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Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-07-02
THE DEADLY WIRES.
william Benner is Killed by Catch
ing Hold Of Live Electric Wire.

William j. Bonner was clectrocuted
in the rear of the Kirkwood house in
Des Moines, Sunday, June 2Sth by u
brace wire to an electric light pole
which had become heavily charged with
the death dealing current. lie was
going west in the alley and in trying
TO step around mud puddle put out
his hand against the pole. He received
severe shock as he stepped into the
wet place and completed the circuit TO
the ground and graspcd a wire used rs
brace to the pole. Then he received
the full current probably 1909 or
1900 volts of electricity, and was killed
before any one could get him away.
Benner was married man, his wife
being in st. Paul.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-07-02
Tho Printing OF Wall Papers.

In machine printing the plain paper
arrives at the factories in great rolls
OF various qualities to suit the differ
ent purposes and prices for which it is
required, These long rolls are useful
for machine work, which is not cut
into lengths until after it has been
printed. In hand work, on the con-
trary, the rolls are cut into eight-yard
lengths the first thing. The paper is
grounded with one coat of color, al
though sometimes two coats are Civ
en-. The cylinders are fitted with
scrupulous exactness. The paper
then enters the machine, taking up
one color after another as it passes
around the great drum; entering the
machine as plain paper it passes out
cmbellished with u pattern OF many
colors, Then, by n species OF aerial
railway, it is carried up and over ele
waited rods continually moving until,
Mt the very end of the factory it is
rolled up dry into ordinary roll
lengths.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-07-02
SCIENCE AND PROGRESS.
INTERESTING FACTS FOR STuDi-
GUS READERS.
The knieDp Cure-- Machine Writing
--Power of pynamite--TheN Mo-
aragua Canal--Sorting and
c Gaming Wool.

Sorting ana Cleaning Wool
The wool comes into the mill dirty,
greasy, bury, sometimes washed by
the farmer, but generally Just as it is
sheared from the sheep, a filthy aud
unwholesome thing, giving little sign
OF the beautiful white and ilossy sub
stance into which it is soon converted
II must first he sorted, each fleece con
tanning from six TO eight qualities OF
sorts, which the careful manufactures
separates, devoting each quality to
the purpose for which il is best suited
No skill in carding, spinning, weaving
or finishing can possibly produce u
soft or line piece OF goods from u
coarse, hard fiber. When u wooden
thread is to bc spun to the length OF
1880 yards to u pound, or in the
ease OF a worstcd thread to twice that
number OF yards to Il pound every
thing depends upon care in the selcc,
ton OF the fleece and in the sorting
These sorts are imprcgnated with ~
greasy substance called the yolk or
STUNT, caused 10y the animal sccretions
and the persplration Of tho skin, n
compound ol potash and animal fat,
which must be completely eradicatod.
The elimination OF the yolk, dirt, and
foreign substances, common to all
woods, results in n shrinkago Of from
fifty 10 seventy per cent
Our anccsl ors secured their wool in
tubs, much as our wives aud daughters
scour our clothes today, In the hand.
washing OF wool II tub was filed with
the suds, in which one or two men
with long poles stirred the wool unit
clean, whe" they lifted it upon
travelling apron, which carried 1t be
tween q pair OF rollers which squeezed
out the water, The same principle is
applied in the automatic securing now
in vogue, Great forks or rakcs seize
the wool MS it is carried by rollers
from u feeding apron into the iron
tanks, and by alternating motions OF
their teeth give il n thorough securing
Thus clcansed, the wool is delivered
by rollers to the drying machines
where hot air aud great fans are now
utilized to extract all the moisture
without tearing the fiber.
Science Monthly.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-07-02
Novel Electric Climber.

At Seattle there is about to be put
into operation q novel method OF run
ming electric ears up steepgrades. The
electric railway there has very steep
grade about 500 feet long, and it has
been found chat the motors on the
cars are inadequate to surmount the
hill. To correct the difficulty small
conduit about two feet square is con-
structed, and in this is TO run a small
car as counter-balance. Two ropes
will be attached to the counter bal
ance cars, with grips at each end, and
will run around pulleys at the bottom
OF the incline up the counter-balahce
car at the top. When an ordinary
balance car is attached to the rope,
the counter-balancec car runs down the
hill, but when thecars reaches the top
OF the hill it runs down the other side,
and, aided by the motor, it pulls up
the counter-balance car, which is now
ready to bring up another car.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-07-02
The Nicaragua Canal,

Mr.. A. NJ. Wellington, c. f., one OF
the editors of the Engineering News,
speak. in very emphatic terms about
the Nicaragua Canal. A member OF
the News staff, Mr.. Staulfer, has made
n personal investigation of the route
OF the canal, and both he and Mr..
Wellington are satisfied that it is u
easible and promising project.
"The great trouble with the Pa sama
Canal OF DE Lesseps," said Mr., Well
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-07-02
Theory.

Theory is a word which has great
tcrrors for some, but 1t should not
have, lor theory is only another name
for speculation, The very men who
abhor theory, as n term, often the
orizo the most. 1t is because the
name is so frequently misapplied that
men are afraid of it. Theory is sup.
posed to he something which u practi.
cal man, so called, dctcsts; but the
practical man, OF all others uses il the
most in daily work. lio can not see
the actual cause OF tho grunting in the
cylinder, but he forms a theory rs to
what IL IL, ana soon finds the remedy.
Would that we could test all theories
ms promptly! Students and Others
theorile, or speculate in their re-
searches upon tho cause of cylinder
condensation, but they can not put
them to conclusive tostS. Some men
are called theorists, in distinction To
practical men We are all theor-
lists in daily work when we can not
obtain positive proof. Where we can
not see with our eyes aud touch with
aur hands, we must speculate, conjec-
ture; build on slight foundation OF
fact u superstructure of possibilities
which may stand or may tumble
down, II seldom does this last ii tho
spcculator lswell gromdcd in practical
work
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-07-02
A SERIOUS SITUATION.
More Trouble for Foreigners IN
China Probable.

Adviccs state that Admiral Bclknar
commanding the Asiatic squadron, re-
ceived dispatch from United States
Consul General Leonard at Shanghai,
June 10th. saying "A band of Chinese
which destroyed the French mission at
Woo Sch, May 3lst, are on tAeir way
TO the French missions eighteen miles
from Shanghai and at Sachake. j,
was thought they would attack mis-
sions at those places. The consul
general states nine gunboats are going
up the river. A dispatch received
from Captain Curley, commanding the
American war vessel, Alliance, by Adj
miral Belknap confirming the report
OF destruction of Woo Sich missions,
and stating that the situation is re-
garded at Shanghai as serious.
There is one lucay thing about spoiled child
rem. We never have them In our own fami-
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-07-02
Power of Dynamite.

Shooting n candle through a two
inch solid plank without disturbing IL
in the least is being outdone by dyna-
mite, which is so quick in it's action
that n tender green leaf can be com.
pressed into tho hardest steel before il
has time to ilattcn. Ono OF the ex-
periments of the United States Torpc-
do Works was to place some leaves
between two heavy, Hat pieces OF iron,
set them on n firm foundation and see
what gun-cotton would do in forcing
the iron pieces together. 1'hereaction
was so great from just being exploded
in the open air that one of the iron
pieces was driven down upon the 9th
er quick enough to catch nm exact and
complete impression OF the leaves be-
fore they could escape II is also u
singular fact that theglm-cotton itself
should sink deep into the iron when it
explodes, showing the points OF the
letters stamped into the cartridges.
This novel method of engraving by
gun-powder is one OF the wonders OF
this century. -Clevelan Plain Dealer
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-07-02
Matrimonial Item.

Jim Doolittle. Texas man. has no.
been married very long, but there is
already some rumors of an impending
divorce. He complains that his wife
has a very bad temper.
when did you first get acquainted
with your wife?' asked a friend.
IL have known her for good while,
but ! didn't get really acquainted with
her until after we were married." re-
piled Jim, with a sigh.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-07-02

Women are not cruel 10 dumb animals. No
woman will wlllfully step on mouse,
Sometime when man is put ON his mettlc
he material Is brass.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-07-02
JOB wORK
Such 49,
Cards, Blli.nsads, Circulars, Pos.
tsrs. Etc., Etc.,
sxncurxp 10 oKpnR IN rnl NlArssr Axv
PRoxrrnsf xANNsR AND AZ
REASONABLE RATES.
uApply here before ordering elsewhere

ington to me "aside from the enor.
nous amount OF work involved in cut
ting through the mountain for u tide
level canal, was the difficulty of con-
trolling the Chagres River. A three
hours storm transfers it into u raging
torrent, which has time and again
done untold damage to the works.
The canal will probably never be fin
ished, even with locks, now that the
American enterprise is progressing SO
lavorably. The Nicaragua River, you
know, is not subject to floods. The
great lake at it's source acts like an
enormous reservoirto equalize it's flow.
II is like the st. Lawrence in this re-
spect, The work OF constructing n
canal along its channel will be very
simple, The entire route has now been
very thoroughly surveyed,
Another advantage the Nicaragua
route possesses is its climate, which is
10y no means unhcalthiul, except, per.
haps, III midsummer"
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-07-02

There is one lucSy thing about spoiled child
rem. We never have them in our own fami
les.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-11-28
rapid pace.

rapid pace.
At the door were assembled Miss Nor
ton, BERTHE Everard, and Herr Won Oetzen,
one OF the attaches to the German Embas-
BY. The rest Of the party were still in the
forest, and Lord Finistoun had gone deer
stalking.
Lady Finistoun had alighted, and stood
on the steps 30 welcome Mona, which she
did very cordially, kissing her more than
once, and presenting her to Mrs. Mentieth
as her dear cousin"
80" said Bverard, advancing to shake
hands with her, you have been assigned
to Lisie's care, on TeUtcAt tOa1OtgS, ehs'
"Oh, my mission is to take care of my
self" returned Mona, smiling. II did not
know you had arrived"
Game last night Had / known that
Uncle Saudy's lair was between this and
Kirktoun, should have paid you a visit
en- route. Well, Mona, and have YOU re-
covered the Fitnallan episoder The poor
fellow has had desperate affair since.
We have had to buy off the LADY, How is
my uncle? Are you the acknowledged
heiress of Craigdarroch?"
Alas, mol There is a cousin in the way.
You must assist me to poison him"
with pleasure. We will arrange the
terms of the desperate deed after dinner"
Come, Mona, the dressing-bell will ring
in few minutes You shall have a cup of
tea in your room"
The dinner was pleasant-evea noisy, as
most of the men were young and inclined
to discuss their adventures eagerly Mona
was taken in by an honest-loOking naval
captain, who made himself very agreeable;
and Lisle fell TO the lot of frisky widow.
with whom he fiirted gayly. Eversrd and
Miss Morton quarreled audibly.
The young heir was paraded, and his
health drank; and after dinner Lady Fin
istoun and her sister-in-law went up to
look at him in his cot. Then Mona was
reminded that she used to sing, and was
sent TO the piano, where she was surround.
ed by some of the gentlemen as soon as
they came in from dinner. The dttdche
complimented her on her rendering Volk-
SLED, and talked to her for few moments
in German.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-11-28

"Then Lislc, who had not been near her
since they had arrived, came close behind
her, and said, in low tone
May ask you for Tosti's Goodbye,
Summer 1t is the last song heard you
sing"
WAS it?' said Mona. How well she
remembered that last happy evening at
the Chased Il am afraid | can hardly
manage it without the music, but l will
try"
She succeeded in singing it sweetly and
correctly, but she might have put more ex-
preston in it.
"Thanl you" said I.isle, shortly.
81 don't think you sing as we'll as you
did. You used to give that in a much
more melting style formerly cried Ever
ard.
Sorry | have deteriorated," said Mona,
good as she took up her gloves
and left the piano.
The German GttGchc sat down unlimited,
and after rattling off brilliant mOrccdu,
glided into an inspiring waltz.
After tapping her foot for a minute or
two, Miss Morton boldly invited one of the
younger men, bOyish NOrthumbrian
squire, to dance with her, and they were
soon gyrating in the hall, the floor of which
was polished oak, the open door permit
ting the music to be distinctly heard.
Lady FinIstoun followed with her brother
in-law. and Lisle, who had been talking
with his host, ceased to speak, after lis
tening for a few minutes, and crossing to
the doorway where Mona was standing,
said
ell, ! Ia ,v,ln
have scarcely danced since we waltzed to-
gether at the Chase. Will you trust your
self with me?'
yes" returned Mona, in low voice.
So Isle put his arm round her, holding
her to him more closely than was absolute
" necessary, and they swung round in
time to the music. Mona, however, soon
declared that it was so long since she had
danced that she felt tired and giddy al
most Immediately, and disengaging her
self from her partner, sat down beside
Mrs. Mentieth. a plain, pleasant-man-
nered woman, with degree of military
decision in her tone. She had married a
light dragon of moderate means, and had
never regretted it.
Isle stood by her for some time watch
ing for an opportunity to talk to her I'M
heard by others, but none offered.
"If you can spare Sir. st. John Lisle"
cried Miss Morton, suddenly standing be-
fore Mona, 81 have suffered enough at the
hands and feet of an incompetent partner,
and want few really good turns before
that delightful waltz stops"
my dear Miss Morton, it is nearly four
years since bounded on the light fantas-
tic toe" said Isle. coolly, land am not,
Miss Craig will tell you, equal to conduct
you through the may dance. am going
to have a cigar in the garden" and he
strolled away.
81 really think Captain-I mean Sir st.
John Lisle-can be frightfully rudel He
was always one of the most conceited and
heartless of menI You remember that af
fair of Lady MarchmOnt; he really threw
her over scandalOuslyP'
81 think Lady Marchmont was quite
capable Of taking care OF herself. Lisle is
Just an ordinary man Of the world-a little
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-11-28

above the average in intelligence" said
Mrs Mentieth.
well, would not have any young per-
son put much trust in him." she returned,
significantly. You ought to have brought
over that handsome cousin of yours, Miss
Craig. He might have taught us some
reel steps. l want very much to learn the
Highland Fling"
81 never saw Kenneth dance. ," said Mona.
Kenneth! What acharming namel He
has the most superb figure in the Highland
costume You can imagine, Mrs. Mentieth..
A young ROderick Dhu. Are you not NJ
love with him, my dear Miss Craig? Liv-
ing in the same house day after day, don't
see how it is to be avoided"
Mona laughed, and said Kenneth was
very handsome. Then Miss Morton de-
clared her intention Of going over to Craig
darroch for the express purpose of improv-
ing her acquaintance with the Draw John
Helandman."
Later and shortly before the party broke
up for the night, IIisle strollel up to where
Mona was standing with Lord Finistoun,
who moved away to ask his wife some
question about tomorrow
There is such splendid moon" he
said; 81 think you would be delighted with
the effect of the silvery light streaming
DER moor and mountain. A walk down to
the river would be charming"
II wish l could gow exclaimed Mona,
frankly.
DO cOmer' he cried. "You would not
be missed for half an hour"
"NO, not L SHALL as my uncle says,
gang AVA to my bed and have peep at
the beauty you describe from my window"
ut is u moon worthy Of the warmest
loversr' exclaimed Lisle, in tone Of re-
greet.
SIS the moon worthy Of warm lovers"
said Mona, CHANGING at him with an arch
smile; because it is, astronomers tell us,
a region Of extinct volcanoes-of exhausted
fires.n
Lisle looked at her sharply, and his
brows contracted.
"What matter" he said, ''if they were
heavenly while they lasted?"
"Ah! fire does not belong to heaven
rather to the other place. Good-nightp
'Mona" he exclaimed, in low tone.
Goodnight" she repeated. Good
| night, Sir st. John Lisle."
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-11-28
Tho rooms In disorder,


The fower-stand upset, and the mischief TO pay:
And Johnny is screaming
AS loud as he's able,
For nothing goes right when mammals away.
What a scene of discomfort and con-
fusion home would be if mamma did
not return. If your wife is slowly
breaking down, from 4 combination o.
domestic cares and female disorders,
make it your first business to restore
her health. DIR. Pierce's Favorite Pre-
scription is without a peer as a remedy
for feeble and debilitated women, and is
the only medicine for the class of mala-
dies known as "female diseases" which
is sold, by druggists, under positive
guarantee from the manufacturers that
1t will give satisfaction, in every case. or
the money will be refunded. 10 Is
positive cure for the most complicated
cases. It's an invigorating, restorative
tonic, and soothing and Strengthening
nervine, imparting tone and vigor to the
whole system. It's legitimate medi-
cine, too-carefully compounded by an
experienced physician, and adapted to
woman's delicate orga~ Tation.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-11-28
RAIL ROAD TIME TABLE

RAIL ROAD TIME TABLE.
I.& G. N. Railroad.
DEPARTURES.
For st. louis via Iron Mountlin or
For st. Louis via Iron Mountain, 500 p. IA
For Laredo 9:55 a. m
ARRIVALS.
From st. Louis via Iron Mountain
and NJ, K. and T. 9:35a. m
From St Louis via Iron Mountain
and NJ, X. and L, 1000 p. m
From Laredo 5:35 p. m
Southern Pacific Railroad.
THROUGH EXPRESS EAST.
Leaves for New Orleans, Houston
and Galveston 9:15 a. m. and Q p. m
ARRIVES FROM THE EAST.
Arrives from New Orleans, Houston
and Galveston Ia. ID. and $50 p. IN
THROUGH WEST.
Leaves for San Francisco, Ell Paso
Arrives V f from San San Francisco, Ell Paso " ~
and Eagle Pass S:45 a. m
S. A. g. A. P. Railroad.
DEPARTURES.
Leaves for Kerrville, daily except
Leaves for Galveston, Houston and
Waco, daily except Sunday 9:55 a. m
Leaves for Corpus Christi, ROckport
Beeville, daily except Sunday 80 p. m
ARRIVALS,
From KeITville, daily except
Sunday 9:45 a. m
From Corpus Christi, ROckport
Beeville daily except Sun. 2:55 p. m
From Galveston, Houston and
Waco, daily except Sunday 6:40p. m
Mallory Steamer sail from Galveston
every Wednesday and Saturday.
The record-union., 1891-08-11
California Bankers, Association.

George II. Stewart, Secretary Of the
California Bankers Association, writes
to the RECORD UNION from Los Angeles
as follows:
~ take this opportunity Of informing
you that the first annual convention OF
the California Bankers Association will
be held in San Francisco October 18th,
18th and 18th, and that preparations are
going actively forward to make the occl-
sion success in every particular.
'The membership Of the association
already numbers q larger proportion of
the banks Of our State than any other
State Association whose data is before me
at this time.
''It will afford this office pleasure to
furnish yOu from time to time such data
in connection with the convention as Will
be of interest TO you and your readers.
and in The meantime l trust you viii
make such mention of the meeting as will
tend 10 interest the public. and especially
baOi<pTS -
The record-union., 1891-08-11

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn efectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in SOC
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand viii pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FfG syrup co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. KY. NEW YORK NY
The record-union., 1891-08-11
MEADOW LAKE MINES
n Denver Firm VIII Undertake
Work Their Ores.

1t is reported, says the Truckee Repu6-
ticda, that S. S. Hartley, the veteran
mining man of Meadow Lake, has leased
the Excelsior mine at that place to some
Denver men, vino propose to work the
ore by a new process which they are san
guine will produce good results. The
mine has been bonded to them for two
years and working lease is also given.
a man named Clark of Sierra City has
also leased the California mill and mine
and has recently hauled in some machin-
cry. He proposes to concentrate the ore.
Other parties are talking of leasing the
U. S. Grant mine, owned by Lewison &
Pauson
There promises to be revival of inter-
est in the old camp.
The record-union., 1891-08-11
The IYnfnr. Works IInnf-

The proposition, so often referred to, of
having the city's bondholders allow the
use of the proceeds of the Water Works
for year or so for the purpose OF in
creasing the pumping plant, still hangs
fire.
Trustee Mclaughlin conferred with
some Of the loading bondholders in San
Francisco q few days since, and he says
they appear willing TO allow the city the
use Of the money. But all the creditors
have not been seen, and no definite prop
osition has been agreed upon by them.
Mr.. Mclaughlin believes, however, that
the matter viii vet be amicablY arranged.
The record-union., 1891-08-11
IN A MANGER
That's Where the Boy Was, and Not
In the Roaring River.


In the Roaring River.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Giffen of this city,
who have Just returned from a visit to
Truckee and Lake Tahoe, had quite q
scare in the former place last Wednesday,
when it was feared for time that their
little son had lost his life.
They were visiting relatives on River
street, and it was thought that perhaps
the little one had fallen in the river and
been drowned. Search was Immediately
made by both parents and friends. After
quite long search and the little boy not
Being found, they telegraphed to Reno
and different points along the river to
look out for the body of the child. While
this was being done the search was con-
tinued and at last their efforts were re-
warded by the finding of the child fast
asleep III the manger of a stable.
Mr.. Giffen says that ice a. half-inch
thick now forms at Truckee almost every
night