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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-26
Figures From Iowa Weather
and Crop Service on Values
of Iowa Soil Products.
For Every 500 in Crop Values Iowa
Farmers Had in 1896, They
Have $l45.60 Now.
Advance in Crop Values Exceed by
S29.4O on Each 500 the Advance
in Prices of Other Commodities.
Two Representative Iowa Democratic
Newspapers Declare For Mckinley
and Roosevelt-Other CAM
paign Notes.

Dies MONIES. July 23.-In speech de.
livered at Newton, Ia, Aug. 10, 1896,
Mr.. Bryan made the following state
ment:
1.-THE law upon which we base our
fight is as sure as the law of gravita.
ton. If we have gold standard prices
are as certain to fall as the stone thrown
into the air."
Every one knows that in this state
ment, as well as in all his other prophe.
cies of evils to result from the adoption
of the gold standard, the Democratic
candidate was mistaken. No one knows
this any better than the farmer and yet
the Democrats are appealing to the
farmers to come to their assistance in
the coming campaign.
Bryan and the Farmers.
Let us examine the records to ascer.
tain how the farmers of Iowa have been
affected by the gold standard.
Director Sage of the Iowa weather
and crop service, than whom there is
no better or more careful statistician in
the west, has just completed the COM
pilation of statement of the farm
value of Iowa soil products on the first
of December of each year for the decade
1890 to 1899 inclusive. There is moth.
ing political in this compilation and yet
it is very interesting reading in connec-
ton with the statement from Mr..
Bryan's speech quoted above.
Comparison of Crop Values.
Beginning with 1898 the farm value
of the Iowa crops on the first day of
December of the four Democratic years
wa a. fol1nrs.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-26
FEB KNEW THE HOWL
1T INTERRUPTED A DISCUSSION ON
THINGS BIBLICAL.

The Old Possum Hunter Tells About
wildcat scrimmage and How,
After He Thought He Had the Old
Woman Licked, She Silenced Him.
copyright. 1900. by C. B. Lewis.l
Zone evenin," said the possum hunt
or of Tennessee, "as me an the old wo-
man sot smokln our pipes on the doah-
step an feelin at peace with the world,
she suddenly says to me:
"'Zeb, do yo' know why the preacher
didn't stop with us when he was long
yere two weeks agop
Bekase he stopped with lube Tay-
lor,' says l.
"'He stopped thar, but he wasn't
gwine to till he heard what yo' had
said. Then he got mad an wouldn't
step foot over the doah.'
IAN what did sayY
"'Yo' was BLOWN round that yo'
didn't believe the whale swallered JON
er. Feared that yo' wanted to start a
fuss with somebody. What's that
whale an joiner got to do with 10?
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-26
One Way of Looking at II.

"Look at this, will your exclaimed
the real estate and house renting opti-
mist. ain this paper there is a record
of ST marriage licenses issued yester-
day"
swell, what of itT said his partner,
the pessimist of the firm, who was
leaning back In a chair with his hat
pulled down over his eyes.
what of itT echoed the oLner.
"Can't you see? Those 81 marriage IL
censes mean 81 marriages. The 81
marriages will lead to 81 inquiries for
houses, flats or at least eligible apart
ments. It's bound to stimulate busi-
ness in our line, and Wen get our
share"
THAT doesn't follow at all. Those
licenses represent TIA persons, don't
ey|
"Yes."
Probably all adultsp
Undoubtedly. What of itT
Nothing" growled the pessimist,
except that ia persons who have
itherto occupied TIA apartments will
GREATER occupy 81! You give me
ain! Go awayT-London Answers.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-26

BEAUTIFCL LAKE VIEWS an ideal
summer resort, the peculiar pleasures
of hunting and fishing being found
here at their best. The North Western
Line to afford an opportunity to reach
this favored spot, will sell excursion
tickets to Lake View at $40 for the
round trip from Audubon applying
Fridays and Saturdays, tickets limited
to return on or before the following
Monday. Apply to agent Chicago q
North Western R'y. 24-7
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-26
"OOING ONES BEST"
Success of Those Who Take This For
a Motto.

Success of Those Who Take This For
A homely rhyme found in an old
fashioned Jingle book imparts a sound
philosophy:
Thoughtful little Mary Wood
Always did the best she could.
Let us follow Mary's plan,
Always do the best we can.
At the first glance this looks very
easy, still, most of us know that there
are days when we do not by any means
attain to so high a standard. To do
ones very best implies that one has a
conscience that win not be satisfied
with half measures, that one has more
than the average amount of good
health and that ones ideal Is a lofty
one. Most of us start off splendidly
when we begin anything new. The
real testing time comes when the
novelty is worn Off and we are tired
and begin to carry the load YEARLY.
The old proverb, "A new broom
sweeps Clean" would never have been
spoken If the invariable custom of the
world had always been to do the best
on all occasions. The great cathedrals
of Europe We're built slowly through
the ages by men who did their best.
The great explorers and investigators
in science have done their best. What.
ever the work, If 1t is worth doing at
all, II is worth doing well.
The person who has reputation for
accuracy and for punctuality, whose
work is always thorough and whose
name stands for the best he can do.
never need fear that he will not find
room at the top.-Harper's Bazaar.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-26
Rebuking the Doctor.

Doctor (weary with unsuccessful eff
forts to cure patient)-Well, I've Just
one more remedy to try in your case,
and II this doesn't help you nothing
will.
Patlent-Why didn't you frankly tell
me that in the first place, doctor? II
nothing will help me, could have TAX
en- that at the start and saved the ex-
pense Of your attentions. = Boston
Transcript.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-26

Unroasted coffee berries are often
made from cat and rye flour and corn.
meal. The natural aroma of these
grains is destroyed by some process,
and after the proper amount of coffee
aroma is added the berries are formed
and caused to maintain their shape by
some adhesive substance.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-26

For growing colts Raven Stock Food
lurifes the blood, regulates the kidneys,
cur scours and exterminates worms. 1t
cures colds, coughs. distemper, pinkeye
and heayes in horses. 1t is good for over
worked horses and old horses, and pre-
vents mares from dropping their colts
prematurely. The powders are strong
give good appetite and make sleek coats.
For sale by Riddlesbarger & Fay, Poultry.
Audubon, Iowa.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-26
Brave Md

Victims to stomach
ney troubles as well as
feel the result in loss
ons in the blood, bac
ness, hesdache, and tire
down feeling. But theA
feel like that. Listen I'd
ner, ldaville, Ind. He sd
Biiters are just the thin,
when he Is all run dow
care whether he lives or /,
more 10 give me new siren,
appetite than anything l
l can now eat anything a
new lease on life." Only 81
A. III. Roberts Drug StOf
bottle guaranteed.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-26

'Ts your collector honest" asked
Mrs. Downtown Of her mllliner merely
as matter Of curiosity.
~ don't know" responded Nine.
Chiffon. 81 have sent her to you with
my bills dozen times, and she has
never yet given me the money."-New
Orleans Times Democrat.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-26
Why He Barked.

A witne in an Irish court talked so
loud tina Charles Philips, who was
counsel d the other side, said, Eel
low, why do you bark so furiouslyT
Because" said the man, looking
| hard at Philips, 81 think see thief"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-26

The native dress of the better class
Of japanese OF both sexes is loose
wrapper, open at the chest and at the
waist confined by a glrdle.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-26

When a man tells you that he doesn't
like the game Of checkers, you can be
perfectly sure that he doesn't know
how to play it.-Somerville Journal.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-26

It is estimated that an average Of
eight matches are used daily by every
man, woman and child.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-26

Larry-Be hiyins, Dinnis, that ould
hens attn tacks.
Dinnis-Maybe she's goin TO lay n
carpet-St. Andrews Gazette.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-26

Every time man sees the cloth
from which his new suit is to be made
1t looks uglier.-Atchison Globe.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-26

Pirates of the Philippines.
The Moros are born pirates. The sea
seems more their home than the land
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1900-12-01
Mortgages We're Foreclosed.

No one knows precisely the extent OF
Hetty Green's wealth. It consists for
the most part Of government bonds,
railroad stocks and mortgages, accord
Ing to the Ladies' Home Journal. She
says she is not 20 fond OF government
bonds since the finances Of the nation
have become polluted with politics.
Good mortgages Of any kind are now
her favorite form Of investment. II all
the mortgages she holds were fore
closed tomorrow twenty-elght churches
OF various denominations, in almost
as many states. would become hers, and
four cemeteries would be added to her
real estate. Besides there would be
blocks Of great business buildings and
splendid city houses. theaters, livery
stables and hotels, country residences,
farms and ranches. factory buildings
Ind thousands of acres Of valuable land
In all parts Of the country. Several
years ago she made q tour Of inspec-
ton Of sill the property on which she
held mortgages. She spent two years
travelling and staid at forty hotels in
as many cities. Since then she has
added largely to her holdings Of this
kind. The most conservative estimates
places Mrs. Green's wealth at $eo,0o0,.
eOO but 1t is probably more. She, her.
self, won't discuss the matter. except
to aav that It 10 oveystated.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1900-12-01
pho,phoresosut Sea Monster.

In the aquarium Of the Calcutta ZOO
logical society is a monster crab, re-
Gently captured in the Indian ocean,
that is attracting the attention Of the
scientists. The huge crustacean was
caught mile from shore. It's body Is
nearly two feet In diameter and its
claws are more than a yard long. 1t
has enormous eyes that protrpde in
such a way as to give it very fero-
cious appearance. The habits of the
creature Justify its looks, for on being
placed in large vessel filled with sea
water and which contained fifty crus-
taceans and other fishes it devoured
the living contents in about two
hours. The most remarkable thing
about the giant crab, however, is tia.
at night 1t emits phosphor
sparks of milky whiteness viii
bright the entire vessel.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1900-12-01
Judge Looks up Jury.

Now Iberia.-Judge Foster is de-
teHmined to put an end TO mistrials.
He has taken the unsusl step of ad-
journimg court for q week and leaving
town, aud the Dugas murder jury is
locked up until next Friday.
The case was given into their
hands and at late hour Saturday night
they had not reacheda verdict. Upon
the foreman of the jury 20 reporting
to the court Judge Foster said: "Gen-
tlemen, 50 far a. it lies in my power
to do NO, the dis ,Jsi.iou to tie up iu-
les must be broken up. You must
r,ach verdict. I will give you un-
ii next Friday morning to reach an
t5reement as to the guilt or lnno-
cence of tn accused. The clerk will
adjourn court until next Frid y morn
ing, Nov. 80, at $50 o'clock"
Accordingly, court was adjourned
until next Friday, and the jury locked
up until then. No provision was
made by Judge Foster for a sealed
verdict, and the jury must, therefore,
remain in the jury room another
week, even though verdict be reach
ed long before next Friday.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1900-12-01
KalsaP-i-Htnd Medal.

According to the Westminster Bud
get Queen Victoria has issued royal
warrant establishing Q new Indian dec
grafton entitled the Kaisar-i-Hind
medal, which has been instituted By
her majesty at the request Of Lord
Curzon Of Kedleston, who finds that
the existing orders at his disposal are
too limited to enable him to reward
the public services Of many natives
and Europeans who merit some gov
eminent recognition. Any person Is
eligible for the Kaisar-i-Hind medal,
irreapactiYe Of race or sex.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1900-12-01

Americans Capture a Filipino Stronghold.
Manila.-The fortress OF the in
surgent chief, Geronimo, at Pinauran,
which the insurgents boosted was
impenatrable, was taken and destroyed
by q picked force OF the AID and 9th
infantry, and Troop G.. Of the Fourth
cavalry, under Col. Thompson: &C.
ronimo and most of the rebels escaped.
This leader having harrassed the 9th
infantry, operating in the vicinity of
San Mateo, Mont Alban and Noval-
iehes, was finally located at Plnauran,
thirty-fve miles north of Manila.
His position was considered the
strongest in Luzen, It was o stone
fortress surrounding q steep bill sur
rounded by cannons, The Spanish
forces lost heavily in attempting to
take it.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1900-12-01
Jealous italian shoots His Fisncoe.

Plaquemine.-An italian shoema-
ker named Vincinta Burioia shot and
mortaHy wounded widow, Mrs. Bel
Ia Couche, nee Marchand, and then
put the pistol to his head and shot
himself. The tragedy occurred in a
little shop next to the store OF I. W.
Labarre, on Plaqu mine street. This
Italian had been paying his attentions
to Mrs. Couche. Nov. 5, Viucenta
procured from the clerk of court O
license to marry her. The justice OF
the peace, Emile Dupuy, went to the
residence of the widow to perform the
ceremony, but being Roman Catho'
lie she objected to being married by
the justice of the peace. So arrang-
ments were made to have the cere'
mony performed by priea, but on
the appointed day the ceremony was
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1900-12-01
Mrs. JOHN WILLIAMs.

toms, and no woman should allow
herself to reach such a perfection Of
misery when there is absolutely no
need of it. NThs, subject of our por-
trait in this sketcffys Mrs. Williams 81:
Englishtown, NJ, has Sssn entirely
cured of such illness and misery By
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, and the guiding advice OF Mrs.
PinRham Of Lynn, Mass.
No other medicine has such record
for absolute cures, and no other medi-
cine is "just as good" Women who
want cure should insist upon getting
Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound when they ask for it at store.
Anyway, write letter to Mrs. Pink.
ham at Lynn, Mass, and tell her ell
your troubles. Her advice is free.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1900-12-01

Ingleside Plantation Changes Owners.
Monroe.-Herman Meyer, the sem
ior member OF the large mercantile
establishment Of Meyer Bros, has
sold his Ingleside plantation to Hon.
E. P. Stubs and John W. johnson,
the consideration being $4,000. The
plantation, which is situated on the
Bayou Desisrd, comprises 2,45O acres,
consisting Of the old Gleason, Morgan,
Mason and Richardson. Mr.. john
son has been Mr.. Meyers manager
for the past twelve or fifteen years.
and has brought the plantation up to
a high degree Of perfection. 1t is the
biggest cotton plantation in Ouachita
parish. The reason for his selling
is said to be his desire to retire from
active business. It is also reported
hat in short time he will retire from
the firm of Meyer Bros and that the
big mercantile establishment will be
converted into stock company, with
Phil Loenberg OF Homer as one OF
the leading stockholders.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1900-12-01
Tho REQUISITES Of Government.

The requisites OF government are
that there BIO suficiency of food, SUI
fciency Of military equipment and
confidence Of the people in their ruler.
II he cannot be helped, and one OF
these must be dispensed with, the
military equipment should be fore
gone first. II it cannot be helped,
and one Of the remaining two must
be dispensed with. part with the food.
From of cid death has been the lot of
men, but If the people have no faith
In their rulers there is no standing
for the state.-Confucius.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1900-12-01
CURES RHEUMATISM OR cATARRH
IN A DAY. TREATMENT FREE.

B. B. B. Botanic Blood Balm) cures the
worst cases by draining the poison out of
the blood and bones. Aches and pains In
the bones or joints, swollen glands, drop
pings In the throat, hawking, splitting or
bad breath, impaired hearing, etc, all dis
appear promptly and permanently. B. B. B.
cures where all else fails. B. B. B. makts
blood pure and rich. Druggists, 81. Treat
mont OF B. B. B. sent free by writing Blood
Balm Co., 4 Mitchell St., Atlanta, Ga. De-
scribe trouble and free medical advice given
until cured. Medicine sent prepaid 5000
Testimonials Of cures by B. B. B., SO don't
give up hope, but try Blood Balm.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1900-12-01
Powers Appeal.

Frankfort, Ky,-In the court of APP
peals the case Of Caleb Powers
VS.. the commonwealth was submitted
without argument with leave to Ale
briefs on December l. Powers ia
under life sentence as an accessory to
the Goebel murder.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1900-12-01
Bryan Still in the Ring.

Mexico, Mo-, In a letter received
here from William J. Bryan he says:
"still believing in the principles set
forth in the Chicago platform, shall
continue to defend them, believing
the American people will yet see the
necessity for the reputation of Re-
nnhlicanism a"
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1900-12-01
TO DARKEN WINDOWS.
A Simple Device by Which This hay
De Aecemplishsd.

De Aecemplishsd.
Here Is discovery: A thin. black
India silk handkerchief tied over the
eyes liz the best remedy for the annoy
ance OF the early morning glare to
which in their bedrooms most persons
are now subjected. This Is an army
trick, commonly practiced on the
plains and in camp by those desiring
to sleep after dawn. but never before
divulged to the effete fastener. Some
officers scorn this expedient, others like
1t. and the army woman resorts to 1t
always. 1t often happens, however,
that she does not possess black silk
handkerchief. In which case she pins
black stocking over her eyes instead.
And frequently her husband IL not
above begging the other stocking.
This solves the problem Of shutting out
the light in most simple and efeectual
way, But the army woman says there
Is no reason why every woman living
In proximity to shops should not have
black India silk handkerchief.
Blinds and awnings. In addition to
window shades. are all very well to
darken q room If they are on a house,
but frequently they are not. more par
tieularfy In the country, where they
are most needed. Then. even in the
event OF having these luxuries In hot
weather many persons object to using
them because of the amount of air
these things shut out from q room.
Every one knows In the migration from
town to country how annoying the
early morning light Is to the city-bred.
particularly the women who do not
have to rise at the first crow of the
cock In order to catch train to bust
ness. Those people who are summer
Ing IN hotels and clearinghouse COM
monty occupy rooms with whitewashed
or very light papered walls. and this
rejects the strong light, which by 4
O'Clock these summer mornings begins
to turn the sleeper into wakeful,
restless creature, who. II he or she
have blinds. gets up and closes them.
but is forced for lack OF air to at least
leave the shutters open. whereby too
much light eaters. And frequently
there 10 80 little air that to bar out
any Of 1t, even by drawn blinds with
open shutters. Is out Of the question.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1900-12-01
Expert Fighting Of Chinese

From the improved lighting qualities
Of the Chinese soldier and his expert
use of artillery and small arms it Is
evident that he has profted by the
later war with Japan and taken les
sons in the gentle art Of shooting the
head off from European instructors. 1t
may be that after the Chinese trouble
Is settled the nations Of Europe will
think twice before allowing their mil
itary officers to instruct In war the
savage and semi-savage people else
where.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1900-12-01
Murderer Surrendered to German,

Washington. - The state depart
ment has issued a warrant for the
surrender to the German authorities Of
Jahann Bausr, who was held under
arrest at New York, charged with
numbering his father ct Munchmens-
ter. Bavaria.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1900-12-01
Fishers at Chicago,

Sporting goouo men in Chicago say
that every Sunday not less than 10000
people leave the city to fish. Among ali
the summer sports none is really 80
popular as angling, This Is shown by
the large and constant sale of tackle.
The department stores sell huge guam
titles Of it every Saturday morning.
They also sell live bait. minnows and
frogs in wholesale lots. Some Of the
purchasers go no farther than the lake
front, but most of them seek the lakes
and streams within an hours ride on
the trolley or steam cars.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1900-12-01
1 Evidently holding hands-"Is that young
man In the palor with Maude stillpn ask,
her father, suddenly looking up from his pa
per, VERY still, replied her mother.
Siberian Prisons Abolished.

Siberia is no longer to be penal colony
The imperial decree abolishing the former
status Is the result Of the building OF the
Trans-Siberian railroad. Nothing can com.
pare to the rapid settlement of the vast ST.
berian plains by the inrushing farmers, un-
less 1t be the rapid growth achieved by that
famous dyspepsia cure, Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters. Try it for constipation, indigestion,
dyspepsia. biiousness or flatulency, II you
would be well.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1900-12-01
rosr hoy Worked Up.

J. c. Mensghaa, ex-consul at Mann
helm and chemnits. who has been ap-
pointed professor Of eommerce in the
new School of Commerce established
by the Wisconsin State university. be-
gan work In cotton rnili,at Salem,
Mass, when only eight years old. He
attended night schools and after many
reverses managed to work his way
through Brown university.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1900-12-01
Haltar q. ,reaham.s Portrait.

A portrait of the late Walter @.
Gresham, secretary of state under
President Cleveland. is to be given a
place OF honor in the galleries Of the
emperor Of Japan. This Is to be done
as q tribute to Mr.. Gresham's services
in negotiating the treaty between the
United States and Japan which was
adopted during Cleveland's second
term.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1900-12-01
Best For the Bowels.

No matter what ails you, headache to a
cancer, you will never get we'll until your
bowels are put right. CAscARETs help ma
ture, cure you without grippe or pain, pro-
duce easy natural movements. cost you Just
10 cents 10 start getting your health lack.
CAscARETs Candy Cathartic, the genuine,
put up in metal boxes, eve:y tablet has G. G..
o., stamped on 1t. Beware of limitations.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1900-12-01
Monitor Nevada Launched

Bath, Me.-The United States mon,
itor Nevada, built by the Bath Iron
Works, was launched Monday. The
proceeding was witnessed by large
number OF people. The vessel was
released and started down the ways by
Miss Annie O. Boutelle, youngest
daughter Of Congressman Charles A.
Routalle.