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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-04-27

Chas. lsham came in from Chicago
"Wednesday morning to attend to
business and visit with his many
friends. Charley says Audubon seems
very quiet, but he still likes the place
and the people. He calls this his
home and if he ever leaves Chicago he
will come back here to live,
Geo. Hoover has crowd of men
under the supervision of his competent
timer, Jake Esbeck, who are busy
putting a new roof on the court house.
This will keep the records dry, but
what would prevent their burning in
case of fire. The vaults are not fire
proof and we fear that in case of fire
the county would be at untold ex-
pense trying to replace her records.
We do not think it very business like
for the county to keep her public rec
ords in vaults that are not absolutely
fire proof and hope to see some steps
AIKEN to IN axe them more secure.
The school board meets the coming
Monday night to hire the teachers for
the various rooms for the coming
school year. There will be some
changes but what they will be time
only can tell as the members of the
board are not giving out any opinions
to the public. However most of the
present teachers will be retained.
Those who desire to stay and who by
their superior efforts and practical re-
suits therefrom, merit the position,
will doubtless be retained. The pub
lie schools have always been source
of pride to the town and the action OF
each member of the board will be fol
what he deems the best interests of the
boys and girls who go to make up the
public schools.
The firm of Hart & Eddy report thai
the past months business that of any
former month since they have been ii
business and is five times better thar
the corresponding month last year
They have enough business promised
or in sight to keep them busy unit
next winter. Houses and barns are
being built everywhere, while many
additions and porches are being bull
by many. They say that all building:
being constructed are first-class, being
much more substantial than in tormel
years. The future promises of build
ing to be built Il year hence, warrant.
them in saying that Audubon county
has only fairly begun to build fine
residences, substantial barns and dur
aple and lasting outbuildings.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-04-27
Hard Blow For MCFARLAND.

Dies MONIES, April 22.-In the case of
the state VS.. ex-Secretary of State Nc
Farland, charged with misuse of the
state funds, the state gained an i'm
portant point in the decision of Judge
Holmes to admit the evidence by the
state tending to show that the ex-secre-
tary and not the legislative council had
the full control Of the work of COM
piling the census and that in all its
workings his Office was conducted by
himself. The evidence tended yester-
day to show that Mcfarland received
considerable sums of money from all of
the employees at work upon the census,
which he applied to his own use.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-04-27
High Bred Red PolIed Cattle For Sale

One young Cow-choice out Of
two that are just fresh.
One Red Bull Calf.
One High Grade Red Polled Year
ling Heifers.
Two High Grade Red Polled
Heifer Calves.
Price S125.OO if called for soon.
p. BENDIXEN,
Brayton, Iowa.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-04-27

Jake Hill has provided himself
and family with fine top buggy
that is neat and attractive, and a
comfort they all very much enjoy.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-04-27

Mr.. w. H. Bowman and daughter,
Miss Bessie, visited their Audubon
friends, last Saturday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-04-27

Plans are being perfected where
by Extra will celebrate Dewey Day
Monday evening, May 1st.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-04-27

Edwin Delahoyde sold the John
Gray property, in kickapoo Park,
Saturday, to Mrs. Goforth, of Cres-
ton, Iowa. Bide butcher and fam
lily will occupy the same after few
davS
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-04-27

Mr.. H. NJ. Lanterman, of Atlantic,
passed Sunday in our pleasant
town with pleasant people among
whom was his sure enough" girl
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-04-27

Mrs. Roy Hensley had very val
liable horse badly cut up in the
wire fence, few nights ago.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-04-27

LOST OR STRAYED.-A tan color
ed female dog. Iffnder will return
the animal to Jake Bauer, Extra, he
will receive suitable reward.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-04-27

Geo. Henshaw now has the agen
cy for the New Home Sewing Ma
chine.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-04-27

Fine new line of Carpet Samples
and prices are right at Mack Thorn
ass.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-04-27

III. U. Shannon was an Omaha
passenger, Saturday night.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-04-27

Buy the new Home Sewing ma
chine at Geo. Henshaw's.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-04-27

Having sold out our grocery
business before having an oppor-
tunity to present our cash custom
ers with the Grand Premiums, we
will on Saturday, May s. distribute
these from our new store, first door
west of D.. E. Strangers. We did
not sell more than one-third the
amount required before giving.
these premiums, but we will give
away the set of dishes Saturday,
which amounts to one half the total
value OF all premiums offered. Be
sure to be present at our new store
and share in the distribution of the
presents offered.
H. r. PRATHER & Co.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-04-27

Elizabeth Blackwell received a
diploma from superintendent r. c..
Spencer which shows the good
teaching OF Miss Marguerite Dona-
hue, whose school she attended for
three terms.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-04-27

Fresh Fish every Thursday at the
City Meat Market.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-04-27
Extra News

Baby Shoes 2Oc pair at Mack
Thomas's.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-04-27

E. N. Taggart is making his
spring delivery of nursery stock
here today. The trees are of good
size and in fine condition. Charley
Pattison has charge of the delivery.
Everyone speaks highly of the trees
and all are we'll pleased to have
their orders so carefully filed with
selected trees.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-04-27

One night Will Todd, former
Extra boy, who is member of a
South Dakota Regiment, was stand
ing sentinel about Manila, and all
his comrades were killed by Phili-
pino bullets and Will only escaped
by crawling on his hands and
knees back to camp.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-04-27

II. r. Prather & Company having
sold out their stock of groceries will
on Saturday. April 10Th, open up
stock of Flour, Feed, Etc, in the
building west of D. E. Strangers
hardware store. They expect to
keep full line of the best makes of
Flour and do an exchange business
giving them in exchange for their
wheat the same as if they had taken
it to the mill. They will also keep
Stock Food and other goods usually
kept in feed stores. Call and see
them and you will receive fair treat
nent.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-04-27
GUARANTEED CLOTHING. {

keep their shape. They are cut from the fin
est all wool goods, thoroughly sponged and
shrunken made up by skilled tailors. Seams
sewed with heavy silk thread.
erybody buy Of us. We no
clothing line. No old goods
you going to pay 40 or so pc:
chant because he is friendly
buy where you can get the l
will make prices as low as we
out this stock this summer!
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-04-27
HOW did we do i j?

How did we sell out all our winter clothing
in sixty days! We made prices that induced the
the people buy all our summer clothing in the mex
sixty days? By selling at prices that will make ev
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-06-28

The city of Montpelier might well profit
by the example OF the village improvement
society of Hanover, n. H., in destroy ing
the cOcOons OF the tent caterpillar, now
forming. In that village the boys sre paid
five cents a hundred punches for all they
viii gather and turn over to the clerk OF the
society. On Monday and Tue ebay the
lads OF that village turned out 10,2C0
b1nohes and received their pay in III.
As each cocoon represents two hundred
caterpi lars, these boys destroyed the 'fe
of 2,040 0C0 worms that would have hat ched
next season. The boys are given aces }
residences and places OF every description
where these cocoons form, and they a"e
working overtime for the good wages they
are making.
The vestry of Trinity church was well
filed Tuesday evening with members OF
the church and congregation and others
who gathered 10 meet Rev G. O. Judkins,
the pastor, and his wife, at reception
given in their honor. The young people
had trimmed the vestry with ferns and
flowers, giving it a very attractive appear
ance. Mr.. and Mrs Judkins were assisted
in receiving by Principal W. M. Newton
and wife of the Montpelier Seminary. The
ushers were Misses Bernice Hunt, jean
Mcdonald, DR.. W. K. Hardness, James
Mcdonald and A. G. Booth. Light refresh.
ments were served and this occasion to per.
sonally meet the new pastor and his esti
mable wife was thoroughly enj)yed by
Everyone present. Quite a numb5r from
other denominations improved this oppor,
tunity to become acquainted with Mr.. and
Mrs. Judkins.
The south bound express due in this city
at one o'clock A. NJ was delayed Wednes-
day until about five A, NJ. The cause was
an accident to south bound freight train
between this city and Middlesex. When
opposite Silver's pond one of the wheels on
box car loaded with lumber split in two
coming entirely off the j)urnal. The re-
markable feature Of the accident is that the
train ran until opposite the Rufus
Warren farm, distance Of about three
miles, before the dismembered car got
wedged crosswise of the track, stopping the
train, doing no damag e except to cut the
ties along the way and cause delay to the
passenger trains. The wreckiug train was
summoned from st. Adams, arriving here
about three o'clock In the meanwhile
the engine OF the 1910 express, which was
tied up at Middlesex, had been used to
draw the rear portion Of the freight g. ain,
up to the deraled car, to Middlesex. 1t
was about 4:30 A. M. before the track was
clear.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-06-28
Justice Harlan.

ROCHESTER, N. Y, June 2O.-Jus-
tice John M. Harlan of the United
States supreme court delivered an ad.
dress here tonight before the Phi Beta
Kappa society of the University of
Rochester. He declared his faith un-
shaken as regards the destiny of this
country, and scored the present Ameri-
can pessimism.
In the course of his address Justice
Harlan said:
"Some people have not hesitated to say
in the most public way, that those who am
bush and shoot down our brave boys In the
Philippine jnngles are doing only what they
have right to do, and what their honor de-
mands. They do not hesitate to place the
treacherous Aguinaldo by the side Of WASH
ington and Lafayette and Lincoln. One OF
the most conspicuous of that class has re-
Gently characterized this nation as "a great
assassin nation and has declared that the
salvation OF liberty in the United States de
ponds upon the defeat OF our gallant army
in the Philippines.
81 recently heard distinguished minis
ter of the gospel, who was at the head OF a
great university, say in a public address
that the American pessimist was a born
fool fully concur in that view, although
the form in which it was expressed was not
exactly judicial.
For my part, have an undoubting faith
that a great destiny awaits America and
that in the working out OF the destiny under
the leadings of Providence, humanity
everywhere will be lifted up, and power
and tyranny will be compelled to recognize
the fact that God is no respecter of persons
and that He hath made of one blood all ma
tions of men,"
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-06-28
A Great Parade,

BURLINGTON, June 2l.-The event to-day
of the Catholic Order OF Forestsrs conven-
ton ives the parade this afternoon. At
least 10000 people lined the routa over
which the procession passed. Fourteen
bands and one hundred and twenty-five So
cieties were In line
The Foresters wore light hats, dark coats
and white duck trousers, and presented q
fine appearance. Every available point of
vantage along the line OF March was occu-
pied by the thousands witnessing the par
AIDE The trains and boats brought about
four thousand people. Large numbers came
in from the surrounding country and Bur-
lington turned out on masse. The crowd
was orderly and the only trouble was the
reported loss OF several sums OF money taken
by pickpockets.
At the episcopal residence the parade
passed inside the driveway leading past the
steps, where 1t was reviewed by Rt. Rev.
Bishop DeGoesbriand, Rt. Rev. j. 8. Mi
chaud and the clergy. At the Van Ness
House it was reviewed by the mayor and
other guests.
The decorations along the route OF the
parade were in good taste and although in
but few cases elaborat, they made an eff
fec i've showing. The Van Ness House,
Hotel Burlington and the Hotel Sherwood
were decorated with bunting and flags and
the two former bore "Welcome" in large
letters. The Richardson presented the most
elaborate arrangement OF decorations, hav-
ing been trimmed with large quantities OF
bunting set off with flags. The business
sessions Of the convention opened this
morning.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-06-28
Mrs, Jefferson Davis.

A JOURNAL reporter called on Mrs. JET.
lersoD Davis at the Je~ett homestead
Thursday afternoon and was pleasantly
entertained by his charming Southern lady.
Inc purpose Of The newspaper man was
to induce Mrs Davis tu talk for publica-
ton, bur in this lie WAS disappointed, and
au d. tlclpated CoIuhL Or more interview
failed to materialize. Mrs. Davis Is much
averse to talking tor publication and to
ne sspaper notoriety OF any kind.
Alter promise had been exacted from
the scribe not to quote her, Mrs. DAVIS
talked most entertainingly. evincng a
thorough knowledge OF the prominent
events ol the day, and was ready to give u
good reason Tor her ideas ON several ma.
tional and international themes thai are to-
day perplexing the statesmen OF two hemi
sph ,res.
Mrs. Davis is in touch wi Ia the telegraph.
&c news from all parts OF the world, is
thoroughly informed on all current events,
while as u conversationalist she is the peer
OF any Of the brilliant and courtly women
for which the southland is famous.
AS the reporter reluctantly took his leave
Mrs. Davis expressed her delight at the
wonderful scenery OF Vermont and the
scenic beauties of Montpelier she has al.
ready discovered. ut is the most beautiful
place 1 ever saw" she said. az am simply
charmed with it, and feel 80 grateful al.
ready to the people OF Montpelier for what
they have done for me-"
Mrs. Davis came to Montpelier for quiet
and rest, and will remain until October
During the first few days of her stay she
was confined to her room by illness, but at
present she Is greatly enjoying her sojourn
| in Montpelier. Its people in return feel
honored to have such distinguished visi.
| itor among them for the summer.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-06-28
Norman williams.

PORTSMOUTH, N. H., June 20 Hon. Nor.
man Williams, the well-known Chicago
lawyer and financier died to-day at his sum-
mer home at Little Boar's Head, Rye Beach.
Mr.. Williams was born in Woodstock,
VI, February 1, 1885, the eldest son OF Mr.
and Mrs. Norman Williams. He graduated
from the University of Vermont in 1855,
among his classmates being B. l.. Benedict,
Judge Thomas 8. Buckham, Hon. B. #.
Fifield and Hon. FL. II. Powers. In 1856 he
went to Chicago, studied law and soon be.
came one Of the legal lights Of that city. At
the time OF his death he was the senior
member Of the law firm Of Williams, Holt
& Wheeler.
Mr.. Williams was attorney for the West
ern Union Telegraph company and had
fought many a hard legal battle in its inter-
est. He was good business man and had
an interest in about all the big business
houses Of Chicago, and was one of the or.
ganizers OF the Chicago Telephone COM
pany. The funeral and burial will. be at
Woodstock on Thursday afternoon.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-06-28
Domestic

NEW YORK, June 2l.-The munic.
ipal council has adopted resolution
making July 3 a holiday in comment
Grafton of the first anniversary of the
battle of Santiago.
PENSACOLA, Fla, June 20.-The
smaller magazine al Fort Pickens blew
up this morning. 1t caught fire from
some unknown cause, and was com.
completely wrecked by the explosion.
Private Wells of Battery II was killed,
and four men were badly injured. The
larger magazine, in which was stored
great quantity of dynamite and other
explosives was in danger, but it and
the forts were saved, by the brave eff
forts of Captain Neumann and the
marines from the navy yard. The loss
was about S75, 900.
NEW YORK, June 22.-The Worlds
Washington correspondent says the
Filipino war is costing 100000 dav,
not including the naval expenses. The
advantages already gained at Luzon
has cost 664 lives, $500 soldiers wound
ed and thousands sick, and 1858 900, 900
in cash.
WASHINGTON, June 2l.-It is re-
Rarueu as conservative estimate that
the treasury deficit for the fiscal year
that closes June 30, will be less than
$100,000,000. 1t is impossible 10 state
with any degree of certainty what the
war with Spain and the trouble in the
Philippines cost during the year, but
approximation made of actual cash
payments on these accounts places the
amount at S230,000,00O This includes
the payment of S20,000,OOO to Spain,
SO 900, 900 to the Cuban troops, and in
terest charges on the loan made neces-
sary for the war.
BOSTON, June PA sneak thief en-
tered the Metropolitan National bank
to-day and stole $4,000 while the pay
ing teller's attention was drawn away.
The police at New York were noti-
fed that the bank had been robbed. A
detective boarded the train from Bos-
ton and found the man quietly enjoy
ing a cigar in smoker. He arrested
the sneak thief and the $4,000 was
found in his pocket. The man gave
his name as George Shea. He said he
was twenty.one years old and was born
in Canada. His real name is Phillip
Zambele. He lives in Chicago and is a
well-known crook.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-06-28
Distinguished SOutherner.

Maj. j. w. Liddel OF the Fifth Mississippi
mmunes, who were mustered out OF service a
few days ago, was visitor in the city last
week. He was accompanied by Senator g..
l.. Griffith of Dandy and w. j. Bigelow of
the Burlington Free Press. The party went
to Groton this afternoon to remain until
to morrow. Major Lddell was for some
time in command of the garrison of Moro
Castle at Santiago and during his visit In
Cuba, Senator Griffith was for some time
Major Liddells guest. He now comes to
Vermont to return the visit. Major Liddell
is a typical southerner and bears a remark
able resemblance to the late Gen. G, A.
Custer.
Since arriving in Vermont, he has mani
tested the greatest interest in everything he
has seen relating to the progressiveness of
the Green Mountain commonwealth. While
every inch an ideal soldier, he is also a
brilliant conversstionalist and is well in
formed upon the live topics of the day, hav-
ing in private life been successfully Jour
nalist and an attorney. Major Liddel Is
soon to return to Cuba where he has BUSH
ness interests requiring his care
Before leaving the city Major Liddell,
with Messrs. Griffith and Bigelow, called
upon Mrs. Jefferson Davis at the Jewett
residence where they were cordially re-
ceived by Mrs. Davis. A pleasant half
hour was passed in recalling "reminiscences
OF the old days in the south. Mai. Liddell's
home is in Grenada. Miss.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-06-28
Diocesan Convention.

RoTLAND, June N.-The annual session
OF the State Diocesan Convention opened
this morning, with nearly all the Episcopal
clergymen in the State and about one hun
dred laymen present.
The convention met for organization at
$3.50 o'clock, Bishop Hall presiding. Holy
communion was celebrated by Bishop Hall
at 9:15 o'clock, assisted by Or. j. Isham
Bliss of Burlington and Rev. Mr.. Foster.
business meeting followed and at 1l;lb
O'Clock Bishop Hall delivered his annual
address. The various diocesan reports
were then given aud the following stand
ing committee was elected Rev. DIR. j. Is
ham Bliss OF Burlington, Rev. Theodore Is.
Foster OF Rutland, Rev. W. f. Weeks OF
Brandon, Colonel Smith OF Montpelier, j.
A. Arthur OF Burlington and George Briggs
of Brandon.
A short business session was held In the
afternoon. Matters OF routine business
were considered this evening and the on-
vention adjourned, 1t being the first time in
many years that the business was COM
pleted in one day.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-06-28
Appealed His Case.

Rev. 8. @. Johnson, a former Methodist
pastor at Northfeld, who was expelled
from the Vermont Conference at it's recent
annual session at Newport, for dishonesty
and lying in passing his examinations, has
appealed his case to higher tribunal
In accordance with the polity OF the
Methodist church in such cases, a board of
tTisrs OF appeals, composed of twenty-one
members OF three Methodist Conferences in
New England. outside the Vermont Con.
ference, will convene at the Bromfield
street church, Boston, Thursday, July 10,
to give Mr.. Johnson's case re. hearing
Rev. DR.. I. p. Frost OF Newark, N j., a
former pastor OF Trinity church in this city,
Presiding Elder W. Il. Davenport Of Ran
dolph. and Principal W. NJ Newton of
the Montpelier Seminary will appear for the
church. Rev. p. N Granger OF Burke and
other clergymen yet to be chosen will rep
resent Mr. Johnson.
At the church trial held at Newport
which resulted in Mr.. Johnson's expulsion
the evidence was taken down by stenog-
rapher. No new evidence will be intro
duced before the triers OF the appeal, but
the testimony taken at Newport will be in
their hands.
The tribunal before which this appealed
case is to come has power to do one Of three
things-reverse the decision OF the confer
ence that expelled Mr.. johnson and rein
state him to full membership, sustain its
decision and sanction his expulsion, or re-
fer the matter to the general conference,
the highest tribunal in the Methodist church
which meets in May, 1900 The final out.
come OF this case will be watched with no
little interest throughout the Vermont Con-
ference and beyond it's border.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-06-28
Why?

Since the announcement that the Consol
idated Lighting company has contracted to
furnish lights for the streets Of Barre at the
rate OF $36 per arc light year, many tax
payers have asked why was not the vote
taken at the annual city meeting OF 1898,
on the motion OF II. l.. Laird, carried out.
The vote was, That the city council for
the present year be instructed to submit
and open bids for lighting the city to take
effect as soon as the present contract ex-
pires for one, two or three years, bids to be
submitted and contracts closed by Septem-
Der l, 1893. Why was the contract not
awarded until several weeks after this date?
Why was the contract made for a term of
years at the rate OF S48 year per light
when the same rate could have been had If
the contract had been made only for one
year7 And lastly, why can Barre, six
miles away, get lighting cheaper than Mont
PETER when the expense of getting the cur
rent to Barre Is materially greater because OF
the necessary twenty per cent loss In force?
These questions are pertinent and the vo-
ters. who pay the bills, have a right to de-
mand an explanation.