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New-York tribune., 1900-01-09
PROMOTIONS IN TIE ENGINEER CORPS.

Washington, Jan. S-The appointment Of Gen
eral William Ludlow, lieutenant colonel of engi-
neers, to be brigadIer general in the Regular
Army has caused the following promotions in the
Corps of Engineers:
Major w. H. Heuer, stationed at San Francisco,
to be lieutenant colonel Captain c. Med. Town
send, stationed at Rock Island Ill., to he major;
First Lieutenant Robert McGregor. stationed at
Little Rock, Ark, to be captain; Second Lieutenant
F. W. Alstaetter, stationed Willets Point N Y,
to be first lieutenant; Additional Second Lieutenant
E. NJ. Markham, stationed at st. Augustine Fla
to be second lieutenant
New-York tribune., 1900-01-09
ARMY AND NAVY ORDERS.
Washington. Jan. &-The following Army and
Navy orders have been issued:
ARMY

The assignment of Major lieutenant colonel JAMES
ALLEN, Signal Corps, to relieve Major
Richard z. Thompson, Volunteer Signal Corps from
his duties as signal officer. Department Of the Pa
cifio and Eighth Army Corps is announced.
The retirement Of Major JOHN w. SUMMERHAYES,
quartermaster, by operation OF law, Is announced.
Major LEON S. ROUDIEZ, quarermaster, is relieved
from temporary duty San Francisco and will pro-
ceed the first transport sailing to Manila to take
charge. under the supervision of the chief quarter
master Of the construction of refrgerating and ice
plant Manila.
Acting Assistant Surgeon DAVID J. JOHNSON. at
Fort slocnm, New,York, will proceed without delay
to Fort Warren, Massachusetts, TO relieve Acting
Assistant Surgeon John Ryan DevereuX, who will
proceed 70 Washington for annument Of contract.
Lieutenant Colonel JAMES W. REILLY. Ordnance De
partment, will proceed from Watertown Arsenal to
the works OF the Driggs-Seabury Gun and Ammuu-
tou Company official business pertaining to the
cost OF the plant of the Tropenas process OF
casting
NAVY.
Lieutenant B. F. HUTCHINSON is ordered to duty the
Wabash Navy Yard Boston, January l5
Chaplain w. o. H0LWAY is detached the Vermont
January 10 and ordered to special duty at the Navy
Yard New-York
Lieutenant P WILLIAMS ordered duty in the ONCE
Of captain of the yard. Navy Yard. League Island,
New-York tribune., 1900-01-09
LAWTON FUND A GREAT SUCCESS.

SIGHT.
Washington, Jan. s.-The Lawton Home Fund IS
attaining noble proportions. and General Corbin is
OF the opinion that there is about sS5.0OO IN
sight The contributions received reported since
noon Saturday amount to 1886 q, making the
grand total ss 400 S. General Corbin says that in
addition TO this is reported that there is fund
of $4,000 in San Francisco and another Of S.
New-York not yet turned in, and there is doubt
that other sums viii be reported
New-York tribune., 1900-01-09
Guaranteed Black Silks

noakn shall beueom
T. advantages
&c NSsmb
2ayadw silks
store nped6co
Zee Pau deS
New-York tribune., 1900-01-09
A Sale of Onyx Tables and Cabinets

A number of styles are to be closed out-good ST
bly, in price, but these were bought before the rise In
today third off some, half off others-now they
TABLES
$7.S0-1oxlo In. onyx top; in. shelf; was $l2.
$S-l4xl4 IN. onyx top; in. Shelf was $3.50.
$lo-l4xl4 in. onyx top; in. shelf; was SIS.
Basement.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-22

ptactical and good. Adjournment was
then taken to the evening session, held
in the NJ. E. church which, was address.
ed by Gov. Shaw.
At the evening meeting E. n. Taggart
presided and the Clover Leaf Quartet
gave two pieces of music. Rev. Matheny
opened the meeting with prayer. The
room was filled with a very attentive
audience. Gov. Shaw gave one Of his
entertaining addresses, full OF common
sense and good philosophy. He didn't
soar any but he drove home truths in his
own peculiar way. When be elaborates
and illustrates truth that he wants to
teach it isn't easily forgotten. His lead
ing thought was that we must, il pos
slble, do little better in the future than
We have done in the past or competition
will leave us behind. This is an age OF
progress. He spoke at length of farm
life, Of its advantages and disadvantages,
of the education of country and Of town
boys and girls, Of choosing a business or
profession, and of many other subjects
Of vital interest to all, and gave advice
that will surely be helpful to many.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-22
THE LEADING ARTICLE.
Advent and Development of the Edi-
torial In Newspapers.

Advent and Development of the Edi-
torial In Newspapers.
81 know what leaders are, for have
written Them" said Benjamin Disraeli
In the course Of speech in the house
Of commons, and, though all Of US may
not have written leaders" for The
Morning Post and other newspapers,
like Disraeli, we all at least know the
meaning of the term leaders"
For more than 100 years after the
publication of the first daily newspa-
per The Daily Courant, which consist
ed Of small sheet printed on one side
only and made its appearance in Lon
don In March, 1902, the "dailies" con-
fined themselves to what Is perhaps
the proper business Of newspaper,
the publication of the largest possible
amount Of news, and made no attempt
whatever to mold or direct public opin-
ion.
At the opening of the nineteenth GEN.
fury "the leading article" first appear
ed in the morning papers. 1t was orig
inally called the "leaded article" be-
cause Of the "leads" or spaces intro
duced between the lines to spread out
the article and give it an imposing ap-
pearance in order that it might at once
attract the eye Of even the most casual
reader. After a time 1t was called
leading article" or "leader" or "edi-
torial," names by which 1t is now uni
versally known in newspaper offices.
At the beginning leaders" were pub
lished only tentatively. Their publica-
ton was irregular. In form they were
brief-we should call them editorial
paragraphs" now-and they were prin-
cipally used to direct special attention
to some important event recorded in the
news columns. But IS years ago they
became a settled and regular feature
Of the daily newspaper and potent
agency for promoting opinions, pollti-
cal, religious and social.-Cornhill Mag
aZine,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-22
Robbed the Grave.

A startling incident, of which Mr.
John Oliver, of Philadelphia, was the
subject, is narrated by him as follows
81 was in a most dreadful condition
My skin was almost yellow, eyes sunkeI
tongue coated, pain continually in back
aud sides, no appetite-gradually grow
ing weaker day by day. Three physi,
clans had given me up Fortunately a
friend advised trying Electric Bitters;
and to my great joy and surprise, the
first bottle made Il decided improve
ment. continued their Use for three
weeks, and am now "a well man.
know they saved my life, and robbed
the grave of another victim" No one
should fail to try them. Only Scots.
guaranteed, at A. II. Roberts drug
store.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-22
His Hint For a Raise.

"There is in the employ of our house."
said the hardware drummer. "a young
man who is assistant bookkeeper. He's
a steady chap, minds his own business
and is as shrewd as they make them.
The other day the senior partner Of the
firm, who seldom comes around, made
tour of inspection, and as he ap-
preached the assistant bookkeeper he
noticed the solemn expression on his
face. Desiring to be genial. he said:
"'How are you, young mann | see
you are at your work. That is good.
Close attention to business will always
bring its own reward. Tell me, what
are you earning now per week?
'The young man, without moments
hesitation. answered, Twenty dollars.
sir, but ! only get half of that "-Phil-
adelphia Call.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-22
Public Sale.

will sell at public auction at Hamlin
Station 4 miles south Of Audubon, on
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26,
commencing at 10 a. IN. IL head Of cat
tie, consisting of 8 cows, l fresh in
April, with calf by side, 3 fresh in De-
cember last, two year old heifer, two
spring calves, 3 winter calves, l pedi
greed Short Horn bull, color red, sired
by Scottish King, the best two-year. old
bull ever offered for sale in Audubon
county. horses, consisting of l mare
coming 6 years old, weight 1900 pounds,
mare coming 4 years old, weight $50
pounds. Is head Of hogs, consisting Of
2 sows and pigs, 3 thoroughbred Poland
China sows, thoroughbred Red boar,
balance shoats. Farming utensils, con-
sisting of new Schuttler wagon, / farm
tanning mill, / set Of heavy harness,
grind stone, hay rack, fourteen inch
stirring plow. Free lunch. Terms
Sums Of 80 and under cash. over that
amount credit of twelve months time
will be given without interest il paid
when due, otherwise per cent from
date, purchaser giving note with appro-
ued security. per cent of for cash.
HARRY PERCY.
r. N CARPER, Auctioneer.
VIM. MCGUIRE, Clerk.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-22
Ti!I g3G:s COLLECTOR.
He Made q Swap Which Satisfied the
Secondhand Dealer

He Made q Swap Which Satisfied the
Secondhand Dealer.
'Its astonishing how book collecting
rights Of meum ct tuim," said the pro-
prietor of n delightful old secondhand
store on the south sid, Of the town. 81
wouldn't trust confirmed collector as
far as could throw Jackson square by
the monument. Theyall consider them
selves licensed privsteers, and when
one of them wants any particular vol
ume and can't buy /; the chances are
1t will mysteriously disappear the first
time he pays you a -isit. l am on to
most of the tricks Of the fraternity.
however, and 1t takes a pretty smooth
individual to secure any plumber in this
shop.
"Only recently cirumvented an old
gentleman In a manner that Is apt to
adhere to his memo,y for some time.
He is a passionate atmirer Of Dickens
and has a fine collection Of early edi-
tons and books in general relating to
the great novelist. one of his sets, a
very handsome print with the original
Cruikshank plates, isshort one volume,
the eighth. have copy Of the same
edition, and he has tried repeatedly to
get me to break it so as to complete his
own, but I have of course refused.
"Then l noticed hat he began to
drop in of afternoon, with a book I'M
der his arm, looking up and down the
shelves. The volume he carried bore
close external resemblance to the copy
Of Dickens he wantel, and l suspected
at once that l would some day find
them exchanged. Consequently lock-
ed up the coveted voume and substl-
tuted a worthless treatise on mathe-
matics bound In the same manner. My
visitor knew the exact location Of the
book on the shelf, and the other day
purposely gave him an opportunity to
make the shift. 1t was done in a twin
king, and presently he strolled out l
haven't seen him since. The book he
left was n very pretty copy Of Keats
I am well satisfied with the swap
New Orleans Times-Democrat.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-22
Public Sale.

will sell at public auction at my
farm one mile north and two miles west
Of Audubon, on
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 81,
commencing at 10 a. m. q head OF cat.
tie, consisting OF 3 cows, 6 three year.
old heifers, all to be fresh soon, 3 one
year old heifesr, 9 fall calves. head Of
horses, consisting OF four mares and 8
years old. IA head Of hogs consisting of
8 brood sows and shoats. Farming
utensils, consisting OF l threshing mach
inc complete, / Minneapolis binder, /
Mccormick mower, corn planters with
100 rods Of wire, harrow, riding pillow,
3 walking plows, l corn cultivator, !
seeder, feed grinder, hand corn shell
Ter, 3 wagons, carriage, spring wagon,
l cart, 3 sets of double harness, / light
set Of double harness, single harness,
l hay rake, hay rack, cutters, pair
hobs, 2 sets leather fly nets, set of cord
fly nets, stack Of straw, also house.
hold furniture and numerous other
articles. 100 bushels OF seed potatoes,
100 bushels Of seed wheat. Free luuch.
Usual terms. MRS. LOUISA LEIB.
r. N. CAREER, Auctioneer.
j. G. +. WICKER, Clerk.
Also this farm for sale. Enquire OF
w. H. Neff, Audubon.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-22
School Notes.

Chester A. Marlin was high school
visitor Friday morning.
Among the visitors who attended the
school program Friday afternoon were
Orren Eddy, Grace Stanheld and Fern
Baxter.
The program last Friday came off
much as usual. The original poem is
getting to be the most interesting num-
Der on the program. Harry Martin
played the poet this time. The debate
on the question: Resolved, That rail-
roads should be owned and controlled
by the government, was decided in the
affirmative.
The compound microscope for the B
botany class has arrived, and the busy
BIS are busy studying the mysteries of
nature.
The literary society had election of
officers Friday afternoon. The follow
ing were elected: Frank Sampson,
president; Earl Maharg, vice president ;
Anna Blake, secretary; Harry Watts,
librarian; Russell Mott, editor; Hilda
Johnson, critic.
We understand there is to be a
mothers meeting next month in which
mothers and teachers are to parti cipate
Woe he to the school boy when mother
and teacher meet to tell each other
what naughty boy Johnnie has been
The graduating class have all chosen
the subjects of their second graduating
orations. They will probably appear
next week.
The following program will be Civ
en- by the high school literary society
two weeks from next Friday:
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-22
Greeley.

are singing in the balmy
tn Dakota so says our re-
d seekers.
the days getting longer.
lake had a social dance Thurs
x.
ace has bought a new Des
ubator and brooder.
ristrong is putting up ice. He
Wis creek last fall and now has
ce fourteen inches thick.
er has rented 100 acres OF s. M.
for five years.
olson Horse Company is organ
consists of the following men
iasterson, Adair Gardner, L
Nelson, Cougham, Ansberry
/. Cope, Foog. Barndy Camp
ihburn and Baker. There will
nen in it or some have more
it than they want. The horse
| one and the price is good
he management Of David L
every man will get his money
wo years il the horse lives.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-22
Resolutions.

IS, Brother W. II. O'Connell, who
mental in the organization OF Audi
No. 1863, in 1856, and since its organ
been a faithful and tireless worker
rests of this lodge and the Order OF
s Of Pythias generally, and since the
n OF this lodge has represented II
; in the Grand Lodge of the Domain
h honor and credit, aspires to the
Grand Master OF EXchequer for the
ain of Iowa, and,
>, We, the officers and members OF
IN Lodge, No. 1853, knowing him to
VI high honor and capability, and
favoring his candidacy, therefore,
}, That his candidacy for such
ana it hereby is, unanimously en-
he officers and members OF this
ich and every officer and member
hereby pledges himself to use
ibie means to secure his election to
at the next session OF the Grand
domain to be held at Waterloo,
ust, 1900.
Audubon Lodge, No. 1853, X. of p,
900
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-22

THROUGH FIRST GLASS PULLMAN
SLEEPERs BETWEEN CHICAGO. AND
SAN FRANCIsCo-VIa Drrver and salt
Lake City will be inaugurated Feb, % h,
by the Great Rock Island Route, leay-
ing Chicago at 1000 p. m, daily, Dies
Moines s:S5 a. M, Omaha ] 80 p. m.
The Colorado Rockies and Sierra Ne
vada are crossed by daylight in both
directions, making this the grandest
scenic trip in the world. The cars are
Pullman's finest broad vestibuled
sleepers and are carried on limited
trains with dining car service through
and buffet library cars. Direct con-
nections to and from Southern Califor.
mia. See your agent for berth reserva.
tiOns and folders or address, 1w
JOHN SEBASTIAN, G. p. A., Chicago.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-22
That ThIobbing Headache.

Would quickly leave YOU, If you used
DR.. Kings New Life Pills. Thousands
of sufferers have proved their match
less merit for Sick and Nervous Head
aches. They make pure blood and
strong nerves and build up yonr health.
Easy to take. Try them. Only 25cts.
Money back II not cured. Sold by
A. II. Roberts, Druggist.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-22
Cold Comfort,

Mr.. Penn-Slr William Thompson
rays that the end of the world will not
be brought about by fire. but by frost,
and that the finality will come in TO-
100000 years.
Mr.. Pitt-If there is any comfort in
that. 1t Is cold comfort.-Pittsburg
Chronlcle-Telegraph.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-22

Among birds the swan lives to be the
Oldest, In extreme cases reaching 800
years. The falcon has been known to
live over 162 years.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-22
The Poets Choice.

II don't care for your poem, The
Song Of the Lark" remarked the edi-
tor. The poet sighed YEARLY.
ITO tell the TRUTH" he replied. IT my
self much prefer the lay Of the hem
Philadelphia Record.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-22
The Xerr Man

"Who would be the right officer to
approach for inside governmental in
formation" asked the new Washing
ton correspondent Of the old one.
"The secretary Of the interior" re-
Dlied the latter nromntlv.
That Throbbing Headache.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-22
Well nsRuIated Parenta.

"Our little Dick makes very clever
conundrums-really very clever"
"Can you guess themT
"Oh, we never dare do that. Little
Dick wants to tell the answers him
elf."-Indianapolis Journal.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-22

81 think would go crazy with pain
were it not for Chamberlain's Pain
Balm, writes Mr.. W. H. Stapleton,
Herminie, Pa. l have been afflicted
with rheumatism for several years and
have tried remedies without number,
but Pain Balm is the best medicine 1
have got hold Of" One application
relieves the pain. For sale by A. II.
druggist.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-22

In a map Of China recently published
by the China Inland mission 1t is point
ed out that It Is wrong to speak Of the
"Yang-tse Kiang river" as kiang
means river.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-22

Some husbands suggest nothing SO
much as that more or less backbone
came away with the rib that woman
was made of.-Detroit Journal.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-22
Their Little weaknesses.


Nations and women are good deal
alike"
"In what wayT'
well. when one woman gets a new
hat her nelghbor wants to go right
away and get better one, and when
one nation builds a new warshlp all
the others start right out to get bigger
Ones."-Cbicago Times-Herald.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-22
STATE OF Iowa,

STATE OF Iowa, L.
COUNTY OF AUDUBON, o.
], +. y. Watts, Cashier of the above man,
ed bank, do solemnly swear that the above state
ment Is true to the best OF my knowledge and
belief. F. y. WATTS,
Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 18th,
day of February, 1900. W. NJ. BAYLOR,
Notary Public In and for Audubon county, Iowa.
COrrect-Aut5t:
E.. VAN GORDER,
THE0. +. MORROW,
CHAS. VAN GORDER,
Directors.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-22

The average duration Of marriages In
England is % years; In France and
Germany, &c; Norway. "a; Russia, 80. :.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-22
hHa1hhnAAs


e is room for one
hat is really choice
that you will re-
4. for days after
If such a coffee
E made you would
cry for a cup.
it has been made!
: full grown choice
he heart, so to
{ the best berries
va and Arabia.
T, better than it
to sell, but no
l you want to
/ have been
l third less cost
oe genuine Java
,ha. 1t has cost
S a pound to sort
snth of this labor
have been called
,rting by most
t could have been
nth half the care
and you would still
coffee.
to the imported, air.
hment-lined bags in
,acked, it is all done
gh Turkish fashion.
to try a cup of it ask
Z Sanborn's High
ee, sold under Seal
and written guaran-
make your mouth
e only by
Preston
'nanalnnnanni
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-22

An egg will settle coffee. but II takes
money to settle a bill.-New York
Weekly.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-22
THE FARMERS INSTITUTE.
Thursday and Friday Sessions.
Good Crowds. Gov. Shaw.

The severity Of winter spent its
strongest force last week during insti-
tute time, but Notwithstanding that
there was a big attendance Thursday
and a bigger one Friday. Thursday
forenoon s. A. Graham read paper on
"Do farmers get value received for mon
ey they put out for agricultural educa-
tion?" Sam Gardner and others assist
ed in the discussion of the subject.
E. A. Bates talked on the subject Of
grinding food for stock. There was also
discussion Of this subject. The general
conclusion seemed to be that it pays to
grind corn, cob and all, for cattle.
Afternoon came the report of creamer-
les which was as follows:
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-22
Perhaps this will help you.

illustrated Bee and further Information
''N THE WEEKLY BEE, 1924 Farnam.st. Omaha
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-22

R. N. CARPER, Auctioneer.
VIM. MCGUIRE, Clerk.
The Penn's Grove record., 1900-12-28

BRI 7ISH oST jNDREnS|
Disaster at Magalies Berg One d

Four companiss Of rusiliers captursd
After Ammunition Gave Out-Jou-
bert's Son Among Roer Killed.
London (By Cable) The following
report from General Kitchener was
received at the War Office.
Pretoria. Clements brought in his
force to Commando Mex, unopposed.
The casualties were, / regret to say.
heavy; killed. five officers and nine Of
other ranks; missing, eighteen officers
and 555 Of other ranks. These latter
were four companies Of the Northuln-
berland Fusiliers, who were stationed
on the hill, and some yeomanry and
other details sent up to support their.
The Beers suffered severely
Later General Kitchener sent the fol-
lowing:
8 Clements says the four. companies
OF the Northumberland held out on
tho hill lrnfr <l,o;,,
The Penn's Grove record., 1900-12-28

43E II 4 sss
The Penn's Grove record., 1900-12-28
of talooronb +o,orhona :, Z,

er electrical instruments and scientific
apparatus exported, and it VIII be seen
that for the construction and operation
OF railways outside of the United
States the manufacturers OF this conn
The Penn's Grove record., 1900-12-28

VAST STBBL nH



$1,000, 600 ] Month.
GROWTH OF METAL INDUS
American Locomotives Used Mora -
tensiveIy in Europe, Mexico ana eSsk
America-The Total Exports IL i ISM
May Reach tho $500 100000 lEsri
Extraordinary showinx of Proer rsx1ty
Washington, D. c. (SpeciaD An Il
lustration Of the rapid growth OF ouf
manufacturing interests Is found in:
the fact that the expectation Of MANN
factures Of metals during the ven
1900 will reach $500, 900 600. The fles
ures Of the Treasury Bureau Of Stalls
tics for the ten months ending Noyem.
Der | show that more than 500, ,000,O ,O00
worth of iron and steel and more than,
$4,000. 600 worth Of copper had been
exported during the ten months, ana
these figures. coupled with those relat.
Ing to the less important manufactur
Ing metals and the articles manufac.
tured from metals, but not Included
under these general terms. Will bring
the total for the year up to- fully
$20O, ,0O0, 900.
In steel rails the exports of the
year viii aggregate $12, 900. 900. or an