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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-07-05
VIVA HAPPENINGS.

Iurray and Croake Fight n Draw.
LINTON, Ia. July g. Jimmy Murray
" Cincinnati and Eddie Croake of Gin
.bn fought. twenty rounds to draw
here last night. 3
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-07-05

Ialey were as plack as coal and their
hrnt and charred flesh peeled off with
their clothing" 81 @
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-07-05

If Grip threatens use DR.. Miles Nervine.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-03-13
A BICYCLE MOTOR.
Tow Device That VIII BE Useful 70
WheeImtn.

Wheelmen.
There is hardly a bicycle rider, no
matter how enthusiastic he or she
may be, who has not at some time or
,ther, after long spell of heavy rid
ing, wished for some handy little mo-
tor attached to the post of the ma
chine that would do all the work Of
propelling for the rest of the journey.
Such device is now designed. 1t is.
n fact, . two-wheeled automobile, with
pedals attached as in n bicycle, for use
when wanted, and a full horsepower
motor mounted on the front part of the
frame, the forks being doubled to give
sufficient strength. A fuel tank, or car
buretter, is attached to the top tube
of the frame. The ignition is by an
electric spark-an improvement over
the former motors. Sufficient fuel can
be carried for a seventy-five-mile run.
The speed Is from fifteer to twenty-five
miles an hour. The pedals arS on the
free wheel combination, and are
needed only in starting or on very
steep grades, as the motor IS sufficient
ly powerful to carry the rider on any
ordinary road. The motor weighs only
twenty-five pounds, brining the total
weight of the wheel up to about sixty
i've pounds. The brake is applied
from the front handle-bars by a hand
brake on the rear hub. The motor can
be instantly disconnected.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-03-13

Curious as 1t may appear to many
people, it is. nevertheless, extremely
probable that the war in South Africa
may have the effect of giving an i'm
mense stimulus to mule breeding in
Great Britain. The truth is that the
military authorities have discovered
that the demand for really eligible
mules far exceeds the supply, and as 1t
is evident to the public that the prices
paid for such animals are remunera-
tive, it is pretty certain that the les
son will receive the attention it de-
serves. In this country the mule is
highly valued for heavy draught work.
When it is also borne in mind that the
mule can exist well where a horse
would well-nigh starve. that he is the
most healthy of animals and a willing
worker, in spite of all the jokes which
are made on the score of the obstinacy
displayed by some mules, there can be
no gainsaying the fact that he is a
useful beast.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-03-13

The czar of Russia is not much in
love with the grandeur in which he is
compelled to live. He has no liking
for soldiers or sportsman's life, and
Is never more uncomfortable than
when obliged to don the gorgeous uni
form OF some crack regiment of which
he is colonel. He is fond of rowing.
cycling, tennis and other quiet sports.
His happiest moments are spent in his
unpretentious library. The czar and
his young wife have for their favorite
domestic resort the small Alexander
palace. at Czarskoie Selo. In the
grounds of this palace is queerly
built pavilion. or summer house. which
was designed by the great Catherine OF
Russia. and here the royal pair enjoy
their meals unattended by servants. A
sort OF trick table" sinks through the
floor when each course is finished and
reappears laid for the following course.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-03-13

A recent commercial report shows
the intimate relation between weather
and business. The unusually mild tenn
perature has had its effect in many
ways. The smaller sale of shoes is
attributed to the mlldness of the
weather, and the absence of rain and
the slight fall of snow have resulted
in the shutdown of some rubber fac
tories. The sale of overshoes, rubber
boots, and mackintoshes is much less
than ever before. The ice business is
affected, the cut in most localities be-
ing small and giving promise of
sinai. crop, with dearer prices in the
summer. The scarcity of snow in the
northwest is decreasing the log cut.
Drought in New England resulted in
shortage of water in the little streams
that furnish power to the cotton and
other mills, causing many of them to
shut down. This was followed by
floods that brought 100 high a level and
kept the mills still closed. Warm
weather being responsible for scarcity
of ice and lumber. one would think it
would result in a decreased price of
coal, but, strangely enough, this has
not followed.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-03-13
An Endemic Of Earachs.

There is an epidemic of earache in
New York, and the surgeons of the
several hospitals have had confer.
ence to discuss the best means of
stopping the spread of the disease
The clinics in the ear wards of the
hospitals and infirmaries are kept
busy, and the usual treatment does
not seem effective. 1t is an infiam-
nation of a cone-shaped bone behind
the ear, and IL it is not treated prompt
~ is apt to result in an abscess.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-03-13

A young minister who did not scru-
pie to fish for compliments was once
invited to take dinner with an ola
elder. as reticent as they make them.
Manipulate the conversation as he
would. the young man could not get
his host to say sermon" and at last
he boldly introduced the important
subject by remarking directly, THAT
was fine text had to-day" But the
elder knew his man. "Ou, ay. there's
naething wrang wi the text!"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-03-13

England has more battleships and
cruisers than France and Russia COM
bined and more than Germany Italy,
United States and Japan combined. In
torpedo boats she is inferior to France
and but little superior to Russia. The
Australians want to have little navy.
but objection is raised to this in Eng
land on the ground that the colonists
would next insist upon having voice
in the disposition of the British fleet
and might not be disposed to take a
hand in all OF the imperial wars.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-03-13
Our Increaae of InsanItx.

Much discussion has been aroused
lately by the alarming increase of in
sanity. Our high living is the cause
assigned. In the rush for money, men
and women neglect their health until
the breakdown comes. The best way to
preserve the health is by faithful use
Of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. 1t
cures stomach ills, such as constipation.
dyspepsia and biliousness.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-03-13
American Money Goe. To Sweden.

The Postoffice Department of Swe-
den announces that the amount of
money received from tic United States
In 1899 through the medium of the
M Ills was nearly $1,500,OOO. 1t Is at
Christmas time that the largest sums
are sent out, but IA steady stream Is
coming all the year. No other coun-
try contributes so large a sum TO
Sweden. The facts show that the
Swedes in America do not forget those
whom they have left at home.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-03-13

In addition to the known wealth of
the Philippine islands 1t is pointed out
in a monograph just published in Ger
many that they are among the few
places on earth where the trees from
which guttapercha is procured will
flourish. This material is indispensa-
BILE for covering submarine cables and
electric wires and for many other uses
says the Army and Navy Journal. No
substitute has been found, and the sup
ply drawn from Sumatra and Borneo
is almost entirely exhausted through
the wasteful methods employed in
gathering it.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-03-13

A Delaware woman who went away
with another man while her husband
was out doing the milking left note
ayng: Dear John-I have gone away
with the man love, and We will live
happy. Don't hunt for us" But John
is hunting for them with a gun, prob
ably to prove that she was wrong for
once. Some men take such a mean
delight in robbing women of innocent
peace.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-03-13
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh Tha,
Contain Mercury,

As mercury will surely destroy the sense of
smell and completely derange the whole system
when entering 1t through the mucous surfaces.
Such articles should never be used except on
prescriptions from reputable physicians, as the
damage they will do is tenfold to the good you
can possibly derive from them. Halls Catarrb
Cure. manufactured by +. j. Cheney s. Co.
Toledo. o, contains no mercury, and is taken
internally, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces OF the system. In buying
Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine
1t is taken internally, and made in Toledo, Ohio
by F. j. Cheney & Co, Testimonials free. Sold
by Druggists, price s5c per bottle.
Halls Family Pills are the best
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-03-13
Blood HunOrs
Are Cured by
Hoods
SarsapariIla

II alw ays taka
Hoods Sarsaparilla in
the Spring and 1t IL
the best blood purifier
/ know Of" Miss
PEARLE GRIFFIN, Bald.
win, Mich.
"Eruptions thar
came on my face have
all disappeared sinceI
began taking Hoods
Sarsaparilla. 1t cured
my father of catarrh."
ALPHA H AMILroN,
Bloomington, Ind.
al had scrofula sores
all over my back and
face. 1 began taking
Hoods Sarsaparilla
and in a few weeks /
could not see any sign
of the sores" OHIO b.
MOORE. Mount Hone,
Wis.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-03-13

Old man Joubert is adhering tena-
ciously to his promise to fight ito the
last ditch, the last gun and the last
man"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-03-13
!. winter u.. Alien. Foot Ease.

A powder. Your feet feel uncom-
Portable, nervous, and often cold and
damp. II you have sweating, sore feet
or tight shoes. try Aliens Foot-Ease.
Sold by all druggists and shoe stores,
IS cents. Sample sent free. Address
Allen S. Olmsted. LIE Roy. N. Y.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-03-13

Nearly 100000 valentines passed
through the Chicago postofice this
year. and yet Chicago has been called
a city with no sentiment above corned
beet.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-03-13

Would you undertake to select forty
eminent literary Americans for an aced-
emy of immortals?" Not unless |
wanted to be mobbed by the other 40.-
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-03-13

Piso's Cure for Consumption is the best
OF all cough cures.-George W.. Lott,
Fabucher, La. August 26, 1885.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-03-13

IT Is worth noting. also. that tho
frst English general who has earned
promotion in South Africa is French.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-03-13

You buy a great many pairs of eye
glasses" Yes; they're no account
They break If you drop them and steE
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-03-13

Did YOU ever visit a maple sugar
camp? No: but l once worked in d
grocery and helped put in the sand
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-03-13

Loss of hair, which often mars the prettiest face
prevented by PARKKR's HAIR BALsAM.
HISDERcoRSs, the best cure Tor corns l5cts
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-03-13

Send for "ChoIcc Recjpesv
by Walter Baker q Co. Lid Dorrhes,.r N,
mailed Free Mention this paper. A"'A-
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-03-13

An honest mans the noblest work of
politician ought TO stand pretty high"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-03-13
He viewed his portrait with a saddeneo

eye,
Then sighed again and laid 1t safely by
Ten years ago." he said, Il looked I'm
mense,
But l didn't have a single grain OF
sense
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-12
CONTRACTS APPROVED.
Passenger and Power Company Will
Soon BE liz Full Control

The final drafts of the contracts and
agreements to De executed by the Rich
mond Passenger and Power Company and
the Merchants Trust Company OF New
York. have been approved by City Attor-
ney Pollard
The City Attorney will accompany Mr..
Martin to New York Oh Monday to be
present at the execution of the contracts,
and to supertnteud the endorsements. on
the Richmond and Manchester bonds. of
tn release. OF their lien on the frach.ses OF
the Richmond and Manchester Railway
Company in the city Of Richmond
When these acts are done and the con-
tracts are made and delivered. which
will probably be about Wednesday. tha
Passenger and Power Company will then
have a clear title to it's railway franchises.
Early this week the bonds of the
Richmond and Manchester Railway Com
oany Will be stamped releasing the lien
OF that company on the franchises City
Accountant Mccarthy viii te invited 70
accompany Mr. Martin and. on behalf OF
the city. witness the stamping of these
bonds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-12
LABOR TROUBLE BREWING.
Mill Operators Discharged for Joining
the Union.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.)


DURHAM, n. c.. August lit is feared
trouble IS brewing in our cotton mis-
A few weeks ago a man came here to
organize 2 union of the sTnil operatives,
and when Mr. W. A. Erwin, who prac-
ticalIy controls three large mills here, was
advised of the fact, he went to each oil
them, closed them down for an hour. and
addressed the operatives in opposition to
the formation OF the union. The men
failed TO take his advice. and at the Erwin
Mill West Durham. enlisted two hundred
members VINO appointed a committee TO
confer with President Erwin. Mr.. Erwin
declined to confer with them or recognize
them III any manner
The men say that they had no grievances
TO complain of; that they were neither
asking for more pay nor shorter hours;
thor r3ey- formed the Union for the purpose
of having a fund TO help the SICK ana
unfortunate of their members ana Tor the
general purpose of self-presarvaton.
Notice has been given fifteen Of the best
operatives in the Erwin mill 20 quit me
> men are stirred. but insist they nave no
! intention Of bringing on strike. put WIZ
seek other. work as they are discharged.
and decline 70 abandon the Union at MIR
Erwin's demand This is the first trouble
| ever occurring here III the mills, and IL :
| hoped this will be adjusted before II
spreads.
the Republican convention which met
! here THURSDAY to nominate candidate
to oppose Democratic nominee Kitchen
for Congress from this district was apoHe
the size OF the township caucus. Ihes
could find no one to immolate himself upon
the party altar for the amount OF cam
! pa!gn fund they were wiling 20 atio' lhe
candidate, and they adjourned 70 meet IN
Greensboro on September the oth' oS
which time they hope to induce MAJOR
John ". Graham, of Hillsboro. pronnih-
ent lifelong Democrat, who opposed "a.
constitutional amendments, to lead s!ls''
funeral procession. .,-o
General ]. S. Carr is back from b.as pg tf -
where ne spoke 70 the oit a,,c.
SAYS reports of a rot there, after the eisc
ton were exaggerated.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-12
BIDS FOR ARN0R
WERE REJECTED
Contractors VIII be Given Another
Chance to Make Bids Accepta-
BILE to the Government.
CBy Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON. August fl.-Th" Navy
Department this afternoon decided TO re
ject all bids for arInor plate presented 10
tina Department yesterday.
1t is stated at the Department that fhls
does not mean that the alternative pfah
OF erecting a Government armor-P!ata tac-
tory will be adopted, although the Secfe-
tary of the Navy has AZ his disposal s4'-
900 with which to start such pians Ii
case satisfactory terms cannot be l1aue
with the private manufacturers. 1t Is
stated to-day that new advertisements
will be issued as speedily as possible, ana
the contractors viii be given anothsr
chance TO put their bids into sucn shape
as VIII be acceptable to the Government
The reason assigned for the rejection OF
the bids IS that the demand from al the Did
ders Is for too large portion OF the entire
amount of armor plate. Tho lowest oiddsF'
the A1idvaIe Steel Company. WAS not s1l.s-
fed to accept less than 2t,014 tons OF the
s., O03 tons to be contracted for At the
rate OF delivery proposed by tha oi:ovaies
Company, the Government could not nave
gotten its armor to complete the ships no"
in course OF constructor within d reason
able time
Tho other two bidders the Bethlehem and
Carnegie Companies were much higher III
their figures. and insisted on having the
whole amount of armOr divided between
them on equal terms
The action Of the Government IN promptly
rejecting the bids IS taken to indicate a
determination to brtH: the contractors to
reasonable terms. On tho other hand. It
IS said by soma OF the officials in the De-
partmenc that the Government probably
viii be willing 10 make considerable con-
cessions before adopting the serious alter
native OF establishing plant OF is own
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-12
White sulphur Belle.

would taxa you back with me, SWEEP
r, t .t,..-f 5azs Of the Distant years.
w. rs indian warrior told his Iowa
n 30 dusky sweethearts ears
- NAT YOU sea shat warrior bold
~, -. stalks in the fading Light.
a,F whispers the tale. SO sweet and old,
on the lawn of the dear Old White
No bands OF music then were there.
I'm: only the nightly woods:
,,;f ,h4, tIr,iL deer and the song BIRDS rota
In thar great wild solitude
Blu. the tirue; have changed. and the 1n'
dan gone,
And we see III his sturdy nigh.
Tho pioneer with buxou, lass
or the lawn OF tho dear o,t White.
I would +ake yea 20 another scene.
When with merry laughter low.
III lace and powder and patches eecked
Are tha dancers OF long ago
How they pose and sway IN tha rnicueS
Those Virginia girls so bright.
To their stately partners courtsytns lo'Vs
On the lawn OF tho dear old waite
Ths cen,ury,s dysag year brings forth
tail and fair.
This nader froG. northern cline.
w.ca FURNISHED, ocorze-Aks ha.s
Brown ara he. eyes with the autun'aa
TIM.
Her cheeks sika tho morning isghs:
And ma er did q lovesssr face anoeas
On tha lawn Of ths aeas 0aS WussA.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-12
THIS IS OUR WAY.
Eastville. Va, July

Eastville. Va, July 80, 1866
Mr.. Ballard widgeon, Representative Of
THE Imperial Union" Eestviile, Va
Dear sir,-In acknowledging receipt Of
rs, in full of my claim against the I'M
per:a- Union, on account of an accidental
injury received July Sth. 1900. l desire 70
convey 70 you my thanks, ana through
you to thank the Imperial Union for the
courteous manner in which I have been
treated. and the promptness WITH WfLch
my claim has been settled.
NV policy was issued July LIST, 1870. | was
injured July 9Th. 1900. My final proof OF
claim was made July 9th, 1860, and check
for full amount claimed has reached me,
bearing date July 2Sth, 1861 The clam
has been proved and issued same day on
which final proof was received az the par
ent office. The foregoing facts, as re-
cited, need no comment; they speak vol
uHes.
Sincerely.
csisned> W. S. TYNDALL.
Richmond, Va. August list, 1860.
Mr.. W. NJ. Smily, Representing The I'M
perial Union Richmond, Va:
Dear Sir.-I thank you, and through You
I thank the president and officers OF The
Imperial Union for the courteous manner
IN which I was treated when / presented
the proof of my claim for accident, at the
.ysice OF the corporation, ana the prompt
manner in which the claim has been paid.
In settling this claim, I have been al
flowed and paid $3.50 more than claimed.
or knew that was emitted to: this the
president explained by stating that the
rule OF 1.-The Imperial Union was to pay
not only for full weeks. but for every day
= s cannot commend The Imperial Union"
too highly.
fs,rned) ". Z. WRIGHT.
No. Is! Wood gree. che.ssa HiE,
Rfchmoud, Va.
General offices, Nos. 1oS-1lo North Ninth
Street. Richmond, Va
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-12
(frorn Symphony in D. MAJOR, Minuet and
Horn 500 Prof. Hair is most prominent
in music circles
NO CALL AS YET.
Chairman Grubbs Has Not Received
ANY REQUEST

Mr.. John L. Grubbs- chairman OF the
Republican Congressional Committee, said
yesterday that ne mad not been requested
by a single member of the committee 10
convene that body. Further than this. no
Republican outside of the committee
has asked him to call early meeting
of the body. Mr.. Cirubbs SIN sees no
reason for hasty action and his purpose
to not call the committee together until
early in September, remains unchanged.
Mr.. John NJ. Ryali. who has been
spoken of the Republican nomination
for Congress. is willing to accept, and 10
make an aggressive fight II he is to
be the nominee. he would like TO be in
the field as early as practicable
An article in d newspaper has beer con-
strued by some as complaint from Mr.
Ryall that the National Committee will
spend no money to elect its nominee
in this district. Mr. Ryall has not com
planned. The article in question. it IS
said, had reference only to the Republic
can policy to concentrate it's efforts in
three districts
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-12
BALTIMORE MARKET

BALTIMORE, MD, Aug. u.-FLOUR-
WHEAT--BD1ullll, and SEA easy; spot and the
month, 7aH@.4N g;1,o ss G:5ss751% 77a75c
CORN-Dull and lower; mixed, spot
and the month. 42aa4Gi27sc.; September
4,aa4 6f4;}c.: November or December. new
or, old, 3911a4399sc.; January. S9g39hc
OATS-More active and easier: No, :
white. on, 271.c., sales; new. 26lb627c.
RYE-Steady: No. 2 nearby, 4Sd49c.
GRAIN FREIGHTS-Dul and I'M
changed.
EUTTER-steady and unchanged.
SITy-AR-F'irrn and unchanged
CHEESE-Firm and unchanged
EGGS-Firnn and unchanged.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-12
Never Meant That;

1 meant that I would perform the cere-
fnony. mis- only goes to show how easy
Il is TO manipulate" the English Ian
guage. md should serve as a warning to
avoid those who Guarantee your prin-
cipaI.'' but do not say what they are
going to do with It. Some advertisements
read: You cannot lose Il you follow our
advice" or course not, for they VIII al
ways ndvise you to put up more mar
GIN so II you don't put UP you are not
following their advice. Moral: Trade with
a responsible house which has ample CAPT
tai and which furnishes gossip, but no
advice.
VA Ssi. s y: : ?::s
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-12
YOUNG SwIFT's Promise.

Before Swift took orders he made 1--we
to a young lady. nnd promised that he
would marry her when he became a
clergyman" After he had been ordained
N .rded him of his promise. "Certainly,
I shall be delighted. replied Swift; where
is the man.; What mnn?" responded
the girl Why. your husband that is to
be-" But, sobbed the girl, IT thought
that you promised to marry me YOURSELF
''0h, no, my DEAR replied Swift: 81
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-12

o3a.G24Nc.: No. 3 white, 23ISao41sc. No.
> rye. 49H9491&c. Good feeding barley,
::,,c: fair to choice mailing, 39Tl;7c No
/ faxseed. S1.35; No. l northwestern.
81 30. Prime timothy seed. s., 2OTi3..o5'
Mess pork, per barrel. S11.6o0I1 50. Lard.
rer 100 pounds. s6.6715ad6.7D short rib
sides Qoose). slM1.30; dry sailed shout
ders (boxedl. s6.750I: short clear sides
,noxefll. S7.51G7 G5 Whiskev. basis of
I1igh vines, sI.2311s. Sugars unchanged.
clover. contract grade, $40. Butter
steady: creamery, -15G20c.; dairy, 14G17c.
Cheese dull at CYCLIC. Eggs firm; fresh,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-12
A SPIKE ON THE TRACK.
Narrow Escape of 4 yestibu!ed Lin
tied Train
Special Dispatch TO The Times.

BRISTOL. TENN, Aug. 1.-THE Wash
ngtcn-Chattanooga vestibule train narrow
" escaped being seriously wrecked ono
mile east of Bristol to-day. a spike placed
on the track by some miscreant threw the
engine off The train was slowing up at
the time and was stopped just in time 20
prevent the coaches from going over
bank The passengers Were greatly Ire'sne-
ened but none. was hurt
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-12
Niendacity as an ART.

80 that young Chtnaman is studying
here TO perfec: himself as q court official
in his own country?
Exactly answered the professor
What works is he reading now?
Baron Munchausen, Marco Polo, and
the European summer resort circulars. =
Washington Star.