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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1897-12-09

Mrs. M. B. Ford, Ruddells, Ills,
chronic constipation and was finally cured by
using DeWitt's Little Early Risers, the famous
little pills for all stomach and liver troubles
c. w. Houston.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1897-12-09

j. A. Perkins, of Antiquity, Ohio,
was for thirty years needlessly tortured by
eczema. He was quickly cured by using De
Wits Witch Hazel Salve, the famous healing
salve for piles and skin diseases G w Houston
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1897-12-09

ELASTIC STARCH has been before the
people of the United States for twenty three
years and 10 without doubt, the greatest starch
invention of the 10Th century. Last year its
sales reached the unprecedented number of
twenty million packages. 1t is prepared up
on scientific principles by men who have had
years of experience in fancy laundrying. 1t
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1897-12-09

makes ironing easy, restores old sun
dresses TO their natural Wilderness andi
parts to linen beautiful and lasting fiji
1t is the only starch manufactured that is
fectly harmless, containing neither arsf
alum or any other substances injurioul
linen, and can be used even for
powder.
The morning times., 1897-02-04
Odd Items From Anywhere.

In the exports of merchandise for S9G
agricultural products constituted Sc ne,
cent Of the Whole in value, manufactures
26 1-2 per cent.
The average daily attendance Of children
in the public schools is highest in Penn
sylvanta, being 10000, while in New
York it is $4,000
The Unite1 States cavalry has been fur
nished with new gauntlets OF obtained
buckskin. They viii be first worn in the
inaugural parade
A farmer of OZella, Fla, recently found
hairpin made of something like gutta
percha four feet below the surface of an
Indian shell mound.
The National Guard Of Connecticut. :. 500
men, can be concentrated in four towns,
ready for service outside the State, in from
eight to twelve hours
A bill is now before the board or nuhIic
improvements Of st. Louis for an appro-
priation of $4,000 for Il plant for filter
ing portion of the city's water.
The greatest production of distilled spir-
its in the United States was in S93, when
the product was 131, DOT, 900 gallons. Last
year 1t was only 9O,o00.00o gallons.
1t has been discovered in the town of
Jamestown, r. L., that it is impossible to
secure man there for jury duty, as they
are all enrofietIfn the fire department.
The morning times., 1897-02-04

we are assured that there is nothing
at all troublesome between Tom Reed and
Capt. Boutelle now; and there are evi-
dences that other big Pine Tree statemen
are feeling harmonious and aItogeth her
lovely these days. For, ffCoI Dave Barrv,s
dispatches may be believed (and if Won
see it in the Washington dispatches to the
Sun, it is sol, Tom Reed and Senator
Eugene Hale have been having a perfectly
sweet time together right on one of the
Senate sofas, good tine, in fact, last
ing fully ten minutes. The junior Sena-
tor from Massachusetts was discussing the
inauguration bin when Tom Reed and
Eugene Hale We're making up TO each
other After u violent quarrel Of years:
and If they didn't go out afterwards and
discuss with or without the junior Sena-
tor from MaSsachusettsl, another kind OF
ball in the Senate restaurant, it was a
great mistake. Perhaps not, though, for
Thomas b. Reed is said to be a total
abstainer.
1t is III order, now that Capt POuteIle and
Tom Reed are feeling so amiable toward
each other, and especially now that Eu-
gene Hale and Tom Reed have embraced
each other tmetaphorIcallyI, for William
Pahnerston Frye TO jolly the Speaker a
little In some way, or for the Speaker to
jolly Frye These are both able and fiery
gentlemen upon occasion: and if they have
hated each other for a long time, they will
probably love each other the more when
once they have decided to make up
The morning times., 1897-02-04
Persons in Politics

The Senator from Idaho, Mr.. Dubois,
got clean shave yesterday morning,
shortly after his arrival in town from
Eoise' and then went to the Capitol A
curious scene was soon enacted in the SEN
ate chamber. There were punches of beau
tfui nowers on Fred Dubois desk, for one
thing; then the other Senators crowded
atout him apparently without reference
10 party, age or past, or present candf-
ton of seryitutie. They were very glad To
see him back, beaten though he had been
by Marx Hanna, by his beloved colleague.
Col. shoup, and by Col. Shoupss beloved
business partner. The Democrats reioice,i
that Dut o:s, Il vigorous and bHoyant young
Repubiican of the West, had stood our
even 10 the point of abandoning his party.
1oT free silver and an independent financial
system. The Republicans also were glad,
IN their rather half-h earted and half
shame-faced fashion, that one OF their
number had been willing 10 go down To de-
feat for principle-and for principle. too.
which all of them have advocated within a
year, and have all pretended to believe in.
and have ali promised to work out and give
the country the benefit of over and over
again.
No one in the Senate Chamber yester-
day but thought that Fred Dubois would be
pacK there again some time.
The morning times., 1897-02-04
WHO BOIES PESROSE IS
Why He Does Better Than Berthe
Adams. Who Dtdnst Do at All

Adams, Who Didn't Do at All.
1 found in Philadelphia the other day.
writes Mr.. Curtis, that Penrose, the new
Senator from Pennsylvania, is very well
thsught OF by his neighbors in the city of
Philadelphia, and, although he is regard
ed as loyal lieutenant OF Senator Quay,
his friends declare that his individuality
will assert itself as ne grows little older.
and his natural abilities Will be demon
strated Senator Quay is very fond of Mr.
Penrose and has been training him for sew
eral years tn be his successor as the Repub-
hcan boss in that State.
Mr.. Quay first picked up Robert Adams
for that destiny. He is young man of
excellent family, which counts so muchin
Philadelphia, with an independent for
tune, good speaker and knack for
politics. lie had him elected TO the Iegis-
lature, then to the State scnateand then got
President Harrison 70 send him as minis
ter TO RraZil in order that he might have a
little diplomatic experience. At the next
election after his return he put him up for
Congress. but Adams did not ii II the bill
He was TOO fond of society He liked TO
go TO balls and dinner parties and was a
great ladies' man, which detracted from
his usefulness as a politician Mr.. Quay
tried 10 correct these habits, but Adams
social instincts were too strong Tor him and
he had finally to give up
Boies PenrOse had already made consid-
erable headway In local politics, and had
attracted Mr. Quay's attention. After
watching him closely for awhile and sub
iecting him to various tests to see what
stuff there was in him, the Senator de-
cided to make PenrOse his political heir
and be is now the crown prince OF the
Pennsylvania machine He sent Penrose
to the State senate and kept him there
until he was recognized by everybody as
Mr.. Quay's personal representative Now
he comes to the United States Senate.
young, able, accomplished and with a
prospect of famous career. Some PhiIa-
delphians think it will end in the White
House. Certainly no young man. and he is
only thirty-siN years old, ever had a finer
opportunity 70 distinguish himself, and they
say that he is made of the proper kind of
stuff. Like Adams, Mr.. PenrOse comes
from the exclusive circles of the Philadei-
phia aristocracy. He is rich, gcod-IoOk-
ing, eloquent In speech, bright. witty, stu
dious and shrewd
The morning times., 1897-02-04

gowned in black net over yellow satin,
was assisted in welcoming her guests by
the Senator, cordial and genial as usual
In the receiving party We're Mrs. Glib
son, in gown OF black satin and jet;
Miss Noble, OF Baltimore, in red satin
and gold embroidery; Mrs. Richard Award
johnson, nee German, in handsome bro.
cade satin OF lemon color with diamond
ornaments; Miss German, in Dresden silk
and chiffon with jeweled passementerie;
Miss Peck, of New York, in yellow Swiss
over satin with bolero of white and gold
applique; Miss Chapman, in a gown of
blue IN mousselaine de sole over satin; Miss
Marian Cockrell, in violet velvet and blue
chiffon; Miss Paxton, in white chiffon and
black satin; Miss Johnson, white chiffon
with ceriSe velvet.
The buffet table was deliberately and
artistically decorated with roses and
Parma violetS, the latter blossoms forming
fra grant and beautiful centerpiece
Amongthe guests who iargelyrepresented
the official and diplomatic circles We're:
Solicitor General and Miss Holmes Conrad,
Mrs. Condit- Smith and Miss Contit-Snith,
Justice Field, DIR. Radcliffe, Mrs Radcliffe,
Dr. Talmnge anu the Misses Talmage, Mrs
Carson, Mr.. and Mrs. Emery, the French
Ambassador and Madame Patenotre, the
Minister OF Korea and Madame Pakye, Mrs.
Faulkner, Mrs. and Miss Blanchard. Mrs.
Davis. Miss Hastman, DR.. Paxton, Gen
Miles and Miss Miles, and many Others.
The morning times., 1897-02-04
OPPOSED TO CONSOLIDATION.
Epworth District League VIII Not
Join the Maryland League.

The board OF control OF the District Ed
worth League held its monthly meeting
last night at Foundry NJ E. Church, w S.
Iiewhirst. the newly elected president,
presiding.
communication was received from tie
Anti-Sa League, requesting the aD-
pointment of a committee of three to CO.
operate with them in a fitting celebration
Of the birthday anniversary Of Neal Dow.
E. s. La Fetra, s. G. Cissrll, and s A.
Terry were appointed such Committee
a letter from the officers of the Balti-
more District League, stating that n State
league was to be formed in Maryland, and
asking whether the Washington District
become a portion of tie De w State league.
or II not, if the locals i'll Maryland belong.
ing TO the Washington League would care
to join the new State league The board
of control was unanimously of tie opi1ion
that while the Maryland State League
would undoubtedly do great good. no bene-
fit would be gained and some jury might
be done by coalition with 1t of the Wash
tngton District League or any portion of
it. The secretary was instructed to notify
tile Baltimore District League to this ef-
feet.
Resolutions of regret over the death of
the husband of Mrs NJ. NJ. Mitchell, second
vice president of the District League.
were then passed.
After an Informal discussion of matters
relating to the organization, the meeting
adjourned
The morning times., 1897-02-04

The home Of officer b. F. Williams, No
913 Fourth street northeast, was the scene
OF n merry gathering of little folks, last
Monday eveDin e. the occa sion beingin honor
Of his little son, George, who celebrated
his fifth birthday. Among those present
were: Masters Garland. Williams, David
Rhodes, Frank GotZman. Dave t-inthicuIn,
Blaine and Logan Strieby, Arthur Allston,
Albert SChirer, Frank ward, and Misses
Ethel Bailey. Clare Ward. Evelyn Philips,
Ida Allston, Minctte Strictly. Anna Am
bruster, Mr.. ana Mrs. AIston. Mrs. Linthi-
cum, strieby, Walter Williams, and Messrs.
Gordon and Streby.
The morning times., 1897-02-04

Mr. stoddard. gave his lecture on "old
England last night at the Columbia. Our
kin across the sea and their generations
OF forefathers arc the most interesting of
all foreigners, despite certain American
editorial writers, Mr.. St0ddard finds. His
audience last night was even larger than
that which listened TO the story of the
country. 1t was most appreciative au-
dience, too, with much applause for the
fine pictures and much laughter for Mr..
Stoddard's pretty wit This lecture On
''Old England is given again tonight
On Friday and Monday Mr. Stodtiard viii
lecture on The Yellowstone Park
The morning times., 1897-02-04
THE SUsPE NDER GARTER
1t Is Much More Highly Favored
Than the CircIet. Which Binds.

Than the CircIet, Which Binds.
Tie suspender is gaining the day and is
indeed much more worn by the really smart
woman than the round garter. The secret
of which is that she has learned to make il
serve two-fnld purpose. The old way Of
wearing these SUSpenderS fastened to the
sides of the corset has a tendency TO not
only push the corset out in front. but what
is much worse, to force the abdomen for
ward. But tile clever woman has hit upon
trick worth two of that; one 50 simple
that it seems strange that she should have
been so long finding it out. She has found
that one strap holds up the stocking exactly
us weiias two, and this she wears fastened
TO the front of her corset, Just back Of the
steel, the effect of which is to press the
abdomen back. Broad bands of elastic with
strong faStenings at either end come ready
tobe worn in this way: but there is a scheme
even better than that which any woman can
make for herself. Take rather wide piece
of silk elastic antIin it in two pieces Of
ribbon stitched together and of the length
of the elastic when stretched to les utmost
limit. Stitch one end OF this to the Corset
just back of tile steel In the other end
work two strong eyelets, or, better still,
have two corset eyelets csanIped in, through
which to pass 81 yard Of ribbon. Then sew
q loop Of wash ribbon, attaehedto the elias
tic, and tie in n dainty bow
This is exceedingly pretty in effect, holds
tie stocking absolutely secure, and keeps
an obtrusive abdomen in place. If it needs
anything more to recommend it, let it be
said that such an arrangements has just been
put apon corset the exact counterpart Of
tile $500 one worn by the Duchess Of MARI
borough at her wedding of course the eye
lets in this case were of gold, as were the
eyelets and hooks of the corset: but this is
fortunately not absolutely necessary to the
perfect security of the stocking
The morning times., 1897-02-04
NEW THEATRICAL BILLS

III we were TO say that Nathaniel Childs
Goodwin is coming to the National next
week IL would not be clear to the average
reader But when we say Nat Goodwin is
coming, everybody knows it means the
popular star arcomedianof our stage He will
produce here his most recent success, AN
American Citizen" which was first given
in Australia. With Nat is Maxine Elliott,
and those who know of the. traditional
Elliott family beauty will ask: ..And Ger
trude, too?"
Yes, Nat has corner on feminine beauty
as well as successful play and his own
abilities
The morning times., 1897-02-04

Ihoroughored begins at the Lafayette
this morning. This comedy win bring back
Henry r. DiXey,'who has not in SO long
been seen here 'An@ther, with the COM
pany, OF interest to Our theatergoers is Miss
Frances Stevens who several years ago
was one OF the summer stock favorites.
The balance of the company is the same
which made the run OF this comedy popu-
lar and drawn out at tire New York Gar
rick Theater. The scenery for this pro,luc-
tion is sent along byMr. Frobman, and a
complete and enjoyable performance ia
looked for. .gfF
The morning times., 1897-02-04
How Mir squire Missed II,

Last year was a hard one on the Pacific
coast, says the Chicago Chronicle, and
Che people try by all means TO make an
honest dollar. Mr.. Squire, late candidate
for reelection to the Senate, had an offer
from members of the legislature by which
he could have secured twenty Senatorial
votes for $1,000 and contingent fee of
$4,000 in case OF election. Then one Sena-
tor cut the price to $500 and the industry
went to pieces.
The morning times., 1897-02-04
Melba Encouraged Miss Mckinley

Why Mabel Mckinley, the niece OF thr
President-elect, is going abroad to study
under the great MaTchesi. Just became
krown today, says the New York CORES
Iondent of the Pittsourg Dispatch The
promising young singer is at the same
lotcl that sheltered Melba when that cele-
brated artistic was here. Miss Mckinley
was practicing at the piano when MeIba
sent for her. The great singer made her
self instructor of Miss Mckinley for an
hour, and gave her such encouragement
that she win con be on her way abroad.
The morning times., 1897-02-04

Observation-Disclosures soc. per dozen:
CARNATIONS, Zoc- To 35cper dOZ.; Golden Gate
roses, o0c- Tn 81 per dozen: La France
roses, same President Garnet roses, same;
Kaiser Augusta Victoria roses. same: Ma
dame Chatanay tnewJ, 81 per dozen Palms
sell all the way from soc. To SO. and
maiden-hair ferns range from 25c to So so;
Vlolets, 1c- each; asparagus sprays, 81
per dozen; lilies OF the valley. 81 per
dozen sprays; Easter lilies, from 81 80 to
81 per dozen; misnonette, soc per dozen
sprays
The morning times., 1897-02-04

A musicale under the auspices of Sunday
school class No. 3 was given at the Church
OF the Reformation, last evening, by the
MendelssOhn Musical Club, an interesting
program was rendered by the following
artists: Mrs. d. olin Leech, Mr.. e. NJ
Beck, Mr.. A e. Clark, Mr. II. Bredekamp,
Mr.. E. Stone, Mr.. Phillips, Mr.. Henry
Stopsack, Miss Margaret Storm, Mr. W r.
Phillips, Mr. Gilbert A Clark. Weaver
brothers, and MendelSsohn Quartet and
Vocal Club. Refreshments were served
after the program.
The morning times., 1897-02-04

The highest dive ever made In the
world was made by Kearney p. Speedy,
who does headlong plunge from the top
OF the stage into Il tank of shallow water,
in The Sidewalks OF New York There
is an immense amount of difference be-
tween diving and jumping. The man W no
jumps from IA high elevation feet fore
most, takes risk or broken bones un-
known TO the man who is simply diver
and controls the equilibrium OF his BODY
by the head forward movement. Mr..
Speedy has reduced this to an actual
science. With Ringing Bros circus dur
ing the summer Seasons he dives twice each
day from the top OF the circus tent, dis
tunce OF eighty-five feet, into a tank CON
tanning only three feet of water Into
three and onehalf feet of water he has
dived from an altitude OF 1 20 feet. s.Th,.
Sidewalks Of New York; comes to the
Academy next week
The morning times., 1897-02-04

Miss Carlisle had most charming re-
ceptlon, and gave her many callers the
pleasure OF meeting Miss Crabtree, so well
known and admired as ''Lotta," and Mrs
Sutherland, the well-known authoreSs. Mrs
Thurber and Miss Hanilin presided at the
tea table, which had as a centerpiece a
dainty basket filled with roses of many
varieties and colors. Among those as
sisting We're: Miss Fuller, Miss NJ organ,
and Miss Evans
The morning times., 1897-02-04

Mrs. Lamont welcomed throng of call
ers at her hospitable home. which was
tastefuiiy decorated with palms and roses.
In the rear drawing-room was stationed a
string quartet, which rendered delightful
music throughout the afternoon.
Mrs. Lamont, who was handsomely
gowned in black bruCade and ToiIt lace,
had with her Mrs. Rodgers, Mrs. McCauley.
Mrs. Harrison, Mrs Benton McMillin and
Mrs Bates. Among the bevy of charming
girls assisting were Miss ConGit Smith,
Miss Ennis and Miss CUrson
The morning times., 1897-02-04

Miss Helen stockbrdge entertained the
Nameiess Euchre Club at her home, No
1914 Florida avenue on Tuesday evening
last
The ladies' first prize was won by Miss
Gardner, ard Mr.. E. Herell was the for
tunate winner OF the gentleman prize.
The consolation prizes were borne off by
Mr.. Sennnes and Miss Llufrio.
The morning times., 1897-02-04
A Good Precedent

Mother-Johnny, when you take jam out
OF the pantry do you know you are break
ing one OF the commandments? johnny
Well, teacher at Sunday-SchooI said yes
terday that Moses broke them all one day
on hill and he was good.-Cleveland
Leader.
The morning times., 1897-02-04

Gen. and Mrs. Draper entertained at a
very handsome dinner last evening at
their home on K street. The drawing-
room was aglow with the soft light Of
many pink shadedlamps. Bridesmaid roses
in graceful clusters filled crystal vases on
the mantels and various stands about the
room. Mrs. Draper was regally handsome
in her gown OF white satin, embroidered in
gold and trimmed with duchesse lace.
A magnificent tiara of diamonds crowned
her beautiful hair and diamond side combs
added to the attractiveness OF the coiffure
y necklace of pearl and diamonds lasped
the throat and the same gems caught the
lace about the shoulders.
The guests, seated about the table which
was beautifully adorned with roses and
lilies OF the valley, were: Secretary and
Mrs. Francis, Dr. and Mrs kay-Smth
Justice and Mrs. White, Mr.. and Mrs
Calderon Carlisle, Mr.. Taft, Mrs. Audcn-
reid, DR.. Johnston and Representative and
Mrs. Cobb.
The morning times., 1897-02-04
STAGELAND GOSSIP

The bargain ma tinees have had a tenn
porary setback at the Columbia and La
fayette, but the demand TOR these features
OF the theatrical week has been so persist
ent and so pronounced that Manager Al
haugh, at least, viii resume next week.
Step up, ladies. Fifty cents; were 81 so.
The morning times., 1897-02-04

When you stepped pn that gentleman's
foot, Tommie, l hope you apoIogized."
"Oh, yes; indeed r did, said ToIn,nie,
"and he gave me 10 cents for being such
a good boy"
Did he? And what did you do thenc''
stepped on the other and apologized,
but 1t didn't work. Philadelphia Times
The morning times., 1897-02-04

Mrs. Hearst gave another Of her series
of dinners last evening at her handsome
residence, No. 1400 New Hampshire ave
nue.. The low-ceiled Dutch dining-room
was tastefully decorated with palms, ferns
and American Beauty roses. Tie damask
cloth had a deep insertion Of exquisite
lace, on which were placed three low
banks of American Beauty roses The
candelabra had shades OF delicate silver
and gold, and the confitures were tied with
broad bands of red ribbons. Covers were
laidforeightcen. The dra wing rooms Were
clustered with maiden-hair ferns and white
roses.
The morning times., 1897-02-04

The Stoddard lectures seem more popu-
lar than ever. SO far the Columbia has
been packed everyievenng, and the verdict
on the new iecthtes'4s that they are en-
tireiy OH the high .piaiie of Mr. stoddard's
previous high standard. This evening "Old
England" will be repeated No lecture will
be given tomorrow night, but Saturday
evening and Monday evening the American
lecture on Yellowstone Park will prove a
highly enjoyable novelty.
The morning times., 1897-02-04

The market is the pulse of the world,
and it is necessary that every business
woman should keep herself in touch with
its fluctuations, as the state of it's financial
health is bound to affect her own :
The rates for today are as follows
The morning times., 1897-02-04

With Thoroughbred next week is Mis- S
Frances stevens, who, for two seasons,
was member of the Summer Stock Com
pany. She plays suffering American girl
on English soil, ard If the playwright has
given her as much opportunity as she has
ability to realize upon it her friends and
admirers will find much to enjoy in her
coming appearance
The morning times., 1897-02-04

FISH-Boilins rock. 25c- to SOC. per
pound black bass, zoe 60 25c- per pound;
pan size, II 1-2c- per pound; new salmon,
Zoe TO 3Oc. per pound; halibut, 20c per
pound; fresh cod, 10c- to 12 &c. per
pound; sheepshead, sc per pound; large
roe shad. 81 20 each; large buck shad,
55c- each; Florida roe, 6Oc. each; FIorids.
buck, Soc each.
The morning times., 1897-02-04
CALLING AT CABINET HOMES
The Usual Wednesday Receptions
Well Attended Yesterday.
Mrs. Hearst Entertained at a Din.
ner and Mrs. Borrows Gave
Charming Luncheon.

Clear Skies and fresh, though not cold
winds, made yesterday an ideal day for
calling. and society turned out Ell masse
to attend tile Cabinet receptions.
The morning times., 1897-02-04

Senator and Mrs. Elkins entertained at
dinner Of twenty-five covers last evening
at their beautiful new home on X street
The Ora wing rooms were most gracefully
decorated with lilies. roses, and ferns,
and the dining-room was beautlfied with
Gala lilies and American Beauties. Tie
aintily-apponted table was decorated en-
tirely with Farlcyenses ferns. The guests
were: The Vice President ana Mrs. Steven
son, Senator and Mrs Faulkner, Senator and
Mrs. Burrows, Judge and Mrs. Cole, Judge
and Mrs. McComas, Judge and Mrs Morris,
Senator and Mrs. ThurstOn. Senator Cock
rell, Mrs. Brctz, and Hon. and Mrs. Day
ton.