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$300,000 Money \) 0.00 To loan at 6 par centann * ntercat, with privilege of Daymen o. partor whole loan on any lntereat pay day. Hare a large list of farm and city operty to sell or trade. Alto tome boioe western land to tell or trade for good farm or city property. lone; Loaned od 2d Mortgage Call and tee me at office ovsrFra ker's jfjje store, on north aide of square. John P. Hiatt, Beal Estate, Loan and Insurance Aft. 37yl and Notary Pabllo. PROFESSIONAL CARDS. Five lines or less, per year $6 00 Each additional line 1 00 JftARBLE WORKS. F. W. McCALL, Oskaioosa Marble and Granite IWorks, 214 High Avenue west, Oskaioosa, lowa. DENTIST AY- M. L. JACKSON, Surgeon Dentist. Office in Exchange Block, on High Ave nue west, over Newbraud & Pike's drug store, Oskaioosa, lowa. ~~~~ INSURANCE. _____ RALPH O’HARA Represents the following well known and reliable Fire Insurance Cot. Underwriters’ Agency, N. V. Hanover Fire, N. V. Continental. N. Y. Sun Fire Office, London. h Lon ion Assurance. Loudon. vV Ko\nt. Liverpool. Detroit Fire anti Marine. » St. Paul Fire, St. Paul. Office at “THE FAMOUS” A'7-:iOII E. High Avenue. ATTORWETI _ IV. I.AKFEK IY. Attorney at-Law, Ami Notary Public Special attention given to damage and laud claims. Office: Rooms 3 and 4 ► vans building, south east corner square, Oskaioosa, lowa. i j M - perdue! Attorney at-Law, nd Notary Public, Host* Hill, lowa. VyuX (i. JONES, Attorney-at-Law, And Notary t*ublie. Office in Suite No 1 Frankel Block TYOL.TON A McCOY. Attorneyß-at-Law, Oskal<»o«a. lowa. Office over Kalbacb's hardware store. m VV. H ASKELL, " • Attorney-at-Law, i Office in Phcpnix block,Oskaioosa, lowa, Business romptly attended to 1 FOllS' FAW. K. LAt'EY. ; O , < Attorneys at-Law, i Office ov r 105 South Market Street Oskaioosa. lowa Prompt attention given to eo led ons. Probate business wiil re ( c *iv* careful a'tditiou. Bnsiresa attend ed to in the U. S and State courts jn 1). liElll, < Councellor-at-Law i And Pension Attorner. I have ha I years of expeiienee in pension matters; all soldiers asked to consult me, no matter « whether you have au attorney or not. ■ Office m front rooms over Geo. t. Fraker «Sr north side of s(juare. MEDICAL. G. TURNER, M. U., Physician ami Surgeon. OIUm in lowi Life aiul Endowment building, over Pickett’s drug s'nre, 2 5. Residence 2 blocks south and 2 blocks west of ttie Herald office. r\R. J. W. MORGAN. *-* Eye and Ear Physician. * 'JwC* Ev*i< , jr , f‘illv test<*d ami laeuuml for apry-ta Oikalnosa lowa til.. WEBSTER, M. I). > IMIVHICIAN ANl* SCKOK.O.V I'an 1m found at tin* oftt<*e and rasidencM formerly avjpVd t*y ’'r. Power*. Office ho «r» fr;na Ntii I'a, iu ant fro n 2 to I p. tu and evening. Telephone 101. BANKING. BANKING HOUSE —Of— I. FRANK EL, HI’CCKHHOK TO Frankel, Bach & 0o. f The Oldest Bank in Mahaska County. Will receive deposited and transact a general banking, exchange and collection business. the Name as an incorporated bank. Exchange on all ilo- principal cities of the United States and all cities of Europe bought and so'd at s rns to suit the pur chasers. Passage tickets to and from alt points in Europe for sa'e at the to west rates. Collections wilt receive prompt atten tion. I do a strictly legitimate banking busi ness, and give the wants of customers special attention. W. 11. Skkvkus, C. E. Lor LAND. President. Cashier. —THE— Oskalsa National Bast, Of osk vi.ouvx, IOWA. DIRECTORS: ffs. 11. .Skkvkkm, J. W. Mi liui.i.ur. i. H. Qniei, i>. W. Lobiio, JMO. J. PtUCS Jr. 11. I. SPKM ER, Jam kh McCrLLocH. CORRESPONDENTS: First National Hank, New York. Oilman, Sun A Co., New York. First National Hank, Chicago. Cilix-u’s Nat’l Hank, lies Moines. Davenport Nat’l Hank, Daveujmrt. J. A. L. I'IUSIKIIAM 11. S. Mow A Hl*, President. V.-lTe». Jons H. Baknkh, Cashier. Mahaska County Bank, OK OSKILOOSa, IOWA. Under tbs State Lavs. PAIO UP CAPITAL SIOO,OOO. Stockholder* liable for double tlie amount of Capital Stock. DIRECTORS: K 11. Oibb«, W. A. Soever*. J. A. L- Crook bam, John Naab. K. Hodman, C. H. Vernon. A. B. Print, J. H. Hun von. John K. Raroea, 11. 3. Howard, John Voorbeea. Interest pa>d on long time deposits. JO. Josea, Jno. 11. Wabbkm. President. Caahier. K, P. Baook. Vica-Preaident. Tho Farmer’s and Trader's STATE BANK OFOSKAiAKISA. IOWA. CAPITAL $50,000. r CORRESPONDENTS: Firat National Bank, Chicago. Importer*’ and Tradarn* Nat’l Bank, N.T. Valley National Bank. D*» Moines. LVMJKI Win. ilomaide. llalph 11. Burnalde. BURNSIDE A SON. LUMBER. Mo. 500, West Hid An. TELEPHONE NO. 4«. C. M. PoaraK. W. 8. Hast. C. 1 PortorLiiteir Co. '> VOL. 43, NO. 47. KNOWLEDGE Brings comfort and improvement and tends to personal enjoyment when rightly used. The many, who live bet ter than others and enjoy life more, with less expenditure, by more promptly adapting the world’s best products to the needs of physical being, will attest the value to health of the pure liquid laxative principles embraced in the remedy, Svrup of Figs. Its excellence is due to its presenting in the form most acceptable and pleas ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly beneficial properties of a jierfeet lax ative; effectually cleansing the system, dispelling colds, headaches and fevers amt permanently curing constipation. It has given satisfaction to millions and met with the approval of the medical profession, because it acts on the Kid neys, Liver and Bowels without weak ening them ami it is perfectly free from every objectionable substance. Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug gists in 50c ami #1 Littles, but it is man ufactured bv the California Fig Syrup Co. only, whose name is printed on every package, also the name, Syrup of Figs, and being well informed, you will not accept any substitute if offered. HUMPHREYS’ This Precious Ointment is the triumph of Scientific Medicine. Nothing has ever been produced to equal or compare with it as a curative and healing application. It has been used 40 years and always affords relief and always gives satisfaction. Cures Piles or Hemorrhoids - External or Internal, Blind or Bleeding—ltching and Burning; Cracks or Fissures; Fistula in Ano; Worms of the Rectum. The relief is imme diate —the cure certain. WITCH HAZEL OIL Cures Burns, Scalds and Ulceration and Contract ion from Burns. The relief is instant Cures Boils, Hot Tumors, Ulcers, Fis. hilas. Old Sores, Itching Eruptions, Scurfy or Scald Head. It is infallible. Cures Inflamed or Caked Breasts and Sore Nipples. It is invaluable. Price, 50 Cents. Trial size, a; Cents. Bold by Druf (lata, or aent poat-p*id on receipt of prtra. HriPHBKTH* ICD.ro., HI A IIS W Ullage BL, IKW YOKE. THE PILE OINTMENT MOREY LAID *«. J. F. I ». R. LACET. Land & Pension Agency. We have on oir books u large number of farms and houses m t iwn; also many' thousand acres of wild land. If you have real estate to sell or wish to buy, give us a call. We pay taxes in any part of the state. Conveyancing done. Office over 107vV High Avenue,Oskuloosa’ lowa. One buudred uiee building lots in Lacey’s ad dition to Oskaloosa. PENSIONS PKOCI'BED. Many are entitled to an Increase of pen sion and a great many bounties are unpaid and commutation and hack pay due. These matters we give prompt and care ful attention. No charges only when suc cessful. Oowan & Hambleton’s Loan and Abstract Office. $20,000 to loan at 0 percent Interest on file vears time; borrower bavin/the option to pay part or all of priueipal after first year. We also have a complete sH of Abstract Hooks of all Lands and Town Lota In Mahaska County, lowa. ABSTRACTS OF TITLE MADE ON SHORT NOTICE. Office iu front room of new Masonic build ing, northeast corner of Public Square. OSKALOOSA, IOWA. □P R r K m Hsssg 2 3 ©4i- M rt\ 0 * £ © I Will? t§• M|Ol® i | « g OS <| Ifa ►. •§ ® *3 * 9**ll'* . 3 - s . • fck. *•* a> 2a1 k *4i B -liilli *-**•♦* lC ® siitr Ely’s catarrh CREAM BALMKSjrai cleanses the U Crri rfcO] Nasal Passage , Allaya i*ain andrHAYFEVERI! 1 A Inflammation, IrT H eals the Sorea, B* J *ffl Keetoree the Senses of Taste 9-VT v^ and Smell. TRY THE ODRE.IWT-FEV£R A particle Is applied Into each nostril and Is agreeable. Price BO cents at DrogrhU: by mall, registered.se eU ELY BJtOTHRKB, M Warren street New York. [he Celebrated French Cure, “ APHRODITINE ” I >■—Ts Horn on a Lu/***i POBITIVI f \ IK CUARAWTEE L? i vK J) to cure any form of fo » wt nervous disease or lw- sf X \ j any disorder ol the Afc. , 7 generative organs °* e* l her s r *,/V**jTr ,3^ X v t‘>V whether arising / 'JMOWr from the excessive / BLfCRE use of MUmnlanu, AFTER TotwcoorOplaiu, or through youthful lndlsere> ttou. over hululg< uce, Ac.,such as Loss of Brain Power. Wakefulness, Bearing down Pains In ths back, Hemlual Weakiwss. Hysteria, NervousProe tratiou, No< tonisl Emissions, Leucorrb«w, I Ur sine s, Weak Memory, Low of Power and Impo tent y, which If uegl's-ted often lead to prematura old see and Insanity. Price fl.oo a box. d boxes for loco. Bent by mail on receipt of pri> c. A WRITTEN GUARANTEE ts given for every fTi.oo order received, to refund the money if a prrmnm >U cure U not • fleeted. Wa have thou sands of testimonials from old and young, of both sexes, wno have been pern.xurnQjr cured by the use of Aphrodlttne. Circular fraa. Addrasa THIS APHKO MIUICINI CO.. Western Branch. Box 27, Peer Lx so, On. Sold by Green A Bentley Drug Co., Oik* loose, iown. CtmlniM PfKMWi iQW DR. HIiRA'B VIOLA SFBMV3? ESSSW ■ton* the akin to its origi aL-rsrwafrSi JBIW. VIOLA SKWt Htfk fW JZrttZJL: ty -A aTc^Sr^rn tiT £ co’ tolem. o —-CALL AT Tlllfi— Herald Job Rooms I For all kinds of Jab Work. # WEEKLY HERALD. Circulation Nearly Three Thousand. At Two Dollars Per Annum. ALBERT W7SW A LM, Editor and Proprietor. OSKALOOSA, ! ! ! I()\V A. —The Montezuma Democrat favors the nomination of Bestow. So does the Chariton Democrat, Creston Democrat, Burlington Journal and many other democratic papeis. —Keep cool, don’t worry, and act the part of a patriot in this trying occasion, and the count ry will weather the storm. But demagogues of all sorts should ne sent to the swamps. —What will those whooping “free and unlimited coinage of the silver dol lar" fellows of the democratic sort do, now that one of two props has fallen away from silver V —When it comes to a choice lietween free silver, and it in unlimited quanti ties, and state hank currency, we'll take the silver every time. A 55 cent dollar is better than any “red dog" ever made. - Senator Allison says: I favor the repeal of so much of the Sherman act as authorizes the purchase of silver and the enforcement, of so much of it as re quires that gold, silver and paper shall lie kept at a parity in circulation. Ibe lieve that all currency should he issued under the authority of the United States, with suitable provisions for re serves to secure the redemption of pa per issues, and the parity of gold and silver.” —The latest American epic poem is by Bichard Grant Wilder, read at the meeting of the Society of the Army of the Potomac. It is a production that will live long in epic literature. The poem is long, but we gr ceour columns with one parting measure: Land that wo love! Thou Future of the World! Thou refuge of the noble heart oppressed! Oh. never he thy shining image hurled From its high place in the adoring breast Of him who worships thee with jealous love! Keep thou thy starry forehead as the dove All white, and to the eternal Dawn in clined ! Thou art not for thyself, hut for mankind And to despair of thee were to despair Of man, of man's high destiny, of God! Of thee should man despair, the journey trod Upward, through uukuowti eons stair on stair. Tty this our race, with bleeding feet and slow, Were but the pathway to a darker woe Than yet was visioned by the heavy heart Of prophet. —The Aiiamosa Journal, democratic: “The ]HMiitentiary investigation com mittee linished their work Monday morning and departed for home, having spent nearly two weeks in their labor of inquisition. The iinancial report was promptly forwarded to (lov. Boies, but the exact substance of its contents is a secret. Humor says Warden Mad den and the general management of the prison are commended. The members of the committee were hard worked during their stay and wereglad to reach t lie end. They were all pleased with Aiiamosa, saying it was one of the prettiest and most substantial towns they had seen, ('olonel Swalm indulged in the subsidiary labor in hours when he wa« not required to lie with the com mittee. lie took pains to procure the privileges of the mass for Catholic con victs and Uev. Father Power will cele hrate mass in the prison at stated in tervals in future. In the woman's de partment he obtained the abolition of the red clot Its, of tin cans for spoon holders, and of the measly salt and pepper and vinegar holders, that have been a disgrace at meal time. As a re sult of the colonel’s intercession nice table cloths now adorn the tables and graceful glass holders are provided for the condiments. The change does not represent any great outlay of money but it is more in harmony with the spirit of gentleness and ideality that is the propelling force behind true workß of reform, ('olonel Swalm justly contends that a state of needless oppression and melancholy is not an element of re form.” A High Liver Usually has a bad liver, lie is bilious, constipated, has indigestion and dys pepsia. If there is no organic trouble a few doses of Parks’ Sure Cure will tone him up. Parks’ Sure Cure is the onlv liver and kidney cure we sell on a posi tive guarantee. Price SI.OO. Sold by Green & llentley. Beware the Bunco. The Waterloo Reporter tells this: “Geo. Frey, a well-to-do farmer of Ben ton county, is the latest victim in this section of the bunco man, the transac tion culminating in this city yesterday in the arrest of one M. Page, who claims New York as his place of residence. The scheme was the Bame old one, re vamped a little. It was a patent right project to enable farmers to set their own wagon tires, certain territory for which Page sold to Frey for 81,(XX) in cash. Page and Frey came to Waterloo Tuesday, and hail the patent on exhibi tion at Vaughan's implement house. Then there was another party, giving the name of 1). 11. Frlsbie, who owned a share of the patent, but was anxious to sell out. While the exhibition w’as going on a man drove up ostensibly to purchase some mower attachments, but in fact an accomplice of Page and Fria ble. The new comer was readily inter ested In the patent right, and became enthusiastic over buying a share of it, offering Page S2O a township for cer tain territory in western lowa, the whole amounting to $7,500. Here is where Page got in his work. He told Frey that Frisbie was anxious to sell, and that they could buy his share cheap and make a couple of thousand apiece. Frey bit readily, and negotiated with Frisbie, purchasing his interest for $3,200, payment for which was made in notes. A f ter securing the notes Frisbie disappeared and hasn’t been seen since; neither has the man who was so anx ious to buy into the scheme. I’age was arrested yesterday afternoon, and will have his hearing Friday afternoon at 1 o’clock, when he will undoubtedly be bound over to the grand jury.” Bad Havoc is Created Among the tenants of the mouth by allow ing impurities to collaet upon their sur faces or in their interstices. BGZODONT removes every vends** of tartar from the teeth, and render* their premature decay impossible. It not only imparts to them whiteness end vigor, hut >-ooimunic«tes hardness and rosines* to the gums. The breath acquires s most acceptable fra grance from Its use;it Isa purely botanic liquid, and may be relied upon to accom plish >ts beautifviugeffects without injur ing the enamel like gritty tooth paste. Ammmmmmmmmmmmmmmrnmmmmmm m tmmmvnmmmmmMmmwmmmi Children Ory'— Pitcher’s Oasreria. _ The Oskaioosa Herald. OSKALOOSA, MAHASKA COUNTY, IOWA, THURSDAY, JULY 6, 1893. The Board of Supervisors visited the several places along the Des Moines river suitable for the new bridge on Monday, and practically settled on span ning the river at Gateley’s ferry. The probable cost of the bridge will be 820,- 000, and Supervisor Picken was named the committee to secure plans and speci fications which will be looked after without delay. The location is about three and a half miles east of the pres ent bridge, and will make a difference of about seven miles in travel to reach Oskaioosa for the residents of the county to he convenienced by the new crossing. It was a virtual necessity, and Its erec tion is a wise and just step on the part of the Board. “My little boy was very bad elf for two months with d’arrhcea We used various medicines, and called in two doctors, but nothing done hint any good until we used Chamberlain’s Co'ic, Cholera and Diar rhoea Remedy, Which gave i aimed ate re lief and soon cured him. 1 consider it the best med'eine made and can conscientious ly recommend it to all who met a diar rhoea or colic medicine. J. E. Hare, Trenton, Tex. 25 and 60 cent bottles for sale by J. 11. Pickett. Our Band.' —We clip the following complimentery mention of our peerless K. of I*. Band from the Clear Lake Mirror. Speakingof the Sunday excur sion it says: “Last Sunday proved an other great day for Clear Lake,the Cen tral, Fort Dodge, and Milwaukee roads each running a special train to the grand concert given by the Oskaioosa hand in the Pavilion. About two thousand peo ple came, and with a few exceptions the crowd was orderly. The concert in the afternoon by the Oskaioosa hand was one of the finest musical treats ever furnished 011 the grounds. The band shows marked improvement over last season and are giving the State Band a close race for first honors. Their selec tions were listened to with marked at tention by the large crowd, and mai y numbers heartily encored.” “One of ill) (*u«tom* rs catne in to da> aid a*ked for the best cough medicine 1 had,” sa>s l.ew Young a prominent drug gist of Newu an ( rove, Neb. “Of course I showed him Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy and he did not ask to nee a»y other, i have never yet sold a medicine that would loosen and relieve a severe cold so quickly as tins Remedy does. 1 have sold four d >zen of it in th* last sixty da> s and not a single case where it failed to give the most perfect satisfaction.” 50 cent bo’tlea for sale by Green & BenUey Dtug Co. Badly Used.— Johnny Jones, lately returned from the insane asylum at Mt. Pleasant, was assaulted at Evans Fri day night by a couple of fellows named Williams and Marshall. It. appears that Jones is always anxious to shake hands with whoever he meets and his assail ants taking otTenseat this knocked him down and kicked him about the face and head. Williams first severely punished the unfortunate and then Marshall taking it uprepeated tlie treat ment. Jones is badly disfigured, his face and head being terribly cut and mashed. The wounds bled pro fusely and he is exhausted from loss of blood. Williams and Mar shall were promptly arrested, brought to this city ami jailed. They are under S3OO bonds with hearing set for July 11. Deafness Cannot be Cured by local applications as they cannot resell the diseas-d portion o'the ear. There is only one way to cur* deafness, and that is by constitutional remedies. Deafness is caused by an inhumed condition of the mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube When this tube is inhumed, you have a rumbling sound or imperfect hearing, and when it is entirely closed. Deafness is the result, and unless the inflammation can be taken out and this tube restored to iis nor mal condition, h*aring will be destroyed for ever; nine eases out of ten are caused by catarrh, which is nothing but an in flamed condition of the‘mucous surfaces. We will give One Hundred Holla's for vny case of Dca'ness (caused bv catarrh) that cannot be cured hy Hall’s Catarrh Cur *. Send for circulars: free. F J. CHENEY .fr CO., Toledo,O S®'-Nold by Drugg sts. 7k\ A Good Skiiviok.— Children’s day was observed last Sunday at the First M. E. church, ami was bright in more ways than one. Botli morning and evening services were devoted to the children. The church was decorated with (lags, a very appropriate trimming for Columbian exercises. The pastor’s sermon in the morning was from a very simple but beautiful text, “the rose bud.” The little people entered into the service quite heartily and easily understood how a little boy or girl can grow’ from a bud into a beautiful (lower. These sermons, though prepared ex pressly for t he child mind, contain many truths deep enough to trouble older minds. In the evening the children gave their Columbian concert. An educational collection w r as lifted amounting to nearly twenty dollars. This mone/ is used in aiding students of the church who are striving, on lim ited means, to gain an education in our schools. A Valuable Remedy. Hon. Edmund L. l'itts. the late presi dent of the New Vork Senate, writes: “Static of Nrw lokk, Senate Guam DEB , Albany, March 11, 1888. 1 have used Ai.uxk k’s I’ohoith Plas tk.uh in my family for the pa t tiv* years, and can truthfully say they arc a valuable rer.vdy and effect a rent cures. 1 would not do without them. 1 have in several instances Kiven some to friends suffering with lame and weak baeks, and they have invaria'dy afforded certain and spe< dy re lief. They caunot bo too highly commend ed.’* Take a Hide.—A ride into the coun try these beautiful days is calculated to lire the most unpatriotic observer with new love and admiration for lowa. Oops of all kinds are in splendid con dition. Corn grows gloriously, looks clean and healthy and the smaller grains gleam in the sunlight with a wonderful luster. Timothy heads and clover blossoms nod happily in the hay tieldß. Live stock is fat and sleek as a country fair exhibitor could wish. The Mahaska county farmer is seldom poor and down hearted and certainly not in this year of grace. The roads are now in excellent condition and the business or professional man, weary after his day’s work, can not find a more restful or inspiring recreation than an even ing drive into the beautiful country that surround us. Last fall 1 was taken with a kind of a summer complaint, accompanied with a wonderful diarrhoea. Soon after my wife’s sister, who lives with us, was taken in the same way. Wc used almost everything without benefit. Then I said, let us try Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diar rhoea Remedy, which we did, and that Kred us right away. I think much of it, it did for me what it was recommended to do. John liertzler, Bethel, Berks Co., Pa. 26 and 60 cent bottles for sale by J. 11. Pkkett- MAlthl I ALLTOWN ELOPE!!* CAUdIIT, —A sensation was created in Marshall town by the announcement of the elopementof Miss Tessa Jones, daught er of E. U, Jones, formerly clerk of the courts of that county, with Frank Moriarity. The father, learning they were both In OskaSoosa, went there and had Moriarity arrested and brought his daughter home, Practically Settletl. A Powerful Flesh Maker. A process that kills the taste of cod-liver oil has done good service—but the process that both kills the taste and effects par tial digestion has done much more. Scott’s Emulsion stands alone in the field of fat-foods. It is easy of assimilation because part ly digested before taken. Scott's Emulsion checks Con sumption and all other wasting diseases. Pro pared by Scott A Bowne, Chemists, New Vork. Sold by druggists everywhere. CANADA 6AY. The Dominion's Building at Jackson Park Formally Dedicated. Chicago, July 3. —Canadians cele brated the twenty-sixth anniversary of the passage by parliament of an act which united the provinces and formed the dominion government, at the world's fair grounds, thousands of them gathering at the Canadian pavilllon to witness the ceremonies attendant upon the formal opening. After a reception by the Canadian com mission at the puvillion a proces sion was formed, and headed by the British military companies now per forming at Tatter sail's marched to Fes tival hall. The military parade was one of the finest yet seen since the open ing of the fair. The procession stopped at the entrance to tlie Transportation building. wherein is placed the magnificent model of the ill-fated Victoria. ami the several bands united in playing the “Dead March from Saul.” At Festival hall there was music, both vocal and instru mental. and addresses were delivered by- G. R. R. Cockburn, M. P., honorary commissioner of Canada; Mayor Har rison, of Chicaso; Senator Tasse, of Quebec: J. S. Larke, executive commis sioner for the dominion, and others. NEGRO MURDERER SHOT. Joe Bird Expiate# a Double Crime at TVil burton, I. T. Fort Smith, Ark., July 3 —Joe Bird, a negro, was shot at Wi I burton, I. T., at 11 o’clock Friday by the Choctaw authorities. When all was ready for the tiual scene the execution ers placed him in position. A circle about three inches in di ameter was painted in white im mediately over his heart, The sheriff with a rifle stood 15 paces away. lie took an unerring aim and as lie fired the negro murderer fell backwards dead. The Choctaws holding arms gave utterance to a most unearthly yell and the tragic scene was over. Bird’s crime was the brutal murder of his wife. A few weeks ago he brained his mother in-law, for w hich he received 100 lashes. For this his wife left him and he called her from her house and shot her. Four Indians will l»e shot ut the same place next Friday and five the Friday follow ing. Trouble is expected and the mili tia has been ordered out. LEAGUER’S AND THE FAIR. An Appeal for Sunday Cloning Adopted by •he Blr Epworth League Convention Cleveland, 0., July At the Ep worth league conference on Friday the subjeet of the Sunday opening of the world's fair came up when Rev. Dr. Jesse Bowman Young submitted a report from the resolutions committee to be sent as a telegram to President Palmer of the Colum bian exposition. Before reading he explained that the conven tion had carefully refrained from say ing anything about the matter in the way of advice. The report, which was adopted with applause, asked the world's fair commissioners, on behalf of more than a million people, to close the world’s fair on Sundays. Kotilli < urollna’s Liquor Law, Coi.IJMDIA, S. C., July B.—The so called dispensary law, under which the state of South Carolina takes exclusive control of the sale of intoxicating liquors within her borders has gone into operation. Although it is cal culated that the state will probably make a profit of f 1.000.000 on the 1,500.- 000 gallons of liquor annually' con sumed by its inhabitants, the primary object of the law was the regulation of the liquor traffic and not the raising of reveuue. ASSETS ARE SMALL. Partial Statement of the Assignee In the Charles Foster Failure, Columbus, 0., July I.—J. B. Uorm ley, assignee in the Foster failure, Foa» toria, 0., tiled at Tiffin a partial report with the probate court. The failure will probably approximate, if it does not ex ceed, 91,000,000. The assets of John I). Davis are 910,150 and liabilities, 944,- 749. The assets of Davis & Foster are 9181,550; liabilities, 9213,955. The assets of Foster A’. Co.’s bank are 970,282; lia bilities, 9290,089. Papers in the assign ment of Charles Foster, individual ly, have not been tiled. The fig ures given do not include 523,000 for which Foster & Co. indorsed for the three glass works and other enter prises. Over 975,000 of claims held by Davis & Fpster, wholesale grocers, were rejected by the appraisers as worthless. Foster’s account in his bank is over drawn 913<),Q()0, and that of John E. Wilkenson 917,000. These figures do not include the 9230,000 for which Foster & Co. have indorsed for the three glass works, brass and iron works and Fostoria Electric Light and Power company, nor Foster's individual liability on his stock in these several enterprises. The figures astonish everybody and none more so than F*>ster himself. Over 975,000 of claims held by the wholesale grocery firm of Davis and Foster were rejected as absolutely worthless by the appraisers. Foster’s account in his bank is overdrawn 913(5,- 000 and that of John E. Wilkinson 917,- 000. SULPHUR BITTERS < ! Ladies:— I The Secret ! Of a ! Fair Face ! Is a ; ; Beautiful | Skin. ! Sulphur Bitters ! Will give you j A lovely ; Complexion. IW »■ Send S *-cent •tantM to A. P. Ordway & Co., BoKofi, Maas., to; i*»i osiUoai woe* paUllab*! 1 m FIXED A DATE. CoDgress to Meet in Extra Session on August 7. President Cleveland's Proclamation Convening the Statesmen—Will Re peal the Sherman Law. CALLED BV CLEVELAND, Washington, July 3. —After carefully going over all the details at the cabinet meeting the president issued a procla mation Friday afternoon calling an ex tra session of congress, beginning Au gust 7, 1893, as follows: “Executive Mansion, Washington, n. c., June 30, 1893,—Whereas, The distrust and ap prehension concerning the financial situation which pervade all business circles have already caused great loss and damage to our people and threaten to cripple our merchants, stop the wheels ot manufacture, bring distress and pri vation to our farmers and withhold from our workingmen the wage of labor; and "Whereas, The present perilous condition is largely the result of a financial policy which the executive branch of the government finds embodied in unwise laws which must be exe cuted until repealed by congress; “Now, therefore, I, Orover Cleveland, presi dent of the United States, in performance of a constitutional duty, do, by this proclamation, declare that an extraordinary occasion requires the convening of both houses of the congress of the United States at the capital in the city of Washington ou the 7th day of August next, at 12 o'clock noon, to the end that the people may be relieved through legislation from present and impending danger and distress. “AU those entitled to act as members of the Fifty-third congress are required to take notice of this proclamation and attend at the time and place above stated. “Given under my hand and the seal of the United States at the city of Washington on the 30th day of June, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and uinety-lhree. and of the independence of the United Stales the one hundred and seventeenth. “UHOVER CLEVELAND.” Goes to Buzzard's Bay. The determination to call an extra session had hardly been announced ere there was a hasty departure from the white house; and shortly after 4 o’elock the president was en route to Buzzard’s Bay to join .Mrs. Cleveland. Beyond fix ing up certain western appointments no other business was transacted, it being the desire of the chief magistrate to give as much time as poosible to the preparation of his message to congress, besides recuperating from his work since the inauguration. It is under stood that the president will transact only the most urgent public business while at Buzzard's Bay, and what of ficial announcements are to be made will be given out at the executive man sion in Washington. Feels Sure of Repeal. The determination to call the extra session the first week in August, in stead of the first week in September, it is understood was only definitely ar rived at at Friday morning’s cabinet session after giving full weight to the numerous telegrams received from all parts of the country urging this course. And the consideration which caused the president to change his mind was foreshadowed in a remark made by one of his cabinet officers two days ago that if the presi dent received reasonable assurances that there was a likelihood of a prompt repeal of the so-called Sherman pur chase law he might be disposed to call congress together earlier than he had announced. It, is inferred from the fact that the president has done so that he considers he has obtained the assur ranees which he desired. Members of the cabinet who remain in the city say the president's procla mation speaks for itself and decline to discuss the situation further. Gcu. Tracey’s Figure*. (Jen. Tracey, of New York, who was the leader of the anti-silver men in the last house and who will undoubtedly be Mr. Cleveland’s leader in the next, furnished the correspondent with some figures showing the probable strength of the silver and anti-silver forees on a direct vote. lie first took the vote of February 9 last, which was the last fruitless attempt to repeal the Sherman act. This shows 152 silver men, 143 anti-silver and 34 not voting. Gen. Tracey checked off the names of those members who had voted with the silver people in February, but who could now be relied upon to vote for the repeal. There were 15 of these. making a net gain of 82 to the anti-silver men. With these changes the next vote on the re peal of the Sherman law would be 158 for repeal, 187 against repeal, making a majority of at least 21 in favor of re pealing the Sherman law. The fifteen changes pointed out by Mr. Tracey were only those he felt absolutely sure of, and he had reason to believe that the gain would be even greater. Attitude of tl«e President. New York, July B.—A Washington special to a news agency here says: “Senator Vorhces, eliairuun of the senate finance committee, saw the president Wednes day and in discussing the silver Situation the president said: '1 uni In favor of the immediate repeal of the purchase clause of the Sherman act. 1 don't say any thing about conditioLs being attached to tho repeal. The matter of conditions is something to !>e taken up afterwards. 1 have not ahandouod my belief m the use of silver as money. 1 never was in favor of the bullion pur chase clause of the Sherman act. 1 consider it fraudulent and deceptive legislation, which sim ply reduce* silver to a commodity and issues shinplasters on it. We might us well buy and store up cordwood. That clause should be re pealed at once.’" 11 rip* Wall Stri'i't. New York, July 3. —There was great excitement when the stock market opened. Prices rose from one to two points above Friday night’s dose. The can rur a special session ot congress to act upon the Sherman law with a view to its repeal was of course the great factor. The news had been rumored about the exchange before the close Friday night, and stocks had been boomed then, as the bears rushed to cover as quickly as they could. Ev erything on the list scored advances. The bears were heavy buyers and in their eagerness to cover bid prices up on nthemselves. St. Paul opened excited with sales of 4,000 shares at (59 at <59% simultaneously. Northwest firsts sold at 104% against 103% Friday night, and then jumped to 105% without intermediate sales. Rock Island got up to 71, and St. Paul <L Omaha to 39. There was good buying ifoc investment account, and taken al together a more confident feeling pre vailed in financial circles. Before the exchange opened for busi ness the brokers began to gather around the various posts and discuss the probable action of congress. Occar sionally one of them would propose three cheers for the president, and they were given with a will. Opinions were unanimous in Wall street that the law would be repealed and that the president had wisely in calling congress to meet before September, it was argued that the big drop in silver, owing to the closing of the indiun mints, would make the silver congressmen more willing to vote for the repeal of the law than they were before or may be later. The favorable prospects were heightened by the announcement that silver ad vanced three pence in London. Ficknurketa nt tli# Fair. Chicago, July 3.— Thieves worked the crowd ut the elevated station in tho world’s fair grounds Friday night, and as a result Dr. J. If. Albright, of Den ver, lost S2OO in bills and diamonds worth SBOO. Another man, who refused his name, said he had been robbed of his pocketbook containing S3OO, and a woman lost a valuable gold watch. The robberies were committed while the home-going crowd was thronging the platform. Kohbors Haiu a Depot,, Pakboxs, Kan.. July a.—The Starr ganxr robbed the ’Frisco depot at Chel aea in the Indian territory at (1:80 Fri day night, securing about 1850. A num ber of citizens discovered the gang }ust as they had completed and gave chase, but at this time the robbers are free. Oue of the robber’s horses was shot from under him, but his companions suc ceeded in picking him up before the posse reached him. THE CLEARING HOUSES. Percentages of Increase or Decrease Com pared with Those of Last Tear. New York, July 3.—This table shows the clearings of various cities for the week ended June 29, and the percent age of increase or decrease as compared with the corresponding week last year: Inc. Dtc. New York *564,275,935 .... 3.0 Chicago 76,399,251 .... 11.4 Boston 75 595,023 .... 17.6 Philadelphia 61,338,452 .... 10.5 St Louts 18,599,142 .... 17.1 San Francisco 10,794.000 .... 26.7 Baltimore 13,112,298 6.8 .... Pittsburgh 12,753,448 .... 11.0 Cincinnati 11,431,300 .... 27.0 Kansas City 8.161.257 6 0 New Orleans 6,416,712 17.4 .... Minneapolis 4,527,450 ... 35.6 Buffalo 7,463.902 Louisville 4.984,379 .... 28.8 Detroit 5,189.593 .... 16.5 Milwaukee 4,834.891 .... 28.6 Cleveland 5,037,287 .... 8.8 Chrana 5.808,067 .... 6.7 Providence 6,055,500 Denver 4,182,113 .... 9.5 St Paul 4,008.532 ... 24 4 Indianapolis 4,336,360 10.8 Columbus 3,176,900 7.8 Houston 3,522,929 51.0 .... Memphis.;. 950 863 .... 80.1 Richmond 2,132.290 .... 20 4 Hartford 1,879,807 13.0 .... Portland, Ore 1,120.695 ... 41 0 Washington 1,667,891 .... 10.5 Dallas 1,592.839 8 2 .... Peoria. 1,647.600 7.5 .... Savannah 1,045,406 .... 6 1 Nashville 712,851 52.0 •♦Salt Lake Citv St Joseph 1.536,99! .... 2.7 Duluth 1,770,549 11.5 ... Rochester 1,430,121 Atlanta 845.781 ... 10.6 New Haven 1,250,711 2.0 .... Springfield, Mass 1,170,087 ... 2.5 Worcester 1. '254,274 Portland, Me 1,019,079 .... 8.7 Fort Worth 906,038 .... 29.2 Seattle 657.215 .... 32.0 SiOUX City 548,405 .... 42.0 Waco 777,979 26.1 .... Des Moines 709,118 ... 6 6 Grand Rapids 861,769 .... 11.6 Norfolk 759,769 .... 7.7 •Lo» Angeies 954,078 Syracuse 8)9,220 Wilmington. Del *54,702 1.3 .... Tacoma 505.262 .... 23.2 Helena 767.979 Lowell 613,686 .... 22.0 Lincoln 308,583 .... 37.4 Wichita £ 472.160 Birmingham 369,437 .... 35.7 Lexington, Ky 195,317 .... 49 2 New Bedford ' 321,006 .... 20.7 Topeka jg 400.234 4.8 .... Binghamton. 281,400 10.7 Spokane * 185,857 Saginaw, Mich g 272,707 Jacksonville 3 329,137 •Great Falls £. 215,679 .... Emporia, Kan 80,900 Fall River 848.464 Albuquerque 94,451 ••Charleston g Sioux Falls 115,091 Akron. • 179,189 Springfield, 0 3 223,374 Bay City & 254,237 Hastings, Neb jg 54,865 .... .... Chattanooga. 256,646 .... .... Canton, O. f 143,000 Hutchinson, Kan.. f 52,468 Fremont. Neb 91,544 .... '.... Galveston 3,415,511 31.5 .... Totals, United States. *946,117,887 ... 7.4 •Last week’s totals. ••Clearings refused for publication. TWO MONTHS’ RECORD. Paid Admissions to the Fair—The Gate Receipts at Jackson Park for June Were Nearly Three Times Those of Slay —A Total of 5.673.542. Chicago, July B. —With Friday the second month of the Wold's Columbian exposition closed. During the month 2,073,542 persons entered the ground on paid tickets, an increase of 1,6*23,505 over Way, when the number was 1,050,037. The grand total for the two months k 3,7*23,579 paid admissions. The sum secured by fair officials from concessioners will not be known until the middle of July, when Auditor Ackerman will have his report ready. The concessioners are expected to pay a good round sura into the treasury on the June account, as the business has been much better than during May. German day, June 15, brought out the largest attendance during the last month, 105,009. The next largest was Massachusetts day, on the Saturday following, when there were 146,994 paid admissions. Must Apologize. Chicago, July 3.—The council of ad ministration received a communication from the foreig-n commissioners Friday afternoon asking- that the exposition au thorities apologize to Commissioner lCmil Hassler, of Paraguay, in a suit able manner within a week. Mr. Hass ler was arrested by one of Capt. Rice’s guards while performing the duties connected with his position. What will be the consequences if the exposi tion people do not apologize are not stated in the letter. Air. Hassler has closed the Paraguayan exhibits pending the demanded apology. Valuable rarer Killed by Lightning.! Freeport, 111., July 3.—A fearful raiustorm, accompanied by lightning, prevailed in this section Friday night. The large stock barn of M. E. McHenry, at Taylor's driving park, was struck by lightning and set on tire, which was extinguished without much damage. Wilkie Russell, the famous pacer who has gone a trial mile in 2:09 and has a record of 2:15, was killed. He was 8 years old and was valued at $30,000. tiaudaur Accept* Stansbury's Challenge. Detroit, Mich., July 3.—Gaudaur, the oarsman, has accepted the standing challenge of Stansbury, champion of the world, for a 3-mile race with turn for $2,500 ami the world’s champion ship, and offers to meet him at Lake Quinsigamond, Woicester. He has un til August 15 to draw up articles. Killed In a Runaway Accident. St. Louis, July 3.— Friday night while Mrs. Christian Haas and her daughter were driving on Twelfth street., near Biddle, the horse became frightened and ran away. Mrs. Haas was thrown violently to the ground and instantly killed. The daughter had her left arm broken and shoulder dislocated. Fischer Wins the Bicycle. Contest. Berlin, July 3. —Joseph Fischer, of Munich, arrived at the end of the course at 1:07 o'clock Friday afternoon. He started from Florisdorf in the bicycle race at 6:10 o'clock Thursday morning and was thus thirty hours and tifty seveu minutes on the road. The dis tance traveled was about 870 miles Lncc Warehouse Destroyed. London, July 3.— A disastrous fire occurred Friday in Heymann & Alex ander's lace warehouse at Nottingham. The building and its contents were de stroyed, causing a loss of £120,000. The destruction of the building throws 100 persons out of employment. Baby Cured Scall Head Bad Case. Two Doctors No Good. Tries Cutlcura. First Set Helps. Four Sets Completely Cure. Onr baby Pear! waa born Nov. 29, IS9I. From her birth she had Scall Head until *be was four month* old, thru it became worm* and came out in omul I white pimple*, and then spread to be . Vt laitfe yellow scab*. We tried two doctor*, but A they could not do it any fr good. So we tried Ccti- M V cm* Kemxiuks, giving g ■*— §, her a thorough washing I *ah Sr* 7/ three time* a day, and 1 - If then using the Cuticue*. J (u) ftc The It rat set we tried Jtl H. i’y helped her, and before we /at JJ used four seta she was ' - * perfectly cured. At the 1 age of six month* our - jf " baby weighed thirty-four ponnds. tier skin la fair and smooth, and sculp perfectly -well. I‘ortralt inclosed. I could not do without Cirri cur* Kkmbixies, aud can recommend them a* most excellent for children. Mss. SETH JL'BB, Vanderbilt, Mich. I used the Ccneciu ICxnxdic* for about two months, and the entire expense was but s;>.uo, which no one would regret for a nice smooth skin. It left my face in the best of conditions, free from alt piiuples aud blotches. 1 still use the UUTlcinu Hoar, aud always shall. K. ttUTUB THOMPSON, Youngstown, 0. Cutlcura Resolvent TV new Blood and Skin Purifier, Internally, and Ctmcinu, the great Skin Cure, aud CvrictlU Soar, an exquisite Skin Mcautllier, externally, in ataatly relieve and apeedtly cure every disease and humor of the skin, scalp aud blood, with loss of hair, from iufaucy to age, from pimples to scrofula. 4 • Sold everywhere. Price, Ctmctukx, Mte.: Soap. 24c,; ItksoovKWT, sl. Prepared by the I'oTTXt* Inti'S AMD CUXMIL'AI. I'OKKOMATION, HOStOO. ttf “ How to Cure Skin lrtseasea/' «4 pages, S 0 Illustrations, and 100 testimonials, mailed ires. DIDVO Skin and Scalp purified and beautified! DnOl o. oy Ctmcuaa Soar. Absolutely pure. jfi m IT BTOPB THE PJU*. r Back ache, kidney palas, weakueas. rheii■)mtisiu. atid inuscuisr pains re- MJBnT sieved in nae minute by tbs CuU IJB Vacant AnO-Pian Plaster. Bte. I powders I Ttie lowa State Tests. 1 4 ! I 1 * R I ill I I Royal Reported Superior to all | | in Strength and Purity. j| Drake University, Des Moines, lowa. fj' s L .5* ,£• I have analyzed all the principal brands of baking |> { powders sold! in this State. The results show that the | ® Royal has the highest leavening power of any powder g examined, and is composed of pure and wholesome j| S ingredients, of a character perfectly proper for use. Baking testsj with it gave biscuit very light, white, §* sweet and wholesome. No other powder gave re rS suits so satisfactory. g 1 I FLOYD DAVIS, E. M„ M. Sc., I>h. D. | Prof, of Chemistry Drake University \ Town College of Physicians and Surgeons , Dean of lowa College of Pharmacy , Chemist of lowa State Board of health, etc., etc. § | I I | | With such great evidence as this, if 1 no careful housekeeper can afford p' | to use any baking powder but Royal. |. OVER A MILLION. The Madison Car Company of Ed wardsville, 111,, Assigns. It Has Liabilities of $1,222,000 with Assets More Than $300,000 Less —Other Troubles. St. Louis, July 3. —The Madison Car company at Edwardsville, 111., has made an assignment. The liabilities are #1,‘2*2*2,000 and the assets $918,000. Paul A. Fusz is named as assignee. The company recently erected a large plant for the manufacture of railway cars at Madison, 111., opposite this city, and has endeavored to build up a city simi lar to Pullman, 111. The company has been in straitened circumstances for some time and the stringency of the money market has precipitated the fail ure. About 600 men were employed at the works. Nf.w York, July B.—A special cable from Paris says that the prevailing financial condition there has caused great uneasiness, approaching a panic among financial institutions. The pres ent situation has been aggravated by the suspension this of the Comptoir Lyons. It is feared that other institu tions may be forced to suspend. The extent of the failure of the Comptoir Lyons cannot at present be learned. Denver, Col., July 3. —The First national bank of Rico has closed its doors because of a run. Matters are decidely critical, for the miners are ex cited and talk wildly of bloodshed. Those dismissed from work were paid with checks on the bank and they are clamoring for coin. All business firms have shut down on credit Affairs of it Missing Financier. Boston, July 8. —The first meeting of the creditors of Moody Merrill, the missing Boston man, has been held in the insolvency court. Twenty-fiva ac counts were presented and approved. They aggregate $230,000. James llew ins, Edgar S. Hill and Louis \V. VVray croft were elected assignees. ORDERED TO RUSSIA. Czar Alexander Sends for HU Soldlera at the Fair—Much Surprise Felt—lntima tion of Impending European Dissen sions. Chicago, July 3. —Alexander, czar of Russia, sent a message to his subjects at the world’s fair Friday that was as startling as it was unexpected. It was a peremptory order to Russia’s army and navy contingent at Jackson park, doing duty there in connection with the Russian exhibits, to re turn at once to Russia. No reason is given for the order. Representatives of the French gov ernment do not hesitate to say that troublous times are impending in Eu rope. They do not declare that Russia is preparing for war, either offensive or defensive, but they do say that the czar will feel more comfortable if he has all his soldiers within easy reach in the (near future. Then, if the storm cloud bursts, Russia will be prepared to take care of itself. A Peculiar and Fatal Accld it. Chicago, July 8. As Mrs. Jane Hughes, of Port Huron, Mich., stepped from the gang plank to the deck of the steamer Fldwurds her dress caught in a revolving shaft on deck and was drawn so tight that her body was caught by the shaft and sent spinning through the air. The machinery was stopped as quickly as possible, but not before she had received sevtpre internal in juries from the effec<s of which she died shortly afterwards at St. Eliza beth’s hospital. Devises an Estate of 5%,000,000. Cincinnati, July 3.— The will of Mrs. Catherine Anderson, the richest woman in Cincinnati, who recently died at Hot Spriugs, Va., was probated Friday, liy its terms the children’s home re ceived a perpetual annuity of SIO,OOO and the home for the friendless the in terest on $120,000. The residue of the estate is divided share and share alike among the eight sons. The value of the estate is f‘2,000,000. Baltimore, Md., July 3.—Cicero Har rison, a fourth cousin of the ex-presi dent, disappeared from the deck of the steamer Guyandotte off the coast of Maryland. HU valise, containing se curities valued at SIOO,OOO, cannot bo found. Monticello, 111., July 3.—The largo elevator of W. D. Fairbanks at Blue Ridge, Piatt county, on the line of the Wabash railroad, was burned Fridsy with contents of 80,000 bushels of corn and cars belonging to Bartlett, Frasier <& Co., of Chicago. The loss U esti mated at $20,000, partially insured. Two lows Banker* Under Arrest, Cedar Faldo, la., July B.— W. M. and C. J. Fields, the bankers and stock rais ers who recently failed in this city, have 'been arrested on warrants sworn out by John Grady and others for obtain ing 1 money under false pretenses. They were taken to Waterloo by Sheriff •lloxie. _ . beautified! iteiy pure. —SUBSCRIBE FOR— The Weekly Herald. r OSKALOOSA, IOWA. ASSIGNED. Almost a Panic In France. Closed by a Run. Elevator Burned. ESTABLISHED 1850. INTERESTING PARAGRAPHS. The First national bank 'of Provo, U. T., has closed its doors, with liabili ties of $60,000. Paid admissions to the world’s fair on Friday, 74,876; total paid admissions to date, 3,7*23,579. . Col. C. F. Pfister, of Milwaukee, paid $*200,000 for the Hinsey electric road at receiver’s sale. Water is pouring throhgh a fissure in the reservoir at East Liverpool, 0., and its collapse is feared. • The Muskegon (Mich.) Iron & Steel company has gone into a receiver's hands with liabilities of $150,000. Judge Jenkins has taken the Wana inaker & Brown suit for an injunction against Sunday opening under advise ment It is authentically stated that Nellie Grant Sartoris’ eldest daughter, Vivian, now 16 years old, will soon go on the stage. The Bank of Clear Creek county at Georgetown Col., made an assignment. Its liabilities are $233,000 and assets $397,000. Willie Keys, aged 8, and George Compton, aged 6 years, were fatally burned by a gasoline explosion at Ham ilton, O. An elaborate reception is being ar ranged for the Columbus caravels, which are expected to reach Chicago next Friday. Lightning set fire to the prairie in Hodgeman county, Kan., and three farmhouses and many head of horses and cattle were burned. A violent rainstorm, followed by hail, passed over a portion of lowa in the vicinity of Boone, doing considerable damage to growing crops. President T. W. Palmer of the Na tional Columbian commission has an nounced his intention of resigning, in view of the serious illness of his wife. Gov. Waite, of Colorado, has been requested to call a special session of the legislature to consider the advisability of passing a law setting aside all debts for a stated period. The Michigan national guard will hold an encampment for five days be ginning August 10 on the state grounds because the project to encamp at Chi cago was declared illegal. Sam Wilson, the lone bandit who robbed the express ear of the Missouri Pacific train a few weeks ago, has been sentenced at St Louis, Mo., to fifteen years in the penitentiary. A plan to employ convict labor in constructing the proposed railroad from Canada to the gulf was indorsed by the executive committee of the con vention which met at Lincoln, Neb. Building Commissioner Toolen, after a personal examination of the Chicago post office, has written a letter to the secretary of the treasury in which he characterizes the building as unsafe. Gov. McKinley has ordered an inves tigation of the charges made by Dr. George H. Boyd, of Sandusky, 0., that much of the food given the inmates oi the soldiers’ home there 5s unfit to eat. Miss Lina Mathews, u prepossessing dressmaker of Sedalia, Mo., has brought suit for $5,000 damages against Louii Rast, a Missouri Pacific engiueer, foi breach of promise of marriage. Miss Mathews is a Protestant, while Rast is a Catholic. Frank T. Sabin, of Philadelphia, is the proud owner of a relic which “the ransom of a prince would not buy”— the last will and testament of the founder of Pennsylvania. The docu ment is in an excellent state of preser vation, being on sheets neatly stitched together with silk thread und sealed with wax bearing the arms of the fa mous Penn. It is attested by Thomas Lloyd, Thomas Holmi i, James Har rison and William Clarke. It was ex ecuted and drawn at Philadelphia on June 6, 1084, and after a lapse of 200 years is in perfect condition with the exception of a slight mutilation on one of the margins. Tk* l>uk* Depart*. New York, July 3 —The duke of Veragua and party left for Spain Fri day night. Before going the duke ex pressed his appreciation of the cordial way in which he had been treated and thanked the municipal and national government for his reception. The duke has written a long article for the North American Review on “The Fami ly of Columbus,” which is iuteresting and instructive. DspßicE’syai Vbr oi»>v il'ure Cream of * r’ar Powder.- -No Ammonia; No Aina*. Home*— 40 Yew# th* Staitdasfc . , . ' V' % sS G. P. Searle& Go, ABSTRACTS & LOANS. To loan at 6 per cent. We have a large list of town lots in the city of Oskaloosa, also a large list of farm lands in lowa, Nebraska, Minnesota, Kansas, and nearly all of the western states. We can make special rates for timber lands m the state of Oregon. All lands and town lots are sold on the most reasonable terms. Special rates on railroad lines to home-seekers. Koimus No. 1 and 2, Evans Block. Oskaloosa, lowa. A BETTER FEELING. Hopes Entertained That the Busi ness Situation Will Improve. Interesting Reports from Various Trade Centers—Record of Failures for the Past Six Months. New York, July 3. Dun «fc Co.’s weekly review of trade says: "The closing of the Indian mints against sil ver, the fall of silver bullion to cents in New York and 32' 4 U at London on Thursday, the fall in wheat to 02% cents at Chicago and 70 cents at New York, the suspension of operations by the miners and smelters of Colorado and some other silver-producing states have made the last week one of unusual iuterest Up to the pres ent time domestic trade has not materially changed since last week, though increasingly restricted by monetary uncertainties. Legitimate Business Healthy. "Throughout the country, while collections are slow and failures numerous, the condition of legitimate business is regarded as healthy and hopes are entertained that the worst has passed. The hopes are mainly based on the belief that the silver law will be repealed and that the certainty of its repeal will encourage foreign investments here. Lower prices of products also tend to increase merchandise ex ports. “Chicago reports better accommodations for merchants, and. though business is still some what restricted, collections are less difficult The closing of silver mines and smelting works may lessen orders, but itts believed only tempo rarily. The trade with farming regions is ex pected to improve with belter crop prospects and a larger export demand. Provisions are steady, but wheat is at the lowest price for forty years, though now held by strong parties. The retail trade of Chicago has been much en larged by the world's fair. Receipts of products are generally smaller than a year ago and a de c-ease appears In clearings and sales of real estate and securities. “At Milwaukee crop reports are encouraging, but in iron-mining sections trade is much de pressed, collections are slow and many exten sions are ’asked. St Paul reports good crop prospects, collections slow and trade quiet St Louis notes fairly active wholesale trade, som e decrease in collections and money in only mod erate demand at 6to 8 per cent Business at Kansas City is fair.but grain receipts very light Omaha reports active trade in groceries and fair in dry goods, and at Denver business is moder ate and collections slow. At Cincinnati wnole sale trade is larger than a year ago, but collec tions are slow, money close and banks cautious. At Cleveland there is no improvement in iron or ore, and lake freights are depressed. At De troit business is fair but conservative, and mon ey close. Prices of drain and Provisions. “Wheat lias reaehed prices regarded as ont of the question a month ago, uud yet the sup ply in sight is very large, and returns from the northwest as to the coming harvest are more favorable. Corn is lower, with very good crop prospects, and oats about 2 cents lower. Hog products have declined t» cents for pork per barrel and 15 cents for lard per 100 pounds, with increasing receipts of hogs. Foreign Exchange. “The state of f orcign exchange indicates will ingness to send money hither for loans or in vestments. but the Hank of England by ebang* ing the rate for gold shows determination to re sist export to this country. Merchandise im ports rontinue heavy, while exports thus far In June fall about *4,000,000 behind the same month las: year. Ilusiness Failures for Six Months. ‘The business failures for the laei seven days number 3:’>4 For the quarter ending June SO the failures in the United States number 3.199. as against 2,119 for the second quarter of 189.*. For the six mouths of 1993 the failures uutnber <1,401, against 5,503 during the same period in 1892. showing an increase of 998. The total liabilities of all the failures oc curring in the Urst six months of 1898 are *l6B - while for the same i>eriod in 1892 they were *82.000.000. showing an increase of (106,- OuO.OOO.’’ Closing Cp Treasury Accounts. Washington, July 8. —Treasury of ficials are closing up the vast money accounts of the government for the fiscal year ISB2-’OM. The figures will show that the total receipts for the year have aggregated $885,000,000, while the expenditures will foot up $388,000,000, leaving a surplus of receipts above ex penditures of $2,000,000. This was the estimate submitted by Secretary Foster to congress. In this estimate, however, Mr. Foster did not take into account the payment of the Cherokee ludian claim of $3.000,000. Had this not been paid the receipts would have beeu $5,- 000,000 iu access of the expenditures. Beatrice, Neb,, July B. —' The Nebras ka national bank and the American bank failed to open their doors here. Each bank had a capital of SIOO,OOO. Serious Charges Against a Senator. Tacoma, Wash., July 8. United States Senator Squire, of this state, is charged with an attempt to defraud the members of a real estate syndicate, and suit for $2,000,000 has been brought LAWYERS. SIOO,OOO MORE HOPKFUI At Leading Points. Hank failure* iu Nebraska. '"V* & ; f