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Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-09-11

~Poor DEAR" she said one day. "Hs
| tried 30 hard to speak. II he only
sould have told his wants." We never
asked her any questions. We just let
her talk on, feeling that this was kind
| est and best. inferred from this last
| rcm4rk that her husband had been af-
fecte0 with paralysis. particularly as
| she had said on another occasion, Il
used to SIT At my window and James
sat at his, sewing. he looking out OF
the windows at what was going on in
the street. He seemed perfectly hap
py as long as l was there. But then
We can never tell. ] often wish now
that had done more for him. or could
have learned better what he wanted"
What did the physicians say or dor
asked.
They said 1t was the breaking up
OF the system by old age. | never
felt that they quite understood the
case"
Poor little thing! Married to an
aged paralytic and yet regretting his
death as the breaking up OF the one
tie on earthl What .desolation, what
utter desolation her case seemed to
me! was moved to take her in my
arms and weep with her. which was a
great deal for me.
Not only was the late Mr.. Knapp old
and imbecile and paralytic, but he had
other traits which must have rendered
him highly Objectionable as daily
companion.
Just about this time every after
noon l always gave James a bowl OF
cream with fresh sponge cake in 1t.
He would not touch 1t unless 1t was in
q certain bowl nor unless 1t was fresh
from the bakers. And yet they tried
to persuade me that he didn't know
anythIng!"
From which l inferred that. added to
his other peculiarities. the late Mr..
Knapp possessed an extremely unpleas-
ant temper
And. oh. Mrs. Curtis" she walled.
after the poor dear was dead and
gone they wouldn't let me bury him In
the family lot" From which | inferred |
that the dear departed had come OF
family OF unpleasant tempers. Such
heathenish doings I never heard tell
Of. Surely. however they felt towards
him during his life, nothing but fiend
would deny him the family resting
place after he was dead
But l forgot my interest In Mrs.
Knapp and her affairs by reason OF
ZONE of my own. / had delightful
etter from Tom Dixon. saying he
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-09-11
tho sun is the matter with tn. woman.

| tho sun is the matter with the woman,
anyway" he exclaimed.
you ought to be ashamed CT your
SELF" replied /. severely. mo wonder
the poor woman Is shocked to hear
you speak of her husband In that way
after he's dead and gone"
Tom stared again. And then he
broke into such spasms Of laughter
that thought he had suddenly lost his
mind. l had heard of such things, but
l had fortunately been spared the sight
of them so far.
"Her husband" e exclaimed, when
he could catch his breath, as he wiped
the tears from his eyes. Her hus-
band, She hadn't any husband. Shs
never was married. Jim was her old
black cat!" and then he went of again
into spasms.
No wonder the hard hearted relatives
had objected to having all that was
mortal OF "the late Mr.. Knapp" laid
in the family lot,
Mother and I looked at each other
and said nothing. What was there to
say? But we thought things. / don't
know whether they were the same
things or not but we certainly though.
things.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-09-11
Humors of the War.

| Two or three correspondents and
soldiers who had been through the
Cuban campaign met the other day,
and many were the pathetic and ridic-
ulous anecdotes told of their expert
ences. We repeat one or two, which
illustrate American character under a
great and unusual strain. After the
battle at San Juan" said one, IT
crawled into the bushes. What with
loss of blood, no sleep and battered
nerves, l thought the end had come
There was smoke near by, and
dragged myself to it. A private, COW
cred with mud and blood, wearing
ragged trousers and half of a coat, had
kindled a fire and was brewing some
tea. He looked at me, and then pour
ed out some in tin cup and brought
1t to me. 1 never tasted anything like
it. 1t put new life into me- That's
good tea / said. Yes he answered.
It's made only for the mandarins.
import 1t from China for my own use.
I'm particular about my tea. / hid a
package in my knapsack.' Just then
he was ordered away. The next day
1 saw him digging in the pits, and
asked who he was. 1t was young
Blank, from New York. That fellow
they said counts his money by mil
lions There were some queer meet
ings on the field" said another man.
"One of the southern generals had lost
a son in the first week of the war. He
came to Cuba as inspector general,
leaving his other son at home. But
the boy enlisted and come to Cuba as
a private and was digging in tho
trenches when his father rode past
with his staff. Hello, dad!' he called.
Hello, boy! The general went down
and took the young fellow in his arms.
After we came home, at the peace ju-
bilee at Philadelphia, l heard big
volunteer say: Miles and Dewey are
well enough. but B. is my man for the
presidency He's a general, but he
wasn't ashamed to kiss private In the
/ saw him do it,"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-09-11

would be with us for week. Now.
Tom was q favorite cousin OF mine.
and spent good deal of time fur
nishing up my little belongings so that
| might look my very best when he
came. And then, l was putting finish
ing touches to Toms room, too. until
the minute he arrived. SO that I really
had no time to talk to Mrs. Knapp or
to listen to her II she wished to talk
TO me.
Dear old Tom! How good 1t was to
see him that day with his blithe ways
and "bonny brown hair!" We talked
and talked till supper was called. and
then we still talked all the way to the
dining room door. and yet we found
time to say nothing about anyone but
ourselves. As we seated ourselves at
the table I saw Mrs. Knapp's vacant
place (for she was q little late) and
realized that had not mentioned her
presence In our household.
Why. we have a boarder. Tom"
began. In answer to his look OF inquiry
at the empty place. Just as l spoke
she glided In.
why, who on earth would have
thought Of finding you herel" and he
shook her hand In a grasp SO hearty
that could see It was painful to her.
She colored family, and said little
This is, indeed. surprise.
Mr. Dixon" and l read between the
lines that the surprise was not an al
agreeable one.
But Tom didn't seem to notice any
thing (most men are dumb about such
things. you know. so kept my eyes
and ears open. and waited for develop
At last they came. and in the most
manner.
so hear poor Jim Ii gone At last?"
Baid Tom. turning to Mrs. Knapp a.
be buttersd his seventh biscuit (Tom
always was rather greedy youth. and !
enjoyed most heartily the good things
u this life. mothers cooking among
Ihem)
"Oh. Mr.. Dixon. how can you speak
u him in that way!" exclaimed the
widow. hurrying from the room. In . |
1t Of sobbing.
Tom stared.
well. I'll be darned What under
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-09-11
FEW CLIMB STAIRS PROPERLY.
There Is Right and Wrong Way fer
That Simple Act.


That Simple Act.
II one would avoid fatigue in climb
Ing stairs. necessary act In city
where many buildings have no
elevators. he must learn to do 1t prop
erly A physician of repute tells how
this should be done. Usually" he
says. "a person will tread on the ball
OF the foot in taking each step. This
Is very tiresome and wearing on the
muscles Of the legs and feet. You
should in walking or climbing stairs
seek for the most equal distribution Of
the body's weight possible. In walk
ing up stairs your feet should be
placed squarely down on the step, hest
and all, and then the work should be
performed slowly and deliberately. In
this way there Is no strain upon any
particular muscle, but each one Is do
Ing its duty In natural manner. The
woman who goes upstairs with a
spring Is no philosopher, or at least
she Is not making proper use of her
reasoning faculties. The habit, too,
of bending over half double when as
cendinE 4 flight Of stairs Is exceedingly
reprehensible. In any exertion of this
kind. when the heart Is naturally ex-
cited to more rapid action, 1t Is de-
sirable that the lungs should have full
play. The crouching position inter
feres with their action, the blood is
imperfectly aerated, and there Is trou-
Bile at once. Give the lungs a chance
to do their work everywhere and at all
times"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-09-11

veteran called to him. Tho cd col
der had been puzzling as to where he
had seen that peculiar, slotlching, weak
kneed gait, and had now solved the
puzzle. "Hello!" said the veteran,
don't you remember me?"
"'Deed, boss, but l don't remember
you"
Don't you remember sitting on
rail fence near Culpepper Court House,
down in Virginia, thirty-five years ago,
watching the Union soldiers marching
by? A lot of your friends we're work
ing In the field-but you remember the
soldier who pulled you off that fence,
strapped his knapsack on your back,
and made you march along with him?'
The whites Of the colored mans eyes
and teeth had become more expressive
every second. Indeed I does'' he
calculated "And you wuz that man?
I'm powerful glad to see you, boss!
But how you've changed"
We'll" said the veteran, Sits been
some little time since then, and you
don't look exactly like you did, Then
they fell to discussing old times. The
colored man had remained with the
regiment three months, and afterward
Joined one Of the colored regiments ana
fought throughout the war. The white
man had won his commission and lose
his arm. 1t took some time to talk
over such things, and then the two
veterans shook hands and parted again.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-09-11
Unmatched In History.

In the barbaric land OF the semi
savage Yankees (for particulars SEQ
Ell Tiempo) there was given by
wealthy people to colleges, academies.
seminariss and art institutes during
the first half of the current year, tho
enormous sum of $30,000,O00. This
enlightened benencence cannot be
matched by any other land under the
sun. 1t is unparalleled In any age.
TEMPO please copy-and COMMENT
Mexican Herald
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-09-11
STORYETTES.

The most talked-of verses oliver
Herford ever wrote were submitted to
the editor of Life, and they were re-
ed out on their third journey to Life,
accompanied by note to the editor.
my dear Mr.. Mitchell" 1t began,
during your recent absence from your
office, your office boy has been return
ing masterpieces, one of which l In
close. Please remit at your earliest
convenience" And the editor did re-
NIT.
While In New York. and before he
had made any hit, the elder Sothern
had dispute with Laura Keene, con-
corning some trivial affair at a re-
hearsal, and Miss Keene went into one
of her tantrums. After the quarrel on
the stage she retired to her dressing
room, and. still angry, sent for Soth-
ern and began to rate him fiercely.
stop. Laura-stop just minute!" in
terrupted the comedian; and advanc-
ing to the light, deliberately turned it
down. What do you mean by that,
sir?" she demanded In rage "Oh.
nothing" replied Sothern; but you
have always been so lovely to me that
l can't bear to look upon your beauti-
full face when you are in passion.
Now. go on
Lord Russell of Killowen. the chief
justice OF England, was up in Lon
don for few days last long vacation,
and accepted a friends invitation to
lunch at his club. After luncheon q
scratch rubber was with difficulty got
together The fourth man, q young
subaltern In the guards. only joined
after mentioning that he played a very
poor game Unfortunately the chief
justice cut him as a partner several
times In succession. At first he only
fidgeted little. and made one or two
mild inquiries. But after something
extra diabolical. his lordship broke out
with: 81 really think. sir. you are
playing badly on purpose to annoy
me-" "Oh. shut up!" said the soldier:
how can any fellow play when you
keep jawing at him." Lord Russell. |
with quiet dignity. observed: II
don't think you know to whom you are
speaking, sir" "Oh, yes, do" said
The warrior: you are the lord chief
Justice, but you're not In your bloom
ng police court now"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-09-11
War veterans Nee. After Many Year.

Philadelphia Inquirer: There is a
hale and jolly one-armed veteran oc-
cupying an important position in the
custom house over in New York, who
the other day told friend OF Gu
rious chance meeting. A middls-aged
colored man wandered into the veter-
ans department with basket contain
ing pretxels. candy and other delica-
cies Of the season. Finding business
dull, he was on his way out, when tho
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-09-11
Ho~sehold Notes

William understand you moved
your family last week. Jackson-Yes.
our servant girl didn't like the loca-
ton We wefs in.-Ohio State Journal
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-09-11
CAMPFIRE SKETCHES.
GOOD SHORT STORIES FOR
THE VETERANS

Tho Beers Fighters-War Veterans
Meet After Absence of Thirty-Fivo
Years-Drum-H Horses In British Army
and Navy.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-10-05
A Trying Situation.
When the car had stopped at the co

When the car had stopped at the cor
ner poor looking woman got on.
please take a seat further forward
said the conductor, and he waited for
her to do SO. The woman paid no at
tention. The conductor repeated what
he had said before, adding that she
was in the smoking seat. But the
woman did not bulge.
The conductor said it all again with
greater emphasis. The woman looked
somewhat uncomfortable, but did not
stir, nor did she say a word. The con-
ductor was getting exasperated, as the
car had been waiting at the corner all
this time. So he went along to where
the woman sat and helped her to
alight. 1t became evident then that
she did not know what she was expect
ed to do, as she started for the curb
stone, to wait for another car. But the
conductor motionee her to another
seat and helped her on. Then she said
her first words:
"Ich ferstehe NIGHT Englische."
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-10-05
V4NFl|zlD { B%4YTVN

Horace Bartlett made flying trip
to Atlantic Tuesday.
Mrs. Ellis Crane, of Extra, is here
for short visit with the Edmundson
family.
Ben Wilson, the carpenter, receiv-
ed visit from his brother Of Anita
Sunday.
Elijah Pearson and Isaac Shlrey
are down on the Ballard estate doing
some carpenter work.
George Frederkson and Hans and
Jesse Nymand were down to Atlantic
on business, Monday.
The Misses Ollie Pippin and Grace
Campbell, of Extra, were at Brayton
Tuesday visiting with friends.
Johnny Burns and Sam Pearson
will conduct dancing party at the
Oaktield hall Saturday evening.
Mrs j. S. Harter and Mrs. B. f.
Greer will leave next Saturday for
short visit with relatives at Wood
bine.
l.. Q. Heath was at Extra Tuesday
transacting business and while in the
city made pleasant call at the JOUR-
NAL office.
VIM. Sheppard and wife who now
live south of Atlantic, were Sunday
visitors with old time friends in Oak
field township.
George Jessen has four carpenters
at work on his new residence west of
town and the building will be in
closed this week.
Frank Heath who was considered
in very dangerous condition from a
relapse of typhoid fever, is now
slowly convalescing.
Chas. Jenkins passed through Bray
ton Tuesday enroute for Wiota to
look after the crop on the farm he
recently sold near that place.
l. P. Hallock is having a new resi-
dence erected on his farm south of
Lorah, now occupied by Sam Crane.
The building will cost about $1,000.
We erred last week in saying that
the Brayton Woodmen met the first
and third Monday of each month.
1t should have read the first and third
Tuesday of each month.
A number of Brayton people will
assist in the reception to be given the
Audubon county soldier boys at Au-
dubon Immediately upon the return
of the 51st Iowa. The event will
occur about November LIST.
Mrs. I. L. Kelley, Miss Sadie Null
cavy and I. P. Blake, all living il
this vicinity, departed on the flyer
this morning for Butte, Montana.
Mrs. Kelley goes to join her husband
Hon. T. L. Kelley, former represen-
tatiye of Audubon county in the
state legislature, who is now engaged
in the lumber business near Butte
Mr.. Blake will work for him.-At-
lantic Telegraph, End.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-10-05

The Oaktield Township Creamery
on Monday shipped from the Brayton
station 100 pounds Of nice delicious
butter and the Elkhorn creamery
shipped 1900 pounds. The goods
were all consigned to firm in Cleve-
land, Ohio.
Mrs. George Pontias, whose home
is in the northern part Of the state, is
| lying very i'll at the home of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Starr
of Oakfeld township. DR.. koob is
in attendance. The lady came here
on visit.
Andrew Hanson and family went
to Brayton this afternoon to settle on
farm near that place which Mr..
Hanson recently traded tor. Mr..
Hanson has been working in Goodale
q Rasmussen's planning mill for som e
time.-Atlantic Telegraph, 30th.
All creamery patrons are hereby
reminded Of the big creamery meet
ing to be held at Extra on Wednes-
day, October 18th. 1t will be the
first exposition of butter and butter
makers contest ever held in Audu-
bon county. All are cordially invit-
ed to be present.
John Doyle and family have re-
turned from Illinois, and moved into
the Slender house recently vacated by
Mrs. Blom and family. John has his
old job on the section again and is
now industriously picking away
under the instruction of Foreman
Fred Edmundson.
Mrs. David Beers is reported in a
very serious condition at her home
south of Oakfeld. Mrs. Beers is in
her Goth year and has been an intense
sufferer from rheumatism for several
years and this spring especially her
health has been very poorly. There
does not seem to be much hope for
her recovery.
Charley Bison has added to his
collection of relics on display at his
drug store, Mauser bullet that came
direct from the Philippines. It was
picked up by member of the First
Nebraska, who recently returned
from the scene of war, the Filipinos
having dropped large quantity OF
the bullets, while retreating from the
| battlefield.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-10-05
They Want to BE Heard.

To speak of the present franchise
proposals of the Transvaal read as a
solution to the whole South African
question is nothing short of criminal
folly and willful blindness. They are
barely basis for discussion. We
require such a voice and such an influ-
ence in this state as will once and for
all stop the possibility of its being used
as the center of Boer scheming, and
bring it in line with the Anglo-Boer
South African states in the one pursuit
of peaceful development and progress.
Is Sir Alfred Miner to be sent the
way of Grey and Frere? Are we to
witness yet another great betrayal? We
shall await the next news from Eng
land as decisive on these great ques-
lions.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-10-05
State of Ohio, CITY of

Toledo, Lucas County,
Frank j. Cheney makes oath that
he is the senior partner of the firm OF
f. j. Cheney & Co., doing business in
the city of Toledo, County. and State
aforesaid, and that said firm will pay
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for
each and every case of CATARRH
that cannot be cured by the use OF
HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed
in my presence, this 9th day of Deem
Der, a. d. 1856.
A. w. GLEASON,
Seal Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter-
nally, and acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system.
Send for testimonial free.
f. j. CHENEY q co. Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-10-05
Notice..

To ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
My wife, Mary Jane Akers has left
my bed and board without cause or
provocation whatsoever, and any one
harboring her or trusting her can
look to her for their pay, as will
not be responsible for her debts.
3A RALPH AKERs, SR.
Brayton, Iowa, October 3, 1899.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-10-05
Give the Children a Drink

Called Grain-O! 1t is a delicious, appetizing
nourishing food drink to take the place of cotf
ee. Sold by all grocers and liked by all who
have used it because when properly prepared
it tastes like the finest coffee but is free from
all its injurious properties Grain-O aids di
gestlon and strengthens the nerves. 1t is not
stlmulant but health builder, and children
as well as adults can drink it with great bene
tit. Costs about one-fourth as much as coffee.
15c and 25c.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-10-05
Our Latest Music Offer.

Please send us the names and addresses
the piano or organ and 25c in silver or post
age and we will send you all of the follow
ing new and most popular. pieces of full
The Flower that Won my Heart, now being
sung by the best singers in the country;
Mamie 0'Rouke. the latest waltz song;
March Manila, Dewey's March-Two Step
as played by the famous U. S. Marine
Band, of Washington, d. c., and five other
pages of popular music. Address. POPU-
LAR MUSIC Co., indianapolis, Indiana.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-10-05

PERSONALS.
Clarence e. Ward of Dayton, O., has
painted 533 steeples.
Maitre Labori is one of the best
amateur athletes in Paris.
Lord de Gray, eldest son of Lord
Ripon, is said to be the best shot in
Great Britain.
The Prince of Wales misses the
grouse shooting, now in season, but
which his illness prevents his enjoying.
Charles ]. Stille, who has bequeathed
$4,000 to Yale, was president of the
University of Pennsylvania until 1880.
Senator Quay is now on his way to
Canada to fish. He has already anglad
in Florida and at Atlantic City this
year.
The Church Review has an excellent
and characteristic story about the
Archbishop of Canterbury. 1t is stout
ly denied by the ritualist press that
the clergy sought judgment on the
question of lights and incense from
the archbishops. One of them on be-
ing carpeted by the primate said: "But
have not asked your grace for a de-
cision." NO" was Archbishop Tenn
pies grim response; "but you'll have
one" He had it.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-10-05
IAN Oddly in Railroadine.

"There goes man." said the railway
magnate, who surprised me this morn
ing"
How in the world did he succeed in
doing that?"
Game into my Office and confidently
informed me that he had been inter-
ested in my progress for long time;
that he had at the very start predicted
brilliant future for me, and said that
was more than fulfilling his extrava-
CANT early expectations.
"Well?"
Well. after all that he left without
| asking me for pass to anywhere"