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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-03-28
Lincoln and the German Soldiers.

President Lincoln, wrote the late Ben
Perley Poore, spent several afternoons
soon after the battle of Bull Run in
visiting the regiments which were being
reorganized in their camp about Wash
ington. He wore high silk hat, black
clothes and black gloves, and was ac-
companied by Secretary Stewart, who
wore a pepper and salt colored morning
suit, with a broad brimmed felt hat
One of the regiments which he visited
was composed of Germans, dirty, soiled
and mudstained. When they were
drawn up in line of battle at open
order, Mr.. Lincoln took off his hat and
gloves, put the gloves in the hat, put
the hat on the ground, and started
down the line, giving his right hand to
the men on his left, and his left hand
to the men on his right, and passing
along, shaking hand over hand, each
one heartily and saying: Thank you,
God bless your to each. When he
reached the end of the front rank, he
returned along the rear rank, shaking
hands hand over hand, in the same
way, and devoutly thanking each pri-
vate. The solemnity of his manner and
the sadness of his eyes produced a
marked effect on the honest Teutons.
who evidently felt, each man of them,
that they had received the thanks of
the nation.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-03-28
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement anG
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health Of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup of Figs.
Its excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of a perfect lax
ative ;Ieffectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation:
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but it is man.
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being well informed, you will not
accept any substitute if offered.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-03-28
Confederate Veteran Camp.

Commander A. G. Dickinson Of the
Confederate Veteran Camp of New
York, in an address to his comrades re-
Gently, said that the organization had
been in existence four years, with but
one object in view. That is ito be kind
and charitable the one to the other, to
provide assistance to those who are I'M
fortunate and aged, and to close their
eyes in death, and then to provide for
them a suitable burial place, and mark
the spot with a little marble slab to
tell who they are and what they had
been" The members at the meetings,
he said, discuss neither politics nor
religion, but cultivate more the social
side of life, recalling incidents "of the
bivouac and the tented field, speak of
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-03-28
Death of Lobengula.

correspondent, writing to South
African contemporary, supplies what
he states is the true story of the death
Of the great Matabele chief, Lobengula,
1t is pathetic story. The correspondent
relates: "Lobengula, suffering from
smallpox, worn out by his long flight,
disappointed in his hope of peace, and
altogether broken down by the loss of
his country, his power, and possessions,
came to halt at last among the noun
tains north of the Shangani river. Here
he begged his witch doctor to give him
poison with which to end his life, but
the man refused. The despairing chief
went up a hill to the foot of the crag
which tops it, and, sitting there, he
gaZed for a long time at the sun as it
slowly sank toward the west. Then de-
scending, he again demanded poison of
his doctor and insisted till finally it was
given to him. Once more ascending
the slope, he seated himself against the
crag, took the poison, and gazed at
the setting sun, stolidly awaiting the
death which presently put an end to
his sufferings and his blood-stained life.
There is something pathetic and grand
in the picture. 1t is the last scene of
the great epic, the conquest Of Mata-
beleland. His followers found him seat
ed there in death, and, piling stones and
rocks around him, they left him. Wheth-
er he was placed in his royal chair,
flanked by guns and covered over with
his blankets or other possessions as
described in the South African Review
l know not. All this may be true and
also that strong palisade of tree
trunks was planted around the spot,
but 1 give the story as 1 heard it, and
believe that, as it emanates from Mr.
Dawson, it is the correct one"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-03-28
PLOT FOR A MELODRAMA
An Abortive Hanging for Murder
That Was Never Com mitted.

That Was Never Committed.
Many years ago a young man,
walking to the house of his brother,
yeoman, found the inn at q neigh
boring town very full, says the London
Saturday Review. He shared the
room of a merchant who was openly
counting out his money. Having oc-
casion to visit the garden and also to
borrow knife, he accepted the loan
of knife from the merchant. On
returning to his room he found the
merchant gone. He went to bed,
slept, rose early, walked to his
brothers and was arrested in the
afternoon for numbering the mer-
chant. In his pocket was that trades
mans knife, and between blade and
handle was guinea of Mary ana
William. At the inn the merchants
empty bed was stained with blood,
and, though the merchants body
was nowhere to be found, the young
man was condemned for murder and
hanged in chains on his brothers
farm. Here "a countryman observed
that the body moved. 1t was cut
down, life was terminated and the
youth fed to sea. Taken by Span
iards in South America, he rose to be
warden OF the gaol, and while in en-
joyment of that office recognized
among some English prisoners the per-
son for whose murder he had suffered.
The fact was that the merchant, while
the youth was absent in the garden,
discovered that he was bleeding free
ly from vein which had been opened
that day. He hurried to the surgeon
in the dark, was seized by press
gang, served his Britannia majesty in
ship of-war. was taken by the Span
iards, and, at last, met in a gaol OF
South America the very man who had
been hanged for numbering him in
England.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-03-28

Sometimes, amid the noisy, ratthng
maze
OF moving carts, will some great wag-
on tire
scrape from my side struggling line
of fire
AS if to mock my dreams of firier days
Outlines am I caressed, and then again
Will little folks, in passing, draw
away
With timid, awe-filled eyes and point
and say
In lowered tones: ''It killed the soldier
men,
But best of all love an old tar's grip
1t starts my heart upon an old-time
tack
To have a sailor stop and stroke my
back,
For was mounted once upon ship.
A while ago the soldiers passed this
way
With flower loads, the hero's graves to
deck.
And one tossed this soiled wreath
about my neck,
Then, chuckling, hobbled off; Old,
manned and gray. ."
S. w. Norris.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-03-28

Everyone who is dissatisfied with his
surroundings, who wants to better his
condition in life, who knows that he can do
so il given half chance, should write TO j.
Francis, Omaha, Neb., for copy of little
book recently issued by the passenger
department Of the Burlington Route.
1t is entitled "A New Empire" and con
tains 80 pages of information about Sheri-
dan county and the Big Horn Basin,
Wyoming veritable land of promise,
towards which the eyes of thousands are
now hopefully turned.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-03-28
TEXAS COAST COUNTRY.

The Texas Coast country vies with
California as place to protitably raise
pears, grapes, and strawberries. Six
thousand dollars worth of pears from
thirteen acres has been produced there
in one season, and can perhaps be dupli-
Gated by you. G. T. Nicholson, G. P. A.
Santa Fe Route, Monadnock Building,
Chicago, will be glad to furnish with
out charge an illustrated pamphlet tell
ing about Texas. Send to nearest
agent for ticket rates. There is usually
low fare in effect to all important
Texas points.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-03-28
CHIEFLY CHAFF.

Reporter -- What became Of that
fasting girl you used to have? Mus
cum Manager-She's doing six months
in Jail for not paying her board.
Baron-I am going to get married.
What do you think of that, John?
John-Delighted! l always believed
would get back the money lent you.
Schoolmate-Why do you never
touch your piano? Miss Thumper-
We're buying IL on installments.
What difference does that makeP"
'Tm afraid If paw should hear me
play, he'd stop paying"
Better stand still than walk where God
does not lead
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-03-28
Home-seekers, Excursion.

The Chicago Great Western Railway will
sell excursion tickets to western and south
western points February IL, March and
April 2, 1885, at one regular first-class fare
plus 200 for the round trip. Tickets good
returning twenty (20) days from date of
sale.
Further information regarding stop
overs, etc, will be given on application TO
any ticket agent of this company, or
f. H. LORD, G. Z. & I. A,
Chicago. I'LL,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-03-28
Not To Re Exnected.

"Put up or shut up" said one pugl-
list to another.
''I'll put up" was the latter's reply.
''But surely you don't expect me to
violate the tenets of our profession by
shutting up. Judge.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-03-28
A Convincing Proof.

An old man went into life insurance
office and asked to be insured The com
pany asked his age. His reply was "a.
why, my good man we can't insure
you said the company.
"Why not!" he demanded.
why. you are "a years old"
What OF thata" the old man cried.
"Look at statistics, and they will tell you
that fewer men die at 81 than at any other
Age
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-03-28
Important Legal Poirt.

"You wish to see me?" said the law
yer as the living skeleton from the
dime museum approached.
Eyes, sir. i want your advice on
an important point"
$50 on"
II am in love with the two-headed
girl. If marry her can | be prose-
cuted for bigamy?"-Judge.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-03-28

April the end the Wabash Line will sell
excursion tickets to southern points at one
fare for the round trip. Liberal stop-overs
allowed. For information call on or
address Horace Seely. Commercial Agent,
220 Fourth street, Des MoineS, Iowa.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-03-28

Julius Caesar was ashamed Of his
bald head and when 1t became shiny he
constantly wore a laurel wreath in tho
hope of concealing the deformity.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-03-28

Hegeman's Campnor &c. with GIycerine.
Cures Chapped Hands and Face, Tender or Sore Feet
Chilblans. Piles &C. G. q. Clark Co.. New Haven, CT
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-03-28
How They Stand.

From the Burlington Hdrkeye.
COMPANIES DOING OVER 500, 900 IN BUsIN IS.
Business of the leading fire insurance
companies in Iowa for the years Is. 3 and
1894, taken from the companies statements
as filed with the state auditor at Des
MoineS:
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-03-28

Piso's Cure for Consumption Is an No. l
Asthma medicine.-W. X. WILLIAMS,
Antioch, Ills, April II, 1894
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-03-28
Her Knowledge.

Mr.. Anicede-Do you know any
thing of the game laws, Miss Kennard'
Miss Kennard-Oh, yes, Mr.. Ami.
cede.
Mr.. Anicede-What, for instance.
Miss Kennard-You should never
trump your partners ace.--Truth.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-03-28
ms and Outs OF Divorce.

ms and Outs of Divorce.
He (reading the paper)-It certainly is
very difficult to please a woman.
She-What makes you think sol
He-Mr. Young, of Wabash, Mimi,
locked his wife in the house; Mr.. Potts, of
Pekin, Wis, locked his wife out Of the
house, and now both women are suing for
divorce.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-03-28

The Lowest Rates Ever Made to the
South
Will be in effect via the Louisville &
Nashville railroad, on March 5, April 2
and 80, 1895. Round trip tickets will
be sold to points in Kentucky, Tennes-
see, Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia and
West Florida, and one way tickets to
Florida at about half the regular
rates Ask your ticket agent about it.
and if he can not sell you excursion
tickets write to C. P. Atmore, General
Passenger Agent, Louisville, KY, or
George L. Cross, N. w. P. A, Chlca-
go, Ill.
Mrs. Cleveland, who wears so little
iewelry, is very fond OF precious stones.
but she prefers to keep them unset-"to
play with" as she says.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-03-28
oREMIphts RECEIVED

Kate Field thinks our divorce laws ought
to begin at the other end and make mar
rage more difficult
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-03-28

Every tree in Gods vineyard is not only
expected to bear fruit, but good fruit.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-03-28

The Red Sea takes its name from the
presence Of great numbers of Enimalculae
Of that color in the water
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-03-28

When God prunes us He does it with a
sharp knife.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-03-28

A New York woman who sells newspapers
on the streets is reputed to have made
5000 out of her calling in the last twenty
wears,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-03-28
The Wabash Line.

AS long as there is dross in the gold il
will want to keep away from the fire.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-03-28

The yoke of Christ is the only yoke God
ever made for men.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-03-28

An honest trial of the Bible will convince
anyone that it comes from God.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-03-28
CAMPFIRE SKETCHES.
SHORT STORIES, SOME NOW
FIRST TOLD.
An Old Ten-Pounder-The Old Flannel
Quilt-The Blue and the Gray-Lin-
coin to German Soldiers Rich
Mountain.

FORGIVEN WON
AN, spirit un-
afraid,
Borne upward by
child angels to
the throne,
Nearing the pres
ence of thy Lord
alone,
Humanity outcast,
neither wed nor
maid,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-03-28
Send For 1t. It's Free.

The sin that is big enough to have a
name is big enough to kill the soul
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-03-28

"Hanson's Magic Corn Salve."
Warranted to cure or money refunded. Ask your
druggist for it. Price 10 cents.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-03-28
Call 1t a Craze.
AN ALARMING STATEMENT
CONCERNING WOMEN.
HOW BAD HABITS ARE FORMED.

The Nc7V York Tpi6nne says: "The habit of
taking headache powders Is increasing TO an
alarming extent among great number of wo-
men throughout the country. These powders as
their name indicates, are claimed by the manu-
facturers to be positive and speedy cure for any
form of headache. In many cases their chief
ingredient is morphine, opium cocaine or some
other equally injurious drug having tendency
to deaden pain The habit of taking them Is
easily formed, but almost impossible TO shake
off. Women usually begin taking them to re-
lieve a raging headache and soon resort to the
powder to alleviate any little pain or ache they
may be subjected to, and finally like the NOR
phne or opium iend get into the habit OF taking
them regularly, imagining that they are In pain
If they happen to miss their regular DOSE"
In nine cases out of ten, the trouble is
in the stomach and liver. Take simple
laxative and liver tonic and remove the
offending matter which deranges the
stomach and causes the headache. DR..
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are composed
entirely of the purcst, concentrated,
vegetable extracts. One Pellet is a
dose; sugar coated, easily swallowed;
once used, aiaOayS in /aO0r. They posi-
lively cure sick headache and remove
the disposition to it.
Mr. T. VARGAsoN of OTTER I1k, Iob>1y Ia
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-03-28

If the Baby is Cutting Teeth
Be sure that old and well tried remedy, MRS.
MISSIONS SOOTHING SYRUP for Children Teething.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-03-28

In heavens arithmetic nothing counts
but love.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-03-28

Offer LdRe, Ldpker Co.,
Men,, writes II not
infrequently have an at
tack of the headache.
It usually comes on i'm
the forenoon. At my
dinner I cat my regular
meal, and take one or
two of Doctor Pierce'S
Pleasant Pellets imIne-
diatcly after, and In the
course Of an hour my
headache is cured and
no bad effects. I feel
better every way for
having taken them
not worse, as is usual
after taking other kinds
Of pills. Pleasant Pei
let's are worth more
than their weight In
gold, If for nothing else
than to cure headache"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-03-28

Better stand still than walk where God
does not lead
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-03-28

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-18
THE PRESIDENTS ABSENCE.

There Is little disposition TO crticse Pres-
dent Cleveland for absence from Washington in
these days OF midsummer heat which does not
appear entirely justifable. Some important Ma
tional interests are neglected ii Is true. But II
Is not perceived that there Is any reason for
supposing that these or other matters would be
better cared for II the President were roasting
In Washington heat. He would probably leave
Secretary Carlisle 10 decide about financial ques-
tons, as much as he ordinarily does, and Secre
tary Herbert 20 look after matters relating TO the
Navy, and the other heads Of departments would
in like manner be expected to settle the ques
tons arising within their jurisdiction The
President has not been noted for Sinking re-
sponslbllity as to the action Of the various depart
men's. and indeed has more than once warranted
criticism by interfering In affairs usually left TO
heads Of departments But lie has shown him
self capable Of forwarding directions, IL it
seems to him necessary from his place Of sum
mer residence.
The just ground for criticism Is not that the
President is absent bat that he is not in spirit
an American. His whole conduct Of foreign az
fairs has been peculiarly calculated TO serve
foreign rather than American interests Even
AT this late day. after all the exposures Of in
decent conduct by Minister Willis the President
leaves that person TO represent the United States
on the Hawaiian Islands, as II 1t were the prncl-
pal object Of the Government Of this country
by this action TO show unfriendllness toward
the Republican Government in Hawaii and to
encourage conspiracies and revolutionary at
tempts in behalf of the dethrOned ex-Queen. In
other cases too numerous for citation, IL has
seemed TO be the settled purpose Of the Presi-
dent to favor foreign Powers and their interests
at the expense Of American citizens and their
rights. and while some Of these have been par
tculary annoying and offensive Of late ii does
not appear in the least probable that our own
country would gain any thing by having Presi-
dent Cleveland at Washington. There Is at
least n chance that In his absence some other
official might show little American spirit
The President Is not understood by most
Americans. because they do not grasp the idea
which with him dominates all others. His free
trade theories. his intense hostility to every cf-
fort for the development Of American rather
than foreign interests actually shapes his entire
policy. Unconsciously, perhaps, he settles for
eign as well as domestic questions with the
notion that an American who wants 10 favor his
own country must be trying TO rob somebody
Protection Is robbery, he imagines, and TO him
any and every defence Of American against
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-18

II Is pleasant 10 observe the enthusiasm of
every one who is officially responsible in any
degree for the success of the Cotton States and
International Exposition which is TO be held
In Atlanta this fall. and TO hear from all quar-
tiers confident prophecies that ii will surpass all
expectations The people Of that section and the
interests which centre in Atlanta have accom-
plished credtabe results in the same line here
tofore, and these preliminary announcements
are entitled to respect. They may be rather high
~ colorcd, but that is scarcely TO be called Il
fault Not merely ceaseless energy in planning
and carrying ont such an enterprise is necessary,
but also the ardor which beraies itself in speech
and is not in the least afraid of being laughed
at Nobody could wish or expect the projectors
of great exposition to talk about 1t calmly and
cold,y, as if they dreaded 10 excite enthusiasm.
u Is their business TO he inspired and 10 COM
muncate inspiration. checrfully taking whatever
risk there may be that the event will make them
ridiculous.
There Is no reason 70 suppose that these con
fdent prophets Will have TO hide their heads
when the result If their long labor Is disclosed
TO public view. They have had much experience,
their undertaking is highly useful and combines
other elements Of popularity. and they have I'M
far distant from Atlanta. Here in New-York
for example, after some trouble In making a
prosperous start, they now find abundant evil
dence of hearty cooperation. Mr.. Fielder. special
agent for these parts, Is now at the Newly York
headquarters, arranging with exhibitors to sup
ply their demands and facilitate their operations
and incidentally to produce hereabouts general
conviction that the Exposition Is destined 10 be
second only TO the Chicago Fair In merit and at
Effectiveness. leaving Philadelphias achiev ement
far behind and everything else of the sort out OF
sight Making some slight allowance for Mr.
FEEDERS pardonably, nay ndispensably, sangune
disposition, we are rejoiced to find pretty solid
foundation under his assurances. He thinks that
NewYorll Is still somewhat behind Ohio and
Illinois, though coming 10 the front-a circum
stance which in his estimation may be due to
the depressing effect Of our tropical climate. as
compared with the bracing and delicious atmos
phere Of Atlanta at this time OF year. 1t Is
gratifying to hear Mr. Felders report OF prog
ress and especially TO have him alay apprehen-
sion concerning the bull fights which have been
heralded as a feature of sport at the Exposition.
He declares that nobodys sensibllities will be
wounded, and least Of all the bulls. There is TO
be no torture, no bloodshed. no slightest impro-
prety Of incident or condition.
We heartily commend this enterprise of the
Cotton States under the lead of Georgia, and OF
Atlanta in particular as we approve every in
telligent effort TO promote the welfare OF any
section in ways honorable and beneficial TO all
sections 1t ought to have the effect OF stimu-
lating National feeling. removing prejudice and
inerocking the States more closely in an in
dissoluble Union.