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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-06-13
BentOn.

When Thomas Hart Benton, the not
ed Missourian, wrote his famous work,
Thirty Years In the United States
Senate" which every one praises and
no one reads, his publishers, D. Apple
ton & CO., wrote to him asking how
large a first edition should be printed.
His reply was:
"Sir, they can ascertain from the
last census how many persons there
are in the United States who can read,
sir" And that was the only suggestion
lie would ever condescend to make.
Benton was massive in body and
muscular. No man in public life was
his equal in physical strength, endur-
ance and courage. In reference to a
quarrel in the senate he once said: Il
never quarrel. sir. sometimes fight,
sir, and when Benton fights, sir, there
is always a funeral. sir"
Benton was sturdily devoted to the
Union. lie broke with many friends
in consequence. He bore the cogno-
men "Old Bullion" because of his sup
port of bimetallism.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-06-13
CELEBRATION AT EXTRA.

The business men at their meet
ing Wednesday night rekindled the
fire of patriotism and the burning
embers of freedoms liberty and in
dependence are all aglow and will
burn more brightly until the ebay
we celebrate" has passed into the
annals of history. A more true,
loyal and united set of business
men cannot be found anywhere.
They are proud of the town and glo-
ry in her achievements and will do
all in their power to maintain and
support the past record and reputa-
ton of the place. Committees have
been appointed as given below, and
already they r at work which
means another successful celebra-
ton. We need not speak of the nat
ural advantages that the town
affords because everyone is familiar
with the place. We need not say
that this years celebration will far
surpass last year, for the people
know that we will if it is possible.
The crowd will be amply entertain
ed and every accommodation for
their comfort and convenience, for
their pleasure and pastime will be
provided. Keep watch from week to
week so you may know what ar
engagements are being made for
your entertainment. The commit
tee on speaker are making an effort
to get the best celebration orator in
the State, and everyone is pleased to
learn OF their efforts. Remember
the celebration city of the west and
be present on this grand and glori-
Gus national holiday which will be
ushered in with the roar of cannon,
the rattle of musketry and the wav-
ing of the stars and stripes. Be pres
ent. Be patriotic. Be loyal to your
country, proud of the American
Eagle and show that you are an
American citizen and believe in
freedom, liberty and independence!
Frank Gault, President.
Z. w. Marlin. Secretary.
E. ID. Cotton, Treasurer.
Committee on Speakers:-E. ID. Powell,
CIV. Marlin, DIR. Riley.
Executive CoInmittee:-Frank Gault, w.
A. Hamler Ben Nellis.
pIoSram Committee:-T; II; Ericsson,
N. Christensen, Dice Stranger.
Fred Delahoyde.
Grounds:-Mack Thomas, L. J. Oldaker,
Fraak Hensley,, Bert Parrot, Geo. Young.
John HenSley.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Whitaker, Hart
soI1gh. Skoien,F ailenschmid.
Decqration;-Ben ,Nellis, H.: J. oldaker,
Sam Hicks. Lee McAninch, Will Johnson,
Will Earney, John Harrison, Chal Stur-
geon, Mat Ragan. Will Wissler, Fred Cot
ton, Nick Dotfing, Alice Harrison, Flossie
McAninch, Maud Campbell, Mollie Della
hoyde, Matte Bruner, Mary Bintner, Hat
tie Fulton. Gretchen Delahoyde, Catherine
rardy, Cecelia Ridgley.
Amusements:-Dice Stranger, Al vor-
hees. John 1. Hensley, Fred Cotton, l.. i.
Oldaker, George Henshaw.
President of the day, H. L. Wissler:
Marshall, Bert H. PARROT.
Nice-Presidents from each township:
Leroy. c. E. BRENNAN.
Douglas, Charles Simenson.
Viola, James Yerger.
Lincoln, Eugene Mertz.
Cameron, Jacob Ruhs.
Oaktield, Jesse Nynland.
Greeley. VIM. Whalert.
Extra, Shornp Bintner.
Audubon, w. Geber.
Hanlin, John Dimick.
Sharon, George Marcussen.
Melville. Francis Armstrong.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-06-13
Athletic Appetites.

1.-THE actual, amount of good roast
beef that a table of athletes will con-
sumo" writes Walter Camp In The
Century, SIS something appalling to
the uninttiated. Three members Of q
Yale football team once went to Cam
bridge to watch Il match between Har-
ward and some other cam. These
three men stopped at a hotel for their
luncheon. Among other things the
spokesman of the party ordered three
portions of cold roast beef. But, SIR
said the waiter, two portions will be
a great plenty for all three of YOU
The giant of the party looked up bland
ly at the servant and said, YOU bring
the three portions and then watch us
eat it,
When the writer was captain of the
team, long before the days of special
method in management, the eleven
were to play at Cambridge and, leaving
New Haven the afternoon of the day
preceding h match, went to q Boston
hotel for dinner and the night. Most
of the men We're readily collected at
one or two large tables, but a certain
rusher, being late, had seated himself
at a table in a distant part of the din
Ing room, and he was told by the man
ager to order his own dinner. That
boys dinner, and it is needless to say
that it was without wine, came to the
extraordinary total of $13.S5! He was
quite able to play the next day, how
ever"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-06-13
Not Portable.

During one Of his expeditions in the
Philippines General Lawton came
ACROSS the trail Of a party Of Filipinos,
which he followed for several days
with a small body of troops. One day
he and his staff reached the top Of a
small eminence and saw a river stretch
ing below them but a short distance
ahead. Turning to n of his aids, the
general said, Lieutenant, ride ahead
and see If that river is fordable."
The lieutenant put spurs to his horse
and soon entered the river. A few feet
from the shore the bottom shelved off
suddenly, and the horse was soon foun-
dering in deep water. The lieutenant
disengaged himself and swan to the
shore, which the horse also reached in
a short time. After a brief chase, to
the amusement of the general and the
staff. the horse was recaptured, and,
mounting him, the lieutenant rode back.
His khaki uniform was soaked and
bedraggled, and the water spurted
from the tops Of his military boots at
every jump Of his horse. Riding up to
the general, he gravely saluted and
said, Il have the honor to report, sir,
that the river is not fordable."
Lawton looked at him a moment try
ing to maintain the dignity Of his posi-
ton, but the situation was too ludi-
crous for him. He burst into a hearty
laugh, In which the staff joined at the
expense of the young lieutenant, who,
however. tells the story on himself.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-06-13
The Joke on the Snake chnrmer.

Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans when
u young officer was on the Indian sta
ton in the man-of-war Delaware. With
several others he set up a bungalow on
shore. He tells in "a Sailors Log"
published by the Appletons, what hap
pened to a snake charmer that came
along:
The unfortunate thought came to
n of our men that it would be a good
idea to get the Mohammedan drunk to
see what he would do. So he prepared
a dose for him that was very effective.
He poured a good stiff drink of brandy
into a beer glass and her filled it with
gin instead of water. The charmer
took kindly to the drink and in a short
time rolled out of his chair on to the
floor very drunk and was soon fast
asleep.
The bag Of snakes had not been
thought Of up to this time, but it also
fell, and the inhabitants quickly spread
over the floor. In the meantime five
American officers took to the table and,
drawing their feet up, carefully re-
NAMED there until the snake charmer
slept off his dose. He snored quietly
while the snakes crawled over and
around him, but it was a long time be-
fore he finally came to himself, secured
his pets and took them away. We did
not repeat that experiment" Il
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-06-13
Wedding Bells.

One of the happy events of the
season was enjoyed at the home of
MI. and Mrs. James Martin, in Au-
dubon township, on Wednesday
June IL, 1901, the occasion being the
marriage of their daughter, Miss
Winifred Martin, to Mr.. Francis w.
Rdegly. Neighbors and friends
had gathered at the Martin home
to the number of forty five where
all were happy and the hour from
eleven till twelve o'clock was spent
in games and a general good time.
At twelve o'clock all assembled in
the Parlor and the happy couple
marched into the room preceded by
the brides brother, Mr.. John Martin,
and Miss Minnie Littlefield and the
groom's sister, Miss Gertrude Ridg-
ley, and Mr.. Ad. Watterson when
Rev. H. L. Wissler spoke the
words that made them husband
and wife. After congratulations and
many good wishes all sat down to a
well loaded table of good things.
These worthy young people need
no introduction to the people of
Extra and vicinity. Mr.. Ridgley is
a young man who has grown to
manhoodin our midst, having spent
TIC past Slxteen years IN Greeley
township where by strict attention
to business and good business
methods has secured for himself
m of the best farms in Greeley
township, with a fine new house
and it we'll furnished to receiv his
happy bride. Miss Martin. too, is
well known to all, having grown to
womanhood in Audubon township
and is in every way calculated to be
the mistress of a happy home. We
predict for this couple a happy and
prosperous journey through life.
Many valuable presents were left
as tokens of love and good wishes.
Following is a list of those presents:
Mr.. and Mrs. James Martin, Mr.. and Mrs.
Bruce Martini, Mr.. end Mrs. Will Davis,
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Phippin, Mr. and Mrs.
George Martin, John Martin. Miss Win
ifredMartin. Schuyler Davis, Mayne Davis,
Harry and Virgil Phippen, Minnie Little
field, Mrs. A. Kline, Maud Kline, Willie
Kline, Ben Nellis, Miss Cecilia Ridgley, f.
w. Ridgley, Misses Ethel, Gertrude, En-
ma J. and Bessie Ridgley. Ad Watterson,
Evans, Pearl and Myrtle Marquesen.
George, Bert, Jane and Ned Radclitf, Jess
and Dollie Bruner, Ethel and Vernon
Wheeler, Rev. II. L. and Mrs. Whistler.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-06-13
cuMMINs LOSES MADISON.
Delegates from Madison are Instructed
for Conger.


for Conger.
Des Moines, June 1O.-Dubuoue.
Blackhawk, Cass, Montgomery, Madt.
son and Clarke counties held conyen-
lions Saturday. In Madison, which is
in the home district of Mr.. Cummins
and Minister Conger, the forces of
these candidates put up the hardest
fight the county has ever known, and
the results were favorable to Cougar.
for whom the delegation to the state
convention was instructed. DUBUQUE
county instructed for Hartman for
governor. Clarke instructed only for
Towner for supreme Judge, and Mont
gemery and Cass, which are in Her
RIOTS district, selected delegations
which will support him for first choice
and Cummins for second choice. Black
hawk county did not instruct, but its
delegates are supposed to be for Harri-
man and Cummins.
The score on the governorshi
stands as follows: Cummins, 37S.
Hartman, 80; Herriott. 48; Trewin.
40; Conger. IA.
The number of delegates whose first
choice is unknown Is 81.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-06-13
Continued next week.
HIS DISTINGUISHED VISITOR.
A Pompous Reception That Amused
President Grevy.

A Pompous Reception That Amused
President Grevy.
NJ. Severiaro de Heredia, the minis
ter Of public works in the Rouvier cabi-
net during the presidency of NJ. Greyy,
belonged to the famous ~naturalized Gu
ban family, Of which another member,
the Comte de Heredia, is one Of the i'm
mortal 40 of the French academy. Most
of the family have dark spins, suspi-
ciOusly mulatto, and other negro char
acteristics. This has, however, in no.
wise interfered with their standing in
Paris, where several Of the family have
long been prominent. The former min
lister had also been president Of the
municipal council of Paris and a depu-
ty from q Paris reimbursement.
His dark skin led to a curious mis-
take at the Elysee the day after, he had
been appointed a member of the. Rou-
vier cabinet. According to immemorial
custom the new ministers called singly
on President Grevy to pay their re-
spects. On the same day, as it hap
pened, an official visit was expected
from the president of the republic of
Haiti, who was to present his letters to
the president. When NJ. de Heredia
arrived in the court of the palace, the
minor officials stationed there, who
were not familiar with the new minis
ter's features, judged from his COM
plexion that he was the Haitian digni-
tary. The courtyard became very ami
mated with guards hurrying to and fro
to their places, while one of the officers
Of the presidents military household
went to inform NJ. Grevy Of the dis
tinguished visitors arrival.
Nj. de Heredia received all this with
dignified composure, for. never having
been a minister before this, he thought
this ceremonial was probably the usual
one. Finally, with the beating of
drums, he was ushered into the recep-
ton room, where the chief executive
stood ready to receive him. What"
cried he. tits only you. Herediav'
why, yes, NJ. lie President" replied
the puzzled minister. Grevy began to
laugh. WELL" he cried, you have
been minister only "a hours and have
succeeded in turning my house upside
down. What will you do later onr"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-06-13
Voting on The Journal contest is

Voting on The Journal contest is
waxing warm. Many votes are COM
ing in. We give below the list of
names in the order they come in
voting. Save your coupons and send
them for the one you want. Pay in
your cents and get a vote. Miss
Donahue and Miss Cotton have re-
quested their names not to be used:
Emma Fitch, Extra.
Ellen Mcclure, Audubon.
Maud Campbell, Extra.
May Leonard, Audubon.
Lucille Connrardy, Extra.
Jennie Grumstrup, kimballton.
Mollie Barger, Gray.
Edna Pearson, Brayton.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-06-13
Stealing a court secret.

Once when Justice w. of the United
States supreme court reached Pitts
burg on circuit a Mr.. Wright enter
tanned him There was a a s pending
then in the supreme court which in
yolved the values of two stocks. The
decision was certain to make one Of
the stocks yalueless and the other val
liable. 1t was considered an even
chance which way the decision would
go. The lawyers in the case had set
tied it in their minds that if Justice B.
were to write the decision 1t would be
In their favor. The justice was noted
for writing long decisions. The ma
jority of the men on the bench at that
time wrote briefly. Justice w. was en-
tertained at dinner at Mr.. Wright's
house. After the dinner Justice w. be-
came companionable and good natured.
In the midst Of conversation about
the court and its work Mr.. Wright
said to Justice W., mentioning the case
In which he was interested, II suppose
that the decision in that case will be q
long one. there being so many points
involved" LAS long as the moral law,
my boy" said the old justice as he
smiled benevolently upon his host.
That was all that he said upon the SUBJ
ject. Mr.. Wright, however, knew from
this remark that 1t was the particular
justice who wrote long decisions who
was preparing the one in this case.
This gave him the cue for the deci-
sion, and he bought stock based upon
this judgment. 1t proved correct. and
he gained exactly 100000 from this
careless remark of the too amiable JUS
tice.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-06-13
When California Wa. Unknown,

In an old geography printed in 1915
appears the following: California is a
wild and almost unknown land.
Throughout the year it Is covered with
dense fogs. as damp as unhealthfu..
In the interior are volcanoes and vast
plains of shifting SHOWS, which some
times shoot columns to great heights.
This would seem nearly incrediels
were it not for the well authenticated
accounts Of travellers"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-06-13
Good Apple Year In Iowa.

Des Moines, June 10.-Information
received by the State Horticultural So
ciety indicates that the apple crop in
Iowa will be better than in several
years. A few of the varieties have
failed to show we'll at the beginning,
but the standard varieties are all we'll
filled with young apples, not only in
the southwestern part of the state, but
also in the northeastern and eastern
apple regions. The cool weather has
had the effect of keeping back the
large numbers of insects and bugs
which sometimes destroy the fruit
when it is small and the young apples
have had a chance to get we'll started.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-06-13
LAND! LANDM-Now is the time to

LAND! LAND!!-Now is the time to
invest!M If you want a home in a
good country and at moderate pric-
es, we are prepared to get you just
what you desire. Good land, good
climate and fine locations. We have
several thousand acres of Dakota
land and more than twelve thou
sand acres in Minnesota. Have also
a number of Audubon county farms
and town properties. We can save
you money. Come and see us!
Yours for trade,
WISSLER & MARLIN, Extra, la.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-06-13
CAPTAIN WILKINS is DEAD.
Des Moines Dry Goods Merchant Die

Des Moines Dry Goods Merchant Dies
From Injuries Received In Missouri.
Des Moines, June 11.-Captain j.
u. Wilkins OF this city, a prominent
dry goods merchant, and heavily inter
ested in the zinc mines, died at Joplin,
Mo, from the effects of an injury re-
ceived while stepping off a passenger
train at Carl Junction, Mo. He was
thrown upon the platform of the de-
pot and his skull fractured.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-06-13
Not Satisfactory.

"Mose." said Mr.. Subbubs, 81 want
you to clean out my cellar tonight"
Deed, sah." Nose protested, II
KANT do no wuck laik dat at night, sab,
would be satisfactory to yo', sah."
"Why, not? You've often cleaned
out my chicken coop at night"
Eyes, sab; but l reckon dat wuzn'
satisfactory to yo', sah."-Philadelphia
Record.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-06-13
couNTERFEITERs IN CUSTODY
Five Men With Complete Outfit Cap
tured at Waterloo, la.

Waterloo. Ia, June 11.-Sherin w.
M. Law of Blackhawk county and De-
tective George Jeannin arrested five
men here yesterday, charging them
with counterfeiting. They were com
pletely equipped with dies for making
ten, twenty-five and fifty cent pieces
and dollars. The dies were manufac-
tured, 1t is alleged, by one Of the men
under arrest, who is employed in one
OF the foundries in this city. 1t is
not believed that very much spurious
coin has yet been foated or made.
The men under arrest are Will English,
Will and Frank Fenstermaker, Frank
Raphael and Mike Hubbard. They
will be turned over to the United
States authorities just as soon as of.
fcers arrive here to take them.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-06-13

S0sSA lAxAlCS -O,--
Assessed value of G & N w per mile
5000
Assessed value of c R per mile
$4,000
On motion board adjourned to meet
again at one O'Clock p m
One O'Clock p m board met pursuant
to adjournment.
On motion board proceeded to make
semi annual settlement with county
treasurer.
AT three O'Clock p NJ board adjourn
ed to visit poor farm and meet again
at eight O'Clock June 6.
Eight a N June 6 board met pur-
suant to adjournment and continued
settlement with county treasurer.
On motion board adjourned to meet
again at one O'Clock p m.
One o'clock p m board met pursuant
to adjournment and continued settle
ment with county treasurer.
On motion board adjourned to meet
again at eight o'clock a m June z.
Eight o'clock a M June I board met
pursuant to adjournment and finished
settlement.
Continued next week.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-06-13
CIGARETTE LAW HOLDS GOOD.

Judge Burnham at MarshaIItown De-
cides Iowa Tax is Constitutional.
Marshalltown, Ia, June 10.-Judge
Durham Of the district court decided
that the Iowa cigarette tax law is con
stitutional and that the property of
dealers in cigarettes and buildings
where they are sold may be attached
and sold for said tax. Similar suits
pending in other counties have been
awaiting the decision in Marshall
county. The American Tobacco CON-
pany, it is said, will appeal.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-06-13
Old Cannon Given Normal.

Cedar Falls, Ia, June 1.-Two can
non which did service on the coast of
Florida two centuries ago were pre-
sented to the state normal school by
the Grand Army of the Republic post
of this city in the presence of several
hundred people. Hon. R. C. Barrett
of Des Moines accepted the gift for
the Schoo
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-06-13
Arrested for ea+tle Their

Council Bluffs, June Ill. w. De-
Witt, a farr<er living five miles north
Of Losn, has been arrested for the
theft of 35 head of cattlerfrom Henry
Grobe's pasture. 1t is charged that
he sold them to Kennedy & Co., cat
tie buyers of Logan.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-06-13
HAPPENINGS.
w. II. Barris Dead.

Davenport, Ia, June 11.-W. H. Bar
ris, D. D., first professor of theology of
Griswold college, and a prominent
Episcopal clergyman, died here yester-
day, aged 83 years.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-06-13
Audubon County Journal
CA. MARLIN, Editor.
Thursday, June Is, 1901.

The Republicans of Audubon
township are hereby requested to
meet at the Center school house on
Monday evening, June "a, 1901. at the
hour of half past seven o'clock for
the purpose of selecting ten dele
gates to attend the county conven-
ton and to transact any other bust
slness as may come before them.
WILLIAM VANAERNAM, Chairman.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-06-13
BOAT UPSET IN STORM.
Three Persons Drowned In the Missis-
sippi Near Dubuque.

Dubuque, Ia, June 1O.-A boat con.
tanning five persons. returning from a
fishing excursion, al upset in a storm
three miles north Of here on the Mis-.
sissippi river. julius Guberan and
wife and Mrs. Nicholas Kalle were
drowned. The crew of a ferry boat
rescued two boys who hung on to the
upturned skif for an hour and were
nearly exhausted.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-06-13
DOUBLE TRAGEDY IN IOWA.

Husband Spying on Wife Is Killed and
His Slayer Then Commits Suicide.
Newport, Ia, June Thames A.
Hamilton, desiring to obtain proof
against his wife in a divorce proceed
ing, took a witness and watched her
house Saturday night, two miles north
of this place.
At 2 a. m. Hamilton saw Robert
Arey appear at a rear door of the
house. An encounter followed. Ham
ilton was shot and killed and Arey
then shot himself and died last night.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-06-13
Chronic Condition.

Prospective Tenant-Of course the
house needs repairs.
Owner-Huh! Did you ever see a
house that didn't?-Indianapolis News.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-06-13

The first European book that ever
appeared in the Japanese language was
q translation from the German Of
Heine's songs.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-06-13

All druggists sell Dr.. Miles, Nerve Plaster.