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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-05-05
Cat Conversation.

The commonest sound of pleasur-
able emotion, the ordinary pur, has
no purpose to serve. 1t is an out,
come of pure satisfaction, and is
thus slightly distinguished from a
chirrup-the nearest approach a cat
makes to response in utterance when
it is affectionately addressed. The
response by backward movement of
the ears is more frequent. The
chuckle of pleasurable excitement is
used when the cat is quite unaware
of the presence of people or other
cats as much as when it is playing
with a person or an animal compan-
ion. Again, a cat news to itself
when it is bored OF hungry. But if
it is making a direct appeal for food
does so, unless it is painfully hun
cry, with very small voice or a
mouth silently opened. Except per-
haps for the chirrup OF response, the
call appears to be the only real ap-
proaoh to language, and here it
seems possible that the cat does real
ly listen for response, and call
again. -Spectator.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-05-05
Vl0LA ITfl1S.

ii. E. Jewell returned from his
northern trip last week.
Quite a goodly number Of our far
mers are busy planting corn.
The gentle showers of the past few
days has caused vegetation to spring
up luxuriantly.
We believe that a doctor with a
small line of drugs could find a pay
ing location in Viola.
Our genial townsman, Chas. Booton.
will soon hang out a sign Tabled the
"Viola Hotel" He is prepared to
entertain the travelling public.
That dance at the new store build
ing last Wednesday was we'll attend
ed and the crowd did not disperse till
the night was far spent. Messrs.
Booton & Jones furnished the music.
Mr.. Muller, the builder of the new
skimming station, arrived from Chi
cago on Saturday and began breaking
ground for the construction of the
new plant. G. E. Prather dug the
well and found a good supply OF water
and the building will be completed
as soon as possible.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-05-05
Left Handed Chicago,

There is great prevalence of left
handedness in Chicago. This is par
ticularly noticeable in the way the
citizens of that metropolis enter a
building. If man approaches a
building where the entrance consists
Of two swinging doors, he will in
variably reach out with his left
hand, pull open the left hand door
and make wild dash to get inside,
running the risk of collision with
anybody who remembers that to go
to the right is the first law of navi-
cation on land. New York World.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-05-05
Melville Township.

Mrs. Win Browning has been quite
i'll of late.
ST. Emery, ST., hauls milk to the
creamery at Ross.
Ed. Weatherby has been having
the measles this week.
F. G. Farquhar lost a good two
year-old colt last Saturday.
Miss Lilly Bruner, of Extra, has
been visiting at John Majors.
Frank Leet has began painting the
houses on his farm in Section 81.
r. e. Thomas has improved his
residence by new coat Of paint.
Miss Flora Farquhar began teach
ing school at No. 3, Leroy, Monday.
John Graham has been staying at
Audubon assisting his brother, J. NJ,
in his law Office.
Mrs. Agnes Andrews entertained
the Ladies' Foreign Missionary Soci-
ETY. on Thursday. The meeting was
held week earlier on account of the
Missionary Convention which is to
be held in Audubon next week.
Rev. Samuel Krell surprised his
audiences on the Audubon Circuit
last Sunday when he told them that
he had enlisted and had been accepted
by the Governor in the Iowa Militia
to go to the front in the war tor the
freedom of Cuba. He is at Des Moines
drilling with the rest of the patriotic
boys of Iowa. 1t is expected that j..
a. Kerr, of Audubon, will hold SER
vices at Melville Center next Sunday
at 3 O'Clock p. m.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-05-05

Lawyers have d1Herenu way Oh
reckoning the value Of their serv-
ices from almost any other class of
professional men or tradesmen. Fees
which reach the $50, 900 mark have
fallen to the lot of Pittsburg law
yers, and, according to gentleman
who claims to know, one once re-
ceived a fee of 500, 600.
This same person related several
interesting incidents in connection
with the receipt of large fees by
Pittsburg attorneys. On one occa-
sion prominent iron manufacturer
of the city engaged an attorney to
go to New York and argue a case
in which $3.50, 900 was involved. The
attorney spent one evening looking
up the case, went to New York the
next day, and on the next after that
argued the case and won the suit.
Returning to Pittsburg, he sent the
iron manufacturer bill for S12, 900.
The latter gentleman became very
indignant at what he considered an
outrageous charge and made very
strong representations to the attor-
ney on the subject. The attorney
said:
CAL right, Mr.. -, that is my
bill. If you won't pay it, let it 60.
will not sue you either. I never
have to sue my clients.
The iron manufacturer thought
over the matter for few days and
then sent a check for the amount
Pittsburg Dispatch.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-05-05

A housekeeper should inspect her
refrigerator every alternate day at
least, require that it be wiped out
daily with cloth wet in soda and
water and thoroughly secured with
securing soap twice a week.
Be not deceived! A Cough, Hoarse-
ness or Croupe are not to be trihed with A
dose in time of Shiloh's Cure will save you
much trouble. Sold by G. W Houston,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-05-05

Vaccination laws are not enforced
in England. At Norwich, with a
population of over 100, 900, the vac
cination officers fees this year
amounted to about $40 He receives
so cents for each case. The cost to
the city has been 81 per child for
three years past.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-05-05

The farmer, the mechanic and the
bicycle rider are liable to unexpected
cuts and bruises. DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve is the best thing to keep
on hand. 1t heals quickly and is a
well known cure for piles. Houston.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-05-05

A little scene in Dedham one day
last week illustrates the popular feel
ing better than words. A gentle
man from the country, after having
absorbed sufficient corn Juice for talk
ing purposes, became profuse in his
expressions Of sympathy for the
much abused Spaniards and was
promptly knocked down by plucky
English farmer of Viola township.
The Englishman was voted card of
thanks by the citizens, and the Span
ish sympathizer was requested to
leave town, which he did without
delay.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-05-05

| was dreadfully nervous, and for
relief took Karls Glover Root Tea. 1t
quieted my nerves and strengthened my
whole Nervous System. was troubled with
Constipation, Kidney and Bowel trouble.
Your tea soon cleansed my system 80
thoroughly that rapidly regained health d
strength. Mrs. s. A. Sweet, Hartford, Conn
Sold by c. w. Houston.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-05-05
R0SS.nEWS

JOURNAL CLUB RATES.
The Journal and either the Inter
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The Journal and Kansas City Jour
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The Journal and Homestead, Poultry
Farmer and Institute Monthly for 13s
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-05-05

Mr.. ]. +. Luse, Ross, Iowa.
Dear Strive are receiving the Jour
nal and desire to compliment you on the
use you are making of our plates. The
are among the very best that have been
sent us in which our plates have been
used, and we believe that if you will per
severe in this style of ad you will find it
to be great help in building up your
business. Yours Respectfully,
SELL, SCHWAB & Co.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-05-05

The skim station at Viola Center,
auxiliary to the Ross creamery, is
now an assured fact, and a we'll has
already been dug for same. This will
be about 81. 600 plant. John Bon
we'll, Philip Bickelhaupt and Geo.
Higley are the building committee.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-07-26
oAsToREA.
Rsars the n The Kind You Eiava Always Bought
'''; !; '5 d6.z5zz 3 T. -
Mst;muIus."

As stimulus to improve the driving horse
n this county 1.-THE BIoomery Pike Drivin g
Association" have determined to give three
trials of speed some time during the month
of Aug. (day named later. The trials are
arranged as follows:
1. For all horses five years old and up
wards.
.. For all horses known never to have
beaten minutes in private trial
3. For all four year olds.
As this Is for the improvement of jefferson
county horses all entries must be horses
owned in Jefferson county. All contests
must be in harness, mile heats three best in
five, trot or pace.
The association will give premium purse
on each race of twenty dollars divided by
the three best horses in each trial as follows:
LIST horse, 4OHs; 2, 2O95; 3, 1870 Entrance
fee 100 of premium the winner or list horse
paying So extra. In all contests five must
enter and three start
These trials will be made on the best track
IN the two Yirgtnias. A regulation ] mile
with perfect soil.
Entries to the above trials close Aug. 20,
1898.
The Driving Association will charge adj
mission to the grounds the sum of 10 cents.
The proceeds to be applied to improvements.
Address all inquire to Geo Light.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-07-26
Rouss Battle Abbey.
Rtcamond People Delighted That It is to be 10
Gated in That city.
[speelal 70 the Baltimore Sum

RICHMOND, VA, July 21.-The people
of Richmond who love the lost cause ;"
and the sacred memories connected there
with are naturally much elated at the de-
cision reached at Atlanta last night to To-
cate the Confederate Memorial Institute,
or Rouss Battle Abbey, as it is better
known, in this city. The good women of
the Confederate Memorial Literary So
ciety, who labored so earnestly and sue
cessfully to establish a Confederate mu-
scum here, are especially delighted, as the
Rouss plan really means an enlargement
of the scope of the work already so well
accomplished here. The museum is To-
Gated in the White House of the Confed-
eracy, where President Davis and family
lived during the war, and where Miss
Winnie was born, and this will doubtless
serve as the nuclues for the greater col,
lection of war mementoes and manu-,
scripts. Each of the Southern States have
a room, there is fine collection of relics
already on hand and the building is FIRE
proof. The grounds are sufficiently large
to admit of necessary additions. 1t is
presumed that the same ladies' organiza-
ton will have charge of the work hence
forth to be followed out.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-07-26
WAR NEWS.

A dispatch from Santiago, Cuba, says
that General Garcia has resigned his COM
mand in the Cuban army.
General Miles and his ten transports
actually got started Thursday afternoon
from Guantanamo for Porto Rico. He
was escorted by a strong convoy of war
ships, including the Dixie, to be joined at
Porto Rico by three big monitors, ordered
from Key West to take part in lombard
ing San Juan.
Admiral Dewey cabled Thursday that
the second military expedition, whichleft
San Francisco for Manila on June IS. had
arrived last week. There were 3, 500
troops in command of Brig.-Gen. F..V,
Greene, making a total of more than {, 900
American soldiers now cooperating with
Dewey.
Admiral Sampson sent a dispatch to
Washington that the gunboats Annapolis
and Wasp had entered the harbor of NiPe,
on the north side of Cuba, across from
Santiago, and had destroyed the Spanish
gunboat Jorge Juan. The harbor will be
used as a base of supplies, and may also
be convenient for any operations against
the Spanish troops at Holguin.
DIR. Won Holleben, the German ambas-
sador to the United States. called on
President Mckinley Friday and assured
him of the friendly attitude of the Berlin
government.
Lieut.. Hobson, the hero of the Merri-
mac, arrived in Washington Friday and
delivered important dispatches from Ad-
miral Sampson to the Navy Department.
General Miles, with the advance guard
of the Porto Rico expedition, is believed
by War Department officials to have ar
rived at his landing place in Porto Rico
Sunday night.
Troops have been moving from Chica-
manga to Newport News for embarkation
to Porto Rico, and the entire first corps,
including the First West Virginia, will
leave this week.
Seven thousand Spanish soldiers at
Guantanamo surrendered yesterday.
Four more japanese warships have
been sent to the Philippines. 1t is stated
that their officers have been ordered to
cooperate with the American and British
admirals in the event of international
complications,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-07-26
Dedication servtces.

The new Grace NJ. E. Church, South,
Middletown, Va, viii be dedicated Sum
day, July S1st. 1898. by Bishop ]. @.
Cranberry. All day service. Consecra-
ton service at a. m. The Bishop will
preach at 10 80 a. m. and p. M. Adj
dresses by ex.pastors and others at 5 p. M.
The Winchester District Conference
will hold its annual session in this new
and commodious church, beginning Aug.
LIST, and continuing until Thursday, Aug.
4th, at noon. Important business will
be transacted and interesting topics vital
to christianity and the church will fill its
sessions from to IL a. IN. and 8 to 5 p.
m. Preaching daily at IL a. m. and s
p. m.
The Winchester District Epworth
League Conference will convene Thurs
day, Aug. 4th, at p m. with an inter
esting programme, lasting through Fri
day, Aug. 9Th. Specially interesting ser
vices Friday night.
Services will be conducted during the
following week or ten days. Able min
listers of the Baltimore Conference will
preach daily at 10 a M and p. IN.
The public is cordially invited to all oil
these services. Ample accommodations
for all coming either by train or private
conveyance. Trains arrive from the
north at $50 and 9.54 a. M, II OF and
2 58 p. M; from the south at S.87 a. m.
and 5. 40 m.
REV. j. R. ANDREW,
JAS. w. LARR1cK,
S. F. RHODES,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-07-26
District Delegate Convention.

Alta meeting of the Democratic Executive
Commute, of the 9TH Delegate District, COM
posed of the Counties of jefferson, Berkeley
and Morgan, it was ordered that convention
be called to meet at Martinsburg, on Monday,
August sth, 1898. at 10 O'clock a. M. for the
purpose of nominating two delegates to rep
resent the above district in the next Legisla-
ture of West Virginia.
The basis of representation was fixed at one
delegate for each one hundred votes or ma.
jorits fraction thereof, based upon the vote
cast for the last Democratic candidate for
Governor. r. w. MORROW,
J.w. B. EVANS, Chairman.
Secretary
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-07-26

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case of Catarrh that can not be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. j. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo, O..
We the undersigned, have known F. j..
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transac-
lions and financially able to carry out any obs
LEGATIONS made by their firm.
West & TruaX Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o
walding, Kinnan ~ Marvin, Wholesale Drug
gistR, Toledo, Ohio,
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, aGt=
ing directly upon the blood and mucous SUR
faces of the system. Price, 75c. per bottle
Sold by all Druggists. Testimonials FREQ.
Hnli's FnmllY Pills nre the best.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-07-26
TUESDAY MoRNINe. JulY %. Is0s.
Cali for Democratic Congressional
Convention.

At a meeting of the Democratic Congress
sional Committee for the Second District of
West Virginia. held at Piedmont June 4th,
1888, it was ordered that the next Congress
sional Convention be held at Elkins, We'd
nesday, August 10th. next, and that each
county be entitled to one delegate for every
one hundred votes and fraction over fifty
cast for the last Democratic candidate for
Congress by the respective counties. The
chairmen of the Democratic committees OF
the respective counties are requested to take
suitable action to secure proper representa-
ton for their counties in said convention.
W.B. CoRNWELL, Chairman.
H. q. BUxrox, sec'y pro tenn.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-07-26
Charles Town, w. Va,
AUGUST q, 1893.
COMMENCING AT , p. NJ. SHARP.
Races held under the L. a. w,
Rules and [. A. w. Sanction.

There will be Five Races, run on quicl;
time, making The occasion much more inter
cstiug than any heretofore. Prizes ranging
from 81 90 to $500. personally selected by
twenty-four racing men. Valuable prizes give
guarantee of good riders and fast time
Prizes on exhibition at the jewelry store of C.
W. Brown, subject to inspection.
Handicap entries close July IS, at 10 p. m.
Apply at once 10 the undersigned for entry
blanks.
One of the races to be run on the Australian
pIan-somethiug especially exciting and inter
esting.
The view from the railroad will be ohstruct-
ed by cotton cloth, and the only way to see
the races and keep from being laughed at is to
pay the small admission fee of 1Octs and enter
the gate. The expenses are heavy and this is
only done us means of self-protection.
j. VI PHILLIPS,
Race Promoter.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-07-26
BIacksmithing.

The undersigned has taken the old and we'll
known Thos- w Davis Blacksmith shop. ard
VIII he reatter conduct the Smith Business in
a 1I Its branches ut this old established stand
work executed promptly and at reosnr,a,' ~
rates. Has had long experience in the INST
ness, and will guarantee satisfaction.
July BY. ABRAHAM ARMSTRONG
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-07-26
e xecutor's NOTICE..

The undersigned having ouaIified ne ev.c-
ptor OF Robert Twyman, deed, notice is here
oy gwen TO all persons Indebted to the estate
OF the deceased that Immediate payment of
me sa me must be made. Those having claims
d slinst SAID estate will please present the
same, properly authenticated, for settlement
JOHN q. BURNS.
Jy194t. Ex'r of Robt. Twyman, deed.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-07-26
champlon shot Of the World.

Miss Annie Oakley writes ',MYself and
many of the Buffalo Bill Wild West Co. have
given Aliens Foot-Ease, the powder to shake
into the shoes, a most thorough trial, and it
does all if not more than you claim" 1t in
stantly takes the sting out of Corns and Bun
ions. Aliens Foot-Ease is a certain cure for
hot, aching, nervous or sweating feet Sold
by all Druggists and Shoe Stores, 25c. Sam
pie sent FREE. Address Allen S. Olmsted,
lie Roy, n. Y Jy264t.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-07-26

The News reiterates its statement of
few weeks ago that we would like to see
Hon. F. w. Brown the Democratic nom
inee for Congress from this district. His
nomination would solidify the Demo
cratic vote, and when we are together we
can carry the district.
LRerke1ev Springs News.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-07-26
PLAN OF PRIMARY E1,EcTIoN.

The action of the Democratic Exeeu-
tive Committee in calling precinct meet
ings on July Both relative to selecting
delegates to the Congressional Conven-
ton is rescinded, and the following
adopted:
Plan of County Primary shall be I'M
der and subject to the provisions of
chs pier 81 of the Acts of Legislature of
1901 Tile Democratic Executive Com
luittee of Jefferson county, at meeting
held on July %. 1898, makes call for
Primary Election on SATURDAY, july
80, 1893, and adopts the following plan
for the conduct of said Primary Elec-
ton:
First The Primary Election system
is hereby adopted for relecIing candi-
dates for Hor So of Delegates, County
Com missioner. County Superintendent
FREQ Schools. Presidents Boards of Ed
ucation and Members Boards of IIduca-
ton; also to select delegates to the Con-
gressional, District Delegate and Sena-
torial conventions.
Second. The Primary Election shall
be held at each voting precinct in the
county, exceTt at Charles Town where
the three present voting precincts shall
| be consolidated into one and the cleo
ton held in the courthouse; Shepherds-
town, where the two precincts shall 9
| consolidated into one and the election
held in the old market house. and in
| Harperis Ferry and Bolivar, which pre-
cincts shall be consolidated into one
| and the election held in the house at the
corner of Was hiDgton and Union Sts.,
and voters shall be required to vote in
the precinct of which they are residents.
except as to above consolidated pre-
cincts, and to be under the manage
ment of two commissioners Democratic
commissioners appointed by the County
| Court, the commissioners to appoint one
clerk. In tho event said conn
missioners fall to act, the members of
the Executive Committee from each
precinct shall appoint competent com
| missiouers to hold said election. The
| commissioners and clerk shall be sworn
to correctly and faithfully conduct said
said election and to protect it against all
| fraud and unfalrneSS.
| Third. At the close of the polls the
commissioners shall count ballots, and
record the vote IN writ ng, which each
candidate receives for the office for
" hich he is candid ate, and the result
shall be certified by the com missioners
as follows:
$50. hereby certify that ............
received. l.. votes for .,.............. at
the Primary Election this day held at
! ............... precinct, in. ..............
District.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-07-26

The stockholders of the Wincherter and
Potomac Railroad met at Winchester, Va,
Tuesday afternoon and decided to sell their
road which runs from Winchester to Har-
per's Ferry. No dividends have been de
clared for over year. The Baltimore and
Ohio, who now lease the road, will be given
the first opportunity to bid on it.
The following is the committee appointed
by themeeting torrent or sell the road: Judge
VIM. a. Fisher, of Baltimore; VIM. F. Prick,
of Baltimore; Charles Nitz of Baltimore;
Col. John T. Gibson, of Charles Town; s. Fl.
Hansbaugh, of Winchester; Judge VIM. NJ.
Atkinson, of Winchester, and Vim. II. Bak-
er, of Winchester.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-07-26
reelection by reclamation

Mr.. Augustine ]. Smith, the confden-
tial friend of Mr.. Charles Broadway
Rouss of New York, registered at the
Carter House on Saturday and stopped
over here until yesterday. Mr.. Smith
was on his return from Atlanta, where he
had been to represent Mr.. Rouss at the
Confederate reunion and especially in
regard to the location of the great Rouss
Battle Abbey, as it is called, and will bear
Mr.. Rouss the gratifying intelligence that
Acknowledged old Richmond, the
capital of the Confederacy, and loved all
over the South-has been selected as the
Site OF this noble institution. A private
letter to us from Mr.. Rouss within the
past week says with regard to the expert
ments upon Martin, his blind substitute
ne real truth is that Martin is a long
way from being cured, and l dout very
much II he has derived any benefit
Martin cud always eros the straats 49,
and dodg the carts and cars. he 49,.
never Totally blind. / have NOT -
taken the treatment, and will not ,nti, !
Sc sum better results. l am totally Hi
and regard my future as hopeless
From Mr.. Smith, who has NJ NJ.
entirely under his charge. we lea ., -"
he regards the treatment now beine, o,;,,
en- Martin as appea- in more strongly to
scientific reason than any other vet pre-,
sented and that if what is claimed is al
ready accomplished should be borne o,,+
upon examination by the eminent occu-
list, Mittendorf, it will look at least like
partial success. That this should be 60
and the restoration of the sight of Mr..
Rouss follow, is the ardent prayer of
hosts of sympathizing friends of the great
blg-hearted Virginian-New Yorker.