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The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-28
THE DIVISION OF THE BETSY
 BRADLEY ESTATE.

By the death of Josephus Forbes at his home 3l Forbes avenue, Tuesday, as mentioned yesterday St. PauPs Epicopal church comes into a fortune of S306, 397.S6 and the Ladies' Seaman's Friend association comes into a smaller fortune of $153, .93. The total be- quests amount to $460, 193. .86 It is a princely sum and so far as known but one like amount or one within a reason able degree of it, has ever been left to New Haven churches or charitable as- sociations.
 At the time of Mrs. Bradley's death she left an estate which was inven- toried at S345,364 3S. She left a will in which some minor bequests were made outright and then the will devised that the residue of the estate be left in trust to General s. E. Merwin. This trust was to continue till the death of her brother, who died recently and then the property held in trust was to be divided between St. Paul's church and the Ladies Seamans Friend society. One-third was to be given to the Sea- mans society and the other two-thirds to the church.
 The estate is now nearly S100,000 larger than it was when Mrs. Bradley died. The last report of Trustee Mer- win, dated January 4, 1899, shows the property to be worth $460, 193.S6.
 1on ir-1 tn hn Seamans society no conditions are inn posed, but the will specifies what shall be done with the two-thirds given to the church. Interest on one-half of the two-thirds is to be devoted to the erection of a chapel and the establish ment of a mission on the old home stead property in Forbes avenue to be known as the Forbes chapel. It is re- quested that in the construction of the chapel as much of the belongings of the old homestead be used as are avail able. It is further provided that as soon as it is demonstrated to the trus- tees of the church that the mission is lself-supporting an Episcopal church shall be built on the homestead site.
 Income from the other one-half of the two-thirds is also left to the trus- tees of the church with the condition that it be used to erect and maintain home for aged and infirm women. Those eligible to the home shall be such women as belong to St. Paul's church or the Forbes mission.
 The provisions of the testament will be carried out by the trustee as soon as possible and the beneficiaries will come into possession of their legacies in d very short time.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-28

| president of the American Association | for the Advancement of Science for the | Section of Chemistry at the Springfield | (Mass,) meeting of 1895, and in 1896 he l was elected chairman of the New York i section of the American Chemical soci- ety and reelected to that office in 1897 and 1898.
 The results of his work as chemist to the United States department of agri- culture are distributed throughout the works of that department The following are the subjects of the most important papers and works he has published: Analyses of Mars from Maryland and Virginia. Analysis of American Opiums. Study of the Poison Soils of South Carolina and Texas. Proximate Analysis of Cereals. The Tanning Value of the Woods of the Southwest
 The Influence of Magnesium Oxides on Soil Fertility.
 On the Proximate Composition of Su- gar Corn.
 On the Influence of Arsenical Com pounds in the Soil Upon Vegetation.
 The Influence of Illuminating Gas Upon the Aerial Portions of Plants.
 Bat Guanos of the Southern States.
 American Tanning Materials,
 American Wines
 Chemical Characteristics of Masem- bryanthemum Crystallinum and Sueda California.
 Southern Fodder Plants-Cow Pea and Richardsonia Scabra.
 Analysis of American Castor Beans Ricinus Sanguinarius.
 On the Peptone Forming Ferment of Plant Roots.
 Report on Beet Root Culture and Su- gar Manufacture in New Jersey
 Natural Conditions Which May Tend to the Production of Mildew and Rot
 Report on the Culture of the Sugar Beet and the Manufacture of Sugar Therefrom in France and the United States
 Report on the Culture of Sumac in Sicily
 Report Upon an Investigation of Wool and Other Animal Flores.
 Wool-Its Structures and Strength
 Report on the Agricultural Products of the United States Exhibited at the Paris Exposition of 1878.
 Report of the Physical Properties of the Wools of the Worlds Columbian Exposition of 1895
 Meteorological Conditions Necessary to the Profitable Culture of the Sugar Beet.
 Some Records of Recent Progress in Industrial Chemistry, 1897, 1898 and 1899
 The Relation of the Industries to the Advancement of Chemical Science.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-28
A VERY PLEASANT OCCASION

MT. and Mrs Thomas R. Roberts of No. 1915 Whitney avenue entertained party of little folks in honor of their daughter, Gladys. yesterday afternoon. The affair was very enjoyable, and the children entered itno the usual festivi- ties with great pleasure. The collation. served before parting was amply par taken of. Those present were Eleanor Cooper, Etta Collett, Waity Terrill Cora Hall. Mary Nagle, Ethel Pavis, Alice Pavis, Robbie Collett, Freddie Oberlin, Gussie Oberlin and Harold Kennedy.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-28
WINSTON cHURcHILL's ESCAPE.
Story of His Adventures--Now on the

Story of His Adventures--Nowo on the
 Way to Durban.
 London, Dec. 27--Winston Churchill has cabled, and the Morning Post pub fishes to-day, an account of his escape from captivity with the Boers after having been taken prisoner in the re- connaissance of an armored train at Estcourt. The dispatch, which is dated Lourenzo Marques, December 21, says:
 "On the afternoon of December 12 the Transvaal secretary of war informed me that there was little chance of my release. therefore resolved to escape, and the same night I left the state schools prison ill Pretoria by climbing the wall when the sentries' backs were turned momentarily I walked through the streets of the town without disguise, meeting many burghers, but was not challenged in the crowd I got through the pckets of the town guard. and struck the Delagoa Bay railroad. I walked along it, evading the watchers at the bridges and culverts, and waited for train beyond the first station. The 11:1O goods train from Pretoria had ar rived before I reached the place, and was moving at full speed. I boarded 1t with great difficulty and his under coal sacks. I jumped from the train before dawn and was sheltered during the day in small wood in company with huge vulture, who displayed lively in- terest in me.
 q walked on at dusk. There were no more trains that night. The danger of meeting the guards of the line contin- ued but I was obliged to follow it, as had no compass or map. I had to make wide detours to avoid bridges, stations and huts, and so my progress was very slow. Chocolate is not satisfying food The outlook was gloomy, but persevered--with Gods help. For five days my food supply was very precari- ous I was lying up by daylight, and walking by night.
 Meanwhile my escape had been dis covered and my description telegraphed everywhere. All trains were searched, and every one was on the watch for me. Four times the wrong people were ar- rested.
 '"The sixth day I managed to board a train beyond Middleburg, from whence there was direct service to Delagoa. In the evening I concealed myself in a rail- way truck under great pile of sacks. I had a small store of good water. hidden so, chancing discovery. The Boers searched the train at Ko- matipoort but did not search deep enough. After sixty hours of misery I came safely here. I am very weak, but am free. I have lost many pounds in weight, gut am light in heart. I shall avail myself of every opportunity henceforth to urge earnestly the un- finching and uncompromising prosecu- tion of the war;
 Lourenzo Marques, Dec. 22.-Winston Churchill arrived here late last night, and left for Durban by the steamer In- duna.
 A WARNING FROM QUEEN VICTO-
 RIA.
 London, Dec. 27.-The privy council held a meeting at Windsor Castle to-
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-28
A WARNING FROM QUEEN vIcTO-

London, Dec. 27.-The privy council held meeting at Windsor Castle to- day, at which Queen Victoria proclaim ed a warning to all British subjects not to assist the inhabitants of the Trans vaal or Orange Free State, or to sell or transport merchandise thereto under penalty of the law. The warning wss gazetted tonight.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-28
MIR. E W. MORLEY'S ADDRESS
DELIVERED AT THE OPENING
 MEETING HERE YESTERDAY

Of the Society of American Chemists- A Very Able Paper-Dtsttnguishe Men Present-Sketch and Portrait of President-Eiect McMurtrte of the Society.
 As detailed in another column the Society of American Chemists conven- ed here yesterday for it's annual ses- sions. Below is given the address of the retiring president, MT Morley, preced- ed by sketch of the president-elect of the society, William McMurtrie;
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-28

Lourenzo Marques, Dec. 22.-Winston Churchill arrived here late last night, and left for Durban by the steamer In- duna
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-28
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nef-PrOceed1ng to Cape ToWn.
 Gibraltar, Dec. 27.-The British' steamer Dunottar Castle, having on board Field Marshal Lord Roberts of Kandahar, commanderin-ch chief of the British forces in South Africa, arrived here yesterday evening. General Lord Kitchener who came from Egypt, to join Lord Roberts as his chief of staff, embarked on board the Dunottar Castle and the vessel sailed early this morning for Cape Town
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-28
EARLY AFRICAN WAR NEWS.
THE BOER FORCES AT MODDER
 RIVER INCREASED.
Draws the Fire of Four Guns The Rhodestan Mafeking Relief Force Making Slow PrOgress

London, Dec. 27.-The war office here has received the following dispatch from Cape Town, dated Tuesday, De- cember 26:
 There is no change in the situation. Methuen reports that the enemy's force has increased and is engaged in en- trenching three and a half miles from his outlying pickets. Methuen recon noitred with two squadrons of mounted infantry for two miles along the line, and drew the fire of four guns and two Vickers machine-guns. Four horses were hit.
 'The queens Christmas message was received with enthusiasm.
 "Gatacre is endeavoring to reopen communication with the Indwe collier ies."
 The Rhodesian Mafeking relief force. according to dispatch from Mochudi, Bechuanaland, dated Saturday, Decem- Der 16, was progressing slowly, owing to the necessity of repairing the bridges, averaging one per mile An intercepted Boer mail bag, it is said, shows that twenty Boers were killed and many wounded during the British attack on the Sequani Laager.
 LORD ROBERTS AT GIBRALTAR.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-16
The Republican Enlarged.

Our readers will observe this week
that we have changed the form Of the
REPUBLICAN to seven column paper,
using the ready print service for four
pages instead OF plate matter. BY this
arrangement we will furnish more read.
ing matter than before. Whether to
furnish six column eight page paper
all home print with plates furnished by
publishing house for the general news
and miscellaneous reading matter as we
have been doing, or to furnish a seven
column eight page paper, four pages
being of ready prints furnished by a
publishing house, in which appears the
general news and miscellany, is pro.
blem with which every publisher having
business similar to ours has to contend
The change we make this week is simply
business matter on our part. BY max.
ing it. however, we believe we will be
enabled to serve our readers even better
than before.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-16
Wheels.
church..

A young man in this city, who thinks
he is noted for his sagacity, yesterday
received something which had tend
ing to reduce perceptibly the dimensions
OF his think tank.
A couple of weeks ago he received a
circular from an eastern firm, in which
the latter offered, for only short time,
of course, a bicycle which would be sent
to any address in the United States for
the sum of 1886, the recipient OF the
wheel to agree that he would show the
machine to his friends and tell them
where he purchased it. Each bicycle
was to be accompanied by smokeless
bicycle lamp, an electric bell, CYCLIC
meter registering 10000 miles and a
nickel plated stand,
Among other good things which were
said about the bicycle was that it was a
perfect charm, strictly high grade and
modelled after one hundred dollar ma
chine. 1t was said to have no awkward
bolts or nuts visible, and although the
circular contained these significant SEN
fences: "You cannot ride the wheel and
puncture or cut the tire at does not
weigh seventy pounds, but is light and
easily handled" But regardless of these
"give away" portions of the ad, the
young man bit, and bit hard. He en-
closed the necessary 50 IS and directed
it to the "Model Bicycle Company, Of
New York." and then patiently waited
He went to every express train arriving
from the east for the past week and as
each Grated bicycle was unloaded here
his palpitator gave an ecstatic thump,
but each time he was disappointed, the
wheel was in every instance for some
other person. Yesterday afternoon he
received small, neat package post
marked New York City and when he
unwrapped the package, he found a very
cheap watch charm, cast in the shape OF
a bicycle. He will not enter the vince
tournament this season. Missouri Val
ley Times.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-16
Robt. Henderson Sells HIS Grain
Business.

Robert Henderson has completed a
deal whereby he has disposed of his
grain business at Ross to the Trans
Mississippi Grain Company, of Omaha.
They will continue the business and will,
so MIR. Henderson thinks, conduct it in
an enterprising and creditable manner.
Mr. Henderson retained his corn and
cribs.
Last year Mr.. Henderson purchased
800 acres of land in the valley of the
Red River of the North in Western
Minnesota. He expects to go up there
in April taking five or six teams with
him and will break out about half Of the
land and SOW it in fax. 1t is great
wheat country up there and Mr.. Hen
derson thinks he has big prospects there.
We hope he will not conclude to stay
there for Audubon county without Bob
Henderson wouldn't seem natural.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-16
Discovered by a Woman.

Another great discovery has been
made, and that too, by lady in this
country. Disease fastened its clutches
upon her and for seven years she with
stood it's severest tests, but her vital
organs were undermined and death
seemed imminent. For three months
she coughed necessarily, and could not
sleep She finally discovered way to
recovery, by purchasing Of us bottle OF
DIR. Kings New Discovery for Consump-
ton, and was so much relieved on TAX.
ing first dose, that she slept all night;
and with two bottles has been absolutely
cured Her name is Mrs. Luther Lutz.
Thus writes w. 9. Hammick & Co., OF
Shelby, N. c.. Trial bottles free at A. IL.
Roberts drug store. Regular size 5Oc
and 500. Every bottle guaranteed.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-16
Nice Social Event.

In spite of the inclemency of the
weather and the binding snow storm
Tuesday afternoon goodly number
responded to the invitations sent out by
Mrs. McKarahan and Mrs Jones for a
lunch sociable, the object of which was
to help swell the fund for the new
chulch, which is to be built the coming
summer. The invitation card was very
unique and impressive in its appearance.
The picture OF a poor lonely hen oc.
cupied one corner of the card with the
following letters beneath, N. r. A. 0. r.
P. to be Incorporated correctly. Var
ious answers consisting of the humorous,
sentimental and Presbyterian made
sport for the entire company. The one
fortunate enough to have it right re-
ceived prize. Mrs. A. I'll. Roberts was
the winner.
Old and quaint pictures which brought
to our minds ghosts of other days were
on exhibition to be studied out. Miss
Dooioh ooai oCiuS tho Ouly ouc VIII
guessed them all correctly also received
prize. Music also filed very pleasant
part of the program, Miss Florence
Kelly and Miss Alta Crow furnishing
rare selections Miss Beulah Soar gave
recitation which was received with
pleasure. The house was filled with the
fragrance Of roses and carnations which
helped to dispel the effect of the raging
storm without and make one feel as il
they were in the land where storms did
not come. Refreshments were served al
five o'clock after which the ladies began
bidding their hostess good-evening and
departing feeling happy for having en-
ioyed the afternoons entertainment and
helping in the building of the new
chnrcb
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-16

From the above we observe that in
Audubon county there are 4,543 persons
of school age. or these the schools
visited had enrolled 1916. or the 124
schools and rooms OF the county there
we're nine schools not visited and not
counted in the number enrolled Allow
ing these the average number Of pupils
enrolled in the other schools OF their
respective townships we have total
number enrolled in the county 308l.
This makes but trifie over two-thirds
Of those Of school age in the county en-
rolled during the winter term.
The attendance present at time OF
being visited was hardly fair to some OF
the schools as many OF the visits were
made during bad weather.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-16

Rev. f. Edwards, pastor Of the English
Boptist Church at Minersville, Pa. when
suffering with rheumatism, was advised
to try Chamberlain's Pain Balm. He
says: "a few applications OF this lini-
ment proved of great service to me. 1t
subdued the inflammation and relieved
the pain. Should any sufferer profit by
giving Pain Balm trial it will please
me-" For sale by A. H. Roberts, Drug
gist.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-16
School Election.
School election was held Monday.
The fOllpuipu &c kha vote.

School election was held Monday.
The following is the vote:
G. w. Hoover 1874
Theo. +. Myers 1888
Chas. Van Gorder -123
ID. O. Mott lis
The election of Mr.. Hoover and Mr..
Myers will secure the services of two
men who will no doubt render good
work. They have both been on the
board here before and the people know
their qualifications in that line. Mr..
Van Gorder has served several terms on
the board and has been an excellent
member. His good business judgment
has been constant aid especially to the
financial and business management of
school matters. He did not desire re-
election sufficiently to ask for it, but was
willing to serve if elected.
To serve on the school board and do
ones work well is no sinecure There is
much work to be done, much of which
is often perplexing The board is fire..
quently criticised by the public for do,
ing thing which if they did not do they
would be criticised for just as much
For part of the duties one needs good
business qualifications, for another part
educational qualifications, whilo fol-
other parts simply good judgment and
indepence.
The present school board of Audubon
is, in our opinion, quite an efficient one
The members are j. A. Nash, w. Burn.
side W. H. O'Connell, A. L. Brooks and
Chas. Van Gorder. DR.. Brooks declined
further service. The last two will be
by this election replaced by Messrs
Hoover and Myers.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-16

Those interested in bee culture in Au.
dubon county report that bees persisted
during the present winter to an unpre-
cedented extent. We think likely that
many did not give them proper care,
then the severe winter did the rest. A
few stands Of bees bring good returns il
they are properly looked after, but they
need the right kind of attention. Gar
ing for bees is something to be studied
as carefully as any other branch Of
knowledge. You have to understand
the habits aud needs of the little things.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-16
A Farewell Supper.

The trustees having sold the Presby-
terrain church, the Ladies Aid Society
have decided to give farewell supper
in the old church on Tuesday. March
2lst and hereby extend an invitation to
the public for patronage. Supper from
five o'clock till all are served. The best
the land affords for % cents. The ladies
still have their exchange in Preston's
store on Saturday. Pies. cake, bread
beans, potato chips, etc, for sale.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-16

An inducement to return property is
offered by one of our exchanges as fol-
lows: "If the gentleman who keeps the
shoe store with red head will return
the umbrella of a young lady with whale
bone ribs. silk top, and an iron handle
to the slate rooted grocer's shop he will
hear OF something to his advantage, as
the same is the gift of a deceased mother
now no more with the name engraved
upon tx.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-16

On March 25th the new ship canal
from the Gulf up to Port Arthur will be
opened and excursions at greatly re-
duced rates are being arranged from
Omaha, Kansas City and other points
There will be big crowd there. The
roads are offering rate of $500 for the
round trip from here.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-16

House painting, decorating, granting
and paper hanging done in 6rst-elass
manner. Satisfaction guaranteed or no
pay. Estimates furnished on application
at residence and shop fourth house
south of German church or at Roberts
drug store. If. FL. HENsHALL.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-16
School Notes.

Charlie Watts is again able to attend
school, his broken leg having completely
healed.
Miss Dickinson, who teaches the
fourth room, is confined to her room by
neuralgia. Miss Fern Baxter taught
her room Friday and Miss Alice Moon
Monday. Miss Lena Drury is now
teaching the room, although her arm
continues to be in very bad condition.
Prof. Hooker apnounces that Com
mon Sense in Literature and Art" is the
subject on which William Hawley Smith
will speak April T.
The Longfellow Literary Society will
give the following program on March II.
An election of officers will take place on
the same date.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-16

The stockholders OF the Ross cream
cry company had meeting at Ross Fri
day. They are arranging to commence
operations again about April l. They
have secured B. Jensen as their butter
maker this year, He formerly acted in
that capacity for the Sharon creamery
and is competent man.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-16

Switches, woven hair watch chains,
etc., made to order. Picture hair work
for lockets, etc. Orders by mail will
receive prompt attention. Satisfaction
guaranteed. MRS. A. M. CLURE,
Saw. Extra, Iowa.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-16
TIME TABLES.
G. & NV. AT AUDUBON.

q. Il NV. AT AUDUBON.
No 81 arrive 9:20 am. No. 81, depart 80 Q. I'M.
NO SO, arrive 4:40p. m. No "a, depart 10 pm.
Sunday Passenger arrives at 2:50 p. m. and
departs at 40 p. m,
J. A. HUMIsToN, Agent.
q. n. /. & p. AT AUDUBON.
No 3il arrive :46 a. m. No. 342 leaves IL :01 D. M
NO. arrive 4:46 p. m. No. 344 leaves 5 cop. m
Sunday Passenger arrives at 80 a. m. and
departs at 1855 a. m.
w w. SMITH. Agent
@. M. g. ST. p. AT MANNING.
GOING EAST. GOING WEST.
NO.. Pass. 2:28 pm. No. 1, Limited $50 a. IN
NO. 4, Limited $3.50 p. IN No. Pass ~: pm
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-16
Citizens Caucus.

A citizens caucus of the electors OF
the Incorporated town of Audubon, Iowa,
to nominate two candidates for council
men and one candidate for clerk Ito fill
vacancy will be held at the court house
in Audubon, Iowa, on Thursday evening,
March 16, 1899, at eight o'clock p. m.
III. w. HANNA, Mayor.