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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1900-04-12

McMillin, of Tennessee, who said:
During my 20 years of service in con-
gress l consistently and persistcntly
advocated the purchase of all the
ground bordering on the south side of
Pennsylvania avenue, and the erection
thereon of federal buildings. The
greatest parade ground in the world,
unrivaled by that of any national capt.
tai, is disgraced by the unsightly build
ings which line it's southern side. Con-
gresham Springer in 1884, IS years
ago, introduced bill containing this
idea, but congress was not wise enough
to adopt the suggestion. To do this,
and it will become an inevitable ne
cessity in time, the government must
now spend many millions of dollars
which would not then have been re-
quired. If we can accomplish this one
thing it will be enough, without doing
all the good things which are proposed
and urged at this time. The other
good improvements will follow nat
urally."
All of this is true. Those who have
visited the capital of our republic, par
ticularly on our great presidential in
auguration days, have been shamed by
the condition of our great thorough
fare. The south side of Pennsylvania
avenue is lined with two-story, or
three-story, dingy, old, even ancient,
rickety buildings. Within a quarter
of mile of the capitol building there
are two blocks occupied by Chinese
laundrymen, saloon keepers and wom-
en- of the town. This brief description
of the great avenue, the broadcast, best
paved, best graded in the world, will
suffice to emphatically commend the
words which were thus spoken by the
governor of a sovereign state who for
a score of years held prominent place
in the national house of representa-
tives. The avenue should be improved.
Referring to the remarks of Senator
Depew concerning Washington and his
noble ambitions, Archbishop Keane
said: 1.-THE idea of the orient. the
Greek idea, the Roman idea, all were
incomplete. They strove for they
knew not what. 1t was the Christian
ideal which fired the soul OF Washing
ton, that put conservation on his
sword, and enabled him to lead to vic
tory. His fundamental conviction was
that the Christian ideal was the true
one for the individual and for the ma.
ton"
With such strong men speaking and
working for the national capital CEN
tennial, its success may reasonably and
conservatiyely be predicted.
SMITH u. FRY.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1900-04-12

store. l like to see a blacksmith who
hopes to own a hardware store. ] like
to see preacher who hopes to be a
bishop. | like to see a lawyer who
hopes to be judge. l like to see a
newsboy who hopes to be a great edit
or. l like to see a cook who hopes to
be "a hotel proprietor. / like to see a
clerk who hopes to be the proprietor OF
grocery store. l like to see ambition
in all men. | like to see egotism in
young men, because it shows ambition.
But all ambition should be based on a
desire to do good for others. All selfish
ambition is disreputable. The only
worthy ambition is that which takes
in the human race. The man who
seeks his own ACKNOWLEDGMENT may
succeed for a time; but l would not
like to have my tomb inscribed as the
selfish mans tomb should be en-
graved."
There are whole nuggets of wisdom
condensed in those few sentences.
Your correspondent does not often use
lis shorthand experience in these bald
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1900-04-12
MOTOR AMBULANCE.

count of it's weight it runs with greater
smoothness."
The gears in use are an adaptation
of the carriage gear, but improved and
made identical with the pedestal gear
used on locomotives. The wheels are
of wood, and are furnished with three
inch solid rubber tires. The rear wheels
are AZ inches, and the front wheels &c
inches in diameter. The motors which
drive the rear wheels are mounted on
the rear axle. The steering is done
with the front wheels by means of
small handle close to the driver. I'm
der the body, in box, is carried the
"A cell storage battery, which has suffi-
cient power to drive the vehicle %
miles on one charge, and at rate of
speed varied by controller from a
slow walk to Is miles an hour.
The ambulance, as described by the
New York Tribune, is trimmed inside
with leather, and has room for two
patients besides the surgeons. Twenty
candle power lamps are fixed at either
side of the drivers seat, and another
lamp of the same power is placed in the
roof and lights the interior. The win
dows and the back door are plate glass.
A new feature about the ambulance
is the bed. This is arranged so that it
may be pulled out and still remain at
tached to the body of the ambulance.
When the vehicle backs up to the side
walk the bed is drawn out and rests
like shelf over the sidewalk; when the
patient has been lifted to it the shelf
is moved back into its place.
The new ambulance is supplied with
all the modern fittings, and on trial
run it made 14-mile trip to the perfect
satisfaction of the builders.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1900-04-12
ELECTRIC AMBULANCE.
Built Not Long Ago for st. Vincenta
Hospital, New York, and Sue
cessfully Operated.

A motor ambulance is set down as
the latest thing in horseless vehicles
and one that has just been put in oper-
alton by St. Vincent's hospital, New
York, is said by it's maker to be the
first automobile ambulance to be built
and put in service in this or any other
country. IAN ambulance of this kind"
be says, possesses many advantages
over its horse drawn prototype. A
greater speed is attainable; there is
more ease and safety for the patient;
itmay be stopped within its own length
when running at full speed, and on ae-
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1900-04-12
Magnetic Force in bricks.

From time to time experts have no
ticed certain uneXplainable peculiari-
ties in magnetic instruments in various
buildings. Electricians now declare,
as the result of experiments and inves-
legations, that the vagaries are due to
the presence OF magnetism in bricks.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1900-04-12
SATISFIED AT LAST.
willie lmina, Hollands Young Queen,
Expresses Herself Pleased with
This Medallion.

nAmsterdamc orrespondentwrites
This city is preparing to celebrate it's
six hundredth birthday, which occurs
this year. The wealthy burghers, who
are proud of their town, mean to make
the festival magnificent affair. The
queen will come down from The Hague
in great state and, of course, will be
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1900-04-12
PEARLS OF WISDOM.
They Fall Like Dew from the Lips
of Senator Depew.
Origin of National Capital to De Gel
ebrated in December-Sugges-
lions from Gov. McMilIin
and Archbishop Kenne.
[special Washington Letter.l

ISpeclaT washington LetterJ
9En ENG one of the very few
members of the senate who
have no presidential aspira-
tions nor hopes in that direction, can
afford to think as please, and talk as
/ think. There is no danger that any
of my utterances may be quoted
against me in any presidential cam
paigu."
Thus spoke Senator Chauncey NJ. De-
pew, of New York, on the platform in
this city before great audience. The
gathering was for the purpose of or
ganizing great centennial celebration
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1900-04-12
The Growth Of the south,

In the past ten years the production
Of wheat has increased 81 per cent. in
The south, and the number of hogs
raised there has, during that period,
aearly doubled.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-03

Madam" he began as the door open
ed, Il am selling a new book on Ell
quette and Department.
ooh, you are" she responded. GO
down there and clean the mud off your
feetr
"Yes'm. AS was saying, ma'am, |
am seI"-
Take off your hat. Never address a
strange lady at her door without re-
moving your hat"
"Yes'm. Now, then, as l was say
ing
Take your hands out of your peck
cts. No gentleman ever carries his
hands there"
"Yes'm. Now, ma'am, this work on
'Eti'-
Throw away your pipe. If a gen.
tleman uses tobacco, he is careful not
to disgust others by the habit"
"Yes'm. Now, ma'am, in calling your
attention to this valuable
"Wait. Put that dirty handkerchief
out of sight and use less grease on
your hair in the future. Now you loOl;
bit decent. You have a book on Ell
quette and Department. Very well.
don't want it. l am only the servant
girl. Go up the steps to the front door
and talk with the lady of the house.
She called me a downright, outright,
no-doubt-about-it idiot this morning,
and l think the book you're selling is
just what she requires"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-03
How kaffirs Bank Their Money,

The natives Of that part Of South
Africa which to a great extent is in
habited by bushmen and Hottentots
have a peculiar system Of banks and
banking.
These Kaffirs among whom this curl
Gus system Of banking obtains live
near kaffraria, in the south of the
Colony country. The natives come
down south from their country to trade
in the several villages and towns in
large numbers and then return to KAT
fraria
From those who trade Of their own
number they select one who for the
occasion is to be their banker. He is
converted into a bank of deposit by
putting all the money of those whose
banker he Is into bag, and then they
sally forth to the stores to buy what
ever they want.
When an article is purchased by any
of those who are in this banking ar
rangement, the price Of the article Is
taken by the banker from this deposit
money bag, counted several times and
then paid to the seller Of the article
after which all the bank depositors
cry out to the banker in the presence
of the two witnesses selected:
you owe me so muchw This is then
repeated by the witnesses. The gen.
eral accounting comes between the
banker and his several depositOrs
when all desired purchases have been
made, after which all the natives de-
part for their northern wilds.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-03
NO RIGHT TO UGLINHSs.

The woman who is lovely i'm face
form and temper, will always have
friends. but one who would be attrac.
tive, must keep her health. j sl.is
weak, sickly. and all run down, she will
be nervous and irritable. IL she has
constipation or kidney trouble, her i'm
pure blood will cause pimples. blotches.
skin eruptions and wretched CON-
plexiou. Electric bitters is the best
medicine in the world to regulate stom-
ach, liver and kidneys and to purify
the blood. 1t gives strong nerves,
bright eyes, smooth, velvety skin, rich
velvety skin, rich complexion. 1t will
make a coed looking, charming woman
of run down invalid. Only 80 cents
at A. FL. Roberts drug store.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-03

Not long ago a Boston clergyman re-
ceived an evening call from an elderly
man and woman who expressed a wish
to be joined in the bonds of matrimony
then and there.
"Have you ever been married be-
foreY asked the clergyman of the
man, an honest eyed, weather beaten
person of seafaring aspect.
"Never, and never wanted to be be-
fore" was the prompt reply.
"And have you ever been married be-
fore?' the question came to the wo-
man.
mo, SIR" she replied with equal
promptness, and with a touch Of hui
NOR that appealed to the clergyman at
once she added, 81 never had n
chancew
The marriage ceremony was speedily
performed, and the clergyman refused
to take any fee, telling the bride with
a twinkle in his eye that it had been a
privilege to officate which he would
have been sorry to miss.-Youth's
Companion.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-03

A story is told Of two worthy New
England deacons,, between whom a
bitter feud had long existed concerning
some contested point. Neither would
give in, and the matter threatened tc
be handed down to the next genera
ton, when one day Deacon Smith ap-
peared before his enemy and solemnly
said:
Brother Jones, 1t is a shame that
this quarrel of ours should bring scan
dial upon the church. | have prayed
earnestly for guidance in the matter
and have come to the conclusion that
you must give in, for l cannotw
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-03
SwitZer-kelly Wedding.

The marriage of Miss Florence Au-
gusta Kelly, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
II. W. Kelly, to Mr.. Franklin Davidson
Swltzer, was celt brated at the home of
the brides parents il Prospect Park this
city, at two o'clock Wednesday after
noon. Little Nina Armstrong, cousin of
the bride, received the guests.
Miss Lulu Shellhammer, Of the class
OF 1900 Of Simpson College Conservatory
of Music, very dear friend of the bride,
played Memberships Wedding March
as the bridal party, proceeded by the
officiating minister, entered the parlor.
The Rev. A. w. Armstrong, uncle of the
bride, the first pastor of the M. e.
church of this city, performed the GER
emory. 1t was very beautiful in SIM
plicity and impressiveness.
The bride was becomingly gowned in
white and carried roses and carnations.
The brides going away dress was of ia n
cloth and old rose satin. There were no
attendants. The floral decorations were
OF asparagus ferns, white and pink roses
and carnations.
After the congratulations, elegant
light refreshments were served by the
brides sister, Miss Auda Kelly, and Miss
Lillis Hays. The pleasure Of the occa
sion was heightened by the lovely music
furnished by Miss Shellhammer.
Mr.. Switzer is one of Audubon
county's most estimable young men and
has for a number of years been en-
ployed by the @. & N. w. R'y COM
pany and holds position at present as
operator for that company at Mount
Vernon. The bride has grown to woman
hood in our midst and is a lovely and
accomplished young lady. Both have
large circle of acquaintance and
friends who hold them in the highest
esteem for their real worth, all of whom
unite in wishing them every JOY in a
happy and prosperous life.
Among the out of town guests here
were Rev. and Mrs. A. W. Armstrong
and daughter Nina, of Weldon, and Miss
Lulu Shellhammer, of Indianola.
Mr.. and Mrs. Switzer left on the five
o'clock train for Mount Vernon, where
they will be at home after May Is.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-03
School Notes.

The members of the high school base
ball team are in tiue spirits. They have
just received new breast protector, two
pads and two mIts. They got their new
red uniform suits last week. Besides
they have beaten in the two games they
have played this year, with Extra and
Manning, and they say it won't be their
fault If they don't beat Atlantic next
Saturday. They will play at the fair
grounds, admission 10 cents. Come and
see the best game they have played yet.
The b Botany is very busy Analysing
flowers this week and pressing them for
their new urbariums.
The B class had class meeting Mon.
day night after school in order to tran
slct some very important business.
The program given Friday was taken
up, for the most part, with the debate
which was decided 2 to l in favor of the
affirmative The fifth room surprised
the society by coming up and
singing a song, one which they expect to
give at the program week from Friday
night Mrs. Carmichael is preparing a
very good musical program to be given
by the Audubon schools
will Baker quit school last week to
work in Mr.. Roberts store.
The high school library has just been
enlarged by the addition of set of
new books composed of sixty-four
volumes entitled, Nations of The
World. " With Abbott's histories
which we received some time
ago, we have plenty of outside reading
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-03
Odd Albanian Customs.

An Albanian woman expects to be
beaten if she misbehaves, this being
the prerogatiye of an Albanian hus-
band. He must be careful, however,
not to draw blood during the castlga-
ton, or the wife can complain to the
authorities, who will fine the husband
and give his property to his wife.
When an Albanian marries, he is
bound to provide his wife with food,
clothes and home in keeping with his
station and means and cannot require
her to earn money for herself or him
by her labor.
Divorce is quite common. Excessive
corpulence on the part of the husband
is considered quite sufficient excuse for
the wife to divorce him.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-03

The Boer youth weds extremely
young. His education is over and he is
considered man of business when he
is 16. His bride does not come to him
portionless,- but usually with a dowry
consisting of cows, goats and sheep, a
span of oxen and quiet riding horse.
To each child that is born a well to do
Boer likes to assign certain farm stock
as "nest egg" for future dowry or
as a start in life.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-03

Elk Sheriff j. II. Jones commenced
suit against the county yesterday for
$4,000 and interest, claiming the same
due him for deputy hire during 1896 and
81 under the law then existing, but
which was repealed when the code was
revised. An opinion of the Attorney
General made in 1896 on that subject
was that the law only applied to count
les having more than $4,000 people. 1t
remains to be determined in court as to
the meaning Of the law. Ell. F. Andrews
is Mr.. Jones attorney.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-03
Order Fixing Date for Showing OPP
position to Discharge.
Southern District OF Iowa.
In the matter of
NJ. /. Curd I'm BANKRUPTCY.
Rankrunt

ON this 2d day of May, 1900, on filing and
reading the petition of the above named bank
rupt for his discharge herein, it is
o lDERED, that the 18th day OF May 1900, be
and the same Is hereby fixed as the date on or
before which all creditors of, and all other per-
sons Interested IN, said estate and in the matter
of the discharge in bankruptcy of the said
bankrupt, shall, If they desire to oppose the
same, file in my said Office at Atlantic, Iowa. in
said district, their appearance, in writing, in
opposition to the granting of said discharge
and also within ten days thereafter, file In my
said office specifications of the grounds of said
opposition.
lantlc. Iowa, the day and date herein first
above written.
j. i. R0CKAFELLOW,
Referee In Bankruptcy,
Southern District of Iowa,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-03

We have completed the printing aud
binding Of quite a humber of blank
.cale books which are now on sale both
at Frick & Sons drug store and at this
office. These who buy and sell grain
and stock by weight, weighing on scales
in the country, often need these scale
tickets. Come in and get them. II
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-03

The boys of Glass No. 2 of the M. e.
Sunday school entertained their young
lady friends royalty Friday night of last
week. The social part of the evenings
program was carried out at the pleasant
home of H. W. Hanna and was in all
respects a success. The supper was
served at G. f. TaIbott's and added to
his reputation as a caterer. Taken
altogether Glass No. 2 did themselves
proud
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-03

G. w. Leonard of Douglas township
brought in seven young wolves this week
and secured the bounty for them. That
makes twenty four for the county within
the last three weeks.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-03

The trustees Of the M. e. church re.
port 81 400 assured on the parsonage
fund and that they are not around yet
They hope to raise it to $500.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-03

Mrs. j. Thorp is receiving visit from
her brother, Ira ]. Rice, of Talmage
Nebraska. He desires to get employ
ment here on a farm
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-03

John Musson's new house, up east of
Judge Green's, is up and shingled 1t
is 29x4O feet on the ground and is going
to present fine appearance. Frank
E ans is the contractor.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-03
Notice.

Those owing the late firm OF Gleason
& Fulton will find their accounts with
Cosson & Ross and bills against the firm
may be presented to them for payment.
1872 GLEASON & FULTON.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-03

Special attention given TO the trial oil
cases, settlement of estates and the
drawing Of all legal papers.
CossoN Ross.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-03

The taxes collected by Treasurer
BRENNAN for the first quarter of the
year ending April LIST was $40, 35l 09.
This was few thousand heavier than
usual for that period.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-03
VOLCANIC ERUPTl0NS.

Are grand, but skin eruptions rob
life of joy. Bucklen's Arnica salve
cures them; also old, running and fe-
yer sores, ulcers, boils, felons, corns,
waits, cuts, bruises, burns, scalds, chap
ped hands, chilblains. Best pile cure
ON earth. Drives out pains and aches.
Only 20 cents a box. Cure guaranteed.
Sold by A. FL. Roberts druggist.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-03

Joe Cam returned yesterday morning
from South Dakota where he has been
with a party of land seekers. Fred
BIume will stay few days longer look
ing over the land.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-03

A reception was given to Mesdames
Henderson and Holt yesterday afternoon
in the parlors of the Presbsterian
church. These two ladies expect 10 go
to their new homes in Minnesota soon.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-03

d. E. Soar, j. B. Doak and J. M.
Graham were passengers yesterday for
Des Moines where they went to attend
the democratic state convention.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-03

H. Ii. Williamson, living east of town,
was recently placed on Uncle Sans pen
sion list at Sc 90 per month. The RE-
PUBLICAN is glad to know of his good
fortune.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-03

Mrs. John Davis, sister of J. c. Fischer,
returned to her home in Harrison county,
Ohio, Tuesday evening after a few
months visit at this place.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-03

Fong Wo has taken in his laundry
sign and he left Tuesday for Lake City
where he has friend From there he
goes to San Francisco, then back to
China
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-03

J. G. jerks, of Viola township, was a
business caller yesterday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-03

Wilson Burnside and wife returned
Tuesday from two weeks visit with
their daughter, Mrs. Wadsworth, at
Grinnell
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-03

Old newspapers for sale at this office
at cents bunch of two dozen, II
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-03

Clyde Baker was an Extra visitor
Gnrnln,t
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-03

Little Byron Phelps, the eldest child
Of Mr.. and Mrs B. S. Phelps, has been
dangerously sick with pneumonia the
past week, but is better.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-03

Theo. +. Myers went down to De
Moines yesterday on business trip.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-03

E. j, Talbot and his mother. brother
and mother of Eugene Talbot, arrived
here from Jasper county yesterday.