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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-08-11
English Hostility to Popular Education.

An American visitor to England
who spends some little time in the
country, says j. N. Larned in The
Atlantic, can hardly fail to become
conscious of three serious facts: (1)
That there is strong class feeling
against much education for those
who are looked on as underlings and
servants, a feeling more prevalent
and more pronounced than the
shamefaced sentiment of like mean
ness that is whispered in some snob-
bish American circles. (2) That
the school rate seems to be the
most begrudged of English taxes,
the most sharply criticised, the
most grumbled at, and this to de-
gree for which there seems nothing
comparable in America. (3) That
the opposition to secular schools.
fostered by the church and ostensi-
bly, actuated by a desire for reli-
gious instruction in the schools, is
largely supported in reality by the
two sentiments indicated above.
~ y Looking, therefore, to the in
creasingly democratic conditions
that are inevitable in England, the
reluctance and factiousness of dis
position that appear among it's citi-
zens touching the vital matter of
popular education are ominous of
evil to the nation, and gravely lessen
its chance of holding, under the
reign of democracy, che high place
to which it rose under an aristo-
cratic regime.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-08-11

: A we'll known American newspa-
per proprietor had dispute with
one of the croupiers at the roulette
table at Monte Carlo recently, and,
being a choleric gentleman and one
who cannot bear contradiction, lost
his temper and his head, attacked the
said croupier and knocked him down.
He was Immediately seized by Off
Gals, rather roughly handled, hus-
tied about and expelled from the
rooms; furthermore, his card of adj
mission was withdrawn, and he was
informed that he would not be gain
allowed to enter the Casino. He re-
tired to his hotel and indited short
note to the management, which was
the very opposite of an apology, in
forming them that unless his card
was returned, with an apology.
within II hours he would, to use his
own expression, dynamite their
Casino" Such is the respect which
the Casino authorities have for the
press that the proprietor's card, to-
gether with an ample apology, was
returned before 10 o'clock the fol-
lowing morning. New York Post.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-08-11
Ruckleu,s Aru1ca sa1ue.

The BEST SALvE in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores, letter, Chapped
Hands, Chilblains, Corns and all Skin
Eruptions, and positively cures Piles
or no pay required. 1t is guaranteed
to give perfect satisfaction or money
refunded. Price Csc per box. For
sale by G. w. Houston, Extra; or G
l.. Bison, at Brayton.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-08-11
The Old, Old Story.

You are the only woman ever
loved" said Adam.
''And you, murmured Eve, "are
the first man that ever kissed me"
Then satan smiled and said unto
himself, "That is equal to burned
cork repartee, and posterity shall
perpetuate it. And it was even So
Sick headache, billiousness, consti-
patton and all liver and stomach
troubles can be quickly cured by using
those famous little pills known as De
Wits Little Early Risers. They are
pleasant to take and never grippe. G..
w. Houston.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-08-11
Domestic Amenities.

.He-They say one should learn
from the mistakes he has made and
the foolish things he has done.
Shelf you followed the advice,
dear, you'd be one of the brightest
men on earth. detroit Free Press.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-08-11
ANY PERSON

Wishing to know the truth in regard to their
health should not fail to send for valuable
and new 64-page Booklet which will be sent
FREE for a short time to those who mention
this paper This book is published blythe cell
ebrated physician and specials t-Dr. Hatha-
way & Co., Corner Fourth and Nebraska
Streets, Sioux City, Iowa
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-08-11
One on George.

Brown-J ones-W What did Washing.
ton do with that little Ratchet of
his2
Jones' Browns far as can see
he must have sold it to about M
museums.-New York World.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-08-11
WHY?

"Emhureel buici clsobt un Ucm
Cjush bus $40, bur mlcicIs fshOrC
rmcl VIC ut unn UNI ub GUMS eOlirt
unfrsuwl lcifsemsilcss."
THERE YOU HAVE 1T,
CLEAR AS MUD.,..
The original of the above, written with a
pen, when deciphered was seen to be only
an order for a typewriter. 1t reads: En-
closed find draft on New York for $2O for
which send me at once one of your latest
improved typewriters."
lie is purchasing machine none too
soon You say. HOW BOUT YOUR
SELF? You may not write so poorly as
he does, and your letters may not be. iileg-
ible, but typewriter communicated
has business-like appearance which
pen written one has not.
THAT'S Why
YOU should use typewriter. That it
does the same work as the so-called Stan
dard' machines, costs but 5000, and is
giving satisfaction to 5000 users is Why
YOU SHOULD USE THE "ODELL:o
Send for a catalogue and sample of it's
work.
ODELL TYPEWRITER co.
55s-364 Dearborn st. CHICAGO, ILL.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-08-11

Thousands of persons have been
cured ofpiles by using DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve. 1t heals promptly and
cures eczema and all skin diseases. 1t
gives immediate relief. Houston.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-20

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
CRAWFORDSWILLE, Ind, March 49,
The prize for the best Wabash College song
has been awarded to G.. A. Ferguson, 49, of
Indianapolis. The Glee Club has included it
in its repertoire, and expects to make hit
with it on the trip The club is filling en-
gagements each Friday evening now, and
will make a ten days tour, beginning
March %.
The commencement speakers, selected
from the senior class on the basis of schol-
arship and oratoricaI ability, have been am
nounced as follows: F. w. Chrisney, Chris
ney, Ind; F. L. Cory, Charlottesville, Ind;
0. M. Duncan, Flatrock, ILL.,; F. H. Given,
Paxton, ILL.,; Fl. H. Mcclure, Tecumseh,
Mich; j. M. Mitchell, Charleston, Ill.
Professor Thomas, assisted by Professor
Bodine, is preparing volume of views of
college buildings and grounds and sketches
of department work. 1t will also contain
pictures of classes, fraternities. glee and
mandolin clubs and other college organiza-
tons, and will prove of especial interest to
alumni well as to undergraduates.
The prospects for a successful baseball
team are Frightening. Since a suitable
cage has been secured several candidates
for positions have taken advantage of the
practice. Among this years men are sew
eral who will prove valuable additions to
the team.
'The seniors nave secured their caps and
gowns, but have not yet made their APP
pearance in them.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-20

CHICAGO, March 19.-Trap shooters of
the Western States left this afternoon for
Long Branch. N. j., to compete in the
grand American handicap which will be
decided at Elkwood Park Tuesday, Wednes-
day and Thursday of next week. Forty-six
devotees of the sport will comprise the
Western contingent Nine States are repre-
sented in the party-Illinois, Iowa, Indiana,
Arkansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska,
South Dakota and Wisconsin Many noted
shooters are in the party. Among them
Mayor Thomas Harris of Keithsburg, ILL.,,
winner of the grand American last year;
Fred Gilbert, of Spirit Lake, Ia, holder of
the Dupont and Kansas City Star trophies;
Charles w. Budd, of Des Noines; Charles
M. Grimm, of Clear Lake, Ia- and Mr.. and
Mrs. w. H. Shattuck. of Minneapolis, MINI.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-20
ON THE LOWER MISSISSIPPI.
River Plantations on Which Life
Seems sunny and Peaceful.
Leslie's Weekly.

LeSlie's Weekly.
Many of these river. plantations are ba-
roniaI in the style of their dwelling houses
These belong to the ante-bellum days. wide
halls, lofty ceilings, broad piazZas, sup
ported on stately columns, reminding one
Of the piilared porticoes of Italy; a noble
sweep of steps down into the fair domain
of their garden, rose-bowered and orange
hung, for the trees are laden with the gold
en- globes, dropping low among their
branches The wide carriage road runs from
plantation to plantation, for these are a
hospitable people, fond of entertaining ana
of all social intercourse, and there is but
mile or two between the houses. Now every
one is busy in this busiest of all seasons
sugar-boing. The mills never cease grind
ing nor do the furnace fires die out night
nor day, but force succeeds force and the
work keeps merrily on until at last all IS
done; the fields are clear, the grinding at an
end, the sugar made and stored, the syrup
barreled the fires dead, the machinery at
rest Then all is cleaned up and the gay
cites begin. For black and white there IS
feasting and song and dance-yislting, din
ner parties, suppers and entertainments The
work of the year is over, the narve sis, Is
ment and rest reign supreme until planting
time comes around once more.
curled With ripples, fiecked with shadows
of the fieecy, floating clouds above it.,
swirled into foam by the great paddles of
ward It lies low now within its banks,
but when the heavy rains come or the ice
in the far North breaks up swelling and
OVercndrSlnS all tributaries, empIylnB
their fullness into her bosom, then she be-
comes terrible power for injury and de-
struetion.
We pass a floating store-one that ties up
at every. plantation, sells from its stores.
repairs watches and guns as the legend
runs which it bears upon its sides and
then, when trade slackens it raises steam
in it's little boiler and moves on to some
more desirable location. A floating theater
goes by-two large barges, on which Is built
a museum wonderfully stocked and a
Temple of Thespis, these being moved about
from village to village by a tug boat char
tered for the purpose. Once inside of the
theater you forget that it is built on a
barge. 1t has it's stage and very good seen
cry. its orchestra. proscenium boxes, par
quette, dress circle and gallery for the ne-
groes. You pass through a covered way
and enter the museum. not knowing that
you are now on another barge. After ex-
aiming It's curiosities you return to see a
musical entertainment, interspersed with
acting, charades. a ballet or a farce It
makes money. 1t is a godsend to the small
villages and to the people, who come for
miles from the interior To see its exhibit
tions. which are often all they know of dra-
matte art.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-20
ARRESTED FOR LIBEL.
American Citizen Deprived of His
Liberty in Mexico.

LAREDO, Tex, March 19.-News has
reached here that an American citizen j. B.
Dickinson, manager of the Monterey Globe,
has been placed in Jail for libel by order of
the government at the City of Mexico.
Dickinson sent by telegraph special con-
corning the character Of one Sparks, now in
the City of Mexico, which was published in
the Mexican Herald. United States Con-
sui General Donnelly, at Nuevo Laredo. has
the case in hand, and it is understood that
the Washington authorities have notified
the consul general TO personally investigate
the matter. The consul general claims the
right of having Dickinson tried before the
courts in Monterey. while the officials We're
instructed to take HIM to the City of Mex
leo for trial There is considerable excite
ment among all classes, both in Monterey
and Laredo, where Dickinson has many
friends. Mr.. Dickinson says he has no fear
as to the outcome Of the trial. The inconi-
Ing consul general ]. X. Pollard, sustaIns
Mr.. Donnelly
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-20

NEWPORT, r. l., March 19.-Great activ-
ity is displayed at the torpedo station here,
due 10 an order from the Navy Department
to get in readiness for shipment shells for
the dynamite cruiser Vesuvius, and to I'LL
at once the war heads of all torpedoes on
the island and others that would be
shipped to the station daily until the out
fits for all cruisers and battle ships would
be completed.
In addition to the torpedo outfits the men
at the torpedo station are working on a
death-dealing engine in the shape of
buoyant mine, whose discharge is equal TO
four service torpedoes. of sufficient power
to blow out Of the water the largest battle
ship. AS soon as the rush torpedoes are
completed the whole force at the station
will be put upon the buoyant mines The
entrances to Narragansett bay, both east
and west, have been plotted for mines.
There has just arrived at Fort Adams for
this purpose three thousand pounds of
smokeless powder. ten thousand pounds of
ordinary powder and three thousand
pounds of prismatic powder. Rolls of con-
Meeting cable have also arrived, and work
will be begun tomorrow at. the entrance
Of Narragansett bay. The big guns are ex-
pected daily at the fort, and Will be mount
ed at once.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-20

special to the indianapolis Journal.
MORRISTOWN, Ind, March 19.--For the
past three weeks Rev. E. p. Jewett, pastor
of the Methodist Church here, has been
conducting a protracted meeting, in which
he has been assisted by Evangelist James
l.. Brown of Laurel. The meetings have
been the most successful ever held in the
town. On last Tuesday night twelve of the
leading professional and business men joined
the church, including teachers, doctors, at
torneys and bankers. So far nearly fifty
accessions have been secured. During the
winter the M. p. Church here has had thir-
ty-slx accesSions and the Christian four.
Revs Jewett and Brown are both old Shell
by county citizens, Rev. Jewett having been
prominent business man of Shelbyville be-
fore he entered the ministry and Rev
Brown a teacher and politician. He was
elected sheriff in 1880, but was defeated two
years later by Sid Conger, who was the
first Republican sheriff the county ever had.
Rev. Jewett has been here for three years,
and his pastorate has been very successful
He will be asked to return next year.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-20
The NAVAL Appropriation Bin.

WASHINGTON. March 19.--The naval APP
preparation bill was practically completed
to-day by the subcommittee ana will be re-
ported to the full committee Monday. The
various items in the bill have been covered
from time to time in these dispatches. The
1nost important action taken to-day was the
totsl elimination of the features of the bill
for the reorganization of the personnel OF
the navy which it was proposed to incor-
poTate In the appropriation Dill. This step
was decided on after the conference Assist
ant Secretary Roosevelt had with the full
committee yesterday and with the definite
understanding that the personr~l bin would
De considered and pressed in some shape
Immediately after the naval bill was out OF
the way. The committee, however, placed
in the bin authorization for ten additional
assistant engineers and fifteen pay officers
who were asked for by the department The
bin will appropriate 100000 to be expended
during the next fiscal year on each of the
i've dry docks authorized by the bill. Half
"a million is appropriated for each of the
three hattie ships.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-20
News Of an Aged Pioneer.

Special to the indianapolis Journal
MORRISTOWN, Ind, March 19-On Mon
day next Bruce Johnson, of this place, will
be eighty-three years old. He was born at
Kingwood. Preston county, Virginia, in 1915
His grandfather entered a thousand acres
of land in this vicinity, and, while he never
moved from Virginia, yet six of his chill
dren settled around this place. Mr.. John
sons father, John Johnson, moved with the
rest of the family in 1929 Bruce johnson
has lived in this county ever since that date
with the exception of two years. from 1889
to 1884, which he spent in Iowa. He was
married in 1885, During Grants admins
and for time was city treasurer of Shelby
VILE His father, John Johnson, was a JUS
tice of the peace in this township from 1880
to 1883. Mr.. Johnson has his fathers old
docket
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-20
FRESH FROM DAWSON.
Saginaw Man Talks About the INlOn-
dixie Gold Fields.

SEATTLE, Wash, March 19.-W. c. Wal
lace, of Saginaw, Mich, arrived here to-
day from Dawson City, which place he left
Feb. Is. Concerning matters at Dawson,
Mr.. Wallace says that stampedes to the
several creeks are of frequent occurrence.
The prospecting work done this winter is
all turning out well. There is no reason"
said he, why the country west of the
yukon should not prove to be as rich as
that on the east side. The west is prac-
tically an unexplored district. Discoveries
have been made on Swedish creek that
promise well. There have been several
quartz lodges located, and the indications
are that the upper Yukon will be the field
of operations in quartz work. There need
be no anxiety about the food situation. The
companies that are operating boats will
furnish ample supplies; besides, nearly
every one who goes in over the passes cal
culates on carrying a years supplies with
him.
Mr.. Wallace is credited with having
brought out $4,000 in drafts with him.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-20
Big Contract for Projectiies.

PITTSBURG, March &c. Y. Wheeler,
president of the Wheeler Sterling projectile
works of McKeesport, Pa, arrived in Pitts
burg to-day from Washington with signed
contracts from the United States govern
ment for over $E00OO0O worth of projectiles
of all qualities of the armor-piercing kind
from four inches up to thirteen inches the
largest made for use in the United States
army and navy The contract calls for $751;
800 worth of projeetiles for the navy, $780,
coo for the army and 900 for both de-
partmsnts. 1t viii require at least Al year.
working continually on the contract day
and night Sundays Included. to complete
the contract. Mr.. Wheeler said that he be-
Iieved war with Spain was inevitable.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-20

Several Important Amendments Pro-
a..

Several Important Amendments Pro-
posed to the Measure.
WASHINGTON, March 19.-The military
affairs committe of the House held spe-
cal meeting to-day to consider the bill for
the reorganization of the army. The bill,
in so far as it reorganizes the army into
what is known as the liberalization for
nation. met with the unanimous approval
OF the members of the committee. Some
criticism was made on the phraseology of
that part of the bill authorizing the "Pres-
idtnt In time Of war to expand the skeleton
battaIions and recruit the regiments and
companies up TO the full strength provided
for in the bill" Several members desired
the language of the bill to forbid unequiv-
ocally the strengthening of the army, ex-
cept in time of actual recognized and de-
clared war. and this suggestion was unan-
mously concurred in, and the change in the
phraseology was ordered.
The whole text of the bill was not gone
over at to-day's meeting. but at the session
son Monday it viii be completed and re-
pOrted to the House for action. The Sec
ton authorizing the President, in his dis
erection, 10 establish a third battalion for
each infantry regiment, as originally
drawn, reads: In time or war the Fresi-
dent" ETC.; as amended 1t reads: Upon a
declaration of war, made by Congress or
declaration by. Congress that war exists
the President" etc. motion was also
made to strike out Section 5 of the bil
which provides that the President may In
time of war facilitate recruitment to their
wapSstreTlgth, etc, and authorize each regi-
~ment of the army to draw its recruits from
such State or States as may be designated
by him. IL was argued that this lodged IN
the President the power TO discriminate
against certain States. No conclusion was
reached on this amendment and 1t was still
nending when the committee adjourned.
An additional section was proposed to the
bill as follows: THAT no troops shall be
Term than one year Tor until peace is de-
clared. If sooner reachedl without. the APP
ufoval OF Congress- This amendment is
SO r1ar1dinpt
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-20
Indiana Obituary.

JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind, March 10. -
Mrs. Elizabeth Grismore, pioneer resident
of this city, died this morning of a compli-
cation of diseases. She was eighty years
old and had resided here all her life. Three
children survive her.
GREENCASTLE. Ind, March 19.-The
sudden death of Mrs o. w Lewis occurred
this morning at O'Clock. Deceased was
seventy-six years old and the wife of Wal
Ter Lewis, one of the oldest and best known
farmers in Putnam county.
ROCHESTER,, Ind, March 19.-Mr. Rob
ert Aitken, aged eighty-three. died here
early this morning. The deceased has been
the past fifty years and had an extensive
acquaintance throughout Northern Indiana.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-20
Conference WIN Investigate.

MARION, Ind, March 19.-The Rev. G.
U. Wade, of Wabash, came here yesterday
in accordance with the instructions of Pre-
siding Elder Llewellyn, to investigate and
report what, if any, basis there is for the
rumors which affect the character and repu-
tation of the Rev. J. M. Driver, of the
First M. E. Church Mr.. Wade saw MEM
bers of the board of trustees and congrega-
ton, but from the best information attain
able it is understood that he will report that
there is not sufficient time for proper in
vestigation of the charges before the meet
ing of the Northern Indiana Conference at
Hartford City next week. This will be the
report that will be made to the conference,
and that body is expected to appoint
committee to Investigate the charges.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-20

Milwaukee WISCONSIN.

NIIWduhtt " IsCOIIsII.
A Werner, a well-known silversmith of
this city, has discovered a method by which
signs. pictures and drawings can be made
by the combined use of photography and
electricity, and the invention may cause a
revolution in the art of engraving He has
been experimenting for ten years, and has
Just discovered the method.
The process is interesting. In the first
place a drawing must be made of the sign
or plate This drawing is photographed
and the photograph transferred to a metal
plate which may be of zinc, brass, copper
bronx silver or any other metal. This
metal plate Is then hung on a copper wire
into a so-called bath and an electric cur
rent turned on. In a few seconds a copy Of
the lead-pencil drawing is etched into the
metal deep enough TO be visible for a hum
dred years. Then the plate is conveyed to
another bath and again connected with the
electric current. Az this moment the In
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-20
The Colonel. at west BADEN.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WEST BADEN. Ind, March 1s.-The
Louisville Baseball Club, under the man
agement of Fred Clark, the star left fielder
of the National League, arrived at West
Baden this morning. Captain Manager
Clark expects to remain here about ten
days and the team will take their prelim-
mary spring training. The players We're:
Clark Dolan, Hoy, Ritchey. Wagner. Butler,
Deitel, Smith, Nance, Cunningham, DIliard,
Stafford, Bowling, Magee, Clingman, Ehret
and Frazier Colonel Harry. c: Pulliam,
president of the Colonies, and the promi-
nent newspaper men of Louisville accom-
panied the team. The St. Louis browns
have been in training here since tuesday
last. and Manager Tim Hurst is very con-
fident of their success this season.. The
team is in condition. They leave for st.
Louis Wednesday,