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Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-08-14

Coffee boiled longer than ono min
ute is coffee spoiled.
Boil clothespins IN clean wuter once
n month. and thoy will DO much moro
durable.
Warm dishes for tho table by Inn
mersing them In hot water, not by
standing them on O hot stove.
Open canned fruit an hour or two
before Il Ia needed for use II ia far
richer when tho oxygen Is thus re-
stored 10 IT,
Clean carved ivory with paste OF
dampened sawdust and u few drops OF
lemon juice. Lay II on thiokly. allow
II 10 dry, aud then remove with u nail
brush.
Add tablespoonful OF borax 10
pun OF hot soapsuds; put your table
silver In II, and let IL stand two hours.
Rinse IL with clear water aud polish
with soft cloth or channels.
Bronzes may bo plunged into boiling
wator until warm, then cleaned with
soap-suds aud driod with old linen
cloths, II this Ia Intellectual try bees
wax and turpontlne, rubbed on and Off
with clean soft cloths; sweet OIL and
polishing with chamols Is another
remedy.
"Tho proper way 10 brush tho hair"
says u woll.known hairdrosser, "'is not
TO brush IL longthwlso, but 10 hold the
ends OF the hair, II 1t IL long enough,
and simply scrub tho scalp with tho
brush. This process promotes the cir
culation OF tho blood and excites tho
oil-glnnds TO action. Aftor tho hair
has been thoroughly brushed in this
way. 1t should then DO iiulshed with u
fow vigorous strokes lengthwso OF tho
hair
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-08-14
POPULAR SCIENCE.

Aluminium Is said TO answer very
we'll for sextants, mining instruments,
and other similar purposes whore
strength, accuracy aud lightnoss ara
desirable qualities.
Tho object-glass OF the Lick telc.
scope In California has an area OF
1918 square inches, The next largest
that Mt Pulkown In Russia, has an area
OF only FOG square inches.
Blacksmiths can start fire by
pounding violently II rod of soft iron,
first spreading on the anvil layer oil
powdered coal dust This Is II good
illustration of the conversion OF foros
into heat.
Tbunderstorms are said TO DO more
numerous in low ATTITUDES than in
high. and one reason given for their
being less destructive In England than
In some other countries Is the damp
moss OF the climate.
In England. where particular atten
tontion has been given to tho subject
OF electric brakes, n means has been
discovered by which n train going
thirty miles an hour can. by an cleo
trical brake, be brought TO u standstill
In space OF 200 feet.
The fact that the waves 10 the North
Sea differ In shape, when caused by a
northeast wind under high pressure
from those caused by southwest wind
with low barometer, Is considered rs a
proof that the air In an anti-cyclone IL
descending current and the air In
cyclone an Attending current
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-08-14
JOB WORK
Such 49,
Cards, Blil-nsads, Circulars, Pos.
tiers, Etc., Etc.,
sxHcursp 70 oRpsR IN THE rnArzsr AHy
rRoxrrHsr MANNER AND A.
REASONABLE RATES.
wApp,y here before ordering elsewhere.

ing. and no improvement can be mad
by IT, The males should come frot
the best stock, aud should IN no way
be related TO the females.
When tho farmer churns his milk
and sells butter no docs not deprive
his soil OF fertility. The buttermlls
may be fed TO swine and poultry with
profit, but when meat and eggs are
sold the fertility OF the soil goes also.
Nothing rob, the soil faster than sell
Ing milk, and unless the farmer pro-
cures fertilizers or buys large pro.
portion OF bran and llnseed meal his
farm will deteriorate.
There is no doubt OF great waste
OF butter fats by the setting Of milk
When the temperature Is reduced to
i5o or below, and held there. aud not
allowed to rise above 45o for twelve
hours. the cream win all get up. But
II the temperature rises up 10 800 or
above, then tho milk should stand
fully twenty-four hours When the
conditions for the cream-rising are un-
favorable, 1t Ia advised TO put less
milk into the pans or cans, TO put cold
water into tho milk. and, II possible
to surround tho vessels with cold
water A common mistake Is made to
put cold water about tho cans, and
when IL Is warmed by the milk not TO
remove II and put moro cold water In
Its place, This should be done several
times 10 insure the best results,
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-08-14
KEMMLER GONE
The First Execution in History by
Electricity.

With short, sharp shock pain
less as far as the world will ever know
tho soul OF William Kemmler was
separated from his body at6;40 o'clock
on the morning OF August 9th at Au-
burn, N. Y. A cap adjusted TO tho
head OF a man bound captive in a
strange looking chair, "a lever quickly
swung around the arc OF semi. circle,
quick convulsion, u sudden revival
of muscular action, another turn OF
the lever, "a pause room filled with
sickening fumes-and twenty-seven
witnesses of the first electricide IN
history knew that the death OF Tillie
Ziegler had been avenged In law and
the crime OF William Kemmler ex-
plated so far as human hands could
force expiration.
He looked at the little circle OF men
around him, seeming rather pleased
at being the center OF interest War
den Durston, with hand on the back
of chair, said: Now, gentlemen,
this is William Kemmler. i have
warned him that he has got TO die. and
II he has anything TO say he will say
it." AS the warden finished kemmler
said: "Well, | wish every one good
luck in this world, and ] think am
going to good place and the papers
have been saying that's not so. That's
all have to say"
While the straps were being arranged
Kemmler said to the warden and his
assistant: Take your time; don't be
in hurry. Be sure that everything
is all right" Two or three times he
repeated these phrases. Warden Ours
ton rcassured him with tho remark
that 1t would not hurt him and that he
Durston) would be with him all the
way through. II was not fear that
Kemmler felt. IL was certain pride
in the exactness OF the experiment.
He seemed to have greater interest
in its success than those who had made
the preparations for ii and who were
watching its progress 10 Its final fatal
conclusion.
The current was kept on the second
time until the body fumed and gave off
an unpleasant odor. Doctors unite IN
the belief that death was painless;
that all consciousness was destroyed
at the moment OF contact.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-08-14

report OF inc IOWA w satner ana crop
service for the week ending Aug. 8th,
1890.
DEs MONIES, IA, AuG. .. 1890,
TEMPERATURES. Tho average tenn
peratuie OF the past week was 80 de-
grees to 90 degrees above normal
throughout tho State. AT the Gen.
trail Station the excess was 81 degrees
The amount OF sunshine was also
above an average.
RAINFALL The severity OF the
drouth was greatly mitiga,ed by
showers on the I'd, Sd and 9th, which
brought n measure OF relief to all
parts OF the State, Reports OF pre-
cipitation above normal are received
from the following counties: Adair,
LOO inches; Adams, 1926; Black Hawk
1928; Buena Vista, Las; Clarke, | 70;
Davis, Icy; Decatur, 2.50; Iowa l.6l;
Jones, 2.24; jackson, 1853; Johnson,
l.24 ;:Lucas 1855; Greene, ?. To- Henry,
1.50; Howard, l.2l; Keokuk, l.50;
Mahaska, 1876; Buchanan, 1.52; JAS
per, l.25; Polk, 100; Washington,
1.6i; Wright, $50; Dubuque, 3,62;
Fayette, l.47; Grundy, 400; Scott,
l.2S; Woodbury., 1863.
The showers on the Sd and 9th inst.
were accompanied by wind squalls
and hail, which wrought some local
damage to crops and buildings. The
hail storms were most severe In toe
northern tier OF counties, resulting In
loss OF of stock and crops in II belt
about ~ miles wide and 40 TO so long,
Near Des Moines on the Sd, buildings
and haystacks were damaged, but
there was no "cyclone" or tornado.
as reported abroad.
On the 9th, wind and hail in
hicted considerable loss in Union and
| Taylor counties, the track OF the
storm being about miles wide.
CONDITION OF CROPS. Secretary
Shaffer has tabulated the reports Of
about LOO crop correspondents, rep
resenting every county in the State,
showing condition OF crops Aug. LIST.
Following are the averages OF leading
crops: Corn 79i per cont; sorghum,
80; flax, 90; millet, So; potatoes. 60;
sweet potatoes, so; broom corn, 76;
apples, Go; grapes, 80; pastures, ~.
Average yield per acre OF thre shing;
Winter wheat, l4i bushels; spring
wheat, ll3; oats, 80; winter barley,
PA! spring barley, "a; rye, lia;
clover seed, "a; timothy, 80; hay
averages IA tons.
Tho past week has materially i'm
proved the outlook for all growing
crops, especially corn and late pota-
toes. With fairly good conditions In
the remainder of tho season, this
State will produce rs per cent OF an
average corn crop. and prices will
favor the producers this year.
They are entitled to II benefit, now
,,nA fhnn
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-08-14
WAR IN TEXAS
Bloodshed Among Rangers, Miners
and Mexicans.

News has been brought TO Maria,
Texas, by the foreman OF the mines at
Shafter, OF tho ambushing by Mexi-
cans of party OF miners, rangers and
deputy sheriifs. l.. +. Graves, state
ranger, was instantly killed, and a
deputy sheriff and a deputy marshal
were seriously wounded. The fire was
returned and il is reported one Mexi-
can was killed and several wounded.
The miners and rangers have about
one hundred Mexicans surrounded and
are guarding them until further assist
ance can get to them, when they will
pick out those connected with the
shooting and bring them TO Maria Tor
safe-keeping. The trouble is said 10
have come from the lynching of a
Mexican some months ago. Parties
who came TO Paris. Texas, from Cope
land, /. T., say that Deputy Marshal
Ladd attempted TO arrest JEFF Shoals,
a notorious negro outlaw, and des-
perate encounter ensued in which both
Ladd and Shoals were killed.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-08-14
A Spanish Submarine Boat.


Stain would appear to treat her i'm
ventors better than most nations. A
naval lieutenant, Isaac Peral, has con
structed submarine boat moved by
electricity. which, according to the
Spanish press is the greatest invention
OF the age. an opinion apparently
shared by the government. as Mon,
day nights council, on the proposal o,
the minister OF marine, conferred a
title OF nobility upon Lieutenant Peral
and presented him with 100000 co.,
O00) for services to his country aud as
u testimony OF his countrymen's graft.
tude. IL is not stated whether this
sum represents the monetary value OF
the patent But without wishing for a
moment to detact from the merit-oi
Lieutenant. Peral. whose boat may be
the most perfect OF it's kind, 1t may DO
pointed out that similar vessels have
existed for many years past in other
countries, fact which the Spanish
newspapers seem TO forget or at least
to ignore. while heaping almost full
some eulogy on Lieutenant Pcral as in
ventor OF Inventors London Times.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-08-14

Tho Beauty OF Hebron. once tho
lending potato for carly crop in these
parts, still maintains It's character for
reliability aud good quality, IL never
misses good yield.
In good rich ground and mono
other mood be used for turnips Au-
gust Is good month In which TO SOW
them. Purple strap lenf Is II favorite
sort, but for keeping, many SOW with
tbem the yellow globe.
IL Is very difficult TO kill some forms
OF fungi. The spores OF tho fungi that
cause club foot In cabbage have stood
tho test OF n temperature OF twenty
degrees below zero aud the heat OF TN
oven while roasting ley Of mutton.
Because some plants ure partial TO
moisture, IL does not Indicate that
such plants must be grown In II wet
soil. There Is quito n difference be-
tween wet uudrnined soil and soil
that retnius only sufficient moisture TO
be OF advantage TO the crop.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-08-14
REBELLIoUs CoNvICTs.
Serious Trouble at Massachusetts,
Prison.

For some time past trouble has been
brewing ut the Charleston state prison
in Massachusetts, having It's origin In
the objection OF the inmates TO submit
TO the enforcement Of the Bertillion
system of measurements. The other
day the convicts in the shoe shop re-
fused TO obey orders, and, rs If hy
some pre-arranged signal, all set up u
terrific yell, and missiles OF every
description were sent flying in all
directions, the windows on tho north
and west sides being entirely demol-
ished. They made dash for the
yard and mob OF over fifty infuriated
convicts rushed for the various walls,
Instantly the sentries began firing.
The other officers OF the institution
were quickly ut hand, ana with drawn
revolvers soon massed the gang in
groups after hard fight, in which
clubs were freely used and many con-
victs' head we're badly crushed. Word
was quickly sent to the police head
quarters, and in short time 200
policemen reached the prison In patrol
wagons. II is not thought any.of the
prisoners were seriously wounded, but
as the excitement has not fully sub
sided it is impossible TO say what the
result OF the shooting was. The guard
on the walls have been trebled, and u
large number OF police are masscd in
the vicinity.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-08-14
THE KINGS EDICT.
Semi ON Sed Sends Greeting to His
Faithful Subjects.

As usual the king issued the edict
calling upon his faithful subjects to
assemble and celebrate. This is word
ed as follows:
EDiCT-sENI on sED SENDS GREETING.
To HIS Fdiihfd, True and EJpectdnt SubjectS:
The diurnal revolutions have been well nigh
accomplished. The echoing step aud stately
tread Of the sacred Pachyderm Is heard In the
distance. Prepare! Make ready! A golden
stream from the east the west, the north, ~
south, has been poured into his lap. Ills hand
is open. lie comes again In majesty and glory
to revive the homage Of his people and dis
tribute his rewards. The stars Ia their mighty
courses, darkllng through space, will pause as
they behold Glorious will be his appearlngl
His royal robe will contain one hundred and
sixty seven millions, two hundred and seventy
thousand square yards The borders OF his
garment are seven In number-of different
lengths and widths with phylacteries round
about. His feet are shod with iron, the better
to trample down his enemies. But to his faith.
full subjects his footsteps shall be washed In
butter. The thunderings Of his voice cause
corrupt dynastes TO tremble, and kings TO
abdicate and fec away.
Hear We his people, and harken diligently TO
his words that you may bask In bis SMILES aud
see his face IN peace. Thus saith the king;
Come now, all ye faithful of all classes, trades,
professions, races and colors, and every eoodi-
ton OF life. Cease your daily ayocatlons. As
semble yei Assemble We, on the 2nd, 3d, 4th
and 9Th Of your month, September, ana year
1890, at the capital and metropolis OF the state
Of Iowa, that you may sec his glory and do the
Great King homage wi IA undivided hearts.
hing SEM ON SEQ.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-08-14
DEMOCRATICC CONVENTION
The Iowa Democracy Put Forth
a Ticket and Platform
Proceedings of the state Conven.
ton Held at Cedar Rapids
August 9th, 1890.

The convention met promptly at 10
o'clock. The opera house, tastefully
decorated In red, white and blue fes-
toons, was thronged from stage to
gallery, ladies filling the boxes, Great
enthusiasm prevailed when, at the
very opening, Miss Margaret Camp
bell, representing the Goddess Of
Liberty, with six little girls with gilt
crowns as attendants, carried on the
stage huge banner sprinkled with
roses, bearing the portraits OF Cieve-
land and Boies and the significant
figures 1882" The convention grew
uproariously happy when Cato Sells
proposed three cheers and tiger for
1.-TWO Of Americas grandest statesmen,
Grover Cleveland and Horace Boies,"
which delegates gave with hearty lung
power. After prayer by Rev. Thos
L. Gregor, of Grace Episcopal church.
Chairman Dunn nominated Gid. B.
McFall, of Mahaska county, temporary
chairman; John Springer secretary.
McFall was cordially greeted by the
convention. He came forward and
delivered the opening address In a
clear voice, and was frequently ap-
plauded.
When the applause died away the
roll OF districts was called and the
following committees annouuced:
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-08-14
TROUBLE AMONG INDIANS
Gen. Merritt Receives Instructions

Gen. Merritt Receives instructions
TO Have Troops in Readiness.
The Secretary OF the Interior has
received telegram from Mr.. Bennett,
Indian Agent at Muskogee, !. T., say
ing that the Chlckasaw situation is
serious, and that there Is great danger
OF an outbreak on the day OF the cleo
ton on account OF the disfranchise-
ment of squaw men. In communi-
cation to the President. the Secretary
expresses the opinion that there is no
great probability OF an outbreak to
such an extent as 10 require the inter-
ference OF troops. yet as a precaution
he recommends that the Secretary OF
War be directed to have such troops
as are at Fort Gibson in complete
readiness to respond to any order that
may be necessary to suppress riot at
the election. In reply to Agent Ben
nett's telegram the Secretary directs
that no request for the assistance OF
troops be made unless riots OF a
dangerous character actually break
out The Government" he says,
"does aot intend to display force OF
troops until the last emergency"
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-08-14
Stock and Dairy Items.

Scalded bran makes an excellent
food for pigs. A little corn meal added
improves II. Thin 1t down with skim
milk or butter-milk.
IL is estimated that for fattening
hogs one bushel OF corn Is equal to
three bushels OF oats, and that when
fod dry, shelled corn Is more econom-
ical than corn meal for hogs, especial
ly il the cost OF grinding Is taken into
consideration.
Damp. wet locations for sheep are
promotive OF foot rot, and damp quar-
ler5 at night causes colds A sheep
worry quickly succumbs to disease, and
too much care cannot be given the
flock in providing dry quarters. shade
and fresh water.
One OF the evils OF breeding is that
Of exchanging males between neigh
bors. II IT, only system OF kabrsed-
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-08-14
Grape culture.

The horticulturist Of the Agrlcultur-
n. Department in Washington gives
this valuable hint TO those intending
TO engage in grape culture: The dis
tiuguishing peculiarly Of a good grape
climate is, primarily, that OF an entire
absence OF mildew on the foliage. The
presence OF water or moisture on the
leaves is necessary for the extension
OF mildew. therefore the best grape
climates in this country are those OF
gfoatest immunity from dews.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-08-14
Large Rye Crops.

Rye Is much more neglected than
wheat. but, like many other neglected
things including men, will respond TO
good treatment, as we'll as those that
absolutely require IL TO do anything ut
sll. Ii Is harder than wheat not
subject 10 Hessian fly, or as we know
Of TO my other insect enemy. Rye
will produce something under neglect,
while with wheat such treatment must
lose both seed and what little labor
has been bestowed II does not re-
qulre much heterogeneous manures. but
phys for phosphate and potash us well
ns any other grain. There are many
more large crops OF rye this year Oh an
% wheat. and IL Is peculiar seSon
Wien this Is not the fact
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-08-14
True Enough.

why don't you wear -aur glass
eve now. as you used to do?" asked
the humorist's wife, addressing her
husband. because it hurts me in my
profession, love" Hurts you in youc
profession. Why, how can that be- r.
..It Is not an original eye, dear"
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-08-14

"That must be Boston glrl.n "Why do
you think sol' "She is all freckled.n SLOW
does that make her Boston girlm swell,
you see, she has her specks on"
A scientific observer declares that the house
cats OF the world carry at least thirty per cent
OF the ordinary fatal diseases from house to
house
The first cotton factory In Constantinople
has Just been established there.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-08-14

The streets of Wichita, Kansas are to be
paved with jasper.
Moscow has society for the endowment OF
poor brides.