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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-02-16
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II it was only health, we
might let It cling.
But It is a cough. One cold
no sooner passes of before
another comes. But it's the
same old cough all the time.
And it's the samel old story,
too. There Is first the cold,
then the cough, then pneu-
monia or consumption with the
long sickness, and life tremb.
ling in the balance.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-02-16
BUSINESS CARD COLUMN
ATTORNEYS.
GEORGE w. COSSON,

a TTORNEY AT LAW. Practice i'm State
IAand Federal courts. Special attention given
to trial Of cases and settlement of estates.
Collections promptly attended to. Office over
Wilhelm's drug store, Audubon, Iowa.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-02-16
Modern woodmep of Iowa.

MARsHALLTowN. Ia, Feb. 9.-The
fifth biennial state convention of the
Modern Woodmen of America was
brought to a close last evening, For
delegate-at-large to the national con-
vention Indus Farley of New Virginia
was selected, George Albert of Mar
shalltown being, chosen as alternate.
The followirg officers were elected:
Venerable sui, G. G. Saunders,
Council Blu, clerk, Peter Steffany,
Manning; {, :sor, Lewis Block, DAY.
export; baLk r, J. B. Green, Maquo-
keta; watchuan, James Kinney, Jr.,
lansing.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-02-16
Caloocan Is Captured.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-THE follow
ing dispatch from General Otis was re.
ceived last night:
MANILA, Feb. 10.-The insurgents col,
lected in considerable force between Ma
Mia and Caloocan, where Aguinaldo is
reported to be, and threatened an attack
and uprising in the city. Swung left of
McArthur's division, which is north of
Pasig river, into Caloocan, driving the
enemy easily. Our left is now at Calico
can. Our loss slight; that of the insur.
gents considerable. Particulars in the
morning. Attack preceded by one hall
hours firing from two Of Admiral Dew
ey's vessels. OTIS.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-02-16


Dies MONIES, Feb. 10.-The retail
hardware men of Iowa completed the
organization of their association here
yesterday and adjourned to meet in
Des Moines next year when the Imple-
ment Men s association meets. Resolu-
tons were adopted asking the legisla-
ture to correct abuses connected with
the employment of women and children
by retailers in this state and recon-
mended that the legislative committee
try to secure the enactment of law
fixing minimum wage for this class of
labor to correspond with the wages of
men in the same employment. The
following officers were elected: Score
tary, Mrs. Henrietta Kupper, Burling-
ton; treasurer, Charles Swaine, Council
Bluffs.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-02-16

Burlington Absorbs Keokuk and Western.
DIES MONIES, Feb. 14.-Deinite an
nouncement was made by the Chicago,
Burlington and Quincy railway officials
here today that deal has been closed
by which the latter road absorbs the
Keokuk and Western railway, which
parallels the main line of the Burling-
ton road west from Keokuk to Van
Vert, and connects with the Humeston
and Shenandoah branch of the Burling-
ton. thus giving the Burlington another
through line from Keokuk to Omaha
and connections with Kansas City. The
official announcement of the deal will
be made In few days.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-02-16
Fatal Head-End Collision.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Ia, Feb. 13.-Two
Burlington. Cedar Rapids and Northern
freight trains met in head-end coils
ion at Ely yesterday, Brakeman Bert
Majors being killed instantly and others
of the crew slightly injured. The en-
gineer of the southbound train. with
orders to meet the regular freight at
Elk, ran to the station on being sig
nailed by the agent, and before he
could get his train back to the head OF
the switch the northbound train bore
down on him at full speed.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-03
NORFOLK LOCAL NEWS.
(Contiued from Sixth Page3
Bnpti.t missionary Rally.

Rev. DIR. w. r. l.. Smith, of Rich
mond. delivered an eloquent address at
the First Baptist Church last night on
Home Missions" He is a very attrac-
tive speaker. and held the closest at
tention of the audience. DIR. Wharton
presided. Rev. j. w. Mitchell made a
brief but effective address, and Mr.. H.
j. Williamson offered prayer.
The subject tonight will be the Ed
ucation Board" and the speakers will
be the Hon. ]. Taylor Ellyson and Rev.
+. w. Boatwright, of Richmond Col
lege. Rev. DR.. A. b. Dunaway will pre-
side. Rev. Vernon Hanson will intro
duce the speakers, and Rev. L. r.
Christie will offer prayer. These meet
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-03
IIiil's New DIRECTORY.

The ]. l.. Hill Printing Company's
new directory of Norfolk, Portsmouth
and Berkeley, for 1899. Is now being de-
livered to patrons. The book contains
nearly one thousand pages. and is in
many respects the most complete of it's
kind ever gotten out by this enterpris-
ing and successful publishing house.
Business firms and individuals will find
1t Indispensable as n book of ready re-
ference. The price of the directory is
s.. The Norfolk Office of the publishers
Is Room 81, Citizens Rank building,
in charge of Mr.. l.. d. Bolton.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-03
SUICIDE IN BOSTON.
A NORTH CAROLINIAN KILLS
HIMSELF IN a HOTEL.
(By TeleEraph to VirgInian-P llotl

(By Telegraph to Virgnian- Pilot)
Boston. March FL S. Chadwick, of
Charlotte. N. c., apparently person of
wealth. committed suicide by shooting
at the Parker House to-day. He en-
gagged Il suite at the hotel last Friday.
Last night lie was found in his room
in IL delirlous condition, and q male
nurse was summoned. This morning
MIR. Chadwick went into the bath room
adjoining his chamber. while the nurse
was ordering his breakfast, and put n
bullet through his brain. Among the
mans effects was the following tele-
gram from Charlotte, y. c.:
II. S. Chadwick:
Absence causing anxiety. Let me
know how and where you are.
"(SisnedD BLANCHE"
The man was about So years old.
AS KNOWN IN CHARLOTTE.
Charlotte n. c., March 2.-Herbcrt
Smith Chadwick. who committed sui
eide in Boston. was born in Enosburg,
VT. September %, 1856. He began bust
ness as draughtsman and selling
agent for the Franklin Foundry and
Machine Company, of Rhode Island
He came 10 Charlotte first to place ma
chinery in the Ada Cotton Mill, and To-
Gated here in 1887. lie had previously
lived at Worcester and Providence. r.
!. Mr. Chadwick quickly became prom
inent in textile circles here, and in 1899
organized the Charlotte Machine Com
pany, OF which he was president. He
was president OF the Manufacturers
Club. and was also president of the
Dover Mill at Pineville, the billing
mills at Kings Mountain and the Lou
Use mills at Charlotte. He relinuuished
these offices in part when he volunteer
ed FOR the war with Spain as chaplain
OF the Queen City Guards. part of the
First North Carolina Regiment. About
December last he was honorablv dis
charged from the service in Havana
on account of ill health
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-03

(By Telegraph to vlrr,nian.Pil

(By Telegraph to vIrglnian-P ilot.)
Washington. March 2.-Senator Geo.
Gray. of Delaware. whose term expires
March 4th. has signified to the Presi-
dent that he would accept a tender of
appointment as United States Circuit
Judge for the Third judicial Circuit,
comprising the States of New Jersey,
pennsylvania and Delaware, and his
appointment has been definitely decided
upon.
The nomination, however, will not be
made until after the adjournment of
congress. A recent act gave an addi-
tional Judge to this circuit because of
the large amount of litigation therein.
Senator Gray is Gold Democrat and
was one of the American commission
ers in the recent treaty negotiations.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-03
comn Trust I'm rormn,ton.
(By Telegraph to virginian-Pilot.

(By Telegraph to Virginian Pilot.)
Cleveland, o., March "A gigantic
casket trust is forming. and should ex-
pectations be realized. one dying three
months after this date will do so at n
greater expense than now.
agents OF the trust now in process of
formation with headquarters at New
York, were here during the past week.
taking an inventory OF the big Stoll
Caskct Works. with u view of including
ii in a combine
Many of the faotories have been run
ming with little or no profit, and prices
VIII be 'dised Immediately after the or
ganization of the trust
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-03

To-day and tomorrow the store of
John Willis, as appears from an an
nouncement in the advertising columns,
will be open and the fire sale of car
pets and furniture will go on. 1t is
probable that n very few days will
serve to close out the stock All the
reserve stock, however. including many
choice pieces. is shown for the first
time to-day.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-03
Stricken with Paralysis.

Mr. James Ray. who keeps Il barroom
at No. So Avon street and Turner'S
court, was stricken with paralysis
while standing in front of his cstab-
lishment about 1880 o'clock last night
He was removed to his home in a
hack and q physician called in to him.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-03
RUDYARD KIPLING BETTER.
HE ASKS TO BE SHOWN THE
LEW SPAlERS.
(By Telegraph to vlrglanian-p llot.>

.
New York. March THAT Rudyard
kipling's condition has improved very
greatly during the past "a hours is
eVihcet by the fact that but one bullc-
Tin was posted during the day. That
was OF a very satisfactory nature, and
1t was announced tonight that no fur
Their bulletins would be Forthcoming I'M
Ill tomorrow. The bulletin issued at the
Hotel Grenoble at 2 o'clock this after
noon. was:
Mr.. kipling has made satisfactory
PROGRESS. lie has slight fever, but is
conn ortable, though weak, and reso-
iutioh Is taking place in the affected
portions of the lungs.
tSigned) &c. G. JANEwAY.
"THEO. DUNHANI."
Another indication that the patient is
getting along well is that tonight he
he seemed to be greatly pleased and
affected at the interest in his illness
shown by the American people.
Mr.. Kiplins spent comfortable
night. He slept for some hours and rest
ed we'll. and again this morning he en-
toyed an hour or two of sleep. In this
way he has in great measure recupe-
rated his strength. and the promises
are very bright for his speedy recovery
According to the latest reports Kip
ing TWO little daughters are not so
seriously Ill as was at first thought
The elder. Josephine, n child OF 6. is be-
inG cared for at the home OF Miss De-
NoYest. friend of Mrs. Kipling. and
Knight Miss DeForest said that the
',tIe one was doing very nicely in
Gsad."
She Is suffering from pneumonia, and
Il is not known We; whether she Is alb
soluiely out of danger. The younger Of
Mr.: kipling's daughters. Elsie. child
cf 3, was said tonight by Mr.. Double
day to be suffering from nothing more
re s0id. 1t is hoped that the physician
will be able to save her from pneumo-
mia. She Is isolated at the Hotel Gren-
oble.
At $50 o'clock tonight Mr.. Double
day came down from the Kipling apart
ments and said that the patient was
making rapid improvement.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-03
eee~eee~ o@eoeeoee

The course will be generously illustrated with portraits
OF artists and copies of famous pictures and will furnish vau
able supplementary notes for students by DIR. RUSSELL
SIURGS and Others This course sure to rank with the
very best work undertaken by the "HOME STUDY CIRCLE
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-03
oeeoeSeeeeo

Dr. Van Dyke is widely known author of a number of
works on art as the critic of the New York Evening Post and
Lecturer on Art in Columbia Harvard and Princeton Univer-
Sites Dr. Russell Surgis stands in the very front ranks of
art critics OF New York city. He has been the President of
Fine Arts Federation since its establishment D oppn who
contributes the opening study has been for nearly half cen
fury student OF art in all its relations The names of other
contributors to this course will be announced later.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-03

Chicago cigarmakers have organized
,tWeniy,iour ward clubs to boom the
blue label.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-03

The American Federation of Labor
issued twenty-four charters during Jan
uary-three to National unions, one to
o city central. six to Federal unicns.
and fourteen 20 l. cel trades unions.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-17

dealer. He might as we'll have tried
to seek out the mysteries OF space. The
cold, i'm passive face of the man who
held the silver case never changed.
AS stolid as the Sphynx be sat.
The countenance OF the loser was
l'vid with anxiety and disappointment.
He opened his lips, but the words re-
fused to come. The cold PRECIPITATION
that had stood in beads began to course
down his cheeks. The night WAS cool.
but long ago his coat, collar and tie
had been stripped off and lay beside
him on the floor.
Suddenly his features lost their tense
expression. He wiped his face on his
shirt sleeve and sat for q moment with
his head hung down, tapping the
table with his finger tips.
Then he straig b tened up. "Let me
see." he said, as calmly as though he
had just sat down. 81 am q matter OF
81, 600 behind. You pay four for one if
[ call the turn. / have exactly $4,000
left, IF you'll lay aside the limit
III quit $4,000 ahead or without a
REALLY, sir" began the gambler
from Chicago. 81 expected surely to
find sporting blood here. BAH" aud he
half rose from his chair.
"As you please, sir: as you please.
Place your bet,' and the dealers face
grew, if possible, more stony than be-
fore, while the cold. steeIy. CLEAN that
marks the eye of the born gambler
lesped ominously.
"Jack, Six" cried the player hoarse
ly.
"Jack-acer'
Samuels Strengthened up, put on bis
collar, and, bidding the banker good
NIGHT strolled out on the beach, He
had lost SO, 900 without winning sim
ri hot
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-17
Ages of French Brides.

Only 13 out of 100 young women
marry between the ages Of Is and 20
years in France. From 20 to 25 years
the average Is 60 out Of 100. The fur
Their from her 25th year the maid trav-
els the simmer are her chances for
marriage; still up to 80 years the nup-
tial chimes ring out for % out of 100.
Maids from 80 to 35 years old have
II chances in 100; from 35 to 40 years,
6, and from 40 to As years, only 5 in
100. There is only one lucky female in
100 who marries when between As and
so years old. 1t must not be sup
posed, however, that after SO oblivion
covers the hearts of belated maids.
Even between the years of 60 and Is
there is a chance for one maid among
365. The strongest competitors maids
have to encounter are the widows, for
they marry with equal, if not better,
chances than their single sisters.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-17
Couldn't BE Divided.

In Felix Moscheles' fragments of
an Autobiography" occurs the follow
ing: Madame Schumann was wanted
to play at a little musical reunion. but
she did not respond. Mr.. Moscheles
was deputed to approach her. WAS
she inclined to play?" Particularly
1isinclined," was the discouraging re-
spouse. The envoy mentioned her hus-
bands's "Carnaval." Zone part 1 par
ticularly love, the March of the Da-
vidsbundler.' If 1 could only hear you
play just that page or twor' This
reused her. Page or two, indeedw
she cried. "Wenn man den 'CarnavaP
spielt, spielt man inn ganz." (When
one plays the "Carnaval" one must
play it alD And she played the whole.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-17
CURRENCY.

Visitor Tin Brooklyn)-"Does the
trolley line lead to the cemetery"
Citizen-"Yes, if one isn't very care
fu1.'-Life.
1t is estimated that there are ESQ, 900
women domestic servants in London,
and that 10000 of these are always out
Of situations or changing their places.
Downtrod-Never write letters, my
boy, that you'll regret in after life.
Dewtell-You speak as from expert
ence? Downtrod-I do! In early cor
respondence with her who is now my
wife, I signed myself "Your obedient
servant. "-Independent.
Sarah Bernhard says that to train
her voice she adopted measures like
those accorded to Demosthenes. Call
day long," she says, "I kept a rubber
open wide enough, and when alone in
my room 1 did nothing for hours to-
gether but repeat I'll di, tt di, ii dr."
The grave of William Dawes in
Kings Chapel burying ground, Bos
ton, is to be suitably marked by the
Massachusetts, Society, Sons of the
Revolution. Dawes was one Of the two
messengers, Paul Revere being the
other, who were sent by Warren on
the night of April 10, ITS, to warn
Lexington and Concord that the Brit
ish soldiers were coming. A bronze
tablet giving this and other facts is
to be unveiled on his grave on the
coming anniversary Of his exploit.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-17

Cover fresh peas with cold water,
season with salt and boil till tender.
Drain off the water, add three or four
little pats of butter, and let the butter
melt through the peas. Put them In a
vegetable dish and serve very hot. If
the peas are not sweet enough sweetep
them with a very little sugar.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-17
Kept His Vow.

The LADY, don't believe you would
work if you could. Dismal Dawson
I'd do any kind of work that didn't in
terfere with me principles. 1 had a
chanst to be a waiter onst, only I'd
swore a solemn oath never to wear a
spike-tail coat.-IndianapoIis Journal
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-17
Asbestos.

Asbestos is found in nearly all parts
Of the globe, but there is probably no
product of inorganic nature about
which there is so much popular mys-
cry. The principal claim for this re-
narkable product is that it cannot be
consumed by fire.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-17
Mexican Mineral Belt,

The only direct route to the rich
mining regions of Eastern Sonora
and Western Chihuahua is via the
Sierra Madre line, and Casas Gran
des. Trains leave Ciudad Juarez at
1925 daily except Sundays.
j. T. LOGAN,
Genl. Traffic Agent
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-17

Wanted to buy choice residence in
~ Paso, Wilson & Miller Sheldon
Block.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-17

Use Pillsbury's Vitos. the ideal wheat
food. For sale at the Ell Paso Grocery
Co.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-17
X. of L.
q. A. r

g. A. r.
Emm cit Crawford Post No. 10, G, A, X
Meets first Sunday of each month at 2:2O D.
m, at * of P hall, Ali comrades in good
standing invited to visit the post,
A G Malloy, Com,
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-17

WEEKLY HERALD So. 90 per year
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-17

Foresters of America.
Court Robin Hood No
Meets first and third Wednesday nights of
each month in Odd Fellows hall
J. r. HAMMOND, @. r.
W. r. GRAYSON, Secretary.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-17
Ancient Order of hibernia

Division No. l. Ell Paso county, meets sec
ond and fourth Sundays at K. Of P, hall
at 800 p. m. JAS. CLIFFORD, President.
NJ. r. OMAN, Secretary.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-17
a. O. u. "a

a. o. u. W.
Meets in G. a. X. hall on the, first and
third Tuesdays in each month listing
brothers cordially invited.
FRED WIDMAN, NJ. w.
@. O. KIEFER, Recorder
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-17
Fraternal Unic

Fraternal Union
Lodge No. 20.
Meets in Il. p. hall in Turner block End and
4th Wednesdays of each month.
j. G. NORRIS. F. Nj. c E MORRIS Sec
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-17

MEXICAN MISSION OF THE METHOD
wi 1St church, South. South Campbell
street near Fourth street, Rev. J. F. Corbin,
Pastor. Hours for service:
1880 a. NJ, morning wc-snip.
7:30 M, evening worship.
1000 a.. IN. S-nday school.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-17

" NJ. O. A, 8 A IN T LOUIS STREET.
- Thomas johnson, general secretary
Hours for service:
300 p, M, bible study.
400 p. m, mems meeting.
Rooms open through the week from $500 a
m. to 10: p m.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-05-12
irsuHIasNr OrFrcERa..

i1f'f tHsuRaENT OFFTcERs. aH}n1n
'times of the siege and blockade vigilancs
was relaxed, and many Of the poor
wretches escaped from their pdiaon,and
commenced wandering about the streeta
in search of food. ,Assoon a. We entered
the city the work of returning thess
lepers, some 400 or 800 in number, was
begun. Every time one crept fromlhis
hiding place he was loaded on q bull
cart and taken back to bis dreaty prison
to slowly Tot away. The appearance ~
the leper' is repulsive yet pitiful.a There
: are sem faces so contorted and disag1
ured by the terrible disease, that every
vestige of humanity seems TO, be lack.
ing;y eyes from whose leaden balls comeA
no CLEAN Of answering intelligence, ia
tell That in that deformed and shriveled
frame there still dwells d human soul
I have Seen Bodies and limbs 80 shrunk.
- en-, twisted and decayed that II seems 4
marvel that SO battered hulk had still
sufficient vitality TO hold imprisoned
the smoldering spark of life - y. :.
Manila has no, theaters worthy 81
especial mention, the Zurilla. the finest
of the playhouses Of the city, being .,
present occupied .ras barracks by onf
: troops. =, The Philippine theater, down
in the Suiapo district, 10 about the only
playhouse whose doors are now opeen Is
the public. Here u lnunbef tof native
productions have lately Ibesnl river
which are certainly unique 81 Il mot nj
~ o - q
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-05-12
OUR /. TRADE ! :! !: I MN ! Z
American Goods csoyvding Ont
British Products.
GREAT noREAsE u QUE EXPORTS.

veluas sf oar Trade 70 A1sasa Has
ouiatu1leA IN the Last Tor Years.
0ain n Dsoks. Disyslss. Tyyswrit-
srs ana DsilAsrs' narlwaxoD ie
I4sreass !. 10 100 rsa..
An evidence q tie gains witch
American manufacturers and prod
are making n their export tr1ds iAsdi.
rect composition with those Of European
nations ID found n some recsnt figures
On the trade Of South Africa. Ths. Brit.
ish and South African Gazette. which
has Just reached the bureau q statistics
at Washington. pdblishes ssriss oR Or.
ticles on the imports into sonth Africa,
In which II shows that American i'm.
ports are making 4 greater proportion
Of gains than those from Great Britain.
The exports Of British manufacturers
from the United Kingdom 70 South
Africa in February. 1899, are shown to
be o8a, 500 In excess Of those for the
same month Of 1896, while our own ex.
port figures to British Africa show m
increase in February Of the present year
Of ESQ.,, al over February Of last ysar,
the general increase in our exposts to
Africa during the eight months ending
with February being about $1,000, 000
~ compared with tho corresponding
months Of the preceding year. The re-
port Of The Export Gazette further
shows that the exports Of British manu-.
features from the United Kingdom to
South Africa in February, 1899. are
eos, $50, or $3.50, $50, below the amount