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Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-10-02
THE MORMON CHURCH
Some Statements OF the Utah Com.
mission Denied.

President Woodruff. OF the Mormon
church, has issued manifesto in
which, referring to the statement In
the report OF the Utah commission
that plural marriage had been sol
emnized during the past year and that
members OF the church have encour-
aged the continuance of polygamy, he
enters sweeping denial that such
things have occurred. President
Woodruff further says that inasmuch
as the law forbidding polyeamy has
been pronounced unconstitutional by
the court OF last resort, he hereby de-
clares his intention to submit TO other
laws and use his influence with the
members OF the chdrch to have them
do likewise. There is nothing in his
teachings To the church or in the
teachings OF his associates during the
time specified which can reasonably
be construed to inculcate or encourage
polygamy. and when any elder has
used language which appeared TO con-
vey such teachings he has been
promptly reprovcd. The manifesto
concludes: Il now publicly declare
my advice TO the Latter Day Saints is
TO refrain from contracting any mar
riage forbidden by the law OF the
land,
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-10-02
Iowa Weather and Crops.

Des Moines, Iowa, September 27,
1890. There was an average daily
deficiency OF 8 degrees in the temper
allure during the past week, and the
amount OF sunshine was below normal.
Rainfall during the week was very
light. but the abundant down pour on
the 18Th put the ground in good con-
dition. The subsequent drying
weather has been very favorable for
maturing crops, and corn will BIO in
condition to crib. Anunusual amount
OF fall blowing has been done. with
favorable conditions.
Observers in portions OF the south
ern half OF The State report u large in
crease in the acreage OF winter wheat
sown, as compared with former years.
and in few of the northern counties
there has been an increase. Follow.
ing are samples of these reports:
Louisa, 60 per cen increase; Davis,
large; Iowa. large increase; Des
Moines, ) per cent; Wayne, seven
acres to one last year; Clarke, 200 to
800 per ccnt;Wapello, 10 per cent;
Van Buren,, 90 per cent: Keokuk, 100
per cent: Fayettc, large; Allamakee,
100 per cent. There has also been
an increase sowing OF winter rye and
barley.
The past season, though not as ia
vorable as former years for bountiful
production, has brought prosperity to
the majority OF Iowa farmers; the en-
HANGED prices more than overbalanc-
ing deficiency in the amount produced.
The State will have an abundance of
the staple crops for home consump-
ton, and a considerable surplus to
ship abroad to less productive Sec
tons.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-10-02
A LADY'S NANCAS.
Her Son Denies That She is suffer.
ing for the Necessaries OF Life.

The Minneapolis Tribune has an in
tcrview with Lieut.. Francis Preston
Fremont, son Of the late Gen. Fremont,
now stationed at Fort Smelling, Mimi,
who says the published reports con-
corning the financial condition of his
mother and sister in California are
greatly exaggerated. While they
have no means OF their own, yet they
have regular income out OF his and
his brothers salaries. Mrs. Fremont
also looks for restoration OF seven
acres Of land in San Francisco former
ly owned by her husband, and which
the government seized and used for a
military reservation, inasmuch as
fifty-three others who were on the
tract at the same time MS Gen. Fremont
have had their titles restored. She is
also hopeful that the $4,000 pension
for her relief will be passed at an
early date. Mrs. Fremont and daugh-
ter reside in California, on account OF
throat and lung troubles. Lieut.. Ere.
mont says he would have them make
their home with him il they could en-
dure the climate. The same is true
of his brother, stationed at Phiadel-
phia.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-10-02

Gaping steam. The freight car next
to the engine was loaded with lime
and the water from the tender caused
the lime TO start, and fire broke out
and the wreck and bridge were
burned.
The river carnival held on the Miss
issippi river at Davenport, on the
nigh OF September Esd, was a scene OF
great brilliancy. 1t is estimated
10000 people lined the river banks OF
the Iowa side, while 10, 900 viewed the
pyrotechnics from the shore of Rock
Island. Al 8 o'clock firing a salute OF
sixty guns began and at the same time
204 illuminated boats discharging
thou sands OF Roman candles, started
down the river from q point mile
above the railroad bridge. The pro-
gramme OF fireworks from anhcored
barges below the bridge lasted nearly
an hour and consisted Of several
special pieces. Later the float decor
alton moved down the river for an
other mile, discharging guns, rockets
and candles. All this was TO celebrate
the Hennepin canal appropriation by
Congress.
John {. Parish, prominent citizen
OF Des MONIES, and well known in
Masonic circles throughout the state,
died in Des Moines, Sept. 20 He was
a great soldier in the civil war, and
has since filled many positions with
general credit He served two terms
as deputy auditor of State, and dur
ing Gov. B. r. Sherman's administra-
ton was chief clerk in the executive
department. Mr.. Parish was born IN
1882; came to Eddyville, Iowa, in 1857.
He served in the union army in COM
pany C. Thirty-siXth Iowa infantry,
as private and lieutenant. His resi-.
dence began in Des Moines in 1866.
He filled positions with the United
States Express company and Mills &
Co. MIR. Parish was very prominent
in Missionary, having been grand re-
corder of the chapter, grand comman-
der and grand secretary OF the COM
mandery. In 1868 he was married to
Amanda Spangler, who survives him.
Christian Conrad celebrated his
10th birthday Sept Esd, on his farm
six miles from Manchester, and his
neighbors took holiday in recogni-
ton OF the event. Christian was born
in Cumberland county, Penn, Sept.
23, 1880. He served in the war OF
1912 and took part In the assault OF
Queenstown Heights, and was in the
battle of Fort Erie. witnessing Perry's
conquest OF the lake OF this name.
Thirty-tive years ago he came to Iowa,
located on the farm where he resides.
His home is small log hut, contain
| ing bedroom and a living room.
His wife TO whom he was married in
Pennsylvania sixty years ago, still
survives to minister to his wants in
| his old age. He is the father of eleven
children, all living and ranging from
80 to SO years OF age. He has forty.
two grandchildren and thirty-fou
great grandchildren. He does not APP
pear to be over 80 years of age, and
his mind is exceedingly active and
bright. His frame is attenuated and
the skin hangs loosely, but he stands
| erect and moves about like q much
younger man. He seldom goes TO
bed until or 8 o'clock in the morning,
rising at 8. During the summer
months he puts in about ten hours
daily caring for his cattle and hogs,
cutting wood and hoeing the corn and
potatoes.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-10-02
STRANGE INDIANS.
An Unknown Race Living i'm the
Grand Canon OF the Colorado.

Ben Witlick. for some time connect
ed with the Geological Survey, has
made trip through the Grand Canon
OF the Colorado, and takes direct issue
with Colonel Holabird, who has made
explorations in that section. On
reaching the canon Mr.. Wittick did not
find class OF Indians in q starving
condition, as they have been described,
nor did he find they were descendants
of the Aztecs. On the other hand he
found them in the midst Of marvel
ousiy fertile valley. He made inves-
legations into their language, rites,
ceremonies and legends, and is con-
WINGED that they are in no way allied
10 the Aztecs. They are monogamists.
The men are little above the average
height, strong and active. The
women are smaller, and given to fam
tasiic decorations OF their faces
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-10-02
Mind ana Matter.

Last night" began the fat man. ~
had dream. | thought was in deep
pit walled with sand-l had been read
ing that Marrowbie Jukes story by Mud.
yard Tipling, or whatever his meme Is.
jusi before tnrned In. II seemed 10
me that had put in two or three hours
trying to climb out OF shat hole, and
when | woke up was as tired as II |
had been away on three weeks vaca-
tIon. Now, what | want TO know ia
whether that tired feeling came from the
dream, or whether the dream WAS an ef-
feet OF the tired feoliugr
The muscles were influenced by tho
mind" answered the long. lean man.
II have had some experience in dreams
myself"
Tell us abouLit."
1T was Just Is way. l dreamed l
was trying TO cross street In New York,
when n truck driver swung his whip In
such way as 10 strike me in the right
eye, cutting ii completely out. just
then awokc, and sure enough there lay
my eye on the pillow, forced from lis
socket by The power OF mind over mat.
ter. or whatever you call II; forced COM
plciely out. assure you"
80 that right eye OF yours 10 glass
one. ehg
20. no. Immediately went to sleep
aud dreamed it in again. Iers Haufs
EIpress
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-10-02
A BIRD OF A THIEF.
He Manages to Take $42,OOO,OOO,
but is in DURANGO Vile Now.

According to advices received dur.
ing the past few days it seems certain
that Juarez Cloman, eX-president OF
the Argentine Republic, will be i'm.
peached on the charge OF embezzle-
ment OF public monies while in office.
AS q result OF the examination into
mis- financial dealings the total amount
Of his embczzlements is placed at the
startling figures Of $42, 900, 900. Where
this large sum has been placed Is a
mystery and although the leading
bankers and tinanciers OF Buenos
Ayers have been figuratively speaking,
placed upon the rack nothing OF a
satisfactory nature has been developed.
1t is thought that a goodly proportion.
OF his ill-gotten gains are safely held
in the United States. In the mean
time the ex-presidcnt Is under lock
and key, and accorniug TO the public
temper is likely to remain there until
he expresses willingness TO disgorge
at least u fair proportiomept OF the
sum total of his embezzlement.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-10-02
PAN-AMERICAN CONGRESS
Its Work Heartily Endorsed by Co
lombia.

Secretary Blaine has received from
Minister Abbot, at Bogata, the trans
lation of an extract from the message
of foreign affairs OF Colombia, TO the
national congress concerning the re-
cent international American confer
encc. The minister declares the re-
suits OF the conference will be to the
everlasting glory and satisfaction OF
all who took part in the meeting. He
recommends to the congress OF Colon.
bia, the adoption Of many Of the plans
proposed by the conference and urges
immediate action with reference to the
appropriation for the inter continental
railway and the appointment of
member OF the commission soon TO
meet in Washington. The minister
expresses regret that the conference
did not take under consideration the
Monroe doctrine and declare it to be
the universal policy OF the American
nation.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-10-02
DECORATION REFUSED.
A Little Matter Between England
and Germany.

Despite the recent visit OF the en-
press OF Germany to the queen, and
the cordiaiity with which she wac re-
ceived in England. there are indica-
tions that the emperor himself has
hardly yet become willing TO make
his peace with her majesty or the
English people. 1t is just given out
that the emperor offered to decorate
Lord Salisbury as a knight.of the..Or-
der OF the Black Eagle, but the honor
was respectfully declined, owing TO
the fact that the premier had private
advices to the effect that had he nc
copied the first Prussian order, the
emperor would have expected the
queen to send the order OF the Garter
to General Won Caprivi. This her
majesty has declined to do, and in
consequence Lord Salisbury refused the
German decoration with thanks. II is
said that this action is unprecedented
in the annals OF diplomacy.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-10-02
PROMINENT MEN.
A REPORTERS SKETCHES or GER
TAIN DISTINGUISHED MEN.
The ways OF Gould. Blaine. Thurman
and Others when the Reporter 10 Ask
ing Questions.
ing Question

The people look at prominent men OF
the United States through the newsps
pers. On tho verandas OF the great
hotels men with national regulations arc
utterly unknown TO those around them.
The average citizen sees tho men who
direct the affairs, and to great extent
shape the political destines OF the coun.
try only occasionally, or on state oc'
casions He may see one OF these men
upon tho platform making speech, aud
still have no comprehension OF his per-
soual characteristics. He Is all fair and
pleasant to the audience. But no con
osption whatever, as already said. can
they have OF this man IN private life.
His mannerisms are not brought out on
the public platform, the llttlo faults OF
temper are not there displayed, and Just
In a word. the people. possibly, do not
stop TO think that these men have, In tho
majority OF instances, tho same thoughts
as themselves and act vary much like
themselves
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-10-02
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Curious Date Figuring.

A gentleman was showing curious
thing in the State House recently
showing how to tell the day Of tho
week OF any date. lie gave the follow
ing formula. which can be tried by any
one: Take the last two figures Of tho
year, add a quarter OF this, disregard
Ing the fraction; add the date of the
month and TO this add the figure in
the following list one figure standing
for each month, 3-G-6-2-4-0-2-5-1-3-6-1.
Divide the sum by seven and the re-
mainder will give the number of the
day in the week, aud when there Is 40
remainder the day will he Saturday.
As an example take March ID. 1890,
Take 90, add ~, add 10. add 6. This
gives 1877, which divided by Z leaves a
remainder OF 4, which is the puinber Of
the day. or Wednesday.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-10-02

Gould: and through II all no will twiri
his gold.bowed glasses and never look
ct you.
James Gillespie Blaine Ia n study Tor
tho interviewer, lie invariably stands
when talking to yos. His silvcry beard
and white face and largo nose are but
incidental features In this man who has
been famous foi so many years, Mr..
Blaine also has habit Of tapping or
punctuating the air mildly with his
glasses, OF late years his statements
are OF the most moderate and conserva.
tive type He has nothing strong to say
or anybody lio Is q statesman In lis
conversation aud diplomat at all
times. Some Of his closest friends. thluk-
ing TO bring him out on Grover Cleve.
lands tariff message Ia the So campaign.
only received from him mild expostula.
lions, lie was all the time tapping the
air with his glasses rs he remarked: II
have nothing TO say OF that, except whn,
! have always said since Mr., Cleveland
sent his message 10 Congress. aud that
Is that there was no possible hope OF his
70 election" This was always said In
tho frankest and most gcnilemanly
tones. and II seemed 10 worry some ot
his friends. who could not forget ,hs
bitterness OF his defeat In 1884,
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-10-02

Nobody possibly understands this bet
tor than tho newspaper reporters who
interview the public characters OF Amer.
lea. II Isn't every newspaper reporter
who Is permitted to interview these
men. In the first place, these public
mon more than anybody else possibly,
understand the value, the disaster, and
he utter catastrophe OF cold type and
printers ink, They are conservative In
the highest degree They are rciicent
to the highest degree, II Is only TO tho
newspaper men OF long acquaintance
that they IRE frank and unreservcd.
Now, how do these men act when being
interviewed says The n Y. Sun.
Jay Gould Is one of the hard men for
a newspaper man to talk with. In the
drst place, the newspaper man must be
thoroughly familiar with the subject no
Is 10 bring to Mr.. Gould's consideration,
Mr. Gould never volunteers TO go further
than the question directly put 10 him.
Another point, Mr.. Gould never sits at
his desk In tho Western Union building
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-10-02

when he talks to newspaper man.
When he receives you in this office he
looks up over bis goldbowed glasses
and asks you II you will not be kind
enough to sit on the lcaiher.covered
lounge. pointing 10 II, about ten feet
from his desk. Then he scratches away
on some paper which demands his i'm
mediate attention, and the next moment
he rises. and pulling chair TO The head
OF the sofa on which you sit. sits down
10 Il and invariably pulls of his glasses.
He rarely looks at you. The newspaper
mtn may look at him as intenuy as pos.
sible. but no answering glance Of re.
coyuiiion comes from Mr. Gould. He
sits there in the chair, half sunkon IN Il.
resting bis arms on the sides. twirls his
glasses, and looks into space as he
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-10-02

How IL IN In Morocco.

The Moroccan soldier Is not SO much
q man OF war ms IA collector Of taxes,
says N rDsr's Magazine, and from timo
to time his master sends him. without
law or rule, TO visit those whom h0
finds either too rich or rich enough for
him, the sultan, 10 claim his share OF
the prize. Rapine Is the only resource
OF the treasury. Each pasha lcvies his
share on all the bargains concluded on
his territory. In the second half Of
this century the most horrible torturcs
were inflicted both upon Mussulmans
aud Jewish merchants in order to force
them TO avow their fatal riches. j.
Drummond Hay, in the narrative OF
Ibis journey on the banks OF the Lcucos.
relates dreadful details; men shut up
IN ovens. wedges driven in under their
nails, children smothcrcd slowly be-
fore the eyes Of their parents. n ivan
shut up in the cage OF u chained Hon,
whose chain was long enough TO enable
him 90 come within an inch of the
victim. who could not make the slight
csi movement without being rent by
the lalous Of The beast
When the merchant has tortured
the slave. aud when the pasta has
riiletl the merchant. The sultan employs
similar means 10 relieve the pasha of
his booty. Many n pilsIia, after finally
getting rich, Is betrayed by one of
those around b., and denounced TO tho
emperor rs n great capitalist. There
upon he is sent for TO court, and the
good sovereign ,lespoils him Of every
thing, even to tho last piece of money
that sleeps in his Golfers or in his
pockets, even TO the last terra-cotta
vase which i sold ia the markct-place.
THEN The pasha is sent back TO his sub
jects. so that he may begin another
period Of oppression. II. however. the
master has reason to suspect that any
portion Of the treasure has been kept
back hidden, he has the pasha beaten
and then sends him 10 spend the rest
OF lis days in The conlcmplativc shades
OF q prison.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-10-02

Roman OF Columb rs and OF the nation,
now nearly 10 years old Ia AS bright aud
sparkling as n scbooboy when talk
Ing to you. ii, receives his newspaper
visitors In his library, He Is in his
great leather armchair, with stout
stick always In his right hand and y
very black cigar always between his
lips The famous red bnndanna Is
throw across his left knee, aud he does
not rise TO receive you. lilo draws tho
cigar from between his lips, offers you
his right hand, with the cane siill In II,
and. after directing your attention 10 u
chair close TO him, wants TO know what
he can do for you, This man In many
respects Is like OK Senator P,att, though
Mr., Plat never smoked cigar In his
life. Mr.. Thurman chats away pleas
antly with you, tells you everything that
Ia going on In Washington aud else
where, wants TO know what you know
Of the situation. aud never tells you any.
thing TO print. Ilc Is a most agreeable
man, who will tell happy stories and
laugh and chucklo Ms no pounds his
stick upoG the carpet. and invite you 10
come and see him again, but he always
Insists that anything no has said shnll
not be printed as coming from him.
Gov. Hill talks In the most coufden
tial way with his friends In The news.
paper world AT bis desk Ia the Execu.
tive Mansion he will only talk on tho
things which he believes, MS servant
Of the people, should be said. His smile
Is by no means captivating. though II
lights mp his pale fucc somewhat With
his black Prince Albert buttoned up
tightly, and with his eyes looking quiz.
ideally at you. hc is courteous. refined.
but not at all communicative. He does
mt believe IN oilhand Interviews He
believes In official expressions. either
through his messages or In formal inter
views which he has revised When he
Is nj the Hoffman House no stands be.
side little handicapped table with the
same quizzIcal smilc. az II 10 say
You're u mighty smart follow and Id
We glad TO accommodate you, but pre-
fer not TO say anything on this subject
inst Mt nrcscnt
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-10-02

Who gave cr1sus' bride away, her father:
There wasn't any giving about It. Cresus
paid cash down.
People who say sharp things often get the
reputation OF being bluut.
We are to have silk shirts again, rufiled to
the waist With lace founees.
II an ordinary man was mnscled like flea
he could throw book agent two miles,
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-10-02
Hypnotisn.

DR.. Charcot. tho eminent scientist at
the head Of tho Saltpetriere hospital.
Paris has finished a long series Of OK
prriments in hypnotism, aud gives il
rs his opinion that not more than one
person in 100. 900 i subject 10 lhe innu.
cree,
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-10-02

answers the questions put to him. He
Is little different when interviewed at
bis homo on Fifth avenue. There is al.
ways vase OF choice cut flowers on
the table In the back parlor. and as Mr..
Gould talks to you he walks slowly up
and down, taking an occasional sniff at
the flowers, but never looking at his in
tervlswer. He clips his flnal g's. as
'talkin" aud putin" lie talks like
. country boy, but on questions OF poll.
tics. finance, and the affairs which in
ierest men, II Is safe to say that there Is
~ DEEPER thinker than this same Mr.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-10-02

WAsHISGToN, Sept 26.--The conference rc.
port prepared yesterday on the bill to estab-
fish Rock Creek park In the District Of Colum
bia, was taken up, and, after some rcmark'
the report was agreed to and the report no.
goes TO the President for his approval Tho
following bills also passed: Senate bill grant
ing the right OF way to the jamestown 4
Northern Railway through DEVILS Lake Indian
reservation, North Dakota. The house hil
granting leave Of absence TO clerks and en-,
Pending consideration OF the contract labor
bill the senate adjourned.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-10-02
HOUSE.

Chandler OF Massachusetts,, from the worlds
fsir committee. reported resolution proyid.
Ing that sub committee OF five members Of
that committee shall be appointed by the
chairman to inquire into the progress Of the
details for holding the proposed exhibition, to
examine into the space allotted to the various
displays, and all other matters which the sub
committee may deem advisable, and report 10
the house at the next session. Adopted. The
tariff bill was taken up aud considered but
final action deferred. At the evening session
liz private pension bills passed. Adjourned.