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Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-08-14
THEY auAlLep BEFORE WOMEN.
Noted Men Who Were Confused In tia
Presence OF the Opposite Sex.

The writer, says the Boston Journal,
knows il for fact that Caleb Cushing,
who with tho exception of Rufus
Choate (par noiile tratrum). was the
best man to sit and listen to he has
ever been acquainted with, was sub
Btantially dumb in the society of wo-
men. He either did not know how to
talk to them, or he would not and be
could scarcely look in the face of one
of them without blushing. He could
not look them fairly in the eyes. in
fact. nor could he men, either, for that
matter. There seemed to be an unac.
countable timidity and shrinking about
him as there was even about Choate
himself, great man as he was.
And the writer would remark in
passing that he remembered, as to the
latter, that one evening at one of the
large hotels in Boston there was re.
union, for some purpose. of the grad
yates of Harvard College In and about
Boston, and Choate was one of the in
vited guests. The late brilliant Josiah
Quincy. Jr. Gas be was them. presided
at the table with his usual inimitablc
grace and piquancy. While the COM
pany were assembling the writer (then
a very young MANI was standing by
himself in u corner when Choate came
in with slouchy gait and his head
down, looking as confused as school.
boy, and, catching glimpse of the
writer he rushed eagerly toward him
and. grasping his arm, said substan.
TALLY. You must help me up to the com.
mittec," who were standing IN the hall
receiving the guests.
We had only advanced a few steps
however, when Choate being discov.
cred was pulled hither and thither by
hosts of hands, and the writer was left
again to commune with himself, OF
with others like him and of his own
age who happened to be standing near
not, however, before he had ventured
modestly to remark to Choate how sur.
prised he was that man of his ex.
perience and distinction should be at
all DESTROYS of thus walking under
cover. as it were. And / have stated
In previous paper how he always
avoided as much as possible the eyes
of men, and how, when walking from
his Office to his house, he preferred to
VAIN tHlUuSu iuucS uhu tHe udtIONCsl
rather than through the most crowded
streets. He was very particular in this
respect.
have it from authority which can
not be questioned that MIR. Gushing
once, at an evening party in Newbury.
port, attempting to make himself agree.
able. it is presumed, said to pretty
bright-eyed girl of seventeen or eight.
cen summers, and quite distinguished
for her beauty and accomplishments in
the circle of her young admirers:
pray, Miss -, can you tell me how
love begins3" And she instantly re.
piled, with u merry twinkle and
smile Why, with L, of course" thus
discomtitting the distinguished scholar
and statesman, and getting the laugh
of tho bystanders upon him.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-08-14
Fell Among Thieves.

Mr.. Williams, the great English
criminal lawyer, had his collie stolen
and had to pay for the dogs return
He said. when talking of the dog
thieves: II ventured to remark
that they must be doing a thriving
business, EGO being large sum to re.
ceive for the restoration of one dog.
The answer received was that it wa,
only two quid apiece, as there are ten Of
us in 1t. and it is share and share alike.
/ then somewhat modestly remarked
that, knowing who was, l thought il,
rather too bad of them to steal my dog.
'Ah! that's the best OF it., said one O,
them. Lord. sir, you should have seen
how my pal Bin here did laugh.
Amt it rather hard says !. to take
the counselor's dawg? Not Bit
Jim. says he; he's had good lot Out
of us, and why shouldn't we get q lit
tie out Of im9"-Spectator.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-08-14
Making Assurance DoubIy Sure.

II was passing by Chinese laundry
In basement" says writer In the At
lanta Constitution, land, CHANGING TO
look in, saw a pigtailcd Mongolian sit
ting in the corner with pile of those
iimjam-looking figured slips of yellow
paper In front of him and the lisl-bo
open on the table where you go to pay
for yoGr washee, washec.
"Nothing funny In that
mo; it was rather tragic, though
said funny at first"
"Was he SHINING a ratf'
mo; he had log-chain fastened
around his neck secured by big pad
lock, and there was look of remorse
and resignation on his saddle colored
face that awoke my sympathies. Walk.
ing In, l was met by another Chinaman.
who came hustling out Of an adjoining
room, his face wreathed In smiles and
soapsuds. Said l: What's the matter
with this man, Gin SlingY
"D.s man, ehf He.he! Dis man
clerkee. Keepee cashee. One day say
Canada. Now he sleepee here alice
tines. Ehf See? Hell her
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-08-14

ter OF mile distant. Down they camel
thousands upon thousands, their
front extending a mile in breadth,
while the earth shook beneath their
thunderous gallop, and as they came
closer, their shaggy frontlets doomed
dimly through the columns of dust
thrown up from the dry soil. The two
hunters knew that their only hope for
life was to split the herd, which, though
it had so broad front, was OF very
deep. If they failed they would newt.
ably be trampled to death.
Waiting until the beasts were in
close range. they opened a rapid fire
from their heavy breech-loading rifles,
yelling at the top Of their voices. For
a moment the result seemed doubtful.
The line Numbered steadily down on
them; then it swayed violently, as two
or three of the brutes Immediately in
their front fell beneath the bullets,
while the neighbors made violent effort
to press off sideways. Then q narrow
wedge-shaped rift appeared In the line,
and widened as it came up closer, and
the buffaloes, shrinking from their foes
in front, strove desperately to edge
away from the dangerous neighbor.
hood; the shouts and shots were re-
doubled; the hunters were almost
choked by the cloud of dust through
which they could see the stream of dark
huge bodies passing within rile-length
on either side; and in a moment the
peril was over, and the two men were
left alone on the plain, unframed,
though with their nerves terribly
shaken. The herd carcered on toward
the horizon, save five individuals who
had been killed or disabled by the
shots. Theodore Roosevelt, IN 81.
Nicholas.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-08-14
Dinz Whips a Liar.

Attention was some time ago drawn
In this country, says the London Truth,
to some silly personal attacks made
against Nine Patti in Mexican paper.
Apropos to these libels, Mr.. Ruben, the
well-knowu American artists agen,
who accompanied Nine. Patti tc
Mexico, has told the true-and good
story.
The libels consisted in the fact that
Nine. Patti was accused of calling Mrs.
Diaz, the wife of the Mexican presi.
dent, a "washer-woman." The state.
ment was grotesquely untrue, for Mrs.
Diaz is personal friend of Nine. Patti,
and the falsehood was presumably only
in order to damage the great singer in
Mexico. President Diaz. it seems
settled the matter in his own fashion
He sent message asking the editor Of
the paper to call upon him.
The fattered Mexican journals
came, and was then invited to take 8
stroll In the garden. Duly arrived
there, the president removed his coat
gave the libeler sound thrashing o
the good old-fashioned sort. So, a
any rate, says Mr.. Ruben, and if h,
speaks truly | congratulate President
Diaz,
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-08-14
OFFICIAL FACTS.
The Hawkcye Insurance Company
in the State Auditors Report.

From the Just published 2lst annual report
Of the Auditor of State, Of the State of Iowa
on Insurance, we have CLEANED some interest
ing facts in reference to the condition and
standing of Iowa companies. Table No. Ill
In that report is an exhibit of the condition
and business of all companies other than Life
operating in Iowa during the year 1889, and
including both home and foreign companies.
1t is there shown that the Hawkeye, of Dcs
Moines, has the largest amount Of cash assets
of any Iowa company, thus guaranteeing to
the policy holder the best and surest indem-
nifty. 1t is further shown that this company
has the largest net surplus Of any stock COM
pany in the State. This net surplus represents
the amount of its assets over and above all
liabilities, and is feature Of its condition as
compared with other companies which COM
mends 1t to the confidence and patronage OF
the public. 1t is also shown in the
same table that during the year 1889 the
income of the Hawkeye was the largest OF any
company, either home or foreign, doing
business In Iowa, proof conclusive that 1t has
the confidence of the people, and is the most
extensively patronized 1t issued last year
IA ,463 policies to citizens Of Iowa, being the
largest number Of policies ever issued by any
company during one year in the state. Its
losses have been paid within an average Of ten
days from date of loss, showing remarkable
promptness in this respect. To many peo-
Pile figures and statistics are dry and dull read
ing, but, as in this case, they often tell story
that is worthy of attention. With the largest
cash assets, the largest surplus, the largest
income and the largest issue of policies, the
Hawkeye stands at the head of all Iowa COM
panics and first in the confidence of the peo-
Pile of Iowa to which state it confines its BUSH
ness. President L. J. Ingersoll and Secretary
Adam Howell have no superiors in the man
agement of insurance business, and to them
is chiefly to be attributed credit for the sue
cess of this Company
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-08-14
THE JEWEL oE THE INDIAN COBRA.
Explanation of Wonder That Has Long
Puzzled the Naturalist.

The natives of the jungle say some
cobras carry precious stones about
with them, and at night coil in the
grass to watch them glitter Prof.
Hensoldt, the Indian traveller says:
Zone night native called me to see
this wonder. Close to the waters
edge stood an immense tamarind tree,
and within fifty yards of it the cody
halted and mysteriously pointed to the
root of the tree. A foot from the trunk
l observed in the grass greenish
light, apparently proceeding from a
single point After time l could see
the cobra coiled near the foot of the
tree, slowly swaying its head to and
fro in front of the shining object.
Unfortunately l had no gun, and
my guide, who seemed to feel that he
was responsible for my safety, entreat-
ed me so earnestly to let the snake
alone that i acceded. Moreover he
promised to bring me this stone within
three days. The cody kept his word.
for the second morning afterward he
brought the stone. He had climbed
the tamarind tree before dark. and
after the snake had taken up his posi-
ton he had emptied a bag of ashes up
on the stone. The frightened reptile,
after chasing about for while trying
to find its treasure, had gone off. The
cody remained in his safe position un.
til daylight, when he descended the
tree, dug the stone out of the ashes,
and here it was in my hand.
The cobra stone was q semi-trans-
parent water-worn pebble of yellowish
color about the size of large pea
which in the dark, when previously
warmed emitted greenish, phospho-
resent light. found it to be chloro-
phane, a rara variety of fluorspar.
THE mystery is not difficult to ex-
plain. Cobras feed on insects and
seem to have an especial liking for
firehies. Only the male tireflies fly
about, and close observer will notice
that constant swarm of the male in
sects will fly near the females, which
sit on the ground and emit an intermit-
tent glowing light. The cobra uses his
phosphorescent stone as decoy fol
the firefies. Competition would lead
to the snakes Selling and carrying of
the treasure, and habit has become
hereditary" -Harper's Magazine.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-08-14
LOVE is ENOUGH"
A Tragedy which Followed a Marriage
with q Girl who Couldn't Cook.

The groom was loving. the bride was fair;
Her ewes met his with a witching air;
Ehe was tender and meek as maid could DC.
And she had no more sense than babe OF
three.
"Youngster, beware!" the old men said;
we've tried the pass" But he shook his
He shook that head oracularly;
Tin marriage Love is enough, quoth ne:
Breakfast Mt home. How strange and sweet
But something was wrong with the things 70
eat;
Something was queer in coffee and tea
may, give me a kiss instead" said he.
Dinner at home; but he could not eat.
o rawish potatoesl o kiln-dried meatl =,
you've left out the taste from the soup
"Tn make it all right with kiss" smiled
she.
Supper at home, and he could not eat
o bread like putty! 0 mush OF wheati
o Shiny picklesl o tea of tan!
He rose from the table starving man.
Alack, what aileth that bridegroom now2
He stamps and roars Us he knots his brow.
go home to your mother, and say for mo
That love is not nearly enough, quoth he.
e. S. Turner, in Good Housekeeping,
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-08-14
The Periis of BufraIo-Hun.ing.

On the occasion in question, my
brother and cousin were on their way
homeward. They were just mounting
one of the long, low swells into which
the prairie was broken when they heard
low, m,r.tering, rumbling noise, like
far-off thunder. 1t grew steadily louder
and, not knowing what it meant, they
hurried forward to the top of the rise.
As they reached it, they stopped short
in terror and amazement, for before
them the whole prairie was black with
madly rushing buffaloes.
Afterward they learned that another
couple of hunters, -four or five miles off,
had fired into and stampeded large
herd. This herd, in its rush, gathered
others. all laundering along together
in uncomfortable and increasing panic.
The surprised hunters were far away
from any broken ground or other place
of refuge; while tn vast herd of huge,
plunging, maddc9ed casts was charg.
Ing straight DO, ON saom not quar-.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-08-14
French school boys wear uniforms, and
every institution Of learning has its distinctive
All the year round, you may
-eIv unon Dr. Pierce's Golden

All the year round, you may
rely upon DIR. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery to purify
the blood and invigorate the
system. It's not like the
sarsaparillas, that are said to
be good for the blood in
March, April and May. The
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works equally well at all
times, and in all cases of
blood : taints, or humors, no
matter what their name or
nature.
It's the cheapest blood puri-
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because you only pay for tie
good you get.
Your money is returned if
it doesn't benefit or cure you.
Can you ask morei
Golden Medical Discov-
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sugar to derange digestion.
It's a concentrated vegeta-
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bottles; pleasant to the taste,
and equally good for adults or
children.
The discovery" cures all
Skin, Scalp and Scrofulous
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Salt-rheum, Fever-sores, White
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and kindred ailments.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-08-14
What She Wanted.


She didn't want corner lot way out in Kansas
City.
She didn't want Turkish rug;she didn't think
them pretty.
She hadn't any use for oil, for chromos or for
waters;
She stuck her nose up at the dresses worn by
Jones daughters.
She Just detested diamonds, and thought
jewelry vulgar;
She had no love for ornaments, Roumanian or
Bulger.
She wouldn't drive in coach and four, although
she might have had EN-,
But trudged along the street as did her great
forefather, Adam.
She didn't like the drama. and she thought the
ballet horrid;
She didn't like the weather cold, nor yet SO very
torrid;
She didn't care for household work, and had no
love for dishes;
She let her mother darn her hose, for she de-
tested stitches.
She didn't care for isms. and she never wrote
letter
To the papers telling how she'd try to make the
whole world better
She lived in Massachusetts, she was freckfed
DER with tan,
And all on earth she wanted was marriage
able man.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-08-14

An English solicitor prints upon the
back of his business card portrait Of
himself with the words my Advocate"
beneath it.
Another "old California miner" re-
ports favorably on the gold region in
Maine. extending from Sandy river to
Androscoggin.
Italy has constructed several strong
military fortresses in Abyssinia with a
view of occupying her annexed terri
tory permanently.
The New South Wales minister for
mines declares that. excluding the
quantity obtairable from the Clarence
River District. the colony had S0,000,-
600, 900 tons of coal available.
Oakley Hal, who was Sheriff's counsel
In New York for fifteen years, says he
believes that the term tipstayes as APP
piled to Sherif's officers originated
from the word Tip" to bride.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-08-14

Is valuable practical guide to the great
cataract, illustrated by twenty fine plates from
instantaneous photographs, finely printed and
tastefully bound. 1t will be sent to any ad-
dress by mail, postage paid, on receipt Of
postal note or money order tor fifty cents. BY
o. W. RUGGLEs,
G. P. & T. A., Michigan Central,
Chicago, Ill.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-08-14
Commendable.

All claims not consistent with the high
character of Syrup of Figs are purposely
avoided by the Cal. Fig Syrup Company,
1t acts gently on the kidneys, liver aud
bowels, cleansing the system etlectually, but it
is not cure-all and makes no prctensions that
every bottle will not substantate.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-08-14
Distinction Without Difference

Walking on the beach at Coney Island l
met two Irishmen who were admiring the OBJ
servatory, which, after doing duty at the GEN.
tennial, was removed from Philadelphia and
set up on the island.
sob, Jenny" said one, "jst look at the
high thing"
"Niver mind the height, Pat, but get onto
the length ay it.'
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-08-14
She Misunderstood Him.

''Niiss de Smith-"0ur engagement is brok-
en- from this moment, Mr. Roberts,"
Mr. Roberts-"Why | have done nothing,
have I?'
Miss de Smith-"You have. You promised
to teach me lawn-tennis, and the first thing
you do is to call me Thirty, lovep and not
a day over II, and you know it."
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-08-14

and women from Iowa should prepare
themselves for good positions at some good
Business College or School of Shorthand.
We recommend the Iowa Business College, al
Des Moines, Iowa. You can get lessons by
mail in Shorthand. You can see the school
at work in the catalogue.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-08-14

AT HALF RATES, VIA WABASH LINE,
will be run September 9th and 23d, and Octc
Der 14th, to points in Tennessee, Louisiana
Alabama, Mississippi, Florida and Georgia.
RATE-One Fare for Round Trip. For time
tables, tickets and other particulars, apply te
s. A. Stevenson, Tiki. Agt. Wabash X. r., Des
Moines, Iowa.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-08-14
Postmarks on English Letters.

London people have begun an agita-
ton IN favar OF the addition of the hour
and minute to the postmark on letters
as Is done in American postoffices.
Heretofore the English postmark has
had only the day Of the month, the year.
and the name OF the Office.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-08-14

Having used "Mother's Friend' would not
be without it. 1t is boon to wives who know
they must pass through the painful ordeal of
childbirth. Mrs. G. MELBURNE, Iowa. Write
The Bradfeld Regulator Co., Atlanta, Ca, for
further particulars. Sold by all druggists.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-08-14

When Baby was sick, we gave her cnstoria,
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria,
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria,
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-08-14

Iowa is Justly proud of her excellent schools.
Among the best is Des Moines College. A
thorough corps Of teachers, a fine BODY Of
students, quiet, beautiful surroundings, amid
a cultivated, christian community, render this
an ideal place for study. For catalogues adj
dress Prof A b Price, Des Moines Iowa.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-08-14

There hasnererbeen anything discovered that
will equal Dobbins' Electric Soap for all house.
hold uses. 1t makes paint look like new, and
clothes as phite as SnOW. Our wash-woman says
it is pleasure to use il. Ask your grocer for It.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-08-14

Tolstoi rays marriage is sin. Let this idea
generally obtain, and we expect TO see ire
mendous boom in the matrimonial market.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-08-14

The crank who in this life finds fault with
everything, will probably kick when he goes to
heaven, because he won't have chance to en-.
gage In his favorite pastime.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-08-14

Are you suffering from Liver or Kidney
troubles, and do you want an absolute, posi-
tive cure! California Kidney Tea has been
tested for years and has never failed in single
case. 1t will not fail to give you permanent
cure for any Liver or Kidney trouble. Large
packages are sold for so cts. Ask your drug
gist for it. Sent postpaid on receipt of price
by CALIFORNIA KIDNEY TEA Co., Fairfield,
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-08-14

The government history of the war cannot
be completed for at least ten years yet. 1t
will cost $33, coo volume.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-08-14

Five-year-old William was talking about his
knuckles, and his brother asked him what he
meant. ~ mean the little elbows on my
fingers" was the reply.
The Empress Frederick has collected $685.
600 for the new children's hospital at Berlin.
NIt requires no self-denial for the pawn
broker to keep the pledge.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-08-14

When a woman says she won't, she means,
of course, that she won't. unless she happens
to change her mind
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-08-14

Emperor William has had an electric rail
way built for bringing dishes from the kitchen
into the state dining-room.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-08-14

s. X. COBURN, Mgr, Clarie Scott, writes:
81 find Halls Catarrh Cure a valuable rem
edy.n Druggists sell it, 75c
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-08-14
GLOW tn See Niagara. ~

Every pound of asphalt in the United States
comes from Trinidad, and two firms control
the importation.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-08-14

Goslin-C Commentator say that Cleopatra
was a myth. Sappy-Yeth; understand that
she never wath married.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-08-14
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ICED in three days. BY mail, securely packed from
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