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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-07-04
WHERE COLORS COME FROM
Africa Has q BIRD Whose Plumage
VIII Not "Wash."

"The man who devotes his life to the
study of color in all its remarkable
phases occasionally comes across some
queer facts" recently said the senior
partner of a well known firm Of artists
color men. ''The printing of newspa-
per color supplement sets thousands Of
unsupported toilers in motion. The nat
ural earth of Sienna and Umbria, in It
ally, produces the raw colors, and the
same material fused the familiar burnt
SIENNA and burnt umber.' Turkey red
comes from the Indian madden plant.
'Carmine' and the lakes are squeezed
cochineal. 'Sepia' is, of course, taken
from the cuttlefish. 'Gamboge' is the
yellow sap of Siamese tree. Ultra
marine is, or should be, made from the
priceless lapis lazuli, while 'prussian
blue which was stumbled upon by ac-
cident, is the burnt product of horses
hoofs and impure potassium carbonate
India ink is made in China, blue
black is the charcoal of the vine stalk
and blister is made from ordinary
wood ashes.
"As you are probably aware, Che dis
tinguishing feature of india ink is Its
refusal to run when subsequently COW
cred with tinted washes. 1t is what the
diapers call fast color, and for this
reason Is exclusively employed by en-
gineers, craftsmen and others.
"Most persons imagine that all nat
ural colors, such as those of birds
plumage, are fast This is erroneous.
The well known African touraco plan-
tain eater is case in point. If this
bird is caught in a shower of rain. the
brilliant crimson found in his plumage
will run leaving the erstwhile GRIM
son feathers a species of dirty white.
Notwithstanding that his green feath-
ers will remain perfectly fast Inquiry
into this curious running trait reveals
a marvellous provision of nature. A
careful analysis of the crimson feath-
ers shows that the brilliant coloring is
due to the presence of large quantity
Of copper."-Fiber and Fabric.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-07-04
Nobody Paid Her Fare.

A young woman got aboard West
Broad street car and discovered, to her
humiliation, that her fare was missing
when the conductor called. In a gruff
manner the custodian of the car said
he'd have to get the fare at once or the
woman would have to walk. This dec
laration added to her embarrassment.
The car was crowded. On her right sat
a genial Irishman and ON her left q
well known bookkeeper. The book
keeper and Irishman exchanged sever
al meaning glances. The conductor was
about to pull the bell ropes The book
keeper said he'd pay the fare as the
young woman looked perfectly honest.
The conductor repeated that he'd put
the woman off. This aroused the Irish
man, who said, IF you put the woman
off, your funeraPll be tomorrow" See
ing a slight nervousness on the part of
the conductor, he continued:
How many people on this car want
to attend the funeral of this conduct
or% Several answered In the affirma.
tive. The conductor grew excited and
In the alteration that followed walked
to the platform without securing the
woman's fare.-Columbus Dispatch.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-07-04
HARD TO PURCHASE.
The Peculiar Red Ribbon of the
French Legion of Honor.

French Legion of Honor.
The peculiar red ribbon which men,
bers of the Legion of Honor of France
are entitled to wear is to be had in
New York at one establishment, which
is naturally sought out by Americans
honored with this decoration. But
they never have the satisfaction of get
ting the ribbon until the firm that has
the exclusive sale of 1t has received
official notice that the persons applying
have the right to display it.
II know it," said one of the clerks
the other day to a would be purchaser
of the ribbon. 81 know that you are a
member of the legion and have q right
to buy the ribbon, because 1 read your
name In the paper and know who you
are. But we have not received official
notification of your appointment and
you have not your diploma. So could
not sell you any of it.
1--WE had to make this rule first be-
cause the French government required
1t of us when we received the agency,
but we also realize the necessity Of 1t.
All kinds of persons who have no right
to this ribbon try to get hold Of 1t. All
Of them pretend when they find that
we sell 1t only to persons entitled to
wear it either that they are members
of the legion or that they are buying it
on behalf of persons who do belong to
the order. The ribbon is not like any
other, and we know that II any Of this
ribbon Is bought in New York that 1t
comes from us. For that reason we are
particular to the extent Of requiring
documentary proof from every appli-
cant unless we have received official
notification OF his right to wear it,
New York Sun.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-07-04

For an ordinary bruise such as re-
suits from an Ill directed hammer or
from a door shutting on ones finger
use a mild astringent Of some sort.
such as witch hazel or vinegar. Keep
the bruise constantly wet until the
pain ceases, using a bandage of old
muslin for wrapping. II the pain is
very intense. laudanum may be added.
After the pain has ceased and only dis
coloration and swelling remain to tell
the tale 1t is good plan to apply a
stimulating liniment. This induces an
extra flow of fresh blood to the spot.
In the case Of severe bruise the sup
ply of blood to the injured part must
be lessened by elevating 1t above the
heart and applying cold water or even
ice.
OF course when the brulse, or contu-
sion rather, is of such moment house
remedies should be INDUCED In only
while waiting. for a doctor. truth that
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-07-04

little park in front of the old court
house where he had his memorable
trial.
Perhaps the point to which my mind
returns oftenest is the Museum of Art
in Central Park. Here we found some
of the master pieces in sculpture and
painting and realized for the first time
how infinitely great is the difference
between really truly great picture
and copy of it. Washington cross
ing the Delaware, Columbus carried
home in chains, Hager and Ishmael,
Napolean at st. Helena and many
others with the reproductions of which
we have been familiar for years take
on new character, expression and
power in the original which surprised
us. Not all the work of all the old
masters found response in my prosaic
soul, however. Some pieces seemed to
me gross, inartistic and wholly I'M
lovely in conception and design.
The Obelisk, that monument of an
cient Egypt which lifts it's stately head
in memory of humanity which lived
and thought and labored ages upon
ages before the history of this new
world began, is wonderful because of
its origin and association. 1t speaks
in its incomprehensible hieroglyphics
to the needless crowd that pass it daily
You too shall die and be forgotten"
Grants tomb is beautiful, built of
grey marble and we'll BELTS our ma
tion's hero.
We took ride up Fifth Avenue,
saw the brown stone structures so dig
nified and uninviting which the mil
lionaires cell home, the elegant club
rooms. the fine parks and the grand
churches and cathedrals where the
rich man is supposed to worship God.
We saw the money king going home in
his new automobile, smoking the in
evitable cigar. We saw my lady and
little ones decked in silks and laces
taking the evening air, but did not
covet their pale languid faces for our
own rosy daughters. The editor also
explored the historic 'slums" to some
extent in order to bring his mind down
to its proper level after riding with so
dignified and elegant coachman, but
l preferred to rest and watch the
''briny deep" for all the greatest part
of New York is her beautiful harbor
and the mighty ocean that kisses her
shore.
Singing the same old song
That the white shells sang to me-
When bent my childish ear
| To hear their tales of the sea;
| flashing the rocky shore
| With the same unconquered might,
That smiled toward the arching heavens
When the chaos first saw light.
Emblem Of Almighty God
Who was, and is and eer shall be-
Boundless. endless, mighty, great
| As LIES vast eternity. M. Il NJ
Il
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-07-04

A"e SouuocsoES nchuy Ahbwcrs
The Metropolitan Street Railway
company has In its employ a philoso-
Iher in the person Of Broadway con.
ductor. 1t was late In the evening,
and his car on Its up town trip had
reached the vicinity of the city hall.
AS it passed one Of the taller office
buildings a stout woman, clutching
him by the arm, exclaimed:
"Oh, conductor, how many stories
high is that buildlngT
"'Leven," laconically replied Che con-
ductor, without so much as an upward
glance. The woman sank back with a
sigh of satisfaction.
Just then a small man with a large
travelling bag rushed In almost out of
breath.
II say, conductor" he gasped, "what
time can | get to the Grand Central
depotT
eleven" was the quiet reply.
"That's good" commented the small
man, evidently relieved.
At this juncture another man climb
ed aboard that wanted to know about
what time the car would reach the
Gilsey House.
"'Leven,' again replied the con-
ductor, with a weary look.
When questioned as to the uniformi-
ty of his answers, he replied:
"Yes. You see, II you hesitate about
answering 'em, they git worried, but
II you have an answer ready they're
satisfied. Now, about this time Of
night, always say "Leven.' It's a
good, handy number, easy to say. 9th
er times / use other numbers. allus
have a lot Of stock answers on hand.
1t saves time and trouble. New York
Sun. sfs
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-07-04
Massage For ApopIexy.

The medical profession recognizes to-
day as it has never done before the re-
markable aid of massage. 1t has done
marvellous things for paralysis, even
for apoplexy, at which doctors once
looked ON helplessly. Apoplexy is caus-
ed by a clot of blood ON the brain, and
If that clot can be broken up, If an
emptying can be effected Of clogged
veins, recovery is in sight. Constant
massage Of the forehead and skull will
do it 0his has been proved over and
over again, while paralyzed limbs, by
patient, constant kneading, can have
new life rubbed into them. - Good
Housekeeping.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-07-04
Wigs For Hire.

"Men do not hire street wigs" said a
New York wigmaker. "The man who
wears a wig constantly owns II. But
there are nevertheless many wigs hired
out. Actors, for example, hire wigs,
and wigs are rented for masqueraders
and costume parties, and sometimes
wigs are rented for surprises. So that
after all wigs are included in the great
list of things that can be hired, which
list would be found, fancy, to include
pretty much everything that could be
named !"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-07-04
The disadvantage of DeIicac,

The editor sent her little story back,
with a polite note praising its delicacy,
but saying it was unsuitable to his
magazine. Again she sent 1t forth.
Once more 1t was returned with kind
words for its delicate touches and re-
grets that it was unavailable. When a
third time the little story had been
praised for its delicacy, but rejected,
the authoress was in despair.
at looks to me-" she said, "as IL my
story was so delicate that 1t had gone
into a decline."-New York Mail and
Express.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-07-04
The Square Ticket Voting Contest.

The societies receiving votes in the
second voting contest are given below
in the order of the number OF votes they
have received:
Fire department
Agricultural society
Christian church
Rebeckah lodge
Catholic church
Modern Woodmen
PEG.
Danish conservative club
Columbian club
Presbyterian Sunday school
Baptist church
Presbyterian church
Yoeman lodge
Old Hamlin Presbyterian church
NJ r. church
Epworth league
Bethana church
Bethel church
Melville M. 4. church
Presby terrain Aid Society
Lutheran church Lincoln twp.
Kimballton church
Ebenezer church
Evangelical church
Ii. A. II.
Masonic lodge
Advent church.
Old Hamlin church
M. f. church Ross
X p. lodge
Evangelical church, HamlIn
Viola Center church
Maccabee Lodge
German Church Audubon
Lincoln church U. b.
Danish Brotherhood Extra
Woodmsn Lodge Viola Center
Owing to the long and increasing list
of societies receiving votes, hereafter we
will publish only those receiving 800 or
more votes, or at least shall not publish
them every week. The votes received
by the above societies range from over
10000 votes down to votes and we
think it hardly necessary to publish
every week all those receiving only a
few scattering votes.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-07-04
Obituary.

Lily Grace Fields, wife Of Fred W. AL
bee and only daughter Of James Fields
and wife died at her parents home on
the Bilharz farm in Iowa Lake township,
Emmett county, Wednesday, June 49,,
1901. Anticipating motherhood, after
forty eight hours of suffering, her
strength suddenly failed and almost
without warning she was not, for God
had taken her. Born 10 Greene county,
Indiana, June 22nd, 1877, she came with
her parents to Audubon county, Iowa in
1886, and to Emmett county in 1898.
June 9th 1897, she became the wife Of
Fred W. AIbee. They kept house for a
time at Gridley, but of late have lived
with her parents. Having experienced
religion, Mrs. Albee united with the
Presbyterian church III 1895 Especial
Iy of late her fellowship with her Saw
Tor has been evident aud exemplary.
The supreme comfort Of her parents is,
We know that she is saved" She
leaves devoted husband, one brother,
and her parents, to all Of whom she was
most tenderly attached. Appropriate
services were held from the house,
Thursday, June Goth. conducted by Rev.
r. A. Harwood, Of Dolliver. Touching
tributes of respect and sympathy evil
denced the sorrow felt by ALL Scenes Of
heart breaking anguish were chastened
by the assurance Of the triumphs Of
Christian faith and resignation. The
remains were accompanied by a large
number to the Armstrong cemetery,
where the interment took place in anti
cipation of certain glad reunions in the
Gland of the unclouded day." r. A. H.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-07-04
FOURTH OF JULY RATES.

The North western Line will sellex'
cursion tickets on July 3 anp4 at re-
due, d rates to points on the North
W. tern system within 200 miles Of
..uug station, good returning July 8,
gre usivr Apply to agents chicago
81 North Western Ry.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-07-04
other Women Present

Shoe Clerk-Are you being waited on,
ma'am?
Fair Customer-No. want pair of
walking shoes.
Shoe Clerk-What price and size,
ma'am?
Fair Customer Gather loudly
Threes!
Shoe Clerk-Threes?
Fair Customer Tin a low tone)-Yes;
So; size, @ D.-Philadelphla Press.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-07-04
LESS Than HALF RATES To SAN FRAN.
CISCO. PERSONALLY CONDUCTED.

Special train, Chicago & North Yves.
tern R'y leaves Clinton, Cedar Rapids,
Marshalltown, Boone, Missouri Valley,
Council Bluffs and other points in Iowa,
Wednesday, July 10, under auspices OF
Epworth League. Party will stop over
enroute at Denver, Colorado Springs,
Maniton, Garden Of the Gods, Pixies
Peak, Salt Lake City, etc. Everybody
interested should make arrangements to
join this personally conducted party.
Less than half rates from all points IN
Iowa. Privilege of returning different
route then going. Tickets limited to
August 81, 1901 Call on agents or
address W. b. Kniskern, G. p. & 7. A.
Chicago, ILL.,, for copy Of folder contain
ing detailed arrangements and maps Of
California and San Francisco. 26-2
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-07-04

necessarily applies to all the various
emergencies that arise. In cases Of Sc
we're burns physicians are often ham,
pered by the home remedies that cover
the burns and hide the real extent of
the mi Jury.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-07-04

Some railroads advertise to carry
passengers through without change,
but they make a fellow pay just the
same.-Chicago News.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-07-04

In Paris the public authorities supply
gratuitously sulphurous baths to all
workers who manipulate lead.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-07-04

F. hereby certify that the above
school shown the
imessm my and seal this LIST day Of June 1901
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-07-04

Singing the same old song
That the white shells sang to me,
When bent my childish ear
To hear their tales of the sea;
flashing the rocky shore
With the same unconquered might
That smiled toward the arching heavens
When the chaos first saw light.
Emblem of Almighty God
Who was, and is and e'er shall be,
Boundless. endless, mighty, great,
As LIES vast eternity. M. T. NJ
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-07-04

On motion AMI temporary school funds
folio
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-01-19
Abbeville, La, Jan. l, 1901.
WRENLE THESE TEARS:

The Crowley Signal in its last
weeks issue gives the Southern
Pacific railroad management a terri
fic roasting for literally advertising
a cheap rate excursion from Crowley
and Jennings, 70 the new rice fields
in Texas. II jumps on the Southern
Pacific with both feet and dances a
war dance over the PROSTATE victim.
1t goes without saying that the
Southern Pacific is q pretty tight
concern, and has never permitted the
faintest suspicion that it was doing
business out of pure philanthrophy.
We believe they generally got all they
could and usually taxed the traffic all
il would stand, but that is q matter
of cold business. Standing way off
here in Abbeville on a little 40 pound
rail branch road, running q mixed
train pulled by a wheezy old locomo-
tive that makes the 81 miles schedule
from New Iberia somewhere under
5 hours during the busy season, we
stand against at the wonderful nerve
OF the Crowle people, and editor who
enjoy all the delights OF seeing the
gorgeous Sunset Limited 60 flying by
twice a week, and boast OF the luxury
OF q switch engine and q hagnan at
crossings.
But seriouly, we fail to see any
great harm that has been done Crow
ley by this cheap rate business.
Evidently some body in or about
Crowley must want to visit the rice
region Of Texas where lands are cheap
and rents easy. A number Of people
went from this parish to Texas with
out any special inducements from the
railroad and we fear that the truth of
business ID that there are more people
in Acadia who want to try Texas
than we know of or some who do will
admit. There's when this shoe
pinches.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-01-19
A New Loaisiana Industry.

With the dawn of the new century
Louisiana has suddenly forged ahead
in the matter OF homicides until she
bids fair to outrank Texas. New
Years day and eve two men were
murdered in New Orleans, one OF
them young DR.. Gibbons, q nephew
Of the Cardinal, and at junction
City one of the Mullens boys killed
Russell, Ia few days latter sherig Dunn
OF Lake Providence killed clerk of
court Tompkins. This week DR..
Gremillion killed DIR. Beeville at Al
exandria and Tom Brady killed Col.
slade at Vidalia. This is entirely too
much killing and it is safe to say that
no one will ever be molested, much
less punished for it. And it is safe
to say that nearly all of it grew out
OF the habit of packing pistols.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-01-19
AUCTION SALE.

l will offer for sale for cash to th 6
highest bidderatmy residence in the 7th
ward 3 miles southwest of Perry'a
Bridge on;
MONDAY JANUARY 2lst 1901
the following articles.
One Rice thresher, new; one Portable
engine and boiler; five workhorses; one
mare; one buggy. n family hack; one
wagon;2O head of hogs, and other
small articles. HENRIC j. JACQUES.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-01-19
Improvement Of Our Bayous.

Washington, D. G. Jan. II, 1901.
Hon. r. P. Leblanc, Abbeville, La.
My Dear Friend:
l am pleased to notify you that the
Rivers and Harboars Bill, now under
consideration by the House, carries
an appropriation of $40, 100000 for
Vermilion Bayou, and provides for a
preliminary examination with authori-
ty to survey and estimate the cost of
the improvement of Bayou Tigre.
These two items will dou bless be
preserved in the bill, and | hope on
my return to Louisiana in March We
may the pleasure accompanying the
U. S. Engineer on bis trip of inspec-
ton. When / get home I wish yon
would ring me up over the phone and
refresh my mind on this subject as 1
consider it important for US to enter
tian the engineer sc as to prepare his
mind to accept our understanding OF
the necessities of the improvement OF
Bayou Tigre.
recently made a trip down Bayou
Tigre in company with Congressman
Clayton of Alabama and a few friends
and I thoroughly understand the
needs of the improvement of that
stream. Will you kindly inform our
friends at Erath Of this good news,
and more particularly to Pigolo Lee
blance as he has spoken to me of the
matter on several occasion, and /
know he will be glad to hear the
ews. II you have to 60 10 Erath on
purpose to tell him ! wish you would.
Hoping you r well, l am as ever
your friend. r. +. BRoUssARD.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-01-19

Wheareas, Gerd Ramke, Admins
traitor of the above numbered and en-
titled succession has filed the forego-
ing Tableau in this Honorable Court,
and his petition praying that said ac-
count be published according TO law,
and that in due course the same be
h~omologated and approved and the
funds distributed in accordance
Herewith Notice is therefore here-
by given to all whom it doth or may
concern to show cause, If any they
have, within ten days, why the
prayer of the said petition should not
be granted as prayed for.
By order of court;
EDWARD THoRP,
Deputy clerk Of said court.
Clerks Office, Abbeyille, La, Jan
Is, 1901.
Breaux &Gordy attorneys.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-01-19

STATE OF LOUISIANA-Parish OF
Vermilion-17th judicial District Court
No. 400.
Succession of Aurellie Broussard decd
Whereas Meance Broussard
administrator the above numbered
and entitled Succession has filed in
this Honorable Court a Tableau of
debts aud charges IN said succession,
and his petition praying that same be
homologated and approved; Notice
is therefore hereby given to any and
ell whom doth or may concern, to
show cause, If any the have, why the
prayer of the said petition should not
be granted as prayed for.
BY order of Court;
EDw. THoRP,
Deputy Clerk of said Court.
Clerks Office, Abbeville, La, Jan.
Is, 1901.
Mesrs Edwards & Greene, attys.