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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-01-20
LESLIE NJ. SHAW.
Cider Well AnDIied.

In 1871 there was on Grant street, in
North Chicago, small frame dwelling
house perhaps a little farther removed
from it's neighbors than they were from
each other and set back from the street
about 20 feet. On October Q the man
who owned the place saw that the fire
was headed his way and knew that the
house would soon, like thousands of
others, be wrapped in flames. From it's
comparative seclusion the thought en-
tered his mind that there might be a
fighting chance of saving the place if
only he had supply of water He had
resolved to remove his family as the
neighbors all around him were doing,
and save what they could carry, when
he remembered that in the cellar was a
barrel of cider. He would use that.
Quickly removing the liquid from its
cool storage place he gave dippers and
other vessels to the different members
of the household, and with instructions
to watch for every little blaze, the reso-
lutte band of amateur firemen and fire.
women worked and watched, and while
every house for blocks on every side be-
came the prey of the flames, this little
home was swaziland that by barrel
of cider.-Chicago Evening News.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-01-20
Family Differences.

There is a story of the late Justice
Denman which Sir James Sawyer may
not know. A case was being tried in a
country town which turned on the rec
objections of the oldest inhabitants.
One of the witnesses was a hale and
vigorous yeoman of IS, whose keen in
telligence created so strong sensation
in the court that the judge questioned
him concerning his mode of life. The
witness explained that he was vege-
tartan and total abstainer. The next
witness was also a yeoman, the elder
brother of the first, and fully match
for him in strength, activity and intel
ligence. AS he was about to retire the
judge stopped him, with the ohserva-
ton: 81 presume that you also, Mr..
Greenfield, are indebted for the pre-
seryation of your strength and faculties
to careful observance of the same
sobriety and the same regimen which
have been so well described to us by
your brother?" "Hain't been to bed
sober for so years, my lord" was the re-
ply-Pick- Me-Up.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-01-20

state bore an average assessment OF $1337
This has been gradually decreased until in
1895 1t reached $4.96. Horses in 1874 were as
live stock in Iowa was assessed $4,000. 900
less in 1897 than in 1889. A state levy of 2ls
mills even upon this amount would have
yielded s47,500 per annum. The assessed
valuation of live stock has been reduced 81
per cent. since 1898: other personal property
AZ per cent, and railroad property frac-
ton over one per cent. Assessed valuations
must be maintained or increased levies
must follow. The expense of state admin
istrations do not decrease simply because
property is undervalued by the assessors.
On the contrary, the expense of the state
has grown constantly. and in some items
rapidly. The number of inmates of all our
state institutions has very materially In
creased. and in several has more than
doubled since 1890.
VIII Promote Business Methods.
Much has been said in some. sections of
the state, but none too much, about the APP
plication of business principles to state af-
fairs. All this meets my most hearty APP
prevail. Will any forbid me the presump-
ton that we are ALL without regard to
party, intensely interested in the success
of this administration. / can assure you
that am, and to that end desire the as
sistance of every good citizen. Permit me,
then, to suggest that 1t will not evidence
good business methods on, the part of the
public to either praise or blame every act
of official discretion, for 1t Is safe to as
sumo they will be neither wholly good nor
wholly bad. The prudent housewife only
criticises particular items of maladminis-
tration, taking care to point out the spe-
ciic errors complained of, that they may
be corrected and not repeated, and thus
exercises more influence in the affairs OF
her home than the common scold, who
seeks to discover nothing worthy of her
commentator, and is able to disclose moth
ing subject to censure. Should anything
connected with the affairs of state within
the review of the executive department
come to the knowledge of any citizen, call
culated to cause a suspicion OF evil. or
should any discover wherein, in his opin-
ion, the resources of the state are being
extravagantly expended, it should be his
duty, as it Is my desire, to promptly re-
port the same, with as much particularly
as possible, to the administration, that it
may be investigated and corrected, If with
in my power: and otherwise that the atten-
ton of the legislature may be directed
thereto and a speedy remedy recommend
ed. In the absence of such particularized
complaint, let us all indulge the happy pre-
sumption that the departments of state are
being fairly conserved; that the public
servant is about as honest as the private
individual, that the citizen is neither made
greater nor less, better nor worse, simply
by being called from private privilege to
public duty, and that officials are generally
wont to bring to the service of the state
the same measure of integrity, industry,
care, forethought and economy that he has
manifested in the humber and more con.
genial walks of life.
TESTJE M SHAW
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-01-20
Give the Chiidren n Drink

called Grain-O. 1t is delicious, appetizing
nourishing food drink to take the place Of
coffee: Sold by all grocers and liked by all
who have used it, because when properly
prepared it tastes like the finest coffee but
Is free from all its injurious properties
Grain-O aids digestion and strengthens the
nerves. 1t is not stimulant but health
builder, and children, as well as adults, can
drink it with great benefit Costs about as
much as coffee. 10 and 25c.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-01-20
Hawaii ana Ianan.

Dispatches from Washington state that
there are about to be important develop.
ments in the Japanese imbroglio with the
ever this may be, certain it is that the dis.
turbance of the stomach caused by simple
indigestion will develop into chronic dys.
pepsia unless checkmated at the start. The
finest stomachic is Hostetters Stomach Bit.
tiers, which promptly rectifes gastric trou-
BILE, and does away with irregularity of the
bowels and liver.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-01-20
To Memory Dear.

A Seotchman who had been long
time in the colonies paid visit to his
"native glen" and meeting an old
schoolfellow, the two sat down to chat
about old times and acquaintance. In
the course of the conversation the
stranger happene5 to ask about GER
tain Geordie Mckay.
'He's dead long ago." said his friend,
"and I'll never cease regrettin' him as
long as live"
Dear me! Had you such a respect
for him as that?'
Ma, ma! 1t wasna ony respec' had for
himself; but / married his widow
Youths Companion.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-01-20
just a scheme, of Course.

Tenpenny-Here is an account in the
paper of man who was shipwrecked in
mid.ocean and cast away on desert island
with another mans wife.
Mrs. Tupenny-The wretch! / hope his
wife got divorce from him!-Town Topics.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-01-20

Fits stopped free and permanently cured
No fits after first days use of DIR. Kline
Great Nerve Restorer. Free 81 trial bottle &
treatise. DR.. Kline, 933 Arch St, Phila., Pa.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-01-20

Our idea of being just rich enough is to
be in such circumstances that one can send
kilograms instead of having to write letters
-Atchison Globe.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-01-20
1t Takes a Woman,

The average man doesn't know that he
has distinguished ancestors until he mar
ries and his wife makes the discovery.-At.
Gibson Globe.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-01-20

It's about as hard for a man to keep a
diary as for woman to keep sharp lead
pencil.-Chicago Daily News.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-01-20

The New York e. Cuba Mail Steam
ship company has completed contract
with the Cramp company of Philadel-
phia for FIVE new 5,oO0-ton, 1G-kp OF twin
screw steamers.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-01-20

Every man remembers having been re-
jected as juror in some lawsuit. Washing.
ton Democrat,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-01-20

Burning, itching frost-bite. Use st. ia
cobs Oil-cures promptly. Cools the fever.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-01-20

To Cure a Cold In One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Qunine Tablets. All
druggists refund money if it fails to cure. 25c.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-01-20
Memorial to Iowa Heroes.

Within the past few years a monument,
a beautiful granite shaft, has been erected
by order of the general assembly, at con-
siderable cost, to the memory of those who
so nobly and al the peril of their lives took
a conspicuous part in the tragedy of our
civil war. 1t was constructed from patri-
otto motives and for patriotic purposes and
was expected, at the time of it's erection,
to be dedicated at no distant date. This
ceremony, through some oversight or 9TH
erwise, has been neglected / venture to
suggest that the question is worthy of pub
The age-herald., 1898-07-31
One Year Old.
needs.

With this issue the new Age-Herald is one year old. One year ago today the pres ent management acquired a controlling in- terest in the property and assumed charge. The public at once noted marked improve ment. The paper has grown from day to day. It's circulation is now more than three times what it was one year ago. It has been strictly a newspaper It will con- tinue to be strictly newspaper. It has met the demands of the people by printing the news from all parts of this country and throughout the world. It not only has given them the full Associated Press reports, but it has several hundred cor respondents of its own who have furnished southern paper.
 It is the first mornjrs newspaper ever printed in the City ci Birmingham, which has at all times been thoroughly up to date, and which has proven a financial as well as a news success. Though its ad- vertising rates have been much higher than that of any of it's predecessors, yet the merchants have patronized its columns be- cause they have found it profitable to do so. The Age-Herald's maxim has been to print all the news from all the world all the time, thereby gaining among it's sub scribers all the reading population of Ala bama It will continue its present policy that of building up. It will always give the news and 1t proposes to lead in the development of Birmingham and of Ala bama. In doing this it proposes to make of itself the greatest newspaper in all the south.
The age-herald., 1898-07-31
Thus tar our fortunes keep an upacard course, And aue are grdc'd aUith Dreaths of Uic- tory.
 HENRY TT.
Death of Prince Bismarck.

The death of Prince Bismarck removes from European councils one of it's most forceful figures. Although he lived the German capital, yet he never ceased to be, up to his last illness, a power in in ternational politics. He never ceased to be factor that the emperor and his minis ters would have been glad to conciliate, slight as the chance of success unmis- takeaby was. At heart he never forgave the young emperor for withholding from him his confidence, and thus virtually com polling his resignation of the chancellor ship of the empire. This occurred in 1890.
 He was vigorous critic of events after that time, and he never hestated to express his opinions in relation to any policy or any affair that did not please him. Vigorous physically and mentally, his opinions were at times too forceful and pointed to please the men in power in- cluding the emperor; but so well en- trenched was the great chancellor in the hearts of the German people, no one dared to lay any restraint upon him.
 The triple alliance that he formed to ren- der Germany Secure against French re- venge after4he war of 1S7O-T held good to the end/of his days. That alliance, to- ge'rher with the strengthening of the army France and Russia. All this was his work. All this became necessary after the war with France. His plans for se- curing a long peace in which to consoli- date and develope the interests of the new empire were far-reaching, sound and prac- tical. Germany has grown rich in peace period that has already lasted be- yond quarter of a century, and that bids fair to last many years longer. It was, perhaps the greatest achievement of the rugged astute statesman who lies dead today on his estate at Freidrichsruhe.
 He will be honored by Germany to the end of her history as the creator and pre- server of the empire-as the man who led his people up to consolidation and paeif1- cation and hlgher estimate oi Ierhah character and spirit. In very truth he took one big fragment and several smaller fragments, and welded them into worlds power. The century had a Napoleon at the outset and a Bismarck at its close, and these two men have left deeper im- press upon European politics than any other two men or twenty-two men of their time.
The age-herald., 1898-07-31

to vote for the amendment. Keep in mind the fact that it's adoption depends upon an affirmative vote equal to a clear major ity of all votes cast. It is an constitutional amendment. and clear majority of all votes cast Is necessary Every vote there fore becomes important.
 The duties of citizenship are sometimes neglected they do not always come home to us; but they are as important as duties to family, or church, or to the country in war times. Remember Alabama and Bir- mingham tomorrow. Give the state and the city portion of your time. Take with you to the polls some man who is even more negligent in public matters than his neighbors. Aid in this way the more active workers, and you will have the satisfaction of reading on Tuesday morning that excellent men have been chosen, that an economical and painstak- ing state administration has been hand somely indorsed, and that the city has received the additional power it so much needs,
The age-herald., 1898-07-31
The South's Special Interests.

There is an undefined impression that this country is under obligation to inn mediately turn Cuba over to somebody. There is no such obligation. It was so proposed when a declaration of war was pending, but the proposition was rejected. The Teller amendment calls for the trans fer of Cuba when pacifcation has been perfected. Pacification is long word, and it means a good deal in Cuba. The island may never be wholly pacified, and it is certain it will not be until opportunity is had to put its coast cities in sanitary con- dition An immune Cuba is as good as guaranteed under the terms of the war declaration; for we must hold Cuba until pacification is perfected. In most Spanish American countries such a condition is never reached.
 The south is almost equally interested in another phase of the pending peace nego- tiations that may be called the open door of China. An open China means prosper ity on the farms and in the mills of the south. It means a market for expanding crops and mill productions Without it the south in its great product and industry will be seriously hampered. This section needs access on full even terms to the 4Oo.- 100000 of people who consume cotton goods in China. Russia, Germany and France are seeking to close the door, England, Japan and the United States desire an open door-nothing more; but anything less will not do
 This need is tied up in the disposition of the Philippines; for that group of islands presents the one opportunity this country has or probably will have to secure a good base in Chinese waters. There are difficult ties connected with the government of the Philippines; but there are no difficulties of government in the case comparable with the loss the south would sustain if we brilliant victory.
 The action of the president and his cab inet in this matter is not conclusive The treaty of peace must be ratified by two- Ol lile Seudte, any HlSldhe that the president may make can be corrected or stayed in the senate. There are at least two men there who will stand up for south erli interests in the Orient, and The Age Herald fully believes that no treaty can be ratified in that body that does not se- cure to this country as one of the fruits of the war base fully as good and se- cure and ample as Hong Kong itself
The age-herald., 1898-07-31
SOME INFLUENCES
 OF LATER YEARS
BY ANNIE KENDRICK WALKER.

The cosmopolitan charm that underlies life in Birmingham is not due to it's being a matter of indifference as to who lives next door, or that you are not particularly attached to any special locality. You have left all that to the bohemian. The at- mosphere that has been created is not un- like any other American city whose charm lies in somewhat ignoring very rigorous "form." There has been very little attempt so far to have any special order of the day or any particular avenue where there would be a procession of swell traps and a long line of fashionables, at a certain hour in the afternoon. There is no reason why this feature should not constitute a part of the life here. It would add to the general attractiveness of everything without talk ing away a single element that people who live here are always telling those who do not which has made Birmingham cosmo- politan city.
 There are so many influences that have lent their charm and strength toward mak- ing the city fascinating study from any point of view. but it is the club life that is very popularly regarded as adding the greatest element of interest and conserva- tfsm. The social literary, musical and philanthropic clubs that are such conspicu- ous factors in Birmingham have contribu- ted to the rapidity with which the city has advanced along all progressive lines The clubs are becoming the channels through which the nineteenth century will bcaueath the twentieth broad ideas and potent meth ods for the improvement of conditions that affect the village, the city, the state, the out into limitless future, but at the same time, they are touching the chords of pop ular sentiment by dnt of culture. Even a limited knowledge shows what has been accomplished in later years by the prog1es- sive men and women who are fast making or Birmingham city where all classcs of people may find entertainment in the life Of the city itself. The features that char acterize a growing American city possess the clements that not only interest, but attract the great masses of humanity. The leisure class is so constituted, that it could not be made to feel that it was unimportant in the genei al scheme of existence, and half of the population in an American city is content to look at the other half as it goes past in rubber-tired vehicles and stops a: the swell clubs some place equally as Important Inis rirsT half rnuss rec, a greater part of the time. like you feel in a very great city when the crowds swarm forth from brillantly-ligh theaiers or concert halls, and for some reason or other
The age-herald., 1898-07-31
The Day of Ballots.

After short campaign, chiefly in the contested counties, the speakers and other workers rest from their labors. As a rule the speeches have dealt with sub- jects of home interest. Governor John ston's addresses have been particularly practical. They have been highly educa- tional. He has discussed before the peo- pie the states condition, its revenue and outgo, it's scheme of taxation, and prison and school systems. He has explained the need of economy in public expenditures, illustrating its value in the acts and re- suits of his own admirable adminstra- tion.
 None of his statements, or these of other democratic speakers, have been success fully assailed by alleged friend or open foe; and the campaign closes with a widespread feeling that the people know and appre- ciate good government, and that the en- tire democratic ticket will be warmly SUD- ported at the polls. In the contested coun- ties full votes will be brought out, and one thing or another will be apt to induce a goodly number of people to drop for a time tomorrow private business and war news, and go to the polls At any rate the party and it's ticket come out of the campaign handsomely vindicated, and handsome majority in its favor will certain ly be rolled up tomorrow. The larger it is made the more the candidates will feel their obligations of duty to the people. Faithful men in public office should not go unrewarded. They should receive full votes. Think of this tomorrow
 Think, too, of the Birmingham amend ment Although there is nothing in it of a general or political or objectionable na- ture; although 1t is but measure to en- able q city to pay it's just debts and con- duct its affairs in an orderly and proper manner, yet vicious politics has arrayed against it considerable opposition. See to 1t that you do not tomorrow forget your duty to your own city so far as to forget