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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-05-18
Allowed ONE GONE.

Mildred, the loved and precious
darling of Mr.. and Mrs S. C. Curtis,
of this office, after two weeks of
lingering pain and suffering, pass
ed away Saturday morning. Her
pure, sweet, young spirit freed from
the mortal remains took it's flight
to the unseen and distant shores of
time to join that innumerable band
OF little ones that has gone on be-
fore to await the coming of the low
: ed ones that remain behind await
ing the final summons. They ten
derby folded her little hands, closed
her sparkling eyes, closed her lips
and the voice they loved so we'll
was stilled, and the sweet prattle of
babyhoou, and the merry laugh of
childhood was gone. They covered
her little casket with budding roses
and other springtime flowers laden
ed with sweet fragrance. All that
tender, loving hands could do, had
been done and the little form of
mortal clay now lies in bright
and hallowed spot in Maple Grove
Cemetery, but her spirit has return
ed to Him who gave it. Tender
words of love and sympathy are
sweet and precious, but words of
love and deeds of kindness can new
er fill the place of sorrow, nor COM
pensate the loss of dear and pres
cious child.
They say if our beloved dead
Should seek the old familiar place.
Some stranger would be there instead,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-05-18
Discovered By A Woman.

Another great discovery has been made and
that too, by lady of this country. disease
fastened its clutches upon her and for seven
years she withstood its severest tests, but her
vital organs were undermined and death seem
ed imminent. For three months the coughed
insessantly, and could not sleep. She finally
discovered way to recovery, by purchasing
for Consumption, and was so much relieved
on taking the first dose, that she slept all
night: and with two bottles has been absolute
" cured. Her name is Mrs. Luther Lutz.
Thus writes W. G. Hamnick K Co.. of Shelby
N. G. Trial bottles free at o. w. Houston's
drug store Regular size soc and 81 90. Every
bottle guaranteed
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-05-18

l consider it not only pleasure but
a duty | owe to my neighbors to tell
about the wonderful cure effected in
my timely use of Chamberlain Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. / was
taken very badly with fiux and pro-
cured bottle Of this remedy. A few
doses of it effected permanent cure. 1
take pleasure in recommending it to
others suffering from that dreadful dis
ease.-J. w. Lynch, Dorr, West Vir-
ginia. Sold by G. w. Houston, Extra;
A. H. Roberts, Audubon.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-05-18

Diamonds may be black as well as
white, and some are blue, red, yellow,
green, pink and orange, but there is no
violet diamond, although, in addition
to amethysts, there are sapphires, ru-
bies and garnets of that color
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-05-18
Quite Clever.

Bob-How do you stand with your
employer so well, Tom? You never
laugh at his jokes.
Tom-No. but dine at the same res
taurant, and pretending not to see him
l retail all his Stories saying loudly,
81 can't tell it so we'll as he can, but
here's rafting good yarn Mr.. D. told
us this morning. I've been promoted
three times in year. -Answers
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-05-18
Watson Sails For nranila,

SAN Francisco, May l7.-Rear Ad.
miral John G. Watson, who will re.
ieve Admiral Dewey in command Of
the Asiatic squadron, sailed for his post
on the steamer City of Picking yester-
day afternoon.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-05-18
Birds Nests.

Many birds vary the composition of
the outer layer of the nest according to
the circumstances. If the nest is located
among growing leaves, the outer layer
will be of green moss; if on dark
branch. of natural colored lichens.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-05-18

John Guidinger has sold his res
taurant business to Thomas Lohn-
er who will continue the business
at the old stand. Mr.. Guidinger
will, more than likely, engage in
some kind of business in Extra.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-05-18

Miss Kit Connrardy has got oh,
SO tired of being jostled about in
those prairie schooners," in the
John Connrardy Caravan, that she
has decided to come back to home
and mother
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-05-18

Word has been received that Sa m
Minser was burned out, at Carson,
this last week, being unable to save
but little of their household effects.
We are informed that he carried no
insurance. The people here are sad
to learn of his misfortune in his new
home
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-05-18

1t two tuning forks of the same pitch
are placed facing each other. the one
sounding, the other silent. in few Sec
onds the one which was silent will be
giving out distinctly audible sound.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-05-18

George Trip, who now lives near
Wiota, and William Swolley, who
resides at Oaktield, were in town on
Saturday shaking hands with their
many friends.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-05-18

The New York State capitol is the
costliest building in modern times.
Nineteen million six hundred thou
sand dollars having been expended
on it to date
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-05-18

The Scandinavian Quartette that
was billed to appear at the Extra
Methodist church recalled all Iowa
dates, hence their failure to appear
as Der announcements
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-05-18

City Marshal Nate Carper is in
the city today, from Audubon, Wis
iting with our Marshal Sherman
Humphreys.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-05-18

William Ludwig purchased one
of those nice soft cushioned spring
wagons and now his family take
solid comfort while coming to town
on SATURDAYS.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-05-18

Dentist F. NJ. Hunt was called to
Atlantic, last Friday to attend to
the office there while his partner
was at Des Moines attending the
funeral OF a relative.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-05-18

Don't fail to attend the Congrega.
tional Endeavor next Sunday even
ing. The topic is The Gift of Pow
err" The President Of the Society
Miss Lottie Bennett, will lead the
meeting.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-05-18

There is to be an interesting and
profitable teachers meeting at the
High School Room, in Extra, next
Saturday, beginning at ten O'Clock
in the forenoon.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-05-18

Adversely is poultice which re-
duces our vanity and strengthens
our virtues-even boy never feels
half so good as when he has just
been spanked and set away to cool
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-05-18

Y. X. Sexton moved into the Odell
property, Friday. which he recent
ly purchased, at the corner of Edg.
erton and Washington streets.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-05-18
How Balloon. Are Made.

SALOONS are manufactured of gold
beater's skin, which. though small toy
ones had been made of it. could not be
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-05-18

Henry Bush and his sister, Miss
Lena, drove to Atlantic, Saturday,
and passed the Sabbath with the
family of Henry. !.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-05-18

STRAY.-I have taken up at my
place black SOW, weighs about two
hundred and fifty pounds.
WILLIAM WAHE
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-05-18

Miss Myrtle Stotts, of Audubon,
visited relatives and friends here
Friday and Saturday. Miss Myrtle
is the kind of a girl that we like to
meet, and her friends are always
pleased to see her
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-05-18

Always put off until tomorrow any
evil you can do today.
Journal
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-05-18

Ralph Hawks and wife now occu-
Ply the Henry Bush property, at the
north end of Park street. This is
their first housekeeping alone and
they are as happy in their new
home as two little kittens.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-05-18
Extra News

Who was the strongest man?
Jonah! Cause a whale couldn't
hold him after he'd got him down.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-05-18

Misses Verna Croy Minnie Ander-
son and Margaret Henry are at
Atlantic attending the District
Meeting of the Christian Endeavor
Society, as delegates from Extra.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-05-18

Last Saturday evening when the
Methodist Choir met at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Beebe they were
given couple Of genuine surprise
parties. Now it so happened that
that was Mrs. Beebe's birthday and
she had prepared "a jolly fine
spread" in honor of the event and
when Frank came home from the
depot he found the other members
of the Choir seated about the table
waiting for him; that was surprise
party one. lis said that the way to
a mans heart is through his ston-
ach so when Frank had fed the
inner man till he could hold no
more he treated those assembled to
some genuine plantation melodies,
sung in his best vein; that was sur
prise number two. This awoke a
mirthful spirit in the Rest of the
Choir and they all sang songs rang
ing from the sublime to the ricidicu-
lous. The evening quickly passed
and midnight rang out from yon
tower ere they sou ght their downy
couches. Western Iowa has no bet
ter singers than the members of the
Extra Methodist Choir.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-05-18

Hoods Pills cure biliousness.
Mailed for 25c by C. I. Hood & Co.,
Lowell, Massachusetts.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-05-18

The only way to define kiss is to
take one, then go sit down all alone
out of the draught and smack your
Inns
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-05-18

Sherm Humphreys, our popular
Marshal, bought one of Doctor
Riley's fine young driving animals.
Sherrn thinks he will have the finest
animal in the town when 1T becomes
a year older and is we'll broken
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-05-18

What people say about Hoods
Sarsaparilla is that it cures when
all other remedies fail. Therefore
you should take Hoods Sarsaparilla
in preferenca 10 all others
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-05-18

Mr.. u. Dimick expects to go to
Chicago, next Saturday, with two
cars of stock from his own yards.
Mr.. Dimick has one of the finest
stock farms in the county and he
always keeps the yards full of cat
tie and hogs.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-05-18

The recital given at the Methodist
choir by Mrs. Carmichael and
pupils assisted by the Methodist
Choir, Monday night, was one of
the most worthy and notable events
that has been witnessed by our peo-
pie. 1t was worthy owing to the
musical talent that it helped to de-
velope and notable owing to the
superior ability and skill shown by
those who have been under the
training of Mrs. Carmichael. 1t
was remarked at the close of the
entertainment, that "if all those
who make it. practice to take part
in music for the public, would die
tonight their places would be filled
tomorrow" The program consisted
of instrumental and vocal solos,
duets, trios and quartetts. The
music did not merely show that it
was especially prepared for the oc-
casion but showed as we'll, that all
who took part, possess a knowledge
of music and ability to execute
The most of those who received in
vitations We're present and while
much interest was manifested in
the rendering of the pieces by the
pupils, the audience went wild
when Mrs. Carmichael favored
them with her music that was per-
feet and faultless. She has done
much for the town and the people
gave expression to their apprecia-
ton of her work at the recital Mon
day night.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-05-18

Mrs. Duval who has been visiting at
John Reuschling's the past winter left
for home Tuesday at West Chester,
Iowa. BERTHE Duvall- came to accom-
pany her home as she is SO yesrs old.
l have opened a ladies' hair dress
ing and shampooing parlors where I
will be pleased to meet all ladies who
desire work done. Call and give me a
trial. All work satisfactorily done.
Mrs. E. J. SPENCER. Parlors over
H. NJ. Talbot's residence.
Court convened Wednesday morn
ing, Judge Green on the bench.
The docket was read and other pre-
liminaries gone through with. There
were but few cases assigned and the
only case that seems to attract atten-
ton is the case appealed from the
Board of Supervisors as tolthe validity
of the petition for mulct saloons.
Judge Macy will come over in about
two weeks to try this case. There are
many minor cases to be tried but the
term will be of but little interest.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-05-18

Buy the new Home Sewing ma
chine at Geo. Henshaw's.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-05-18

Mrs. William Radcliff, of Audu-
bon township, and Mrs. ". II. Bolts,
of this city, are receiving home
treatment for an affliction of their
eyes, and we are glad to state that
both ladies are improving nicely
Under the treatment
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-05-18

Drank Stotts, after two weeks
visit with his parents and friends,
departed, Monday evening, for Sher-
idan, Wyoming, to resume his du-
ties as chief clerk in Superinten-
dents office in the Governmental
department of Forestry. Frank has
good position and few young men
are adapted and qualified to fill a
like position. He likes the country
and his work.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-02-12

medan priests subject him to . sys-
tom OF excitement that will turn him Into
IA wild beast. They madden HIS already
disordered brain, they make still more
supple his oily limbs until they have the
strength OF steel and the nervous force of
the tiger or panther. They sing TO him
their impnssioued chants. which show to
his entranced vision images of the eter-
naily young and beautiful companions
who arc calling him, opening their arms
10 receive him. Thus prepared, the iura-
mcntado is ready FOR everything. Moth
Ing can stop him. nothing can make him
recoil, He Will accomplish prodigies OF
valor borne along by buoyancy that Is
Irresistible, until the moment OF death
seises him. Ho will creep with his conn
panions Into tho city that has been as
signed to him. He knows that he Will
never leave t. but he knows also that he
will not die alone. and lie has but one ain,
Ito butcher as many Chrlatians as hc
can,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-02-12
|0raphic Sketch
la v1TTasso1::- Of the Philippines.
the Courier Journal Tells of Strange
~. people with Whom We Have Just to War and Who
~ % Death the Gateway to Happy Future Life.

tives and foreign immigrants alike BIZ a
system OF taxation that savored of black.
n all and conlscation, The governor gen.
eral had a junta or cabinet Composed Of
the archbishop of Manila, the captain gen.
eral of the army and the admiral OF the
navy stationed In the colonies. The ad
ministrative power lay with the governor
general and the archbishop. and the re-.
ligious orders of the Spanish Catholic
church were the practical controllers ,ln-
der their superiers, OF the fortunes and
the fate OF every locality and village that
Spanish power had been able to subjugate
to Its iron rule. The first permanent set
Element Of the Islands had been madc by
the missionaries. and upon the succession
of these Philip II had conferred peculiar
and most rigorous powers OF civil and re-
ligious government, which have been lit
tie change. The result through four CEN
turtles was the acquisition of vast wealth
by the religious orders the possession of
well defined incomes from monopolies and
collections and the perfection OF a ;sys-
tenn of espionage that deprived the inhab-
itants OF refuge from the rapacity of the
conquerors. The persistence and intocr-
ance OF the system had been secured by
excluding all native born persons from
under either the civil or
church branches. All civil servants and
priests were native born Spaniards sent
out for the purpose to take their instruc-
lions from those already adept in oppres.
sion, and ambitious to surpass their pre-
decessors lr the fortunes to ne acculnu.
ltted for the nome churches or by the
court favortes who returned to SPAN 10
dazzle the supporters of the crown with
the glory Of a short term abroad in the
service OF their country. The trying eli
mate of the Philippines, which is tropical,
subjected to violent monsoons, seasons OF
drenching rains and an almost intolerable
heat lasting from March to July. has made
1t necessary to change continually the
Spanish administrators. From the gov
ernor general down TO the private soldier
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-02-12

ono would be n fair average: about $40 per
month. had some figures which / went
over for tho purpose Of an article to the
clerg' suppose We might call Ii an al
iowahce made by the government to the
clergy, general allowance OF 1000. 900
pesetas o'it of q total OF 100000 pesetas.
Quostion--seyeD hundred thousand doll
lars?
Answer--Yes. sir. For the Franciscan
college In Spain and passages OF priests
from spain 10 the Islands, 275. 600 pesetas.
or S2IbOO gold, For the maintenance OF
tue Manila cathedral, 2pi,00O pesetas, or
S2s 400 gold For the maintenance OF the
cholf Scho1l, 10000 pesetas. or $1,000 gold,
Iotal, hohaiQ00 pesctas, or SlS,9 gold:
80 that the net result is 100000 gold out
Of a total Of SsOo0,000 gold Besides the
above amounts, paid direct to the clergy,
the sums extorted by the priests for mar
ragos, e9ie OF indslgences feasts. masses,
Duriala. bnpEsius scrapulhrles, etc., are
estimated at 100000 pcsetas, or $1,000
600 gold.
ouestion--Does the church here have
right 10 levy a tax on the peope2
Answer-Yes, sir. Up TO the time OF
Jovelars administration, | think, In 1888.
the church used to have Ia reals n head
for the sanctorum tax. Since that period
they havo no direct tax of so much u
head, but now II IL collected by the
treasury, and they receive what Is esti-
ury, 80 the tax remains the same. but is
paid 10 tho church by the authorities.
Question--Do tho priests have any way
Of plundering the people of money!
Answer--Oh, yes. The amount extorted
by tie church for atteotation Is estimated
at about l0,000,000 pesetas, or sl,00J,0
gold. There Is another way the priests
will get money ou, OF the people. They
will say; "The feast of our Lady OF So.
and-So 10 to take place on the goth OF this
month / shall look to you to pay some
thing on that They will go to Captain
o.and so and say: '.you are generous.
and we expect SO much" II he says he
can not pay so much they will keep ask
Ing. and perhaps reducing the amount He
is afraid to refuse entirely, and they will
finally squeeze out anything up to $500,
How the money goes nobody knows. 1t
goes into the hands OF the priests and
the feast comes of, the candles are there
aud lighted. and all the necessary para
phernalla. etc, usual az such times, and
they have 10 be content l suppose q large
revenue comes from that.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-02-12

In the hay. Button, the great naturalist.
entered his etudy In court costume, his coat
covered With lace ruffes and his sword
buckled by his side,
Milton, on the contrary. perhaps because
he was so poor. composed his wonderful
poems while wearing an old coat, with
HIS hoad turned over his shoulder.
II is related OF Schiller that he could
compose nothing unless his feet were In
ice water. a
Chnteaubriand, too. dictated articles to
His secretary as he walked UP and down
barofuoted on the cold bare floor OF his
apartments.
Bcnthnm could aot write unless he was
sitting on small bits of paper.
! Cooper, tho American novelist. sought
insplration by filling his mouth with pas
! titles.
! Byron required the odor OF trufnes. with
which no fillod his pockets.
| Baizac. even at midday. wrote by the
| light Of two candles.
Fiauhert neyor wrote word until after
smoking Il strong pipe. And finally. most
curious OF all, great Italian writer felt
| Inspired only when his two favoritc cats
were curled up ON his shoulders.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-02-12
New york'H Two New Drinks.
RON, =, Nan, Nnr1r l altar

Within the last month New York has
formed the acquaintance of two drinks that
oven tho oldest roundcr is forced 10 admit
are new ones on him. The first of the
strangers now trying to obtain a foothold
here is tho National drink of Mexico
pulGue IL is not kept at all bars, by any
means; but q few places on Broadway
serve Il. Pulqpe Is imported In pint bot
ties. 1t looks like buttermilk and has a
mawiish disagreeablo taste. though Xix
ing Tor IL is said to be easily acquired.
The poi cocktail is the other. 1t is Ra-
waiian innovation. which has just landed
TO construct a pol cocktail portion OF the
imported paste 10 diluted with milk TO n
consistency suitable to taste, is added
and the mixture is drunh ice cold
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-02-12

lave watterson's history Of the
~ which is the most charming
=, conflict yet printed and which
u, novel, contains the following
4 .ecount of the PHILIPPINES and the
.,p Character:
4. ,n,,,npires had been discovered by
4. .dyenturers and had been in The
~, ~ the Spanish crown for more
N Gears. during all of which time
mn and rapacity of the sovereigns
y 4. governors sent out to admins
,sloulal affairs, had provoked many
,s,r, and uprisings. The archi-
which consists Of from 1900 to
s.-y,te Islands, only few of which
!, considerable size. contains mixtures
I. rost savage and untrsctable popu-
4 the world. These occupy the
~ Islands OF Luzon, Mindanao, sa-
4 "a panay. Luzon has an area of
sooO square miles, nearly equal
4. slsis Of Illinois; Mindanao covers
Y Il 40 square miles. nearly the area
4. state Of Kentucky. The land area
Z. archipelago is estimated at $4,000
X miles, equal to the whole of New
|S,ad and New York.
4 4 y
Y crder to comprehend the problems
\ ecuironted the American forces III
| Philippines, the peculiar contradic-
n Of tribal prejudice and the oppres-
|, ii the Spanish government must be
a,,asred The colonial government was
nhlHered by governor general, In
|i,iIy selected N Spain. The place vas
"a 10 reward crown favorites, who could
a. home after few years OF services
n normous fortunes wrung from ma
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-02-12
OF Interest to Property owners.

see by advertisement in The Post
property advertised rs unknown. l and
others that I know have assessed our
property regularly aud paid taxes, Tor
which we have receipts. What will he
the consequence II parties don't see notice
published and have their property sold
without their knowledge? II would be
advisable for all property holders to look
over the tax list published, us It might
cause them to avoid considerable ann y
nnco, Taxpayer.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-02-12
who Asuinn,do Is.

Who Aguinnido Is.
Emilio Aguinaldo was born March
90, 1869, at Cavite. Viejo.
When % years old be was elected
mayor OF Cavite.
On August u. 1896. Aguinaldo be-
, came leader OF the insurgents. The
, revolution started on that day.
He fought four battles with the
Standards and was victorious In all.
He lost but ten men, to the Span
iards 1875.
On December "a, 1897, a peace was
established between Aguinaldo and
! the Spanish.
Aguinaldo received 100000, but
the rest of the conditions of peace
were never carried out.
In June last Aguinaldo issued a
} proclamation, expressing desire
, for the establishment OF native
administration In the Philippines
under an American protectorate.
In July he issued proclamation
fixing the 18th day OF that month
for the declaration Of the independ-
, ence Of the Philippines.
In November Aguinaldo defied
, General Otis, refusing to release
, his Spanish prisoners.
The cabinet on December cabled
General Otis to demand the release
OF the prisoners.