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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-03-07
Not Utterly Useless.

Just because the tailorS have put
the ban of their disapproval on the
Raglan coat it should not be regarded
as utterly useless. 1t is Il part of their
business to retire a garment Just as
soon as all the would-be fashionable
young men have had reasonable op-
portunlty to invest in it, but it does
not necessarily follow that it must be
releSated to innocuous deSuetude. In
the matter OF the Raglan the tailors
themselves suggest that it will do for
a ralncoat, and they might have added
tnat 1t Will not prove utterly invalua-
Die as bathrobe or almost any 9th
Ell or the loose garments that are to be
worn IN the seclusion of ones own
apartments. Indeed, it has almost as
much shape as Il nightshirt, and if it
We're not for its rough material slit
cut In each side would make it very
acceptable substitute for one. In any
event, 1t is pleasing to note that the
tallors who We're originally response
bic for 1t have seen the error of their
ways ana now purpose to give us some
thing better than bag with sleeves
in it. But don't throw away your Rag
Ian. At the very least it will make
good horse-blanket
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-03-07
BOERs CROSS RIVER
LORD KITCHENER AGAIN ELuDED BY
GENERAL DEWET.

Is Said to Have Lost Heavily, However, by
His Incursion 1r 20 Cape Colony--Com-
mandant Hertzog is With Him-< British
Still In Pursuit.
London, March 4.-Dewet lost heavily
IN men and stores by his incursion into
Cape Colony, but he seems to have
made clever escape with the bulk of
ms commando. Apparently Command
ant Hertzog crossed the Orange river
with him.
General Bruce Hamilton, who was
pursuing, heard that General Dewet
was surrounded at Philipstown, north
west OF Colesberg. On arriving there
ne found the Beers had not been at
Phlllpstown at all, but had doubled
pack and We're struggling across the,
river at Colesberg.
Fifteen hundred of them found
spot at Lilliefontein, near Colesberc
bridge, where the river widens and the
current is slow, and they all crossed
both men and horses, by swimming.
Apparently this is another instance of
defective Intelligence regarding the,
dongs of the Beers.
The Daily Telegraph has a dispatch
from Colesberg, dated yesterday, say
ing: Our numerous columns are still
in hubbub and the troops are
marching off in various directions to
press the pursuit further"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-03-07
BicYcles in Siam,

The first consignment Of safety bicy-
cles was brought to Bangkok by DIR.
T. L. Darlington, an American dentist,
in 1896. Previous to that time one
or two of these wheels had been i'm
ported for private use. There are now
IN that city between $500 and 5000
bicycles. They are to be seen in all
parts of the city and are used by all
classes. The king of Siam rides an
American bicycle Of the latest and
most improved model, and it is by no
means an uncommon thing to see the
ministers of the government coming
and going to their duties on wheels
The minister of the interior has sys-
tematically encouraged the use of the
wheel, believing that its employment
will lead to better roads in the city
and in the country towns. He is the
head of large bicycle club that num-
bers upward of 400 members. Among
the members are many of the princes
and government officials, and, in the
favorable seasons of the year, this club
INDUCES in long runs to the remote
parts of the city. These runs are gen
orally held during the cooler portion
of the night and wind up in banquet
we'll toward the morning
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-03-07
Death OF Essie luton.


Essie luton, the eight-year-old
child of Mr.. and Mrs. James luton.
died, last Saturday, of diphthera
and was laid to rest Sunday.
Thus bud of promise has been
called from this barren giebe of stony
earth to the bosom ofan all wise love.
The little one will never know the
trials, the troubles, the hopes, the
joys of this earth for her spirit, in its
beginning, goes to that land from
whence the spirit came. Father and
mother could not follow it to the
tomb to lay it there in the body, but
yet the hearth is empty, the home
less joyous for its absence, but they
should realize that it has home of
gladness and love beyond and so shape
their lives to again kiss its fair face in
the world beyond.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-03-07
Death Helped Him Our.

An Ohio congressman visited the
postoftice department recently, his
face corrugated with evidences of the
feeling of satisfaction within his bos-
ON. One OF the minor officials, always
ready to call great mars attention
to his amlability. noted the look of sat
lsfaction. You look as pleased as if
Smith had given up his fight for that
postotfice,' commented the official, re-
ferrlng to Il friend of the congress-
man who was making such vigorous
fight for an appointment
He has, and that's why I'm here
today. replied the congressman.
"Whew! How'd you do it?"
"nh. he Just died at the right time"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-03-07
STILL WANTS TO FIGHT.
waldersee Orders Allied Forces to Pre-

Waldersee Orders Allied Forces to Pre-
pare for Possible Expedition.
London, March According to the
lien Tsin correspondent of the Stand
ard, Count Won Waldersee has issued
renewed orders to the allied forces to
hold themselves in readiness for pos
slble expedition March Z.
The Shanghai correspondent of the
Times says it is reported there that
Prince Chuang has been strangled.
According to the same authority Cen
eral Yuan Shi Kai's bodyguard, with
transport, will leave Wednesday for
the province of Ho Nan to escort the
emperor to Picking.
Japan has notified China" says
the correspondent of the Times, wiring
yesterday. that in the event of Rus
STA being granted any advantages.
commercial or otherwise. japan will
demand eQuivalents''
Although England, Japan. Italy.
Austria and the United States have
addressed similar remonstrances. there
Is every reason to believe China will
sign the Russian convention in full.
Russia having formally intimated that
the terms are rrevOcable.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-03-07
Demonstration at Havana.

Havana, March 4.-Last evening,
after the demonstration i'll front of the
Marti theater. where torch light pro
cession, composed OF members of the
National, Republican and Popular
parties were reviewed by members of
the constitutional convention, the pro
cess1on. 5000 strong, went to the gov
ernor generals palace. where !, delega
ton presented to General Wood ne
titlon to President Mckinley urging
absolute independence for Cuba. On
retiring they gave three cheers for
the United States.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-03-07
Two of the Young women nrettv


Two of the young women, pretty
ones and we'll dressed, playing at one
Of the theaters boarded a car for the
theater and sat quietly talking. A
pretty young thing opposite began to
stare, smile, make eyes and try his
best to make a hit. Suddenly the older
girl began in a loud voice: "Oh, did
l tell you about the man on the car
last night? He sat opposite me, and
tried all kinds of ways to make my
acquaintance and was such a nuis-
ance | wished his mother was there
to take him away" Everybody in the
car, who had watched things for some
time, grinned approximately, and the
would-be gallant blushed, looked very
uncomfortable and got out at the next
stop. The two girls laughed, then re-
sumed their personal talk, and when
they reached the theater got out.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-03-07
POINTED eARAGRApHs

Motives do not make men, men make
motives.
1t is case of milk-shake when the
milkman fails to call.
Human nature is sometimes mistak-
en- for kind -heartedneSs
The average woman's ideal man Is
but creature Of the Imagination.
Poverty seems to be more Of an an
ti-capital punishment than a crime
No man was ever so much in love
that it interfered with his appetite
There are times in every mans life
when he is justified in kicking himself.
Some men use underhand methods
in an effort to get the upper hand of
others.
The man who takes no thought Of
tomorrow is apt to wake up some
morning and find lit yesterday.
The woman who goes to church to
exhibit her new bonnet has a scornf II
contempt for the women who do not go
at all.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-03-07
PERSONALS.

The late Father O'Halligan Of East
st. Louis bequeathed $500 to Miss Ka-
tie Hammond of Alton, Ills, who had
been the priests housekeeper for many
years.
There Is talk in Washington of erect
ing Il monument to General Albert
Ordway, the organizer and first brig
adler general of the District of Co
lumbia National guard. Captain G.
Frederick Cook, financial secretary Of
the memorial association, will receive
subscriptions until March l, and If suf-
ticient funds shall be raised the mon
umelt will be dedicated on May 80.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-03-07
Mandarins to Be Punished

Paris, March Cat cabinet conn
Gil held at the Elysee palace yesterday
the foreign minister, NJ. Delcasse, an
nounced that all mandarins guilty of
crimes at Picking would be punished
Two DEGREES provided by the ninth
article of the collective note had been
promulgated enumerating the punish
mehts announced and ordering the
suppression of depredations in the
provinces. where the anti-foreign out
RACES had occurred.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-03-07
ROSS

Howard Rickett was Manning
visitor last Sunday.
Mrs. Tom Rutherford Sr. has been
quite poorly of late with la grippe.
Joe johnson and family visited
with friends in the county seat last
Sunday.
John Koch'Jr. departed Monday for
Oklahoma, to see if ne would like to
locate there.
Fred Roe came up from Audubon
Sunday and visited for while with
his friends.
Tom Stewart went to Oklahoma,
Monday with the goods of William
Williamson.
j. j. Courtney was victim of the
grip, the first of the week and was
unable to be around.
Len Bridenstine has his barn al
most completed and things look very
cosy and comfortable.
Martin Olsen moved to the Hen
derson farm, the first of the week and
will tend it the coming year.
Henry Bovaird was elected director
in his district, last Monday and will
make good conscientious officer.
Harry Bates expects to- begin the
erection of his house next week, so as
to have neat little home ofhis own.
Allie Bamsey moved from Ross to
the Krauel place, last Monday, which
he will farm during the coming sea-
son.
Lew Kopp was again elected d.
rector and will continue to look after
the wants of the teachers in this dis
trict.
There were but few in numbers at
Ed Finch's sale, but everything sold
at a good price and just as he said it
would.
John Koch expects to have every
thing in tip top shape, Monday, so as
to take all he wishes to Oklahoma
and remain.
Charley Heuss moved to the VIM.
Weiderstein farm this week and will
farm it and assist his father in farm
ing his place.
A. X. Heuss moved, the first of the
week to the old farm of Dave Hart,
east of town and will farm it the
coming season.
James Rutherford departed Monday
for Crawford county, where he has
engaged to work on a farm, during
the coming season.
jim Rice and wife drove over from
their Kirkman home, last Sunday
and visited with their old time
neigbbors and friends.
They held a pleasant social dance
last Saturday night at the nome of
Mr.. and Mrs. Jasper Nortnup, where
all had most enjoyable time.
Ed Bates was elected director last
Monday by good majority and will
now 60 back to his usual vocation of
listening to the wants of the teachers.
Jordon Story expects to entertain
his friends next Saturday night, by
giving them social dance, which
they all look forward to with pleas
Are.
Mrs. VIM. Nietzel is still very sick
and the little child and Will are now
down, so we understand, making a
lot of trouble and worry to both of
them.
Rev Matheney preached in Ross
last Sunday evening and gave them
splendid good sermon. Rev. LOOMS
expects to preach there Thursday
night.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-03-07
Three Germans Ki1led.

Berlin, March 6.-The war office
has received the following dispatch
from Count Won Waldersee, dated Pc
king, March ): "a patrol of %, under
Lieutenant Waltmanich, located IL
strong force of Chinese troops west of
Lung Suan Khan, the Germans los
ing three killed and one wounded.
Colonel Ledebur was dispatched with
four companies from Pao Ting Flu to
clear Ansuling pass as far as the
great wall and to permanently guard
the pass"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-03-07
Chinese Emperor to Return.

London, March 5.-The Picking cor
respondent of the Pail Mall Gazette
says: ''Fhe emperor will return to Pc
king at the end of March. A BODY
guard is already assembling at Sian
t'u. The foreign ministers have de-
manded the death Of y additional
high officials and the punishment of
80 provincial mandarins. Smallpox
has broken out among the allied
troops
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-03-07
DR.. White Appointed De,.pats.

Chicago. March DIR. Montagu
White has been appointed by the
American Transvaal league its dele
gate and envoy to represent the league
and branches in the United States, at
the congress to be held in Paris.
France. March Il, OF all societies and
associations existing in any part of
the world to be friend and aid the
Beers of the South African republic.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-03-07
ough and competent workman, con.
scientuous and painstaking and will
make good man for the place.

There has been no school since last
Tuesday, on account of diphtheria
Nearly everyone in town was exposed
and every precaution was taken tc
prevent its spread. There is now nc
symptoms of lis being In any other
family, and they hope to have sch COL
reopen next Monday.
At the school election, next week,
the question of new school building
will be decided. Some are fighting
the move because they think it will
raise the tax. We have been credibly
informed that the teachers fund tax
will not be assessed, and the entire
tax will be no higher than usual. The
town cannot afford to go longer with
out new property and everyone,
whether they have children to send
or not, should vote for new
property.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-03-07
Fishermen Adrift on Floating Ice.

Silver Creek, n. y, March 4.-Twen-
ty-one fishermen We're carried out on
Lake Erie off Silver Creek yesterday
afternoon on floating ice, but IT of
them were rescued. The other four
have probably persisted. Their names
are: Henry Turner. John George.
James McBratie and julius Ludwig.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-03-07
Twenty-eisht Bodies Recovered.

Cheyenne, Wy. March 5.-The bodies
of all the miners who persisted in the
fire at the Diamondville mine have
been recovered, the 2Sth and last be-
ing taken out yesterday The fire is
out and mining operations will be re-
sumed in few days
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-03-07

John Dodge and family will move
some day this week from the farm
OF his mother, west of the Extra
depot, to the Henry Rohwer cottage
that he recently purchased, in this
City
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-03-07

Ten years ago today Thursday
March IA, 1901. there was maria oe
ceremony performed in the eastern
part of the State in which Henry
Bauer and she, who is now his wife,
were the most interested parties.
Remembering this tact Mr.. Jacob
Bauer, that Jolly. and popular
butcher at the Powell market. and
his relatives the Messrs. Chris
Bauer, j., Jerry Hoover, William
Baylor, Chris Bauer and Samuel
Dutler and their families got their
heads together md decided that
Henry and his good wife should
have the biggest surprise party of
their lives. This being their tin we'd
ding day the relatives purchased
everything in the shape of tin that
their minds could think of and,
armed with their burden, thew eau
tlously approached the home of
Henry, over in Audubon township,
when night had spread its mantle
over the scene and the inmates of
that home knew nothing of
thelr approach until they were
right at their doorstep and when
they were told what it all meant
they Just stood still while they
pied tlnware about them, enough
TO load dray. These invaders
brough talong well filled baskets
kets hlled with good things to eat
ana an. the night was given over to jol-
ilty and good will which was pro-
longed until Jake just had time to
come home, get in bed and catch a
cat nap before it was time to get
up and open the shop the next
morning.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-03-07

Miss Lou Knox, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. X. Knox, who has been so
ill at the family home down in
hlckapoo Park, in this city, is said
be slowly improving in health.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-03-07

Chris Spoo and wife have packed
their household goods and, while
she visits with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Fremont Anders, in this city,
Chris will go on tour of inspec-
ton down into Oklahoma.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-03-07

E. G. Olsen and Mr.. Hansen are
holding revival meetings at No. 2
and No. 9 in Audubon township for
the Advent church. They expect to
labor at least two weeks.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-03-07
Extra NQws.

E. D. Cotton was in the midst of
his annual invoice, the first of the
week, and was ably assisted by that
handy accountant, Mr.. V. B. He'll
yer.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-03-07

| Chas. Jordon had the misfortune to
lose one of his best horses last week.
1t was splendid animal and one
he could i'll afford to lose at this sea-
son Of the year.
! The bachelors moved, the first OF
week from the back rooms over the
store to the front ones. They may
make more rash moves than that and
'twould be wise.
The literary closed last week with
one of the finest programs and debates
they have had this winter. Every
one responded and made it very in
teresting and instructive.
One of the separtors in the cream
cry broke down this week and had to
be sent in to the shop for repairs. 1t
is good thing it did not happen in
the summer time for at that time the
cream could not be handled with one
separator as now.
John Rutherford moved his family
Monday to the house recently oc-
cupied by Will Williamson awaiting
the time, when he can get more con-
Went quarters, which if trade and
prosperity keep up as they have it
may enable him to build.
Cameron Ross arrived home, Tues
day evening from Chicago, where he
went last week with stock for his
father. While there he visited with
relatives and took in the sights of the
big city, seeing many interesting
things and having a good time.
Will Williamson loaded his house,
hold goods, Monday and Tuesday
he and his family departed for Okla
homa. Will has been here so long
he will be much missed by his friends
and neighbors, who hate to lose him,
yet who believe and feel that he will
do we'll in that new country.
While at Extra Sunday, Chas.
Wilde of the firm of Ruhs & Wilde
had serious runaway, but we are
glad to state through no fault of his.
His team escaped from the barn just
as it was being hitched up and
though not being hitched to the bug
gy, one of them managed to run
through several wire fences, jaming
itself up considerably and did a
great deal of damage to the harness.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-03-07

A Mississippi editor makes this
appeal to delinquent subscribers:
Fish down in your pockets and dig
mp the dust; the editor is hungry
and the paper is bout to bust. We
have trusted you for several months
and did it with a smile, so lust re-
turn thecolnpliment and trust us
for while. Our wife she needs
some stockings and the baby needs
dress; Jimmy needs some breech-
es, and so does Kate and Bess,
Pud is on the hog train and Peggy
sick with grief, can't you do
your duty once, and give man re.
lief! Shell out the nickels turn
loose, the dimes, turn 'em loose and
whistle and Well have better times:
there be fewer patches on the bos
ON of our pants, and we'd make the
paper better if we had Just half a
chance. Don'tgive that old story so
long gone to seed, bout taking
more family papers than the family
want to read; but help to feed the
printer and he'll help our town to
grow, and thus escape the sulphur
in the regions down below.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-03-07

Mrs. Fremont Anders, in this city,
Chris will go on tour of inspec-
ton down into Oklahoma.
c. L. Waits, manager of the Green
Bay Lumber Yards, in this city,
has moved to the cottage directly
across the street from the big dry
sheds and now he has only to take "a
few steps and he's at home.
Mr. Henry Bauer, that sturdy son
of toll, by hard work and honest
dealing has acquired fine fertile
farm, in Audubon township, and
one day this week purchased the
Levi Zaner eighty five acres of land
which, added to his alrerdy broad
acres, makes him a place of two
hundred acres, all in one body.
1t was such nice winter in this
part OF the world, this year, that the
frost king failed to perform his
duties with neatness and dispatch,
or to the entire satisfaction of all
concerned and as consequence
Messrs. Thomas H. Allen and A. F.
Powell found themselves without
their usual supply of ice for their
customers and use during the APP
preaching heated term. They have
been in communication with a man
down at Des Moines who makes ice
whether 1T freezes or not and have
just closed deal whereby they will
put in machine for the manufac-
ture of ice, here in Extra. They are
to have it placed in position at
the Elgin Creamery where they will
use the steam power employed to
run the machinery, an experienced
attendant will be employed to take
charge, and when all is in readiness
they invite their friends to come
down and see the old thing buzz,
and the nice, smooth cakes of ice
d. B. Lyons and +. M. Hubble an
nounce that a company to con-
struct proposed railroad from this
city to Muscatine would be organic
ed would be organized in two weeks.
The new company will be known as
Des Moines, Iowa City & laser
Railroad. Everything in a pre- i
nary way has been done tina can
be, and the principal promoters of
the line state that the company will
organize and go at the business lo-
keeps. Mr.. Lyons, who returned o
the city last evening, states that
every town along the proposed
route is enthusiastic over the pros
poets OF the new road and that mon
ey is being literally subscribed for
the preliminary work. We have the
money in sight for the construction
OF the road just as soon as as we
have the stock subscribed. | anti
cipate, from the apparent interest
manifested everywhere I addressed
meetings, that we will have little
Difficulty in our stock sold-Des
Noines Capital. of March 2.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-03-07

Z. L. Waits, manager of the Green
Bay Lumber Yards, in this city,
has moved to the cottage directly
across the street from the big dry
sheds and now he has only to take a
few steps and he's at home.