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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-08

There we're before the pension examin-
ing board here yesterday Noah Guess
ford, Griswold, 74th Ohio; Ddn'l A. Mil
er, Atlantic, End Ind, Cav; Frank Dorr,
Extra, 33rd Wis; Henry Gallbaugh, At
lautic, 2O8 Pa,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-08

S. @. Bradley, of Des Moines, travel
ing salesman for the Nichols and Shep-
herd threshing machine company, is be-
ing cared for at the county hospital or
pest house by Walter Jump. He has
quite a bad case of small pox, being
thoroughly broken out. He is getting
along well, however. Ed Elwood has a
mild case of small pox and is being cared
for at home. He ia recovering.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-08

Oranges are a most valuable fruit
Orange juice allays thirst and with
few exceptions is well borne by the
weakest stomach. 1t Is also laxative,
and If taken at night or before break
fast 1t will be found most beneficial
LADIES' Home Journal.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-08

IF you've got rival in the sweet
heart business" remarked the Frcckled
Fanatic, you never want to knock
him. What you want to do is to boost,
boost and keep on boosting until she
gets so tired of hearing you sing his
praises that she hates him."-Indianap-
els Sun.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-08
esme Celebrated Men Who Married
Their Domestic Servants.


Many celebrated men have married
their domestic servants Sir Henry
Parkes, premier Of New South Wales,
is an example. One night when dining
at friends house he was struck by
the appearance Of servant girl who
waited upon the table and persuaded
his host to. allow her to enter his en-
ploy. This she did and for a short time
held the position of cook In Sir Henry's
household. Then he made her Lady
Parkes.
But more illustrious than this Is the
case Of Peter the Great. One day he
was dining at the house of Prince Men,
snikoff. He noticed one of the servant
maids particularly, and, though she
was not handsome, she caught his fan
cy. Her name, the prince told the car,
vas Martha. She had been a servant
In the house of Lutheran minister Of
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-08
The stormy Petrol.

A bird of immense wing power is the
tiny stormy petrol, the smallest web
footed bird known. 1t belongs to ev-
cry sea, and, although so seeming frail,
1t breasts the utmost fury of the storm,
skimming with incredible velocity the
trough Of the waves and gliding rap
idly over their snowy crests. Petrels
have been observed 1000 miles from
nearest land.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-08

"Do you happen to know anything of
your masters whereabouts" asked
wife who was looking for her husband.
Pm not sure. men," said the care
full servant, "but think they're In the
wash"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-08
II He Wins.

'That eastern cashier speculated."
"And of course was unsuccessful"
"Why do you jump to that conclu-
sion?
Because they don't call it specula-
ton when the cashier wins."-Cleye-
laid Plain Dealer.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-08

Bea Bradley, the boy tenor who sings
here Saturday night, is son of Hon.
Frank P. Bradley, and used to be an
Audubon boy. The family has hoet of
friends here,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-08
Ram Buy, British Loafer.N

A Hindoo bakers assistant In BID
bay, on setting up in business for him
self, bethought him Of catering for the
English community as well as for the
native one. With this end in view he
had the following notification painted
over his doorway: Ram Bux solicits
respectful patronage. He is first class
British loafer."
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-08

The Red Oak Express bravely states
that the visitor at Red Oak in year
from now will never know there was
fire there. Rebuilding is commencing
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-08
HamIin,s soliIoauy.

Hamlin (standing before the tattooed
man in the dime museum)-Heavens.
how that fellow must suffer II he ever
gets the jimjamsl-Smart Set
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-08

Ed. Taggart, James Blake and several
others from the Guthrie county line were
here at the Rev. Boyce funeral yesterday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-08

Mrs. DIR. McLeran and Laura Musson
went to Ames Tuesday to attend the
state meeting of the P. E. o. as dele
gates from the local chapter Of that or
ganizatiOn.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-08

The delightful rain Monday brought
nearly an inch of water and things are
blossoming beautifully now.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-08

Ray Doak, of New York City, who was
here at his fathers funeral last week,
started home Saturday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-08

The team sent up here by Matt Will
liams for Preston Bros. to tram was
taken back yesterday and will be en-
tered at Des Moines in the contest for
best appearing team.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-08

Carson Brockway went last week to
join Berkel's shows with which he will
travel this season, playing in the band
They expect to be in the far west.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-08

Monday night the town council ap'
propriated $50 co for the fire company,
The company has ordered some new suits
which they were needing.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-08

Rev. II. c. Littleton, the new pastor of
the Christian church, has arrived with
his family from Harlan, and is stopping
for the present at the City Hotel.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-08

Condensed News From Home.
Here is an item from last weeks is
sue of the Cork Weekly. John writes
to Mary:
Dear Mary-We are all very well; only
mother has Mysteries. Tim has the tooth
ache. and Jane has a baby. / hope you
are the same. Your affectionate brother,
JOHN.
London Outlook.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-08

Owing to the absence Of Rev. Hink-
house there will be no preaching at the
Presby terian church Sunday. Sunday
school aud Christian Endeavor at the
usual hours.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-08

Charles Evans, Jr., assisted by his
father last week completed building a
commodious barn for A. F. Altman up
in Lincoln township.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-08

Rev. Hinkhouse went to Manning
Friday evening to be present at the
Presbyterian installation being held
there. Mr. Hinkhouse preached. the SER
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-08

Smutney, South Park, largest line
OF Furniture and undertaking. Funerrl
director and emba'mer. Finest hearse
in city. If.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-08

Rev. Hinkhouse accompanied Mrs.
Hinkhouse, who has been suffering with
rheumatism several weeks, to Colfax to-
4
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-08

DIR. Charles McLsran returned today
from Dee Moines where he had been to
attend meeting Of the State Dental
Society,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-08

Will Brockway is grading up and
otherwise improving the premises around
his home 10 the north east part Of town.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-08

Black Percheron stallion, weight 1900,
will make the season of 1902 at Preston
Bros. barn in Audubon. tt
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-08

AL Hurd who has been clerking al
Colfax several months, is visiting al
home.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-08

Earl Peck has not been able to attend
to his duties at the Wilson blacksmith
shop on account of illness for few
daVa
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-08

Charles Talbot went to Summit, s.
D. the first of the week on business con-
nected with his land interests in that
x1lana
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-08

Aron Kibler writes from Spokane,
Wash to forward his copy of the Re-
publican to that place.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-08

Dr. Evans has been serisusly afflicted
with rheumatism recently, but is able to
be around town again.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-08

Editor Mott and family are enjoying a
visit from his mother who lives at Whit
tier, Linn county.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-08

Miss Mary A. Fulton, Of Atlantic, is
here visiting with DIR. Fulton and family.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-08

Charles Van Gorder is in Nebraska or
business this week. going Tuesday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-08

Miss Mary Bowman and her sister,
Mrs. Geo Evarts, were in town yester-
day
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-08
AUDUBON NEWS.

DIR. Porterfeld, Of Atlantic, was in
town Monday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-08

Mrs. W. +. Green and her sister, Mrs.
Brown, go to Ida Grove today to visit
friends.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-08

Mrs. F, B. Davis has been very sick
the past two weeks, but is slightly better
now
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-08

hit won't do, the Difference Lies.
)r,it5cat >irisSs the difference between
~ ind courtshipT he asked
oSsths
q don't know" she replied.
"In photography" he explained, "the
negative is developed in the dark room.
while In courtship that is where the
affirmative is developed"
She blushed, but made no answer.
LET u.s." he suggested, proceed to
develop an affirmative"
There being no objections, it was SO
ordered.-Chicago Post.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-08
seaIskin Doesn't Come From Seals

sealskin Doesn't Come From Seals.
The beautiful product used for cloth
ing and commonly known as sealskin
is not furnished by the true seal, whose
skin Is almost useless except when
used as an ornamental mat or stiff rug.
They are the sea lions and sea bears
the cared seals, otaria-whose skins
are SO highly valued because so soft
and warm. The true seal is common
enough, but its skin is only priced as a
trophy, and 1t may be added that
sealskin when ready for clothing has
not, as often supposed, the same downy
appearance on the living animal, being
covered with long, coarse, deep rooted
hairs, which drop out when dressed by
the furrier and leave the soft, woolly
-trs i'm iininjured.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-08

Clyde McGinnis has moved into the
Christian parsonage property.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-08

Store room for rent at Kimballton.
Inquire Of Fl. G. Madsen.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-08

| Clarence Alice was quite sick last
week with pneumonia.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-08
Mice and Peppermint.

X. NJ. Mikhailoff, Russian chemist,
has discovered that mice have a PEE
culiar dislike to the odor of pepper
mint. He places small pledgets of cot
ton saturated with peppermint oil
- p sia.--e-- ,--,sS,-JNY a. mS EYou
do not show up for some ears.
the mice make an attempts
but the peppermint oil is
used, and the mice don't came H
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-08

Mrs. g. L. Downs, Of Harlan, is visit.
ing friends here.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-08

London Outlook.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-02
AMONG THE DOUKHOBORS.
CURIOUS PRACTICES OF THE QUEER
RUSSIAN SECT IN CANADA.

Ny little schoolhouse in Northern AssIniboia.
where was teaching Indian children under the
uated near several Doukhobor villages; and as it
a road on which the Doukhohors often
travelled on their frequent visits to one another,
had unusual opportunities of seeing these strange
people, who came from Russia and Gahcia several
years ago. to the number of three or four thou
sand, writes Felix Ingold in The outlook. They
would occasionally in their journeyings back and
forth. pass my place about noon, and would come
in and ask permission 10 and for something to
cat AS I was boarding myself. In a little
shanty adjoining the schoolhouse, was prepared
10 offer hospitality to them. such IL To
the DoukhObor, with most Russians, tea is
necessity; and this made for them or permitted
them to make Butter and syrup luxuries
for which they were especially grateful, although
some of them would not the butter internally.
In their own homes they live principally vege-
table soup. made of potatoes. onions and water.
big painful of soup is placed the table. and
each Doukhobor takes out from his pocket a
wooden spoon and all fall 20 dipping simutane-
ously, each with his own spoon. out Of the pan.
The eyes OF some OF city '+vegetarians'' would
open In wonder and alarm al their strict interpre-
tation of the injunction, Thou shalt eat fesh."
For the stricter not only refuse 10 eat bread
which contains shortening. but will not deprive
their cows of milk. saying that II would be sin
20 take their natural food away from the calves
Eggs also are tabooed for them On Sunday, as
special treat. they have pancakes made of -four
and water OF course. when they sick a
they away from home they allow themselves
q more liberal diet.
Assiniboa like most Northern countries. is dur
ing certain sadly afflicted with mosquitoes
Some OF the DoukhObors carry their strange
Brahmnical reverence for all forms OF life TO such
extent that they will not kill q mosquito
However. they do not feel much tenderness
toward their friend the mosquito as to be willing
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-02
TOPICS IN CHICAGO.

Chicago. Oct. 31-with the election only
few days off, the Republicans Of Illinois are
confident that they will win by majority equal
20 II not greater than two years ago. Reports
TO the State Central Committee from all the
Republican strongholds indicate that the early
apathy during the Hopkins Senate campaign
has been replaced by activity and unity among
all factions. all serious grievances having been
settled. The antagonism OF Senator Mason and
his followers to the State administration and it's
alliance has not caused any perceptible defec-
ton. AS things look now on the eve Of the cleo
ton the Republican State ticket is certain to be
elected The Republican majority in the gen.
eral Assembly, il is said, will be sufficient 20 up
hold the State conventions Endorsement Of Con-
gresham Hopkins for United States Senator TO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-02

by colOred ribbons. Plainly dressed though they
were. the men looked formidable with their big
muskets. the barrels four feet long minus two
inches the bore three-quarters Of an inch in
diameter, and the cleaning bayonets fourteen
inches in length.
Beside them stood the New-York troops.
Weeks before Captain Livingston had described
the dress of his men: Some of them have waist
coats, others none; some trowsers, others none;
some hats others without some ragged. others
whole; and probably things had not improved
much during the wear and tear of the siege. But
they all had regimental coats at least. distin-
gushing the regiments by the color OF the fac
ings: and Montgomery declared that somehow
they had acquired the look of regulars. There.
also, was Captain Lamb with his artillery. all
in blue and buff and that OF finer quality than
the infantry had. as became an elite corps; and.
yonder. a squad Of the Green Mountain Boys
from Longueuil. dressed out in green with red
facings and such strapping fellows that the
New-Yor Provincial Congress had 20 order all
their coats made "of large size" Behind them
shone the tents OF the soldiers and the officers
marques, while the vast pines of the forest
made a sombre but magnificent background.
professor Justin Fl. Smith. in The Century
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-02
SAFEGUARDING IN THE DARK.

The most common error in an open air meet
ing at night is lack of light The committee
forgets that a speech, like a cigar. loses its
flavor in the dark. Not only is the speaker
utterly unable to official documents If the
stage is badly lighted, but the expression Of his
is ruined.
very amusing illustration of this fact oc-
CURED on the Roosevelt tour in one of the
granger States The night was OF the proverbial
darkness OF Egypt A crowd of ten thousand or
twelve thousand people vaguely surged away
into the damp distance. The local band. brill
iantly co5tunled. We're raised some twenty feet
above the crowd q stand, above which
snapped and glowed a single arc light. A lower
stand for the speakers was in front in kind
or twilight. The chairman of the committee
was observed by those engaged in the pleasing
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-02
THE NEW STOCK EXCHANGE ANNUNcIA-
TOR.

THE NEW STOCK EXCHANGE ANNUNCIA-
TOR.
Second in Importance only to the telephones
is the annunciatOr. In the old Exchange build
ing the annunciatOr was a huge checkerboard
were twelve hundred squares-one for each
member and Oflcer-with number on each.
When a member wanted at the telephone,
his clerk would press button. the flap cover
ing his number would fall and the member
would run 10 his telephone to get the messag e-
1t is obvious that a floor where perhaps
thousand men are moving about il is not easy
TO locate any one. so that in the expeditions dis
charge OF business these annunciators form an
essential factor. In the new building there is
most ingenious continuance. In each of the two
SIDE walls OF the ROOM other than those made
by the windows. there is great oblong checker
board Of twelve hundred rectangles each nine
by twelve inches IN size. These rectangleS are
made Of craque glass and upon each of them
members number is painted in distinct num-
erals l. Id each square is several mean
descent electric bulbs. with bulbs of different
colorS. Any one of the bulbs may be operated
by the members clerk. If the member is wanted
at the telephone red light may be turned on.
II he is wanted at his office Immediately. green
one. II some one wants him at the entrance,
blue globe. By alternating the colors, by dupli-
eating flashes, and by other variations. II is OBJ
vious that almost unlimited number of mes
sages may be flashed to a member on the floor.
In business where seconds often count for
everything it will be possible to vast
amount OF time and money through this form
Of annunciator. One of them is fixed each
wall TO save the members from looking one way
all the time. Under the old system. the eyes OF
many members were injured from the necessity
of continually looking at a single Tapping check
erboard.-CThe Worlds Work.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-02

on very colo day got hot brick for the Pur
munists The village property is owned IN com
ta as aSo are tae syoek anG
garded common; but Doukhobor has no hest
he takes fancy M for instance he sees nice
pair OF shoes in fellow Doukhoeor's house or
Doukhobor viii give to him that asketh.
the recent exhibitions OF fanatieism are perhaps
recreant ones to the standards OF the orthodox.
The religion 81 the 10 S pouE dr5ber IS
adnnixture OF Greek Catholicism. mysticism. and
are anarchistic to the extent Of believing organ
ized government to be wrong. The men are the
encouraged 10 attend the church services. and
Sunday after their Outdoor work drnr me week
require their lime, and they attend to them while
singing and on one occasion when stopped over
night In one OF the Doukhobors' houses 7 had a
strange SONGS. The Doukhobors go 20 he'd very
early almost with the chickens. and on the 9c-
missed after our frugal supper consisting q bread
Dor houses are occupied by two families and di-
vided into two rooms. IN one OF these one Of
couple and the children OF both families sleep.
Into one of these rooms, I say, were sent
light our apartment, The Doukhobors went outside
5Ss GstaMee IRON Tne 9ouse and IHsre sang a
tanly very much 20 our edification- They sing a
come down from remote gsnerations-a sort Of
Gregorian chant. In three parts. which az times
Is werdly beautiful.
In conclusion; ! may tell Of one incident that
win specially interest Outlook" readers. Some
loneliness in that faraway AssinibOau sehoolhouse,
a copy OF The Outlook containing article
about TOlstoy and a recent portrait OF the great
Russian Teformer. A bright Doukhobor boy ha D.
peRing to in 20 me his way the lit
tie village mile or two beyond showed him the
portrait ard said, "Tostoy" His eyes gaxed rever-
In his broken way. meaning. I suppose, to let me
know how greatly he revered Tolstoy, THAT is
my-my God"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-02

ally stealing sly nibble from a rosy checked
winter apple when the sharp eyes Of the school
master were averted.
The day OF the oldtine schoolmaster has long
since passed. This parsonage, the long ago oracle
of the country village. whose only compensation
oftentimes was his keep from the farmers in
return for pounding knowledge into the heads of
their children and whose never falling maxim was
Spare the rod, spoil the child haunts no longer
the quiet of the w-England towns. His place
has been taken by the bright. pretty school mis-
paid reasonable salary for her labors. and does
her work we'll She does not have TO discipline
master IN earlier DAYS for the youth Of to-day is
more ambitious to get ahead in his studies and is
ashamed to fall behind a general thing. In
consequence, his department is better, and he
wishes 10 please his teacher. who is genuinely in
terested in his mental progress.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-02
THE UNCONVENTIONAL sw1NBURNE.

Other conventions have scarce a frmer hold
on him, or had. Many years ago there was in
London, though on q visit only, an American
who greatly admired Mr.. Swinburne. and knew
him. The poet went to the American at
his hotel To friend who passed him on his
way out the American said: do you know that
MANI" No" THAT is Swinburne. He came 10
tea three days ago, and has been here ever
since" And the American, with the true in
stirct of hospitality and of herO-worship. re-
joiced in the poets visit and proud OF the
easy comradeship he had shown. But, as
said, that was many. many years ago. If I
mention such incident suppose ought to
add that Mr. SwinbuFne comes of an old family,
and was born into that state of life in which
social usageS are of Inheritance. If he departed
from them IL was man takes liberties with
Cures Magazine
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-02
BERTILLOY INDICATED,
The London Chronicle.

rom The LONDON Chronicle
The value OF finger prints means OF identidca-
ton was recently called IN question in a London
court IL was aScertained that an erroneous pTinc
mad been forwarded in the case OF a particular
prisoner, and the charge OF tnaccuracy therefore
fell 70 the ground Francis Gallon and Or.
BertillOn have elaborated this system to a high d.
gree OF accuracy. and taken in conjunction with
certain physical measurements q may be REGARDED
as unique In it's power OF settling identities Tie
Chinese ages ago adopted similar system They
were apparently aware % che fact that two
persons have The skin lines at the ends Of the TN
gers developed IN precisely the SANE way. Tia
system when Is in use in English police practices
mas had long and extensive trial in France. II IS
OWL Colonies.