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The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1890-01-17

THE DUTY OF BEING PLEASANT.

In his speech at the Dean Stanley COM
memorat ion meeting, James Russell Low
ell told of a tombstone in the neighbor-
hood Of Boston, on which was recorded the
name and date of the death of a wife and
mother, and then the words, ''She was so
pleasant" Applying this thought to the
subject of his address, Mr.. Lowell added:
Il think no man ever lived who was SO
pleasant to so many people,
$50 pleasant TO so many people, The
whole force of the sentence lies il hi lat
er half of it, for everybody knows how
easy it is TO be pleasant at times, and to GER
tain people, but when it comes to $50 ma
ny, ah. there's the rub; for no man, be he
dean or deacon, or nobody in particular,
could ever win a like encomium BY being
pleasant only when it was pleasant to be
pleasant.
Very lovely must have been the life OF
the New England mother whose biography
could thus be summed up in one short
sentence which yet leaves nothing to be
told, and of that other mother whose rest
ing place in an Old England church-yard
is marked with a marble slab bearing the
beautiful words: "She always made home
happy"
Many a time must the outcries of wear
led muscles and oyer-taxed nerves, not to
speak of sorrow-smitten hearts, have gone
,,,l,aalaI -, nrHn rtlat +In fa.o rax-NA z1o.,
full of sunshine TO the sharp eyes ever up
on it.
1t may appear a hard thing to say, but
can it be gainsaid, that there is no duty
more largely neglected by the average ev.
ery-day Christian than the duty of being
pleasant?-which, in view of the fact thai
no other duty is so easy Of performance,
and costs so little, seems passing strange
particularly when, of all people in the
world, Christians ought to be the mos
cheerful in their social relations.
Understand me. l have no reference tt
that thin veneer Of geniality which the
gruffest of us can assume together witt
our company Manners There is some
thing so patiently insincere about this thai
it hardly deceives ever the children. No.
| body would earn the Massachusetts moth.
er's epitaph, though they practised that
kind of pleasantness all their days. True
rleasantness, like true beauty. must BIZ
more than skin deep. 1t must have its
roots in the heart ere it flower forth in the
face to brighten and bless.
If Christians only realized, as they
should, the gain of being pleasant, they
would surely take more pains to cultivate
| the grace.-S. S. 7TDsSs.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1890-01-17
The nomellest Man in wooastown,

The Homeiiest Man in WO~odstown,
As well as the handsomest, and others are
invited to call OF any drugg list and get free
a trial bottle of Kemp's Balsam for Throat
and Lungs, a remedy that is selling entirely
upon its merits and guaranteed to relieve
and cure all Chronic and Acute Coughs.
Asthma, Bronchitis and Consumption.
Large bottles 80 cents and IL.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1890-01-17
THE FATHER

loaded with foul humor. How important
then that the blood should be pure, rich,
and strong, without which there can be no
health. To purify the blood Sulphur Bit
tiers is incomparably the best medicine
that it is possible TO obtain.-The Editor
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1890-01-17

1t is reported that famine threatens
northern Russia, but it is a certainty that
millions of colds will be bothering Ameri-
can people this winter. Against famine
there is no protection, but for every cold
there is a bottle of DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1890-01-17

Vent Vidil Vici, this is said of Salvation
Oil, for i5 conquers the worst cases Of
rheumatism and neuralgia at once. Price
% cents a bottle.
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The SUNDAY EDITION is not only q

THE SUNDAY EDITION IS not only a
complete newspaper, but a Magazine OF
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DAYS AS we'll.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1890-01-17
Haze You Read
The Philadelphia TIMES
This Morning?

THE TIMES is the most extensively circu-
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lie men and public measures is in the in
terest of public integrity. honest govern
ment and prosperous industry, and 1t
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perfection ola NEWSPAPER, with ever ything
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81 must do as you ~do?''-Your way, own,
Is a very good way; and, still,
There are sometimes two straight roads TO a
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-05-01
Improve the Park.

Since it has been definitely decided
that the Park will not be improved by
public appropriations, great many in.
dividuals have expressed the opinion
that it ought to be done by private sub
scriptions, and in this opinion we be-
lieve the general public heartily con-
ours. The condition of the park at
this time is such that no permanent
improvement can be made until grad
ing and plating is properly and cor
rectly done. Indeed the land remains
in its native unevenness, and this must
all be overcome before the work of per-
manent improvement can progress.
TO beautify this public plat as becomes
this town of beautiful residences, cult
waited lawns and imposing business
houses, is a work of years at best, and
of necessity involves a large expendi-
tpre of work and money. 1t is of imme-
date and future Importance, then, that
the work be commenced as soon as pos
sible, The citizens Of Audubon take
goodly degree of pride in local improve
ments, and would no doubt contribute
of money and work for this purpose, if
a duly authorized person would under
take the enterprise. The location of
Audubon is such that there is no pub
lie resort, but the Park might be put in
such shape that strangers attracted by
its beautiea would echo the good name
of Audubon in every city and town in
the state. 1t Is matter of interest to
every citizen Of Audubon.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-05-01
From the Soldiers Home.


MARsIIALLTowN, IA, april 2S.
MR. EpIToK;
To fultill the agreement made by my.
self To tho old comrades ut home TO the
effect that | would write brief sketch
I Of our Iowa Soldiers Home, now com.
nit myself.
The Home ia situated three. fourths
of mile northwest Of the city, Is u
substantial brick structure go feet
front by i20 feet deep, four stories high
divided into various apartments name.
" sleeping, eating, cooking, bathing,
smoking etc. The building was erected
in 1887, especially for the purpose for
which it il used and has at present on
its roll $40 inmates. The plat of ground
containing 1870 acres lies to the south
and east of the Iowa river and Is beau.
tifully situated for such an institution.
The Home Is commanded by Col. Milo
Smith, late Col. Goth Iowa Inf, gentle
man In every respect and highly es-
teeHcd by those under his command.
The present adjutant Is Fred Il. Wells,
late 44th Iowa Inf. and man Of more
than ordinary abilities and possessing
that tact Of agreeability that makes for
him hosts Of friends. In fact it appears
almost miraculous that the commission
would hit upon such men for their re-
spective positions. In regard to the
manner In which the home Is conducted
no reasonable person could expect bet
ter. The facilities are at hand for
everything necessary and no laboring
mans home In Iowa can excel them.
Everywhere you 60 the most scrupulous
cleanliess Is observed. The beds are iron
cots for one person with wire spring
bottom, each bed has mattress, one
pillow, two sheets, two pillow cases, two
double llannel blankets. At the head
of each cot Is q neat dressing bureau
with drawers and lock for clothing, etc.
There are fourteen sleeping wards In tho
building, three dining rooms, one read
ing room, one smoking room and one
room with suffers notions and billiard
and pool table, for which use no charge
is made to tho inmates of the Home.
All manner of games and amusements
are here for all who desire them and
all the privileges are granted that one
need to ask for. We have everything
necessary to comfort except women
and money and the majority Is better
off without either. AS for food there
Is plenty Of II and given out in fair
shape, rs good as the average farmer
lives on. or course we have class Of
kickers who would complain If they
were to be hung and it could not be
otherwise for they are all getting old
and every one Is disabled in some way
but the most lily provided for at homo
are generally the worst cranks here.
The uniform worn is that of the G.. A.
Il. and is furnished upon entering the
Home free of charge to all who are not
pensioners We have all manner of lit
erature and don't you imagine for q
moment that we are behind the times
on general principles,
Brevity is the soul of wit and for
fear have already shown my ignorance
| will drop down the blinds and bid for
the present, good day.
SCoTT WEAKLEY.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-05-01
Mr.. and Mrs, John IIite are the proud

Mr.. and Mrs, John IIite are the proud
parents of new boy.
A mortgage containing 1880 words
and securing s4,5oo0o0 was recorded in
Cass county last week. 1t was given
by the National Starch Co.
Mrs. Denison, of Shelby, and Mrs.
Booher of Athens, respectively the
mother and sister of Mrs. J. X. Smith,
have been guests of that lady for the
past week.
DIR. ID. q. Lass has rented Lee Funk's
residence on Leroy street and will re-
turn to Audubon soon, Mrs. Lass hav.
ing already arrived. The innumerable
friends of the doctor and wife will cor.
daily welcome their return.
Judge Macy read the riot act to some
of the attorneys at this bar last week
for their dilatory methods. 1t is time
something of the kind was done. Our
docket is very large and yet it was nee
essary to adjourn court because none
Of the cases were ready.--Atldntic Mes
Senger.
There is conflict OF opinion as TO
the effect the recent supreme court dici-
sion will have upon the liquor traffic in
Iowa. But in reality the decision may
BIO easily understood. II Is simply that
the state cannot interfere with liquor
transported from other states while yet
in the bands Of the transportation COM
pany.
The Woman's Christian Temperance
Union, including the county organiza-
ton will begin two days convention
ut the Baptist church today. Mrs. NJ.
A. Worthins, noted temperance speak
er, will address the meeting this even
ing The closing session will be held
tomorrow ut p. m, The public is cor
daily invited to attend these meetings.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-05-01

Locals ten cents per line for arst week and Ave
cents per line for each subsequent insertion. I'm
less orders are given with copy locals will be run
until ordered out
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-05-01
MONEY!

MONEY on real estate z per cent and
lowest rates on personal or chattel Sc
curity at Nash, Phelps Il Green's, south
side squire over Commercial Bank.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-05-01

NENTlST Once in Phelps Block. Either
l. Laughing Gas or Cocaine used IN extract
NJ teeth All work warranted. Audubon, Iowa.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-05-01
POULTRY WANTED.

l.. c. Snyder & Co. want all the nice
fat poultry, also fresh eggs. The high.
est cash price paid.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-05-01
PHYSICIANS AND DENTISTS.

c. w. DE NOTE, NJ. D
NFFTCE OVER A. II. ROBERTS & CO.'S
Drag Store. OiIice hours, 80 to 8 80 a. M
M to u. m. Ill
, 1890-11-21

SAN Francisco. Nov. 2O.-The mem.
bers of the firm of Tong Young & Co.,
one of the most extensive merchandising
houses and who are also labor contractors,
have fed to China with $40, 900 of the
wages of Chinese fishermen who recently
returned from Alaska. The absconders
owe other creditors $50, 900, making their
liabilities 500, 900. 1t Is stated that fail
ures amounting to $3.50, 900 have occurred
among Chinese firms during the past
month.
I There vas = riot in Chinatown last
night as the result of the ascending OF
the Chinese contractors with laborers'
wages. The Chinese fishermen were left
penniless after a whole seasons work.
Two hundred marched to the store Of
Tong Fung, one of the labor contractor
bondsmeu, and iorcibly took possession,
Fifty closed the heavy iron doors and de
clared they would stay inside until they
received their wages. The rest went to
I Chew Cong's store. another bondsman +
place, and were only prevented from cap
turing the place by the interference OF
the police. After a hard fight the
Chinese we're dispersed. Serious trouble
is anticipated. The Chinese Six Com
pauies have issued a proclamation stating
hat they will do all in their power for
them. Tong FunR's store is still in pos
session OF the rioters.
, 1890-11-21
rarneIl VIII Remain a, the Helm.

LONDON, Nov. 20.-Parnell has sent
to several of his colleagues a communi-
cation to the effect that as long as be is
supported by his colleagues and the Irish
people he will remain at the helm in poll
tics. He says he has never sought either
office or reward of any kind from any
English party and be does not seek their
assistance now. The Irish people, not the
English politicians, must decide the
question of the leadership OF the National
list party. At the present critical j%uncture
he would be false to his duty and to Ire
land if he should desert his position be-
cause of private matters with which poll
tics have no concern. When his mission
for Ireland, alter the long struggle against
choose whom they will to conduct their
local affairs.
DUBLIN, Nov. 20.-The statement is
made in Nationalist circles here that Par
nell will resign his seat in parliament, at
tend the session and offer himself for re-
election.
At the great National meeting today
the lord mayor made the opening address.
He said the only crime of which Ireland
would take notice of was one ParneIl was
incapable of committing. namely. treason
to Ireland. Justin Mccarthy in moving
a vote Of confidence 10 Parnell, said he
did not ignore the serious nature of the
the question. but he was sure it would
not cost them a single friend.
Timothy Healey, seconding McCarthy's
motion, said that for Irishmen Parnell
was less a man than an institution. The
Mccarthy resolution was carried amid
great enthusiasm.
, 1890-11-21

FoBT NIoBRARA, Neb.. via. Valentine,
Nov. 20.-The troops from Fort Niobrara
reached Rosebud agency curly this morn
ing and found all quiet and peaceful.
The messiah craze has not been as pre-
valent at Rosebud agency aud the most
oil those affected by 1t left several days
ago tor Pine Ridge to participate in the
ghost dances. The presence OF large
numbers of Indians. with a dozen wagons,
yesterday in Valentine for the purpose OF
freighting goods to Rosebud, when they
knew troops were marching to the agency,
was assuring to the people that little
trouble was to be a~pprehended. 1t ia also
considered good evidence that there will
be no trouble at Pine Ridge, where it is
thought most of the present row is caused
by the new and inexperienced agent.
, 1890-11-21
Cause orsnverskoa5s Murder.

PARIS, Nov. 2O.-At the request ofthC
Russian embassy no autopsy will be held
on the body of Gen, Silverskoff. The
government is acting theoretically against
the nihilists in Pans.
lie Matia says the police think the kill
ing was an act OF private vengeance. Pod
lesky was the lover Of a girl who had been
enticed by a woman, at the instance Of
Silverskof, into a house Of i'll fame. This,
it is claimed, was the motive for the
crime. A liason existed between the
woman who induced the girl to visit the
house and Silverskof Nihilists here at
firm that the general was the director OF
the Russian police in France and played
an important part in the recent arrests Of
nihilists.
Newspapers recall the fact that a ser
want OF SilverskofFs named Muller was
assassinated in Paris in 1868 and that the
murderer wKs never found. Since then
the general has received a number of let
tiers threatening him with death.
Ecldir says the nihilist committee de-
cided that If Sophia GunsberR was ar
rested at St. Petersburg for having bombs
and sentenced to death Silverskoff should
be killed. The w0IGsG vas sentenced to
be hanged Monday and the shooting OF
the general occurred the day after.
, 1890-11-21
A BIG FAILURE.
Barker Bros. & Co. of Philadel-
phia, Suspend.
Their Liabilities Amount to
$3,oOO,O 900.
Chinese Contractors Skip with
LabOrers' Wages.


PHILADELPHIA. Nov. 2O.-The failure
OF Barker Bros. Il Co, bankers and
brokers, was announced on the Stock
Exchange this afternoon. The members
of the firm refused to make a statement.
This is Wharton Barker's firm. They
were largely interested in Reading securi,
ties, Oregon Pacific bonds and Baltimore
& Ohio car trusts. The firm has a
small line Of deposits. The firm Of late
has been doing very little business through
the Stock Exchange. The assignment
was made to Edward Mellor, son in law
of Wharton Barker. The suspension, it is
said. was not much of a surprise to the
well informed, as the firms credit has
been poor for two months. 1t sAid the
liabilities will be 81. . 600, but the
creditors are not numerous. The firm is
said to have failed because of inability to
realize on outside securities.
When the announcement Of the failure
was made the stock of the Finance Com
pany of Pennsylvania, of which Wharton
Barker Is president, fell from 96 to &C,
but it was authoritatiyely stated that the
company was in position to pay every
dollar they owe. The firm OF Barker
Bros. has been established ffty-three
years.
Wharton Barker this afternoon resigned
his position as president OF the Finance
Company of Pennsylvania Vice Presi-
dent Tower was elected in his place. 1t
is asserted by all concerned that the com
pany Is certainly solvent and in addition a
syndicate has been formed for the pur-
pose of advancing it any amount of money
necessary to meet outstanding liabilities.
, 1890-11-21

KANSAS CRY, Nov. 2O.-Secretary
Blair of the Cherokee Strip Live Stock
Association is in the city and tells a start
ling story OF the ruin and desolation now
in order IN the STRIP. He expressed the
opinion that within thirty DAYS from the
time the strip is vacated by the ranchmen
all the Improvements made there will be
possessed by thieves from Oklahoma and
Kansas unless the government orders out
troops TO prCsect the pFOpeFtF-The
terms of the lease provide that all perma-
nent improvements revert to the use and
ownership of the Cherokees when the
cattlemen vacate. The value of the en-
tire improvements is placed at $780, GOO.
In the SUIT OF the association against
j. X. Stoller, one of the tenants, today
for non payment of rent, the judge in
structed the jury to find for the plaintiff.
declaring the association lease with the
Indians valid and declared the Indians
owners OF the strip. The association will
now sue the United States government
for damages in a sun a~ggregating millions
of dollars.
, 1890-11-21
FARMERS PLATFORM.
List Of Resolutions Adopted by
the F. M. B. A.
They Favor Government Loans
at Low Interest.
Desire the Election of President
by Popular Vote.

SPRINGFIELD. ILL.,, Nov. 20.-The
Farmers Mutual Benefit National Asso-
citation today agreed to resolutions de-
msnding the revision of the patent laws;
abolition Of the national banking system;
that the circulating me1ium be confined
to gold, silver and copper coins and
United States treasury notes; iavoriDg the
loaning of money by the national govern
ment 10 citizens in sums not exceeding
81, 900 to person and properly Sc
cured at interest not exceeding 4 per cent
per annum; iavoring the issue and sale at
par of United States bonds of $40, $50.
$50 and 500, bearing 2 per cent interest
and redeemable at the option of the holder
and the government. The resolutions
further demand the regulation of corpor-
atoms by law; favor the election of presi-
dent, vice president and United States
senators by popular vote; oppose the civil
service laws and TX the tenure In office
of United States judges at not to
exceed nine years. The election Of post.
masters and railroad and warehouse COM
m~issioners by popular vote is also urged.
Pensions to soldiers and sailors. are
approved and the revision OF government
official salaries is recommended, as is also
the reduction of taxation on necessities,
conveuiencies. and the regulation of
immigration and the manufacture of adul-
terated foods. The resolution concludes
by making provision for the eatablish-
ment of a national organization to attend
the coming sessions oflegislatures through
out the country inithe interest OF farmers
organizations, and calling upon the
representatives of the association to keep
aIoof from both of the old parties.