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a woman of her ago and position. and requested
to be called Mrs" 1t seems odd that with
her culture and dignity she did not choose the
more stately Madame" do not believe that
in our day there will DO any relief for women
who are distressed at having the same title
as boarding-school missiles; for there are not
enough women bothered about it to start a
respectable crusade. However, with all the
talk. the good title Of Madame" is forgotten
title of dignity aud respect that may be sp-
piled to any woman, married or single. True,
it is not appropriate for very young girls but
it is good address for women in general.
Mrs" despite all arguments. is so clearly the
property Of the married woman that the spin
sters have small chance for it except they pro-
cure il at the altar
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1896-05-07

It Is said that women suffer more from botes
than do men. because they are more patient,
and because they are so charming and uncon-
seiOusly sympathetic that bores are attracted
again aud again to them. when they will let
the men alone. Another point Is that men
consider their time and other mems time valu-
able. while woman's time is generally regard
ed as without limit or vaIuc.
Elsie PnMrrnY McErrnY
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SPRING sONd.

The boughs are heavy with blossom.
The grass grows deep on the lawn
Sweeter and ever sweelcr
The black bird pipes to the dawn.
The paths lie pale In the twilight,
As pale ring doves breast;
The beechwood is blue and silver,
faint rose fades in the West.
o, air of the April g!oaminc!
o. wind Of the liunct's wiugi
There is little else To he glad for,
Blu; my heart is glad for the Spring.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1896-05-07

simply say it can never DO. Comrades. would
you give credit equally to the loyal. man who
stayed at home to raise grain to sell at exorbi-
tant prices. to manufacture cotton to sell to
your wives at home at thrice it's value and so ac-
cumulate wealth to buy the substitute to stand
for him in the ranks. and then say that the wife
of the substitute is entitled to no more claim
on the soldier than the wife of the loyal ~ man
who stayed at home? True, we had loyal men
who stayed at home as we have loyal women
now, but they do not ask place in the GAR.
ranks, for the reason that they have not earned
1t IN the same way. The same rule must
apply to loyal women. No, comrades you
have not looked mt this fairly when you ask us
to consolidate. Our doors are open to every
loyal woman who ID che wife, mother daughter,
or sister OF a soliier. Come aud welcome
Come, and hel US take care of our own. Come
and let the feeling of charity loyalty, and fra
ternity be harmonious; and let the sisters of
| the W.R-C. do the same. But you who have
the ties of blood, you who are bound to the SOL
| diers by most sacred ties, with most holy bonds
| stand firm for your rights; for the comrade
| who dares discard his own is not worthy the
| true to your obligation. and God will give the
| Grand Army aud the Ladies of the Grand
| Army the victory. for lie stands by all that is
| true and just. Hoping that our veterans may
prove true to our cause, lovingly, your sister in
f., u, and L.,- CATHERINE T.. HIRsT,
National President.
MAMIE Fl. Ross, National Secretary.
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crtT OF THE CORRIDORS.


Probably no historic edi6ce is SO well known
at the present time as the old Wan Ness Man
sion, now used by the Columbia Athletic Club,
OF this city as a locker-house. Time was when
this old Mansion was the chief center Of attrac-
tion for Washington society. and many fables
and romanccs are now told with reference to
the place built by old Gen. Van Ness in what
was, IN the carly part Of the century, the fash
ioBable quarter Of the city, but which is now
on the borders OF the sesolate fats and dump
ing grounds. Some OF the Oldest inhabitants
can still tell Of how the immense old fashioned
house OF brick, plsstered over again with stucco,
was the chief center of attraction for the social
butterflies Of those hacyon days; aud what in
terest was excited by The building Of this old
pile planned by the celebrated Latrobe, one OF
the architects OF The Capitol.
n
Closely allied TO this story. with all tie IA
bles Of The buff old Gen Van Ness. are the
stories Of The ehoierc Old Scotchmsn Davy
Earns whose cottage stood near the Van Ness
house. aud who once the proprietor of the
greater part Of the northwest section OF the
city. Many stories are told Of the beauty Of
his daughter Marcia, who was wooed and won
by Gen. Van Ness, then Congressman from New
York aud afterward Mayor OF Washington
Dayy Burns q led in 1893, but his cottsge bad
been object OF curiosity ever since, until last
year, after The Columbia Athletic Club seen red
lease ON the property, the old cottage, which
was in very dllapidsied condition. was torn
down.
Il
On the death Of Gen. Van Ness, In 1886. the
degeneration OF the house CONF enced There
was no direct issue TO elsim The property. so
that IL passed into the hands or several distant
heirs. Lone of them. however. cared 10 live in
the iUmrnse house, perhaps on account Of the
many gruesome tales told % ghostly ia la biianis
who made the manifestations Of their pr, SencC
only on stormy nights, when the wind howled
around the bsttlements ia the traditional
manner of romsnccs, aud when strange lights
were said by the negroes TO appear al the large
windows. No servants could be persuaded ic
stay in the house. and it gradually fell into
escay.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1896-05-07

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1896-05-07

Send orders to COmrade J. c. MCBRIDE, Com
mander of GAR. Pos - Alvin, Texas. Cape Jessa-
M nes Roses, sweet Peas ETC. etc, cheap. send nor
circular Orders by wire attended to promptly.
Mention Ths National Tribune
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1896-05-07

No matter upon what subject Senator Stew
art rises to speak, it is only question of few
~ nuies when he will lug in the Crime Of
1873" IL is getting 10 be an amusement among
the newspaper mcu ia the gallery to bet upon
how long he viii speak before he gets TO this
point. The other day some of them put the
limit az u minutes. bat lost because the SEN
ator was not up to his usual pace, and it was
lGl minutes before he reached - the enormous
Crime Of 1873"
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1896-05-07

The letter Of President Cleveland declining
the nomination is getting 10 be momentous
a question in Washington as the famous one OF
"Who struck Billy Patterson" once was at
Philadelphia. 1t is continually asserted that
ST. ch letter has been written, and is in the
possession of this and that prominent Demo-
crat, who will soon make it public. But it isn't
made public. and the men who are accused Of
having it in their breast pockets come out
after awhile and deny that they were ever
intrusted with The precious document.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1896-05-07

Seyenty-twG Cadets viii graduate from West
Point, and so far there are but eight vacancies
il sight ia the Army. They will be tax en-
care o., however, by being appointed Addi-
tional Second Leutenauts until vacancies oc-
cur.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1896-05-07

President Cleveland is still giving those Gu
ban resolutions consideration" at least, it
does not appear that he has done anything
else with them.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1896-05-07

Last Monday the Treasury lost S2.2l3,9OO in
gold coin, OF which s2,l50Goo was for export,
leaving the true amount Of the gold reserve
Si2l. ca, 576.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1896-05-07

The ghostly crypt in the Capitol, the round
dark room, with pillars directly underneath
the rotunda, is now transformed. There are
a great many people in the Capitol building,
including Legislators, who ride the all preva-
lent bike" and now the riders range their
machines on stands all around the circular
room. The crypt will soon lose reputation for
weirdness aud Loneliness. now that the modern
steel horse disturbs the cobwebs.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1896-05-07

When Senator TiIman was delivering his
second TRADE against men and things in gem
eral last week. and everybody in the Senate
was trying to understand what he was trying
to get at anyway the little silver pitchfork pre-
scented him in the West was very cOnspicuously
in his scarf lie seems to be proud Of the
name PItchfork Tillman," given him 10y the
newspaper men, account OF the peculiar
gesture he makes while roasting" somebody,
q movement as il he were loading hay wagon.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1896-05-07
RECENT LITERATURE.

A HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN TARIFF. BY
Eugene &. Lewis. Published by Charles H. Kerr
& Co., Chicago. Price % cents.
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LADIES OF THE GAR.

ELSIE PoNEEoY McELEoY.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-02-06

All Iowa is for Senator W.'B. ALI
son for president. Every republican
paper in the state has championed his
candidacy, and many democratic
papers have commented favorAbly on
his aspirations. From other states
states both east and west come favor
able and voluntary Endorsement of
Senator Allisou's competence and
ability to fill the position of chief ex
,ecutive. OF course, we Iowans may
see through rose tinted glasses, but 1t
does appear that Mr.. Allison's chance
for the nomination is good, and is
daily growing better. Allison is
wholly worthy and his record in long
public service is such that he has the
respect and confidence of all sections
of the country. AS the only candidate
from the west his popularity among
western men is almost unbounded
Iowa enthusiasm is unlimited foI
Allison, and if the wishes, hope ant
work of the Iowa republicans count
Mr.. Allison will secure the prize a
st. Louis.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-02-06

Senator Garst, of Coon Rapids, ana
Representative Early, of Sac City. are
,chairmen of the senate and house com,
mittees on insurance. Both are i'll
;surance payers, and have had plenty OF
opportunity to observe the way III
which the insurance combine has been
robbing the premium payers of Iowa
Both the chairmen are said to be con-
,servative on the insurance question
and have no desire to injure the i'll
surance business, but both are also III
favor of doing something for the aid
of the business and property owners
who are compelled to pay the out
rageous rates that the insurance com
panies have forced upon the people fol
some time past. Iowa has long beef
a verdant pasture for the insurance
combine, and the average premium
payer will not be sorry to see the Iowa
alliance" get thorough stirring up at
the hands of the Legislature.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-02-06

The Cuban patriots, under Their
generals, Gomez and Maceo are Still
manfully struggling against the armies
of Spain in their endeavor to throw of
the yoke of foreign oppression. The
truth or faIsity of the reports sent out
is very hard to determine, us Ill the
same report, victory is claimed for
both parties. 1t really appears Ina
the cause of the Cubans is the ascend
ant. If the United States would ac-
knowledge the belligerency of the
Cubans, the moral support would no
doubt strengthen the patriot cause
and eventually lead to their complete
freedom from the Spanish rule.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-02-06

Of unusual interest to the reader of
this paper, is the announcement made
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Globe Democrat is unquestionably the
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semi-weekly paper. This issue is just
the thing for the farmer, merchant OF
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Der of the family, not only giving al
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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-02-06

The congressional contests in several
of the Iowa districts promise to be
very interesting. congressman Clark,
Curtis, Cousins, Dolliver and Lacey
will have no opposition for renomini'-
ton. In the fourth district James
E. Blythe is said to be candidate for
Mr., Updegraff's seat. Edmund
Nichols. of Dallas county, will be a
candidate against J. A. L. Hull, OF
Des Moines. There is said to be some
opposition to Congressman Hepburn
Mr.. Hager, of this district, will have at
least two opponents in the convention,
and Hon. |. 5. Struble, Of LeMars, VIII
again oppose George b. Perkins, OF the
eleventh district.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-02-06

Senator Phelps anti-cigarette bill
which has passed the se"a
is attracting considerable notice
most of which IS unfavorahle. II
,concensus of opinion among state
papers is, that it is only one more law
of the impracticabIe and non-inforci'
BILE variety. Iowa now has an anti
cigarette law, to inforce which no at,
tempt has ever been made. We now
have enough dead letter laws wiih' III
making any additions to the despi SEED
list.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-02-06

The undersigned will sell the follow
ing described property At public sale at
his place OH section "a, Douglas town.
ship, two miles south and four miles
west of Audubon, on
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY IS.
Commencing at 10 o'clock a. IN. 3 head
of cattle consisting of milch COW and
two heifers and fresh in the spring
IL head of horses consting of one sor-
rel mare years old, bay mare years
old, sOrrel horse years old, bay
horses years old, two gray mares
years old, one bay horse 5 years old,
mare colts. IS head of hogs, sows all
supposed to he with pig. l wagon,
l stirring pillow, 2 hay rigins, l
cultivator, set of harness, bob sled,
hay stacking outfit-fOrk, rope, poles,
pulleys and all complete, tons Tim
othy hay, some straw and potatoes.
Other articles too numerous to men
ton. Free Lunch. Terms.-SumS of
SIS and under cash, over that amount
10 months time without interest if
paid when due, otherwise per cent
from date per cent discount for
cash. No property to be removed
until settled for.
EDWARD ROCHE.
G. NELSON, Auct.
Health and sweet breath secured, by
Shiloh's Cararrh Remedy. Price SO
cents. Nasal Injector free. For sale
by l. James.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-02-06
TIE AUDUBON REPUBLICAN.
BY J. e. GRIFFITH.

The republican state convention for
the selection of delegates to HE
national convention has been calle
March IL. The discussion of who
shall be delegates is going merlily N
The only thing sure about who Tho sc
delegates shall be, is that they will he
enthusiastic for the nomination of
Allison for president.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-02-06
Public Sales.

The undersigned will sell at public
auction at his farm residence three
and One-half miles southeast of Audu-
bon, and one-half mile east and one
and One-fourth mile north of Hamlin
ship, Audubon county, OIL
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18th.
Commencing at 10 o'clock sharp, The
following property: Fifty-two head OF
cattle consisting of q steers coming
2-years old, heifers coming 2-years
old, 5 heifer calves, 4 steer calves, 7
mich cows, 3 fresh; high grade Dur.
ham bull. Six head of work horses,
one span of mules. Sixty head OF hogs
consisting Of barrows and brood sows.
Four sets of farm harness, 2 sets
leather fly nets, 3 Weir toungless corn
plows, 3 farm wagons, 2 harrOws,
iron, l wood stirring plOwS, Dutch
Yankee sulky plnw, Deerng binder,
Walter A. Wood mower, self dump
hay rake, 2 hay racks, 2 bob sleds,
Des Moines broadcast seeder, John
sons farm tanning mill, Peoria corn
planter and check row, I Cyclone corn
shelter and power, spring wagon, |
tWo-IOW SLdlh CuIIeI, vi tohS WI
hay and numerous other articles not
mentioned A Good Free Lunch at
Noon. Terms.-12 months time will
be given on notes with approved
security without interest ii paid when
due, otherwise s per cent from date.
All sums of IS and under cash. 10 per
cent discount for cash on sums over SIS.
All property must be settled for before
moved. J. II. JONES.
r. N. CAREER, Auct.
J. G. F. WICKER, Clerk.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-02-06
r. N. CARPER, Auct.
ii. w. STEARNS, Clerk.

For Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint
you have a printed guarantee on every
bottle of Shiloh's Vitalizer. 1t never
fails to cure. For sale by l. James.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-02-06
Sugar Tax Bill Is Adopted.

BERLIN, Feb. 3.-The federal council
has adopted the sugar tax bill as
amended.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-02-06

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full complexion. For sale by l. James
The undersigned will sell the follow
ing property at public sale ut his place
Oil section 80, Cameron township
three and One-half miles northwest oil
Ross, on
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY IL.
Commencing at 10 o'clock a. m. -Four
head of horses consisting of one bay
mare 4years old, one gray horse 5
years old, one horse and one pony.
Two fresh milch cows, 6stons hay, s
bushels seed corn, 500 bushels seed
oats, 4 dozen chickens, set double har.
ness, farm wagon, two-Seat spring
wagon, l sleigh, l binder, corn planter,
Haworth check row, endgate seeder,
Is foot harrow. 16 inch stirring plow, l
Little Yankee sulky pillow, cultivatOr,
household and kitchen furniture,
numerous other articles. Free Lunch.
Terms.-Sums of S. and under cash;
over that amount a years time without
interest if paid when due, otherwise
per cent from date. 8per cent dis
count for cash. No property to be re-
moved until settled for
Gus WRIGHT.
r. N. CARPER, Auct.
Ii. w. STEARNS, Clerk.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-02-06
LEGISLATIVE GOSSIP
NEWSY LETTER FROM JULIAN RICH
ARDS, OUR CORRESPONDENT.
Radical Change In School Laws Probable.
Democratic Local option Bi!l-Rowan's
Bill Interests Newspaper Men-Work on
the Code Revision.

DIES MONIES, Feb. 4. Especial. i
Among the most important pieces OF
legislation which the Twenty-sixth gen.
eral assembly will probably enact is one
to make quite a radical change III the ex-
listing school laws. Today Senator Ire
win, chairman of the senate committee
on schools and text books, introduced
two bills which are of great Importance
to everyone interested in the schools of
the state. These bills are in line with
the action of the State Teachers asso-
citation and approved by the committee
of progress appointed by that association.
One bill provides for township organiza-
ton. 1t applies to all townships out
side Of cities and towns of 200 popula-
ton and over, and abolishes all subdis-
tricts and rural independent districts ex-
cept such as are in towns. Each town.
ship is to be organized into one school
district having five directors for the
whole township, instead of from % to
86 school officers in single township as
is sometimes the case under the present
subdistrict organization. Each of these
the township and each one has jurisdic-
ton over the township, much as men,
bers of boards of supervisors have over
the county. In addition to this board
of five directors there will be a secre.
tary and treasurer, making only seven
officers for the entire township. These
directors have complete supervision of
the schools Of the township, hiring
teachers, contracting for supplies, fuel,
etc. The directors are to be elected for
term of three years each. Now it is
argued in behalf of this bill that the
simplicity of organization which will be
brought about by it is very desirable.
The present system is too cumbersome.
The school taxes are about one-half of
all the taxes paid by the people and it is
believed not only by the State Teachers
association but by the superintendent of
public instruction that the establish
ment Of township organization, or in
other words making the civil township
as near as may be the school township,
would obviate many of the difficulties
now met with in the conduct of the
rural schools. In the eastern and south
eastern portions of the state there are
very many rural independent district,
organized under the old law, while in
the northwestern portion there are
fewer of them. In the whole state there
are 600 Of these Independent districts
and the effect Of the bill will be to wipe
them out except in cities and towns as
stated
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-02-06

Karl's Clover Root Tea purifies the
the blood and gives clear and beauti.
full complexion. For sale by l. James
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-08-18

- The people have long since learned
that the most disagreeable medicines
are not necessarily the best. In fact,
as rule, they are not. What is want
ed is something mild and sure, such as
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy. That is really
pleasant to take when reduced with
water and sweetened. Then it is &C
knowledged everywhere to be the sue
cessful remedy in the world for bowel
complaints. Ask any number Of drug
gists for the best remedy they have for
diarrhoea and fully nine out Of ten
will recommend Chamberlain's. In
speaking of this medicine Mr.. B. B.
Buffum, of Friendsville, Suspuehan-
ma County, Pennsylvania, says: "We
have used it in our family for pain in
the stomach, collie and diarrhoea, and
found it to be the most effective rem
edy." For sale by all druggists.