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Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1892-10-13
TWO OF A KIN D.
stsvenson's War Record Rivals CIeve-
lunI's

J stsvenson's War Record Rivals CIeve-
lands.
The Rev G. Il. Snedeker, we'll
| known Methodist preacher who lives
at Abingdon, ILL.,, says:
"In 1864 myself and Stevenson, with
others, were drafted. Mr.. Stevenson
hired man to go to the front in his
place. and there was also one sent in
my place. ! see that Mr.. Stevenson
says that he was in the army for thir-
teen days. Well, | think | can
explain that record. When the draft
was made Stevenson was APP
pointed by the disloyal people
to go to Springfield to see that the
drawing was fairly done; he made some
objections to the manner in which the
drawing was done, when the officer
said for him to get upon the box and
be blind folded and see il he could do
any better. Stevenson mounted the
box and, so the story was told, the first
two names he pulled out of the box
were my own and his. He was then
satisfied and let the drawing go on. At
that time he spent some ten or fifteen
days in Springfield, and that was the
nearest he ever was To the war. I'm
dianapolis Journal.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1892-10-13
SMALL
DEBTS.

A newspaper declares that small debtt
blight the general business of the coun-
try Every store keeper has large
number of small debts on his books and
when it is remembered that the aggre-
gate amounts in many cases to hundreds
of dollars and that it comes out of the
profits of his business, it can readily be
seen why the small debt system figures
largely in discodragements and losses to
the trade. What is true of trade is also
true of the physical system. 1t is tha
small cold that continually saps the vi
tally and weakens the constitution.
cold which settles upon the kidneys at.
fects the whole circulation and makes
the patient dull, liStless irritable, des-
pondent and nervous. You cannot take
cold without thus affecting the whole ex-
cretory system. The lungs, the kidneys
and the skin are intimately related.
Reds German Cough and Kidney Cure
ministers to all three of these organs. ID
incites the kidneys to action, it stlmu.
lates the circulation, it relieves the lungs
of their burden and it will thus cure any
form of pulmonary trouble. The small
bottles are 25c, the large ones JOc.
SYLVAN REMEDY CO,
PEORIA, Ills.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1892-10-13
OBSTINATE BECKY JONES.
The Famous Witness in the Hammer.
Sley Case and Her Epitaph.

The Famous Witness in the Hammer
sley Case and Her Epitaph.
One time famous becky Jones is
now living in her own mansion on
High street in Ballston. n. Y. She
takes great pleasure in recalling the
time when she commanded the whole
attention of the sNintrv as the con-
tumacious witness in the Hammerslev
will case and disrupted all the sradi-
tiOns OF Ludlow street Jail by her
persistence in cleaning up that en-
tremely unwhOlesome old barracks.
much to the disgust OF the warden
and all his assistants. Miss Becky
treasures as mementoes various sou.
venirs of her triumph of that day.
She has photographs OF herself in all
the positions which she occupied dur
ing her examination and every news
paper report and comment made upon
her even the most triv al. But &C
cOrding to the New York Sun Miss
''Becky's' great pride in her fame on
that occasion Is chiefly evinced by her
action in another manner. On the
family monument in the beautiful
cemetery at Ballston. at the place
where her name is to be. she has had
inscribed the following words:
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
REBECCA JONES.
BETTER KNOWN As Tue OBSTINATE
BECKY.
Miss Becky is highly respected by
all her neighbor5 and is proudly
pointed out to strangers to the village,
She is still hale and hearty, although
we'll along in years She continues
TO wear the hoopskirt and wagontop
bonnet which were fashionable when
Eugene was first empress of the
French, She also runs largely 10
rather vivid colors and has had her
house inside painted in a most stun
ming combination OF reds yellows
white and black. But with all these
little eccentricities the heart OF the
obstinate Becky remains pure golden.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1892-10-13
4 Case of StrIISin. Back

The prisoner was before the judge
for assault.
What did you strike the plaintiff
for?" inquired the court sternly.
He's dead beat your honor. that
posters the life out OF me" confessed
the prisoner
That's none OF your business.
What did you strike him forH
He struck me first your honor
The court turned 10 the defendant
How is thatP' he asked.
Il didn't do anything of the sort
your honor. merely"
He did, your honor " interrupted
the prisoner "he struck me for s.. D."
Five and costs. " remarked the
court and called the next case.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1892-10-13

circulating it at public expense as a
Democratic campaign document. What
will farmers and landowners think of
paying all the taxes while stocks,
DOnds. etc. go free?
3. Moreover, many industries have
come to rely upon legislation Tor sue
cessful continuance. 50 that any
changes of law must be at every step
regardful Of the labor and capital thus
involved The process Of reform must
De subject in the execution of this
plain dictate Of justice"
The rejection Of this plank was very
significant. In going back to the old
antc-bellum doctrine of free trade why
should the Southerners pledge them
selves to spare Northern interests or
labor? What they are after is to Sc
cure benefits for themselves at the eX-
pcnse of the North, and they now have
the courage to say 50, just as they did
before the war.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1892-10-13
tons in 1891

tons in 1868
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1892-10-13
BIDWELL'S BLOOD MONEY.
Career of the Cold Water Candidate For
Tho Presidenpy

the frequency
Gen. Bidwell, prohibitionist can
didate for President, says the Boston
journal, was one of the original Cali
fornia pioneers, and tradition has il
that they were not exactly teetotalers.
Bidwell had big vineyard in Butte
county. lie raised grapes there, and
they were wine grapes. He had II
winery and a still house, and for
twenty years the individual who now
heads the Prohibition ticket was next
10 the largest wine aud brandy pro-
Queer in California.
1t was in this business that he ac.
cumulated the millions which will go to
lubricate the wheels of the Prohibition
machine this summer. For the first
time in all its history, the third party
now has reformed distiller at its
head. For Gen. Bidwell did reform.
He reformed to please his wife, and he
now sells the products of his l50-acre
vineyard in the open market, instead
of converting them into spirituous
fluids on his own premises, for what
becomes OF his grapes in other hands
he does not consider that he is re-
sponsible.
II is an inspiring or chilling retiec.
ton, according as you look at it, that a
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1892-10-13
FACE AND FIGURE

Florida has India rubber trees.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1892-10-13
LAND OF SUNSHINE.
Unique Country Where the Skies ar
Almost Never Ciouded, While the Air i
Cool and Tracing, Like Perpetu aI Spring

Unique Country Where the Skies are
Almost Never Ciouded, While the Air is
Cool and Bracing, Like Perpetual Spring.
As an anomalous Southern resort, by
reason of the fact that there one may es-
cape summer heat no less than winter
cold, New Mexico is rapidly becoming
famous. Averaging throughout the entire
territory 800 feet in altitude above sea
level, and characterized by dry air which,
unlike humid atmosphere, is incapable of
communicating heat, the temperature in
mid summer remains at delightfully."-
comfortable degree through the day, and
at night becomes invariably brisk and
bracing. The sunshine is almost constant,
yet the most violent out OF. door exertion
may be undertaken without fear of distress
full consequences. Sunstroke or prostration
are absolutely unknown there 1t is an
ideal land for summer outing. It's eli
mate is prescribed by reputable physicians
as a specific for pulmonary complaints,
and the medical hot springs at Las Vegas
are noted for their curative virtues The
most sumptuous hotel in the west the
MonteZuma is located at these springs.
Write to John j. Byrne, 7!3 Monadnock
Block. Chicago, for The Land of Sun.
shine an entertaining and profussly illus
trated book descriptive of this region, the
most picturesque and romantic in the
United States
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1892-10-13

A tobacco-chewing deacon or class leader
generally feels the best on back seat in
time of rayiVol
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1892-10-13
FIRST VOTERS OF 'e2.

The Republican Party Appeals to Them
In No Uncertain Sound.
There are million and more OF
young men who were between II and
II years of age in 1888 who are now
voters and who will cast their first bal
lot for President on the sth of Novem-
Der next. TO these voters the Repub.
lican party appeals with confidence and
hope.
The Republican party is still, as i,
always has been, the party of progress,
of positive convictions, of action. As
such it appeals especially to young
men. This year it appeals with more
onfidence than ever, because the
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1892-10-13
A TNpIcaI Free Trade Bill.

The Cleveland Board of Trade has
done we'll To make vigorous protest
against the Fithian Free Ship bill,
which has the support of the Demo
cratic majority of the House, The
Fithian bill is characteristic free
trade measure. II i framed in the in
tercst Of foreigners and it's enactment
would work widespread injury to the
interests of the United States. Demo
cratic attempts to create a sentiment
in its favor by likening it to the
measure allowing the Inman steam
ships City of Paris and City of New
! York to receive American registry arc
| essentially dishonest
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1892-10-13
Cleveland to the Negroes

Promptly upon receipt of intelligence
of the result in Alabama, Mr.. Cleve, and
comes forward with very sympathetic
and touching letter TO the secretary of
a Colored Citizens club, in which he
assures that person that 81 am es-
pecially gratiied by the confidence
which this portion of our fellow-citi-
zens is inclined to rcpose in me, and /
am sure that desire TO do my full duty
toward them" Black men who vote
the Democratic ticket have ceased to
be, in the minds of candidates, "dam-
niggers," and have ali at once become
"colored brothers. Bulletin
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1892-10-13
coLuMslA 10 GROVER.
Is Man who Hires - Substitute Fit to
se President?


Ise President?
by PATHcK CONDOR
] called you, Grover Cleveland
When life was overcast
BY treachery and treason,
TO save me from the blast.
Two million manly voices
Responded 10 my call;
Your answer, Grover Cleveland,
Was not among them all.
called you, Grover Cleveland,
When Tresson's ruffian lust
Had spat upon my banner
And trailed II in the dust
Two million men were marshaled
To right the cruel wrong
Your musliet, Grover Cleveland,
Ne'er gli,tened in the throng.
A few there we're who faltered.
While fewer still were those
Whose coward substitution
Gave courage 70 my foes;
Amid this traitor nualber,
Our rosters plainly tell
i found you, Grover Cleveland,
Unmarked by sho. or shell.
And now the flag Is floating,
Beautified by blood
OF those who rocked not wound nor death
But fighting for II stood
On land and sea. From East TO West
From South TO Gods high heaven,
No nobler lives than those that fell
To Freedoms cause were given.
You'd lake this hallowed banner
From the hand OF my brave knight
That cherished It In danger,
And fought its fearless fight.
] tell you, Grover Cleveland
Ten million tongues viii say.
'"rhe nag you failed to honor
Won't honor you to-day"
IT'S true manipulation
Once placed II in your hand;
Your coward fingers cmtehed 10
And held It DER the land;
Fallstatflau valor waved II.
Did Decency not lend
A blush, to wave a Nations flag
Your heart could ne'er defenlt
l tell yog, Grover Cleveland,
In no prophetic tone,
My people want hero
To bear my flag alone;
A bold and trusted statesman,
OF courage tried and true;
Pray tell me- Gsover Cleveland,
Does che pencil picture your
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1892-10-13
Literary Note.

Miss Smiley New York belle, re.
Gently sat down very severely on Gus
Snobberly, Fifth avenue dude who
is also addicted 10 literary proclivi-
ties
"Have you read my last book, Miss
Smiley?"
Your last bOok?"
'Yeth. it'll just out It'll it WEAKLY
possible you haven't wead it YETI"
Why Mr. Snobberly didn't
know you were a bookbnder. "-Texas
Slftings.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1892-10-13

Tickets, good returning o days from date
of sale, will be sold by the Big Four Route
to all principal points in the West, North.
west, South and Southwest. at HALF RATES,
on Sept q and Oct. %. This is the annual
opportunity for visiting, at small expense,
the great Farming Stock, Lumber, and
mining regions. Stop-overs allowed in
territory to which excursion tickets are
sold For rates and full information call
on agents of the Big Four Route. Chicago
office, 234 Clark street, or address ID. B.
Martin G. p A. Cincinnati. o.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1892-10-13

DIR. e. b. Judd's Electric Belts will cure
in nearly all cases. Where medicine fails
the system lacks electric force, which these
belts supply at once, and recovery is sure
to follow. Prices, 50, Sc, $40 and SIS. One
half cash with order; balance after six
months trial, il they prove satisfactory.
In ordering give waist measure and state
price of belt wanted In chronic diseases
the so and SIS belts are the most serv.
iceable. Judd Electric Co., Omaha, Neb
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1892-10-13
Keen or tho I.nemx.

A foe who turks in ambush is more danger
GUS antagonist than one who attacks us in the
open field, and for whose assaults we are, in q
measure, prepared That dangerous enemy to
health, malaria. must be encountered fully
armed Its thrusts are sudden, unexpected
and deadly, and can only be guarded against
q course OF defensive m dication. The
surest defense against chils and
fever, bilious remittcnt dumb ague and ague
also an eradicat tor Of the most obstinate forms
Of malaria which resist the action of ordinary
specifics, and the virus Of which remains In
toms are subdncd Consti patton, liver com
plant dyspepsia and kidney troubles are al.
ways relieved by this genital remedy.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1892-10-13

The difference between the So
called chemical focus and the visual
focus OF a telescope may be little Or
IL may be half an inch. In either
case the photographed image will be
decidedly out OF focus If allowance
for this difference be not carefully
made.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1892-10-13
Failing Prices.

Careful investigation shows that
nearly all articles commonly sold in II
hardwar store are cheaper to-day
than they were before the passage of
the Mckinley bill. The Subioined
table shows this, for it gives the retail
prices before the passage of the Me
Kinlcy bill in 1890 and the retail prices
in lsg2, II year after the passage Of the
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1892-10-13
German
Syrup"

l rlust say word as to the eff
icacy of German Syrup. l have
used it in my family for Bronchitis,
the result of Colds, with most ex-
cellent success. have taken it my
self for Throat Troubles, and have
derived good results theretrom. l
therefore recommend it to my neigh
bors as an excellent remedy in such
cases. James r. Durette, Earlys-
vile, Va. Beware of dealers who
offer you something just as good. 81"
Always insist On having Boschee' 5
German Syrup. O
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1892-10-13
Adapted to tn, Work.

81 see you wear an open st, aw hat" OBJ
served Gaswell, as he inspected Van Bran's
headgeAr.
Eyes. Do you think it little late in the
season for strawl''
"A trife; but that wasn't what concerned
me-
May inquire what it was'n
"You may"
''Well.n
II have heard several fellows say you
talked through your hat, and l was curious
to see what sort of one it wasn
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1892-10-13

: big fortune gained in the wine and
brandy trade is going to be used to pay
the rent of Prohibition headquarters,
and hire Prohibition orators and Prohi-
bition torch bearers during the cam
notion. Other people won't--National
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1892-10-13
The Popular Song.

How do you know that new song
Of yours will become popular?"
because / took it out into the
kitchen and tried it. 1t harmonized
perfectly with the rattle OF the
dishes"
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1892-10-13
English Public Roads.

In England the country roads are
so good that u single horse can pull a
vehicle with two passengers and "A
driver more than forty miles day
and do it with perfect ease The
public highways are likewise good Cd
the continent
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1892-10-13
$4,000
FOR
a
GUESS!

In each sack of every brand
of Flour manufactured by
EVERETT, AUGHENBAUGH
Il CO, of WAsECA, MIN, is
placed a ticket on which to
register a guess rs to the name
of the next President and the
votes he will receive in your
state 5000 for nearest guess,
$1,000 second, and 5000 for
third, Ask our grocer for
WHITE ROsE, WAsECA, MOSI-
TOR and WORLDS FAIR.
In case the -four is not han
ded in your city write the
firm at Wsseca, MINI, giving
the name of your grocer.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1892-10-13
Not Tested.

i don't see what attraction the
girls can find about young Sapley.
Why, his mind Is positively feeble =
Yes; but as he hasn't any oc aston
TO use IT. they probably have never
found II out.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1892-10-13

quick and permanent cure. Mr.. J. Nj.
Keesler, l4l0 ". Lombard St, BALTIC. Md -,
SAYS: II take great pleasure in saying
that in case of neuralgia in my family, 1
found Salvation Oil effectual and speedy
in the cure of the patient
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1892-10-13


10th the method and results when
Syrup of Figsis taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn effectually, 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 COM
mend il to all and have made it
the most popular remedy known.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale in 5Oc
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept
any substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CA.
LOUISVILLE. KE. NEW YORK. Nv
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1892-10-13
A Tariff Picture.

New York Press: Free traders are
fond of saying, What rot it is for a
protectionist to tell you that wages
can go up and prices go down at the
same time" yet so eminent free
trader as Mr.. Edward Atkinson figures
it out from census statistics that in
twenty years, while the labor cost of
barrel of -four was falling from
70 cents
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1892-10-13

to set aside portions of the farms for
letting to tenant farmers, who had
previously been farm laborcrs at
monthly wages.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1892-10-13

health, flesh and strength.
For periodical pains, prolapsus and
other displacements, bearing-down SEN
sations, and " female complaints" gen.
orally, it is 90 effective that it can be
guaranteed. If it doesn't benefit or cure,
you have your money back. Is anything
that isn't sold in this way likely to be
"iust as OnOdn
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1892-10-13

Democratic Doctrine Is To Tax Our,
selves, Not Foreigners

Gov. Mckinley charges that the
Democratic party believes in taxing
ourselves. I'm afraid gentlemen, we
must admit this charge.
"What right or excuse have we for
taxing anybody else with continent
for country with freedom and intelli-
gence of the instruments for its de-
velopment?' From Chairman Wilson's
address at the Democratic National
convention.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1892-10-13
Bright Prosneots-

Charley Gosh, Chumley you look wor
ried."
Chumley-"I am"
Whats the natter"
My sweetheart telegraphs pe that her
old lover is following her around with a
gun, and she wants me there for protec.
tim ~
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1892-10-13
A Lesson for Pana

Little Pet-'I dess those biscuits mamma
made was dest wight, wasn't they!''
Papa-"Yes; they were delicious
Little Pet didn't twy zem, bus ne W
Zey was.n
Papa-"You aid How"
Little Pet-"You didn't say word about
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1892-10-13

DIR. r. ScHIFrMANN, st. Paul, MINI, will
mail a trial package of Schiffmann's Asth-
ma Cure FREE to any sufferer. Gives in
slant relief in worst cases. and cures where
others fail. Name this paper and send adj
dress
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1892-10-13

The use of Ely's Cream Balm, sure
cure for CataTrh and Cold in head, is at
tended with no pain, Inconvenience or
dread, which can be said of no other rem
edy
feel it my duty to say few words in
regard to Ely's Cream Balm, and do Sc
entirely without solicitation l have used
it half year, and have found it to be
most admirable. have suffered from ca
tarrh of the worst kind ever since | was
little boy and | never hoped for cure, but
Cream Balm seems to do even that. Many
of my acquaintance have used it with ex-
cellent results. Oscar Ostrum, 70 Warren
Ave, Chicago.
Apply Balm into each nostril 1t is
Quickly Absorbed. Gives Relief at
once. Price 80 cents at Druggists or by
mail.
ELY BROTHERS, So Warren ST., New York
A tobacco-chewing deacon or class leader
generally feels the best on back seat in
time of revival.
Americas 5000 papers have zoo, 900 EN-.
ployes.
Florida has India rubber trees.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1892-10-13

New York Press: Our iron and steel
shipbuilding industries have made our
navy so formidable that when the
Miranda hoisted the stars and stripes
in Honduras port during a local revc-
luton the shells went some other way.
1t was protection to iron and steel
mills that built up the total tonnage
of the iron and steel vessels of our
merchant marine from 2,SOl
-
a4
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1892-10-13

In proportion to its size, England has
eight times as many miles of railway as
the United States