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Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1893-09-07
Fire started by u Locomotive.

KANKAKEE, ILL.,, Sept Sparks
from a locomotive on the Big Four
road set fire TO the dry grass, which
soon spread and set fire to the fence
and stalls of the Kentucky Driving
park Before the fire was extinguished
It had burned ninety stalls and also
burned the valuable Leopold colt,
owned by Sid r Durtec of this city,
The loss was about S., 900.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1893-09-07
REPUBLICAN STATE TICKET.

ron GOVERNOR:
FRANK ID, JACKSON,
or Polk County
FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR:
WARREN y, DUNCAN,
or Lucas County.
ron RAILROAD COMMISSIONER:
j. W. LUKE,
or Clinton County
rog JUDGE SUPREME COURT:
q, y, ROBINSON,
OF Buena Vista County
ron SUPERINTENDENT OF INSTRUCTION:
HENRY SABiN,
OF Franklin County.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-14
BILLS BOOT" A SCREAMER.
Two Hours of Fun and Song at the New
Opera House.

Two Hours Of Fun and Song at the New
Opera House.
The "BilPs Boot Comedy Company
entertained and delighted a large au-
dience at the Opera House last night. The
company presented an exceedingly funny
comedy entitled "Bill's Boot" A note
on the programme says. 'The authors
object in offering "Bih's Boot" to the
public is to feast the eyes, please the ear
and furnish innocent fun by introducing
mia situations aud odd end comic dia-
loeues. with a %potpourri of choice mu-
steal gems" In every instance the au-
thor. assisted by an excellent company,
accomplishes his desire. The production
embraces farce comedy, opera. extrav-
aganza ana FIN vaudeville.
Joseph j.. Sullivan, the hero OF The
Black Thorn which was such a marked
success last year, is the leading man in
the ..Bflrs Boot" Company. He fs assist
ed In the fun-making by Larry Smith
and the famous female i-mpersonators,
John and James Russell. This quar-
tette manages to keep the audience
in continued good humor. while
artists add TO the interest of
the production. Any person desiring
two hours solid fun, should not fail to
see "BilPs Boot" The comedy will be
on the boards at the Opera House for the
remainder of the week. with matinees TO-
| day. Thursday and Saturday.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-14
NEW c

1.-THE Pilgrims a Story of Massachu-
~setts,'' BY John II. Musick.
Volume v. of the Columbian Historical Nov
els. The Pilgrims; a Story of Massachusetts, "
by John R. Musick, is announced by Funk d
Vaginal Co., publishers, OF Astor place, New
York. as ready for publication. This Is a De
ightful book, beautifully illustrated. II brings
us to one of the most interesting periods OF our
1920 to i644-the New England OF the f1lzrlms,
the New England of self-sacrifice, heroism ana
religious feryor. 1t may not be poSsloie u
state how much America owes to the New Ens-
land of that time, the period at which tne New
England colonies formed their first conieuera-
ton for mutual protection. Our cnhoreh ma
have some confused notions or the grand men
and women of that day, of the deeds OF va!or
and acts of abnegation, of the religious, poiit-
ical and social conditions or the people, pul,
probably. no very clear cut conception OF the
New England of the Pilgrims. Here, In inns
volume, the author takes us back into the scenes
of those interesting times, rivets the attention
nv yiyiduess of description, holds the readers
interest by calling the men and women Dack
from their graves that they may tel us oi
themselves. We see them, not only historical
persopaeeS. but real men and women, uVihR
and acting again in the New England OF the
Pilgrims. ~
In order that the reader may have a better
idea of the Pilgrims and their peculiar persecu-
lions, the story opens with their flight into hol-
land Just a glimpse of their life In Leyuen Is
given, and they are fastened on board Tue May
flower. where will be found a full and accurate
account of their memorable voyage. Thougn
the Pilgrims and the Colony OF Massachusesos
form the main features of the story, it embraces
the history of North America from the Time at
which the novel "Pocahontas'' left OH, TO Inc
year when the colonies were united.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-14
Highest Of all in Leavening Power.-Latest U. S. Govt Report.
B@hL B Bs,a5s'!
ABSOLUTELY PURE
THE cHIbDREN's HOMES FUNDS.

Boards Give Encouraging Reports, But
More tions Solicited.
The Trustees of the Children's Home
held their February meeting last Satur-
day afternoon. at The First National
Bank. There were present Messrs. Wal
ker. Perkins. Conklin, Carnes, Ridgway,
Niese, Washington Belt, Jas. r. Turner
and VIM. H. Turner. After the routine
business was transacted, the Treasurer's
report was presented. showing receipts
during December aud January of 81, 3T0,37
and disbursements OF Sl.5o6, 80,
this last amount including a
note paid the First National
Bank. This leaves the Home free from
all Indebtedness. except monthly bills
contracted for supplies. and with a bal
ance in the Treasury of 81, 1886 Oh. A large
part of this balance is due to the sub
scrlptions obtained by the aides of the
Board of Domestic Control, and to the
| contributions received through Mr.. E. +.
| G. Young, who has placed IN the Treas
urer's hands over $1,000 during the past
six months.
The Home managers wish also to note
contributions from Mrs. Peter Hender-
son, now in England, of $50; also $40 from
Miss NJ. Coleman, No. 1888 Academy
street, and $50 from Miss Augusta K.
Stuhr, No. 1873 Central avenue. The Board
of Trustees took the opportunity of the
meeting to thank the large humber of
friends for their contributions to the
Home during the past year.
The balance on hand of 81, 1864, men
toned above, will last the Home for
current expenses for about three months,
and those Interested in it's welfare, who
have not as yet sent contributions, the
Home managers would be pleased to have
add something to the balance now in the
Home Treasury. Contributions may be
sent to the Treasurer, Mr.. George w.
Conklin, of the First National Bank.
The Ladies' Board held their regular
meetings in January and February, and
| report the Home in excellent condition.
Messrs. John j. Voorhees,. Oliver II.
| Perry and Smith d. Mackey were unan-
imously elected members of TIE Board of
| Trustees at this February meeting.
The death of Mr.. Daniel Toffey, one of
| the Trustees of the Home, was announced
by Mr.. George f. Perkins. aud itbing
| resolutions upon il were passed..
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-14
SACRED FISH.

A Strange Superstition of the Moslems
of Tripoli.
Near Tripoli the Moslems have erected
a large, high building, with snow white
dome, zeal the pond and tree known in
occult literature as the "Pond and Tree Of
the Sacred Fish," The building Itself has
a title equally as high sounding as the
pond and the tree, being known through :
out northern Africa as 1.-THE Palace of the
Sacred Fish," The fish, which are kept
Ia a clear pool in the rear of the building,
much resemble common dace or club.
but the old sheik who has charge of
them says that they are really the re-
animated souls of departed Moslems of
high renown. One, a large black fish,
the king of these piscatorial oddities, Is
said to seldom show himself, but the
| others NAV be seen in thousands. The
old sheik, who must be Of a theosophfcal
turn of mind, saws that during the Grim
can war many of the older fishes Went
off under the sea to Sebastopol to tight
the Russians, and that hundreds OF them
came back badly wounded. The people of
| Tripoli believe that any one SO 1ndlscreet
as to eat one of these fish would instantly
die II horrible death. This superstition
has been rife for years. AS long ago as
1856, DR.. Jessup. The American consul at
Tripoli, caught some of them and cooked
and ate them. He pronounced them as
| coarse and uapalatable food; otherwise
unhormful.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-14
B%ASEBALI.ISTS DANCE.
Very Pleasant Reception of b airing
ton Club Mt Kachlce's.

Very Pleasant Reception of the airing
ton Club at Kachlce's.
The Arlington Baseball Club held a
delightful reception last evening at
Kach,ee's New York Bay House, Green
Vile. The affair was a success IN every
particular, a large pumper OF people
being present.. Mr.. d. S. Coffey ofhciated
as floor manager. He was assisted by
Messrs. A. 6. Miller and G.. f. DriscoIl.
Dancing began at ten o'clock, and supper
was served at midnight.
Among those present were:-Messrs. u.
S. Coffey, r. 7. Miller, A. Dris-
coll, p. j. Donnelly, W.. Nichols,
w. Holland, J. GormIey, 1. Kelly,
j. Merrity. Fl. H~iersplel, y.
BoIick, Joseph Freund, A. Culver,
Thomas Gaffney, H. Preusser. 1. Law
less, Frank Muller, Frank Staples, d.
Joyce, r. Costello, C. Connor, ". Evans,
Frank Neville, H. Duncan. J. OCon-
nell, p. F%inDegan, I. McGuinness'
w. Murphy, George Duane, A. Lopez,
c.. Reid, ". Wall, J. Nicholas ana
Misses Lawless, L. Cummel. Mamie
Miller, Annie Stoebling. A., Nc
Carron, L. Hughes. y. and ".
Tourney, N. Gilmartin, n. Corey, ~.
Donnely. J. McCabe, Hattie kepp. M.
Mahoney. A.. and Z. Regan, M. Connolly
and NJ. Lsvery.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-14
THEY HAD THIRTEEN LUCK.
Bad Weather, However, Did Not Check
the Fun at Foye Hall.

Bad Weather, However, Did Not Check
the Fun at Foye Hall.
When the members of the Thirteen
Pleasure Club organized. they said there
was nothing In the old superstition con-
nected with the numper 1t may have
been just a coincidence, but the night
they chose for their first ball was the
worst this winter. Foye Hall was filled
last evening with the members and tnelr
friends. The hall was very prettlly
decorated. The grand march was led by
President John Dingwall and Miss l..
Schott, followed by the members. The
members wore black masks and dominos
with a skull and cross-bones pinned on
the heart. Among those present were;
Mr.. and Mrs. Sherwood, Mr.. aud Mrs.
Freeze, Misses l.. Schott, Il. Schott,
Lizzie Dingwall. L. Wilson, NJ. Baker.
Emma Lyons, Ella Lyons, Nellie Reese,
Sadie Reese, Allie Thornton, Lena
B%enjamen, ida Pletou. Lizzie Rush,
Mabel McCanu, Maggie McCann. Jennie
Stephens, KiJtie Lowe. Grace Jarvis.
Bessie Sprowls, Irene SCHROEDER, Sophia
Sawre, Kittie Burns, Mamie Burns,
Messrs. Kenneth Dingwall. Louis Baker,
Frank Turner, Thomas Devine, John
Burns, John Lillis. John Cook, 10 hn
Coulin, and Charles Pine.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-14
THE LAST LADIES NIGHT.
A Brilliant Attendance and Happy
Time At the Palma Club.

The fifth and last for the season OF the
ladies' nights receptions at the Palma
Club was given last evening. 1t was, per-
haps, the best of the delightful series.
The almost impossible condition OF the
streets had very little effect on the at
tendance. The fact that 1t was the LAST
reception of the season at the Palma
club had something to do With the Dig
turnout. About 150 were present. Presl-
dent Nelson Edge, of the club, was as
sisted in receiving by Mr.. w. +. Fields
as floor manager. Here are the
names of the attractive ladies whose
fair faces and elegant costumes made the
clubs rich drawing rooms a vision OIL
beauty, and of the gallant gentlemen
who VINO were favored by their presence;
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Edge, Mr.. and Mrs.
H. G. Adams, Mr.. and Mrs. w.
c. H-eppenheimer, Mr.. and Mrs. n.
w. Condict. Mr.. and Mrs.: W. +.
Billings, Mr.. and Mrs. James White, Mr..
Charles Bliss, Mr.. and Mrs. james F.
Hall, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Bedle,
Jessie ] Van Wrinkle, Bolton, of New
| York: Emma Huber, Bliss, Grace O'Neill,
| Post, Bumsted, Hattie Morrison, Effle
| Earle, Carter, Hall, Flemming, Anbett.
Struble, Broohe, Amy Brooke, Condict,
Jessie Lyon, Adelaide CHILEAN of Mon
treal, Carrie Clarke. Emma Edwards,
Lizzie Cannon, Bessie Taylor Of New
York, Conover, Maud Henderson.
the Misses Hart of Hoooken.
| Misses Edna Scott and Grimes;
Jno. Rich, f. c. Wolbert, L. Q. Neil.
james Clarke, Charles McWilliams, f.
r. Baldwin, G.. H.. Rice, w. Cook,
Tnos. Hines, j. L. Bonham, W.
d. Lambert, W. L. Lambert,
| Walter Muirhead, o. Washburne, James
A. Gordon, Charles l. Dumont, B; Van
Buren,, F. c. Van kuren. Daniel Exarts,
| Elliott. William Elliott. w. H.
Cane, c. W. Carter, Robert Carter, Mr..
| Kirk. C. E. Klu0e, Nelson Edge,
Fl. M, I. Beekman, Wm. j. Fields, b. Il.
Bedle, Fred. Carter, Geo. a. Heaney,
| Geo. Northley. VIM. Robertson. Jr.,
Harry Evans, c. w. Vreeland, west
brook Johnston, M B.. Coughlin.
j. Io0fe ". anness. David Pearson,
William Pearsall, Dr.. George 2. Steele,
| D. 2. Holcomn, Taylor, Mckenzie, s.
Negus, E. P. BaQgot, E.. Booth, d. M.
Van Worst. Fred. Winter, NJ. E. Frame,
9; S. ElwardS' " ". Rr proxoss'
Charles Bnnisted, John W. Queen, John
Rosevear, L. v. Fistie, w. V. Henderson,
C. Everett, f. E. Ferris. James Hansell.
Ira Shepardson, Elmer Uuderhill and Nj.
LOOMS.
Refreshments were served by Caterer
| David Lee, OF the Hudson DEMOCRATIC
| Society. Cranmer's orchestra furnisned
the music. When the dancing ceased, all
were sorry it was the Palma CLUBS last
of tn a season.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-14

the aggressive spirit wakes colder and
more desire is concentrated upon hold
ing the conquests that have been
made than in looking for new worlds
to Methodism is passing by
visible degrees into the same spiritual
state that characterizes the older
Protestant sects. Perhaps the world
NAV soon see it's successor arise in the
land and turn the sword of Gideon
once more against the Amalekite.
There is a regular h istoric rotation in
religious as in secular history.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-14
A VALENTINE RECEPTION.

How the Congregation of st. Matthews
Had o Delightful Time.
The Cupid's Valentine Reception, given
u nder the auspices of st. Marg ,ret's
Guild and St. Matthews P. E. Church, in
the Sunday school room of the church, In
Sussex street. last evening, was a great
success. The exercises began with this
entertainment:-Miss Hattie Phelps, So
prano solos; Miss Helen Vialean, ~recita-
lions; Miss Laura Schellenb-rger either
solos; Miss Alice YIupglof, vocal solos:
Miss Edna Lear, Rotations; Miss Annie
Arnheiter, either solos.
The audience which filed the audi
torium expressed their enjoyment of the
entertainment by hearty applause. All
the parts were well given. The next
thing was the distribution from the stage
OF valentines by little tots, Mamie Golden,
Mamie Thorn, Claire Reddick and Alvin
Carr, prettily rugged out as Cupids. The
valentines were numbered and the ladies
and the gentlemen who drew the same
numbers were partners for SUP
per. This idea was a happy bit.
After the supper ice cream and
cake and socIability were the order
for the rest of the evening. The ladies of
St. Margaret's Guild are the Rev. Mrs.
Mock, President; the Misses Minnie
Rhode, Edna Lear. Hattie Carr, Maude
Hargreaves, Susie Smith. Mary Bender
and Isabella Wilson. A special COM
mittee to assist the Guild were the Misses
Clara Lear. Hattie Phelps. Minnie Rhode,
Madeline VuIte. Carrie Gross and Maude
Hargreaves. The Mesdames. Robert H..
Reddick. Carr, Rhode aud Oliver did lots
of work to make tho reception the de-
lightful event it was.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-14
NOISE ENOUGH FOR TWO.
Babies Dedicated to the Service of the
Salvation Army.

Babies Dedicated to the Service of the
Salvation Army.
The christening of TWO children at any
time is a pleasant sight, but he dedica-
ton of two children to the service of the
Salvation Army, fills one with positive
awe. Last evening, at the Salvation
Army quarters on Belmont avenue, two
babes, Frank and jasper Marshall, were
dedicated to the service of the Lord."
A large number of soldiers were present
and many Army officers were on the plat
form. Among them We're Col. Evans, Capt.
Caygili, sub-editor of the New York va
Cru, Major apd Mrs. Perry aud Adjutint
Hicks. Before the dedication the usual
the offertory, Captain Lang sang
or attempted to sing a solo. A poor llent
and a poor voice rendered it rather diff
cult for him, but he got through at last
Major Perry OF Headquarters made Il few
remarks. In speaking of the children the
Major said:-"Two are Il great deal better
than one and SO we are going to make
| twice as much noise as we would for one.
Since the birth OF these boys, have taken
a fatherly Interest. in them and when
| Captain Marshall spoke of naming them,
l was in favor of uaniug them, the
smaller, Jersey City, the larger, United
States but the father aud mother
thought they were better able to maze
| them than | was" He prophesieu that
| one would be editor of a Salvation Army
| daily before he was thirty years old.
| Letters were read from the Rev. Edward
| McMinn and from Ensign Edith 9. Mar
| shall regretting their inability to attend.
Uuder the colors of the Salvation Army
| and the United States the children were
formally given to the Salvation Army.
Colonel Evans read the service. He adj
1ured the father and mother to train
their children for the cause n to neg
lect all other things but not to negiecl
! their religious training.
Captain Marshall made a few interest
ing remarks. He said, II desire nothing
more for these children than to see them
in the Salvation Army. l would rather see
tthem ~janieors of u Salvation Army head
quarters than m~illionaires. / would
rather lave them clean soldiers shoes
tina have them wealthy. There are two
classes of people vino are termed wise,
those who live in this world and believe
in the next or, Won, my friends, and tbos
who believe in this world and1tve for the
next, or us. There is no place in the
world where you can get as much fol
your money as you can III The Salvation
Army. You people do not know what
fun you can rave in the service OF the
Lord. We do. We have tried both lives,
1--WE are the only people in the world. ]
will wager there are many men In this
hall who cannot go past three saloons ID
succession, or go for forty-eight hours
without tobacco. Just think how much
you save and then join u.s."
The hall was very prettily decorated
with evergreens. At the upper end was
the word Salvation" in letters formed Of
evergreen. On the sides of the room
were a number Of anchors of evergreens.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-14
SPORT M'ALLISTER."
New York Society Transplanted to
the New Academy of Music.

Robert Gaylor aud his company opened
last night at the New Academy of Music
with the successful comedy, Sport Nc
Allister," another of the many plays
dealing with the adventures of a good
natured Irishman In New York society.
Gaylor himself is admirably fitted by
nature to take the part, not only in per-
sonal Appearance, but by a power OF
quiet humor that makes his portrayal OF
the festive McAllister very funny. lie
has no singing voice at all. and does not
pretend to have, making up for it By
ciever Jokes. solo dances, and differences
of opinion with the musical director
(Clarence West.) McAlifster is at war
with Dennis McGinty (P. j. CarroliO a
feud beginning with a fight over al
uncle, and finally brought Into pol1tlcs.
Sport is nominated for Sheriff, aud the
speech that he makes is worth nearing.
The warm campaign over. McAllistef is
elected and McGinty is reconclled.
John McAuister (Walter Goldie), an ex-
celjeut bass, aud Patsy Slow (William
Gilbert) were recalled seven times Tor
their clever topical songs and limitations.
Gilbert also appeared as Servis Time. a
"crook.n Chauncey Ryskes, a life insu'
ance agent, invented to illustrate the
newspaper Jokes on the craft. was Chas.
w. Young. Percy Devere. a young anna
teur actor. was Guy A. Flick.
Crinoline is among us, for sure. One OF
| The ompany Alice Campbell, as Gene
We've, wore q yellow satin ball gown
trimmed nigh up on the skirt and unmis-
takably held in shape by wires. 1t was q
sight to make angels weep and dressnak-
ers rejoice for what it ~foresbadows, al
though it was not SO hideous as one ex-
pects. But it was not SO graceful
as that worn by Joie Sutherland as
| Tilda, this of dull blue brocade
with the doomed bell skirt. This little
| actress is pretty. very graceful and dances
| ike a fairy. Mrs. Mary Gaylor played
| Sports wife; Minnie Gilbert, Minnie
| Chester, a friend of the family and untm'
| portanu roles were taken by Carrie Mas
| sonev. Bertha Kellogg. Jennie Clifton, j..
H. Daily. Harry McLargh, Ii. 3. Darce
| and William Keogh. A special feature
| was the cornet solo by Miss Bessie Gil
| bert, a tall, strikinRly handsome young
| woman who robs the cornet of some OF
its horrors by her skill.
sport McAIlister" will remain during
| the week, with usual matinees.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-14
THE DIRECT VOTE.
The Main Argument for the Referendum
Principle.

The Main Argument for the Referendum
Principle.
Joseph r. Buchanan in advocating the
"Referendum' for Now Jersey. says
We practice the Referendum principle
to some extent, aud always have. We
vote on amendments to National and
State constitutions. In some States the
regulation or suppression OF the liquor
traffic has been submitted to the voters of
the State, mud so with the question of
woman SUFFRAGE. The issuance of bonds.
ewing of special tax. and many similar
questions are voted upon by the people in
numberiess instances. Then why should
not The people be permitted to express at
the ballot box their will upon
such questions as the tariff, i'm
migration, postal telography, silver coin
age, Canadian annexation. and many
other matters which our representatives
seem unable to handler Their inability
10 decide is principally due to a lack of
knowledge as to just how the fellows who
cast the votes feel about it. It is absurd
to say thai the people express their will
upon these leading questions when they
choose between the various candidates
put up for Office. A Thousand or more
Things, most OF them %trtflss, are ut WORK
at sucn times. Wait and ses if the Dem
ocrats make any considerable changes in
the tariff before YOU dispute this position.
"Ope man objects to the direct legisla-
zion idea because he is afraid to make
such a radical change. Don't like to be
making experiments in such important
Matters Bless -FOUR soul, my son, no
Que asks you To experiment. Switzerland
has had the Referendum FOR 300 years,
and has so extended the system that she
now practically has direct legislation by
the people. DO you know Il freer, hap
pier, more peaceful people on earth than
| Won will find in the little mountain re-
public? Do you ever hear of any swiss
'swarming in the steerage and unloading
| themselves upon our SHORES? With q
| country like ours, gifted in natural re-
| sources as no other land under the sun,
| aud twenty years of government by the
| people through direct legislation, we
might offer inducements even to the
| Swiss, whose native land does not possess
such grand natural opportunities.
"My advice to every man who is moi
engaged in either the law making or law
| breaking business is to give some atten-
ton at once 10 the subject of direct legis
lation by the people. If you endorse the
principle-and how on earth you can helI
doing that | can't see-do not Ue Quoted
by the harpies who tell 0 lit Is cum
bersomen or Revolutionary" but reaC
\ up gu the details as proposed by men wht
nave given much attention TO the subject,
Familiarize yourselves with its workings
in Switzerland and be prepared to TAXI
your proper stand when the time comes
TO decide whether you will longer remain
the prey of bunco legislators or will gail
for Yourselves and your children a pur
and unqualified democracy"