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Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1893-03-09
DANIEL S. LAMONT.
The Youngest Member OF Cieyeisnd's
Onicial Family.

Daniel :. Lamont, the Secretary of
War, was, during the first administra-
ton of President Cleveland, exceeding
~ conspicuous in the public eye--morc
SO than any other previous private see
rotary of an executive, except Col,
John Hay. He was born in Cortland
County, n. v, in 1851. His early life
was spent rs clerk in his fathers
country store, lie early turned his at
tention To politics, and found in that
direction congenial pursuit. Through
his efforts he acquired an academic
education, Before attaining his major
ity he was selected rs delegate to the
State Democratic Convention and held
his own with many politicians of age
and experience, Even after that time
he figured more or less prominently in
such assemblages, He was II deputy
clerk in his native county, and was
chosen member of the assembly in
1870, 1871 and 1878, From 1875 until
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1893-03-09

tanned clerkship in the County Audit
or's Office, by means of which he
was enabled to pay his board and
tuition. After three years spent Mt
this school and at Bloomington Uni
versity young Gresham returned to
Corydon to study law, paying his OK
penses by working in the County
Clerks Office betimes. When 90 years
of age he was admitted to the bar. AZ
the outbreak of the war he was cap
tain of the Spencer rifles, but enlisted
as private. He served with distinction
at shiloh, Corinth and Nicksburg, and
was wounded severely before Atlanta.
lie was successfully promoted to the
rank of Muior-Generai, and on being
mustered out of the service in 1865 re-
sumed his law practice at New Albany.
He declined several offices during Gen.
Grants administration, but in 1869 be-
came United States district judge for
Indiana. President Arthur made him
Postmaster General to succeed Timothy
G.. Howe, deceased. and subsequently
gave him the portfolio of the Treasury.
Toward the end of his term President
Arthur appointed him "A Judge of the
United States Circuit Court. In that
capacity he became well known to the
citizens of Chicago, among whom he has
resided for several years past.
Judge Gresham's relations with Pres
ident Harrison We're not cordial for
many years, although he supported him
in the campaign of 1883. But even at
that time the Judge was in disagree
ment with the Republican party on
questions of an economic character,
especially tha tariff. His final aban-
donment of the party was announced
in a letter to Bluford Wilson during
the last campaign, which is still fresh
in the public remembrance.
Judge Gresham has wife, II son and
daughter. The son is now engaged
in the practice of law, and his future
is hripht with promiSc
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1893-03-09

The maine hbit' for the eighth of
dollar is of southern origin and is little
known to the North IT is sometimes
said that it started from the practice
of cutting quarter into two equal
bits or pieces to make change. But
there was Spanish silver coin of 1215
cents formerly circulating in this
country, called in New England "nine-
pence" in New York, shilling" in
Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia
'elevenpence' or 'levy' while further
south il was called "bit.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1893-03-09

paper profession. Buying the Atlanta
Journal at time when its fortunes
were not of the brightest, ne adopted
policy which Mr.. Grady found so sue
ces,ful in building up the Atlanta
Constitution. He employed good men,
paid them good salaries and encouraged
them in their work Whenever re-
porter brought in an exclusive piece of
news or did the work assigned to him
with unusual excellence he found
awaiting him an order for the best suit
of clothes that the city afforded. Once
when the city editor of the Journal
executed commission with special
credit, Mr.. Smith presented him with a
horse and buggy.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1893-03-09
CLEVELAND ONCE MORE
HE DELIVERS A TERSE AND
PITHY INAUGURAL AD-
DRESS.
The Weather Was Very Disagree
able, But the Enthusiasm
Would Not Down,

WASHINGTON, March 4.-The control
of the government passed at noon to-
day into the hands of the democrats.
The capital city was swallowed in a
mass of snow and slush that mads the
bad weather on all previous inaugural
ton days mild by comparison, and to
add to the discomfort of participants in
the ceremonies the wind rose from a
mild breeze at daylight until at noon
it had attained the dimensions of a
bowling gale. Dropping plumes, be-
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1893-03-09

party for United States senator, The
vote for senator stood - TO II in favor
of T.. W. Upton, Mr., Morton was APP
pointed to represent Nebraska ut the
Paris Exposition and was one of tho
commissioners ut the Philadelphia En-
position. He has been u prominent
member and President of the State
Board Of Agriculture and Horticulture.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1893-03-09
RICHARD OLNEY.
The Distinguished Scholar Who Is Vow
Attorney General.

Richard Olney, the new Attorney
General of the United States, graduated
from Brown University in 1856 and
Harvard law school two years later.
Twice he has been offered Massa-
chusetts justieeshp but declined, hav-
ing the last offer from Governor Rus
sell, A few years ago he was the party
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1893-03-09
cn,caro WON'T Sec the Joke.

Mrs. Porlicry Mrs FullSson is so
horribly vulgar, You know.
Mrs. Observation-Disclosures makes you
think so?
Mrs. Porlicry says thank you"
to her servants,
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1893-03-09
HILARY A. HERBERT.

The Man who Now Guides the Destinies
OF Our New Navy.
Hilary A. Herbert, the representative
of Alabama in Mr.. Clevcland's Cabinet,
is now in control of the Navy Depart
ment. He is u resident of Mont
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1893-03-09

Ala dinner recently given by Mrs.
Harper the center piece was of fine
pale pink flowers and measured nine
feet B length.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1893-03-09

One pint Of coffee ''An sugar weighs
twelve ounces.
One pint of the best brown sugar weighs
thirteen ounces.
The herald., 1893-05-21
ROUTE OF THE RELAY RACE.

The riders in the Chicago-New York race,
although confronted by as unfavorable
weather as was possible, covered the /, 900
mile course in about 100 hours, or at the
average rate Of over nine miles an hour al
though many Of the riders who had relays
of 10 miles or more performed their work
at speed of 90 miles an hour. II will thus
be seen that the weather must be auspi-
cious, the roads in good condition and the
riders the very flower of American man
hood if they succeed In making the 1904
mile run from Boston to Chicago in 90 or
even 100 hours. The route followed from
New York to Chicago will be the same as
that Of last May, and among the cities
through which the riders will pass are
Worcester and Springfield in Massachu-
setts New York, Albany, Rochester and
Buffalo in New York state; North East in
Pennsylvania; Ashtabula, Painesville and
Cleveland in Ohio; Goshen and South Bend
In Indiana, and Chicago in Illinois.
The herald., 1893-05-21

Mrs. Leslie explained to me some time
ago that 1t was her desire to make the acts
of the characters In her play seem more
logical than In the original, and several of
the changes that sho has made are, IL must
be admitted, decidedly for the better Mrs
Leslie also told me that she intends to do n
good deal Of playwriting. She thinks that
she possesses the true dramatic Instinct,
no matter In what particular respects her
work may be defective now, and | am in
olined TO agree with her. 1.-THE Froth Of
Society" may not be considered phenome-
nally brilliant adaptation, but tho measure
of success which has been accorded IL will
doubtless serve to encourage the brilliant
woman who is responsible for tito persevere
in her new line of work until she shall have
evolved play which will give her as higha
position as dramati8t as shenow enjoys as
q littorateur and publisher
Tho good people who read New York
newspapers and New York dramatic letters
will now have rest from the Theater Of
Arts and Letters until next season, for that
peculiar institution Is winding up for the
year at Palmers theater. This exclusive
Subscription" organization which charged
its patrons 95 o performances and compelled
them to purchase tickets for the eutire
course at that figure is now admitting the
common herd at regular prices at Palmer's
say admitting" but that is not the cor
rect expression. willing TO admitn
would be very much nearer tho mark, for
the people have not beseiged the doors of
the theater in their hysterical anxiety to
see the plays which dramatists are unable
TO concoct, and which were therefore put
together by literary foll5sn
The herald., 1893-05-21
THE WHEELING WORLD.
From Boston 10 Chicago in Ninety
Hours.

The great relay bicycle race from Boston
to Chicago scheduled for April 30 and May
!, 2, 8 and A promises to be the most re-
marhable event Of the kind ever run The
swiftaat and hardest wheelmen between
Boston and Chicago compose the respective
relays. and they are pledged to cover the
distance in 90 hours. Each relay will con-
sist OF two wheelman, one carrying q pouch
containing amcssaee Governor Russell
Of Massachusetts to Governor Altgeld Of
Illinois, and the other holding himself in
readiness to hurry the message ahead in
ease the regular carrier is disabled.
From the instant the message leaves
Boston until it arrives in Chicago not a
moment will BE- lost Night and day with
out pause two riders will be pedallng to-
ward the Worlds fair city at the best
speed they arc capable Of. The distance is
about ,264 miles, and II the message is de-
livered In 80 hours every relay rider must
cover bis small section Of the course at the
speed OF IA miles an hour. With good roads
this would be comparatively easy for the
swift wheelmen who participate in the
race, but If our naturally bad roads arc un-
der water most of the way, as they were
during the Chioago-New York relay bicycle
race last year, the message will hardly be
delivered In tho prescribed 90 hours.
The herald., 1893-05-21

liards tournament had finally been with
drawn because the American and foreign
experts had refused to compete. BY the 10
tirement of Slosson America loses one of its
greatest billiardists. He is now 80 years Of
age and has been prominent In the world Of
billiards for over 20 years.
Slosson played his first public match at
Springfield, Mass, In 1870, when he was
lad of 16, and was beaten by B. #. Denni-
son, then champion of Massachusetts His
first notable victory occurred at Indianapo-
lis In October, 1873, when be defeated Wiz
ard Jacob Schaefer. This victory and others
soon placed Slosson in the first rank, and
today Slosson, Schaefer and their young
rival champion, Frank Ives, compose the
great billiards trio of America. In the
course of his long career Slosson has de-
feated Ives, William Sexton, Maurice vign-
aux, Maurice DAILY, Joseph Dion and Al
bert GARNER.
The herald., 1893-05-21
A ooo-Ioered wheelman's Tour.

Frank s. Beedleson, the one legged bicy-
clist of Syracuse. will leave San Francisco
May % on his wheel and endeavor to cross
the continent from Frisco to New York ia
100 days or less. Beedleson will follow the
line of the Union Pacific railroad to Oma-
ha, thence the Chicago and Northwestern
to Chicago. From the latter city he will
follow tho route of the relay ride through
Cleveland and Buffalo. He is hardy rider
of four years. experience, who has done his
five miles in IS minutes and 90 miles In
the day without much discomfort. He lost
his leg in a railway accident when II years
of age. Beedleson is in his twenty-dfth
year, is telegrapher and member of the
Century Cycling club Of Syracuse. Hewill
ride safety and carry about so pounds OF
luggage in addition to an extra set of tires
and pair of c1utches.
The herald., 1893-05-21

Incredible as 1t may seen no special de
tail Of policemen has been necessary to
keep the general public from breaking In
the doors of Palmer's theater in it's mad
rush to witness the Arts and Letters too
pood-for-the-ayerage- goer" perform
ances In fact, have heard it stated that
that pig headed jade, the aforesaid general
public, will not attend in large numbers
even with the great inducement OF many
free tickets, yclept in theatrical parlance
paper"
But to sum 1t all up the Theater Of Arts
and Letters was on its face an improbable
ity. On its record it is an absurdity. 1t IS n
hideous excresoence on the body dramatic,
not because of the poor Judgment displayed
in the selection of most of its plays, nor
because of the fact that it is not managed
by theatrical man, but because 1t has
used the elevation of the drama as a
stepping stone to exploiting several plays
which no one cared to see, and one of which
at least brought repeated roars of laughter
although it was intended by the author to
be positively grewsome in its seriousness
Such things bring the stage into contempt
They elevate it downward
Let us see how the Theater of Arts and
Letters has lived up to its promises. Broad
rs an excuse for its existence the well
known fact that scores of meritorious plays
are annually passed around from one pro
fessional manager to another only to be de
clined. In other words, theatrical speeula-
tors, as a rule, do not care in this country
to try new material. They prefer to ex-
ploit foreign successes, which, by the way,
generally prove failures, rather than trust
themselves 80 select an apparently valuable
plav by new or unknown author. This
looks like good, safe business method &c
the laynan, but it isn't
The foreign plays generally don't seem tt
exactly suit American audiences. Never
theless this timidity Of the managers made
It practically impossible for any resident o
the United States outside of the few dram
atists with established regulations Il
have his own play produced. This was {
very dlscouraging condition for tho develop
ncnt Of the native drama. and it was nomi
ualiy TO correct this evil chat the Theater o
hrts end Letters was founded. But tn
.ieces which have been produced arc il
kearly evesy case the work of men an'
yemen who already hove national reputa
kons in Tie world Of letters, and at leas
lne Of the Plays was written by dramatis
H.asc work is in great demand, and VIII
eeccfore scarcely needed start FROM any
scdY
Xii ia all. outside o9 aaerdiaga good Gsa
The herald., 1893-05-21
Tbe Tnternotional Championshlps.

Chicago wheelmen are predicting that
the aggregation of foreign and domestic
bicycling talent which win race at the in
ternational championships in the Worlds
fair city in August will succeed in lower
ing the worlds record for mile to
minute so seconds, and that at least So.OoC
people will attend the races daily. The
great meeting will open Aug. and close
Aug. 70. John S. Johnson's alleged mile
in minute So seconds was not accepted by
the L. A. W., and the worlds record for the
distance is held by w. W. Windle, whose
last trial against time gave him mark Of
Q minutes s 3-5 seconds. There was wonder
full record breaking last year, but it seems
hardly probable that the record the coming
season will be lowered 15 seconds.
The herald., 1893-05-21
zimmernnan and sanrer.

Zimmerman of New Jersey are soon to meet
the best riders on the other side of the At
lantic. Although each is representative
American wheelman. and although both
have covered mile in time few men have
eQualed, they go separately and in sense
as rivals. Zimmerman has covered mile
with flying start In minutes 64-5 seconds
and is probably the swiftest amateur in
the world at distances under mile. San
The herald., 1893-05-21
saventn-Five oonvulsions.

A THRIILINa EXPERIENCE There ia no one
but at some period in life has an experience
Such Is the case of John B. Collins of Romeo,
Mich, who says: From September to Jan.
uary, before using Nervine, had at least 70
convulsionS After three months use have no
more attacks. Dr. Miles Restorative Nervine
also cures nervous prostration, headache. poor
memory, dizziness, sleeplessness, neuralsia
etc and builds up the body. Mrs. j. r Miller
of Valparaiso Ind. and J. h. Taylor of L0gaus-
port Ind, each gained 20 pounds Of flesh BY
taking it, Sold BY G. II. Hanee, l77 North
Spring, on guarantee. Get the doctors book,
free.
The herald., 1893-05-21

present management during the Worlds
fair and will then go to London, where she
has an excellent engagement beginning
next October When she leaves these hos
pitable shores, she will be the possessor Of
much more wealth than she now has OF
course Mile Pcmpon likes dear America''
now.
1t has been generally supposed that Glen
Mac Donough is the youngest successful
playwright in America, but it seems that
he Is not, as Paul Kester is not yet man.
Rather he has not yet attained his majority.
Kester commenced writing plays a few
years ago His first work was called
"Countess Roudine" IT was submitted to
Nine. Modjesza, who accepted ID. Kester
Immediately began work on another play,
which he has named 1.-The Earl of Gram
mont"
Meanwhile Modjeska had produced
"Countess Roudine' in New York, but tho
piece that he did not come east to see the
premier of his FIRST play. at the time ite,-
ter was living in Detroit. When he had
finished 1.-THE Earl of Grammont," he
sent IL to Alexander Salvini, who liked 1t
and requested Kester to meet him IN CHI
cago. Salvini then engaged him at large
salary to travel with him and write plays
especially adapted TO his abilities.
Next season, besides 1.-THE Earl of Gram
mont" the brilliant young Italian actor will
produce at least one other Of Mr.. Kester's
plays. which is to be named 1.-THE Last of
the Moorsn Salvini's role ia this piece re-
ouires heroic acting, and the play admits
of elaborate mounting things Of which
he is particularly fond. Mr.. Kester, 1t
should be stated, is a native of Virginia
but was reaped in Ohio.
hear that Felix Morris, Rosina Vokes
remarkably clever leading man, Is to stai
next season in play especially written fol
him. If the rumor be true, the venture
ought to result in the addition of another
luIninary to thestellar firmament, for Fell,
Morris probably has norsuperior In his par
The herald., 1893-05-21
DAHLEN OF cHlcAeo's TEAM.

He Is One of Amerfca's Best All Round
Players.
One Of Captain Anson's most valuable
players in the Chicago club is William II.
Dahlen. He is a2 years old, was born at
Fort Plain, N. T., and developed from a
very promising amateur to talented pro-
after nneteoric career in tie Nsw York
state league he was secured for the Chicago
club In 1891 DahIen played third base,
left field and short stop, and In 13s chant
The herald., 1893-05-21

pionship games
demonstrated the
fact that he was
an all around play
er of great abnity.
AS a third base-
man he particu-
larly shone and
closed the season
ranking very well
in batting and
fielding.
D a hlen was
promptly signed
by Chicago for 1899
and played at the
third bag for 6S
frnf,o ao TA xx,aa
The herald., 1893-05-21
sohnfiela Max nreet zlmmer.nan.

British wheelmen believe that if any ene
lowers the colors of A. A. ZimmermSn dur
ing his English tour J. w. Schofeld, a
comparatively new conner, will be the man.
Many British wheelmen think that Scho-
Geld is the fastest man in England today.
The herald., 1893-05-21
CONSENT.
"ff V-0Gld ask you to be mine

"If w-vuad ask you to be mine
WSuld you sag yes or noG"
'Neither," she sssd and hung her head.
How could she treat love SOP
~Then you don't love me, do YOU, dearf"
He asked the pretty miGs.
She shook her head first 10, then down,
And gave to him kiss.
'Then, darling, when you neither said,
Pray tell me what you meant"
She said, My doar, I'd silont be,
Aad Rilence gives consent"
-ChicaRo Dispatch.
The herald., 1893-05-21
nnokIon,s Arnica salve.

The best salve in the world for cuts, bruises,
pores ulcers, salt rheun, fever sores letter,
cbnpped hands, ehilblains, corns. and all skin
eruphons, and positively cures piles, or no
say required. 1t is guaranteed to. give perfect
satisfaction or money refunded. Price 70
cents per box. For sale by g. Y. HeinzemAn,
POD II MINI street.
The herald., 1893-05-21
UPS AND DOWKSOF BASEBALL LIFE.
TOM LOyETTs CHANGE OF HEART.
Hornung and Burdock Owned Boston Once
Upon q Time - A Noted Auction Sale.
Retrospective Thoughts Of Trophies OF
victory--Great Luck of Joc Quest.

o "ALL things
como TO him who
watts according
to the ancient ad-
agef The kicking
baseball player,
Pitcher Tommy
Lovett Of tho
Brook lynR does
not think so. He
waited an entire
year at q cost Of
1890 for t h o
Brooklyn officials
to come into his
presence, b 0 W
themselves in the
The herald., 1893-05-21
From Chicago to frisco.

A. G. Bennett and O. S. Thomas will
start from Chicago on June and travel by
train to Ell Paso, Tex, whence they will
proceed on their bicycles across a very
torrid stretch Of country. They expect to
reach San Francisco in rs days. At this
rate they will have to average 80 miles a
day. These two riders are well known in
Chicago. Bennett is one of the most prom
inent members Of the Ravenswood Cycling
club and one Of the eight who rodein the
first Pullman road race. Thomas is one Of
the speedy riders Of the Lake View club.
The herald., 1893-05-21

tRe best ra thd bsssman Of tbs sfo lea lie
Chicago club in batting batting. and OF Sept = at
Baltimore he made four consecutive base
hits. including q 3-haegcr and a home run
Dahlen is now considered one of the best
men on the diamond, and his reputation
has all been won in about two years.
The herald., 1893-05-21
MATTERS OF NOTE
TnEATER on ARTs AND LETFERs.

Tho Barren Resuita ofa "stnge EIevntinE''
Experiment--Thc coshians' Revival Of
''Peg wenington"--Tiso Youngest Amer
acan playright-Othcr Chitchat.
NEW YORK, April 26-The only real the
ntrlcGl novelty In the city ia another Of
the numerous adaptations of "Le Demi
Monde" This particular version, which is
entitled "rhe Froth OF Society" is the
work OF Mrs. Frank Leslie, who thus makes
her debut Gs playwright. Tho piece has
been on the road and Is said TO have been
very favorably received in the south. The
principal roles are intrIsted TO Joseph
Haworth and Emily Rigl, two particularly
competent actors. In fact, IL is my opinion
that Miss Rigls superiors in highly emo
tional roles in the whole world can be
counted on the fingers Of ono hand.
The herald., 1893-05-21

ger is very fast at any distance up to 10
or Is miles and claims to have beaten Hm-
merman in half-mile race in Canada last
year. Sanger expects to get back by June
81, in time for the Canadian and Worlds
fair championships. If the two men meet
abroad, lively race will undoubtedly be
the result. Zimmerman has already sailed,
and Sanger goes in a short time.