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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03

There will be an examination for com
mon school diplomas at Cameron Center
school house Monday and Tuesday,
March 7 and 8. All those OF the town
ship wishing to take the examination
please be present. This will be the last
opportunity given this spring.
r. G.. SPENCER.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03

Jas. Fields and family went out ovel
the North Western yesterday morning
to Emmett county to take charge of the
Henry Bilharz place which he has leased
for five years. Mr.. Bilharz will stock uI
the farm and Mr.. Fields takes charge OF
it on shares.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03
To Music Students.

j will give music Lessons either upon
the piano or organ at my home in Au-
dubon at the rate Of 30 cents per lesson.
/ will also give lessons in harmony.
counter points, musical history or ear
training at rs cents per lesson, deyoting
one hour to each.
Sow FLORENCE A. KELLY.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03

E. E. Hollowell, from tower ''V'' on
the North Western, was sent to Audi
bon Monday to relieve Mr.. Carter who
has been stationed here for the past
month. Mr.. Carter will remain here for
few days awaiting his appointment to
another station.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03
2l5 acres Of good land in Ark. to trade
Tor house and lot. - See J. A. Kerr. t

George M. Christian succeeded F.. P.
Bradley as U. s. Marshal Tuesday. Mr.,
Bradley's future business is not yet an
nounced. Omaha papers state he will
sue the government for few thousand
dollars for fees which he thinks belong
to him.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03

G. W. Hoover is giving away fifty
dollar Riverside Range cook stove with
reservoir and all improvements to his
customers. The stove is on exhibition
at his store. 1t will be awarded the last
day Of the Audubon county fair. See
him about it.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03

Friend & Son established their new
clothing store at Extra this week. p. l..
Hansen will have charge of the business
there He is very competent and gen.
tlemanly clerk. Friend & Son have an
excellent trade at their large store here
and we have no doubt but they will get
their share of business in Extra.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03

G. S. d. Mason, of Viola township,
brought the finest carload of heavy hogs
to town Monday that has come to our
market for long while. There was
thirty-fve in the bunch and they aver
aged Ats pounds apiece.-Dedham
Record
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03
Notice..

We wish to buy from 100 to $50 bushels
more medium red clover, best quality.
Please bring sample. We also want 100
bushels clean timothy seed.
REINEMUND Bros.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03

On Tuesday OF last week Mrs. H. w.
Wilson was surprised by twenty of her
lady friends coming to her home. The
occasion of their coming was to aid in
celebrating her birthday. They brought
lunch with them and most agreeable
time was spent.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03

Ed Frick accompanied by his two sons,
Ed and Branch, arrived from Colorado
Springs yesterday morning. They will
spend the spring on his farm i'll Melville
township, which has been vacated by
the tenant, Mr.. Emery Mrs. Frick is
expected to come in June.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03

DR.. Fred Dean and wife, of Jefferson,
visited over Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
B. S. Phelps. Mrs. Dean and Mrs.
Phelps were former school mates.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03

Y Mrs. X, O. Holmes, of Kearney, Neb.,
is expected here tomorrow evening for a
visit with her friend Mrs. H. U. Funk.
Mrs. Holmes will be we'll remembered
by Audubon people as her husband was
at one time connected with the law firm
of Nash, Phelps & Holmes here, and she
was for several years an instructor in
the Audubon schools.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03

On March Is Geo. E. Kellogg expects
to make trip to Port Arthur, MAX
ing the trip in the interest of real estate
business there. He tells us several ex-
pect to 60 on the proposed trip from
hare
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03

Superintendent R. G. Spencer is now
a full fedged Knight of Pythias since
Tuesday night even if he had to pass
through dangers and trials to attain the
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03

Ed. S. Van Gorder expects to build 6
nice residence this summer if he car
find lots for sale which suits him.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03

Jerry Morrisey started overland yes
terday for Correctionville to take charge
of tank station for the Standard Oil
Co. His brother Albert, has been placed
in charge of this local territory.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03

Usual services of the Christian church
at the court house next Lordsday
Morning theme, Gospel Adorning;
evening theme. is there Hell?' Every
one cordially invited to these services.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03

H. d. Mosier at their old location on
the hill is selling fourteen pounds of
lard for dollar. This lard is home rem
dered tt
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03

Johnson & Nelson have Just replaced
their old five horse power gasoline en-
CINE with a new ten horse power one
They now have abundant power for run.
ming their elevator machinery.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03

The board ofpension examiners which
met yesterday in Audubon examined
the following:
j. X. Smith, of Iowa City, 6 Iowa Inf.
increase.
John M. Brockway, Audubon, 9th
Iowa Cavalry, restoration.
Wesley H. Jay, Ross, 45th Iowa, in
crease.
Thos. Williamson, Extra, Al ILL.,, in
crease.
VIM. F. Gray, Gray, 38th Iowa, increase.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03

John Roth has purchased the Isaiah
Benton property on Market street and
moved into it Monday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03

District court convenes here next
Tuesday, Judge N. w. Macy presiding.
The prospects are that the term will be
short as the docket shows a less than
usual number of new cases
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03

James Bell, of Hamlin township, whose
wife died last week at the Council Bluffs
hospital, left yesterday for Rome, N. Y.
where he goes to get a cancer doctored.
Mr.. Bell has been afflicted vita the can
Ger some time and has previously
obtained relief from the same physician
to whom he is going this time. The
growth is on his forehead. His many
friends here hope he may completely
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03

Mrs. Win Browning returned to her
home in Melville township after breif
visit at the Ayers home at Gray.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03

Marriage licenses granted at the
clerks office during the past week are
to Anton Nelson and Mary Agard, Frank
Myers and Jennie E. May, Peter N. Jor-
gensen and Kristen Hansen, H. P. Bor-
mesop and Sine Christensen.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03

The Riverside stoves are just the thing
to commence housekeeping with. You
can give them to your children when
YOU die. Sold by G.. w. Hoover.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03

John G.. Bonwell, of Viola Center,
heightened our sanctum with his pres
ence Tuesday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03

Benz. Brookfeld, of Lincoln township
was in Audubon Tuesday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03

Fred Low moved his household goods
yesterday to Massena, Cass county,
where he will 90 onto a stock farm.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03

Good legislative letter and late parti-
culars OF the Maine disaster on the in
side pages this week.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03

John McFadden, formerly resident
OF Greeley township, died last week at
his home near Corley, Shelby county.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03

Wall paper, big stock, new and pretty
patterns, low prices, at Roberts.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03

Miss Fronia Lamb, of Atlantic, visited
from Thursday until Monday with Miss
Edith Harris.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03

Judge Green is spending this week at
home the term OF court at Red Oak ter
minating sooner than was expected.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03

Don't buy disc until you have seen
the full polished Weir sold by G. W.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03

G. w. Hoover has been at Des Moines
the past week and returned home Sun
day. He is followed with three car loads
of new goods, hardware and implements
in all the old standard lines.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03

V. A. Wheelock and wife are enjoying
visit from her brother who is a mem
Der of the United States cavalry station
ed at FIT. Riley, Kansas.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03

| A. H. Roberts has new stock of wall
paper just IN. The patterns are the lat
est and most attractive, and the prices
| lou
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03

Manuel Petersen went to Omaha yes
terday for visit with relatives.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03

Mr.. aud Mrs. j. A. Nash went to Chi.
cago Saturday. Mr.. Nash returned
Tuesday. and Mrs. Nash this morning.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03

We pay the highest market price fol
hides and tallow. H. d. MosIER & Co.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03

G. o. Fritz, cashier Of the State Bank
at Germania, this state, was In Audu-
bon on business one day last week.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03

Il. j. Fullerton moved to Bagley,
Guthrie county, this week where he has
rented farm for the coming year.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03

Frank Kibbler, Of Melville, will move
on part of ID. d. Simpsons farm in Viola
township soon. He has contracted to
work for Mr.. Sampson this season.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03

r. M. Carpenter returned home from
business trip to northern Iowa Satur
day.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03
THE MARKETS.

CHICAGO GRAIN MARKETS.
Furnished by J. r. Whitney, broker,
Audubon, Iowa,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03

Richard Blake, one of the REPUBLI-
CAMS old subscribers from near Nelson,
was among those in town Tuesday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03

See in another column the program
for the Sunday School Institutes to be
held at Lone Star and Hamlin Presby-
terian churches. A rich treat is in store
for Sunday school workers.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03

j. E. Griffith came down from Carroll
Tuesday evening on business and to
greet old friends.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03

County Supervisor s. F. Garmire was
in town Friday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03

Miss Laura Forbes, OF Nebraska, came
in today on the Rock Island to visit hel
sister, Mrs. B. S. Phelps.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03

Seth Hartzell. of Greeley township
was on our streets Monday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03

Money 1T 7 per cent
straight. Making papers,
Abstracts and Recording
free. No delay.
NASH & PHELPS.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03

Mrs. G.. A. Krell returned to her home
at Creston yesterday after visit with
her son, Rev. S. Krell.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03

I, VIM. Maxon, of Greeley township, was
here on business yesterday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03

A little girl of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Christensen died Saturday morning of
diphtheria and other complications. She
had been sick some time. She was
about seven years old.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03

John Oliver, Of east Melville, was 9
caller Friday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03
School Notes

The following is the program FOR Fri
day, March 4, of the Longfellow literary
sociaty.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03

Ed Haines moved yesterday into the
old Keene property.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03

Don't kick when your seeder clogs up
but buy the Superior OF G. w. Hoover
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03

John Schott severed his connection
with D. E. Scars harness shop last
week and Friday departed for Harting-
ton, Nebraska, where he has secured a
position.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03

w. P. Sutton removed with his fami-
ly and household goods to Griswold
Monday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03

Go to Burnsides' for best grades of
hard and soft coal.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03

Roberts has large new stock of wall
paper, new and latest designs, low prices.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03

C.&N..W. AT AUDUBON.
No. 81, arrive 9; ~ am. No. so, depart 80 am.
No. SO, arrive 4:40p. IN. No. "a, depart $40 pm.
Sunday Passenger arrives at 2:40 p. m. and
departs at $40 p. m,
j. A. HUMIsToN, Agent.
GIRLS p. AT AUDUBON.
No 34l arrive AS a. IN. No. 342 leaves 2 :01 p M
No. 343 arrive AS D. IN. No. 344 leaves :25 p. m.
Sunday Passenger arrives at $50 a. m. and
departs at 9:55 a. M
The evening train connects with the east
bound flyer at Atlantic.
w w. SMITH. Agent.
C. NJ. & ST. p. AT MANNING.
GOIG EAST. GOING WEST.
No. Pass. 200 p. m No. Limited 8 "a a. M
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03

Chas. Wilde moved from the country
into one Of the Matthias houses in the
northeast part of town, the first of the
week.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03

Mr.. and Mrs. G. M. Phelps, who live
east of town, had little girl born to
them Tuesday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03

r. H. Davidson, the old and honored
citizen for whom Davidson's grove is
named, of Fiscus, was among our Friday
callers,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03

j. E. Clark, ID. d. S., Dental Office
ovor TalbOtt's Restaurant.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03

Go and see the Wild Irishman at G..
w. Hoover's.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03

George Langworthy, nephew of Mr.
and Mrs. Langworthy, of Massena, was
visiting here Sunday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03

Supervisor N. P. Hoegh was in the
city Tuesday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03

j. A. Campbell, of Lincoln township
was in town on business today.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03

John Mcfarland, business man OF
Dedham, was here Monday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03

Miss Laura Dennis went to Omaha
yesterday to visit her aunt, Mrs. j. j,
Barnes.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03
AUDUBON. IOWA. THURSDAY MARCH !. 1898.
TIME TABLES.

Entered at the Audubon Post Once rs mail martei
ofthe second class.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03

Bakers Perfect Barb Wire 721a lbs
will run 80 rods. Sold by G. w. Hoover.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03

Mrs. j. Burdick is in Chicago this
week buying millinery goods.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03

Mrs. A. w. Lytle, of Des Moines, came
in last evening for visit with the FAM
| lily of w. J. Kennedy.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03

= F. M. Leet expects to build an elegant
residence on his lots north of the Bill
harz residence during the coming sum-
mer. 1t will be modern house and a
nnnd one
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Will Mcclure, of Ham
lin, are the parents of girl baby born
Tuesday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03

George Gray, of Gray, was at Braytor
on business yesterday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03

Lou Lee was passenger for Omaha
last night.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03

County Recorder Esbeck was at At
, lantic on bushes Friday and Saturday
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03

w. F. Donaldson was at Hampton on
business last week.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03

Attorney j. H. Mosier went to Allan
tic on business today.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03

You will find the Hayworth, the Brown
and the Weir corn planters at G. w.
Hooyer's.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03

Mrs Lou Langworthy, of Sioux City
arrived Friday for visit at the DIR
Brooks home. She departed for Sioux
City yesterday morning.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03

r. H. Garrett moved to Greeley town
ship last Tuesday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03

The Sherwin-Wi Williams Co.'S. mixed
paints at Roberts. Also paints, oils and
yarnishes,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03

The Peacock and Anchor styles at g
w. Hoover's.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03

The Dexter Normalite contained a
good article last week from the pen OF
d. p Repass.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03

R. v. Lesson was passenger for At
lantic yesterday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03

Bert Frazier came in from Missouri
Valley Tuesday to go to Gray to take
charge of George Grays PAGER, Alex
GRAY.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03

Mrs. VIM. Doak and children started
over the North Western yesterday morn
ing to join her husband in Kansas.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03

Mrs. Eta Spangler was up from At
lantic Friday and Saturday to visit with
her sister, Mrs. Huntsberger.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03

Mrs. M. E. Wilson, of Charlton, re
turned home Saturday, having been here
to attend the funeral Of her nephew
Ellis Harper.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03

, VIM. Jingst, Of Viola Center, was a
caller Monday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03

Prof. Repass and Miss Thompson ar,
both proving popular instructors. The
school never had better faculty.-Tht
Dexter Normalite.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03

DIR. r. L. Harris has been drawn on
the U. s. grand jury which convenes at
Council Bluffs March II.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-03

c. A. Collins. general travelling freight
agent for the G. r. /. & P. Ry., was in
town Monday.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-12-10
Death of a Noted Man.

On Sunday November u DR.. Vim
cent Boagni one of the most noted
characters Of Southwest Louisiana,
died at his home in Opelousas, aged
76 years He was a native of Sardi-
MIA. He graduated in medicine at
New Orleans, and then located at
Opelousas. where as the Courier says:
Ills ability as a physician, was soon
recognized, and in a short time his
practice became large and lucrative.
In course of time he married Susan
Littell, a member of one OF the most
distinguished families in St. Landry.
His wife falling heir to a considerable
Inheritance, with aecumulations of his
own-fruit of his industry and talents
he gradually adopted the life of a
financler. Possessing wonderful ca
pacity for business and an unerring
judgment of men, at a glance, bis
success was phenomenal, and he was
considered the wealthiest mar in this
portion of the State. DR.. Boagni was
a strict business man. Faithful in
the performance of his obligations, he
insisted on a strict performance of
their obligations on the part OF others.
He shared the fate common to all who
lend money. Those, who in the hour
of need, had sought his assistance,
when payday came and they were
unable to comply with the terms of
their agreement, not only found fault
with him because he demanded a full
illment of their contract, but were
quick in aspersing his character"
His fortune is estimated to be $780,
900.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-12-10
OF What Benefit are Railroads.

We were much amused the other
day Of one sold m~osshack," who, in
decrying the evil times upon winch
we had fallen, took occasion to blame
the railroads for a large part OF the
long train of ills with which the coun-
try was afflicted. There was one ar
gument, however which stumped the
old fellow completely, and that was
the certain and steady rise in land
values which follow and flow from the
building of a railroad. We took the
lands along the Iberia & Vermilion rail-
road as an instance of this truth and
asked him how to explain how 1t was
that cane land zeal this railroad be-
tween Petite Anse and Vermilion were
worth from $25 to $50 an acre while
equally as fertile lands on the west
side of the bayou or distant from the
iron artery Of transportation, went
begging at S. and SO an acre.
Many Of these people to-day are reap
inc the rich benefits of being on a
railroad, without having contributed
a cent toward securing its building.
The public spirited citizens of Able
vile, who some ten years ago began
the agitation Of the question, spent then
money in an effort to obtain a rail,
road and voted a tax in its aid, helped
themselves very little, but they die
!, much for the growth of their toWr
and much more for the mossbacks
who had the first fall into their laps.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-12-10
Religion in Porto Rico.

Father Sherman, the chaplain OF
the Fourth Missouri, contributes an
article to the Messenger of the Sacred
Heart, in which he says: "Porto
Rico is d Catholic country without
reIi9ion'-that is to say, there is lit
tie practical Catholicity here and no
other pretended religion whatsoever,
True, there is an Episcopal Church
in Ponce, but the congregation does
mot exceed a corporal's guard, though
a bishop in quaintest ecclesiastical at
tire and most venerable missionary
beard officiates. There are fairly
good churches in the principal towns,
the clergy are excellent gentlemen,
but they do not seem to have any
firm hold of the native people, nor
have they any lively sympathy with
Porto Ricans or Porto Rico. They
are part of the Spanish establishment,
welded to the idea of the union OF
church and State. The Spaniards
here are Catholics. Some Porto
Rican women are Catholics. The
men are legally Catholic, which means
they are baptized, married and buried
as Catholics. / believe that Spanish
American priests from Colorado and
Southern California could be of great
assistance here, and new missions are
%imperativeIy demanded.