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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-12-13
Aerial NAVIGATION.

Since the time of Darius Green and
his flying machine men have not ceased
to contrive and invent devices of the
kind, although up 10 this time all have
ended In disappointment Prof. Var
rum says In Home and Country that
n flying machine that will not fly does
not commend itself to the public, and
thus the history of many ingenious
devices has ended in failure and disap-
pointmcnt For this reason every in
vention now brought to the attention
of the incredulous public Is apt to be
received with grave doubts, IL not open
derision. Scientific research in this dt-
rection is not only apt to be discour-
aged, but what Is more important, 1T
fails to receive the necessary financial
support. Capitalists are not looking for
such purely visionary Investments.
In spite of numerous hindrances, fire.
quent failures, and very little public
encouragement or sympathy, there are
still number of eminent scientists
who, realizing the vast possibilities of
possible aerial navigation, are steadfast-
ly laboring toward the desired end,
and Of late SO much has been accom-
pHSneu, III seems Sa1e 10 prcuiCl liiuI
before the nineteenth century has come
to close aerial navigation will be an
accomplished fact, and that long before
we have grown accustomed to write
10" instead of rs" on our letter
heads, the vast atmospheric ocean will
have become navigable. There are sew
eral acro-technical societies abroad,
and the war departments OF several
European powers are eager to encour-
age any line of research in this dircc-
ton.
1t will undoubtedly be rs aids to war
fare that aerial vessels will first be
used, and MS such will render so unnec-
essary this sad and barbaric means of
settling international difficulties so
frightf,ll in It's consequences rs to ulti-
mately eliminate 1t entirely The vast
possibilities Of aerial warfare cannot be
ovcrestimated. These flying ships of
destruction could totally dcyastatc
whole cities by dropping dynamite
bombs into their very center, and when
warfare means such wholesale slaugh-
ter or humiliation 1t will soon cease.
The commercial value Of aerial nayi-
cation, except indirectly, may not de-
velop until Il far later date.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-12-13
Uses for Horsc-Chcstnuts.

Cut with Il sharp knife hole about
out the meat in little pieces and shake
out the hole. BY holding the nut
against the lower lip and blowing into
the hole, n whistle of an amazing pow
er can be produced. BY boring small
hole In one side and stopping 1t with
| the finger kind OF trlll can be per-
formed with some kind Of nuts. BY
fastening several whistles Of different
pitch on Il strip of wood tune can DO
played on them
BY following n nut, leaving hole
ut the top about half an inch In dia-
meter and in the same size at the bot
tom, cutting holes for eyes, nose and
mouth, and Illuminating with n small
candle, Il grotesque jack-o'-lantern can
be made.
A face Is cut upon the side Of large
chestnut, lifting portion Of the shell
for eyelids. and cutting the lips to rep
resent teeth. A little bit Of red paper
is stuck In for q tongue. A napkin IL
then placed over the top Of tumbler
so as to form n depression. In this the
head IL placed. The sides of the nap
kin are then grasped by the hand on
the outside of the glass, and by moving
it slightly the head rolls about In the
most amusing way. A little hat or
feather makes the head still more conf
cal This performed with nm orange
is sight never to be forgotten
Cut out the eyes so rs to show white,
raise triangular flap for nose. thrust
n short stick into the nut, and dress as
n doll. 1t makes Il particularly good
China boy If a cue Is stuck on, and Il
cross-picce is put on for arms.
BY gouging quarter-inch hole with
n knife, and sticking the nut on the end
of pliablc wand or rod about four
feet long, and swinging the rod with u
frce-arm movement, the nut Is thrown
off and goes an incredible distance.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-12-13

grandchildren, 22s; great-great-grand-
children 26-total, 800. After the
death of her husband Mrs. Bordner
made journey to Texas almost
every winter to visit her children.
She made her last visit in
her one hundredth year. Mother
Bordner's hearing is still good,
her eyes are bright and clear and her
voice strong. In the last few weeks,
however, she has begun to fail rapidly,
though she still walks about the house
unassisted. She has been constant
smoker for more than seventy-five
years. She was 10 years old when
Washington died, and remembers that
event. She is well-to-do financially.
She lives with her son Moses, and is
constantly attended by some member
of the family and by her daughter,
Mrs. Temperance Bass.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-12-13
THE SEAT OF EMPIRE.
Chicago Is the Biggest City on the

Chicago Is the Biggest City on the
American Continent.
The total male registration in Chi
cago this year is 313,676. The registra-
ton in New York is 800, O31. Upon the
basis of one voter to seven of the popu-
lation this would give Chicago 26, 900
more inhabitants than New York.
After every explanation that can be
made of this showing, the fact remains
that Chicago has for the moment
beaten New York in the contest for
rank in voters and population. That
Chicago has achieved this result by con-
solidating the territory and population
that naturally belong to her does not
detract from her credit. Chicagos in
crease in population is without par
allel in the history of the world. 1t is
the greatest triumph in the annals
of American growth, energy and en-
terprise. The city was mere trading
post sixty-three years ago. It's charter
is dated March 3, 1887, when the popu-
lation was ALTO, of. whom only 7O3
were voters. In 1910 the population
had increased to 4,470, In 1850, to 49,
963, in 1850 to 112,172 in 1870 to $685.
or, in 1880 to SOB, 1856 and in 1890 to
1,090,s50 Upon the basis of this years
registration the newspapers claim a
population of 2,175,73 This is indeed
II marvellous showing. 1t is one of
which all Americans have reason to be
proud, even as they were proud of that
greatest and most beautiful of Chi
cago's achievements, the White City of
the Worlds Fair.-New York World.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-12-13
Starving Ont bacteria.

1t is said that there would be nota-
BILE absence of bacteria in the water
supply of cities if the food on which
the bacteria feed could be removed by
filtration. Experiments prove that
while water properly filtered through
sand might contain some bacteria
when it left the filter, if it had any
distance to traverse, it arrived at it's
journeys end with very few, they hav-
ing persisted by the way, presumably
from actual starvation. From all of
the best sources there seems to be one
general opinion, and this is that sand
filtration with an abundant supply of
pure air or thorough mechanical AGRA.
ton, if the water does not run rapidly,
will insure approximately pure water.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-12-13
Wanted an Experiment.

Miss De Style-You must give me
time
Mr.. Poorchapp-Certainly. I have
nothing but my heart to offer you, and
1 do not expect you to decide at once.
"Then give me two or three weeks"
every we'll"
"And in the meantime / wish you to
show yourself dreadfully in love with
me, and I'll let folks see that am
quite interested in you"
"Um-what's the idea?'
81 want to see how Mr.. Richfello
takes it.''-New York Weekly.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-12-13
His own Fault.

A Chicago gentleman, with trouble.
some memory, had lately been taking
twenty-five dollar course of mne-
monies from professor who has a
new and, according to his own account
Of the matter, thoroughly effective
system.
Shortly afterward, says the Tribune,
n neighbor entrusted a package to this
gentlemans care, which package the
gentleman forgot to deliver. He made
u handsome apology. His neighbor ac-
cepted 1t in good part, but could not
forbear to ask, in bantering tone:
"But how about that twenty-five dol
lar system of mnemonics?"
"Oh, that's all right" was the re-
ply '"The system isn't to blame. I
only forgot to apply it, that's ALL"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-12-13
FOR BOYS AND GIRLS.
INTERESTING READING FOR THE
YOUNG.
"Dem Pontoon Bridgcs-A Few
Words ON Mnnners-Uses For
Horse Chestnuts-Bound to Save
Him.

When Dick was a baby his mother
had to leave her home IN big city and
so to leave on Il steamboat.
Did You ever live on steamboat?
Wen, you cannot imagine how strange
1t seemed to Dicks young mamma, who
had always lived in a pretty house with
an upstairs and downstairs and din
ing-room and kitchen and bedrooms
and parlor.
Now, there We're only the cabin and
staterooms, with abig table in the CEN
ter of the cabin, and i'll the staterooms
there We're little beds, one over the 9TH
er, and then there was the sound of
the water lap-lapping all the time
around the boat, and every time the
wind blew the boat would rock like u
cradle.
But Dick thought II was all quite nat
ural. That is. he would have thought
so If he had been old enough to think
at all, but he was only two months
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-12-13
A Fool Man.

Husband-Now, what is the use of
buying that silver plated trash for
wedding present? Why not send her
something useful?
Wife-Huh! l suppose you'd like
me to send her cook stove and slop
jar and dish pan. They'd look well
on the piano, with our cards attached,
wouldn't they?-New York Weekly.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-12-13
Stood Up for Him.

Little Boy-That Miss Sharptongue
is awful mean. She said, before a
whole lot of girls, that she didn't be-
lieve you owned SO much as an over
coat.
De Dude-The ideah! What did the
others say?
''They stood up for YOU
"Ah! Vewy wight of them"
And so did /. l told 'em you had
one, because when you dropped your
pocket book l saw the pawn ticket. -
Good News.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-12-13
inpatience,

For the city trolley car.
With an air of sweet indifference,
At the chances she must meet,
She saunters negligently in,
And takes a corner seat
Her chin SINKS in :'Sr pretty hands,
She glances sidelong-ah!
Issshe flirting with her neighbor,
In the city trolley care
Oh, sweet faced, thoughtless maiden,
Enjoy your happy spring,
For many a heart throb,
Many tear, the future years will bring
We, older grown and wiser,
Only know how fair you are,
When the sun seems lost in shadow,
AS you leave the trolley car.
&C. F., in Truth.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-12-13

Housekeeper Considering how much
I've done for you, think you might
saw some wood before you go.
Tramp-Id like to obleege yeh, mum,
but think how often the wheel of for
tune turns over in this country.
What has that to do with it?"
Everything, mum. My grand
children might get rich. and then it
would be so much pleasanter fer thin
to be able to say their grandfather was
gintleman o. leisure than to have to
admit he was wood sawyer"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-12-13
Reducing the Population.

Superintendent-Th poor house is
overcrowded.
Deacon Grim-I wondered why taSes
was SO high. s'pose it wouldn't do to
kill any of 'em, would it?
''Of course not"
"No; come to think, guess It
wouldn't; but I'll tell you what to Go.
Get 'em to discussing, SIS Suicide a
SIM" Then leave the doors unlocked,
so them what goes crazy can get TO
the river.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-12-13
Very Conscientious.

Boy-Mister, would you like to see
my dog do a trick?
Gentleman-What can he do?
Most everything. Give him a
nickle, and see him go across the
street and buy some candy"
every well. Here. doggie! HUM!
He took it, but he dropped it and evil
IDENTIFY has no intention of picking it up. ;
'He thinks it's counterfeit, mister;
but never mind, I'll go over and pass it
myself / ant as honest as he is.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-12-13
MRS. HENROTIN.
President of the National Federation of
Woman's Clubs,


Womans Clubs.
Mrs. Henrotin of Chicago, the new
president of the General Federation of
Women's clubs, is an intelligent and
brilliant woman, with marked execu-
tive ability. She is likely to leave her
impress on the federation when she
quits the office. The important body
of women over which she presides is
too young to have done much more than
organize itself thoroughly and in
manner to be handled. 1t is accepted
that Mrs. Henrotin will consider that
the time has come when the fedora
ton is ready to take up some special
Inc of work, and it is likely that the
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-12-13

ner's one hundredth birthday five
years ago was the occasion Of a great
family reunion, all the living children
being present, together with great
number of grandchildren and great
grandchildren. The total number
of Mrs. Bordner's descendants is not
exactly but this is nearly correct:
Children, 10; grandchildren, 1O2; great
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-12-13
Some Exceptions.
the river

Slimpurse (airily)-Aw, me good man,
is it customary to tip waitahs heah?
Head Waiter (condescendingly)-Not
unless you are richer than the waiter,
sir.-New York Weekly.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-12-13
One Boys Theory.

Mrs. Blinks Cooking up from the
paper)-I don't see why this country
should have so many anarchists.
Little Johnny-Perhaps their moth
ers was always sayin' Don't" wen they
was young, an they grew up sort o.
disconnected.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-12-13

Pennsylvania Oct. 90, 1889, her maiden
name was Losh. She was married to
Peter Bordner in 1910, land their married
life extended over period of seventy
one years. He died Sept. IL, 1881,
lacking but few months of being 100
years old. He was born July 5, 1882.
1t is doubtful if there is a parallel case
in the United States Mother Bord-
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-12-13
A. CONAN DOYLE.
The Well Known Novelist Who is visit
ing This Country.

Ing This Country.
A. Conan Doyle, the English novel
list, who is visiting this country is the
son of Charles Doyle, an artist of wide
reputation. When a boy of the for
mer went to Stonyhurst college and re-
manned there seven years. After study
ing in Germany, he went to Edinburg
and took regular course in medicine.
But this did not curb his tendencies
although his first efforts met with but
scanty success. Mr.. Doyle is famous
as the author of "The Adventures of
Sherlock Holmes" ''The White Com
pany," ''Micah Clarke" "The Refu-
gees" and many detective tales. His
style is vigorous rather than subtle,
broad rather than fine. Mr.. Doyle is
noted not only for his writings, but
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-12-13

your friend. In the street you do not ut
tract observation by loud talking or
laughter. IL you are in public con-
yeyance, as II car or aferry-boat for
instance, you yield your seat to the eld-
erly lady or the old gentleman, or the
tired mother with child in her arms.
-Harpers Young People.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-12-13
He Wouldn't Do.

Railroad Superintendent - Yes, 1
have decided to open bureau of in
formation for the accommodation of
passengers who wish to know about
trains, and l am looking for a good
man to run it.
Applicant-Well, sir, have been a
railroad ticket agent for good many
years.
Experimentation you won't do.
want man who is accustomed to
giving information.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-12-13
No Use.

Mother Chorrifed)-What are you
doing with that lighted cigar stump in
your mouth?
Small Boy-Oh, it's no use. Pop
threw it away.-Good News.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-12-13
TALES OF THE WITS.
CURRENCIES GARNERED FROM
OUR EXCHANGES.
The Trolley Car Girl-The Power of the
Press-The Club Man-Satirical Say
ings About the Weaknesses of Persons
and Things.

DAINTY FIGURE
clad in blue
Upon the curb she
stands;
A roll of classi c
music,
And a raquet in her
hands;
Her hair is ruffled by
the wind,
Her eyes are fixed
afar,
She is waiting with
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-12-13
HAS MANY CHILDREN.
MRS. BORDNER REMEMBES
WASHINCTON'S DEATH.
She Is Now 1O5 Years Old and Lives
on Farm Near Lewiston, ul.-Has
500 Descendants Now Living-Her
Home Surroundings.

r S. CHRISTINA
Bordner celebrated
her one hundre d
and fifth birthday
at her home, two
miles east of Lew.
iston ILL.,, recently.
She is one of the
m o S t remarka BILE
persons in Illinois,
if not in the United
Sta ties. Born in
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-12-13

for his business. He has well knit
athletic body, supported by a pair of
powerful legs, and towers an inch
above six feet in height. He weighs
about 225 pounds, which is all bone and
muscle.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-12-13
a Selfish Youth.

He-Alt, on III you are engaged to
me you don Great me bit better than
you do Dick.
She-How selfish you are! I'm en-
gagged to him too.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-12-13
The Royal Road.

- Great Scientist-What troubles you?
Wife-When you announced your
new cure for everything, all the world
sang your praises; but since the people
have tried it, your name has com
pletely disappeared from the news
papers, magazines, and even the medi-
cal journals.
Don't worry about that. I'll soon
announce another new cure for them
to try. Few York Weekly.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-12-13
Scarcely Knew Him.

Helen-Your husband was man Of
many excellent qualities.
Henrietta-Yes, he was good man
Everybody says so. wasn't much ac-
quainted with him myself. He be-
longed to seven different clubs
Truth.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-12-13
Hints for Housewives.

Mrs. Nexdoor-How does your
mamma keep your little hands so clean?
Willie Neat-She lets me blow bub-
bles.-Good News.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-12-13
Stands the Test.

Friend-The critic of the Review
says that your book shows not the
faintest ray of genius, and contains
not single sentence that belongs to
literature.
Successful Author-Huh! I've
made $40, 600 on that book, and I'll bet
he didn't get over S15 for his criticism.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-12-13
A Few Words on Manners.


Manner is little hard 10 define. 1t
is something to be felt, the expression
Of PERSONS life and thought. One
girl has a bright vivacious manner,
and another Is calm and dignifed. One
reminds you Of the stars, another of
fireworks. Grandmamma's manner is
gentle and tranquil Cousin Rob's Is
impulsive and hurried; little Miss Finch
has amanner both fussy and fidgety,
and Laura Bell has a manner Of q
queen. The rude and brusque young
person makes her companions uncom-
Portable. The well-bred person makes
those about her happy. 30 well-bred
person has bad manners, though such
Il person may have q shy or awkward
or reserved manner. The latter may
be ones misfortune, the former Is ones
fault i am glad that the girls are re-
turning to the beautiful courtesy Of
bending the knee and the body as well
as the head; it is much prettier and
more graceful reverence than mere
bow. Nothing about manners in a girl
Is so bewitching as Difference, the pay
ing attention to older people. and show
ing kindness to younger ones, and set.
ting everybody at ease.
If you are in doubt how to behave on
any occasion, look at the people about
you, and see what most of them do.
The majority are generally right.
There are one or two rules always to
be observed. You speak to your host
ess when you go to reception or
party, and you wish her goodnight
when You leave. AT the table you wait
until the lady Of the house is seated
before you seat yourself. You thank
everyone who does You service. You
are careful not to interrupt conversa-
ton; you do not set older people right,
even If you know they are mistaken;
you do not try to get the best place
yourself, you endeavor to give that to
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-12-13

Raleigh completed the Government Navy Yard Hampton
s of
Herbert regarding
those built by private establishments The above
Raleigh under full speed The total cost of the vessel
mpl at
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-12-13
Not the store Kind.

Mamma-Here is new doll for you.
Little Ethel-Why, it hasn't a stitch
of clothes on.
"No."
"Did the doctor bring it?"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-12-13
Out of Politics.

First Boy-Is your pop in politics
now?
Second Boy-Nope. He took tn
Kelley cure.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-12-13

Ped brought Him to His Mother.
past his first birthday, so rs he could
not talk, nobody knew just what he did
think although he looked very wise
and nodded his pretty head and blinked
his big brown eyes every time nurse
asked him If he liked the boat.
No wonder, too, because the big
''roust-abouts' as the negro men were
called that lived on the lower deck and
scrubbed and cleaned, were so fond of
him that they kept the little fellow
with them all the time. He was often
brought to his mamma by, the biggest
and blacklist darkey, as tall as the door
is high, whose name was Ped The
baby was fast asleep and the dirtiest
baby you ever saw. But he grew ana
grew, and was so fat, and well and so
happy that mamma did not care for
the dirt ..#
When Dick was about two years
old, he began to understand and he
heard everybody talking about pom
toon bridges" because there was war
going on at that time and strange
things were talked over. Now, there
are great many grown-up people who
do not know anything about pontoon
bridges, so you children must be told
what they are.
When the general Of an army wants
to cross q river with his soldiers where
there is no bridge and the water Is too
deep to ford, and it would take too long
to row across, he has to build pom
toon bridge. First he orders a lot OF
RATS with fiat bottoms made; then he
lashes one to the other so they are
quite firm and steady, until he has
enough to reach from one shore to the
other. He has them, fastened securely
to the bank on both sides and then
marches his soldiers over this floating
bridge.
Baby Dick was very fond Of big
words, and the first two syllables he
put together were pon-toon so his NAM
ma showed him how to make bridge
on the floor with his blocks, and ever
after, till he grew so biz that he forgot
it, he was always building pontOon
bridges and marching his tin soldiers
over them again and again.