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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1897-11-25
Sewing
nachines

We have taken the agency
for the NEW HOME Sewing
Machines and we are now
able to sell one Of the best
machines made at much lower
prices than you have been
able to buy them before.
No need of paying travel
ing agents big profits orsend-
ing away when yon can get
an old reliable make at such
low prices as we offer. Every
machine we sell is warranted.
No. IS. A good serviceable and dura-
BILE machine, finished in oak. -Four
drawers and center drawer, with set
of attachments. Only $3.50
No. rs. Bent woodwork. Elegant oak
finish. -Four drawers and a center
drawer. With set Of attachments.
$2l.OO
No. S. This machine is sold by agents
for $4,000. An elegant machine in
every respect. Our price 500. 30
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1897-11-25
The Big
Store!

Study our advertisements.
They point out a pleasant
road to economical purchas-
ing. You can depend upon
their sincerity they are gen
uine and every statement as
to quality and price can be
relied upon. AS in our store,
so in our advertisements, ev-
cry assertion must be such as
can be substantiated by the
goods themselves. The goods
must be in our store as evil
dence.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1897-11-25
We Buy
Poultry !!

We are still buying pouls
try and will always pay the
highest market price in cash
or trade. We pay as much in
cash as any firm and will al
low one-half cent more per lib.
in trade. We pay all cash, all
trade, or part cash and part
trade, thereby giving you the
benefit of the trade price.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1897-11-25
6Oc
O5c
| DC
455c

We are showing the largest
line of Mems, Women's and
Children's Overshoes in Au.
dubon. All styles. ALI prices.
Our better goods are made by
the Boston Rubber Company
and we know there are no
better goods made. Our
prices are the lowest.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1897-11-25
NASH, PHELPS & MOslER,

ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW-A kinds of legal bust
ness carefully attended to, both in the state
and federal courts, real estate, commercial and
drawn and estates carefully managed on reas.
enable terms: We havea complete set of alb
stract books for all lands in Audubon county.
Call and seeu us any business you may have
Office over Commercial Bank, South Side Park
Audubon, Iowa,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1897-11-25
We offer....


A line of Dress Flannels, 44inch-
es wide. All colors. A good
value, per yard -----t
A large line of black Novelty
Dress Goods in the newest Of
patterns. We are showing
some excellent values at 35c,
4Oc, soc and
A line of Comfort Calicos, fast
colors, new patterns, per yard I
We sell the best Cotton Bats on
the market. A good bat for
&c. An elegant one for
A good heavy lO-4 gray double
fieeced Blanket for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-28
Beaten at Mountain Climbing on Our Own
Hill.

Prince Luigi of Savoy and his little
lists of reputation, have succeeded in
doing what no American has yet done,
climb to the top Of Mt st. Elias that
rears its range like barrier to shut
British Columbia from the sea coast.
Late reports tell how Prince Luigi
reached the top July 31st and found
the altitude to be is, 120 feet above sea
level. The estimated height OF this
volcanic peak according to the old ga
zetteers MAS 17.0o0 feet, but doubtless
all who have essayed to reach its sum
NIT VIII agree that Luigls measure
mpnts are nowise exaggerated.
Thu Prince is an experienced noun
tain climber, having several notewor-
thy feats in the Alps to his credit. He
was careful to avoid newspaper pub
Lefty ON his way overland to the scene
of his endeavor ana would not permit
any newspaper man to accompany his
party He will now be able to tell his
story in his own way with none 10 say
him nay.
1t was supposed that an American
party was engaged in making the as
cent but the report from luigi states
that the only information his party has
of that attempt is the report they
heard that it had to turn back owing
to sickness among some of the mem
bcrs.
This mountain was discovered in 17i1
Four times since then unsuccessful at
tempts have been made to scale it, Lieu
tenant Schwatlla made the attempt bat
reached an altitude of only 1900 feet.
Edward Topham, an Englishman, tried
it in 1883 and surmountsd II, 400 feet
when sickness drove him back Prof.
l. c. Russell made the third and fourth
attempts The storms of winter drove
him back on his first attempt and again
in 1891 when he had attained 14,500 feet
change in the weather forced him to
retrace his footsteps
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-28
Chief Justice Peters Reappointed.

The announcement that Governor
Powers has rcuominatcd Hon. John A.
Peters to succeed himself for another
term as chief justice. will without
doubt be very gratifying not only TO
his associates on the bench and mem
bers of the legal profession but to the
public generally that long since recoG-
nized his eminent fitness for the posi-
ton. His has been a long and distE-
guished career. Thirty-five years ago
he became a member of the State Sen
ate, serving in the Senatein 1862 and '65.
The following year he was in the House
but resigned 10 accept the office of at
performed with signal ability for three
years. He served in the forty-first an ]
forty-second congresses. represe ntins
the fourth district. In 1873, May 10Th
Governor Perham appointed him on
OF the associate justices of this State
and seven years later Governor Davis
reappointcd him. September 10Th, 1882
Chief Justice Appleton's term expire
and the following day Governor Robit
appointed Justice Peters to that posi-
tion, which he has since most success
fully filed being reapponted by Gov
ernor Burleigh in 1890. The duties G
judicial office have evidently been con
genial to Judge Peters and he ha
adorned the bench by his remarka hi
sagacity, profound learning, judici 4
temper and other rare qualities o
mind, not to mention those of hear.
which have had not little to do wit,
his popularity
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-28
Personalities.

A monument now marks the place
where General Stark was born in Derby.
n, II.
President Kruger has presented rare
specimen of native gold to the royal Sc
o osical museum at Berlin.
Mr.. Crispi Of Ita!y has had his OWE
monument erected In a Naples cemetery,
It's only inscription Is "Crispi.'
William Emory Quimby, lnte United
States minister at The Hague, VINO re-
Gently returned to this country Will re-
sumo the practice of law at Detroit
Burke Perkins. a years old. whose chill
dren number twcnty-f0ur, and whose
grandchildren are amounted the other
day welded Mrs Elizabeth Goings. IS
years old, in the town of GreenVille, O.
The only woman who hes written OPP
era librettos in four languages is said 10
be the queen of Roumania, in literature
Carmen sylvia. She has produced horot-
los in French. in German, in swedish and
in Roumanian.
Governor Leeiy. the new executive Of
Kansas. recently had a unique expert
ence. Two years ago, when the governor
was senator. he bcfriended a small news
boy He recently received and ,-cccpted
am invitation from the same boy 10 sup
per.
Mrs. Felix b. Brunot of Pittsbarg, has
informed the board of foreign missions Of
| the Episcopal church that she viii bulld
and endow a hospital for lepers In any
| part of China the board may select the
hospital to be under the direction Of the
| mission board.
| Assistant Secretary of State Day is q
| base ball crank When Judge Day was a
| student at the University of Michigan ne
| played in the varsity nine, and he has
| never lost interest in the sport. lie sell
| dom misses Il game in Washington and Il
| usually accompanied by one or more of
his four sons.
| The Brunette theater of Bologna, Italy,
| will henceforth bear the name of +. Duse.
| Nine. Eleonora Duse has expressed her
! self, it is said, as deeply grdtihed at the
| compliment Nine Duse is now i'm Switz-
has ordered her to take A complete rest
| tor two months. After that period she
| will begin Il series of representations in
various Italian cities.
| Mr.. Gladstone recently acknowledged
| the receipt of a life of General Grant in
these words: Il thank you for the wei
come gift of your most interesting Life
| of General Grant. America is a happy
| country if she can produce even Il few
| men worthy To be named approaching
to the excellence of Washington" The
reference is to d comparison drawn by the
author between Grant and Washington.
The oldest retired officer in the United
States is Captain Francis Martin of the
revenue marine service. He lives in De-
troit, but every summer ne visits Staten
| island, where he generally spends a
month or two. He was born in the city
Of New York in June, 1900 He carries his
| ninety-seven years comfortably. and
loves to talk of Old times and of his trav-
els. He saw the funeral of Napoleon l.
at St. Helena. where his vessel. the Vigil
liant put in for water
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-28

show what Uncle Sans cavalry Is
trained to do, With possibly few ex-
tras that nome but this particular
crack" organization composed Of
picked men and horses would attempt.
If Uncle Sam would find 1t easy to re-
ciylit his forces he must see to 1t that
the life and duties of his troops have
attractions for the young men best
suited to fill the ranks with credit all
around. This may not be the purpose
of detailing this troop TO such duties as
it is now performing in Maine but the
result accomplished is to a considerable
degree lust that Furthermore the evo-
buttons performed by this troop are far
from being ali of purely ornamental
character. Those who sawthe exhibition
az Toeus saw only some of the more
spectacular features of the troops rep
ertoire They are not alone rough riders
for applause but are able to and do
show that they and their horses are as
expert in the training that would prove
servicea BILE in warfare, as in the arts
which please the fancy of those wno
hope never to witness war.
While this tour of duty is devoid Of
the n.onotony Of life passed at post ii
must Zoe more arduous ana certainly Is
not at the expense of the troops efiici-
eHcy ana it is doubtful if it is at much
greater expense to the government Be-
sides such a compaign as Troop f Is
now making in Maine is by no means
unmportamt in the way OF disseminate
ing valuable knowledge and of show
ing the public more generally thar
could otherwise be done what they
would witness We're it possible for them
to visit the military post and there oo-
serve the daily exercises the troop is OBJ
liged to so through.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-28

Senator Chanller wants members Of
the conference committee to explain
how it was the fen per cent extra duty
clause of the tariff bill happened to be
changed in the committee and for HIM
self says: Having had experience
with conference reports Which should
have warned me to read every word of
this report, | have no excuse to offer
for not doing so. | hope TO be forgiven
forgive myself
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-28

| tion resolutions We're passed prohibit
I ing all unnecessary work on the camp
ground on Sunday; such as the erec-
ton OF tents.the comingon the grounds
\ with the necessary Luggage to settle
for campmeeting week, cutting wood,
| hauling hay. etc. The hauling of water
on Sunday was also prohibited and the
association was advised to provide a
I rumber of tanks necessary TO hold
I sufficient quantity of water to supply
the needs of those on the grounds, and
tllat the water be hauled before twelve
o'clock on Saturday night.
The West Poland Praying Band held
a quarterly session at Dry Mills, Sat-
urday and Sunday. August u and q
There We're is members of the bani
present. During the meeting there
We're II prayersand 70 exhortations and
seven manifested desire TO lead a be-
ter life. Al the close of the meeting
six Joined the band. The following Is
the yearly report of their meetings.
Number of meetings held, 147: number
OF prayers, 600; number of exhortations-
2iT4; rose for prayers. 10; number Of
those that Joined at Dry Mills, So the
bard was organized August l, BA
Two died during the past year.
The sixth annual session of the Han
cock conference of Unitarian churches
was held in the Union church at Suili-
van Tuesday. There was large all
tendance and the exercises were EN-
nently successful. The opening address
was given by Rev, H. H. Sandersen'
and there was an address by Mr.. r. a.
Noyes. piesidena of the conference
Among those who gave addresses IN the
forenoon We're Rev. Charles F. Dole Of
jamaica Plain. Mass; Rev 5. c. Beach
os Bangor; Rev. Charles T. Billings ana
Rev. Charles G.. Ames. The afternoon
session was conducted by Rev. A. Berg
lurd, followed by five minute reports
from the churches. This was follower
~ addresses ON 'Our Unitarian Work.
Rev. j. Lewis Marsh spoke on uniid-
ran emphasis; Rev Waiter Il. Hunt on
Winter Work for Summer Churches'
Rev. Albert Walkley. Work for the
Christian deals" and Rev. Thomas
Van Ness on Work for the Kingdom VI
God" The closing exercises were con-
Quoted by Rev Samuel A. Eliot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-28

Bucksport regrets that Fort Knox
has been included in recent orders adj
hitting no visitors within our fortitica-
tons ard thinks that these old and
comparatively useless forts which are
SarrisoEed by one or two soldiers ought
to be exempted from provisions appl-
cable to forts which are undergoing
changes ard the introduction of mod
ern defenees about which Uncle Sam
doesn't care to have foreign agents in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-28

Bangor Commercial: The cities Of
Lewiston ami Auburn, which confront
each other on the banks of the Andres
coggln, and sometimes make up faces,
are prosperous towns that all Maine
men hold in respect. The city of Al
guata, on the bluffs of the KennebvS,
is our pride; for it is the capital of the
STATE The city Of Bangor is confessed
~ one Of the most beautiful in New
England. These cities have properly
enough, intense local pride Some
times, like a country belle on her first
visit o town, they wonder why all men
DO not look at them and swear at Port
land, to which all men do look, in soft
superlatives mat pouting women use.
As the eXpletiyes relieve them ana
amuse Portland people. there is no rea-
son for anybody to mplain.-Port
land Advertiser. The editor of the Adj
VertisCr is an artful dodger; he is the
doctor VINO doses With sUgar-coated
I.ls; ne is the maker Of the flower
covered pit-fall. We of this town would
like to deny This paragraph. would re-
ply in heated sentences ard with vigor
And were ii not SO soft Il lie we would
The bouquet is so mighty enchanting
that even the thornS in it's middle dc
net prick us deeply. We swear the edi-
tor of the Advertiser has dipped hi.
pen in charms and the essence of III.
gclutties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-28

The American party has been
launched by Colonel Sellers We pre-
sumo this is the Colonel Sellers that
differed from MicaWb Der, who waited
for things TO turn up, in turning them
up before they were mature or in al
tempting to turn things which were
nailed down
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-28

Pennsylvania alientaX law has been
declared unconstitutional by judge of
the United States court Uncle Sam
will look after the revenue, if any,to be
had from aliens
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-28

If the Maine farmer is to share in the
agricultural prosperity this fall he
must have a pretty steady supply Of
sunshine from now until the harvest is
gathered
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-28

A special correspondent. still loyal to
Spain tells in the New York sun how
prisoners are done TO death in Cuba.
It's a tale ITO freeze the blood or raise
il to the boiling pitch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-28

Pointing with pride" is more than
a mere phrase in Republican conven-
tions this year. For that matter 1t al
ways was, but there's more of en-
hasis to 1T at times and this is one Of
those times
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-28

The man VINO captured the Maryland
Republican convention from Yelling
ton, his name is Mudd. The other fell
lows appears to be Dennis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-28
Newsy GIeanings.

More than 100000 people patronized the
free public bath houses of Boston last
month.
\ New Jersey policeman who was
struck by lightning the other day claims
that it cured a chronic case of rheuma-
tism.
At an auction sale in London $1,000 was
paid for Stradivarius. This is believed
to be the highest price one of these in
strumerts has ever brought at public
sale.
A young Greek widow has opened a
tronage OF the queen She is said to be
the first Greek gentlewoman who has at
tempted to earn her own living.
German capitalists are said to be TAX
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-28

The opportunity now afforded to pro-
fitably utilize the WORKOUT rocky hill
side as a sheep pasture should not BE
lost ON the Maine farmer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-28

No notice whatever will be taken Of I'M
signed communications.
THE JOURNAL CANNOT BE HELD
RESPONSIBLE for the preservation or
return of rejected communications.
Address all communications relating to
subscriptions and advertisements to
BURLEIGH & FLYNT, Publishers, Au
gusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-28

The longer the Canadian lumberman
considers the proposition to impose an
export duty on logs, proposed as a
threat against any increase by us of
the duty on Canadian lumber, the more
he incines to the opinion that it would
be sort of cutting off of nose TO spite
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-28
Not Mere Paueantry.

If anyone has concluded from the re-
ports published that Troop f is some
sort of a Wild West aggregation. a
useless pageant,he has formed an opin
ion that is decidedly erroneous. So far
as the exhibitions go those of the troor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-28

Five little Portland boys went 20 sea
carrying them cut of the harbor and
night was shutting down when they
were rescued. That sort of amusement
is now tabooed by the heads of Port
land families
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-28

Mrs. Helen Winslow Potter. the Bosn
soprano while visiting her home in DsA.
ter. a few days ago. was arrested on ., -
action for debt. and has filed peti.ao,a
in Insolvency in the court in Bangor. MI W.
Potter's Indebtedness Is not large, redcn
ing but a short distance into the ihvs
sands and is about evenly divideu -
tween Maine and Boston creditors, =
discharge in the insolvency court he N.Y.
will by no means cancel the Massaen ~.
seots claims the most of which are ~ ~, ,,s
hands of a Maine attorney for coilectio"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-28

In buying medicines as in other may
tiers. 1t is economy to get HOODS %,
saparilla because there is more medici-
nal value in Hoods Sarsapariiia no =.
in any other. Every bottle OF HOW :, I
Sarsaparilla contains 100 doses ana WI
average. taken according to direcIio"s'
to last month, while others last pu'
fortnight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-28

A Lewiston lady VINO arose early one
morning recently did some lively
screaming when she found a hobo
asleep in the woodshed-Lewisto
Journal. And he never split the wood
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-28
Maine GOssap.
We've Little to Lose This Year.

Where do the happy Summers so
When all the roses fade and fall
And the Whippoor will thrills low
Through lenSthening ewes his plaintiv
caI?"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-28

Nebraska Republicans promise %
put the state back in the Union. Before
1900 Bryan Will be referring to Nebras-
ka as ..the enemy's Country"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-28

So Cincinnati is to have the next 9
A. r. encampment Well things have
been going Ohio's way for some time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-28

Now electric railroad deals have put
Androscoggin ana Somerset counties
on the qui vive. soon il will be posi-
bic to go for the cows by trolley
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-28

Europe is looking to this country as
a source of horse supply, but not N the
form of canned meat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-28

If familiarity breeds contempt dining
and dancing must seem to those squad
ron officers a good deal like work
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-28

What's the name of that G. A. r. or
derby who sought notoriety by stopping
the Presidents carriage?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-28

There We're the prelfminarles of =
tragedy enacted in the academic
shades in Pittsfeld where the Maine
CeEl.ral Institute threw its shadow
athwart the moonbeams the other night
Two figures, one maiden fair ard the
other one who had uttered vows at Hy-
mems shrine, We're seen to linger There.
The twain were leaving the SHADOW OF
the building at a time when speeding
along the main ihorougnfare was seen
bicycle supporting the figure or q
woman, apparently somewhat excited.
The twain and the bicyclist met, the
wheel was abandoned by its rider, who
alighted and with emphatic speech ana
flushing eyes seized hold Of the maiden
Angry words We're uttered and the en-
ragged bicyclist used force that sent the
object of her attentions to earth. The
battle was sharp and decisive, the Oh
cyclist winning in the first round
Those acquainted with the facts regald
che incident as the first act of the
drama and now await What they eX-
pect to follow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-28

Wrenns has been Wrcnndered to him
again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-28

Instantly soothing, stimulatine' p"
killing and strengthening are tIic IN
Plasters when applied to podiis o.
ments. Your medicine dealers na'-
them
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-28

Now the bears have been compelled
to acknowledge the corn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-28

Now the school marin is trying to
brush up the ideas she captured at the
summer school and at the same time
replenish her wardrobe for the coming
campaign
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-28

"A man by the name Of Warren, re-
joicing in ohe sobiiquet of colonel anu
in tae enjoyment of "A pension, found
mis- way through the medium of the cup
that lnebriatss to the restraint OF Al
burn jail. But the birds were singing
out of doors and the early summer days
seemed terribly long 10 him. so that -
his pension money which was not spens
for liquor he proceeded to- blow in on
q lawyer. The latter Thought he found
a technical error in the 'colonels' co5n-
mitment papers and the case was M
ally carried to the supreme court wlic
the colonel got out on bends. 1h1
principal claim was that the man had
been sentenced directly to jail instea
Of to the house Of correction in the
manner and form provided by Lax.
Now the supreme court refuses TO suS-
ain the claim and Warren, who mean
hdle has been enjoying the excitement
Of getting drunk and Jailed several
tines, rc'.urn5 to complete the service
of his sentence. There will be 10 gem
cgal jail delivery on account Of such
tcchnicalitIes.