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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-10-30
Roads Take Up switchmen's Demands

Chicago, Oct. 2S.-Representatives
of the various railroads centering in
Chicago met yesterday and took up
the demands filed with them on Satur-
day by the Brotherhood of Railway
Trainmen. These demands are for
men employed in the yards and are an
increase of wages averaging about 20
per cent. 1t is understood that the
railways are unwilling to grant the
demand. but are to agree to 10 per
cent advance.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-10-30
Shaw and Allison Speak.

Marshalltown, Ia, Oct. 29-The
largest meetings of the Iowa cam
paign were held here yesterday after
noon and evening. Senator Allison de-
livered the principal address in the
afternoon and Secretary Shaw also
spoke briefly, covering his views Of
the tariff revision and the Iowa idea"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-10-30

Harry Nelson, who resides with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. C. f.
Nelson one mile west of town, did
very nice job of painting for Race
Rogers southwest of town the first
of the week.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-10-30

Mrs. Theresa Belcher, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. L. Early, is visiting
relatives in Harlan this week and it
is uncertain about her return to
this city before starting for her
home at Long Beach, California.
Her father, L. Early, will again re-
turn to that state with her.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-10-30
Ends Life With chIoroform.

Sheridan, Wyo, Oct. 29.-H. S. Boal,
son-in-law of William F. Cody buffalo
BilD, committed suicide with chloro-
form in his apartments here He left
several notes. but gave no cause for
the act. Boal leaves a widow and two
children.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-10-30
Murdered bx Lone Bandit.

Butte, Mont, Oct. pa special
from Bear Mouth says: James Conn,
a wealthy rancher on Willow creek,
was found shot to death in his home
yesterday. His mother lay upon the
floor with her skull crushed in and
cannot live. The murderer is believed
to be the lone bandit who held up the
Northern Pacific limited Sunday morn
ing.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-10-30
Notice to Hunters!

Any one caught trespassing or
shooting on our farms will be given
the full penalty of the law.
G. M. DODGE,
OTTO MICHALSEN,
C. PETERSEN,
NELS PETERSEN,
MARTIN p. M ARDESEN.
4wk JOHN HUNTER.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-10-30
Lock Out for Fever.

Billiousness and liver disorders at this
system with DeWitts Little Early .Risers
These famous little pills do not grippe. They
move the bowels gently, but copiously, and
by reason of the tonic properties, give tone
and strength to the glands. Nick Dotfing &
Co.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-10-30

The following gentlemen came
down from Audubon last Monday
evening and listened to the political
address made by Congressman
Walter 1. Smith; G. E. Breneman
Geo. Ross, Jas. Law, III. b. Herbert
III. w. Wilson, ID. G. Mott, f. ii
Blume, A. F. Greenwaldt, l.. Hill
and o. G. Donaldson.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-10-30

Jens P. Jensen, residing on good
farm miles northwest of town.
paid this office friendly call while
in town on business last Wednes-
day. Mr.. Jensen is feeding a car of
2 and 5 year old steers.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-10-30

Prof. Richards has a rare faculty
of making, what to many would be
a dry subject, extremely interest
ing, holding the close attention of
his audience during the whole
evening". E. PARK, LIE Claire, Ia.
At K. p. opera house, Nov. 18th.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-10-30
May Be Escaped Prisoner.

Denison, Oct 26.-Sheriff Bell re-
ceived telegram from parties in st.
James, Mimi, stating that they are
holding in custody negro who
answers exactly the description of
William Numley, accused of the muir
der of Fred l.. Powell, brakeman on
the Milwaukee road, and who escaped
from the Crawford county Jail two
months ago
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-10-30

The Honey Suckles, an Elkhorn
foot ball combination, and the
Woolly West team west of here had
a lively tussle last Sunday out on
the G. F. Nelson farm west of town,
and when the fray was over and the
scores were counted up it was found
the w. WIS had done the other
fellows up to the tune of Al to Z.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-10-30

Those who attended the scientific
entertainment at the auditorium by
Prof. Richards were unstinting in
their praise. 1t was the last OF the
course but decidedly the BEST
Oconomowoc (Wis.) Enterprise.
At Opera House, Nov. 18th.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-10-30
For Sale

Parties who want to invest their
money and those who intend to
come to town to live, I offer my
house and six lots for sale. Will
sell for 100000; worth $1650.00. Will
take horses or cattle as part pay
ment. For particulars see the
owner. 10-23-3w VIM. LECKBAND.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-10-30

Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Wellman and
daughter, Dollie, left last Tuesday
for Storm Lake, on good home
visit to his mother and sister, VIII o
reside there. They will not return
until about Nov. 18th, consequently
their photo gallery will be closed
FOR business during that time.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-10-30

cit was revelation of the hidden
sforces of nature not one in hun
dred ever witnesses. x Many
facts were explained and
demonstrated. 1t was an
sevening full of enjoyment Trenton
S(Mo) Morning Tribune.
n At Opera House. Nov. 18th.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-10-30
ST. joseph Live Stock.

st. Joseph, Oct. S-Cattle-Receipts, g.
331; steady; natives, S40O0p7. 50; cows and
heifers $l.5o65.75; stockers and feeders,
S2.0O@4.75. Hogs-Receipts, 1854: light
and light mixed, $o.55@6. 62ls medium and
heavy, $6.50Q6671a; bulk, $6.55@6 62AS.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-10-30

The Elgin manager now lives in
the Henry Bush property west OF
the creamery and A. d. Bolts
occupies the premises vacated by
Mr.. Taylor first door east of the
Christian PARSONAGE.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-10-30

81 Mr.. and Mrs. Billy PARROT, who
59own a beautiful farm near Ross,
attended the Harry Nicholson sale
out in Audubon township the mid
die oflast week, Mrs. Nicholson and
children returning home with them
the last of the week where they will
visit tor a time.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-10-30

U. S. Herrick landed in Extra yes
terday after short absence in
South Dakota, where he owns a
farm. We suspect Scott has come
to the conclusion this section of the
country is the garden spot of earth
and wisely concluded to return.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-10-30

Otto Witthauer was called up by
telephone and asked to assist as one
of three clerks at the F. d. Barney
sale over south of North Branch
yesterday. Taking an early start
he got there in time to assist in the
sale.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-10-30

Mrs. Kate Ridgley, formerly of
this city, but now residing at Sid
uey, Iowa, arrived in this city last
Sunday and visited until noon Tues
day with friends and relatives.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-10-30
Steamer CAPITAL citv sinks

Tacoma. Wash, Oct. 29.-Steamer
Capital City sunk off Browns Point, at
the entrance to Tacoma harbor, about
8 o'clock last night The passengers
were saved.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-10-30
low A HAPPENINGS.
Railway Surgeons Elect officers,

Des Moines. Oct 26.--The State As
fociation of Railway Surgeons con-
cluded it's annual meeting here with
the election of the following officers:
President, |. X. Gardner, Hampton;
vice president, B. Thompson, Tama;
secretary, A. B. Deering, Boone; treas
urer, William ]. Williams, Adel
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-10-30

The Catholics will hold Cali
Saints Feast" services on Saturday
at and 10 o'clock a. M. in the school
building near their new church.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-10-30

J. III. Rendleman has his office
connected with the Audubon coun-
sty telephone line.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-10-30

Mrs. w. B. Swaney returned to
her home at Dedham last week
after short visit at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. S. E. Harm.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-10-30

N. P. Christensen and family and
their guests, Mrs. Martha Kennedy
and daughter Miss Gertrude, drove
to Audubon last Tuesday and visit
ed friends in that thriving city.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-10-30

The bell for the new Catholic
church was placed in position in
the belfry last Monday and being
$50 much higher than when in the
Gold church it is surmised it's tones
will be heard great deal further
off
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-10-30

EsTRAY:-A bright bay four year
old gelding. Slipped halter over
head in stable in Extra Wednesday
night. Notify w. S. Jones, Extra,
Iowa.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-10-30
More Wages Demanded.

Glasgow, Oct. 2S.-The Scotch min
ers have demanded an increase Of
1275 cents in wages. About 10000
miners are affected.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-10-30

Agent G. L. Butler and wife and
three children returned from their
two weeks visit to their claim in
Oklahoma last Monday evening
and on Tuesday he resumed his
duties at the. depot.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-10-30

\ A. Zaner, the buckwheat flour
dealer of Audubon, was taking con-
tracts in this city Friday and Satur-
day for future delivery.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-10-30
Audubon County Journal
CIV. MARLIN, Editor.
Thursday, October 80, 1902.

]. Parham is having his house up
on the Heights painted this week.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-10-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Jensen, who
own the Cannon farm miles south
east of town, were trading with our
merchants yesterday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-10-30
! A few more of those celebrated
o. I. G. boars for sale.

Joe Gearheart was raising a barn
at the farm of Sam Brown the first
of the week
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-10-30

Lawyer Copeland attended to law
business at the court house on Tues
Evening journal., 1902-09-04
DEPARTURE OF TnE MARYLAND
Finest Finished Steamer That Ever Left
the Local Shipyards

The side wheel steamer Maryland left
the yards Of the Harlan and Hollingsworth
Company this morning at . O'clock and
as she steamed slowly out OF the Chris
tiana river the handsome new boat was
greeted by the footing OF the whistles OF
the craft along the stream. The Mary
land viii proceed down the bay and
around the cape and uD the Chesapeake
bay where she will be delivered to her
owners.
She was constructed by the local
plant for the Baltimore, Chesapeake
and Atlantic Railroad Company and
Is the most finely finished steamer
that has left any Wilmington shipyard.
She win be commanded by Captain
Thomas Johnson. who supervised the con-
struction Of the craft from the time her
keel was laid until the last job was finish
ed. The Maryland Is 1S0 feet long, "a feet
beam, and 10 feet inches depth OF hold.
She has state rooms FOR 200 passengers.
On her trip today the following were
aboard: Captain Thomas Johnson, Harry
Johnson, Thomas Mcfiugh, Thomas
Brison, Thomas Hawkins and Detective
Theodore Francis.
Evening journal., 1902-09-04
ADDICKS SAYS HE WILL BE- GLAD
II THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY WINS
Says He Will Lead William Michael Byrne to Slaughter.
Latter Shows That He Has Been Playing a
Double GamO-AttaCk on Knowles

Now that the clamor has died fun
convention has become
beginning realize the ardy Byrne
the desire Edward Ad Republican party
lin
That he wants TO defeat the party plainly evidenced
which ho made openly
him
Addicks senate
Mr. Frizze likely pulled
ticket
Il shall permit pulled Sharply
What Will be the the
their tcket?' further
THE DEMOCRATS WILL SHALL. IT."
Addcls reply.
The delegates who heard this remark
statement and discussed among
Another Of
Michael
Mr. frzzel asked Mr. Addca he Thought could
which the latter made evasve reply Then sad
candidate could win Dr. Ball
have selected Union Republican who publicly
But as long must lead
liam Michael
This
yne will be able to win despite the OF Mr.
he can win DR. Ball the Democratic
Evening journal., 1902-09-04
COLCuRN DEATHS RECALLED
By Filing Of Executors Account for Adjudi-
cation BIZ Orphans Court

Executors OF the estate or Arthur
C0lburn. late OF Delaware City, who
with his two daughters were drowned
of Long Island. on July Is, 1901. by
the oapsizing OF their yacht, have filed
an accounting Of the estate. In Il they
charge themselves with the amount OF
the inventory OF the personal effects,
$249. .297.37 which with accumulations
derived from dividends on stock and
income from other sources brings the
total valuation OF the effects to $261, =
171.73. Credit Is also claimed for dis
bursements in settling the affairs OF
the estate TO the amount OF $40 ,6630S,
leaving a balance on hand OF S2t1 sos. .65
awaiting distribution among the heirs
in accordance with the provisions OF
the will of the decedent
Among the disbursements made are
800 each to Joseph IL. Beck and DR..
Robert Taylor. for recovering the body
.of Mr.. Colburn.
Evening journal., 1902-09-04
SAID HE WOULD RUIN KNOWLES
Addicks Threatens 10 Roast Him in His
PaDer

In the attack that J. Edward Addicks
made in his convention upon Horace
Greeley Knowles. It was shown that the
Gasman is Jealous OF Knowles and ap-
prehensive OF his supposed popularity.
Addicks accused Knowles. going to
Dover on the train, OF trying to steal
his organization. He said:
you HAVE NO RIGHT TO
sl1r UP AN ORGANIZATION ~
AM THE BOSS AND ALL Or
DERS SHOULD COME FROM ME.
WILL RUIN YOU POLITICAL
LY AND WILL ROAST YOU IN
THE SUM-
The people ON the train who heard
the remarks smiled. and evidently
showed by their looks that they thought
Addlcks had foollshly allowed his an
ger to master him.
The roast" has not appeared in Ad-
dicks paper, and It is the opinion that
he has thought better OF the matter.
Evening journal., 1902-09-04
DROVE KNIFE IN ADDICKS
80 ByrRe TOId President Of Senate Sal
mon in 1898

In his speech Of acceptance on Tues
day Byrne said that he had been dcas-
ing with Addicks since 1896, and had
never concealed the fact In this con-
nection il is interesting TO recall the
statement that he made to President
Of the Senate Charles II. salmon. as
the latter came from the House OF
Representatives ON the morning Of the
election OF Speaker Clark in 1895 At
that time Mr.. Byrne said:
MIR. PRESIDENT. WE HAVE
DRIVEN THE KNIFE INTO AID
DICKS VlTA1lS AND AT EACH
TWIST THE BLOOD WILL
FLOW"
This would 80 TO prove that Byrne
has been playing double game all the
way through.
When asked regarding the above
statement, Mr.. Salmon said that
thaHe may not have been Byrne's exact
words, but hoy represent what he said
substantially.
Evening journal., 1902-09-04
LOCAL RAILROAD IMPROVEMENTS
Contractors Ryan and Kelly Have Force
Of 1000 Men

Ryan & Kelly, the contractors who are
carrying on the work OF Improvement to
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company in
this city. now have a force OF 1000 men
with dozen steam shovels and seventeen
railroad teams at work. These are scat
tered over considerable space, some
grading, some filling In and some erecting
the retaining walls
The work OF grading for the new shops
at Edge Moor VIII be completed in three
weeks. But little remains to be done ex-
cept films In tha bed OF Shellpot creek
after the course of that stream has been
changed. II the direction OF the stream
s not changed the work win be completed
IN much shorter time. The foundations
for the new shops win be completed about
the same time and the contract win be
awarded.
No estimate Of the cost OF the work al
ready done has been given out by the
railroad company, but It is thought that
IN the purchase OF property and I'm money
expended on new walls and I'm grading the
amount already expended has exceeded
81 ,00O, 900. The total estimate for this
city is between S6,000,00O and $1,000, 600.
and the remainder viii soon be expended
after the operations are well under way.
1t IS expected that the entire new plant
and yards at Todd's cut and Edge Moor
VIII be completed and ready for operation
by next summer. the yard on the first OF
the new year and the shops later.
Plans FOR the new station have not yet
been laid as the railroad company VIII
complete other improvements before that
Is started.
Evening journal., 1902-09-04
NATIONAL GUARDSMRN ACTIVE
for Their Outiug-Camp Equip
mentS Being Distributed

Delaware National Guardsmen win go
into camp at Newark on Saturday and the
men are busy preparing for II. There VIII
be about 500 men in camp and they are
an taking much interest I'm the affair.
The camp equipments were distributed TO
the men last night These consist Of
knapsacks, blanket bags, canteen, etc,
and the members who have never seen
field service were instructed I'm the art OF
packing them. The last equipments We're
packed last night, and on Saturday morn
ing there viii be nothing for the men to
do but 10 assemble at the Armory. TO take
their equipments and march 20 the sta
tiOn.
The guardsmen have been provided
with campaign hats, blue shirts, legglngs,
etc, and in camp VIII have the appear
ance OF Regular Army men.
All are hoping FOR fair weather ana II
such conditions prevail the camp win be
visited by a great many persons.
The First Infantry Band. which win ac-
company the guard, has been giving fire.
auent rehearsals OF late, and held one at
the Armory last night The band has
made great progress since It's organiza
ton
Field equipments. consisting OF tents,
etc, were sent 10 tho out-of- town COM
panies yesterday. and will be distributed
among the members upon their arrival
Evening journal., 1902-09-04
HOSPITAL TO
BURN SOFT COAL
State Board Of Trustees
Meet in FarnhurSt
BOOK PRESENTED TO DOCTORS
Contract for Supplies Awarded to The
Several Bidders at TOiaV'S
ileetiRg
BOOK PRESENTED TO DOCTORS

All the members of the State Board Of
Trustees of the Insane were present at
the meeting today except Dr. Baker. The
work OF putting in a new boiler and a new
stack has been started as soft coal win be
burned. The new boilers win produce
much more heat which is desired in the
hospital The new stack will be ninety
feet high, OF steel three -eighths OF an
inch thick. B. f. Shaw has the contract
and the work VIII cost $500. IL was
moved that L. Rogers, OF the firm OF Tot
ten a. Rogers, architects, OF Philadelphia
be employed as supervising architect Of
the new hospital for tuberculosis patients
which the board intends to erect. The
new structure will be two stories high and
will accommodate twenty four patients.
It's cost will not exceed $4,000. The build
Ing viii be used for tuberculosis patients
only. The trustees intend 20 supply Il
with all modern appliances and set Il up
as a model institution in it's class. Dr.
Wilson and Mr.. Capelle will look into the
matter OF putting in a side track at Farm
hurst for the use Of the hospital. This
would save the board a considerable
amount OF money in delivering coal. etc,
and would be a benefit and Improvement
In every way.
eDr. Van Epps who IS first assistant. in
tends to leave the hospital about the last
Of October or first Of November. lie IS
going TO Europe to study medicine. Doc
tor HancSer requested the board TO allow
him TO employ a man as second assist
ant now so that he would be familiar with
the work I'm DR.. Van Epp's place. The re-
quest was granted. motion was made
and passed FOR the proper committee 10
purchase a book on contagious diseases
and present It TO the doctors OF the in
stitution in recognition OF their services
during the smallpox epidemic. The book
is to be bound in soft morocco and on the
covers in gilt letters will be an explann-
tion Of why it was given. DR.. Gilpin re-
ported TO the board that he had purchased
a new wagon to be used for general pur-
poses at the hospital. 1t cost $50.
Quarter expenses amounted TO SS,79i.75
The balance on hand is S9.57542. DIT
H4nckers report is as follows;
Inmates I'm the hospital, males, 1S9; l3l
female total number, 325. Received foI
board OF patients, y.2l.54.
The contract for supplies to the hospital
for the ensuing quarter were awarded as
follows: Beef ]. Il. Devine: drugs. VIII
mer c. Taylor; mutton and veal, NJ. Mat
thes; clothing, Jesse J.. Shepherd. Middle
town; bread George ii. Huber; shoes and
slippers, ]. J.. Shepherd; groceries, w. r.
Frank; crockery, w. Lawton; dry goods
r. ii. Scott.
Evening journal., 1902-09-04
M'CALL Is pISMISSED
10 Evidence 10 Prove That Hs Sold
IiqnOr

William S. Mccall was arraigned in
the City Court this morning. charged
with selling llcuor without a license.
As there was no evidence against him.
Assistant City Solicitor Garrett asked
that the case be dismissed.
Philip Mcdonald, charged with OBJ
structing the sidewalk in King street,
was fined 81 and costs.
Benjamin Walker, Samuel Nuttle
and Charles Keelans were each fined 81
and costs. and William Dorsey 50 and
costs for being drunk.
The case of Caleb Satterfield. color
ed. charged with assault and battery,
was dismissed. Richard Robinson,
charged with wife-beating, was dis
missed on the application Of his wife.
Fred. Piner was fined 81 and costs for
fighting on the street.
Evening journal., 1902-09-04
NVW BOOKS At TMU LIBRARY
What Is Offered to Wilmington Readers in
the Way Of Fiction

Among new books received at the
library are the following in fiction;
Bremer-The Home 2v.
Cornford-Master Beggars.
Davis-Ranson's Folly.
Foote-Desert and the Sown.
Frith-Sack of Monte Carlo.
Garrett-By Still Waters.
Earben-Abner Daniel.
Harland-Handicapp
Hope-Change of Air.
Horton-Iike Another Helen.
McCarthy-The Dictator.
MonzOni-The Betrothed.
Conscience of Coralie.
Oliphant. Mrs. Margaret-An Odd
Couple.
O'Reilly-Moondyne
emberton-Phantom Army.
Prescott-The Apotheosis OF Mr.
Tyrawley.
Ridge-London Only.
|Sears-None But the Brave.
Swift-Cupid, M. ID.
lThurber-Quaint Crippen, Commercial
Traveller.
Evening journal., 1902-09-04
TWELVE MEN KILLED
In MINE EXPLOSION

Cardiff. wales. Sept. A terrific
and fatal explosion occurred in the
Maclaren colliery at Abertwssog at
midnight destroying a great portion Of
the workings and entombing ninety-six
men to the surface. OF those recovered
as soon as possible, and all through the
night the rescuers toiled, bringing
fen to the surface. OF those recovered
many were alive, although badly
burned. Today it is estimated that
twelve persons lost their lives and
seventeen others were seriously in
iured.
Evening journal., 1902-09-04

Craig AS you see. escaped with a
blue mark on my face and swollen
cheek"
Were you ever nearer death?" the
President was asked.
Perhaps" said the President.
And then he continued:
Il do not care to talk about the near
ness of death. There are things that
are worse than death; and we know
what they are"
Were you frightened, Mr.. Presi-
dent?"
Il think it would take something
mere than a trolley car to really fright
en- me. and if it were not for the death
Of Craig and the driver, should con-
slider this one of the incidents Of the
trip"
do you think you were seriously in
tured?"
Don't l look as if / had had the
mumps
Was the car running fast?"
How should / know? l only know
that when l picked myself up and
walked back to the motorman, asked
him If he had lost control OF the car.
He muttered something, and told him
that if he had lost control OF it, that
was one thing, and if he had not, then
it was the greatest outrage I had even
seen"