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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-13

rector OF G1ncs Episcopal church, is
spending HIS vacation travelling In
Europe.
Alr Herbert T. Rees IS summering at
the Red sulphur springs.
Or. and Mrs. A. L. Stratford. after n
pleasant visit 10 Greensboro. n. c., have
returned to the city.
DR.. II. G. Gunn, Of Malvern IIn. was In
the city for a few days last week
Mr.. J. L. sialcy. Of stanton. Is visit
Ing fricds in the city
Mrs. Malcolm ID. Hart IS visiting her
mother-in-iaw in Louisa county.
Mrs. r. q. Green and Miss Lena Green
left last week FOR Hotel Bel Air, New
Castle, 70 spend the month Of August
Tho friends Of Mrs. T. T. Grymes viii
regret TO learn Of the Illness OF her niue
daughter. Miss Mary Page Grymes, who
is threatened with diphtheria-
Mrs. Iandon r. Masosn is visiting her
sister in Alexandra.
Or. and Mrs John G. Trcyilian will
leave shortly for Boston and Saratoga
Miss Wortley Embrey who has been
very in with typhoid fever at her home
on south Third street, is Improving slow
ly. ESQ. -&aa
Mr. Louis D Beall is visiting friends IN
Newport News
Misses Rosa Helen and Annie p.
Kirke have returned 20 the city after a
delightful month spent at Front Royal
Va.
Miss Josephine Delaney left last week
for Philadelphia, where She Will make her
future home.
The Richmond Chamber OF The Daugh-
ters of the Confederacy have already
begun 90 make active rerSrations for
the entertainment Of the delegates who
win meet here in November AZ the am
nual convention Of the United Daughters
Of the Confederacy. Mrs. Noryam v
Randolph the president Of the Rich
moud Chapter SIS anxious 70 secure the
Jefferson Hotel as hcadquarters for the
dalerates This gathering viii include
some OF the most representative women
doavor IN do her part I'm making their
stay as pleasant as POSSIBLE. The pres
ont ofncevs 80 fine Richmond CbaD4or ara
NJ ~ ~ parlll,,, ,,,oet5e,,t. 7frs
1T WIN rocor1inf- seoretar,-. Mrs.
Prank u GRIMM treasurer. and Mrs
DabucV Carr C0rroeDOnding secretary
Probably the most interesting feature OF
the convention win be the unwilling Of
the Winnie Davis Monument. which will
F9rrls Is the treasurer OF the monument
fund which has beep raised bv voluntary
subscriptions OF the admirers of Miss
Davis. The Richmond CHAPTER takes
sIe"l proc ll .i'e g., o' . e.t 80
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-13

Franklin ". Smith, formerly OF Boston.
whose work on the permanent archltec-
tural exhibition az Washington, known aS
the Halls OF tho Ancients." has finally
taken an indefinite shape and az present
residing at Carlsbad, pr0s,rated from
oyerwork. He has been much improved
by the treatment and rest gained since
his arrival there from Naples.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-13
Social and
Personal

Mrs. w. fc1ick Sheltoh' VIZ -,
quite 81 with typhoid ieVef' 10 lnp'oS-
ing slowly.
TT Ecv. Bishop a. Van de Vyver IS
the guest of Bishop Gabrieis, IN OsoenS-
burg. N. y.
Dr. Onward McGuie has returned 70
tho city after a pleasant trap 10 the
mountains OF virginia.
Mrs. Cotcsworth Pinclmey Burruss
left wednesday for an extended trip to
Niagara Fails and Atlantic city,
Mr.. Scldcn Wake has returned 70 me
city after a. pleasant visit TO relatives IN
stanton.
Mr.. Sidney j. Dudley, former resident
Of Richmond. but now q prominent atiot-
nov Of Hampton, has returned TO mat
city after spending a pleasant week Win
relatives in Richmond.
Miss Lizzie Mussel was the guest OF
Miss Mary Randolph Thaw last FRIDAY.
en- route from P0whatan county 10 heI
home In Kentucky
Mr.. and Mrs. James Maurice Langhorne
spent last week I'm Baltimore visiting
relatives.
Mrs William Taliaferro is the guest OF
the Misses Wake in siaun'on'
DR. Charles Davidson. OF New York,
who has been spending some time with
his brother. Dr j. T. Davidson, left last
week for Lexington, Va
Miss Page Beck SIS visiting friends in
Farmvilc.
DR. Baskerville Brideeforth and Mr.. l.
C. Bwruss spent last week in New
York city.
Miss Kate Anderson. Of Hanover is
visiting her brother Mr.. William Ander-
son. in Cincinnati.
Miss Mabel Walker is tho recipient oil
much attention at the Allegheny SpIinSs'
where she and her sister Mrs. Freeman
are spending the summer
Misses Helen and Maria Mosely are
spending the summer 40 the Blue Ridge
SPRINGS.
SIR G.. G. Hamilton. q prominent real
estate man Of Hampton, was in the city
during the past week
Miss Nobel Vaughan IS spending the
summer at The Blue Ridge Springs.
Mrs Chiles Terrell and Master Robert
white Ferren are at Hotel BEL Air, New
Castle. Va.
Mrs. Arthur scrivenor is spending tho
month Of August at New Castle, Va.
Mrs Charles A. Page and Mrs. Junius
r. Rid1ick are spending the summer AZ
the yellow sulphur Springs.
Dr and Mrs. william u. Thomas ana
Misses Ella and Mary Thomas are az the
Greenhrier White Sulphur Springs for
the summer
Mr. and Mrs. Hill Montague are spend
inr some time 40 New castle Va
Dr. Joseph Downing Ford Will leaVe
thts week ID visit relatives 80 falflaN
county
Miss NeWe Bealo. of south Third street
has returned from "a delightful visit 90
relatives in Scottsvne
last week at tho Buffalo Lithia Springs
Mrs stephen Iuiney is spending SUING
The friends Of Miss OH Hatcher VINO
has been very il at Fork Union VIII pe
glad to learn Of her restoration 10
health.
Miss Helen Nye. who has been singing
soprano in The quartctte choir Of Cente-
nary Methodist church, has declined IN
renew Der engagement when i,rinlnalcs
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-13
A New Scheme.

How. IN the name OF all that Is won
derful. did you induce Putter. the golf
enthusiast. to go cunning with your
why, l told him that was going 20
hunt lynx. "-Boston Courier.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-13

Two picture exhibitions are held every
year IN England by the West Ham cor
p0ration. one az stratf0rd. the other ar
Canning town. No less than l3l0)0 per-
sons saw the TWO shows this year. Votes
were cast BY the visitors. showing that
the most popular pictures IN either ex-
hibiton was 'Chrst, the Consider" BY
Rodolph Blind. The second fayorite was
Marcus Stones Gamblers WIFE," and the
"inkerman' OF Lady Butler had the third
place
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-13

The ducks and will miss you Sissy.
We have been such Jolly friends.
But vacation time IL over.
And tomorrow summer ends.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-13

Goodbye. slssy,-till next summsr.-
When the daisies grow again
You will come up from the city.
10 play a month with country DUi
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-13

Miss JohnstOn's successful first
novel. Prisoners o, Hope, published here
last autumn. has been issued in England
under the title. The Old Dominion. The
book is making an impression on English
critics who as a whole are much struck
by the unusual power and dignity mani
tested and by the excellence OK style
They are generally convinced that II Miss
Johnston can produce more work Of this
callbre she will make an honorable name
for herself"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-13

OF all the arts beneath tho heaven
That man has found or God has given,
None draws the soul so sweet away
As musics melting. mystic lay.
-IIogg.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-08-17
He Held on to Hi. knife.

On the afternoon Of June 1, 1872, an
old painter named William McCul-
Tough while painting the bridge above
the falls between the first and second
Sister islands fell into the rapids In
stantly he was swept furiously toward
the cataract, but whirled into lesser
waves so that he struck against and
seized a rock not far above the brink.
Hundreds quickly gathered on the
shore and watched, all eager to help,
but ignorant what to do. Among them
was Thomas Conroy, who secured a
coil of rope, fastened one end to tree
on shore and with the other end il his
hand waded out as far as he cou, :. IL
occasionally swan, the water being
from Is inches to six feet deep.
He aimed far up stream to allow for
the power of the current and at last
with great difficulty reached the unfor-
tunate painter and bound him to him
self with the rope. They were swept
off their feet several times on the way
back to shore, but the rope had been
firmly fastened, and they finally landed
safely. When they reached shore, it
was found that Mccullough still clutch
ed his putty knife firmly in his hand
having held it during the three hours
he had been on the brink Of the falls
f. A. Acland in Adventures at Mag
ara" in Youths Companion.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-08-17
A Nice, oblisinx Man.

While good many Of the funny sto-
ries Of "She asked me to hold the ba-
by" have been written and the subject
consequently Is somewhat frayed, still
the scene that occurred in Madison
square one night was funny. A jovial
looking old gentleman was sitting on
bench beside portly, well dressed
woman who had baby in her arms.
The two got in conversation by the old
gentleman remarking, How well the
baby behaves for the little thing lay
and slept peacefully wrapped in nu-
merous veilings.
Presently the woman said she was
going over to Fourth avenue to buy a
bottle Of milk and requested the old
man to hold the baby. "Why, certain
ly," said he. give been a father and
grandfather to so many that I know
how to handle them" The woman
went away and didn't come back. The
old gentleman became nervous, but as
the baby still slept on peacefully he
waited until long past his own bed
time for the mother to return.
1t was nearly midnight when he
walked into the police station and
handed over the bundle. Then he bare
ly escaped arrest for trying to hoax
the sergeant when the wrappings We're
thrown aside and there was disclosed
a papier mache doll, one Of those
jointed things from Paris which adj
mirably reproduce an appearance of
life.-New York News.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-08-17
Parnell,s Ghosts.

AS you are always glad to hear about
haunted houses in Ireland, writes a
correspondent, may I add a curious
story with regard to the home of the
late Irish leader? The story is made
more credible by the fact that there
was something in the late Charles
Stewart Parnell's majestic isolation
which reminded one strangely of the
gloomy grandeur of the mountains sur
rounding his home. In the square en-
trance hall there is billiard table, and
the story is that the ghosts Of the old
house amuse themselves in this spot
after nightfall. No matter how the
billiard balls are left upon the cloth at
the time the household retires they
will be found in different position the
next morning.-M. A. Z.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-08-17
There is widespread complaint

There is widespread complaint
and anxiety, says the Jefferson Bee,
among cattle raisers in this county
about the disease commonly called
pink eye" which is affecting a
great many cattle at this time. The
disease recently made it's appear
ance in Mr.. Henry Haag's herd, so
he sat down and wrote to the State
Veterinary Surgeon, ]. /. Gibson, to
know what it meant. He receive 4
the following reply, and the info1-
nation is so tersley and well put
that we are pleased 10 publish it for
the benefit of others who are worry
ing about the disease and ignorant
of the remedy:
DENIsoN, August 5, '99.-Mr. Hen
~ Haa2, Cashier, Jetferson.-Dear
Sir: The disease you speak of
affecting cattle in your vicinity is
is known as catarral conjunctivitic,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-08-17
How's This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
f. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, Ohio
We, the undersigned, have known
J. F. Cheney for the past fifteen years,
and believe him perfectly honorable
in all business transactions and finan-
cially able to carry out any obligation
made by their firm.
WEST & TRUAN, Wholesale Drug
gists, Toledo, Ohio.
WALDING, KINNAN d MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, Ohio
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter-
nally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces OF the system.
Testimonials sent free. Price 75c per
bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-08-17
Landseer ana the DOG Tax.

On one of Landseer's early visits to
Scotland the great painter stopped at
village and took a great deal Of no.
tice of the dogs, jotting down rapid
sketches Of them on a piece Of paper.
Next day, on resuming his journey, he
was Mortified to find dogs suspended
from trees in all directions, or drown
ing in the rivers, with stones around
their necks. He stopped a weeping
urchin, who was hurrying off with a
pet pup in his arms, and learned to his
dismay that he was supposed to be an
excise officer who was taking notes Of
all the dogs he saw in order to prose-
cute the owners for unpaid taxes.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-08-17
Justice in the West.

Heard couple of good ones on this
trip" announced one of Detroit's trav-
cling men, "At little town in Okla
homa a court was in session, and I
dropped in while waiting for the train.
The prosecution had taken the testi-
mony of a stationary engineer, and
the attorney for the defense took hold
Where were you the day this thing
happened?' he inquired.
"'Runnin' injun.
"'What tribe did he belong to?'
"The day before case had been
tried in which man had climbed to
the top of freight car laid up on a
siding. He had no business there,
but loosened the brake. The car start
ed down grade, gained speed rapidly
for five miles, and then turned SOM
ersault over an embankment. His co..
lar-bone was broken and he got YER
dict for $500 because a smart lawyer
convinced the jury that the railroad
was really guilty of contributory negli-
gence"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-08-17
Gray News.

Hold Free is fixing chimneysin this
vicinity.
Fred Hepp has had his new house
plastered.
George Gray is Smelling Mrs. Lois
Stuart's corn.
c. Eugene Mertz was all Audubon
business caller one day this week.
Mrs. I. B. Creveling is visiting
with her brother, Tom Dustin, at
Extra, this week.
Jas. Foster shipped his empty
kegs one day this week. Must have
been carload. Good many beers
I" What?"
j. Thompson has secured position
as clerk for E. d. Blackman, of Au-
dubon. We wish Jake success in his
new position.
The manager Of the Green Bay
Lumber Yard at this place has been
elected as councilman to fill vacancy
made by H. Mohr'r removal.
Fathers and mothers need have no
fears in letting their children 60 to
the fair. Gambling or anything inn
moral will not be allowed on the
grounds.
Mrs. Chas. Wilson went away
visiting and expects to be gone about
20 days. Her sister is keeping house
e., orr CANAL station onoot yrbila
she is gone.
Prof. Hooker was up from Audu-
bon and put in new phones at T. B.
Creveling's and Asmus Boysen's Sat-
turday. The whole line is now in
shape between Audubon and Gray.
Watch the papers every weak for
fair news. Full program, as tar as can
be arranged, will appear next week.
Many attractions have been secured
and many more are being arranged
for.
Gray has the appearance of quite a
city when the schoolma' ANS get off
train every Friday night on their
way home from Normal held at Au-
dubon. Creveling has been heard to
say give us more schoolma ANS.
M. r. Hueschen, editor OF the Gray
Journal received message from the
editor Of the West Side journal ask
ing him to take charge of his office
until after bis return from the burial
of his father at Lincoln, Nebraska.
The city council has been author
lied the right to buy a road running
east and west, north Of town, for the
purpose of an outlet for Chas. Nc
Lachlin. Thus ends long contro-
versy that has been pending for near
ay two years.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-08-17
He Marveled Much.

He had been elected member for his
native county, and had come up to the
metropolis to take his seat in the house
He was a modest, retiring individual,
and felt quite overawed as he stood
'dittidently in the lobby among throng
oaf the ordinary members.
well, Mr.. c." said one of the
legislators near him, and what are
your impressions Of the house?"
ITO tell you the truth" replied the
new member. in some confusion, Il
wonder how l got here!"
A week afterward he made a speech
which astonished them, and the same
member button-holed him again after
the debate.
What are your impressions of the
house now" was the question. Get
ting to know us, eh?"
Yes" quietly replied Mr. c.;
land now I wonder how you all got
here!"
He was not asked about his impress
sions after that.
DR.. Sawyer's Arnica and Witcl
Hazel salve heals and soothes intiamet
skin, and is especially recommended
to heal cuts, burns, bruises and sores
w. A. Hamler, Extra: /. +. Luse, Ross
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-08-17
Then He Didn't Eat.

An English merchant was invited by
a Chinaman to dine with him. Neither
could speak the others language, and
conversation was carried on by
means Of gesticulations and signs.
Among the dishes was one which seem
ed very savory. The Englishman had
an idea it was duck but to make GER
tain he pointed to the dish and pleas
antly insinuated. "Quacll, quack"
The Chinaman wagged his head and
said: "No-ey, no-ey! Bow-wow WOW"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-08-17

WASHINGTON, D. c., August 12.-
Director Merriam has sent out the
commissions of all the Supervisors
OF the census. These appointments
are of the "recess variety, and
they will hold only until the Senate
shall have confirmed the permanent
appointments. The same men will
have to be reappointed in every in
stance. The action of the director
is a departure from the usual course
of procedure. Commissions are sent
out this time in order that the SUI
pervisors may map out their dis
tricts and select the enumerators so
that everything will be IN readiness
to begin actual counting promptly
on the morning of June LIST, next
year, with full force of men drilled
as to their duties.
Neither Supervisor or enumera-
tors will receive one dollar for their
services until the work is complet-
ed. 1t is the aim of the directors to
have the entire work of the enume-
rators completed by August, 1900,
and he hopes to be able to give an
approximate correct estimate of the
population within thirty days of
that date. The work of gathering
lIC NJ IISS pei ldiulLS W uldHuld
turing establishments, eleemosy-
nary institutions and such other
data will, of course, take several
months longer.
COUNCIL BLUFFs-Mr. Frank F.
Everest, of this city, has received
notification from Washington of
his appointment as Supervisor of
the census in the Ninth Census Dis
trict, which corresponds exactly
with the Ninth Congressional Dis
trict, comprising the counties of
Adair, Audubon, Cass, Guthrie,
Harrison, Mills, Montgomery, Shell
by and Pottawattanie. Mr.. Everest
will have the appointment of be-
tween sixty and seventy enumera-
tors and whatever help he may need
in his office. The position carries
with it a salary of $l.0000O. Mr..
Everest is one of the leading young
republicans of Pottawattamie coun-
ty, and is chairman of the county
central committee.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-08-17

or specific ophthalmia. 1t is conta-
gious, but not generally serious.
Cattle are unthrifty for the two
weeks or so of the acute stages.
Some eyes remain permanently
blind, but not many. The bad cases
should be treated by injecting into
the eye a lotion of boric acid and
distilled water, twenty grains to the
ounce. If feverish, they should re-
ceive a pound ofEpsom salts in two
quarts of water. l will be glad to
hear from you further if there is any
information can give you.
Yours very truly,
T, /, GIBSON.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-08-17
Sympathy.

Probably the reader has heard voices
which the following will recall to
mind:
81 know Mr.. Pidgerly is a good
man." said one of the members of the
family after the caller had gone, "but
it makes me so tired to hear him talk"
II know why it is" said another
member of the family. You feel like
clearing your throat all the time to
help him out"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-08-17

Nothing could give the public great
er confidence in DR.. Sawyer's Ukatine
for sick Kidneys than that it is an en-
inent physicians formula, and will
positively cure all disorders of the
kidneys. You will recommend it to
your friends if you try it. Will A.
Hamler, Extra; ]. F. Luse, Ross.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-08-17

The National Society for the Pre-.
vention of Cruelty to Children in Eng
land reports that during 1888 as many
as 2S,165 cases of alleged improper
treatment have been investigated. In
21096 Of these, with some unavoidable
exceptions, the offenders were eau
toned, and in 1928 cases subsequent
supervision showed that the warning
had been effectual. In 2,S73 cases of
tenders were prosecuted, conviction
being obtained in 1921 per cent.
Lord Dute is not only highly dis
tinguished as an antiquary, but he is
probably the most eminent amateur
architect in the world.
Only ! per cent. of the kilograms
over seas are concerned with family
or private matters. The rest are COM
mercial. journalistic or official
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-08-17
Choice of Evils.

Mrs. Smith, you don't seem to mind
your two boys quarreling."
mo. When they're quarreling, know
they're too busy to hatch up mischief"
Chicago Record.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-08-17

The time for the annual assembly
of the veterans of Cass county, at
Anita, is rapidly approaching. The
dates are Tuesday. Wednesday and
Thursday, August q, % and "a,
while on Friday, the 18th, the Old
Settlers will celebrate. For this oc-
casion the following program has
been arranged:
TUESDAY, AUGUST 80, 2 O'CLOCK p. n.
Address of Welcome Rev. J. Beck, Anita
TUESDAY EVENING 1880 to p. NJ.
Band Concert.
Address Hon. John Herriott, Des Moines
Address Rev. A. Pruitt, Anita
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST %, 900 A. NJ
Business Meeting
A Nd ~ Hon. J. E. Bruce. Anita
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
Address Hon. g. l.. Dobson, Des Moines
Address Hon. w. l. Smith, Council Bluffs
WEDNESDAY, EVENING, 1880 p. N.
Band Concert
Address Rev. w. w. Ramsay, Atlantic
Campfire Talks
THURSDAY MORNING, AUGUST 81.
business Meeting. Selection of Place for
Hco,lding Next Meeting the Election of
Officers, Etc.
Address Hon. w. H. Byers, Harlan
THURSDAY AFTERNOON.
Address l. NJ. Shaw, Governor Of Iowa
Address - Hon. Josiah Given Des Moines
THURSDAY EVENING
Band Concert.
Address Hon. Jas. McCabe, Council Bluffs
Campfire Talks.
OLD SETTLERS DAY-FRIDAY FORENOON.
Address Hon. Oliver Mills, Lewis
Address Rev. E. S. Hill, Atlantic
Address Doctor Findley, Atlantic
FRIDAY AFTERNOON.
Address Hon. Il. NJ. hurry, Massena
Address, Mr.. w. Badghman, Griswold
Address Mr.. ]. b. NIcDermott, Anita
Address Colonel J. NJ. Briggs, Anita
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-08-17

The Indian crocodile is a ferocious
and dangerous animal and causes great
destruction to human life, especially
In lower Bengal.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-08-17
A Note From Dublin.

Dear Tim, I'm sending you my old
coat by parcel post, SO I've cut the but
tons off to make it lighter. But you
will find them in the inside pocket.
Yours truly, Pat"