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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-04-18
A Legend Of the SALTY Sen.

lhere are hundreds of queer myths
end traditions given to account for the
TACT that the sea is salt. The Arabs
say that when the first pair sinned they
were living in a beautiful garden on a
tract of land Joined to a mainland by a
narrow neck or isthmus. When it be-
came known to the Holy One that his
people had sinned, he went to the gar
den for the purpose Of driving them out
n across the narrow neck of land
into the patch of thorns and brambles
on the other side. Anticipating what
would be the consequence of their hei-
nous crime, they had prepared to leave
their beautiful garden and had actually
gone SO far as to send the children and
goats across into the thicket.
When the Holy One appeared on the
scene, the first pair started to run, but
the woman looked back. For this the
man cursed her and for such a crime
was almost Immediately turned into a
block of salt. Compare with Genesis xix,
26. The woman, more forgiving than
her husband, stopped to pick up the
shapeless mass of salt, when imme-
diately the narrow neck of land began
to crack and break. AS she touched
what had once been her companion she.
too, was turned to salt just as the neck
of h land sank and the waters rush.
ed through. From that day to this, the
Arabs say, all the waters of the ocean
have rushed through that narrow chan
mel at least once a year, constantly
wearing away the salt of what was
once our first parents, yet the bulk Of
the two salty objects is not diminished
in the least.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-04-18
Huxley and the Clergyman.

a rash clergyman once, without fur
Their equipment in natural history than
some desultory reading, attacked the
Darwinian theory in some sundry mag
azine articles in which he made him
self uncommonly merry at HuXley's
expense. This was intended t. draw
the great mans fire, and as the batter
les remained silent the author proceed
ed to write to Huxley. calling his at
tention to the articles and at the same
time, with mock modesty, asking ad-
vice as to the further study Of these
deep questions.
HuXley's answer vas brief and to
the point. Take a cockroach and dis
sect it."-Argouaut.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-04-18
Not IN Educated Dog.

In the "Floresta Espanola" of Mel.
chior de Santa Cruz the author has an
~anecdote Of Cardinal Pedro Gonzalez.
That prelate noticed that one of the
priests in his retinue, a Biscayan, car
ried a short sword under his cloak.
The cardinal reproved him and told
him thai it was wrong for a cleric to
carry arms. The Biscayan replied that
he carried the weapon to defend him
self II he were attacked by Il dog. The
cardinal said that in case he say a dog
running at him he should begin to re-
cite from the gospel of st. John. The
priest acknowledged hat this was a
good way, but held to the dagger, "be-
cause there are some dogs who DO not
understand Latin"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-04-18
One of sothern's Jokes

That inyeterate joker, Sothern the
actor, had made an appointment with
TOole, the comedian, to dine at a we'll
known London restaurant. The hour
OF meeting vas fixed and Sothern ar
rived some few minutes before the ap-
pointed time. An elderly gentleman
was dining at a table at some little
distance from that prepared for the
two actors. He was reading a news
paper which he had comfortably ar
ranged before him as he was eating
his dinner. Sothern walked up to him
and striking him a smart blow between
the shoulders said:
Hello, old fellow! Who would have
thought of seeing you here? 1 thought
you never The assaulted diner
turned around angrily, when Sothern
exclaimed: II beg you a thousand par
dons, sir. l thought you were an old
friend of mine-a family man whom
l never expected to see here. 1 hope
you will pardon me-"
The old gentleman growled a reply,
and Sothern returned to his table,
where he was presently Joined by
Toole, to whom he said:
"See that old boy? I'll bet you half
q crown you daren't 60 and give him
a slap on the back and pretend you
have mistaken him for a friend"
"Done!" said Toole, and done 1t was
Immediately with a result that may
be imagined.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-04-18
Our Last Cargo Of slaves.

Captain Foster was the commander
of the slave ship Clotilda that brought
the last cargo Of slaves to the United
States. The trip was made only after
many thrilling scenes requiring weeks
of skillful maneuvering and dangerous
exploits. Just before the north and
south engaged in war Captain Foster
built the Clotilda and announced that
he would make a trip to the gulf Of
Guinea despite the fact that United
States war vessels had burned and
sunk the ships of many who tried the
voyage. He was warned repeatedly Of
the dangers attached to such an under
taking, but he equipped his ship and
sailed away.
He reached the African coast after
going out of his course many times and
remained along the coast for a month.
He succeeded in> getting 100 negroes on
board before he was detected by the
watchful vessels of the United States.
He was pursued, but easily outdis-
tanced his pursuers, and two months
later arrived in Mobile bay with his
human cargo. \ steamboat met the
slaveship during the night, and the
negroes We're transferred in order to
avoid the custom house officials. Cap
tain Foster set his vessel on fire and
passed through Mobile without being
detected. The government authorities
hunted for him for months, but he
eluded them until the close of the war,
when he retired from the sea.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-04-18
III. I,eutcnant,s Brother.

1t inay not be generally known that
1t is considered a serious offense for q
German soldier, no matter what may
in uniform, even though he be on fur
Tough. Tie army regulations strictly
enjoin that he must always wear his
uniform.
A certain Lieutenant Schmidt, who
was engaged in some lively adventure
or other, dressed up as q civilian and
was having altogether an enjoyable
time until, on turning a corner, he un-
expectedly met his colonel.
The lieutenant did not, however, lose
his presence Of mind. He pretended
that he had never seen his colonel be-
fore and in a changed voice asked:
Can you tell me, sir, where Lieuten-
ant Schmidt lives? I am his brother
from the country and am paying him a
little visit, but l happen just now to
have lost my way"
The colonel quietly gave the desired
information, and Lieutenant Schmidt,
congratulating himself on his lucky es-
cape, hurried home and put on his uni
form with all possible speed.
He thought, Of course, that he had
taken in his superior officer, but such
an idea was rudely dispellcd when on
the next day he met his colonel, and
the latter said:
Lieutenant Schmidt, if your brother
from the country pays you another WIS.,
it I'll have him placed in close confine-
ment for 80 days"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-04-18

Arizona is supposed to be almost an
unbroken desert, but in reality it has
the largest unbroken pine forest in the
United States, covering an area of over
5000 square miles. This timber is
usually found at an altitude of be-
tween $500 and 1900 feet. The total
quantity of pine timber fit for saving
purposes within the boundaries of the
territory amounts to 10000, 900, 900 feet,
which "a supply the needs of Il popu-
lous state for more than a century.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-04-18
On the Atlantic.

Mother-That gentleman seems very
attentive to you. Clara. What sort of a
young maj do you find him?
Clara-Oh, he seems all right. but a
little empty, perhaps.
Mother (who always takes things
literally)-My dear Clara, what a very
shocking remark ! know he was very
i'll the first few days out, but fancy
noticing such a thing.-Pick-Me-Up.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-04-18
Milk.

An English physician, commenting
on the tendency of London bred per-
sons to die young. says that they drink
too little milk. Even in the country
milk is not such a common article Of
diet as 1t was in past years, and chill
dren are not nourished according to
hygienic laws"
A new virtue is ascribed to milk by
The Practical Druggist, which says it
is the best general preventive of the
absorption Of poison by the human
system.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-04-18
Care. Of queer aevenre.

In England, where men have more
time for everything, including revenge,
some queer methods of playing even
have come INTO the courts.
Albert Bewdley OF Leeds had a dog
that howled at night. A naturalist next
door did not like it, but had no legal
recourse
One day ants of the minute red vari-
ETY. began to overrun Bewdley's house.
Nothing that could be done headed
them off. They grew worse and worse.
BE had made up his mind to break his
lease and move when one night he
heard a noise in his dining room. Slip
ping down, he found the naturalist
emptying a bag of ants on the floor.
In court the naturalist paid damages,
but he did it smilingly.
Rowley. the late English violinist,
was hard to beat on his perseverance
against one who had incurred his i'll
will.
Rowley had a quarrel with a horse
dealer named Brant. 1t was a trivial
matter. but Rowley took the mex house
to Brant. set up a piano. bought a cor
net and proceeded to make insomnia
for Brant.
After one or two assault cases in
court Brant moved. Rowley bought
out the next door neighbor and follow
ed with piano and cornet. Brant went
to law, but found he could do nothing.
Failing, he took a detached house. Then
Rowley hired brass bands and organs
and assaulted him. This was actionable,
and Rowley paid f1,O00 for his revenge.
Chicago Tribune.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-04-18
Highest Cross In the world.

The highest cross in the world is said
to be that which caps the loftiest peak
of the HarZ mountains. The cross is
in reality a tower, and it commands a
magnificent view of the country around.
The height of the tower is 100 feet, and
1t stands on a mountain 1,T31 feet
above the sea level. A stair of 200 steps
leads to the top of the cross, but there
is an elevator Of which people may
avail themselves who for any reason
wish to avoid the long climb.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-04-18
An EDitaDh.

In the churchyard of Leigh. near
Bolton, will be found a tombstone
bearing the following amazing sen.
tence: "a virtuous woman is 5s. to her
husband" The explanation seems to
be that space prevented "a crown"
being cut in full. and the stonemason
argued that a crown equals 5s.-Notes
and Queries.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-04-18
MRS. JENNIE NOBLE.

gerous, nervous trouble. Those hot
flashes are just SO many calls from
nature for help. The nerves are cry
ing out for assistance. The cry should
be needed in time. Lydia e. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound was pre-
pared to meet the needs of woman's
system at this trying period of her life.
1t builds up the weakened nervous
system, and enables a woman to pass
that grand change triumphantly.
81 was a very sick woman, caused
by Change of Life. I suffered with hot
fushes, and fainting spells. | was
afraid to go on the street, my head and
back troubled pe so. I was entirely
cured by Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegeta-
BILE Compound. - MRS. JENNIE NOBLE,
SOLO Keyser St., Germantown, Pa
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-04-18
Very Meek.

did you trump my ace, dear?" asked
Mr.. Meekton, who was his wife's part
ner at whist.
Il did," she rejoined sternly. "What
of it,"
81 merely inquired to relieve my
mind" he answered, with a gentle
smile. 1T is a great comfort to know
you trumped it. If any one else had
trumpet it, you know, we should have
lost the trick."-Exchange.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-04-18

VVeIIEN, lLL,
Genessee Pure Food Co, Leroy, N. Y.
your GRAIN-O preparation was left at nv
office, l took it home and gave it a trial, and
| have to say was very much pleased with vs.
as a substitute for coffee We have AWAY.
used the best Java and Mocha in our familas
but am free to say l like the GRAIN-O as
well as the best coffee | ever drank.
Respectfully yours, A. G. JACKSON, NJ, D.,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-04-18
Two WAYS of Writing.

Mrs. Bibbs-I declare! You men can't
write a letter unless you have Il regu-
lar desk and office chair and big blot
ting pad and l don't know what all.
Mr.. Bibbs-Yes, and a woman may
have a 5000 writing desk, with every
thing to match, and yet she'll sit down
Oh Il stool and write on an old book
--- ..,a uuens.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-04-18
Buying MOIasses,

She was newly arrived from the old
country, and she went to the store fol-
sirup.
Give me a pound Of treacle,' she
said to the grocer.
'~'Treacle" repeated the grocer. "You
mean molasses."
Possibly"
I'VE don't sell it by the pound, but by
the measure"
ooh, then give me a yard"-Pitts-
burg Chronicle Telegraph.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-04-18

Iowa almost from the date of its
admission has been called the Hawk.
eye State. Hawkeye was the name of
a noted Indian chief. who in the early
days caused no little trouble along the
western border Of American ciyiliza-
ton.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-04-18
His Indignant Inquiry

He ION his knees,-Darling. | love
you with all my heart, with all ny soul
and with all the strength of my being.
She-Are you in earnest, Clarence?
He (reproachfully,-In earnest! Say,
do you think | am bagging my trousers
this way for fun?-Puck.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-04-18
Japanese story Te1lers.

Professional story te,lers roam from
house to house in Japan to spin their
yarns. In the city of Tokyo there are
about 600 Of these professional ro-
mancers. Their pay averages 20 cents
an hour. When the story teller discov-
ers that his romances are becoming
dull from frequent repetition, he moves
Into a new district.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-04-18
Force of Habit.

One Of the neatest arrests on record
was effected by a policeman near
Bourne, England, not long ago. Sus-
pecting two men Of being deserters, he
stepped up behind them and called out
sharply, Attention. Taken unawares,
the men sprang to position in true mil
itary style. only to find themselves the
next moment in the arms Of the law.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-04-18
An tn GnAhera-

"My dear" said a careful mother to
her daughter, don't gush."
VERY we'll. mamma" replied the
dutiful girl. but you know that in the
oil regions it is the gushing wells that
are thought the most off,
But you must also bear in mind
that it is the unrefned oil which
pushes Chronicle.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-04-18
Sacred to the Memory of
Mrs. Mary McHard

The %virtuous and estimable Consort OF Captain
William McHard of Newbury Port, who midst the
laudable e%Xertions of a very useful and desirable
Life, in which her Christian Profession was well
adorned, and a fair copy OF every social virtue
displayed, was, in a state Of health, Suddenly
summoned to the Skies g. snatched from ye eager
embraces of her friends (and the throbbing hearts
of her disconsolate family confessed their fairest
prospects of sublunary bliss were in one moment
dash'd) by Swallowing a Pea at her own table,
whence in a few hours she sweetly breathed her
Soul away on the sth day of March IT'S, aged AZ.
This Mournful Stone as a faithful Monument
of Virtue fed to Realms Above and a solemn
Monitor to all below the Stars, is Erected by
her Husband.
Youths Companion.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-04-18
How General Butler Freed n Man.

General Buffers gift for springing
out and taking advantage of every
technicality was fully illustrated in the
Famous case of a respectfully connected
man in Boston, who, being affected
with a mania for stealing, was brought
to trial on four indictments. General
Butler was the prisoners counsel. If
the prisoner was convicted on all four
indictments, he would be liable to
Imprisonment for 60 years. AS the
court was assembling General Butler
agreed with the counsel for the prose.
cution that three Indictments should be
quashed on condition that the prisoner
should plead guilty to the one which
charged the theft of the greatest
amount.
The prisoner, to his amazement, was
ordered by his counsel to plead guilty.
Say guilty. SIR said the general
sternly. The man obeyed, and the
other three indictments were not press
ed. But when the counsel for the pros
ecution moved for sentence General
Butler pointed out a fatal flaw, mani
fest to every n when attention was
called to it. In ten minutes the aston
1shed prisoner was a free man. 1t is
said that the court laughed at the ruse,
the cleverness of which it was impos-
Sible not to admire.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-04-18
The Change of
Life

Is the most important period in a wo-
mans existence. Owing to modern
methods of living, not one woman in
a thousand approaches this perfectly
natural change without experiencing
a train of very annoying and some
times painful symptoms.
Those dreadful hot flashes, sending
the blood surging to the heart until it
seems ready to burst, and the faint
feeling that follows, sometimes with
chllls, as If the heart were going to
stop for good, are symptoms of a dan
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-04-18

81 have been troubled with indigestion for
ten years, have .ried many things and spent
much money to ne purpose until l tried Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure. l have taken two bottles
ana gotten nofe relisf from them than all
othef medicines taken. l feel more like a bow
than have felt in twenty years. "-Auderson
Riggs, of Sunny Lane, Tex. Thousands have
testified as did Mr.. Riggs. Nick Dotfing & Co.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-04-18
E1ouuence and the Pea.

Our worthy forefathers were fond of
rhetoric-particularly of funeral rhet-
oric-and We're not always quick to
perceive the dividing line between the
sublime and ridiculous. They seem,
moreover, to have regarded the extraor-
binary as contributing an added and
kindred element to the impressive.
Many of their epitaphs show this, but
few more completely than that of an
estimable matron who persisted I'M
timely in Newburyport in the eight
eenth century.
Her tombstone on the crest of the
burying hill is yet easily legible, with
no more trouble than scraping a bit of
lichen here and there and kneeling to
push away the long grass and intrud-
ing daisies. Thus it reads:
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-04-18
Not Entirely Alone.

AS he entered the car he saw at a
glance that there was one seat with a
young lady in it, and he marched
straight down the aisle, deposited his
overcoat, sat down and Familiarity OBJ
served:
81 entirely forgot to ask your per-
mission"
THAT'S of no consequence" she re-
piled.
Thanks. Just arrived in the city, l
presume" he ventured to remark as
he glanced at the bundles and grips
on the floor near by.
mot exactly"
you're al! alone, eh?"
almost. but not quite. My husband
is the conductor on this car, the motor
man is my cousin and my father and
q brother are in the seat back Of u.s."
"Aw! Aw! | see.'' gasped the man,
and the floor of the car suddenly be-
came so redhOt hat he lit out without
another word.-Salt Lake Herald.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-08-11
Buffalo,.
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
Buffalo, Aug. 10.-The heavy rain
last night and this morning delayed
the start in the final races of the
grand circuit meet at Ft Erie until
$3.50. The track was still heavy.
There were only two events ON to-
days card, the 2;07 pace, won by The
Bishop in the last three heats, and
the 2:1S pace, which Capt. Porter
landed in straight heats.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-08-11

BY Associated Press.
Saratoga, N. Y, Aug. 10.-Wm. G.
Whitney's two year old colt, Gold
smith, won the Saratoga special
sweepstakes, defeating the champion
fllly of her age Blue Girl, by a short
head. The special was purely sport
ing sweepstakes, the owners of eight
horses subscribing $1,000 each, while
those who entered candidates and de-
clined contributed $500 EACH the as
sociation adding a silver cup valued
at $500. The total value was S15500.
For the $4,000 Traverse stake for
three year olds, Chuctaunda was the
fayorite but was never prominent.
Dublin made the pace up to a six
tconth from the finish, where Blues,
an extreme outsider in the betting, ran
alongside and, after a hard race to
the wire, Blues won by scant half
length The Parader the same dist
ance away, third. Bellairo and King
Bramble We're the only winning fav-
orites. The track was fair
Handicap, seven furlongs: Bellairo,
first; Belle of Lexington, second; His
Eminence, third. Time, 1923 80.
Mile ana 20 yards: DR.. Riddle,
first; Hammock, second; Alfred Var
grave, third. Time, 1:49 15.
Saratoga special for two year olds,
five and half furlongs: Goldsmith
first; Blue Girl, second; Masterman,
third. Time, los 1-5.
Traverse stakes for three year olds,
mile and furlong: Blues, first; Dub
lin, second; The Parader, third. Time
1866 3-5,
Five and one half furlongs: Hans
Wagner, frst; Honolulu, second; EN-
ma A., third. Time 1:10.
Mile: King Bramblo, first; Cam
brian, second. Time, 1853, Only
two ran.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-08-11
Harlem.
yg
By Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
Chicago, Aug. 1O.-Miss Bennett, a
Z to 20 favorite, in the third race at
Harlem this afternoon was forced to
run six furlongs in 1925 to beat
Burnie Bunton a nose. 1t was the
fastest time for the distance on the
local track. 1t was clearly a victory
for Jockey Dominick and not for Miss
Bennett. He rode wonderful race
at the end, bringing the lady home at
a time when she seemed hopelessly
beaten.
The winners were: Andes, Magi,
Miss Bennett, The Pride, Six Shooter,
Constellator, Chorus Boy.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-08-11
a DOUBLE HEADER.
BY Associated Press.

oy ASSOCldIeu IIeS5.
Brooklyn Aug. 10.-Boston and
Brooklyn broke even in double
header today. The visitors walked
away with the first, batting Hughes
out of the box in four innings and
batting enough runs off Kennedy to
hold the lead safe. Dineen was in
vincible after the third innings. The
second game went to Brooklyn by q
rally in the eighth inning after Bos-
ton had tied the score. Newton was
taken out of the box in the eighth and
Pattin was relieved in the same in
ming after being knocked senseless
by a batted ball. Farrell quit in the
first after being hit on the knee cap
by foul tip. Attendance 11,OOO
r. II. E.
Boston. ......... ...... - 10 o
Brooklyn. ... . .....4 10 .
Batteries-Dineen and Moran;
Hughes and Mcguire.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-08-11
DIVIDED HONORs.
BY Associated Press.

10y ASSOCldIeu IIesS'
Boston, Aug. 1O.-Hard and conscc-
utiye hitting in the second and sixth
innings of the first game gave the vic
tory to the home team. Foreman
pitched grand ball in the second
game. Young was steady but was hit
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-08-11
Weather Forecast.

West Virginia-Fair and cooler
Sunday Monday fair, northwesterly
winds.
ohio--Fair Sunday and Monday,
light westerly winds, becoming
variable,
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-08-11
Won Saratoga Special Sweep
stakes Worth $4,000.
At Chicago Jockey DominiCk Dis
played Skill i'm Forcing Miss
Bennett to Win.

Nearest were the only winning favor
ties at Delmar Long shots captured
the balance of the card The win
ners were: Papycal, Okla, Nellie Hell
muth, Verimy, Lunar, Nearest.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-08-11
SPLIT EVEN.
VI III II I<4N
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
Washington, Aug. 10.-Washington
and Philadelphia today completed
their schedule for the season and
split even on double header. Mer-
Ger pitched in great form. Washing
ton solved Frazer at critical times.
Attendance S525.
Il. H. e.
Washington. ... -. %. 10 2
Philadelphia. .... ....4 8 8
Batteries-Mercer and Grady; Fras-
er and Powers.