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Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-01-01
ALLEGED FACTS ABOUT FLIES.
How They Walk on the Ceiling Tho Baby
Fly Myth.

"Tho popular notion that house flies
walk on tho ceiling by the holp of the
suckors on their feet Is mistaken
one" said man OF science 10 WASH
ington Star reporter. 'Notwithstand-
Ing tho testimony on this point OF many
old aud respected authors tho fact Is
that the fly has no suckers on his feet
at ALL but each OF those six members
ends In n pair Of little cushions and u
pair of hooks. Tho cushions are
covered with ever so many knobbod
hairs, which AFRO kept moist by mn
exuding iluld. Thus u fly Is ablo to
walk on n smooth wall or ceiling or
window pane, and apparently defy the
law of gravitatlon by tho adhering
power Of the moist hairy pads. You
will understand tho theory Of IL II you
will touch tho moistened end of your
forcluger to tho window glass or any
smooth surface aud observe the per-
ccptihle adhesion. For walking on
rough surfaces tho ily's foot cushions
are OF no use; but the insect IL provided
with the twelve strong hooks mentioned
TO do Its rough travel with, clinging by
them to any such surface as II white
washed wall or cloth.
Another prevalent fallacy Is that
the smaller llies seen In houses are
young ones. As Is tho case with all
insects, the ny's growth is accomplished
In the larva state; II ends with the
issuing from the pupa and the expan-
sion Of tho wings, Individual flies
differ In size or maturity just MS Is the
case with man and other animals.
Every house fly TINT you sec was once
crawling maggot. The eggs laid by
the female fly are usually deposited In
warm manure or in decomposing vege-
tation. Each stable In summer that Is
not kept remarkably clean lisa Matching
and propagating place for flies. With
In twcnty-iour hours after the eggs nre
laid they are Matched out into footless
maggots, which inhabit the filth they
are born in for week and then con-
tract TO little brown objects known rs
puparia. Within this hardened skin
the maggot is transformed into the per.
feet ily, which crawls out OF tho
puparium five days later, already
grown to full size, and wings its way
to share your luncheon. A fly lives
about three weeks. When the cold
weather comes the flies nearly all die;
but few vigorous females remain
torpid in hooks and crannies, TINS SUR
vivlng the winter and continuing their
species,
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-01-01
COUNTERFEIT CONSPIRACY.
The Country Being Flooded with
Spurious Silver Dollars.

A conspiracy to flood the United
States with counterfeit silver dollars
has been unearthed ut Pittsburg. Nine
teen persons are under arrest and
S1100 of the spurious coins been Sc
cured. The money was brought
from central depot in New York to
Pittsburg by gang OF Italians en-
ployed to PISS it. Tho money is all
in silver dollars and is the best coun-
terfeit OF the standard silver dollar
ever made. Two Italians and their
wives were arrested while trying to
pass some of the spurious money.
The house where they lived was sur
rounded and fifteen other Italians ar
rested and the money secured. Ac-
corling to information given by the
prisoners similar gangs were sent
from New York city to other cities.
but the men could not tell what par.
ticular cities are being operated.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-01-01
CONGRESSIONAL.
SENATE.

SENATE.
Washington, Dec. Ain the senate unani.
nous consent was asked for the passage Of
the Joint resolution extending until July l.
1891, the period during which the laws Of Ne
bIaska shall be In force In Oklahoma territory
Mor5an objected, and the bill went over The
election bill was taken up, and Mcpherson r.
sumed his speech against 1t. At the conclus-
ion of his speech message was received from
the president, returning without his approval,
the bill appropriating $4,000 for a public
building at Bar Harbor, Maine, on the grouni
that the public needs do not Justify such o
building, as the postotlice Is the only public
service TO be accommodated. Referred. Ad
journed:
HOUSE.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26-About fifty mem.
bers were present when the house was called
TO order this morning. II was agreed that
when the house adjourn 1t be 10 meet Tuesday
next and adjournment was then taken.
SENATE
WASHINGTON. Dec. 29.--Thc Senate met at
noon aud a communication from the governor
of idaho was presented, transmitting the ere
dentlals of the senators elect from that state,
Geo. l.. Shoup, and WIN. L. Mcconnell The
credentials having been read, Shoup was
sworn in. After discussion between Carlisle
Reagan, Spooner and Others regarding the
legality OF the election OF three senators by
the Idaho legislature, the credentials of ShOup
tee on privileges and elections. The election
bill was taken up and discussed. Iliscock al
dressing the senate at length in favor Of the
bill. He was followed by Ioar, but the sen
ate adjourned before he concluded his re-
marks.
SENATE.
Washington, Dec. 30.-The vice president
laid before the senate the credentials Of
Frederick T. Dubois, senator from Idaho. for
the term beginning March 4, 1891. Tley
were referred 10 the committee on privileges
and elections. Reagan gave notice OF txo
10 Aldrich's cloturc resolution.
The morning hour having arrived the senate
resumed consideration of the election bill ami
Hoar continued his speech, commenced yes.
terday, in its advocacy. After some debate
the election bill was laid aside, and the fnan-
cial bill taken up. Reagan spoke In fayo. OF
free coinage and against the pending meas
ure; also speaking In opp )sitlon - the eleo
ton bill and proposed cloture bin. After
some further discussion the senate went into
executive session and then adjourned.
HOUSE.
After the journal of the last days session
was read and approved the house adjourned
until Friday.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-01-01
A BAD MANS CURSE.
The Disasters Which Have Come
Upon Alexandria, Mo.

Alexandria, Mo-, is apparently
doomed to the fate predicted for it in
lurid way by bad man many years
ago. He was caught in some crime
and lynched near there, after he had
had a trial by mob. He richly mer
rited his fate, but when asked IL he
desired to say anything lie turned 20
the mob with a scowling face and
Kissed curse upon them and their
people, hoping that their disasters
might never cease. That year fire
swept greater part OF the city, which
then was one OF the most prosperous
in northeast Missouri, on the Mis- sis
slppi river. An attempt was made to
rebuild the burnt district. Scarcely
had the work begun when rise in
the river submerged the place and
ruined the crops in the surrounding
fields. Since then off and on the
place has been visited by fire and
floods until it has been reduced 10
mere settlement of ague-racked back
woodsmen. A few nights ago what
was left OF the business portion of the
city was wiped out by fire with loss
of over 100000.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-01-01
THE INDIANS.
Efforts to Intercept Big Foots
Band-Other Indians Coming in.

General Schofeld received the fol-
lowing telegram from General Miles
dated Rapid City, S. d., December
%: "Have not heard from General
Carr for thirty-six hours. He started
to in ercept Big Foot. Should he sue
coed to turn him to Cheyenne agency
it will be favorable. as General Brooke
reports messenger from Little
Wound, Bighead and Fast Thunder,
leaders of the Indians who went TO
the Bad Lands, says about all the In.
dams there are coming, and he thinks
the rest will follow. Should this not
be interrupted by some unforeseen
event. the result will be most favora-
ble.n
General Schofeld received q tele-
gram from General Miles dated at
Rapid City. S. d., December "a as fol-
lows: Colonel Sumner reported his
command is at Big Foot's camp on the
Cheyenne river; that Big Foot assured
him he would do whatever he said
and bring all his people to Summers
camp, but that the Indians deceived
and eluded him going south in light
order.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-01-01
THE BOAT WENT DOWN.
The steamer James A. Biackmorc
Sinks In the Ohio River.

The steamer jaime A. Blackburn
IVES sunk during IA heavy windstorm
near Bucks landing, 1t is thought
thu boat is total wreck. She was
taking in tow lot OF empty barges
and had one Oh each side OF her when
a strong gust of wind blew against
the vessel with such force that she ca
reened on her side. The cabin parted
from toe hull and she went down. 1t
was with difficulty that the crew,
which consisted OF Captain Doods,
eight deck hands, four tiremen, two
engineers and two pilots, saved them
selves. The loss is between $4,000
to $4,000; insured for $4,000. The
Blaclkmore was owned by Mckinley {;
Doods, OF Pittsburg.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-01-01
FELL FROM A SLEIGH.
Mrs. Proctor anl Her Sons Have u
Narrow Escape,

The wife OF Secretary Proctor and
his two sons were thrown from n
sleigh while the horses attached to il
were running away. Mrs. Proctor
and her sons were not hurt, but the
driver was badly injured about the
chest ana was also knocked senseless.
The sleigh was demolished. A
sleighing carnival took place on
Pennsylvania avenue and speeding
was allowed between 4:30 aud $50 p.
m. There was much merriment and
few accidents. The sidewalks were
crowded with spectators who cheered
the drivers.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-01-01
This is an Advertisement. II


contains no fun or foolishness. but few facts
that viii interest farmers: Why do you let
the horns grow on your calves and have them
sawed off, and as a result have bleeding heads,
loss Of appetite In cows, adecrease IN milk, and
often have one or more die. We suppose il is
only because you have not heard of the
Warranted DehorDing Compound.
1t is positively guaranteed 20 prevent a cal's
horns from growing and without injury 10 the
calf; leaves perfectly smooth head; causes
no shock TO the system; can be used In tiy-
time, as II makes no raw surface; will keep for
Years in any ciimate-will not freeze. DehOrns
at a cost OF less than one cent head; no after
treatment necessary. Our guarantee is
"Money refunded II II fails" Any bank In
Newton. Iowa, will tell you our guarantee Is
good. Ifnot for sale in your town send sl00
10 us by postoiiice money order or bank daft
and we win send at once Testimonials SEM
on application. Manufactured only by z. T.
Lyday q Co., Newton, Iowa.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-01-01

E 9

TIE WALKERS FINISHING TooLs-1. THE
BURNING IRON; 2. THE sPATULA;
0. THE HAIR NEEDLES
coating IS partially hardened aud the
work of cutting the mold into pieces 10
begun. A sharp knife will cut through
this dough like substance, now too soft
TO chip and too hard TO run.
When the mold is cut in i've or six
pieces the lowest end, at the base OF the
neck, is cut away In the centre, leaving
an opening about five inches in diameter.
If the head is life size. On one OF the
cut sides OF each piece the artist makes
two or three holes ut intervals OF three
inches. On the piece which fits against
ID he places little dabs of soft plaster
The holes are now oiled and the whole
mold is put together again. The soft
plaster dabs are now allowed to harden
In the oiled holes, and when the mold Is
taken apart again II is provided with
little Cocks" which prevent the pieces
from slipping apart at an inopporluno
moment.
While those operations on the head
are under way the bodies which are To
complete the figures are being made in q
somewhat different manner. AS eL-
planned above only those portions OF tho
upper part OF the body as are to BIS ex-
posed are made in clay. The hands.arms
and cx,rcmites are made in most cases
from living models.
When a group has been Designed the
different positions OF the hands and arms
are made from male aud female models,
aud a plaster cast is made from them in
the same way us described above. In
great many cases where certain pose2
are needed casts are also made from tho
lower limbs OF both sexes. Even the
trunk is sometimes reproduced IN this
way.
As none but the exposed portions OF
figure are made of wax, on account OF
the great cost partly. the bodies arc
made OF papisr-maehe. The M Guilds for
these portions of the figure are made In
two pieces for each lower limb. upper
limb. forearm, uppsF cru es AanA'.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-01-01
A CROOK CAUGHT.
He at Last Confesses His Guilt and
the Property is Recovered.

On the 30th OF November James Il.
Hamilton, secretary OF the Big Head
Mining Company, starred from New
York city for his home ia Seattle,
Wash, having in his possess ion var
ious stock certificates, the face of
which are over $50, 900. While wait
ing for his train 10 the Pennsylvania
depot, Jersey City, his valise, which
contained the stocks and ether pa
pers. was stolen. The police were in
formed OF the loss, and by some clever
work succeeded in tracing the thief TO
Philadelphia, where he was arrested
on the 18th OF December, The thief,
who proved to be Harry Edwards, "a
years Of age, OF Camden, New Jersey,
confessed his guilt and was takon to
Jersey City to await trial. All the
property except a bank book has been
recovered.
Oneseventh Of the land owners In Great
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-01-01
MASrKrx SECTIONS BRING SHAPED IN laru

MOuLDs.
nj the eyclid Is very thin. as the edge
has been trimmed to sharpen the lid and
do away with any appearance OF clumsi.
meas. Along both lids little holes very
close 10 one another arc punched. and
every hair has TO be carefully pushed In
aud poised so as 10 give the whole row a
natural regularity.
Putting tho hair In It's place Is one OF
the most interesting operations OF tho
clever French artists. The hair Is pro-
cured In this country and Is Of all colors
aud degrees Of flneness and eoarseness
Imaginable. Tradition having credited
some olden time ruler with peculiar
kind OF hair. the right sort Of thing, II
not In stock. must be procured or imitat'
al
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-01-01

che left hand over the string, giving the
Singer twist. or. rather. bringing the
palm upward. Then roll the finger over
backward until IL is tight against tho
bundle. drawing tight the cord, which
is held IN the right hand oil the time.
Press tho thumb hard against the loop;
then jerk the cord suddenly with thu
right hand. and the string cuts itself.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-01-01
The Cost Of Advertising.

A single page in an issue OF the
Century, taken for advertising pur-
poses, costs $500; in Harper's, s4oO
down to 800. Ayearly advertisement
in one column OF the New York Herald
costs $780, 500 for the lowest and
$3.50. 600 for the highest-priced column.
These figures will doubtless ~ OF
interest TO men who invest 81 or Is
per month aud fatter themselves with
the idoa that they are extensive ano
liberal advertisers. America.
This seasons hats are trimmed as much in
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-01-01

The Blissfeld. Mich. postmaster has
issued formal notice that ho won't
lick stamps for anybody. and that here
alter letters dropped in the mail box
with 2 cents don't 90. He says the le,-
tiers will be held tor postage even u q
t5 Lill is pinned 10 every sea
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-01-01
How To Break a string.

II Is easy to break string IL yoy
know how. Women need not hunt fol
u knife or pair OF scissors after tying
bundle. nor saw The string over the edg,
of the counter. The grocer's loop doei
the business. Hook the iirst finger oil
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-01-01
FIGURES OUT OF WAX.
DETAILS OF AN ART THAT HAS
REACHED A HIGH STAGE OF NlCETY.
Obstacles Overcome by the "waSer" -
How tho Prcsentmcnt of Historic
Strength or Gentle Grace Is Mado.

Few people who look at waxwork
group OF artistic mako have any idea of
the manifold operations which have led
up TO its completion. Until within few
years the wax figures and groups ex-
hibitcd in this country were most crude
rnd unflAished. The light demand for
them, eSsdpt In cheap amusement halls,
was responsible for the poor quality OF
the work, and there was no incentive
given TO clever wax artists abroad TO
show us just what could be done in the
way Of mechanical reproduction OF life
sNys writer In the N. Y. Herald.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-01-01

this effect Ia something enormous. With
a little sharp needle point the artist
punctures the face 10 many thousand
places. While the holes are not Ms close
together as the hairs in a mau's beard
are the head when flushed has the
proper appearance. After the tedious
operation Of ppucluripg Is done black
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-01-01

This seasons hats are trimmed as much In
be back as In the front.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-01-01

: oneseventh Of the land owners In Great
Britain are women.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-12-16
literary rntsa

ANY one mot knowing Just what
books to get for Christmas, can easily
find out from Christmas Book News,
Philadelphia publication, selling for
only five cents. A great deal OF enjoy
ment can be had at the same time, for
this Issue OF l52 pages contains many
handsome illustrations from the i'm
portant holiday publications. More
than 500 new books-oyer 100 for chill
drenZnre. represented In the Descrip-
tive Price List, giving a HUT OF the
immense business done by publishers
and booksellers at this time OF year.
a book at Christmas2 Book News tells
what books to buy-and prices.
always good" is the verdict after
reading q copy of The Youths Com
panioh, as the Christmas Double
Number just received GA pages, finely
illustrated, with beautiful cover In
colors) we wonder why the paper Ia
not taken by one million families In
stead of five hundred thousand.
The demand for the best In literary
thought and style Is well filled In the
weekly Issues of that peerless family
paper, The Youths Companion. II
needs but glance ut such number
us the Christmas Double Number, Just
received, to soc what progress has been
mode In the development OF literature
and art, and at price within the reach
of all.
The yard of Roses,n the Youths
Companion's autumn gift to both old
and new subscribers, has been so
greatly admired that four editions.
more than 760, 900 copies, have already
been published. 1t Is q pleasure to
think that this choice bit of nature Is
not for one man to hide away, but be-
longs to all the people.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-12-16
Law and oder.

Last nights meeting at the Opera
der was the most notable meeting per-
haps ever held in Wilmington as to
the concentration OF general public
sentiment into one channel to be used
for one purpose-tnat of reducing
crime and pauperism and thereby up
holding law and order. 1t Is doubtful
II there ever was time when SO many
heretofore seemingly conflicting ele-
ments were brought together into one
focus point to be used against the in
crease Of crime. Those who en-
gineered the meeting are deserving Of
the highest credit for the success
which has attended their efforts.
Father Fiynnwho Is Catholic priest,
never spoke more grandiy nor elo'
quently than as he represented his
church and so far as he was concerned
individually placed it on the side oi
law and order. Robert Graham, oi
Philadelphia, and Bishop Coleman Of
our own city, backed up Father Flynn
and placed the Episcopal church on
.athe same plane of law and order.
WashfrsSton Hastings and Rev. J. d.
c. Hanna VIE Methodlsts and brought
a strong bad ing to Father Flynn anc
Bishop COLD Shan A want OF time pre-
vented Rev. w. p. Swartz, or some
other loading Presbyterian upon the
platform. from speaking for their
church and placing it where 1t is well
known to fave always belonged. 9th
CT denoninatlans were strongly rep
resented and in ssGop1thy we're in full
touch and accord with the others.
This concentration of PUBLIC sentt
ment must do much towards checking
the growing disposition to violate law
The meeting was not without enthu-
siasm, though the subjects discussed
were of grave aud solemn character,
and all the speakers were warmly ap
plauded.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-12-16
ON THURSDAY,
THE a4rH DAY OF DECEMBER 1891,
Attn O'Clock, a. m.

The following destrlbed renl estate, viz:
a II that tract or parcel of land situated
in Pencader hundred, New Castle county,
and State Of Delaware. beginning at a
large black oak tree and running thence
and running south 70 degrees west ~
perches TO the corner OF stone fence;
thence south 9leErcee east % perches and
5-i0th to u ftone; thence south "a degrees
est 70 peroheH TO u stone; thence south =
degrees east 81 perches and 5.i0th 10 a
stump; thence north 10 degrees east 90
perches and b-l0th to black oak tree;
thence north s4l5 degrees east % perches
and f-l0th 10 q stone; north 4 of degree
cast "a perches and 1-i0tii TO black gum
tree; thence south S81 degrees west ~
perches and h-10fh TO stake; thence north
n degrees west n perches and 4-1oth 10 an
old black OAK stump; thence north 1 de-
gree west 40 perchss 10 n stas in n branch.
and thence north IS degrees and Z west u
percheh to the place of beginning, con-
tanning within these bounds 80 acres of
land, he the same more or less.
Seized and taken in execution as the
property of stephen o. Walton and Mary
E walton, his wife, mortgngors and TT. 6,
and to be sold by
WILLIAM SIMMONS. Sheriff
Sheriff Ohice, Wilmington, December
4, 1891, d9-6t-eod
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-12-16
Look Younxi

Prevent tendency to Wrinkles OF
Ageing Of the skin by using LEAu-
RELLE On. Preserves q youthful,
plump. fresh condition of the features.
1t is perfection, clean, pure, invisible,
stainless, harmless, and will not soil
the most delicate fabric, Prevents
chapping, cracking. Keeps skin soft,
smooth. 90 cents and &l.00 at Drug,
gists; large size prepaid by express
on receipt OF &1.00.
4. 8. Wells, Jersey City, N. j.
ROUGH ON TOOTHACHE. Instant
relief. 15 cents.
Catarrh of the Bladder cured by
BuoHu.PAIBA
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-12-16
W. C. D. R.. (,

We have opened an establishment for
the purpose of cleaning, dyelng and re-
pairing ladies and genllemens wearing
APPAREL at moderate prices and by skill
ed workmen. Drop uR a postal. The work
will be called for and delivered. " clean
and dye gentlemen's clothing ladies'
dresses and coats, children's dresses and
GOATS lace curtains. rugs, blankets rib
hons, feathers, kid gloves. etc. Repairing
OF clothing specially. Satisfaction
guaranteed. Anything in our line will
receive prompt attention. Wilmington
SlsRning, DyeinG and itepairing Estab-
lishment, OIL Market street. PERSON
& BURKE. ul.eod-tf
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-12-16
An Occasion In cocoa.

Every day this week there Will be
given at the store OF ]. p. Almond q
Company, Eighth and Market streets,
q free exhibition OF Van Houtens Cocoa
direct from the Royal Cocoa Factory
OF Holland.
Everybody should SEQ the exhibit.
testo a sample cup, get a souvenir
card Of Holland and learn how to
make the most delicious cocoa in the
world without boiling. No charge.
Everything free, this W SEX only.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-12-16
Carpenter vislsi.

Some forty members OF Carpenters
Union OF Chester Pa, visited the Car
penters Union of this city, and were
corially received at their rooms In
the Smith building. After general
Introduction, brief addresses were
made by VIM. Underwood. Elmer Danic-
ken. ). hLcCraig and, Thomas Ross, after
which lunch was served In the ball room
on the third floor. ALI enjoyed them.
solves highly, and at q seasonabie hour
the Qhesterltes departed for their
homes.