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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-12-27
Mirror Mind.

"What.' eXclaims the astonished
reader. sis it possible that there are
any civilized persons on the face of the
earth who are not in the habit of be-
holding their visages reflected from
time TO time in 4 mirror of some kind
Surely this cannot be So" Wrong.
quite wrong. gentle reader, for at the
present time, strange as it may ap-
pear there are hundreds of men and
women in the United Kingdom who
nave not gaZed into mirror for years.
Inc convicls confined in British pris-
ons form members of this community.
from the moment of a convicts en-
trance to jail to the moment of his
exit he is Tot permitted TO have the
use OF a mirror of any kind, the small
est piece of glass being rigidly denied
him. To the women convicts this all
Sence OF mirror forms one of the
cher hardships of confinement, and
many female warder can tell piteous
tales OF women who have actually fall
en- upon their knees and sobhed out
entreaties for the loan of morsel of
mirror-'just for second' All these
entreaties have perforce to be disre-
garded. and it therefore comes about
that many female convict passes
three or four years without being per-
mltted to gaze upon her own features.
London T;t-Bits.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-12-27
Clothes md the Man.

| II Filipino enters the house of q
european living in an unassuming
way, he will not believe that the Eu-
ropean is either wealthy or wise, and,
although his manner may be correct,
1t will not be humble. On the other
hand, If he visits an ignorant man
who INDUCES in great splendor, he will
at once become exceedingly respectful.
Mr.. Phelps Whitmarsh, who in The
Outlook gives his experiences in the
islands, tells the story of a wealthy
provincial visiting Manila for the first
time, who asked to be presented to the
governor general.
When he reached the palace, he
found the governor taking coffee on
his piazza, dressed comfortably in a
white cotton suit. The Filipino re-
quested that some favor be extended
to his district, and his request was
granted. He then withdrew The Off
clal who had procured the presenta-
ton asked him what he thought of the
general
Why" replied the visitor in a tone
OF disappointment, ''he is no different
from any other white man.
1t so happened that the general was
told of the incident, and he gave or
ders that at his next reception the
Filipino should be present.
upon entering the throneroom and
seeing the general in full uniform,
surrounded by his brilliant staff. With
the accessories of splendid tapestries.
laced ushers and all the pomp and
splendor of these Spanish functions,
the provincial grew pale and, kneeling
in deep humility. exclaimed:
This is indeed my generalr'
So impressed was he that the fol
lowing morning he sent pair of hand
some horses to the general with a note
which read:
My general, yesterday l liked you
SO much in your uniform of gold that
send you this pair Of horses. but do
not use them when you dress in a
white suit"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-12-27
HATS ON OR OFF?
One Respect In Which Northern and
Southern Men Differ,

According to the etiquette of the day,
1t Is not requisite that man shall re-
move his hat in the presence of a wom-
an IN public thoroughfare or convey
ance. Nobody thinks of mans going
bareheaded in a street car or a railroad
car or cab because he is in the COM
pany of women. The elevator of
business building or of hotel is GER
talnly public conveyance, and the
corridor OF a business building or hotel
is certainly public thoroughfare. Err
go, IN our opinion. courtesy toward the
falr sex does not require Il man to re-
move his hat in either place because
there happens to be a woman present
Having said, however, that courtesy
does not require the removal of mans
hat under the circumstances recounted.
we do not mean to disparage in the
slightest degree the chivalrous intent
of the man who does remove his head
covering. II you feel that YOU ought
to take off your hat in an elevator do
so. 1T you are uncomfortable with it
on. get it off at once These things are
largely matters of comfort. IN New
York men keep their hats on with q
persistence that is somewhat shocking
to the southerner.
If the man in Gotham has any doubt
about whether he should have his hat
In his hand or on his head. you will not
find it in his hand. He takes as much
rope as the law will give him On the
contrary. it has not been very long
since it was the proper thing in
Charleston for gentleman to stand
with his head uncovered during all the
time he was conversing with a lady
even if he met her in the street, and
there may be. for all we know hun
dreds of stately South Carolinians who
observe that pretty but unhygienic Gus
tom to this very day. Virginia, it will
he observed, is about half way between
Charleston and New York. = Norfolk
Landmark.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-12-27
How To Cure Group.

Mr.. Il. Gray, who lives Armenia,
Duchess county, New York, saws:
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is the
best medicine have ever used. 1t is
fine children's remedy for Group and
never fails to cure. When given as
soon as the child becomes hoarse, or
even after the croupy cough has devel-
oped, it will prevent the attack. This
should be borne in mind and bottle
of the Cough Remedy kept at hand
ready for instant use as soon as the
symptoms appear. For sale by Nick
Dotfing d Co., Extra and A. HI. Rob
erts, Audubon, druggists.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-12-27
Kent the Ronnet Ccmn,ny

The story of an elderly couple who
HVed IN Massachusetts town nearly
% years ago is told by some of the old
est inhabitants with much JUNCTION.
The lady had been bereft of one help
meet. and her second husband had
twice been left Il widower before the
pair We're united In the bonds of mat
rimony. They were both of that tenn
perament which causes its possessor to
be characterized as set
On the wedding day the bride found
in the back entry. on a conspicuous
nail, Sunbonnet which had belonged
to her immediate predecessor. She re-
moved it to oblivion in closet
Her newly welded husband made no
comment, but replaced the sunbonnet
on its accustomed nail.
During the next few days the calico
headgear vibrated with more or less
regularity between the closet and the
nail. Then there came day when the
bride approached her husband with a
mans hat in her hand as he was in the
act Of reinstalling the sunbonnet
IF you have that sunbonnet there"
she said firmly. 81 shall hang up my
first husbands hat on the next nail"
She looked at the bridegroom and
met the counterpart of her own ex-
preston. She hung the hat on the des-
ignated nail and, although the two
people lived to be very old. neither the
hat nor the sunbonnet ever moved
again till the house came into the
hands of new owner.-Youths Com
paniOn
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-12-27

Many stories of President Lincoln
might be classified as fiction, although
few of them are SO it is not unnatl,-
raj that this little anecdote, which is
better than most, should appear in Mr..
Irving Bachelors novel, "Eben Hol-
den.''
My SON." he said, taking my hand
in his. why didn't you rum"
Didn't dare l answered. 81 knew
1t was more dangerous to run away
than to go forward"
Reminds me of story" said he,
smiling. Years ago there was bully
IN Sangamon county Ills. that had the
reputation of running faster and fight
ing harder than any other man there.
Everybody thought he was a terrible
tighter He'd always get man on the
run; then he'd catch up and give him a
licking. One day he tackled a lame
man. The lame man licked him in a
minute.
why didn't We rum? somebody
asked the victor.
Didn't darst' said he. Run once
when he tackled me, an I've been lame
ever since
''How did We manage to lick him 2
asked the other
Waal,' said he. I he'd to, an l done
it easy
That's the way it goes" said the i'm
mortal president. "Ye do it easy if We
have to-
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-12-27
working the Head of the Fnm,,,

It's Il wise boy who knows how TO
work his father, and in this precious age
most boys are wise. Louis father works
in omaha. but Louis himself lives with
his grandma in western Nebraska.
Like most boys do, Louis writes to his
fond father only when he wants money
or something new i'll wearing apparel.
Last week he wrote, enumerating a
number of articles he needed. Among
other things he wrote:
Please send me some stockings. You
better send bicycle stockings because
they last longer than the other kind
Are you going to send me a bicycle on
my birthday to wear with my bicycle
stockings! '-Omaha World Herald
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-12-27
Il witty Irish,nan.

Some friends of Archbishop Whately
after dining with him, asked him to
show them q specimen of Irish wit
Taking stroll in the street. he inQuir.
ed of crossing sweeper which of the
two the devil would take if he was
obliged to secure one of them.
PHASE, yer reverence, ask Father
Mallory yonder."
mo: want your opinion"
Och. yer reverence. I'm sorry to say
he'd take me.''
And why SO, Terence"
Och, because he's sure of yer river.
ence at any time"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-12-27
KNEW HIS BUSINESS.
The Little Boy Was Thoroughly
Posted on the Elevator.

NJ AhASAS my was
Posted on the Elevator.
Little boy exclaimed the portly
lady, you ought to be ut school in
stead Of trying to work q lift"
Pm not trying to work it, was the
answer; I'm working it. and if YOU
wish to ride l shall be happy to ac-
commOdate YOU. SO far as any obliga-
ton to be at school is concerned, allow
me to remind you that this is legal
holiday and am exempt from at
tendance at an institution where, | am
pleased to say, am at the head of my
class
you have no business trying to
work that lift. anyhow.
"For what reason:'
Because you are too young to know
anything about it,"
Madam, allow me to reassure you.
This lift is worked by hydraulic pres
sure, the principle relied on being that
water eXerts pressure in proportion
,,to-the height of a column rather than
in proportion to the diameter In MAX
ing use of this characteristic water is
admitted into cylinder the pressure
being regulated by the use of valves
and stable equilibrium being made
possible by an ingenious system of
counterposes. l could go further into
the mnuti;e of this particular machine
which of course has its variations
from other MODELS he added as she
gasped in astonishment, but doubt
g
whose use an accurate description
would necessitate, but | wish to assure
you that if, after what have said.
you think you know more about this
lift than l do, you are at perfect lib
erty to step in and take it's manage
ment out of my hands Pearson
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-12-27

ent, as treat was provided for all.
The program prepared was we'll
rendered. Everyone helped what
they could to make it success and
their efforts were not in VAIN.
Bessie Ross and Eva Luse came
home from Cedar Falls last Friday
and are having merry time beneath
the parental roof and with their many
friends. AS soon as their holiday
vacation ends they will return to
school accompanied by Miss Clara
Luse.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-12-27
HES Pointed Remark,

Il frequently hear you say that mon
ey talks" she remarked.
Yes; it is an old saying and a true
one he replied: but, unfortunately,
while money talks, all that talks is not
money"
why do you say unfortunately .
she asked.
Because if that were So" he an
swered Il would be married to a fab
ulous fortune. London Fun.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-12-27
The EQUinOXes.

The equinoctial storms are no longer
believed in by scientific persons. The
eQunOXeS are the dates Of the year
when the sun crosses the equator at
one Of the equinoctial points. They oc-
cur about March p and Sept p. and.
though storms have been known to oc-
cur about those times they are no
longer considered as due to the per-
fectly natural occurrence of the cross
ing
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-12-27
A Counle of RuIIs.

An advertisement recently published
that michael Ryan begs to inform the
public that he has a large stock Of
cars. wagonettes. brakes, hearses and
other pleasure vehicles for sale or
hire
This is the same paper which, in a
glowing description Of funeral. an
nounced that Mrs. B. of C sent q
magnificent wreath Of artificial flowers
in the form OF a cross"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-12-27
.SpBelr,lnceS

They have called to solicit the firms
assistance for local charity
Greene-Suppose we ask this gentle
m;n that is coming up the aisle,
Gray-No; he's dressed too well, ana
he has too much the air of enterprise
ana activity. He is undoubtedly an I'M
derllng on small salary. We will tao
kle that slouchy looking, woebegone
little man at the desk. He is sure to
be the head of the establishment
Boston transcript
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-12-27
A Way Ont of It,

1t was a man who opened the door
when the book agent rang the bell. but
woman stood not far behind him.
and subsequent developments indicated
there had been a few warm words.
II would like to talk to the lady Of
the house fer 4 few minutes" said the
book agent.
"Oh. that is utterly Impossible" re-
piled the man pleasantly. You may
see her ii you wish. but you can't talk
to her for Il few minutes--tha1 is. in sue
cession-u unless as 4 happy thought
seemed to strike him-.you both talk
at once. = Chicago News.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-12-27
WHY He Preferred To s..v

Landlord-You will oblige me by pay.
ing your rent. now three months over
due. Unless you can pay you must
move. Or is the rent higher than you
can afford? In that case we might
perhaps
Tenant-No. think I'd rather stay
right along at the present rate than
be obliged to face the alternative of
pay or move.-Exchange.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-12-27
VIC ObStuclc.

Oldhamme : Young man, have an
ideal. Have an ideal, say, ana hug it
to your bosom at all times and places.
Ioungdogge- She won't let me.-Hor-
per's Bazaar.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-12-27
Rapid Transit Returns

u wouldn't be guilty of doing a favor
for man and then in day or two
asking him to do one for me-"
NO nor |. I'd ask him right straight
or, pelore his gratitude got chance
to cool Indianapolis Journal
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-12-27
The Better Man.

\ safe man is often better for the
long pull than the brilliant man. The
latter flashes and is gone. while the
other stands by you.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-12-27

one day of sickness will do more to
convince young man that his mother
is his best friend than II volumes or
proverbs.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-12-27

The romantic vision of the first half
of mans life is the most real survey
II earth he will ever make
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-06-26
THE TEMPLE OF MUSIC.
Splendid Building Exposition Buffalo In 9O1

strument, with all the latest improve
ments in organ building. 1t will have
| four manuals and about fifty speaking
stops and will be voiced on three diff
ferent wind pressures. The action will
be the most complete style Of tubular
pneumatic. The mechanical contri-
vances and combinations will be most
complete and include many varieties
not hitherto used. OF the four manu-
ais the great organ will have IA stops,
two 16-foot stops, six S-foot stops, three
4-foot stops, one 2-foot stop, twelfth
and four-rank mixture.
The swell organ will have fourteen
stops, one 16-foot stop, nine S-foot
stops, three 4-foot stops and a three
rank mixture.
The choir organ will have eleven
stops, one 16-foot stop, seven S-foot
stops, two 4foot stops and one 2Afoot
stop.
The solo organ will have three S-foot
stops and one 4-foot stop.
The pedal organ will have ten stops,
one 32-foot stop, five 16-foot stops, one
10-foot stop and three S-foot stops.
There will be a number of couplers,
pedal movements and adjustable COM
binations of the most modern type.
The case will be Of Gothic design, to
harmonize with the architecture and
decorations of st. Louis church, Buff
falo, for which the organ is intended
after it has served its purpose at the
exposition. An interesting fact in con-
nection with this instrument is that it
will be built in the city Of Buffalo. The
contract has been awarded to Emmons
Howard & Son, the well-known organ
building firm Of Westfield, Mass,
but who have arranged to begin work
in their new factory at Buffalo and
hence the organ which will be seen at
the exposition will be the first large
organ manufactured in Buffalo.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-06-26

that II was not the place for the build
ing on account of the plans of the
street car company. SO the foundation
was covered up and will now be utilized
for the assembly hall. The plans for
the building necessitate several chan
ges in the foundation and these are
now being made. The changes are not
extensive and consist mainly in taking
out several of the walls. This work will
be finished by the first of the week and
the contractors will go to work on the
building.
The work on the new road around
the north side Of the institution is be-
ing pushed right along. A force Of men
is doing the grading under the direction
Of the landscape gardener.
The ball team of the institution is
hard at work practicing for the game
with the policeman on the 2Sth. They
are aware of the fact that the officers
are a hard lot to beat. The mayors
ability as a pitcher has been noised
about and DR.. Eyman will be in the
box for the hospital team, and is getting
his arm in shape.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-06-26

The following testimony from the late
Gov. John A. Martin Is as true now as
when uttered some years ago: "A great
reform has certainly been accomplished
in Kansas. In thousands Of homes
where want and wretchedness and suf-
fering were once familiar guests, plenty,
happiness and contentment now abide,
ter clothed and fed than they were when
the saloon absorbed the earnings Of hus-
bands and fathers
Dear friends, the destruction Of the
liquor traffic rests with the churches,
the strongest organizations on the hab-
liable globe. In America 1t has more
than twenty million members. We have
the promises Of God-an invitation ito
exercise faith as a grain Of mustard
seed, with the assurance that our God
is able to do exceeding, abundantly
above all that we ask or think" With
these weapons and Right with God"
the traffic must go.
Thank God, our state and national
governments were organized to do the
people good; representatives, senators,
governors and presidents are under the
solemnities of an oath to enact laws
that will Insure domestic tranquility
and promote the general welfare"
Thus legislative bodies have no moral
or constitutional right to enact laws to
ruin the rich, or destroy the poor, no
right to legalize traffic that manufac-
lures drunkards.
The supreme court of our nation has
declared that the liquor traffic has mo
inherent rights" the only right it has
Is the right to die, and that should be
Immediately.
Dear brethren Of the convention, on
former occasions we have sent you invi-
tationS on this subject We return
thanks for your protest at San Fran
cisco against the multiplying acts of U. 8.
Attorney General Griggs on the anti
canteen law.
In view that license Is a satanic device
to poison the people with alcoholic
drinks, while prohibitin is a Christian
plan to save the people from drunken
ness and all attendant evils, we kindly
urge you to unanimously endorse prohi-
bition, and In the same manner condemn
the liquor license system.
Remember that Prohibition is the
best remedy for hard times, its enforce
ment will close distilleries, breweries
and saloons, remove stumbling blocks
In the way OF Christian progress, restore
confidence In Christian profession, more
rapidly develop the boundles resources of
the nation, greatly lessen wrong doing.
gladden. the hearts of sin crushed NOR
tails, cause the Widows heart to sing for
JOY, and bring to our beloved country a
state Of prosperity hitherto unknown.
]. l.. ELDRIDGE,
A. f. BARKER,
H. s. FAIRCHILD,
j. w. LETTER,
MABEL A. BARNES
Temperance committee.
CARRIE f. SHEFFIELD, Ch. Clerk.
May Sd, 1900.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-06-26

The Temple of Music, designed by
Esenwein & Johnson of Buffalo for the
Pan-American exposition, will cover a
plot of ground $50 feet square and Will
be located on the northwest corner OF
the Esplanade and the court of foun-
tains. The exterior of this handsome
building will be treated architecturally
after the style of the Spanish renais-
sance. 1t will be octagonal in shape,
with octagonal pavilions at each cor
ner The main entrance will be
through the pavilion on the corner of
the Esplanade and Court of Fountains.
Each of the facades of the main build
ing will have a richly ornamented col
onnade. Between the columns will be
large window openings and ornamental
panels, each bearing a portrait bust of
some famous musical composer. The
cornice, frieze and balustrade of the
main building are designed in a
florid adaptation of the Spanish Re-
naissance, and the balustrade will
carry tables bearing the names of not
ed musicians and composers and at
intervals will have posts surmounted
by flag staffs. On the corners above
the pavilions will be groups of statu-
AIRY representing music, dancing, etc.
The chief features of the drum of the
dome will be star shaped windows re-
sembling those seen in the ancient
Spanish mission buildings. These win
dows will light the interior Of the au-
ditorium. The dome and the roofs of
the pavilions will be richly gilded. Gold
and brilliant coloring will be freely
used in all the exterior decoration. The
crown of the dome will be 1856 feet
above the grade of the court of the
and the temple and its pa
vilions will form very attractive part
of the landscape scheme Of the entire
group of exposition buildings.
The auditorium, which will seat
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-06-26

at the road crossings near their place.
The attendance was large and the
occasion quite enjoyable, old friends as
well as young, meeting and greeting,
and becoming acquainted and reviving
old recollections. The good women
brought their children along, which
adds much to such an occasion in every
way. About 400 in all partook Of the
bountiful feast.
Some time after the dinner the seats
were arranged in the front yard, when
the program was carried out, as to bus
mess and entertainment, with music,
recitations and talks. Some Of the
recitations by the little girls were es-
pecially happy and well done. Rev.
Keller Of Hartville, and A. McGregor
made brief remarks. The services were
over before the rain set in, and the rain
over before the train was due. This
tenth reunion Of the Warstlers and
friends was in all respects very happy
affair." and Mr.. and Mrs. Holtz did their
best to make it SO.