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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-01-21
SUPERSTITION AND INSURANCE.
Some Curious Views Taken Of the Matter
from Religious Motives.

Some Curious Views Taken of the Matter
from Religious Motives.
When life insurance was first intro.
duced some persons looked upon it as a
violation of divine law, which prohibit.
ed any proposition to make compensa.
ton for passing away to eternal rest.
in defiance of the will and act of the
Supreme Being. 1t was thought to raise
the presumption that the policy writer
could control life as he did personal.
tiles, and the impression existed that
contract was to be entered into to buy
them life for monetary considera-
ton. This superstition yet exists
among some people, illustrated as fol-
lows: An aged colored pastor once con.
suited an insurance agent upon obtain
ing policy upon his life. He made in
quiry if there was not some other way
by which he could secure an inheritance
for his family, for, he said, as God had
given him his life he had come to the
conclusion that it would be a violation
of religion to intrust it to a corpora
ton that had no soul, and it seemed
like tempting Providence to enter
into contract with a corporation on
mere speculation.
Possibly this pious man was under
the impression that he was on a straight
transit route to Heaven and possessed
means to enter it's gates, which might
be prevented by an impious act such
as he declared would be the acceptance
of a policy on his life written by human
hands. He did not place any respect on
the indemnity promised, but said that
he was confident that his reward in flu
ture life could not be granted by any
man or association. 1t is not intended
to be understood that such thesis ia now
prevalent in civilized communities, for
those who neglect to make provision for
those dependent on them after pass
ing away commit as great a sin as the
pious minister apprehended he would
have been guilty of had he accepted
policy on his life.-Views.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-01-21

Palma, it must be admitted, is right.
The insurgents have risked and already
won too much to be satisfied with the
prorerbial half loaf. A year ago SPANS
'overtures might have been considered,
but now they are merely an admission of
weakness.
Gen. Weyler, the captain general of
the unfortunate island, evidently takes
che view that the alleged negotiations
between the Madrid and Washington
governments are carried on for the sole
purpose of gaining time. He is of the
opinion that by the 4th of March, when
we shall have a new president and sec
reiary of state, he will have driven the
insurgents out of the provinces rorder-
ing on Havana. Instead of abandoning
his famous "trocha"--a military line es-
tabiished by the Spaniards across the
island from north to south-he has but
recently strengthened it ana sent out
Sarious expeditions against the enemy,
uithough with Indifferent success
Everything recently said in regard to
Cnissa affairs, 1t would seem thea. is
IN sed ON speculative rumors, the sil.iest
al Which was communicated by way OF
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-01-21
WOMAN AND HOME.
THE SEWING ROOM.
Every Housekeeper Should Insist Upon
Having One Arranged.

Every Housekeeper Should Insist Upon
Having One Arranged.
Have you room which you keep es-
pecially for sewing? If you have not,
would advise you to arrange for one
without delay, for it can be obtained at
very trifiag cost, while the comfort
it affords cannot be reckoned.
A large room is not needed for this
purpose, and, in fact, small one is
more desirable; for in it all the appli-
ances of work can be kept more easily
at hand. Care should be taken, how
ever, that the light is not INSTRUCTED by
window hangings, and shades, arranged
SO that they can be raised to the full
height of the window, are all the cur
tains necessary.
A low chair is best to sew in, and if
1t be rocker, so much the better, while
some people use their piazza chairs
for this purpose during the winter
months.
To hold up the arms while cutting,
even for a short time, is extremely
fatiguing, and for this reason the cut
ting table should be low, and should
also be ON casters, so that it can be
moved at will.
The little cutting tables that are sold
in the large dry goods stores are very
convenient, for they have one edge
marked off in inches, like tape meas
ure, and can be folded up and put away
when the cutting is over.
Besides the sewing machine, the room
should contain a scrap basket, rag
bag, pattern bag, chest of drawers,
which can be made from an old bureau,
ard two or three footstools.
A small covered board, for pressing,
is, of course, necessity in this room,
while a flatiron, an iron holder, and iron
rest should accompany the board, and it
is well to have an oil or gas stove in the
room, so that the iron can be heated
without frequent trips to the kitchen.
Of course, if you have an old discard
ed extension table, it will be found
valuable addition to the sewing-room,
especially when cutting out large gar
ments, because for this purpose you re-
quire table at least three feet in width,
and five feet or more in length.
If you find it necessary to employ a
seamstress, to help out with the fam
lily sewing, she will fully appreciate this
secluded nook, while as for busy IMAM
ma" when she has bit of important
sewing which must be done, and she
wishes to be free from domestic cares
for awhile, in order to finish it, she will
indeed hail this room as welcome re-
treat.-N. Y. Weekly.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-01-21

blossoms drop off, the little stump
must be left on the vine, as the next
year a similar bunch of buds will grow
out of the center of the same stump.
This plant is easily propagated from
well-matured leaf, but its growth is
very slow, three years being required
to form sufficient strength of vine to
bear blossoms. 1t thrives in partial
shade in soil of turfy, sandy loan,
and it must have good drainage. The
matter of drainage is very important,
as this plant does not like reporting
Or being disturbed in any way. The
soil may be strengthened by removing
some of the old portion and filling up
the pot with fresh well-enriched earth.
American Agriculturist.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-01-21
BAD SPELLING.
An Instance In What Lady MontFoss
Wrota to Lady Annaudnle.


Wrote to Lady Annandale.
There is bad spelling and there is bad
spelling. Artemus Ward and Josh Bill
lngs did some of it professionally, and
many school children and some grown
men and women do some of it even unto
this day. But neither of these distin-
guished persons and no school child or
grown-up man or woman, even in his
or her widest dream of revenge against
Webster ct al, ever came within mile
Of the spelling of a noble Scottish lady
of 200 years ago. This lady could give
spades, diamonds, and trumps to any
dictionary maker or compiler of spell
ing books and then could beat him out
without looking at the cards.
She was, personally, Christian Leslie,
daughter of the Duke of Rothes, and
wife of the third Marquis of Montrose,
and later of Sir John Bruce of Kinross.
According to custom, having been a
peerless, she retained her peerage title;
thus it came about that Sir John Bruce
lived with the Countess of Montrose
with all propriety. But this was what
she wrote:
"Kingrose, July 4, 1893.
madam: render VOW a thowsant
thankes for your play, which is we're
good, and heve reformed lit with the
bearear, and if your ladyshipe heve
Gather enay NOR good playes or novels
which VOW heye read, and will be
plesead to lean them to me, shall be
we're fathefouell in restorenge, and teke
1t great favor, for they ar we're devert-
ing in the countery. Your lord did me
the honouer to dayn hear yesterday,
and was we're well. 1 hertely wished
your ladyshipe had come alonge, for lit
void heve bin bott advertisement in
this good wather, and VOW void heve
bin we're welcome to, dear madam, your
ladyshipes most humble servant.
sc. Montrose."
"For the right honorable the Count
ties OF Anandeall, att hir LOGGING In
Netherayes Waynd, Edinburgh
If the readers who can't translate this
will try temporarily to forget all they
ever knew of spelling, and then will
practice Lady Montrose's letter again,
it is possible that they may learn what
her ladyship wanted to say to Lady An.
Mandate. What the latter said and
wrote it is perhaps as well we do not
know.-N. Y. Sun.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-01-21
LATEST IN CUSHIONS.
Lovers of Fancy Work Have Many PAT
terms to Choose From.

Lovers of Fancy Work Have Many PaA-'
terms to Choose From.
There was never a season when more
novel and charming designs in the way
of decorative art work invited the CO.
operation of clever fingers through the
long and lovely lamp-lit hours Of q
winters evening at home.
It has not been forgotten that, to
men and women alike, anything new
in the way of pillow is always de-
cided acquisition. One of the most
striking among many new designs for
these luxurious necessities is a cush-
ion covered in yellow satin, beautiful for
the same reason that japanese dccora-
tons are always so irresistible-the in
explicable charm of the fantastic: for
over this glistening yellow surface are
scattered merry little imps and darkies
INDUCING in all sorts of antics; climb
ing ladders, jumping poles, etc. The
process of making them is very SIM
pie one. From a piece of canvas cut
figures of the desired shape and size
(those mentioned were perhaps a fin
ger in length), haste on the satin and
work in cross-stitch with black worst
ed; dot of white and a line of red
mark eye and mouth of these grotesqre
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-01-21
Fad for MONOGRAM Fans.

The monogram fan bids fair to be-
come quite fad. 1t is really pretty
fancy, and can be made into a much
priced souvenir. Get fan with plain,
smooth back body" and then hesiege
your friends and acquaintance with
requests for their seals, crests, notices
and monographs. Or you can cut these
from notes and letters. Trim them
carefully and paste them smoothly on
the fan, taking care not to let them
come in the "folds." The entire fan
may be 50 carefully and evenly covered
that the background will be hidden.
DO your FASTING carefully, and see how
artistically you can arrange your tro-
Dhies
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-01-21
West India Ginger Cakes.

Boil for 20 minutes one quart of the
very best molasses with large cupful
of yellow sugar. Stir into it one pound
of fresh butter, one pint of West India
preserved ginger with one cupful of the
strip from it, and enc tablespoonful
of pounded and sifted race ginger.
Remove from the fire. Sift two or three
quarts of flour into large tray bowl,
make hole in the middle of it and pour
in the ingredients. When cool enough
TO handle mix with as much flour as it
will take up into pliable dough; roll
cut thin, cut into round cakes and
bake crisp and browh.-Ladies' Home
Journal
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-01-21
GriIled Almonds Are Delicious.

drilled almonds make a delicious
bonbon, and may be readily made at
home. Blanch cupful of almonds and
dry them thoroughly. Boil one cup Of
granulated sugar with quarter of u
cup of water until it "hairs," then
throw in the blanched almonds. Let
them cook in this sirup, stirring them
occasionally, until they become a deli
cate golden brown before the sugar
changes. AS soon as the sugar COM
mences to take on color quickly take
the pan from the fire and stir the al
monds rapidly until the sirup has
turned back to sugar and clings ir-
regularly to the nuts.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-01-21

as the general home government is
probably true, but the further assertion
that the government of the United
these reforms, as well as general am
ncsty law, needs confirmation.
1t is not reasonable to suppose that
Spain, which has strained every nerve
to maintain it's sovereignty in Cuba,
would assign the delicate task of guar
'anteeing it's national promises to Il
power upon which it has looked with
ediatrust for many years. A trust of
this kind would amount 10 protecto-
rate-a responsibility which the peo-
pie of the United States would probably
not care to assume. 1t would also be
an acknowledgment on the part of Spain
of its inability to govern it's own prov
inces and to administer it's own affairs.
An official admission of this kind would
lead to a revolution at home and the
overthrow of the present dynasty. The
truth of all this conflicting talk is, it
would seem, that Spain IS willing to
grant far-reaching concessions to the
Cubans, and that it means TO carry out
AtS ~ has hCfSl
done before.
But in all these official speculations"
nothing is said about the Cuban pa
triots who have sacrificed so much to
secure the independence of the island.
Would they be willing to accept the
crumbs now offered to them? Would
they submit to quasi-coercion, even if
exercised by the American people?
These questions are of paramount inn
3ortance, and yet neither the Spanish
diplomats nor the peace-loving mem
sbers of our own state department have
attempted to answer them, which only
goes to show thai most of the talk now
going the rounds is idle gossip.
Senior Tomas Estrada Palma, head of
the Cuban movement in the United
States, is very emphatic in declaring
74hat nothing short of absolute indie
pendence would be acceptable to the
provisional government. Too much
has been endured by the people of Cuba,
he says, and too much blood has been
spilled to accept compromise measure
of any kind. And from his viewpoint Mr..
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-01-21
1t Could Not Be Matched.

A reformed bleached blonde stood Mt
the counter of Market street wig
dealer looking at the hair nets through
the glass of the showcase. She exam
ined first one and then another, and
shook her head pensively. She evident
ly didn't see the color that would ma tch
her variegated hair. Finally she stepped
UP to a clerk and inquired:
"Have you any nets the same shade
as my hair?"
"N-o-n-o," replied the clerk. deliber-
ately, as he studied her brindle knot;
"they don't come in plaids. San Fran
cisco Pos.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-01-21
PLANTS AND FLOWERS.
How to Obtain Good Results with the
Popular Wax Plant.

One of the most satisfactory house
plants is the Hoya carnosa, popularity
known as the wax plant. It's large
glossy leaves are very beautiful when
sponged and kept free from dust. The
buds of the Hoya form in the joint be-
tween the stem and the leaf one year
before it blooms. The first sign of
the bud is little crooked stem, turned
down, with a small head at the end
that looks like a snakes head; the
second year this head raises up and the
buds expand, forming a cluster of five
sided waxen Jumps, each on the end of
a stem. When opened, a pretty five
pointed velvet star, bright as with dew.
is a delight to the eye. When these
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-01-21
AppIe and Bannna Salad.

When ready to serve, slice the apples
and bananas. Mix well with mayor
naise dressing, which can be prepared
the day before, if necessary. Serve on
the crisp, white leaves of lettu>e. Do
not allow this salad 10 stand long after
preparing, as the apple and banana will
both turn dark. The fruit should be
placed in very cold place in the early
morning, as well as the lettuce. so that
all may he crisp and cold.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-01-21
THE REPUBLIC OF CUBA.
~ Has Constitution and Coun-
Gil Of Minister'S.
why the Insurgents Lay Claim to Recog-
laitfon by the United States-Reports
OF Spanish American Negotia-
tions Are Unreliable.
Especial Letter.l


I'm spite of conflicting reports to the
contrary, it can be asserted positively
that the new year does not find the
Cuban situation changed in any ma
tcrial point. Statements to the effect
that the government of Spain, through
Premier Canovas and Senior Dupuy dc
LONE, it's minister at Washington, has
accepted President Cleveland's offer to
act as mediator between the insurgents
and the Spanish government, although
circulated with persistency, lack reliable
foundation. The assertion that Spain
will grant to Cuba home rule, including
d congress to be elected by the islanders
and council of administration which
shall control all matters pertaining to
the commerce of the Indies and all es-
Inmates upon the general taxation
and expenditures of the island as well
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-01-21
Fig Slump.

Wash and soak over night half
pound of figs. In the morning put over
the fire and cook slowly for half au
hour. When the figs are cold split
them into halves, put them iSto sauce
pan, cover over with sirup AID the juice
of half a lemon. Make batter, cover
over the top, cook ten minutes and serve
hot with whipped creamy. Y. Ledger.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-01-21
Fooled Again.

"Ah," said Mr.. Knight Starr. the emo
tional tragedian, as he came in sight of
a farmhouse, "mayhap this worthy
peasant will give some refreshment for
the inner man. What, no, there!"
The worthy peasant gazed at tho
tragedian for a moment, and answered.:
"Yew burned fool, don't yew know a
pitchfork frum hoe?"
And having thus spake, he disap-
peared within his abode.-Cincinnati
ENQUIRER
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-01-21
More Room.

Young Mrs. Fitts-The Trolleyby
have such jewel of a hired girl. Their
floor is actually clean enough to eat
of.
Young Mr.. Fitts-By George, that
ought to be right handy when he has
to carve q duck Indianapolis Journal
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-01-21
Lining for Sleeves.

Tarletan is the accepted lining for
sleeves this winter. This is thin and not
bulky and holds the puff out just
enough. Altogether it will be found
Just the thing to improve the appearance
of the new sleeve if used.--Chicags
Tribune.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-01-21
News for the Children.

The most advanced food authorities
urge now to serve the breakfast cereal,
particularly to the children of the
family, with chopped dates or figs
mixed with it instead Of sugar AMI
cream.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-01-21

Time IS always too short to peopls
who improve it.
The herald., 1897-01-09
THE COUNTY FEE BILL
Looks as Though the Constable Has
Won

Gen. Johnstone Jones, attorney for
Constable Harry Johnston in his suit
against Los Angeles county for fees al
legged to be due him, yesterday received
a dispatch from T. II. Ward. clerk of
the supreme court at San Francisco,
giving in this terse form the result of
the case that had been appealed:
Johnston against Los Angeles coun-
ty; judgment affirmed statutes of 49,
This was not very definite and Gen.
Jones could not say without seeing the
full text of the decision how far it af
fected his clients interests. 1t is sup
posed that this decision will knock out
the county fee bill of '95, which limited
constables fees to 500 a month. no
matter how much they appeared to
earn. The decision will affect every JUS
tce of the peace and every constable in
California.
1t will be remembered that Cons table
Johnston sued the county for something
over $400. being fees he claimed were due
him in excess of 500 a month, the amount
specified in the new fee bill. The case
was tried before Judge York, who sus-
tanned the act of 1895 against Johrston's 5
claim. The case was then appealed to
the supreme court as stated.
The herald., 1897-01-09

and they came to Los Angeles In the
fall of the same year, living here con-
tinuously after that time. Mrs. Spencer
had q separate estate of her own at the
time of their marriage. He could not
tell just how much.
Referring to the deeds by which he
divested himself of his property, Mr..
Spencer recited the circumstances of
all the transactions. He said that he
had given his son and daughter prop
erty and money. and desired to provide
also for his wife. The deed of Decem-
Der 20. 1888, of one-half of the property
to his wife was a gift in pursuance of
the purpose mentioned.
Like voice from the tomb came the
declarations of the late Mr.. Spencer,
when he asserted that all the deeds he
had made were for the reasons stated
and he retained no right, title or inter-
est In the property
The defense seemed to have been
wholly ignorant of the existence of the
deposition introduced as a ''declara-
tion." Another fight is now on in re-
gard to paper discovered among the
effects of the late Mr.. Spencer. en-
bodyng a memorandum bearing on the
Bishop case above referred to.
The herald., 1897-01-09
EDITOR BYNON FOUND GUILTY
A Jury Says He LibeIed fhe San Pedro
Doctor
A Constable Won His Case 10 the Supreme
Court
Looks as Though There Would BE
No Limit to Fees-A Judge Be-
ginning All over
Again.

A Jury deliberated just one hour and
forty minutes yesterday afternoon be-
fore agreeing that A. Bert Bynon. the
youthful and indiscreet editor OF the
San Pedro American. was guilty of Grim
inal libel as charged in the complaint
sworn to by DR.. Hill. The entire day in
court was taken up with the arguments
of the attorneys, Deputy District Attor-
ney C. c. McComas and Special Attor-
ney Johnstone Jones for the state, and
Attorney Hinckley for the defense each
making a plea. Attorney McComas made
a brilliant Grafton, fiaying the young
fellow for his persistent persecution of
DR. Hill, which was not criticism of
public official. but was mere ribaldry
and ridicule. The district attorney was
at his best, and he used his select stock
of invective against the defendant.
Attorney Hinckley was not feeling
we'll, but he did his best work for his
client, justifying his attack as privileged
criticism of public official.
The case was given TO the jury a $3.50
p. m, and at $40 that body was escort
ed back to the court room and gave
verdict of guilty as charged. Judge r.
NJ. Smith announced that sentence
would be passed on the defendant next
Tuesday at 10 a. m.
Young Bynon. the pugnacious editor
who wrote poems about Christmas
trees and things ard held UP to public
Scorn some prominent San Pedro peo-
pie was quite cool and collected when
the verdict was read, and left the court
room in the company of his attorney.