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Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-01-30
Russian General Describes the Russian Soldier.

A Russian General Describes the Russian Soldier.
Sincere and unaffected love for his
monarch, profound religious piety in
timately united with the idea of the
Tsar and OF the father-land, attach
ment TO the father-land, unlimited
confidence in his chiefs, very strong
esprit dc corps, and faculty OF endur-
ing gayly and naturally the greatest
privations such are the most marked
characteristics OF the Russian soldier.
To these traits must be added remark
able bravery and a rare contempt OF
death, combined with naive kind
heartedness and a gentle and indulgent
disposition. The Russian soldier is
distinguished by a good-humor that
neyers aDandons him even in the most
difficult moments, by his brotherly un-
Outstanding with his comrades, and by
his gay and contented way OF facing
all the DEGREES of fate. Obedience is
so deeply rooted in the mind of the
Russian soldier that during my thirty
years experience of the army ] do not
remember TO have witnessed one single
case of INSTRUMENTATION, either in times
OF peace or in times of war.
The Russian soldier dies at his post.
! have seen him in winter on sentry
duty on the heights of Shipka die
standing, surrounded with snow, and
transformed literally into statue of
ice; have seen him die on the march,
striding over the sandy desert, and
yielding up his last breath with his
last step; 1 have seen him die OF
his wounds on the battlefield or in the
hospital, at distance OF three thous-
and miles from his native village
and in these supreme moments | have
always found the Russian soldier sub
lime. -Harper's Magazine.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-01-30
The Worlds Long Tunnels.

On the ST. Gothard Railway. not far
from the famous long tunnel, there is
a remarkable tunnel on the plan OF q
corkscrew. In the descent of the
mountain it was found impossible tc
lay out a safe incline on straight
line or ordinary curve, and the engin-
GERS got over the difficulty by driving
a tunnel which enters the mountain
high on the side, describing a circle
through the solid rock, constantly de-
scending as it does so, reappears I'M
der itself on the mountain side some
distance below, then dives into the
rock, again circles and sinks as it cir
Giles until it again energies into day.
light under itself, when the line re-
sumes its course down hill in more
familiar way.
The making OF a tunnel like this is
as striking an example Of engineering
skill us the world caa show, and many
very sSillful things have been done by
our railway makers. The art OF tun.
neling is an old one, but it never at
tanned such perfection as distinguishe:
it to-day.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-01-30
A GOOD TRAVELLER.
But as a Truthful Story Teller He
Was Lame


Was Lame.
just before the train started said q
commercial traveller, in telling story
to the Kansas City Times, man and
his wife entered the car. When the
train started the woman kissed her
husband good-by and got of. The
man was evidently a Jew, and he had
an unusually long, dejected-looking
countenance. In the car besides the
stranger and myself were two natives.
one long, lank fellow with an i'm
mense beard, and the other equally
long and lauk, coatless and vestless
and with but one suspender. We had
just fairly started when the beard ed
native opened Il conversation with the
detected looking Hebrew.
You look like man who has seen
much trouble, stranger he began,
strOking his long beard and glancing
inquiringly at him. Il believe you are
in trouble right now
No. answered the Israelite ia
not overburdened with sorrow.
travel great deal, however, and as
have just left my wife | am of course
not feeling in the best of spirits,
Born here?' inquired the man
with the beard.
&" No, was born in Germany.
q" so you have crossed the ocean,
eh?"
"'Yes; | have crossed the ocean
eight times
"At this point in the conversation
the one-galussed native who had been
an attentive listener changed his seat
across the isle to one directly in front
OF the detected man, and abruptly in
terrupted him.
You say, colonel, you were born
in Germany?'
Yes
And that you have crossed the
ocean eight times"
Yes
Then, 'cordin' to my rules o.
rithmetic,' calculated the native, Civ
ing his one suspender a vigorous tug.
you are at this minute on the other
side the Atlantic.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-01-30
A Ma, Who Was Not Sanctifnd

Considerable discussion is going on
just now about the decay of true re-
ligious principles and feelings in the
rich churches of the cities, SAYS the
Louisville COurier-J ournal. II any are
disposed TO despair over this fact let
them turn to the rural districts and
have their hopes renewed by witness
ing an exhibition of literal adherence
TO the spirit of the Great Teacher. A
sanctitication meeting is going on III
Union county, and in connection
herewith this incident is told by the
Henderson Cleaner:
The result of sanctification in one
particular instance at Blackford is
astonishing. A young man, who, prior
to his joining the church aud becoming
sanctiticd, was well known for his
personal courage. 1t was not necessary
to knock IA chip Off his head for he
was at all times more than willing to
knock it himself. He was absolutely
fearless and was feared. He became
sanCtided and IA marvellous change in
him was the result He lost all dis
position to fight and became at once
the most peaceab!e OF the peaceable
A day or two since he was met by the
wife OF a man at Blackford and grossly
insulted. She spat in his face and he
submitted without "a word. Her
husband attacked him and knocked
him down. He got up and started
away without a word, when he was
again knocked down. Without a
murmur he arose and started away
again, when he was pursued and the
third time knocked to the ground. Al
this juncJure another man, standing
by and who had witnessed the outrage,
rushed up, and, with the remark, by
-, | am not sanctilied, knocked the
attacking party heels over head, and
there the difficulty ended"
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-01-30

At the regular meeting of the Trustees OF
the Equitable Life Insurance Company, of
Iowa, held yesterday at their Offices in Des
Moines, the officers for the preceding year
were reelected, viz: .
+. NJ. Hubbell, President; Cyrus Kirk, Sec
rotary; r. I. Wcllslnger, Treasurer; ]. II.
Martin, Supt of Agents; Geo. P. uanawalt,
Medical Director.
The year 1889 was the most prosperous the
company has ever experienced. 1t gained in
new insurance written; in amount Of insurance
in force, in amount of assets; in surplus to
policy holders and in rate of interest earned;
and its mortality was the lowest experienced
in many years.
December 81, 1882 the assets were. .s7l4, 1872 SO
Liability to policy-holders, at high
est legal standard. ............... SOC, 1913
Surplus to policy. holders 80. ..... 2)S, O0119
On deposit, at that date, with the
State Auditor, to secure policy
holders. ....................... 622, ri %
This is certainly splendid showing for our
home company, and justly entities it to the
patronage of the citizens OF lowa.-State Reg
ister
The Company solicits correspondence rela-
tive to agencies and insurance
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-01-30
near the villages, some being worked

near the villages, some being worked
now, others being abandoned. The
natives work there in companies OF six
or eight, and pay rupee per man
per month for the privilege OF working
a certain allotment whore they begin
by marking of a square OF about ten
feet After removing about three feet
OF soil, the sounding rod, piece OF
iron about half an inch in diameter
and six feet long, is used to sound for
the gravel. II successful, the digging
is begun in earnest till about four feet
deep. On the second day gravel Is
taken out by baskets handed from one
man to another till all within the
square is excavatad. Should the min
ers find the soil fairly firm at the bot
tom of the pit, they tunnel all around
for about two feet, drawing out the
gravel and sending it up also TO be
heaped with the rest, which usually
completes the work of the second day,
u Waterman remaining near it all
night. On the third day, 1t is all wash
ed in wicker baskets by circular
jerking motion, which throws out all
the surplus light stone and rubbish,
till IA good quantity Of heavy gravel is
left in the bottom, which is carefully
examined. There is hardly bas-
gems of inferior value, which
are usually sold by the pound for
about nine rupees. Should no valuable
stones be found, another pit is sunk,
and SO on till one or two or perhaps
three really valuable gems are un.
earthed, when the work is stopped and
the whole party goes of to Ratnapura
with the prizes. If these are worth,
say a few thousand rupees, they are
kept secret, and only shown to one or
two men of money who make the own
ers an advance and look after the safe
custody of the precious stones. Then
they gamble aud drink for some time
till another advance becomes necessary,
and so on till half the value is obtained.
Then the party, with the mortgagee.
proceeds to Columbo, or Italutara,
where rich Moorish traders are sum-
moned to purchase, and the gems soon
find their way TO London. The general
public know nothing about these tran
sactions, and valuable gems are never
heard OF in CeylOn, and scarcely see
the light of day till they reach Bond
street. The natives have great fear
OF exposing their finds till they are
sold, and they have most extraordinary
superstitious ideas about showing
them. This system has been in vogue
for centuries past. 1t is only occasion
ally one hears OF any native having en-
terprise enough to dig few feet below
the first gravel TO see, il by sounding,
u second bed of gravel is within reach,
for they fear the expense of bailing
out water, which increases as the
greater depth is attained, although the
second gravel is well known to be
much richer than the first -Ceylon
OhSaryar
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-01-30

Bret Harte's son is doing fairly we'll An
ancally for young man. lie draws a SAL
airy as secretary Of the Dion Boucicault
School of Acting and is living with anoth-
err mans wife who has an income Of 5000
year.
New York usually gets her hand Into
other peoples pockets. But on the
memorial arch question it seems to BIO
doing something on its own account. 1t has
raised about $4,000. The Grant monument
fund is stationary.
The man in Philadelphia who has not
read ''Ouida's" novels and "Life OF vii.
liam Penn" is not eligible for office, and
the woman there who has neglected this
part of her culture is not regarded as eft
for good society"
The classic lands will never get done
digging up statues. The most ancient
statue yet discovered in Greece has been
found a: Tripolitza 1t represents
god, seated, and resembles antique
Egyptian sculpture.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-01-30

vited them at least once during the
evening to step up TO the bar at HE
expense. This was repeated at a num-
Der of cafes nightly, two or three
evenings week, and resulted in maxi
ing him, in one respect at least, the
best known man in Paris. So generous
boniface would be sure to command
abundant patronage along Blocker
street or anywhere in the French
quarter in New York, SO long as
Boulanger's financial hackers were
willing to go on spending their money
on the experiment NJ. Chincholle,
unfortunately, omitted TO interrogate
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-01-30

81 had serious reasons not to remain
longer in London. and | shall tell them
to you"
ALLOW me to take down your words
by shorthand, General?'
Il beg of you to do so. After the
great expenses neCessitated by the
elections and in provision OF those
which unforeseen events may demand,
it was necessary for me to be econom-
ical. On the other hand it is bad
policy to cut down your expenses in a
place where you have held an open
house. 1t diminished your prestige in
the eyes OF friends and visitors"
But, however interesting this con-
yersation may have appeared to the
General NJ. Chincholle aud Paul Nadar,
| think we have had quite enough of
it. Devoid of ideas, only one current
runs through ii all, and that is the
mania for advertisement at any price.
However the supplement OF the
Figaro" had quite success In Paris,
and sold for as much as two and three
francs, instead of four cents, its real
price.
Will Boulanger visit the United
States? 1t seems quite probable that
within a short time you may have 'le
brav' general first as lecturer-for
he loves to he liOnized beyond anything
else, and he would not for half the
chances of his dictatorship surrender
the opportunity to pose on an American
platform and be immOrtalized in the
American Press. ApropoS, ] hear that
one very prominent lecture manager in
New York has positively declined to
engage the General on any terms.
Some OF his American friends have
suggested the abandonment OF his po-
litical ambition, for a time at least,
and urge him to come to New York,
where il is said to be their purpose to
establish him in the French quarter as
the proprietor Of an elegant cafe.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-01-30

Mr.. Charles Chincholie, OF the
Figaro staff, recently betook himself to
the Island of Jersey, accompanied by
Paul Nadar, the son OF u famous Re-
publican photographer and journalist
the object being to write down not
only the words falling from the would
be dictator's lips, but also to record
every gesture, every movement OF the
facial muscles of the hero.
Nothing could certainly be more
pleasing to BOulanger, says Il letter to
the Dallas News. Making faces to
himself in the looEing-glass would be
abject misery compared to the pleasure
of being interviewed and photographed
at the same time. But let us, by all
means, allow NJ. Chincholle and the
General to have their say.
My dear General. since the con-
versntion which | wish to nave with
you is to be printed in the Figaro"
and will consequently be read by the
entire world, it will undoubtedly be
Indifferent to you to hold it before a
third person"
"A third person, brought by you,
cannot be an enemy, and for that rea-
son ! may ask his name.
paul Nadar.
Then Chincholle explains tho object
OF his visit.
Il understand, answered the exile.
You question me; we shall talk.
We shall try to forget Nadar while,
from time to time, he squeezes little
rubber ball and notes down my least
gestures. DO you know what you are
asking me? The possibility, for you,
TO bring out a sensational number,
giving me, in exchange, the certainty
Of being ridiculous. But that does
not matter; ! consent | have been
ridiculed so often that once moro or
less is of no Importance.
NJ. ChinchOlle then brings in Paul
Nodar, who hides his apparel behind
his back and shakes hands with the
exile.
well, dear friend" said the gener-
al to Chincholle, "let us light a cigar
etten
81 shall commence, General, by say
ing how much |, with all your friends,
regret that you have taken up your
quarters so far from Paris. When you
were in London only eight hours Sepa-
rated from the members of your party.
What difference to-day! 1t is quite
u journey TO get to st. Heller. Only
two boats leave Granville each week,
aud at ire gular hours.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-01-30
TALK is CHEAP,

twill In
They generally represented
in every the i promptly refunded
will would
itsefu suchtr
And why when
by
es integrity and sound financial standing then wd mean business And
their Dr. Perce Golden Medical Discovery to do all
Dr. Pies Golden Medical Discovery checks the tu inroads of
march of of
Lungs which pud and enrices the blood thereby curing
powerfully tonic well alternative in its effects hence
feelings" experienced by the debitated Especially has manifested
OIL Enlarged Glands
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-01-30

BY local applications, as they can rot reach the
way to cure Deafness, and that is by constitu-
tional remedies. Deafness is caused by an in
famed condition Of the mucous lining Of the
Eustachian Tube. When this tube gets in
famed you have rumbling sound or imperfect
hearing, and when 1t is entirely closed Deaf
ness Is the result, and unless the Inflammation
can be taken ont and this tube restored TO its
normal condition, hearing will be destroyed
forever; nine cases out Of ten are caused by
catarrh, which is nothing but an infamcd con-
dtion of the mucous surfaces. Wcwill give One
Hundred Dollars for any case Of Deafness
Caused by Catarrh) that we can not cure by
taking Halls Catauh Cure. Send for circulars,
free. FL. CHENEY & CO., Toledo. U.
ES-Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-01-30
California Excursions

Pullman Tourist Sleeping car excursions TO
California and the Pacific Coast points leave
Chicago every Thursday, Kansas City every
Friday via the Santa Fe Route. Ticket rate
from Chicago $40, from Kansas City $500.
Sleeping car rate from Chicago 81. 90 per double
berth, from Kansas City So. 90 per double berth.
Everything furnished except meals. These ex-
cursions are personally conducted by expert
enced excursion managers, who accompany
parties to destination. For excursion folder
containing full particulars and map folder and
time table OF the Santa Fe Route and rescrv-
ing of sleeping car berths, address,. NJ. Osgood,
Gen. Agt., A. r. & S. +. r. r., 100 4th st., Des
Mones Iowa
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-01-30
THE CITY OF GEMS.

Ceylon's Treasures Which First
Became Known In London.
Ratnapura, The city OF gems, is the
center of district twenty or thirty
miles square, in almost all OF which a
stratum OF gravel six feet to twenty
feet under the surface exists. Through
out this area gem pits are TO DO seen
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-01-30

Druggists report this fact with reference to
La Grippe, that wherever the epidemic pre-
walls, the sales of Aliens Lung Balsam increase
(Of course they do.) Every one knows that
this excellent remedy will quiet the irritation,
attending this most distressing disease. Be
sure you ask the Druggist for Aliens Lung
Balsam. Sold at 25c, Soc, and Sl.00 a bottle.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-01-30
How to Buy Buppies.

The correct way to buy goods Of any kind, is
from the manufacturer when possible. For
sixteen years the Elkhart Carriage and Harness
Manufacturing Company OF Elkhart, Ind, have
sold direct to the consumer at Wholesale prices,
saving their customers the middle mans profit
As they ship anywhere with privilege of exam
nation before paying. and pay all charges II
not satisfactory, the buyer runs no risk. See
their advertisement, and send for catalogue
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-01-30
Candid Criticism.

Author: 'In my new play TO expre Sc
hate have put in the mouth OF the
heavy villain the words Il would poison
the waters of the ocean What dc
you think OF that expression? Good,
isn't it?' Candid friend: mo; III
idiotic. Nobody drinks tho waters o
the ocean, so what sense 10 tnere il
poisoning them?"
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-01-30
Loves Universal Language.

was sIrauScr W ner SpeeCH,
And knew no way her love TO reach.
Our languages were different quite
And left me in a sorry plight
But when her eyes my own dared seea
Hooked the thou ght could not speak.
And though her tongue could not confess
She smiled me back her answer YEA
Words, so found, are needless things
The heart has swifter, surer wings,
And love its messengers will find
To carry its thoughts from mind to mind
Tongues are confused in speech and name,
Love- language ever is the same.
We sealed our bond of perfect bliss
In one deep universal kiss.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-01-30
To Dispel Colds,

Headaches and Feyers, to cleanse the system
effectually, yet gently when costive or bilious,
or when the blood is impure or sluggish, to
permanently cure habitual constipation, to
awaken the kidneys and liver to a healthy
activity, without irritating or weakening them,
use Syrup of Figs.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-01-30
Ola Cautious DISPOSITION.

"John," said wife from under the bed.
clothes, to her husband, who had come In very
late, 81 think you would do well on Wall
street"
81 do (hic) well N Wall stree, m dear2"
"Ycs, John, you are such very cautious
man. Aren't those your boots you have in
your handP'
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-01-30
FrankneSS.

Mr.. Henderson (at luncheon)-What's
thisl
Waiter-Das harm san'wich, boss.
81 ordered one here yesterday, and you
brought me four large slices of bread and more
ham than could eatn
''Well yo' see, boss, we only opened d. res
torator yistahday, an dat wuz decoy."
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-01-30

now so prevalent and known in Europe as La
Grippe is not common cold as many suppose,
but In connection with a cold its ravages are
more serious. 1t is q fact worthy of note that
the throat and Bronchial tube, curing the
Cough and giving the patient great relief. All
Medicine Dealers sell the Lung Balsam at 25c.,
50c., and S100 bottle.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-01-30
An Arab Saving.

Remember, three things come not back:
The arrow sent upon its track
1t will not swerve, it will not stay.
Its speed; it flies to wound or Stay.
The spoken word, so soon forgot
BY thee; but it has perishel not:
In other hearts'tis living still.
And doing work for good or ILL.,
And the lost opportunity,
That cometh back no more to thee.
In vain thou weepest, in vain dost yearn,
Those three will nevermore return.
Century Bric-a-Brac.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-01-30
Fitting.

Prof. Kahoop Erecting the Bells. They are
neither man nor woman. They are neither
brute nor human. They are ghouls-
Col. Kaw (cntering) Wal, by George! that
thar's the best poetical description of a Kansas
loan agent ever heerd
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-01-30
In New York, of Course.

Police Commissioner Ito candidate) Sup
pose you were to arrest a criminal, and he
were to offer you dollar to let him go, would
ron do itf
Candidate-No sOr.
'What would you say 20 hm!'
cpd say tc him: 'Thry me wild fivcr.'"
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-01-30
The old, Old story.

A little cough; feeling i'll;
A headache oft; daily chill;
A slower walk; quckened breath;
frequent talk Of coming death.
No strength to rise from day to day;
From loving eyes he fades away.
Now lifts no more the weary head,
The struggles DER; the man is dead.
Such is the fatal progress of consumption.
How often is repeated the old, old story. Yet
not half SO often as 1t was before the know.
ledge came to mankind that there was a dis
covery in medical science by which the dread
disease could be arrested in its early stages and
the patient restored to health. This wonder
full remedy, is DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-01-30
Not Miracle Workers.

Lawyer-You say you want this will drawn
up SO that your heirs can not break it!
Testator-Yes. Make 1t good and tight.
'My dear, sir, lawyers can do a good deal,
but we are no miracle workers"