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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-04-04
HE SLEPT IN SECURITY.
The Tonic Small Boy Used For His
Weak Feeling

There is 5-year-old boy in Massa-
chusetts avenue who is Of the blood Of
patriots. His grandfather was in both
the Mexican and civil wars, and his ia
Their was also a soldier, consequently
the little fellow has heard much flag"
talk in his short life and has exalted
ideas of Its protective qualities. He
was the baby of the family till very re-
Gently and occupied crib bed in his
mothers room. When the new baby
came, Harold was put to sleep in q
room adjoining his mothers, and as he
had never slept alone before his small
soul was filled with nameless fears
which he was too proud to tell in full.
Its mighty lonesome in here, man.
ma" he called the first night after he
had been tucked in his little white bed.
"Just remember the angels are near
you and caring for you." replied man.
ma from the outer room.
But, mamma" he objected, 81 amt
acquainted with any angels and I'd be
scared of them if they came rustling
round, same as l would of any other
stranger"
Now, Harold. you must go to sleep
quietly. Nothing will hurt you"
Cant 1 have the gas lighted in
here?"
mo; mamma doesn't think it neces-
sary, and it is not healthy"
There was silence for some time, and
then the small voice piped up again.
"Oh. mammal"
eyes. dear"
MAY have grandpa's f1ag?"
"Why, what for? l want you to go
right to Sleep"
Please. mammaw and small night
gowned figure appeared at the door.
Just let me stick the flag up at the
head of my bed, and then I'll go right
to sleep, indeed will! You know the
other night grandpa said at the meet
ing that under the protecting folds Of
the flag the weakest would be safe,'
and l feel mighty weak. mamma"
He got the flag, and when his mother
looked in on him an hour later he was
fast asleep, with a fat little fist under
his red cheek, holding fast the end
of the protecting flag.-Washingto
Star
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-04-04
A Historic Throne.

The biggest episcopal throne in Eu-
rope is at the Exeter cathedral Com
posed Of the very best oak, with mag
nificent carving executed by the most
expert designers Of the day. the throne
scars upward in beautiful taperlng pin
nacles, which rise up to the lofty roof
of the sacred ediice. The throne is
not only the biggest, but one Of the
oldest. 1t was saved from destruction
by the Puritans by the ingenuity of the
Cavaliers, who when the Roundheads
marched on Exeter pulled down the
throne and divided it into 1865 pieces.
one for every day of the year. The
pieces were safely secured in many
hiding places. and when peace was re-
stored the pieces were put together
again without the aid of q single nail.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-04-04
A CULINARY GENIUS.
COeked Dinner In His Home While
Mt Business In His Office

ut Business In His Office.
The ordinary man is nowhere more
out of place than in the kitchen. All
rules have their exceptions, however,
and correspondent sends story Of
man who might have led armies per-
haps, but was certainly equal to Gull
nary emergencies.
In the absence Of his wife and family
1t became necessary, as he thought, for
him to cook his own dinner, and in
view Of the fact that he was q man Of
business his presence was also needed
down town at his office.
Now, the same body cannot be in two
places at once, and this we'll known
consideration would have settled the
question for an average man. He
would have either spent his forenoon
in the kitchen or gone to his Office and
lunched out This, however, was a
man to whom physical laws do not
courtesy even as custom to great kings
The case stood thus:
He was to have a boiled dinner and
would have it done to turn, piping
Alol anu IeduS W ScINc dI Lls uOLuc
coming. The meat, turnips and beets,
therefore, which require longer time,
he put on before leaving the house.
The potatoes and cabbage, needing less
time for cooking, We're put on the COW
er of the pot.
Then he dropped string through q
hole in the edge of the cover, ran it
through a loop suspended from the
ceiling and thence down to the sink.
In the sink hole he firmly stuck can
die, to which, two inches below the
top, he tied the string.
Last of all he lighted the candle and
went to his business. In two hours, or
about half an hour before he was to
return, when it was time for the vege-
tables on the cover to go to their ap-
pointed place, the slowly descending
7! flame burned the string, which releas-
ed the otherwise unsupported edge of
the cover, which dropped it's burden
into the pot and fell back where it be-
longed.
When the genius reached home, his
| dinner was ready.-Youth's Compan-
| ion.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-04-04
"JES'CoMMON OLE MISERY. /"
Why Rufus Suddenly Decided That
He Didn't Have Paralysis,

Why Rufus Suddenly Decided That
He Didn't Have Paralysis.
The boys name is Rufus, and he was
busily engaged in polishing the doctors
shoes while he was being shaved. AS
was his custom, the doctor said, How
are you feeling. Rufus?"
II amt much. Kindly poohly, thank
you, doctah," answered the boy.
Whats the matter?"
Paralysis"
"What?"
Paralysis"
Had the doctor not been so we'll ac-
quainted with the negro race, he might
have allowed himself to show astonish-
ment. AS it was, he determined to see
what would result from further in
quiries.
where's your paralysis?' he asked
kindly.
Rufus was drawing a rag swiftly
across the left shoe.
I'm the right hip. doctah," he an
swered.
cts probably rheumatism" suggest.
ed the physician.
w. iuueeu. ~ > paralysis. RECKON
| knows rheumatism and knows
paralysis. This is suttenly paralysis"
The doctor drew a good sized pin
from the lapel Of his coat.
WELL Rufus he said seriously.
there is only one way to tell. Come
here. I'm going to jab this pin in you"
hip. If it hurts, then you have rheu-
matism. If you don't feel it, then you
are right. and you have paralysis"
The boy did not rise, but drew the
rag thoughtfully across the shoe.
Finally he said:
"Doctah, reckon you mus know
know 1t amt nothin but jes' common
ole isery."-Kansas City Star.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-04-04
BETTER THAN LAW.
julius Was Stumped, So He Conclud-
ed to Return the Property.

julius Was Stumped, So He COnclud-
ed to Return the Property.
81 was in Mississippi during the car
petbag days." said the Pittsburg story
teller, "and one night at hotel was
robbed of watch and money. 1 found
out next day that it was one of the
colored servants, and l went to a JUS
tice of the peace and swore out war
rant. The justice was also q colored
man, and he didn't seem anxious to do
the right thing. think he was in with
the thief, though willing to give me
show. When the prisoner took the
stand, he declared that if he had stolen
anything it was while he was walking
around in his sleep. The statement
caught his honor, and he said:
"'How yo' gwine. to hold a pusson
'sponsible fur what he does in his
sleep? Oar amt no law bout dat If
Julius dun took dat watch an money
an didn't know what he was dom, den
he's got to be discharged from GUS
tody.'
II was pleading my own case" con-
tinued the Iron City man, "and re-
piled to the judge that the rule ought
to work both ways. If Julius had tax
en- my property in his sleep, he ought to
return it while he was in the same con-
dition. wasn't blaming him for being
somnambulist and was willing he
should go free, but should expect him
to enter my room in his sleep that very
night and leave my lost property on a
chair. That was a stumper on judge
and prisoner, and after scratching their
heads and wiggling around his honor
replied:
"'Julius, dis yere case has dun got
mixed up. 'Cordin to law yo' got away
wild de stuff an can't be held, but cord
in to de white mans dreambook yo's
got to walk in yo'r sleep ag'in tonight
an put yo'r stealin's back in his room.
Dat will leabe everything jest as it
was befo', an it pears to me dat yo'd
better tackle some older man an do it
wild yo'r eyes wide OPEN
Julius didn't wait to walk in his
sleep again, but handed me my proper
ty before we left the courtroom"-
Philadelphia Press.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-04-04
VISITORS NOT WANTED.
People Who Want to See Greenland
Must Get a Royal Permit

Nubt vet IL ANoyaA cE"lNs
Greenland is governed in a grand
motherly way by Denmark; but, as it
consists of a group Of colonies which
would not under any circumstances at
tract many tourists or traders, no out
slider complains Of the eXclusiveness Of
has been and still is monopolized by
the state, and only government vessels
are allowed to sail in Greenland wa
ters. For foreign travellers also Green
land Is closed country unless the trav-
eler in question has beforehand OBJ
tanned the rare distinction of gaining
the permission of the Danish govern
ment.
The monopoly Of the trade is said to
protect the Greenlander from being de-
ceived by INSCRIPTIONS merchants. The
administration settles fixed price both
for the goods the Greenlanders pur-
chase and for the products they sell.
manner, and the business being car
ried on by the state is guarantee
that the natives are not imposed upon.
Furthermore, the members Of the adj
ministration. are enjoined to take care
that the natives do not leave them
selves short of produce by selling more
than they can dispense with, SO that
they are destitute of needful food and
clothing when the slack time arrives.
The native Greenlander never has been,
neither is he now, able to purchase a
single drop Of spirits from the admin
istratiOn.
The exchange of goods between
Greenland and Denmark is, as rule,
carried on exclusively by means Of the
nine vessels belonging to the Green
land company viz, five briggs, three
barks and small steamer having Il
total register Of about 1000 tons net.
Several Of these vessels, which are
suitable for sailing through the drift
Ice, make two voyages year and the
steamer, as a rule, three voyages
Montreal Herald.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-04-04
4 Willy Answer.

The shah Of Persia once asked q
group Of his courtiers whom they
thought the greater man, himself or
his father. At first he could get no re-
ply to SO dangerous question, the an
swer to which might cost the courtiers
their heads.
At last a willy old courtier said,
"Your father. sire, for although you
are equal to your father in all other re-
spects in this he is superior to you,
that he had greater son than any you
have"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-04-04
English Roads.

After the abandonment Of Britain
by the Romans the roads fell into dis
use and bride paths formed the only
means of communication. Not until
the sixteenth year of Charles II-that
Is, 1676-was any systematic effort
made to improve the roads of Eng
land.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-04-04

dressed woman sitting opposite me,
and when he came back she asked him
what the conductor wanted.
Why said the man seriously, the
man in lower has been found dead
"rhe womans eyes widened. and
thought she was going to say some
thing sweet and sympathetic, but she
didn't What she said was:
"'Why, how thoughtless of him, in
a car with all these women too!
Don't talk to me about women
Washington Post.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-04-04
womanlv "renderness."

Don't talk 70 me of the tenderness
of Woman's heart" said the man who
hates women, though he has never
been married. 'She hasn't any. |
was travelling recently on through
train to New York from the west, and
IN the morning, just after most Of us
had dressed and were sitting in the
end of the car. the conductor came and
called two men away. One of them
belonged to an intelligent and well
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-04-04

10 the pages OF our chief humorous
periodical. In the north of England
mon certainly occurs; in Scottish
speech never. In Scott and Stevenson
one may look for it in vain. The
broad, soft vocalization of the word in
Lothian dialect lies somewhere be-
tween 'maun' and man. but as it
cannot be literally synbolized the
word should be spelt in dialect pas
sages simply as in English"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-04-04
The Topaz.

The word topaz comes from the
Greek verb signifying to guess. The
jewel was brought from the east and
reported to have come from an island,
and men guessed at the location of the
isle which produced such beautiful
gems.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-04-04
Any one can Te11

The man or woman with an irritable
temper, restless, fdgety movements, fail
ing memory and lack of concentration is
suffering from crippled nerves. The
lines of care, the paid cheeks, the wasting
flesh, the dark circles under the eyes tell
all too plainly of the worry, the pain,
the loss of sleep and disturbed digestion,
that break down the nervous forces and
consume the vital power. For quick and
sure relief nothing EQUALS
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-04-04
A Sensitive Scot.

A sensitive Scot rebukes the London
Daily Chronicle for saying that his
countrymen pronounce man mon"
"The absurd form 'mon,' he writes, sis
the hall mark Of Scots vernacular as
written by southern pen, and its in
trusion has often lent additional sad
ness to comic journalism, .eyen, alas,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-04-04

"Nervous prostration broke my health
down completely. My mind became con-
fused and my stomach was so weak l
could scarcely retain the lightest Cruel
For months | did not get nights sleep
and rundown in flesh from 135 to 90
pounds. The first dose of DR.. Miles
Nervine brought sleep, and when l had
used six bottles found myself in perfect
health Mrs. w. H. BRAKEMAN,
Phoenix. N. Y.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-04-04
JelI-O, the New Dessert.

Pleases all the family. Four favors Lemon
Orange, Raspberry and Strawberry. At your
grocers. l0cents. Try it today.
The Meeker herald., 1901-07-20
DESERT LAND. FINAL PROOF.-NOT1Ck
FOR PUBLICATION.
LAND OFFICE AT

Gienwood Springs. Colo. Ju1e:'. 1901. Z
NOTICE Il hereby given that Harriet ).
~ Chandler Of Meeker. Colorado hiss Nd
notice of her intention To make proof on ~
desertland claim. No So; Ute. for the
NV 4 NV i. Sec q. Tp {. s. R % " esh r y
before the Clerk of County Court at Mcekeg,
Colo. on Saturday. the 18th day Of Aua0se.
1o01, At 10 O'Clock q m.
She uaines the following vitnesseA TO prove
the complete irrigation snd reclamation q
aotd land:
Heury T wilson. Stephen r Wilson, Henry
He<lpath and william II Eoback, an q
TcSHs4 J.r. SQUIRE, Res.ssar.
The Meeker herald., 1901-07-20
New Irrigation Law.

Notices arc being sent out by the
state engineer to owners Of irrigating
bitches calling attention to the new
laws which 20 into effect July 18th and
July 10th. Several radical changes are
made and 1t is the intention Of the
engineers once to see that they are en-
forced. In times past it has been tie
practice Of men owning bitches to open
the headgates after nightfsll and sub
tract dow Of water for six or eight
hours without the neighbors knowing it.
It was almost impossible to secure a
conviction. Under the new law the
presence OF water in mans ditch after
his headgate has been ordered closed 10
taken ~ evidence that he stole water.
The Law compels the owner of lateral
to place . measuring device at tire head
gate whereby his flow of water can
properly be measured and regulated.
If man refuses to put in . measuring
device his headgate may be nailed down.
thus depriving him of water for hs
crops until be complies with the law.
The Meeker herald., 1901-07-20
VENETIAN IRON WARE.
NI.s-rH.fn ef It Now MGnaHsst.-sA
IN New TOrk-A 0rovviaG
Fad,

At first sight there does not seem
much relation between the gloom and
CRIME of Pittsburgh and the artistic
screens and house lanterns OF to-day.
but the connection came when the
Pennsylvania forges succeeded in pro-
ducing ductile iron and soft steel in
any shape at very cheap prices. Be
fore that time, says the New York
Post, all the specimens Of that beau
tiful school of art known as Venetian
iron work were imported from Italy,
Paris and Sheffield. bat to-day nine
tenths of it 10 made in the United
States. and very goodly portion
right here IN the city. You can buy
the iron snd steel in any quantity
ready for use. II your tastes run
towards small objects. you can get
ribbons and wires delicate enough for
. dolls house, and, on the other hand,
you can secure rods and straps thick
and strong enough to make the gates
of safe-dcposit company.
A few simple tools are all that are
required for the work, and for those
who have little or no originality hun
dreds and even thousands of designs
are neatly printed upon sheets of pa
per for both student and artisan. The
work is . lad with many people. who
turn out products OF commendable
beauty and utility. Hall lanterns,
chahng dish frames, picture holders,
lamp stands, chandeliers. e1ectroliers.
gas brackets and transom screens are
the favorite objects. Beyond these
are hundreds which hnd q ready sale
In the market or constitute highly
appreciated presents st the holiday
season.
The Meeker herald., 1901-07-20

Thousands OF Eastern people viii tire
advantage Of the cheap ratse to Cslo-
RADIO which the Burlington Route Will
offer during June, July, August AOd
September.
They are the lowest ever made.
You have any friends who are tank
ing Of coming to Colorado. send me their
names and will have our representa-
tives look them up-furnish advertising
matter-reserve berths for them-see
that they have quick and comfortable
trip.
Hotel Keepers. This Is your oppot-
tunitv. Whenever you receive an en-
quiry about your resort, send It to me-
| will take pains to see that the writer
spends the stammer m Colorado.
G. W. VALLERY, General Agent,
.. burlington Route,
Denver, Colo.
The Meeker herald., 1901-07-20
stops the Cough
Lssht.i,s Rod NILES N L.Asth

Laghtnins Rod NILES In LsA1th.
Bavaria has a most curious claim to
notoriety. which is that II possesses the
longest lightning conductor in the
world. 1t rises some yards above the
top Of tie meteorological station on the
Zugspitze, the highest point in the
German empire. and runs down the
side of the mountain TO the bottom OF
Hollenthal. where there IL running
water all the year round. The length
Of the rod IL Ave and one-half kilo-
msters-nearly three and half miles.
The Meeker herald., 1901-07-20
BURLINGTON ROUTE.
Low Rates to tho East.

Every day-not once or twice a month,
bat every day-from June 20 until Sep.
tember ~. the Burlington Route Offers
rate of one fare plus 500 for the
round trip to Chicago. st. Louis, st.
Paul aud all points this side Of those
cities.
II you are Rguring on an eastern trip,
bv all mesns give us an opportunity Of
quoting rates, and telling you what our
service IL Mke. Write-tell us where
you arc going, and we will take pleasure
in giving you all the information you
reed.
q. ". VHLERY, General AgeAt.
Deaver Colo.
The Meeker herald., 1901-07-20


tho Rsv. Francis j. Hall Of the Western
Theological Seminary, the Rev. Fred
W. Taylor. now bishop c0adjutor Of
Quincy, the Rev. Charles 8. Bixby of
st. Psuls, Highland Park; the Rev.
william C. De Witt Of St. Andrews,
the Rev. p. c. Wolcett Of Trinity.
bishop Rowe. Bishop Coadjutor An
drews and Bishop Williams Of Nebras-
ka, formerly Of Chicago.
"Up there, far from the pomp and
dignity Of ecclesiastical functions, they
enjoy themselves like boys on an outing.
Titles arc left behind and bishop IL NO
more than a common deacon unless he
behaves himself. Then he does not
have - good time n the others.
"Eccisss9stlcal titles are lef, behind,
but when the straight breasted clerical
coats are thrown on new set bobs up.
Thus TIE grave and reverend professor
of theology III the Western seminary
never responds to but one name from
the time he sets foot on Rowe Island
until be leaves it. He is simply doc"
And. q for several years there was but
one o1Ier clergyman Of the coterie who
sportea "D. D." after his name, and
that was the Rev. Fred W. Taylor, the
new c,adjutor Of Quincy was irrever-
entity dubbed "Burdock." How the
Rev. W. G. De Witt ever got his name
OF ,Jlm" no one now pretands to re-
memper, but that Is all he Is called
while on hts outing. The nickname for
the bishop of Alaska Is easily accounted
for. His Initials are r. T. and his
clerical brethren know him only IS
"Peee'' a. long as he is with them.
The dean Of the Chicago cathedral Is
simply "Psrd." aud bishop Williams,
long before he became enc In reality,
was dubbed Monsieur L'Exeque"
(Mister tho bishop,) possibly on account
Of his dignffied manner.
.-Bishop Williams is q manly man and
10 not afrsid to take hold of anything
that seemA necessary % b dsoe. sill
| II was soubewhat u ! ssEpriss TO his
diocese u find ut. following N apes
tone stsis, bs r ~ heeatsEsa q isbor
with hS hands u si5dfd HlaN 66t Z
tent, sfter tho nanner Of 1t Paul, buta
substantial frame hcsse from the wrece-
age Of lost boaB cast upon the shores Of
Rowe Island.
ut il not exsctly an Episcopal palace
but 1t certainly b marvel Of workman
ship. Tie Bishop did every bit of,it
himself even 10 building the chimney,
and his new dom,cile cost just 0.1s. the
amount paid out for nails, window glass
and iron work.
"Rowe Island 10 three mites from one
OF the Booth fshing statf,ns and q
steamer stops ut 1t three times week
to give and carry a&ay mail. So far it
has been obliged to anchor out from
land some distance, while one Of the
clergy rowed out In a boat to meet 1t,
but this summer all hands have agreed
| tn fall 20 and hr,ih a wharf,
The Meeker herald., 1901-07-20
The Same williams.

We take the following interesting bit
of summer news from late issue of the
Chicago American:
"a little coterie Of Chicago clerRymen
Of the Episcopal faith i've years ago de-
cided to squat" upon little island up
in Northern Lake Superior. which. in
honor OF Bishop Rowe of Alaska. ono OF
tho club. they christsued Rowe Island.
On thsk island each yeaf cougreeate
SAe Very Hsv. Luther ParAee. dean Of
The Meeker herald., 1901-07-20
Rain IL, Kansas.

Last nights Denver papers report
light rains throughout the drouth. strick-
en- sections Of Kansas, with fair pros-
poets of more in sight.
THIS will be good news to socckmen
of Northwestern Colorado, as total
failure OF the corn crop means poor de-
mand for feeders, and low prices.
Rains now would save some of the corn.
The Meeker herald., 1901-07-20
President. Vice eFSGbddenA
BANK or NEEkER
Successor tod. ". HNeus& Oo.. Daaarsrs,
MEEKER, COf.ONAD0.

Transact General banking Dustuess.
hiFhest price paid for County Warrants. In
terest allowed on Time Deposits. Drafts
irawn on Eastern CItIc. and Europe.
Correspondents, Western Natl Bank. New
York; U. S. National Bank, Omaha; Ytrst NH>
tion,h Bank. Denver: First National bank
nawihis, Wyo.: First National Hank, Gic1r-
wood Springs: and In sii PRINCIPAL cities II
Europe.
Collections FromptfY Attenaed to.
The Meeker herald., 1901-07-20
uENRY A. wILDHACK,
Omitted States Commissioner,
NOTARY AND CONWYAnCER

Attend 10 Presumption and Desert
Land filings, take and acknowledge aa-
nual or final proofs on Desert claims as
wefl AS Pre-emptiOns. institute coUsests,
etc. Necessary blanks on hand.
MEEKER. COLORADO.
The Meeker herald., 1901-07-20

It has been stated that John Walter.
Of the London Times, left a legacy to
his daughter one of the advertising col
umns OF the Thunderet. It brought
the lady steady income Of $50 day
enough to keep her from poverty.
The Meeker herald., 1901-07-20

1t is estimated that the drouth in We
Missouri valley states will foot up crop
losses - follows:
Kan1as, 500. .O00. 900.
Missouri, 500, ,0Oo. 600.
DakotaA and Minnesota. 25 600 600.
Nebraska, $1l 100000.
Wisconsin, SIS, 5,e00,O00.
The Meeker herald., 1901-07-20

$50 acres on south F0rk-10O acres
under water. Tho Aurch ranches %
Piceance creek (2eo aeresl. Also four
ether ranches. .9isoev S01ean at tcw
rate. 6Af Z WAdBRJpeE.
The Meeker herald., 1901-07-20

10 CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo-Q Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money If 1t
fails to euro. E. w. Groves signature
is on each boz. 25c.
The Meeker herald., 1901-07-20

Or. Milton. dentist, will seuaain N
Aeeser uatil July q ouly. Cali early.