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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-08-24
A DESPERATE RIDE.
He Bra~ed the Storm of Bullets and
Saved the Regiment.


THAT is one of the bravest men ]
ever knew" said General Rosecrans,
pointing out his inspector general, Ar.
thur c. Ducat. IL saw him coolly face
almost certain death to perform a
duty. Three on the same duty had
fallen before his eyes, and he had to
run the gantlet of thousand mus.
kets, but he did it"
The words were spoken to James r.
Gilmore while on visit to "Old
Rosey's" army at Murfreesboro, who
records them in his Personal Recol.
lections."
General Rosecrans referred to Du-
cats behavior at the battle of Iuka.
The inspector general had observed
that a regiment of General Stanley's
division was about to be overwhelmed
by much larger force of the enemy.
Ride on and warn Stanley at once,''
said Rosecrans as Ducat reported the
danger. An acre on fire and swept
with bullets lay between him and the
menaced regiment. Ducat glanced at
it and said:
General. have wife and chill
dren."
You knew that when you came
here" answered Rosecrans coolly.
''I'll go, SIR" said Ducat, moving his
horse forward
''Stay a moment. We must make
sure of this" said the general, begin
ming to write dispatches. the paper
resting on the pommel of his saddle.
He wrote three; gave one to each Of
three orderlies and sent them off at in
tervals Of about 60 yards over the bull
let swept field. Then he looked at
Ducat. who had seen every one of the
orderlies fall lifeless or desperately
wounded. Without q word he plunged
into the fire, ran the gantlet in safe
ty, got to Stanley and saved the regi-
ment, but his clothes were torn by
mimic balls, and his horse received a
mortal wound
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-08-24
Alaska steamer Arrixes.

SEATTLE, Aug. 21-The steamer
Roanoke arrived last night from St.
Michaels, Alaska, with $50 miners and
gold dust estimated at $25O,ObO. Most
of this was brought out of the Cape
Nome district. G.. Price had the larg-
est individual amount, about 100000.
The failure of the Roanoke to bring a
large amount Of gold dust from Dawson
is explained by the fact that she failed
to make connections with the Yukon
river boats at ST. Michaels.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-08-24
Insure yo,tr yrO,cisig crops
in the Farmers State Mutual
Hail association. Cost Sece,l
Cents 0a acre last gear. This
ut cost!
THEO PATTY agent. Eni,'a.
THE STAY AT HOME.

There's dress an hood to buy FIR Jane,
A pair O. pants FIR John,
whole outfit f'r Buster Bill,
An winters comm on.
But baby Nan, the stay at home.
Jis' laughs an never knows
That all on earth she has to wear
Is ole made over clothes.
There's books to to buy FIR them at school
1t makes pore man sick
To hear 'em holler 'joggafy"
An mental 'rithmetic.'
But, thank the Lord, the stay at home
Is mighty hard to please
Jis' gifts the family almanac
An reads it on her knees.
An writin books an DRAWN books
They never seem to think
How much it costs to buy SIGH truck
An pencils, pens an ink
But little Nan, the stay at home,
She knows her daddy's pore
Jis' gifts a charcoal pen an writes
Her lesson on the floor.
There's boots to buy FIR Buster Bill,
An boots to buy FIR John,
An shoes FIR Jane an ma an l,
Till all my moneys gone.
So Nan, the last, the stay at home,
Is left to do without
Jis wears her homemade moccasins
An crows an crawls about.
Pears like that all rake an scrape
Won't hardly satisfy
The pressin needs O. Bill an John
An Jane an ma an l.
But baby Nan. the stay at home,
Is full O. sweet content
Jis' cuddles up in daddy's arms
An never wants cent.
George Weymouth in Century,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-08-24
POETRY WHICH BURNED.
The Successful Scheme of Rhyme
ster to Make Money.

ster to Make Money.
A very wealthy, sedate and enter
prising manufacturer in Pennsylvania
has brother who is trif1ing, dissipat-
ed and of course spendthrift. But
the fellow now and then displays re-
markable ingenuity in making a
raise" All his life he has INDUCED,
among other bad habits, that of writ
ing execrable verse, much of which,
however, he has managed to get
printed.
Lately he conceived the monstrous
idea of having all his stuff printed in
a book and with the aid of an unscru-
pulous printer succeeded in bringing
out the 'work" in quite handsome
shape. But in the most affectionate
terms he dedicated" the book to his
wealthy brother, who regards his near
and dissolute kinsman's poetry" as
really the most reprehensible thing
that the incorrigible fellow does.
But the rhymester and his "black art
accomplish knew their business. They
printed a large edition of the book and
sent copy to the wealthy man. who
Immediately purchased the entire edi-
ton and the plates and made words
that burn" Of the poems" by means of
a bonfire. He also sent to his cruel
brother and induced him to accept a
salary to do nothing but throttle his
verse tiend.
The wicked printer obtained capital
enough to go to Chicago and carry on
reputable printing establishment,
and the bad brother is earning more
money by keeping his verse fiend 81
lent than better poets do by keeping
their muses. constantly at work-Wo-
mans Home Companion.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-08-24
She Insisted,

did that man to whom you were
just talking say your affairs were mis-
managed?" asked AR, Meekton's wife
severely
Now, Henrietta, that was simply a
little aside. 1t wasn't intended for
your ears at ALL
II insist"
"Oh. well. if on insist; he didn't say
my affairs We're mismanaged! He said
they were Mrs.-managed. "-Washing-
ton Star
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-08-24

The forest area of all the British pos
sessions in America is estimated at
about SO0,O000O0 acres. The settler has
tut his way into the fringe Of the vast
woodland, but his depredations are
nothing as compared with the terrific
tcourge Of fire which has rampaged
through it at different times.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-08-24
Montana TROOPS behaved bx Typhoon.

MANILA, Aug. 23.-The typhoon that
has been raging for the last two days
has kept the United States transports
Zealandia and Valencia, with the Mon.
tana troops on board, in the harbor.
The United States cable ship Hooker,
formerly the Panama, which grounded
in the north channel off Corregidor isl.
and about a fortnight ago, will prob.
ably be knocked to pieces. A hundred
miles of cable and $4,000 worth of in.
struments are on board the steamer.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-08-24
Idolita Wins the Futurity.

READvILLE, Mass, Aug. 22.-The
grand circuit fixture for the Readville
mile track began yesterday Only one
favorite reached winning money and he
did so without giving the others chance.
The Futurity event for three-y ears-old,
won by Idolita, 2:l214, was faster than
the favorite, Extacy, could 20.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-08-24
Indian Trouble Is Over.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 90. - General
Merriam yesterday made telegraphic
report to the war department. on the
trouble among the Indians at Navajo
Springs, Ariz. His account comedies
with the press reports and stated that
no further trouble is expected. The
troops have returned to the post.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-08-24
How Is Your Wife?

Has she lost her beauty? If so Constipation,
Indigestion, Sick Headache are the principal
causes. Karls Glover Root Tea. has cure
these ills for half century. Price 25c and
SOC. Money refunded if results are net sat
isfaotory. G. W. Houston 2
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-08-24

Did you ever notice how the man
who is too lazy to knock the ashes
from his cigar will have to spend sew
eral moments later in brushing them
off his othes?-Cambridge Press.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-08-24
Do You Know

Consumption ls preventable? Science has
proven that, and also that neglect is suicidal.
The worst cough or cold can be cured with
shiloh's Cough and Consu mption Cure. Sold
on positive guarantee for over fifty years.
{, w. Houston.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-08-24
Filipinos Repuls.d at Angeles.

MANILA, Aug. 1S.-Eight hundred in
surgents attacked Angeles yesterday,
but the Twelfth regiment drove them
into the mountains. Three ditched To-
comotives were captured. None of the
American troops were injured.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-08-24
Reeds Resicnation jain,

AUGUSTA, Me-, Aug. 23.-The re.
signation of Thomas B. Reed as con-
gresham in the First Maine district, to
take effect Sept. 4, was received by Gov
ernor Powers yes terday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-08-24
Does This Strike You,

Muddy complexion, Naseating breath come
from chronic constipation. Karl's Glover
Root Tea is an absolute cure and has been sold
on an absolute guarantee for over fifty years
Price Csc and Soc. G. W. Houston. 2
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-08-24

We apprehend that black cats, take
them rough and running, have brought
more heas than good luck.-Detroit
Journal.
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Continued CD Fifth Page.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1899-01-13

cision was reluctantly received by the
leaders of the party here. The great
expense attendant upon the proceed
ings is the rock upon which the contest
split.
In the appointment of the senate
committees Senator Johnston was
placed on the following committees:
Ways and Means, Cities and Municipal
Corporations, Legislative Expenses and
Irrigation.
The most conservative estimate
places the cost at $4,000, while others
claim it cannot fall short of double that
sum. The only similar case known to
attorneysis the celebrated Barslow case,
in Wisconsin, which is said to have
cost S45, 900.
The papers we're fully prepared last
mig ht, and at a late hour we're signed by
Attorney General Pyle. The chances
were four to one that Phillips would
have won the suit had he stuck to his
oft repeated determination to prosecute
to a finish. The last conclusion reach
ed by his attorneys, however, was that
the case could not be finished for sew
eral months, and there would have
been little party ad santage in his TAX
ing the otfic" fLer the adjournment of
the legislature. 1t is believed an
agreement has been reached with q
populist faction, whereby the republi-
cans platform legislation can be passed
over Gov. Lees veto.
The house today fixed the compensa-
tion of employees as follows: Chief
clerk. S6 per day; first assistant $3.50;
second, s4; bill clerk, 81; sergeant-at-
arms, $3.50; assistant, $3.50; postmaster,
81; chaplain, SO; committee clerks,
$3.50 and SO. The salaries are some
what higher than provided by the
SENATE.
The senate adopted the report of a
committee on legislative expenses
which appropriates s2l $4,000 for this
purpose, Sl3,50O of which is for per
diem and $4,000 for employees and the
remainder for mileage.
J. D. Kress, of Mitchell, will be clerk
OF the committee on warehouses and
grain grading.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1899-01-13
DIED VERY SUDDENLY
Mrs. George MeuterS Iied Last Satur-
day Morning Of Pneumonia-.Si
but a Short Time.
Lodges are Busy at Present Installing
Their New OffCers.-HaYe Social
Features on Side.
THEIR ANNUAL MEETING
First National Bank Directors Held
the Annual Meeting and Listen to
Good Reports Of Officers.
DEATH OF MRS. GEO. MEUTERS.

1t Came Peacefully and Quietly, but With
Suddeness That Was Overwhelming.
Mrs. Geo. Meuters died at her home
on east Second street SATURDAY morning
at 1880 o'clock, aged 81 years, and the
announcement brought a shock of sur
prise and sadness. About two weeks
ago Mrs. Meuters had an attack of the
grip and wns quite sick for several
days, from which she had nearly re-
covered, when she took more cold and
was seriously i'll with pneumonia. Fri
day she was feeling some better and
there was not the least apprehension of
nything fatal, but early this morn
ing she was not feeling quite 80 we'll
and asked her husband, just as he
was starting away for his work at the
Milwaukee depot, to remain with her
1t was not long before her breath came
in short gasps and she passed away
peacefully and calmly, she being con-
scious to the last. Around her bedside
was gathered her mother, Mrs. Kuhns
and sister, Myrtle, who have been with
her during the past week. The death
of Mrs. Meuters is particularly sad, be-
ing young in married life and the flu
ture held out more allurements of hap
piness. Mr.. Meuters was heartbroken
by the blow which came to him and
his many friends sympsthize with him
in the loss of his beloved wife.
Funeral services were held over the
remains of Mrs. Geo. Meuters Monday
morning at her late residence at 10
o'clock. She was q member of the
Degree of Honor and a number of mem
bers of that lodge attended the funeral
in body The services at the house
were conducted by Rev. A. G. Stevens
and the remains were taken to Alex.
andria for interment. Mr.. Stevens
and about twenty members of the order
accompanied the remains to the last
resting place, whore the rites of the
order were given. The following were
the pallbearers: F.. S. Schirmer, NJ
Brennan, Geo. Liko. Thos. Liddell
Thos. Kinney and Paul Stowell.
number of handsome floral tributes were
sent by friends who held the deceased
in high estimation.
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THEIR ANNUAL MEETING.

Stockholders of the First National Bank
Hold Their Annual Meeting.
The annual meeting of the stock
holders and directors of the First
National bank was held in the bank
parlors Tuesday evening and q full
representation of the local directory
and stockholders was in attendance.
The following officers were elected for
the ensuing year:
President-D. T. Gilman.
Vice PRESIDENT. W. Seaman.
Cashier-O. L. Branson.
Asst. Cashier-H. P. Beckwith.
Stenographer-Netti D. Wells.
Directors-D. T. Gilman, ]. d. New
conner, j.. S. Daniels, A. A. Boynton,
G. NJ. Swan, I. w. Seaman, T. A. Dun
can, j. o. Walrath, o. L. Branson.
The condition of the bank is such ss
to be matter for congratulation among
its stockholders and friends, and under,
the able management of o. L. Branson
| there has been vast increase in the
business duriag the past year, as the
last statement made to the comptroller
of the currency would indicate. On
December l3, 1897. the deposits were
SS5, ,5ll.08, and call made on Decem-
ber lst, 1898, the deposits aggregated
Sll ,364.29, which shows an increase Of
over S25, 900 in deposits during that
period, and also demonstrates degree
Of prosperity on the part of the bank
and it's customers.
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NUMBER Is.

V. G.-Mrs. L. G. Thomas.
Treasurer-Mrs. N. j. Nielsen.
Secretary Hannah Walstrum.
WardeD-Mrs. Amelia Adams.
Conductor--Mrs. Eta Bowman.
r. to N. G.-Mrs. Nettie Johnston.
L. s. to N. G.-Mrs. Maggie Perry.
.aslde Watch-Ella Wallstrum.
r.. S. to V. G.-Mrs. W. N. Hollands.
L. S. to V. G.-Mabel Warne.
: Chaplain-Louisa Curtis
When the ceremonies were complet-<
ed refreshments were served in the ad-
joining room and sll partook OF the
viands which had been donated. Both
lodges are in aourishing condition
and expect to do quite a good deal of
work in the coming year in the way OF
having number OF applica-
tions filed upon which to act
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1899-01-13
HELD A JOINT INSTALLATION.

The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Installed
Their New Officers Saturday Evening.
tits becoming quite popular, where
it 10 possible, for the frateunal organi-
cations, which have auxilixries, to in
dulge in social features in connection
with their installation of officers. Sat.
urday evening the Odd Fellows and
Rebekahs held joint installation and
the occasion was .raught with much
pleasure in the way of q banquet. The
exercises were first opened with the
ceremonies for the Odd Fellows and the
following officers were installed by
Geo. W, Law:
N. CIV. II. Bloss.
V. G.-John Reierson.
Secretary-N. j. Nielsen.
Treasurer-Jos. L. Lovinger.
r. S. to N. G.-K. A. Johnson.
L. S. to N. G.-S. B. Sphinx.
Warden-O. j. Fish.
Conductor-W. N. Hollands.
l.. Guard-H. o. Fish.
r. S. to V. G.-Geo. Carton.
L. S. TO v. CO. h. Perry.
r. S. S.-Geo. Law.
| L. S. S.-Walter Hooker.
Chaplain-M. Halphide.
At the conclusion of the Odd Fellows
work the Rebekahs installed thei,
officers under the guidance of Mrs. w
a. Bloss, as follows:
N. G.-Mrs Clara A. Lukens.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1899-01-13
FROM THE STATE CAPITAL.

What is Being g.Acoompltshed at the>Leg-
islative Session at Pierre.
Special Correspondence to THE REPUBLICAN.
PIERRE, Jan. 9.-Sunday was the
quietest day during the legislative
session ever Witnessed in this city.
The abandonment of the gubernatorial
contest has precipitated quietude
never before known. The leading re-
publicans who were here in the inter-
est of the contest left for home today.
Rev. Mr.. Csrhart, of Mitchell, OF the
State Enforcement league, is here with
dispensary bill that is four pages
larger and several times more strin-
gent than the South Carolina plan. It
proposes to place the manufacture and
sale of liquors under state board, to
require purchasers to execute an iron
clad oath, and to leave it optional with
counties whether they will have dis
pensaries or total prohibition. It
limits the dispensaries to the large
towns.
A resolution will be introduced to-
day requiring the appropriation bill to
be reported the fortieth day. The idea
is it to send it to the governor
in time 30 that the legislature will
have An opportunity to act on any items
he may see fit to veto.
A revenue bill is in course of prepar-
alton by republicans that will give ex-
tended power TO assessors, boards Of
equalization and the like, with view
to catching money, stocks and other
property of that kind which now es.
cape. 1t will be moulded after the
statute OF Indiana.
! The republican joint caucus tonight
besides electing a steering committee
will make the bill abolishing the office
of insurance commissioner a party
measure. The anti-free and home pat
ronage bills will be similarly treated.
Bills were introduced in the senate
as follows: To appropriate $4,000 fol
a commercial department at the schoo
of mines; reducing the rate of interes
in redemption cases to 7 per cent; ap
propriating 81 ,53S to reimb burse Hanson
county for the Phelps murder trial
providing that noxious weeds shall b.
destroyed within the time specified b,
county commissioners; appropriatins
$500 to j. B. McCloud for board o
men and horses during the Indial
uprising of 1S90-9l; appropriating s37
as u deficiency for clothing furnishes
the soldiers home.
The following bills were introduce
in the house: To reduce the rate q
interest to 8 per cent; to exempt $40
worth of personal property from taz
alton: to permit voters who cannot rea
to have assistance in marking ballots
to enlarge exemptions from execution
to permit personal property to b
redeemed within 10 days after chattt
mortgage sale; for veterinary surgeo
to be appointed by the governor, at
salary of S. per day and expenses; I
impose tax on gifts, legacies and b
|
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1899-01-13
THE G. A. R. AND w. R. C.
They Joined Together in. Installing the
Officers of the Two Orders.

They Joined Together ins Installing the
Officers of the Two Orders,
Monday evening the G.. A. r. and
W. r. G. met in their hall to install
new officers, and large number of
both orders were present to witness the
ceremonies. Geo. A. Silsby installed
the G. A. r. officers, as follows:
Commander-W. Fl. Turneaure.
Senior Vice-D H. Brown.
Junior Vice.. T. Michels.
Adjutant--H. 81. McLain.
Chaplain-H. w. Kress.
Surgeon-B. S. Barnard.
Quartermaster-F.D D. Powers.
Officer of Day-A. G. Pringle.
Officer of Guard-Paul Stowell.
Sergeant Major-W. Plotner.
Delegates to encampment-J. B.
Wolgemuth, A. G. Pringle, T. E.
Blanchard. -Alternates-W. Plotner,
D. II. Brown, L. r. Bingham.
Trustees-Luke Richards and Paul
Stowell.
When these ceremonies were COM
pleted the floor was yielded to the W.
r. G. and Mrs. S. j. Moore installed
the following:
President-HelenK Kibbee
Senior Vice-Anna M. Williams.
Junior Vice-Susie Tenney.
Secretary-Mrs. Anna Wallace.
Treasurer-Clara A. Lukens.
Chaplain-Martha Litsey.
Conductor-Carrie Cole.
Asst. Conductor-Mrs. Anna Bar
nArd.
Guard-Mary Halphide.
Asst. Guard-Mrs. Alma Parry.
Color Bearers-Mrs. Clara Daniels,
Mrs. Emma F. Robinson, Mrs. Jennie
Wolgemuth, Mrs. Emma Silsby.
Delegates to annual encampment-
Anna Barnard, Ann Thompson, Emily
Silsby.
The balance OF the evening was spent
in camp fire topics and happy addresses
we've made by Commander Turneaure,
Adjutant MeLain, Geo. A. Silsby and
J, M. Adams.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1899-01-13
Shipping In Cattle.

Il. b. Carey, Of Mt. Vernon, was in
the city on his way home, having been
down to Sioux City and purchased 3
carload of yearlings, which he shipped
to Mt. Vernon to dispose Of among the
farmers.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1899-01-13

Because of tho Great Expense the Con-
Test on Governorship Abandoned.
Special Correspondence to THE REPUBLICAN
PIERRE, Jan. THE governorship
contest has been abandoned. This de-
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1899-01-13

GIVEN UP THE CONTEST.