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The suburban citizen., 1900-02-24
AN AUSTRALIAN PIGEON POST
The PIgeonGram system Has Been Of
Practical Benefit

The PIgeongram system Has Been OF
Practical Benefit
or all the accomplishments credited
to the homer, probably none has been
OF such practical benefit as that Of a
number OF birds OF the Great Barrier
island Pigeongram agency, says For
est and Stream. These creatures are
trained to carry messages TO and from
the Great Barrier island and Auck-
land, New Zealand, and the system has
expanded so much that il has now
become a very important means of in
tercourse between the inhabitants Of
the island and their friends and bust
ness connections in the city. At the
time of the wreck OF the steamer
Wairarapa on the Great Barrier island,
1t was four days before news of the
calamity reached the capital and this
fact gave rise to the pigeongram sys-
TEN. At first but a few birds were
available for the purpose, but in 1896,
with the increasing population on the
island. 1t was found necessary to re-
enforce the feathered army, and at the
present time large numbers of mes
sages are daily sent from the island
to the metropolis and vice versa, by
this means. In the first place 9s per
message was charged from the island
TO the city and when team Of birds
had been trained to fly from Auckland
to the island, messages we're sent at
a cost of Is, and the messages to the
city were reduced to I'd. each. The
reason of the extra expense from Auck-
land TO the island is the difficulty eX.
perienced in getting birds to leave the
city on their journey across the water
No messages for the island are sent
from the city after 10 a. m, as the is
land is often enveloped in a fog after
that hour. Some idea of the dispatch
with which the birds deliver their
messages may be gained from the fact
that they average (bad weather and
head winds taken into consideration
from siXty-tive to seventy minutes,
which journey is about fifty-seven
miles. One bird will carry as many as
four messages at time, The mes
per (duarto size) with carbon leaf,
the tissue paper being perforated
down each side, and on being
folded is sealed with the pigeongram
stamp, which secures the privacy Of
the message. The messages are then
wrapped round the pigeons leg and
covered with a waterproof Logging.
This protects 1t from wet in case OF
bad weather, or from the bird pecking
it off during transit. To open the mes
sage the receiver cuts through the per-
foratlon There are just 100 birds en-
gagged in the service. AT both termini
the usual trap for homers is used, on
entering which the wires fall back and
strike an alarm. This notifies an at
tendant, who removes the messages,
and the bird is permitted to enter the
main loft.
The suburban citizen., 1900-02-24
THE SUBURBAN CITIZEN,
FEBRUARY "a, 1900
InutruetIon.t, subsorIhe,a.

PosrAoE-Tho postage to all parts OF the
0nlted Statec and Canada Is paid by the
publishers.
heMITTAScRs OF small sums may be made
with comparative safety In ordinary letters
bums OF one dollar or more must be sent by
registered letter or post-of1ce mon y order I
Stherwise, we cannot be responsible for same
CHAS&E OF ADDREss-subscFiDer wishing
lAeir address changed must invariably give
their former as well as new address.
MISSING NuMBERs-It occasionally hSppens
shat numbers Of our paper sent to subscribers
are lost or stolen in the mails. In case you
De not receive any number when due, write
&c postal olrd, and we will cheerfully fur
RssN a duplicate Of the missing number.
New IMPORTANT OF AIL--1n every letter
that yoN write us, never fail to give your full
address Nlainly written, name, post-ofnOe,
county and State.
The suburban citizen., 1900-02-24
Senator EIkins Has a FAN.

Washington, (Speclal.) - Senator Elkins
Of West Virginia, fell on the icy Sidewalk
near the Capitol during the recent snow
storm, sustaining bruises about the body
and a general shake-up.
The suburban citizen., 1900-02-24
GIBSON & GOBEY,
Cash GrOCerS,
325 18th ST., N. E.
A Nd
1245 q ST., N. f.
GrOCers.
RAISED $4,000 FOR CHARITY.

Bright and clever Miss Eva Nudge
has richly deserved and won popular
ity and success. Her sympathetic lit
tie heart early decided her career. AS
good as she is liberal, she has for
some years past been engaged in en-
tertaining select circles with song and
impersonation. At six years Of age
she attracted public attention by her
remarkable musical gifts, being en-
gagged at that time to sing at a recep-
ton at the White House, Washington,
d. c., by President and Mrs. Cleve-
land. Twice since that time she has
appeared in entertainments at the
White House, and has been constantly
engaged in giving songs and recitals
during the twelve years past. Miss
Nudge has been specially noted for her
warm interest in charity work, and
two beautiful gold medals have been
given her in commemoratlon OF her
services in this direction, one by her
society and professional friends. and
the other, set with diamonds. by the
New York press. She enjoys the proud
and enviable distinction of having
given more to the poor than any other
girl of her age in the country. Her
latest achievement is the rendition, In
a Stonewall Jackson suit and hat, OF
the famous poem, Barbara Frietchie,"
which aptly displays her accomplish
ments. The musical setting enables
her the free use of rich contralto
voice. Miss Nudge is a llneal descend
The suburban citizen., 1900-02-24
Kcenlnr nn Ere Upon nim.

"The great danger" said the grave
citizen, sis that we will drift into 8
paternal form of government"
"Yes," answered Mr.. Meekton, with
sigh; Henrietta seems worried
about that every time speak TO the
childr6a. Washington Star.
The suburban citizen., 1900-02-24

ant of zachariah Nudge, prebendary OF
Exeter and vicar Of Plymouth, born
1850; and of Admiral 2acharlah Nudge
Of the English navy, and Is the daugh-
ter of Mr. II. C. Nudge. prominent in
the Locomoblle company of America.
The suburban citizen., 1900-02-24
Indesirnble.

Miss Budde i presume you find
life bed of rosesP
Mr.. Milyuns Well, / should hope
mott
Mics Budde Why?
Mr., Milyun--Because the beds ol
roses are usually mud. Chicago
News.
The suburban citizen., 1900-02-24
\. hM. shops nomorea 20 nonnokc

Inray,, Va, Especial. 1.-The Norfolk and
Western Hallway Company has awarded "a
contract for the removal OF the big machine
shops from Shenandoah City to Roanoke
Tho main building is 70 by $40 feet, and is
wcil built. The removal OF those shops will
.hrnIr mnnv mon ont Of EN- nlovnnnL
The suburban citizen., 1900-02-24
nLnmmolh Pnclnr Tlnnr.

-Four American steamers designed for thu
Pacific trade are each to DO 79O feet long
With a capacity OF 1000 tons. Some OF the
builders say the transpaoiao liaers OF the
future viii be 000 feet long
The suburban citizen., 1900-02-24
Boer and nritIsh Fnotion..

Wichita, Kas., Especial. THE sedgwck
County Teachers Association passed reso-
luti0ns Of sympathy with the Beers after an
exciting debate. The pro-British minority
withdrew. held a rump session md adopted
s5tfBtkT resolutions.
The suburban citizen., 1900-02-24
DIR. w. E. BRADLEY.
Dentist,
$SIo Il ST.. n. E. Washington, DC.
$ysyssssss sSSSTES
presIdent MCKINLEY and ModiatIoI

President Mckinley and Mediation.
Paris, CBy Cable. THE London CORES
pondent Of the Figaro says he learns thai
President Mckinley recently sounded Lori
Paunceiote, with view OF ascertalnng how
un offer of mediation In the TransvaOl din
Guilty on the part. Of the United States
would be received and the English reply
was that such an offer. made Officially ,wouie
be considered as an unfriendly act.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01
George .Gray's Farm. Big Suit.

On February 9Th George Gray made a
contract by which he sold all his land in
this county consisting Of 1900 acres and
his elevator at Gray to John F. Liken, Of
Geneseo, Illinois. for $95, $50, agreeing
to take as part pay 1900 acres Of land in
Texas, the balance to be in cash, $3.50
to be paid February 10th and the
balance March LIST. About February
10th Mr.. Liksn and his attorney, Mr..
Shaw, of Geneseo, appeared here in
Audubon and desired to be released
from their contract claiming their in.
ability to fulfil it, not being able to raise
the sl5, 900 at that time. They spent
the day here in consultation with Mr..
Gray and his attorney, j. H. Mosier. and
dallied over several matters, then
secretly left on the Rock Island that
evening. Mr.. Mosier telephoned to
t. B. Swan, Of Atlantic, and had him
serve papers on them there giving them
notice Of suit against them for the pur.
chase price of the property and for
$4,000 damages, and asking that they
be required to fulfil the contract. The
suit is set for March 9th at Atlantic
The deal was one of the largest ever
made in the county. Although the
price was high, yet Mr.. Gray's farm is
very valuable and he was also paying
well for the Texas land.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01


The concert of the 5lst Iowa band
here Monday night was an event Of con-
siderable interest. The court room was
crowded and the big audience was great.
ly pleased. 1t was the best thing in
band music that ever struck the town.
The individual members are excellent
musicians. The program had wide
range from classical pieces Of great
composers to popular national airs and
to rude Chinese and Philippine pieces
that the band picked up in their big
trip. Nothing reminds us more that
this recent war was educating to our
people than to listen to the music Of
three distinct races with the many var
iations, and the beautiful harmonies
rendered. The curosities shown were
very interesting and the Philippine boy
is an attraction. The manager, Mr..
Landers, is an accomplished gentleman.
In fact all the boys made friends here.
Their expenses are over 800 day, but
they made their expenses here and a
little more, which was all they expected
They do not usually play in towns this
size, but came here at the request Of the
5lst Iowa boys and their friends.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01
School Notes.

W. G. Elliott visited the high school
last Thursday morning.
Owing to Miss Dickinson being sick
Miss Ella Hurd taught her room yes
terday.
Miss Bilharz read few sketches on
Washington and the different members
of his family last week.
Miss Blanche Lamoraux, of Atlantic,
friend of Miss Alma Oelke, visited
the high room Monday.
Examinations are beginning to come
now. A latin class had an examina-
ton in Virgil Monday and the physics
class was examined Wednesday.
The b latin class has finished the
second book Caesars Gallo wars. The
class has improved greatly in the. last
quarter and is doing excellent work.
They are examined today.
Last Thursday being Washington
birthday, Rev. Matheny was invited
over to address the high school. He
spoke of the two extremes
from which the great men Of
our country were viewed. He then
told how we should profit by the lives
of these great men, and made special
point of development first, our physical
powers; second, our moral powers and
third our mental powers
The following have been chooses as
subjects of the second orations to be
written.by each of this years graduates :
Lavisa Overholtzer, You and L; Thresa
Stanton, Giant Oaks; Mable Hayes,
Walk, Don't Ride; Edna Webster, One
Tenth of Second; Mary Smith, Never
Say Fail; Moro Hunt, The Power OF
Individuality; Cappa Matthias, Don't
Give up the Ship; Arlie Vail, Character
Sketch of Louisa M. Alcott; Wren
Graham, Old Father Time; Susie
Musson, Knighthood; Alma Oelke,
Head Gear; Clarence Shingledecker,
Great Cause of Success; Jessie Luse,
Greatest Trouble of Mankind; Harvey
Delahoyde, Hero wsrship: Grace Mil.
Ter, Biographical Parallel; Don Drake,
Forgotten Arts.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01
SPANS GREATEST NEED.

Mr.. r. P. Olivia of Barcelona, Spain,
spends his winters at Aiken, 5. O.
Weak nerves had caused severe pains
in the buck of his s.head. On using
Electric Bitters, Americas greatest
blood and nerve remedy, all pain soon
left him. lie says this grand medicine
is what his country needs. All Amer
lea knows that it cures liver and kid
ney trouble, puriies the blood, tones
up the stomach, strengthens the nerves,
puts vim, vigor and neville into every
muscle, nerve and organ Of the body.
II weak, tired or ailing you need 1t.
Every bottle guaranteed, only 80 cents.
Sold by A. II. Roberts, druggist.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01
School Election Notice.

Notice is hereby given to the qualified
electors OF Audubon Independent School
District that the annual election Of said
Independent School District will be
held on Monday, March II, 1900, at the
town hall in Audubon for the election
OF two directors for the full term of
three yrears, also one treasurer for the
term OF two years, and for the transac-
ton OF such other business as can
legally be done at said meeting. The
polls will be opened at O'Clock p. m.
and closed at o'clock p. m. The fol-
lowing are the estimates for the ensuing
year: ~
For Teachers fund 100000
For Contingent fund s2,5OG.OO
Datsd at; Audubon. Iowa, Feby., IA, 1900.
u, q. RICE, w. II. 0'CoNNELL,
I-j Secretary. President.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01
Removal Notice.

Having rented the brick store room
now occupied by Mr.. OFT, 1 expect to
move my stock OF merchandise to that
location about March Is to 20 and in
order to reduce my stock as much as
possible to avoid moving, 1 will make
some special low prices for cash. 1 also
want your produce, butter, eggs and
poultry. Those having potatoes to sell
can call at the store and get sacks as /
wish to ship a car load next week.
Thanking those for past patronage
solicit continuance.
/. w. BAKER.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01
A fRIonrfuL sluSDrR

Will often cause horrible burn,
scald, cut or bruise. Bucklen's Anrica
Salye, the best in the world will kill the
pain and promptly healit. Cures old
sores, feve- sores, ulcers, boils, feions,
corns, all skin eruptions. Best Pile
cure on earth: Only % cts. box.
Cure guaranteed. Soldby A. H. Rob-
erts, druggist.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

The directors of the Audubon county
fair meet here Saturday. Among the
serious questions that will come up is
the one of better buildings. Many are
coming to the conclusion that it is al
most choice between better buildings
or no fair. The art hall is no longer
an art hall, but is a poor little she'll
Good exhibits will not be made there
while it is in its present condition. The
Audubon county fair has always had
good crowds Of people, but many times
the exhibits have been painfully small.
The attendance may become lighter
hereafter IL the exhibits do not grow
better We believe the fair is benefit
to this town and we think the business
men should co operate with the directors
in taking measures to see that new art
hall is erected and other improvements
made this season.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

VIM. Maxon left here for Cedar county,
Nebraska, Monday with car load of
his property. Mrs. Maxon left yester.
day and expected to stop day in Sioux
City with brother. Their neighbors
down in Greeley township turned ont
Friday evening OF last week and gave
them surprise party, which shows the
high esteem in which they were held by
those who knew them best. They are
most excellent people and we greatly re-
greet that they should leave us. Mr..
Maxon has been an active and able
worker for the cause Of the republican
party in his township and county for
several years.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

The following item from a Marion
paper tells Of the marriage Of Miss
Estella Albright. daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs. John Albright, formerly residents
of Douglas township, this county:
Mr.. Stewart Lutz and Miss Estella
Albright we're married Thursday even
ing at eight o'clock, February 10Th, at
the home of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Albright. two and one half
miles north of the city. The ceremony
was performed under bower of smilax
and lace. Rev. Walter Reynolds, pastor
OF the Presbyterian church, officiated
The bride wore beautiful gown OF
white. An excellent supper in several
courses was served, the table decorations
being carnations. The bride is one oil
the best and most accomplished young
ladies in this vicinity, and the groom is
a promising young business man. The
fine display OF beautiful and useful
gifts gave evidence OF the popularity oil
the newly married couple. Those
present included the visiting guests and
! friends OF the two families.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

Seth Hartzell has left with us nicely
bound volume of the Pittsburg Recorder,
religious, literary and political paper,
Of the year 1898. 1t valuable curiosity
in many ways. Among the interesting
news items we notice band of about
1900 Indians have just attacked a boat
on the Missouri about 100 miles above
Council Bluffs, so the boat had to re-
treat down to Council Bluffs.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

All those wishing to subscribe for the
Topeka Daily Capital, which is to be
edited by Charles Sheldon, author Of
in His Steps" for one week commenc-
ing March 18th, can do 80 by giving their
names to any member of the Epworth
League, or by leaving their subscriptions
at the home Of f, Bilharz & Son. This
paper, which is to be edited as Mr..
Sheldon believes Christ would have it,
will cost only twenty-five cents for the
six issues. This matter must be at
tended to before March 4th.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

j. IL. Mosier is in receipt of letter
from Congressman Mcpherson telling of
some proposed legislation concerning
free homesteads in the Cherokee strip.
A good many people IN this county have
friends in that country who they think
deserve the same liberal free homestead
privileges that have been extended to
settlers in adjoining sections of the
country.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

A. H. Edwards returned yesterday
from trip of about two weeks in I'LL
nois and Wisconsin. When in Wiscon-
sin he purchased two more thorough
bred Oxford ewes to add to his splendid
flock Of high bred sheep. He and A. @.
Darland have some of the best bred
sheep in this part OF the state.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

In the March number OF Mcclure 8
Magazine, Mr.. Walter Wellman will tell
another story from his recent extraordi-
nary experiences in the Arctic. He will
also give the conclusions from his own
experience regarding the only feasible
way to reach the Pole, telling what it is
and what it involves.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

The decision in the second case Of the
town OF Audubon against Audubon
county has just been decided by the dis
trict court in favor Of the town. 1t was
for S270 for the pest house erected south
Of town during the small pox epidemic
OF year ago.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

Mr.. Robert Lennon and Miss May
Kile we're married last evening at eight
o'clock at the home Of the brides parents
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Kile, Rev. Metheny
officiating. We join with friends in ex-
tending, reorganization to these worthy
young people.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01
Painting and Paper Hanging.

am still in the business Of, painting
and paper hanging. solicit your bust
ness and guarantee good work and right
prices. FL. HENsHALL. S-tf
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

The social at the M. Il. church parlors
tomorrow night given by Glass No. 2,
Mrs. Smith teacher. promises to be big
success. Several of its members are
good hustlers. The price of admission
has been reduced from rs cents to 10
cents, ice cream and cake or oysters
being served for Is cents additional.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

Mr. and Mrs. Sim Curtis, boy Sun
day; Mr. and Mrs. Art Harvey, boy
Tuesday, Mr. and Mrs. w. II. O'Connell,
a girl Wednesday; Mr.. and Mrs. Albert
Taylor, girl Saturday; Mr.. and Mrs.
Sam Hunter, girl Wednesday; Mr.. and
Mrs. John Christensen, a girl Wednes-
day-so run the reports as to the babies.
We expect our reporter has missed sew
eral, but we will try and get them all
next time.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

NoTIcE-Ten cents admission win be
charged at the social at the M. T., church
Friday night instead Of twenty-five cents
as was first advertised. Ice cream and
cake or oysters will be served for fifteen
cents additional Good music. Every
body should attend.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01
Osteopathy.

/; DR.. G. s. Archer, Of the Atlantic In
Urinary, is now making regular visits to
Audubon on every Tuesday, Thursday
and Saturday. At the Park hotel from
o to IL a. m. Consultation free. II.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

The Board of Supervisors hold short
session to day to transact the business
necessary on transferring the Poor Farm
from the old to the new steward. Thomas
Davis takes possession today, Royal
Petty retiring. Mr.. Petty moves to a
farm he recently purchased in Shelby
county, few miles north OF Avoca
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

]. II. McSparran will preach at the
Lone Willow school house next Sunday
at three o'clock p. m. and Monday,
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and
Friday nights. All are invited to at
tend and assist in these meetings.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

Jack Joyce, who has been spending
the winter near Brayton, was visitor
here the fore part Of the week. Mr.
Joyce is one Of the rough riders Of the
Buffalo Bill show and he will leave fol
New York soon to be at the opening al
Madison Square Garden, April 23rd.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

LOST OR STRAYED.-A Short Horn bull
calf, red, with star in forehead, about
nine months old. Finder please send
word. jim ANDREWS. +l-w
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

The party at the Burnside home
Thursday night was a very pleasant
affair. The wives of the gentlemen
came in during the evening. They sur
prised MIR. Burnside by presenting him
with an elegant and comfortable rocker.
He said he should appreciate it very
much il he got to occupy it.