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Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1893-04-20

The Egyptian Museum at Cairo con.
tains a collection of dried plants re-
marltablc for their age and prcserva-
ton. They had been used in remote
ages to adorn the dead. The French
scientist, V. Lorgct, has published "a
book under the title of "Thc Pharaonic
Flora" in which he describes this
wonderful herbarium. Many of these
plants are more than 5000 years old.
Before they were arranged in the
Cairo herbarium they were soaked in
warm water and freshly dried
and pressed Among them are
flowers OF the pomcgranata, the
red poppy, blue and white To-
lotus, several species of the mallow,
and leaves of the leck, onion and
celery, with which the dead Egyptians
were buried in those days.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1893-04-20
TO THE WORLDS FAIR.
Agreement Reached by Railroad' rs to
Rates.

Agreement Reached by Raiiroads rs to
Rates.
CHICAGO, April II, The proposed
association has been adopted, to become
effective April 20. The vote ut the
general managers mcC ting was unani-
nous on the subject, except that sever.
al of the lines voted conditionally.
These votes were ruled 10y the chair
man rs Affirmative and the labor OF
months was ended unless the conditions
of some OF the votes cause trouble in
the future. The agreement Is also eN'
tended To cover trans.Missouri terri
tory. Lines in the old western fassen-
ger ASSOCIATION territory will hereafter
be designated rs the eastern committee.
It's the strongest and best passenger
agreement ever adopted. Worlds fair
rates and conditions for the present
western passenger association territory,
the Missouri river being the wcstcrn
boundary, were also adopted. In brief
they are rs follows;
East OF the Missouri a rate of SO per
cent of double locals is the general
agreed basis on round trip tickets. In
no case shall this rate be less than .
cents mile, plus bridge and other
arbitrations.
Tickets on sale April Is TO October
81, 1898, good for continuous passage
and final limit November Is, 1898.
Corresponding reductions are made in
the rates between Kansas City and
other Missouri river points and st.
Louis.
From time to time directly interested
lines may make special rates for coach
excursions, providing for not over
three days sojourn in Chicago, and
good only ON special trains or in
coaches OF designated regular trains.
None other than the above rates shall
be quoted to any convention during the
worlds fair.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1893-04-20
REGARDING HAWAII.
Commissioner Carter's Opinion Regardins
Biount's Action.

NohANl.sslbntr NdtiPf op4nibu hcsNFuinb
Biount's Action.
WAsHlNGToS, April I7.-Mr, Charles
Carter, one of the Hawaiian anpeXa-
ton commissioners, was seen ut his
hotel IN this city. Speaking of the
lowering of the United States flag by
Mr. Blount's order Mr.. Carter said: II
don't think II means Il reversal of the
policy of the government as expressed
10y the la,c administration. Secretary
Fosters attitude was satisfactory TO
the anneXationis.s and he promptly
disavOwcd the protcctoratc. The force
of marines was posted on duty in re-
Spouse TO the request OF the provis-
uUndi government, to protect persons
and property against assaults and dan
gc. s-9m the natives. The necessity
for this has .55scu, inc annexation
movement has gained strength and
members, and President Dole has an.
nounccd that IT was able TO take caro-
of itself il not assalled from without.
Therefore the forces Of the United
States were no longer essential and
with their removal of course the flag
came down What we all regret is
that events have made II necessary to
pursue that course. We hal hoped
when it once WAS hoisted :hat anneXa-
lion would be accomplished and that
1T night never again be hauled down. y
No advrces ftoin Honolulu have been
received at the navy department OFF.
GERS on duty there are disappointed
and sneak with reluctance about the
matter Navy officers, as a rule. are
strongly in favor of anncXing these
islands and are inclined to consider the
bringing TO an end OF the protectorat,
as a step backward
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1893-04-20
Col. Morrison on tho TarIn.

NEW ORLEANS, La, April 13.--Col
W. X. Morrison of Illinois, for fifteen
years the leader of tariff-reform ele.
inent in the Democratic party, before
leaving the city submitted to an inter.
view on the tariff and the policy of the
Democratic administration. Col. Nor
rison attributed the change in public
sentiment concerning the tariff to the
education of the masses on the sub
ject; to the decided ground taken by
Mr.. Cleveland in favor of tariff reform,
and to the passage of the Mckinley
bill. A uniform reduction of the tariff
is not now practicable, but reforms
will probably be adopted
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1893-04-20
THE GOLD RESERVE.
Issue Of More Certificates Forbidden by
Secretary Carlisle.


New YORK, April l7.--An order has
been received at the sub-treasury In
New York suspending the issue of gold
certificates in accordance with the pro-
visions of the net of congress of July ~,
1889, which says that when the gold
coin or bullion held in the treasury Tor
the redemption of United States notes
falls below Sioo,ooo,ooo the issue OF
certificates shall cease. The gold cer-
tificatcs In common use are those issued
under the act of July Il, 1882. The
acting assistant treasurer in charge OF
the sub-treasury said: This step ON
the part of the secretary of the treas
ury simply means that he is carrying
out tho provisions of the law. IL does
not mean that the government will re-
ceivc deposits of gold coin and refuse
10 pay back in kind. Any one who de-
posits gold coin here will receive legal
tender notes. In other words, instead
Of issuing for gold deposits certificate
which Is necessarily rcdcemable in
gold, the treasury will issue legal zen.
der notes for which gold will always
be paid II demanded. The only differ.
ence which the stopping OF these GER
tificates makes Is that the treasury dc.
partment will not issue them for gold
as IL has been doing The secretary is
merely anticipating the withdrawal Of
gold winch will probably be made for
shipment ON the next steamer for Ger
many. There is no reason for uneasi.
ness because of the step taken by the
department. II Is the first time issues
of certificates have been suspended, be.
cause it is the first time the reserve has
almost reached the 100000, 900 point,
with immediate exports expected,
Under the previous act the issue was
suspended by Secretary Sherman In
1870"
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1893-04-20
THE MONSTER,

mess-rooms for the officers OF the gar
rison. Some of the oldest inhabitants
of Port Louis have seen this same turtle
when they were children, and H. has
changed but little during the intcrven-
ing years, Nobody knows Its age, nor
whence IL came II weighs nearly
three hundred and seventy-iivc pounds
and its cnrnpucc, which is gray in color,
measures In circumference \ feet q
inches. One of the monsters forcfcct
is fifteen inches long, u hind one meas
uring nine inches, Head and neck to-
gcther are nearly eighteen inches long,
while the tail measures u little less
than that,
IL IL noticeable at u glance that the
animal Is quite old. The illustration,
which Is made from an original photo
graph Of the monster turtle, gives q
somewhat adequate Idea Of his appear
ancc. This photograph was made re.
Gently, showing the animal in walking
positions. Some of the old Inhabitants
Of Port Louis say that the turtle had
almost reached It's enormous size in
1910, the date OF It's first discovery, and
IL is generally believed that II Is at
least 200 years old. IL carries ON It's
back with ease two men Of ordinary
size. Those familiar with the cxtraor-
binary longevity, strength and vitality
of these animals will not wonder at
the above approximation Of the mon
ster's age. IL may be called to-day
without doubt the oldest inhabitant of
the Island Of Mauritus.
Concerning the origin of the turtle,i
is believed that IL Is one of the last SUR
tip hn Ia nf "A M
that class which was found In almost
incredible numbers on this island by
the first explorers who visited 10
ut the close of the sixteenth
and the beginning Of the
seventeenth centuries As they
were regarded welcome food on account
of the dclicacy OF their meat by the in
vadera, they were cNterminated ere
long, and IL is possible that u small
number of them succeeded In finding
hiding place in some inaccessible spot,
thus escaping the fate of their kind.
This race of monster turtles has be-
come almost entirely extinct except in
a few small islands north of Madagas-
car, whose large specimens can be
found, but their number is decreasing
from day TO day, although some Of the
most celebrated English naturalists
have endcavored to protect them
against complete determination, efforts
which have proved entirely futile.
Some OF the inhabitants of the island of
Mariutius have domcsticatcd giant tur-
ties, who live with them as contentedly
as the eat does with us, but In its wild
and untamed state the monster turtle
is exceedingly scarce.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1893-04-20

chest protector size, has just made its
appearance. II consists OF flask of
glass filed with water which seeps
gradually into the felt stopper 1t Is
equally well adapted TO the mostcning
of envelopes and altogether will prove
very practical adjunct TO CORE
spondent's desk.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1893-04-20
whose Pleasure .

Mr. De Vine-Affiatus-oh write
only for pleasure.
Mr.. Pennyliner-Precisely, my dear
boy; but did il ever strike you that
from the standpoint of the reader
the pleasure should be mutual?
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1893-04-20
Mean Ola Thing.

"John," said Mrs. Hawkins, . haze
surprise for You. I've saved over
5000 of my allowance this year. Aren't
you glad?' Very said Mr.. lIaw-
l1ins, - can cut your allowance down
$500 next ear."-Bazaar.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1893-04-20
Warl,ld nnd Mnrderea.

EIsIgoRE, Cal. April is--The dead
body of j. S. Crawford, liycrvman,
was found between the front wheel
and pole of his buggy upon the arrival
of his horses from Riverside, having
been dragged in that position eight
miles. A blool-staincd stone in the
buggy gives rise to the suspicion that
ne was Wavln,d Killed and robbed.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1893-04-20
Strange Indeed.

"The Prince of Wales is a pretty
brainy man, after all" said Higgins.
"Yes; but what can't understand
is how such sensible man as no
appears to be can be such an Anglo
maniac. Puck.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1893-04-20
INDUSTRIAL WORLD.
A GLANCE AT THE PROGRESS
OF OUR TIMES,
An Automatic Stamp Moistcner Is ono
OF the Latest Labor Saving Contri,-
anccs--Ncw aud Startling Discoveries
Of Recent Record.
A Monster Turtle.

Monster Turtle,
Ever since the capitulation Of the
elsie of France" (the Island of Mauri-
thus in the Indian OCEAN,, which took
place on Dec, 2, 1910, the soldiers who
have been stationed ut the artillery
barracks Of Port Louis, the capital of
the island, have noticed gigantic
turtle in the large courtyard of the
place. The animal, now almost blind,
has lived there almost ever since IL was
first discovered by tho victors in 1910,
and to-day, cighty.two years after, is
the almost daily companion OF another
generation Of soldiers, since that time
the classmates having been turned into
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1893-04-20
About Pears.

1t is remarkable that, although new
fruits come TO the front every year,
there is not pear yet that has been
able to take the place of the Bartlett
or the Seckel. The Bartlett is Euro
pean sort, originating in England, and
named there Williams Bon Curetien.
1t was introduced into this country,
and its name getting lost it was named
Bartlett, after the man in whose gar
den il was when its excellent qualities
were discovered.
The SeclSel is native,a chance seed
ling, found growing near the Schuykill
Rive, Philadelphia, and the original
tree still stands and bears fruit. The
Bartlett is in season throughout Sep
tcmber, the Secllel from the close of
September and through October. These
two kinds are no exceptions to the
rule that the quality OF all pears in.
creases in value as the trees get older.
The fruit from a full grown Seekel
pear tree, for instance, is far superior
to that from tree fruiting for the first
l time.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1893-04-20
SUICIDE IN A posToFFIcE.
Man Cuts us Throat with "a Razor
nNinc AIn1nsf InatnnfiN.

Dying Almost frstantiy.
IANEsylItE. Ohio, April is Thomas
johnson, mid lie aged, claiming to be
a glass blower, committed suicide at
Avondalc, a small town north of here
last night. He entered barber shop,
also used as The postohice. and asked
TO be shaved. After the barber finished
Johns IN called for paper, saying he
wished TO write letter, and, as Che
barber stepped to the other side OF the
room, johnson seized a razor and cut
his throat, dying almost instantly. No
motive known for the decd.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1893-04-20
A Recommendation

Mrs. Higherman-Now, .sJout that
man you sent over 70 me-is he honest?
Mrs. Fireman--Wcll, should say SO.
He has been tried twice for stealing
and has escaped both times,
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1893-04-20

Waller Dog -llcro comes q skinny
legged wheelman; shall we take bite
out of his shanks?
Ball Dog-Gnaw.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1893-04-20
A Four-Footcd wire-Layer and Her
Ways of Working.

Many people in Brighton are inter
estcd just now in watching the clever
work Of "Strip, the Electrician" who
after laying down many miles length
OF copper wire, for the purpose Of cleo
trio lighting, in London, has lately
come to Brighton with the same OBJ
jcct.
Lest Mr.. Edison should not at once
recognize the name of his distinguished
"collaboratrice," we will explain Mt
once that Strip Is clever little fox
terrier, the property OF Messrs. Cromp-
ton, the electrical engineers, and that
she is under the special protection
Strips method of working Is as fol-
lows: The workmen lay down, IN the
desired position, short length OF the
stout iron pipe which is to shelter a
corresponding length of the copper
wire along which the electric current
will ultimately pass.
The iron pipe having been fixed,
Strip Is called has the end of the cop
per wire fastened To her collar and, at
the workman's sign, goes in Mt one end
of the pipc-"And comes out at the
other end" says an intelligent but too
hasty reade'. Not so, however. The
other end of the iron pipe has a bar
across IL, over which the copper wire
must be strained to keep it taut. Strip,
having entered the pipe with the wire
fastened TO her collar, presents herself
at the other end to the workman
awaiting her there, who thrusts his
hand under the bar, unfastcns Strips
collar, and draws il and the wire out.
Strip, when she feels her collar gone,
turns round, retraces her steps, comes
out again at the same end she went in
at, and lies down on the worlSmcn's
coats until she is wanted again.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1893-04-20
An Automatic stamp Mo,-.encr.

A very practicable little invention on
the part of some frcnchman, who
seems 10 have taken pity on the Ameri-
can nation In their wrestlc with the
new Columbian postage stamp OF
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1893-04-20
Following Dr. Woodrow WILSON


Following DR. Woodrow Wilson's
brilliant character sketch OF Mr.. Cleve.
lands new cabinet, the Review of Re-
views for April contains brief illus.
rated article on the boyhood of Grover
Cleveland which, besides several other
interesting illustrations. contains two
fac-simile school compositions written
by Grover In ms ridlh year,
Edna Lyan, author Of the very popu.
lar S, orir~ in tie Golden Days Dono'
rcyal, entitled "ro Right the Wrong
rlnch wiil he in:ro treed to American
readers Through the pngps III Harper
Bazar rhe upenins chapters will APP
pear in the napeer for April stn.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1893-04-20
Til. New stamps.

TO make the new stamp
Adhcsively damp
just run out your tongue and dab IL;
But to give IL lick
That viii ma 10 IL stick
You will discover after few applications
that It will be necessary
To acquire the Ticker habit
New York Sun
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1893-04-20

SPRINGFIELD, Mo, April I'D. II
Gates, ono OF the wcilthicst farmers in
heenc County, and grandson of Gen.
Gates OF revolutionary fame, is dead.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1893-04-20

ST, LOUIS, Mo-, April District
Attorney Reynolds received from chez,
Postofficc lEspc tor Dice, O be used
as evidence against individuals
throughout Missouri AMI Arkansas,
about three thoCscn1 letters, all direct
offers or inquiries relative to pur.ha g
of green goods" In n decision az
Springfield recently. judge Philips If
the United States ircuit Court held
that an individual who purchased or
ordered to purchase GrcCn good
was equally gdil'y a copy o. the de-
eis'on is nov awaited 10y Cist,ica Ar
torney Reynolds and aGkom as il arr
rives attioa VIII be taken N the cases
mentioned.
The state herald., 1893-12-29

A very line Photographic view Of the
Worlds Fair, s 10 inches in size, the
work Of the Official Photographer Of the
United States Government, and accom-
panied by graphic, interesting and au.
thehtic description, will be ncnt ireo by
the Chicago Weekly Inter Ocean TO any
ono who will send one 2 cent stamp for
postage. Address, "Librnr,au," Inter
Ocean.
The state herald., 1893-12-29

A number Of the counties Of The state
ara calling mass meetings TO instruct
their membsrs Of tho Legislature ns 10
how they wish them 10 work md vote
on tue question oi M immediate adjourn.
mont of tho Legislature. This 10 . good
idsa and should Ia acted on by every
oousty in tho state.
The state herald., 1893-12-29
PORTRAIT FRAMES.

Parties dcsirsas .frauss ~. portraits
|N1curs thuna1 ~ ~ 0ulnR ~
~ on. ioiiss ~ m -ssliyst6 =;
~ for = poFes1le 6ans 49, ~ q.
~ = good frame at the Art Gallery
for one dollar. Call and sec for your.
self. w. q. POWERS.
The state herald., 1893-12-29

Christmas was observed by the N. E
Sunday School OF Holyoke BY On enter.
tainmsnt at the church on Christmas
evening. The church building wa
crowded full and then some could moi
secure seats. program entitled shs
"Christnes Bazaar aud Santa Claus
Telephone" was rendered by the members
Of the school. A very neat and tasty lit
tie building had been erected on the pul.
pit representing the bazaar. THIS was
nicely decorated and the roof was cover.
ID with cotton to represent . winter
scene. A large gilt star with q cross Of
fiovsrs In the oentsr was placed over
the front window Of the bazaar. Tho
two doom and windows Of the bazaar
were neatly draped with curtains and
within the bazaar, which was brilliantly
lighted, were hung the presents for the
members OF the SCHOOL. The program
consisted OF songs aud reoitations select.
cd with view 70 bring out very prom.
nsntly the origin and true meaning Of
Christmas and the reason for observing
tho day. After an sddrsss Of welcome
BY Niss Asude Mcfarland, Mrs. Santa
Claus, in the psssou Of Mrs. G. J. Slater,
appeared at ths door of the bAssar snd,
aftsr stating 70 the school that Basts'
0sns - 6ssn delayed but -Would -
tbsss 5000, proposed an sntsstaisasat
and osllsd On different msmbsrs Il thA
sohoSl 10 taks part by sssitasioo o. sseg'
Occasionally Ma 8aasa Clsus vvuA
vasy Tie program b. holding . convss.
sseieo vith 6anta Claus over ths tsls-
p6oas, ,DucA 10 tie aDsssosat q ths
aaiisoos. A. the oloss oe the program
and after Mn. Santa Clsus had had ssv-
ssal conversations with him ovss the
telephone, Santa Claus, 10 the person Of
@. J. Slater, appeared on the sssns and,
With The aid Of the tsachsrs, dissributed
the presents 70 the nsmbsFp of the
srhool. The msmbsss u the sckool de-
serve much credit for the sxosllent man.
ner 10 whish they rendered the program.
Santa Claus snd As. Santa Claus ron.
dsrsd their part Of the program in good
style and added much 70 the snioysbls
feature Of the entertainment. Al pres-
snt seemed 70 enjoy the evenings eater
tainnsnt very much.
The state herald., 1893-12-29

l have on hand bome fine pnre- blooded
Brown Lcghorn, White Faced Black
Spanish and Black Minorca Cockerels
that / will soil and they must bo dis
posed Of at once. L. NJ. SMITH,
uoly oke. Colo.
The state herald., 1893-12-29

The Bsptist Sunday School gave =
Christians satsrtainmsnt ct the church
Saturday evening, that vss largely At
tended. the church building being crowd.
ID 70 its utmost capacity. The program
consisted Of Christmas csntats render.
ID by ths members Of the school. Three
trees bad bssn prepared for reception Of
the presents sud we're nicely arranged
and decorated, . tree bsing plsoed st
each side OF tho pulpit snd one In the
choir gallery above the pulpit and thsss
trees were we'll filled With presents. Tho
cantats wss we'll rendered and did much
credit 10 the msmbsss of the school who
took part In It. The solos by . number
Of the Girls were particularly 6us aud
vsss rsndsrsd 10 good style. The fairy
scsos wss bsautiful. Little Cora Kelsey
came out with her doll and aflsr talking
% the doll for some tims in . most nat.
psal way sat down II . rocking chair
and. while singing 70 her doll, won't 10
sleep, when four little girls beautifully
dressed ~ fairies came out on the stage
drawing two-wheeled fairy chariot 10
which sat the fairy queen. Finding the
little girl ssleep. they lsft In her lsp n
letter from Santa Claus. Rev. Price
psrsonAtsd Jack Frost aud furnished
much amusement for the httle folks.
Santa Claus wss veil psrsousted BY IF.
Parker and Of course WAS very popular
with the members Of the school ~ they
always know that the most intorcstjdg
part of the program, 10 nssr st hand Shsn
they 80 Santa claus appear. Tho large
audience " we'll ~ tho msmbsrs Of tho
school seemed 10 enjoy the entertain
mont very much.
The state herald., 1893-12-29
NOTICE.

I have henvy imported Shire stallion
also several head OF trotting md draft
horses and colts which will trade for
good land. Address o. 4. GoKpoN,
Madrid, Neb.
The state herald., 1893-12-29

0ovsrnor Waite iu his call for . sps.
oisl session Of tho legislature recon-
nspds that, IL thcro Ii no money In the
treasury 70 pay the expenses Of the sps-
eisl sessIop, the legislature sboaid pro
vide for this expense by increased taxa.
tion. Hov do the Taxpayers like that
kind oe proposition.
The state herald., 1893-12-29

8. d. Btrsysr, who bad bssn visiting
With the family Of r. D.Tipton, returned
to h's home st olsnwood, Ia. last week.
us made proof on his timber clam,
while here and now owns some Phillips
county soil.
The state herald., 1893-12-29

Prof. and Mrs. q. B. Timberlake arc
attending the annual meeting OF the
Colorado State Association Of County
supsrintsndsnts and tho anaual meet 3.
Ing Of the 6tsts Tsaohsr's Association
held at Colorado Springs this week.
The state herald., 1893-12-29

The pnbl,catIon Of tho Morgan Count,
News has been discontinued. George d.
Pickett, editor aud proprietof, will move
the News plant 10 Ashland. keb. The
The state herald., 1893-12-29

The Ladies' Aid OF tho NJ. r. Church
will hold an expefisncs social on Nes
Years night st the n. f Church. Re.
freshmsnts will be served and good mu-
sic rendered. All tho ladies Of the Aid
come prepared 70 hand In their dollars
and relate their experience how they
earned 1t. II will be dime sociai.
Src'Y.