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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-07-24
New Use for Dried Peas.

A most interesting place is the int.
rior of powder factory, where fine
and special brands of smokeless pow.
der and powder used for sporting pur.
poses are made. The smokeless pow.
der, which, like all other gunpowder
is composed of the three ingredients
charcoal, saltpeter, and sulphur-re.
quires Il certain kind of charcoal
which the manufacturers discovered
at the cost OF a great deal of expert.
menting with fine cedar, lockwood, ma.
pie, and ash charcoal.
The special charcoal used in the man.
ufacture of smokeless and other brands
of fine powder is made, surprising
though it may seem, of dried peas
which are burned" to charcoal in
kilns like any other vegetable material
used for the same purpose. These
dried peas make very fine and light
charcoal that is in great demand in
the manufacture of fine gunpowder.-
Chicago Journal.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-07-24
H. A. ELMQUIsT, D. D. S.
is permanently located in
EIkhorn and prepared to do all
kinds of dental work.
Opposite John Peterson's. ELKHoRN, ia.
and fixed out for the construction OF
his house to begin in August.

and fixed out for the construction OF
his house to begin in August.
Jake Christensen, from Chicago, is
visiting this week in Elkhorn at the
home OF Rev. and Mrs. Wig and with
other friends in town and country.
L. P. Hansen, of the firm of James
Il Hansen, at Elkhorn, was in Kim
ballton Sunday visiting with his one
time employer j. G. Jensen and other
friends.
Willis Rattenborg, who went to
Huron, South Dakota, last week,
came back without finding anything
that struck him asa rare chance for
speculation.
The various merchants in Kimball-
ton turned out last week and built
the engine house on the tower of the
wind mill and now they have very
comfortable house for their engine.
Rev. Wig went up to Spencer last
week to attend to some business per-
tanning to church matters. He is con-
sidered one of the ablest ministers and
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-07-24
NEW BRITISH AMBASSADOR.
President Roosevelt and the Hon.
Michael Herbert Are Old Chuma.

President Roosevelt and the Hon.
Michael Herbert Are Old Chums.
The Hon. Michael Herbert, the new
ambassador to the United States from
England, is an old friend and chum of
President Roosevelt, says the Wash
ington correspondent Of the New York
World. When Herbert was secretary
or the British embassy, Roosevelt was
a member of the civil service commits
sion. Both are athletic in their tastes,
and at that time they were baseball
fanatics of the pronounced type. They
used to go to the baseball game every
afternoon and root for the unfortunate
Washingtons.
They boxed, fenced and walked to-
gether; consequently when the British
government asked the president if Mr..
Herbert would be acceptable to this
government as ambassador the presi-
dent gave a whoop Of joy and said he
would.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-07-24
A French Drink.

The French are noted for their deli
cate and delicious drinks. The advan-
tage of such one that is nonalcoholic
is apparent to every one. A fayorite
Partisan recipe calls for five pounds Of
raisins, five pounds of dried apples and
five gallons of water. Put all together
in small cask or large earthen jar
and let it stand uncovered for three
days, stirring occasionally from the
bottom. At the end of that time bottle
with half teaspoonful Of sugar and a
stick of cinnamon in each bottle. Cork
tightly and store in cool place. The
fruits having fermented, the drink will
keep for considerable length of time
and is really delicious when served ice
cold. 1t is claimed that over 50,0O0,O00
gallons Of this punch were drank in
France in q. single year.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-07-24

| glasses. They were talking of the vol
cano, TO be sure, and of the arrival OF
| the Dixie, but it was not in the tone
we had expected. There was no lack
of gratitude that the cruiser had
by the acting governor and the mayor
with utmost grace, but the city seemed
to accept it's fortunes and misfortunes
with complacency not quite N;ench.
Early in the forenoon Captain Berry
of the Dixie and Captain Gallagher Of
the commissary department of the ar
my made formal visits to the city Off
and arrangements were made for land
| ing the cruisers stores. Cargo ports
were then flung wide, little green
and black launch from the French
cruiser Suchet came alongside with
lighters, and the work of breaking out
| the stores was begun.
| From this time until the Dixie
steamed away to st. Vincent the news
| paper correspondents heard scores of
conflicting stories about the landing of
the supplies. The officers of the Dixie
and the army officers aboard her,
whose position as national representa-
t1yes was now even more marked,
heard nothing, knew nothing, said
nothing; they left these matters to the
correspondents with the stereotyped
statement, you see we are getting the
stuff ashore as rapidly as can be ex-
pected."
While this was true, it was no ex-
preston of opinion as to possible or
expected celebrity in unloading. We had
heard that great number of blacks
had been promised to do the unload
ing and that when time came for ham
ding the cruisers stores only hand
full of the blacks reported for duty.
We had heard also that the working
blacks had struck for higher pay and
that considerable trouble was expe-
rienced ashore in getting the supplies
stored. But no one "knew" of these
things; no one, on the ship had heard
of trouble, and ashore any inquiries
about it were met with gestures Of
amazement. 1t was impossible [shoul-
ders shrugged; there were the lighters
lOaulng, coming ashore, unloading
what more farms extended horizontal
ly]? 1t was no easy thing to work in
such heat throw mopped with a per-
fumed handkerchiefl; you shall see,
you shall see La smile and bow with
hand pressed to breast], and do you go
to st. Vincent?
All day long the bluejackets have
been toiling in the steaming holds. We
are to put ashore here about 500 tons
of stores, and among these will be cod
fish ian unpleasant shipmate through
out the Dixie's voyage), rice, bareback,
baking powder, bacon, -four, sugar,
timed milk, preserves, tents, axes,
shovels, spades, hats, suits Of clothing
for men, wrappers and underclothing
for women, shoes for each, medical
stores needles, thimbles and threa
We are told that all these will hayS
been taken out by noon tomorrow ant3s
that Immediately thereafter we are tel
weigh anchor and get under way foAy
Kingstown, st. Vincent, there to UNI
load the remainder of the stores.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-07-24
A Terrible Death Punishment.

In England, during the reign Of
Henry WILL, the public mind became
greatly excited through several cases
of poisoning, and parliament enacted a
law making boiling to death the pen
atty. This law was on the statute
books about sixteen years. 1t was
made retroactive, so as to take in a
case that chiefly prompted its enact
ment-that of Richard Rose, otherwise
Coke, the bishop Of Rochester's cook,
who poisoned seventeen persofs, two Of
whom died. Coke was boiled at Roch-
ester. The infliction was attended with
peculiar cruelty, as Coke was put into
a cauldron of cold water and gradually
cooked to death.
A few years LATER in March, 1912, a
young woman named Margaret Dayy
was punished in a similar way on con-
viction of poisoning. The public We're
not satisfied as to her guilt, and, not
withstanding the comparatively slow
travel of news in those days, the story
of Margaret Davy's trial and punish
ment soon spread through the king
dom and aroused universal horror.
Boiling to death remained on the stat
ute books, however, as long as Henry
reigned, perhaps because the monarch
himself had dread of being poisoned.
Immediately after his death parlia-
ment repealed the law.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-07-24

is often in demand where grave coun-
sci is needed.
Miss CLARA Johnson, who has been
in Atlantic for some time from Elk
horn working, has concluded that life
at home is more pleasant and so came
home last Sunday and will remain for
some time.
Jorgen Hansen, living out on the
ridge, was in Kimballton last week
and purchased of Manager Jensen the
lumber to put up an addition to his
house that he is planning to begin
about the first of August.
Hans Hansen and wife and two
children from Lincoln, Nebraska, are
in Kimballton this week visiting his
brother-i in law, Hans Maksen. They
spent some time in Harlan visiting
friends ere they came out to his place
to visit.
Many OF the farmers have moved
the weeds along the road bordering
their farms but many have not. 1t is a
pretty good indicator of mans thrift
in the way he keeps his fences, and
with $4,000 land all should keep up
with the times.
The other day while Chris Hansen,
the harness maker in Elkhorn, was
walking around on the Jens Hansen
place east of town he found a very
peculiar stone that looks as though it
had been used by some Indian in bv
gone days as war club.
Hans johnson and wife, from At
lantic, drove to Elkhorn Sunday and
spent the day with friends and doubt
less Hans was laying plans in his head
for future actions when the new firm
takes charge of the store and John
Peterson goes out into the bank.
Carl Andersen, the bachelor carpen-
ter living north east of Klmballton,
gave a party Sunday to his friends
and when they had all assembled he
gave them such amusements as they
will long remember that a bachelor
can look after his guests when he so
chooses.
Chris Jensen got his thresher out of
the shed in Elkhorn Monday and put
it in shape for work this fall. Weun.
derstand he expects to begin this week
on a job for Nels Mathesen over east
of town. He has everything in first
class shape and expects one of the best
seasons this year that he has ever had.
Halmar Rasmussen arrived in Kim
ballton on Saturday from Des Moines
where he has been for some time. He
says the scenes there during the recent
high water goes beyond description
and are certainly interesting to hear
related. He will remain for some time
and work at his trade, that of carpen-
ter.
P. A. Miller, John Petersen and
Doctor Elmquist were flying around
Monday like that proverbial hen with
her head cut off getting things in
readiness for their trip to Lakeview.
The girls, too, were busy preparing
things to keep soul and body together
while on the way. We bespeak for
them royal good time.
j. f. Jensen felt his muscles throb-
ing for more active exercise Monday
SO put on his working clothes and
hied himself to the hay field of his
tather-in-law, south of Kimballton,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-07-24
schwab Gives $4,000 to Burn Up

Charles NJ. schwab, president Of the
United States Steel corporation. recent
~ gave $1,000, says the New York
World, to a committee having in
charge the arrangements for the cele-
bration Of Independence day.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-07-24
Consular Clerks.

The law provides for thirteen con-
sular clerks and fixes their pay for the
first five years of service at $1,000 but
allows them actual expenses when
travelling or serving in foreign lands,
which is usually the case. They are
appointed by the president and serve
practically for life. The statute gov
erning their tenure provides that con-
sular clerk 'shall not be removed from
Office except for cause, stated in writ
ing, which shall be submitted to con-
gress at the session first following such
removal" This is the only instance in
the history of the United States where
the house of representatives has di-
rect interest in an Office in the execu-
tive branch of the government. In
practically all presidential appoint
ments the concurrence of the senate is
essential, but this is the only case
where congress as body has an in.
terest.-Washingt Star.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-18
Case.

Especial to the News and Observer.)
Elizabeth City, N. c., Nov. Thames
Wilcox, charged with the murder of Miss
Nellie Cropsey, and to whom the Su
preme Court has granted a new trial,
was arraigned in court at 3: 30 today. His
counsel, e. f. Aydlett, said that he was
not ready for trial and that he would
present an affidavit in support of mo-
tion for removal. Solicitor Ward said
that now was the time to make the mo-
ton; that he had counter affidavits
The question whether the case will be
tried here at this or a later session Of
the court or moved to another county
will be argued before Judge Moore IT,
morrow.
WilcoX's demeanor today was cool and
self-possessed. He was neatly dressed
and has the appearance ofs good health
and being well cared for.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-18
POISONED TWO BOYS,
Paul Woodward is Convicted of Murder in the
First Degree.
(By the Associated Press.)

Camden, N. j., Nov. 17.-Paul Wood
ward was today convicted of murder in
the first degree for killing John Coffin,
of this city, who, with Walter Price
Jennings, was recently found dead in
the woods near Collingswood, about four
miles south of here.
Woodward, who is "a years of age, was
a close friend of the Jennings boy. On
October 4, Jennings and Coffin, who We're
about 10 years of age, and companions
were found dead in the woods near
Collingswood.
Woodward was arrested on suspicion of
knowing something of the death of the
boys. During his trial it developed that
he was last seen with them and testi-
mony was adduced showing that he had
purchased poison. 1t was shown that
robbery was the motive for the crime.
Woodward, according to the testimony,
induced the two boys to accompany hirq
to the CoIlingswood woods where, dur
ing luncheon, he administered the
poison and robbed the children of the
money they possessed. Jennings, it was
testified, had stolen $40 from his father
before going to, meet Woodward. The
prisoner was tried on the direct charge
of numbering Coffin. He attempted to
prove an alibi. but failed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-18
An Active Tobacco Mart.
Especial to the News and Observer.

Especial to the News and Observer.)
AshevilIe, n. c., Nov. 1.-THE recent
REVIVAL in the leaf tobacco market here
has been so great as to recall the old
days, when Asheville ranked with the
most nourishing tobacco markets of the
South.
The impetus given the industry this
season is attributed to last seasons high
prices. Representative from the largest
tobacco concerns in the country have
been placed on this market, and prices
are exceptionally good. 1t is estimated
that one-half of the tobacco sold in
Asheville goes to foreign markets.
Within the past week the activity has
been particularly marked and not less
than 100000 pounds of the yellow leaf
has been marketed.
For two days the breaks amounted to
so 900 pounds each day. Most of the
leaf comes from Buncombe, Madison and
Haywood. Prices are ranging from $500
to $4,000. Ordinary grades are selling
best and bring from $500 to $500 per
hundred.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-18
II. & B. BEERS MARKET LETTER.
Especial to News and observer.)

Especial to News and Observer
New Orleans, La, Nov. 17,-Liverpool
was more favorable than expected, owing
to the bad weather prevalent in Texas
Our market in sympathy opened from lO
to IL points higher, declined to 9
points later on the heavy receipts and
predictions of fair and warmer weather
in Texas. Subsequently, however, fresh
buying predicated on a better demand for
occasional spots an advance Of three tc
five points from the bottom making the
net gain to points on the day. Man
chester cables say there was a moder-
ate turn over last week, which was un-
evenly distributed. The inquiry from
China was poor, that market being de-
pressed, owing to the decline in silver
Rains were reported from the central and
western portions fthe cotton region
while generally fair weather prevailed
over the eastern. The first freezing tenn
perature Of the season was reported
from oklahoma and a heavy frost al
Abilline, Texas, with the temperature at
"a degrees. 1t is predicted that fair
weather will prevail in Texas and
throughout this district tonight and
Tuesday The temperature will rise in
all portions of the district by Tuesday,
except in Southern Louisiana. where ii
will fall tonight. Those favoring a re-
action have been steadily buying since
last Thursday on the expectation OF
freezing weather materializing in Texas
So far it has not been realized, and
there are no immediate chances of the
same taking place. While it is so late
in the season, that it is claimed a killing
frost will do very little damage, still
sentiment is buish and anything favora-
be to the article is eagerly grasped to
enhance values. Receipts continue lib
eral and increase in volume whenever
there is an export demand, providing
that there must be a large supply tc
draw from. The future course of the
market will be regulated by the weather
receipts and the demand for spots.
H. & B. BEER.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-18
FOR SOUTHERN MISSIONS.
Amounts Appropriated by the Conference If
the Methodist Episcopal Church.
(By the Associated Press. J

Albany, N. Y, Nov. 17.-At the session
lof the General Missionary Conference Of
the Methodist Episcopal church here to-
day, spirited debate took place on the
question of increasing the amount to be
devoted to missionary work in the South.
1t was suggested that it would be ad-
visable to spend the money in quarters
where the Methodist Episcopal Church,
South, was not engaged. Bishop Hartzel
resented this, saying:
1T is proposed to force us out of the
South, while Providence in its own good
time may bring up together with our
Southern brethren. / do not see that
it is necessary TO anticipate the Provi-
dence"
"Thank God. the bloody shirt does not
wave any longer" said Bishop Walden.
There is no necessity of this doubling
up on missionary work. We have two
theological schools near the City OF
Mexico, where only one is needed When
you come to talk of Providence, it should
be our business to cultivate the prelim-
mary conditions necessary to the union
of the churches so as to be ready for
the possible work of Providence
These sums were apportioned for mis-
sionary work in the South:
Among The whites: Alabama, $2.500;
Atlantic Mission, 81 400; Austin, $4,000;
Blue Ridge, $4,000; Central Tennessee,
80, 800; Georgia, $2,1O0; Gulf Mission. 49,,
500; Kentucky, $4,000; Colsen, s1,S00;
Missouri, $4,000; st. Louis. $4,000 ST.
Johns River, $4,000; Virginia, $4,000;
West Virginia, $4,000. Work among the
colored people: Atlanta, S1,100; Central
Alabama $1,000; Central Missouri, $3,
600; Delaware, $1.5OO; East Tennessee
81 800; Florida, 81, 900; Lexington, $4,000;
Little Rock, $4,000; Louisiana, $4,000;
Mississippi s1.S0O; Mobile $1,10O: North
Carolina. 81. 200; Savannah, s1,4OO; South
Carolina, $4,000; Tennessee, $4,000; Texas,
SO, 700; Upper Mississippi, $4,000; Wash
ington. 81 800: West Texas $4,000.
A request that special secretary be
ramed to look after the interests Of thue
colored Methodists of the South referred
with a favorable recommendation to the
open-door emergency commission"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-18
R. G. Erwin Succeeds Elliott
as President.
A NEW OFFICE CREATED
J. r, kenIy Fills This as Fourth Vice President
The Stockholders Approve tie Pun
chase Of The Louisville and
Monk,.siI.
Nashville.
(By the Associated press.l

Richmond. Va, Nov. 17-At the an
rual meeting of the stockholders OF the
Atlantic Coast Line, held here today,
the following officers for the system
were elected:
President, r. G. Erwin, who succeeded
Plant is president of the Plant system.
to succeed W. G. Elliott, who was made
president of the A. c. L. of Connecticut.
First Vice-president, Alexander Ham
ilton, of Petersburg, formerly second
yice-president
Second Vice president, c. S. Gadsden,
formerly third vice president.
Third Vice president, T. M. Emerson.
formerly traffic manager.
A new office, fourth vice president was
created This was filled by ]. r. KenIy,
formerly general manager, who will also
remain as general manager. Herbert l..
Borden was made secretary, and James II.
Fost, formerly secretary treasurer, was
elected treasurer. Henry Walters was
made chairman Of the board of directors.
The stockholders approved the action
of the board of directors in purchasing
the Louisville and Nashville Railway at
a cost of $500O0,O00, by unanimous
vote. The board also ratified the increase
in the capital stock of the system by
81 SEQ, ,000
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-18
FOR FALSE RETURNS.
Charge Against Postmasters Fulp and Stewart,
Claim investigation Will Clear up.

Especial to the News and Observer
Winston Salem, n. c., Nov. 17.-Dr.
Fulp, postmaster at Fup, near Walnut
Cove, and Samuel Stewart, postmaster at
Daisy, have been indicted on the charge
of making false returns to the Auditor
of the Postoffice Department in their
statements as TO the cancellation of
stamps. The hearing was set for today
before United States Commissioner
Beckerdite. BY request the case of DR.
Fulp was continued until Friday. Post
master Stewart and his counsel appeared
before Commissioner Beckerdite this
morning and waived examination. The
defendant was required to give a 5000
bond for his appearance at the April
term of the Federal Court at Greens
boro. 1t is understood that DR.. Fplp
will take similar action on Friday. The
two postmasters claim that an investi-
cation will prove them not guilty, In
their opinion a mistake has been made
in the dates of cancellation OF stamps
and that if the error was committed by
the postmasters it was unintentional,
their reports being made in good faith.
The friends of Dr. Fulp and Mr.. Stewart
are confident that they will be able to
prove themselves innocent.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-18
ACRES OF FLAME
Armours Great Packing Plant at Sioux City
Destroyed Sunday.
(By the Associated Press J

(By the Associated Press.)
Sioux City, Iowa, Nov. 1.-THE big
plant of Armour & Co, which occupied
three and half acres of ground at the
extreme south end of the stock yards
district, was destroyed by a fire which
started at an early hour Sunday morn
ing on the, second floor of the fertilizer
building. Six hundred men are thrown
out of employment.
The loss, as estimated by Charles w.
Lennon; manager of the company, is
100000; the insurance, 1921 800
The cause of the fire was said by
Mr.. Lennon to have been either spon-
taneius combustion or an imperfect
dryer.
The fertilizer building, the beef killing
house, the cattle chute, the oleomarga-
rine building, the hog house, shops,
chicken packing plant, iee-houses and
smaller department houses were burned
IN quick succession. Twenty four drums
of ammonia burst with terrific eX-
olosions. The fire department was help
less Many COWS and hogs We're con
5umed The fire burned all day Sunday