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Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-07-18

We give an illustration of the bronze
statue of Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet,
the founder of the first institution for
educating deaf-mutes in America, just
presented to the Deaf-mute College at
Washington by the National Associa-
ton OF Deaf-mutes.
The statue, which is of heroic size,
cost, with the pedestal, $l2, 900, which
amount was secured through the efforts
of the deaf-mutes OF the United Safes
since the meeting Of the second national
convention in New York in August.
1888. IL is designated 1.-The Gallaudet
Centennial Memorial" because it COM
memorates the one-hundredth anniver-
sary of the birth of the elder Gallaudet.
The statue represents Gallaudet in
the costume of the early part of the
nineteenth century, seated in an arm
chair, while by his side stands the little
deaf.and dumb girl Alice Cogswell, who
clasps TO her breast an open book with
the pages outward, on which are dis
played the first few letters of the alpha
bet. Gallaudet looks on her with a be-
ngn expression, while she gazes earn
estly into his kindly countenance and
mi hates, with her right hand, the letter
"a" which he is teaching her in the
finger alphabet of the deaf and dumb.
The scene is historical, and is intended
to portray the accidental meeting with
the little deaf-mute, an incident upon
which hinged the fate of many thou
sands. Gallaudets sympathetic heart
was touched by her forlorn condition,
and he determined to make the attempt
to teach her. Up to that time the
thousand of deaf-muts of America lived
and died in ignorance. The ultimate
success and importance Of his work was
greater than any one in his day dreamed
It would be. In April, 1911, he started
the first school for the deaf and dumb
in Am erica, with a class of four pupils.
To-day there are seventy-three schools,
with an aggregate of over 5000 pupils;
and since the inception of deaf-mute
instruction more than 30, 900 deaf-mntes
have been educated, and changed from
ignorant and, therefore. dangerous
members of the community into inde-
pendent, Industrious, and intelligent cit
liens,
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-07-18
THE WORK OF RELIEF.
A Statement From the Commission
OF the Aid Distributed.

A statement of the work done by the
committee OF tho food commission AT
Johnstown has been given to tho pub,
lie. This says in round figures the ex.
penditures to date for relief in the
Conemaugh valley, including the
amount of 100000 appropriated a,
the meeting OF the commission at Cres-
son Springs. aggregates 81. 200, 900.
This expenditure, the statement says,
includes tho work of the Pittsburg,
Johnstown aud Philadelphia rcliefcomi
mittees and the flood commission; also
disbursements OF tho state in abate-
ment OF nuisances and payment OF
military detailed to stail and police
duty. Tho statement says that all
funds placed in the control OF the
governor have been transferred to tho
relief commission. There is nm impli-
ed understanding that the Pittsburg
committees will also transfer their
funds and IL Is desirable that all monies
now In tho hands Of other committees
be placed under the jurisdiction of the
commission. "Relief has been given
in all needful directions with
the greatest dispatch consistent
with the best wisdom that could be
brought to consider the case" Tho
problem confronting the commission In
the Conomaugh valley, the statement
says: "ls OF tho greatest magnitude,
demanding the utmost celebrity and tho
wisest and most delicate discrimina-
ton. The number Of persons TO be fed
has varied from u maximum OF 81 800
to n present commissary role OF 1000.
The number OF distinct claims to be
passed upon, many Of them involving
the interests OF families of dependent
relations aggregate nearly 1000"
The statement then rocitcs the decision
of the commission made on June ~, TO
apply the funds contributed for the re-
lief OF sufferers to relief work exclu-
sively, and on such plan as will give
the money TO the most needy suf-
ferers. To carry out this plan,
Judge Cummin, ono of the,
members OF tho commission Is now at
Johnstown and Is energctically at
work. Supplies of food and clothing
will be given as long as required
although IL is hoped that this form of
relief can soon be discontinued.
Additional houses will be erected and
furnished rs fast as the ground on
which TO stand them Is selected. The
$500, 900 in cash appropriated will
average considerably above 800 TO
each claimant. 'Thc sum required
for the Johnstown district will cover
all the moneys coming into the State
from outside sources. with large
amounts In addition. The appropri-
alton for other localities are from
general contributions made within the
state of Pennsylvania. The commission
promises to publish complete state
ment OF its work.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-07-18

THE RIGHT REVEREND DR. T. !. DOwIl Ma.
The Right Reverend DR.. T. j. Dow
ling, the new Catholic Bishop Of Ilamil-
ton, Ont, was born in the town OF New
Castle West, County Limerick, Ireland
He arrived in Canada with his parents
when nero youth and received the
greater portion OF his education IN the
schools OF Hamilton. The first bishop
of the Ambitious City ordained him for
the priesthood. and he had the honor OF
receiving the office OF vicar-general
through the patronage of the first
bishops successor. Afterward he was
transferred to Paris, Gait, and neighbor-
ing towns, where he faithfully and assid-
uously labored in the spiritual inter.
ests OF his parshioners. On the death
of Bishop Crinnon he was chosen rs adj
ministrator of tho Hamilton diocese.
For n time he fulfilled the duties of this
Office with care and zeal, and remained
in the position until the appointment Of
the late DIR. Carberry Ms bishop. Soon,
however, the Catholics Of Fetorboro
were left without leading ecclesiastic
by the death OF Bishop Jamot. On this
occasion he received noteworthy dis
tinction by being elevated to that post
Of honor.
The demise Of DIR. Carberry once
again called for leader in the Hamil-
ton diocese, and no was removed from
Peterboro to Hamilton, and was recent
ly duly installed as bishop Of the latter
city. Wherever he has labored, priests
aud people alike have learned to love
and admire him for his many ennobling
qualities and excellencies Of head and
heart, and in thus transferring him TO
the scenes of his youthful life the
Apostolic See has bestowed on the peo.
pie of his faith prelate who has from
the very dawn Of his priestly career
earnestly labored for the propagation Of
his church and creed.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-07-18
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lius,lcgp nj Man.

IL is the fashion among certain critica
who have been fortunate enough Ia
gain the popular ear, to ann their ven.
omed darts at unsuccessful men, or, as
they call them failures" The type OF
men they glorify is the masterful, sell
fish, fellow-crushinG individual, who
forces his way TO the 'front.' Needless OF
the many whom his iron heel may have
pushed aside In his onward progress to
success. "A word should be said for the
failures. IL IL not the case that the best
men are moulded out of faults-~tbat
among the failures may he found some
OF tho wnrmest hearted aud most un.
selfish fellows In the world2 Al great
money grabbers are not hard aud pomp-
Gus mon, neither are all failures shift.
less and incompetent. In worldly and
mercinary point Of view, many of the
men who have proved tho greatest bless.
ings to the world have been failures.
Goldsmith sold his masterpiece for
song: Burns died in dread Of the poor.
house; Howard Payne was indebted TO
friends for his consulship; Tom Hood
would have starved but for Sir Robert
Peel. IL is unnecessary to multiply ex-
amples; the biographies of all nations
are filled with the saddening records of
men Of genius and good fellowship, who
found II difficult to make ends meet, All
mon are not by nature masterful and
pushing, and keen and worldly wise; the
majority, alas! are born to plod by the
wayside, to shine within the narrow or.
bit OF home. II becomes not therefore
the successful man to sheer at his pachy-
dermntous brother; for Of the two, the
latter may % the more lovabe person
age. When n man desires TO borrow a
dollar, or beg for sympathy or help
ing hand, he goes, by process Of
natural selection to the failure. The
world worships success, but after all,
is not the world sometimes good deal
Of an idiot? A statesman who desires
election should cultivate tho failures.
They hold the balance Of power by q
large majority.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-07-18
A Plea for the Jems

Plea for the Jews.
The Jewish people of the United
States have taken an important step.
A meeting OF representative Hebrews of
this city has been called to organize an
effort for the becoming observance OF
two important events which occurred
in l402-the expulsion of the Hebrews
from Spain and the discovery Of Amer
ica. This is in line with the sugges-
ton Of Frank Leslie's Weekly that
suitable observance should be had in the
United States Of the four-hundrcdth
anniversary Of Americas discovery.
An International exposition, to be held
in the City Of New York, would ntting-
~ celebrate this occasion, and if our
Hebrew friends will lend their counte-
nance to the movement, aud il others
viii take u up, there is no doubt il can
DO carried through. Aside from this,
however, the time Is opportune for u
Jewish demonstration in honor Of the
liberation this prescribed race has had
throughout tho United States. Hero
where the Jewish people have sought
and FOUND recognition IN all the highest
walks OF life, where they are chief
among our iinanciers, our literary and
professional men, the Jewish race can,
with dignity and honor, ittingly Cele
brate and demonstrate tho success they
have achieved. Nothing is more inter.
est'ng to student of history than the dc.
velopment Of the Jewish people in the
face OF constant persecution and cease
less endeavors to extinguish, and even
exterminate the race. No people have
more greatly enjoyed and prolited by
religious toleration and personal free
dom thn lInlfaI ~ hn h., IIa.
brews. While caring for their own sick
aud poor and afflicted, and not seeking aid
from the gentile world, they have still
lifted themselves TO the requirements
OF American civilization and become an
integral part Of the great Common.
wealth. Tho coming celebration will
therefore be looked upon with pleasant
expectations by all the people.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-07-18
MANY LIVES LOST.
Princeton, Ohio, Wrecked by Storm
and Fifty Killed and Injured.

A violent storm OF wind and rain
visited Cincinnati, July 18th, but spent
Its force mainly on the base ball
grounds, where 5000 people had as
sembled TO witness u game between
the Cincinnati and Brooklyn clubs.
The grounds and stands were flooded
with water in few minutes. The wind
came in fearful whirl and knocked
down 500 feet OF the fence at the north
east corner Of the grounds, where the
vehicles stand, and just missed the
club house. The tornado then passed
into the open valley of Mill creek. The
grand stand, which was packed with
frightened spectators, rocked omin-
ously, but held its place. Ten horses
and several vehicles were buried under
the west fence, but were extricated by
the players, while several horses broke
loose and racing across the diamond
huddled under the stands for protec-
ton. Nobody was hurt. The damage
at the grounds will amount TO 81, 900.
The tempest lasted only twenty min
utes, but in that brief period it spread
CONSERVATION among thousands. After
fall continued with undated fury for
almost an hour. For three or four
hours before the terrible storm thick
black clouds banked up the western
horizon, and thousands of men, women
and children were on the hilltops, and
it is remarkable that no fatalities re-
suited from the tornado. The storm
followed a southwest course, and trav-
eled back over the same territory,
moving down crops and houses like
wheat. In all parts Of the city windows
were shattered, signs blown away and
trees prostratcd. At the corner OF
Liberty and Freeman streets n street
car was stopped by the force OF the
wind. The storm ragged in all the
small towns outside of Cincinnati.
Houses were swept away and great
damage was done TO crops. Telegraph
wires are down in all directions.
The village OF Princeton was almost
wiped out by the tornado, and it is re-
ported fifty people were killed. Nota
Houot SSSdpto ooiiiS VI
them were blown entirely away. Short
ly before o'clock a heavy black cloud
passed eastward and to the side OF
Hamilton, in its track the storm came
back and passed directly over Hamil-
ton. The high wind was accom-
panied by flood and did great dam
age to trees. 1t was this storm which
demolished the village OF Princeton,
striking the place little after o'clock.
The most imposing building in the
village, the new brick school house,
was swept entirely away. There are
some twenty or more dwellings in the
place, which had IA population OF 500.
Every house was more or less wrecked
and several OF them entirely Destroy
ed. In some instances not trace was
left of the structure that had stood on
the spot. The news was brought to
Hamilton by persons sent for assist
ancc. but who were unable TO give any
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-07-18

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Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-07-18
ANGELS WING.
They Are Wanted for the Followers
of the Carolina Crank.

Bell, the crank who has been pos
ing as Christ among the negroes on the
rice plantations on the banks Of the
Savannah River, and who was tried for
lunacy week or SO ayo and liberat-
cd, although adjudged lunatic, is
raising cain among the negroes. His
followers fall down on their hands and
knees whenever he approaches, and
their numbers are increasing every
day. They say they are preparing for
the march TO Canaan, whittier Christ
is to lead them next month. He has
told them that he has sent for u ear
load of angels wings for his followers
and expects thecargo every day. The
negroes are Hooking to him from all
directions, leaving their horses, crops,
and all their belongings, to follow him
to the promised lind. Farmers are
unable to get help, and in some in
stances whole plantations are said 10
have been abandoned. Bell tells them
that there is no need OF work, as he is
going to lead them to the promised
land. There is talk oflynching him.
-. ~
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-07-18

The fact that the administration went fishing
on sunday did not interfere with the religion,
services In other states.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-07-18

idea OF loss OF life and property. La
ter reports, however say that about
fifty persons were killoy and injured
by the storm.
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and still cling to hope will fall upon
their hearts, like glimmer of light
from the Divine Presence, and leave r..
benediction of peace:
Behind frowning Providence
lie hides a smiling face.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-07-18
SUNDAY READING.
Or. T. J. Bowling, Hamilton's New
Bishop,
The QaliFudet Statue Faith In Providence
Shattered by Postiicncc and Flood
Etc.
Content.

Content.
Happy the man that, when his day il done,
Lies down to sleep with nothing OF re-
grct;
Tho battle he has fought may not be won,
The fame he sought DO Just as heotin 4
vet
Folding At last his hands upon his breast,
Happy is he II, hoary and forespent,
He sinks into the last, eternal rest,
Breathing these only words, ~ am con-
tent"
but happier no that, while his blood is
warm,
Sees hopes aud friendships dead about him
lie,
Bares his brave breast TO envy's bitter
storm,
Nor shuns the poison barbs OF calumny (;
Aud mid Il all stands sturdy and elatc,
Girt only In the armor God hath meant
For him who meath the buffctings OF fate,
Can say to God and man, III am content"
EUGENE FIELD
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1889-11-15
CHAPTER VII.
SPIES IN THE WORKS.


With the withdrawal of the XenOphOn
came the retiring of the land forces of
the British. They did not retreat far,
however, for the siege was by no means
raised. About half a mile from the posi-
tiOn they had occupied over the hill, they
calleda halt and proceeded to eDcamp.
They were too far now, owing to the un-
evenness of the ground, for even artillery
to be available.
About fifty impetuous young American
rifemen leaped the parapet and followed
the British, deplOying among the trees
and harassing them with IOng-ranged
shots, until they were driven back down
the hill at the point of the bayOnet.
"Wa-al, Cap'n, does this end it?" Simon
asked Of Capt. Alton.
mo, by no means" the young com
mander answered. Unless we should
have e-enfoFcements, 1t is evident that
they intend TO starve US into surrender.
is tha-at SOP" asked the Yankee, while
look of surprise came over his features.
cit looks very much like it.
Well, Cap'n, I'm hungry even now,
tell We, it would be much better to be
shot than starved.
The young commander could not but
smile at the cadaverOus features of Simon.
Starvation with him was the most terri
BILE punishment imaginable. He would
much rather suffer torture.
There are plenty provisions on hand
yet, Simon, said our hero. I think we
can hold out Tor over week and not be
required to be put on short allowance,
but we must see how badly we have been
hurt in this engagement. And the young
officer hurried away to make a personal
investigation.
He found affairs bad enough. Several
had been killed and there were still a
greater number wounded. When they
found that the siege was not raised but
that the enemy had set down to starVe
them into q surrender, many became de-
pressed.
Il tell ye, boys, faint any use to try it
longer, COS they're going to never stop till
they git the yoke on our necks; now
that's certain. said Zeke Gross, with q
sigh which was sOlemnity itself.
Now, hold on, Zeke, cried Ratchet,
Don't go to givin' everybody the blues
or I'll load ye up in that big gun and
shoot ys at the British. Coin to git the
yoke on our necks-gammOn! Dye think
they'll ever git g yoke on this?" and the
blacksmith pattsd his thick, bUu-liks
neck. They couldn't ind one I WOuldn't
/ bust TO flinders in no time. POUNDS, boy,
don't think bout yOkes-think bout can
mons.
But they are goin' to starve as into
submission, sighed Zeke.
@StarYel Why, amt we got lots O Wit
/ t1es?" replied the blacksmith
But suppose they stay till all are gone,
Jackl"
sThen we'd eat the mules, the horses.
and each other. We wouldn't surrender.
/ Why, we'd 90 out an catch a Britisher an
make mess O. him.
Zeke did not relish the frivoIou talk Of
/ the blacksmith and turned away.
ITO BE Continued
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1889-11-15

and move to better stamping
ground" So they proceeded up the
Jefferson River, and for q fortnight
met with most excellent success, all
kinds Of game peculiar to that region
falling before the unerring aim of their
rifles. Elk and deer were plenty, and
the hunters did not need to go far from
the camp to find them. One day, while
the party were out in the brush and
separated from each other at consider
able distances, they surprised quite a
large herd Of elk, and the animals ran
at a tremendous rate of speed down
grade toward valley, aiming to cross
over to the mountains opposite. The
firing of the hunters guns at the ami
mails Immediately became so rapid and
sharp, and the hallOOing and shouting
so loud, that they were so badly fright
ened as to take no notice of any enemy
in front, and bounded over rocks,
brush, and small trees with startling
rapidity In their wild efforts to escape.
johnson, who was considerably In
advance Of the remainder of the party,
caught a glimpse Of the elk approach
ing, and ran up hill to secrete himself
behind the rocks and bushes, and thus
not only head the animals off but get
q good shot as well. He gained a
choice position, and waited long
enough, as he supposed, for the elk to
approach him, but as they did not come
he concluded they had gone In another
direction. So, with gun in hand, he
pushed ahead, anZiOUsly expecting to
get capital shot. Just as he was
emerging from some crags and dwarf
ish evergreens the whole band of elk,
not knowing his presence, and without
warning, swept down and all around
him, and he found himself right In the
midst Of the herd. Indeed, so suddenly
/ and unexpectedly had they dashed
around him that to use his gun was
quite impossible, and it was knocked
from his hands, beyond his reach. In
fact, he became wedged between two
elk and was lifted bodily, and tossed
or thrown In such a manner that he fell
/ headIong over q declivity and dropped
plump upon the back of a big buck,
/ lighting astraddIe. Quickly grasping
/ the elk by the horns, he held on with
/ all his strength, while the animal
| plunged and reared and snorted in the
most violent manner, closely initiating
! the bueking Of a Cayute pony.
The other elk were considerably af-
fected with curiosity at the strange
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1889-11-15

e viii try you, he finally replied, Sbut
first you must be searched to see that you
have nothing with which to spike the
gun"
The sailor consented, and when that
was done Griffith said:
Now, sir, if you attempt any trick I
shall not hesitate to shoot you as an
enemy"
you may, calmly answered the sailor
@Take charge Of the gun.
The deserter Of the XenOphon weighed
the powder with his own hand, loaded
the gun to his own order, and then, sight
ing it, depressed the barrel a very little,
turned it to the left, and, standing back
cried:
"Firei"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1889-11-15

HE most singular adj
venture that probably
ever happened In all
t h g experiences of
w stern Nimrods was
that which befell Jim
johnson, of Montana,
in 1867. A party of
hunters, of " h'iic b
Johnston formed one,
had been camping out
on the Missouri River,
in what is now known
as Montana, meeting
with poor success. con
Guided they would
change their tactics