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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-12

Last week quite a sensation was
made by the announcement that Hon.
A. B. Funk, of Spirit Lake, and two OF
his political friends, Hon. J. A. Smith
and L. F. Maytag, had bought large
share of the Register-Leader stock
and that Mr.. Funk would become one
of the editors. A few days thereafter
another announcement came that the
deal was off and that Harvey Ingham
would continue in full editorial con-
troll with Gardner Cowles as leading
stakeholder. Mr.. Ingham has good
order of ability and a high sense OF
honor. We think the paper under his
management is, in most respects, a
paper in which Iowans generally car
justly have pride.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-12

Hon. Fred White ran for member of
the board of supervisors down in Keo-
kuck county and got beat 200 or 300
votes. He was once a member of
Congress and his party's nominee for
the same Office once or twice more,
and was twice his party's nominee for
governor of the state.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-12

Our old friend Capt. Rathburn, edi-
tor of the Marion Register for thirty
years or SO, is going to lay off his
harness and take a rest. He has
earned rest. The strength of Wig
orous nature has been put into his
work on the Register. One could
always tell whether that paper was for
or against measure when Cap wrote
about it, and he mostly wrote about il
if it amounted to much. His influence
has been for honesty and republican
ism. We admire the old fellow and
think he deserves a garland and chap.
let. He surely will be back at his
desk again before many months. The
habit of writing copy is too firmly
fixed on him to throw off.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-12

1t looks like the United States will,
after while, get legal authority to
build the canal across the isthmus.
Ii 1T cannot get the legal authority
pretty soon, we guess few would OBJ
Ject If it took forcible possession of a
sufficient strip. The civilized world
wants the canal.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-12

Some of the surrounding towns are
forming Audubon societies, the object
being to encourage kindness to nj
mails. OF course our people went
them all one better in the start, nam
ing our county and town after the
great naturalist. We fear we cannot
boast any better treatment of dumb
animals than the people of other coun-
ties of the state, although we have
helped preserve the name and fame
OF one of the greatest friends'the an
imal creation has had.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-12

Old Joe Cannon received his elect
ion as speaker in the same unani-
nous way Henderson received his.
The speakership is a big job. To
succeed in it one needs to be states
man of first caliber as well as an
adroit politician. Cannon now has the
confidence of the country and its good
wishes for his success.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-12

This terror along the Rock Island
main line makes us wonder if we are
in southern Missouri or Montana.
Some one is playing huge joke or
else he has an over stock of deviltry.
In either case he ought to be detected
and punished.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-12

Cass county republicans will vote
on the primary election plan again on
Nov. %. They have been using the
primary plan the past two years and
some want to return to the caucus and
convention plan. There are so many
OF these that the county committee
are submitting the question to the re-
publican voters. 1t seems there are
some evils under each system. A
state law controlling the primary
would surely eliminate some of the
evils from that system.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-12

The eloquent "Bob" Cousins is sup.
ported by the Iowa delegation for a
position on the ways and means COM
mittee of the house. That is the lead
ing committee and the place is much
sough after. Mr.. Cousins contin.
nous service in the house for the past
ten years as well as his great ability.
is giving him standing and influence
there ..
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-12
Runaway Bicycle.

Terminated with an awful cut on
the leg of S. b. Orner, Franklin
Grove, Ill. 1t developed stubborn
ulcer unyielding to doctors and rem
edies for four years. Then Bucklen' S
Arnica Salve cured. It's just as good
for burns, scalds, skin eruptions and
piles. 25c, at A. H. Roberts drug
store.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-12

Thanksgiving is two weeks from to-
day. How is the turkey crop?
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-12

OFFICIAL PAPER OF AUDUBON COUNTY
AND OF THE TOWN OF AUDUBON.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-12
Horses Wanted TO break

Preston Bros. can handle few
more horses to break or drive. If
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-12
THE AUDUBON REPUBLICAN,
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second class mail matter.
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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-12
OWN YOUR HOME

What you pay in rent would soon
pay for a farm in Boyd county, the
garden spot of Nebraska.
Our oats will average over 60 bu.,
wheat over 20 bu., corn 40 bu. per
acre year 1908. Ask Chas. Van Cor
der or b. S. Phelps about this coun-
try.
NO |.
800 acres, ranch with choice soil; riv-
err on south; creek on east and west;
plenty of wood, 500 acres choice tilla-
BILE land, about 200 acres in cultiva-
ton, one mile from town, one mile
from good mill, medium improve
ments; this will make a good home or
an investment that will make any pur-
chaser good returns on his investment.
Price $3.50 per acre. Time will be
given on 81, 900 if desired. 1913
For Sale by
Forbes Real Estate Co.
BUTTE, NEBRASKA
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1903-12-30
Masonic meetinu,

At the meeting of the 18th Masonic
District at Jacksonville, Jan. s. Mt.
Vernon Lodge is expected to work
the third degree. That it may be
done in a manner rffacting credit to
the lodge it is imperative there be
some interest shown by all the officers
and others as we'll. Let it be remem-
bered that there will be schools Tues
day evening, Jan. 5th, and Thursday
evening, Jan. 18th, for this purpose.
All officers and those who will assist
the officers in rendering the work,
should make it in their way to be
present at these schools. 1t is hoped
there will be a large attendance of the
members of Mt. Vernon Lodge at the
district meeting. Itgives your officers
feeling of support. 1t is expected
that arrangements are being made
whereby an extra train will be run on
that night to bring US home. WM
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1903-12-30
Academy Notes.

All enjoyed the Christmas vacation.
Harold Adams, 'O2, was recent
visitor at the Academy.
Miss Glee Towne has returned to
her school after a weeks absence.
Miss Beatrice Saxhy has resumed
her studies after an absence of several
days.
School closes next Thursday for
the New Years vacation, beginning
again Monday.
Charles Covcy and Herbert Rice OF
the class OF '03 we're visitors at the
Academy Monday.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1903-12-30

A CARD. We, the undersigned. do
hereby agree to refund the money on
a 5O-cent bottle of Greene's War
ranted Syrup Of Tar if it fails to curs
your cough or cold. We also guar
antee a 25-cent bottle to prove salts
factory or MONEY refunded.
Hall K Cheney, slayton Sanders, Morris
vile; CT Jones, johnson; j NJ. Hill, Norris
town; c. C. Fisher, No. Wolcott.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1903-12-30
UNIvERsALIsT CHURCH.

vice at { O'Clock.
UNIVERsALIsT CHURCH.
Morning service at 1915, Rev. /. P.
Booth pastor, subject, 1.-THE Religion
of Hope" The text will be found in
Romans 5:5, "And hope maketh not
ashamed" SuDday-school at II m.
Junior Y. P. C. U. at 4 p. u.
Senior Y. P. &. U. at $50 p. m.
METHODIST CHURCH.
Morning worship at 1915, Rev. M.
S. Eddy, pastor. Sunday School at
II O'Clock. All ere cordially invited
to remain and Join in the school.
Epworth League at 7. p. m.
The annual meeting of the Sunday
School Board in the vestry Friday
evening at 7:30.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
Morning worship, 1915: Sermon
by Rev. c. HI. Morse of st. Johnsbury
Bible school at - o'clock. Y. P. sc.
meeting, Z O'Clock in CHAPEL
Next Sunday at the COng'I church
will occur the regular quarterly com
muniOn service, following the morn
ing service. On this week Thursday
evening the preparatory lecture will
be given.
The annual election of officers for
the CoDg'l church will take place in
the vestry next Thursday evening.
Annual meeting of Frat Cong'l So.
ciety and Pew Owners Association at
vestry Monday evening, Jan. 4. The
first at 1870 and tie other at $50.
The usual business of such meetings
will be transacted, viz, election OF
new officers, reports OF Treasurer and
Collector, means provided for paying
the usual expenses of each and other
business proper to time and place.
The regular weekly drill of the Nor.
risville Cadets will be held ia the
chapel of the church Thursday at
4:3O p. m.
The annual business meeting of the
First Cong'l church will occur tomor-
row evening at 8 o'clOck in the chapel.
A good attendance is desired.
The Mission study class meets next
Wednesday evening at the Pastors
study at seven o'clock.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1903-12-30
HYDE PARK CENTER.

Fred Emerson is visiting his parents.
Leo Billiard is in town for a short visit.
Edgar Billiard was in Gilmore over Sunday.
j Q. Perry and family spent Christmas at
n Perry's
Abram Bashaw of Sheldon spent Christmas
with his sister, Mrs Edison Sargent. He re-
turned home Monday.
Edwin W. Billiard and family and Charles
Edgerton and family spent Christmas at A.
&. Merram's in Elmore.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1903-12-30
Church Notes and Notices.
ADVENT CHURCH.

Preaching by the pastor at 10:45 (;
Sunday School at IL; evening ser
vice at z O'Clock.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-12-17
1t Grow md rIonrl.hcd.

Practical Joking fiourishes to such an
extent in the vicinity of Poolesvillc.
Montgomery County. Md, that resi-
dens of that section of the country are
constantly on the lookout for some joke
TO be played on them.
1t happened some time ago that n
number of the residents Of Poolesville
became interested in what was said
to be the seed of a new kind OF plant.
Among those who received samples of
the seed was IA woman who was un-
successful in Its propagation.
Despite all her care. the seed failed
to come up. She was telling of her
bad luck to mixed company, when
one of the jokers said he had met
with success in growing the seed and
would be pleased to give the lady one
OF the plants he had raised. The lady
was delighted at the offer. and ex-
pressed her thanks accordingly.
In due time she received a small
plant. supposed TO have sprouted from
the seed which she had tried in vain
to propagate. The plant was handled
by her very carefully. placed under
glass and treated as pet.
1t grew and fourished beyond her
fondest expectations. and when 1t had
reached its maturity she found she
had nurtured n specimen Of the James
town. or jlmson, weed, which the joker
had palmed OF on her.-Baltimore Sun.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-12-17
cHILDREN's DEPARTMENT..

The barrel boat can be put together
In one day, and the only part OF the
boat which need be bought Is the ma
terinl for the sail.
Figure / shows the hull OF barrel
boat II consists OF bow barrel and
n stern barrel Joined together by one
strong plank and a simple outriggcr
which extends from the plank.
In order that the barrels may not pre-
sent Hat front, which would be DIFF
ficult TO push through the water, they
are fastened 70 u plank at an angle.
The angle is made by placing be-
tween each barrel and the plank tri-
angular shaped brace. such as shown
in Figure 4.
Both barrels must be covered with
tar. and painted. so that they Will be
absolutely water tight.
The outrigger. shown In Figure ..
is small scow-shapcd affair. about
two and one-half feet long and one
foot wide.
An ordinary oar or paddle is used
for steering.
\ notchcd stick, such as Is shown in
Figure 3. or an iron rowlock can be
fastened over the stern barrel to hold
the steering oar.
The barrel boat. consisting ns 1t does
OF two large airtight compartments, is.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-12-17

ing fathers pipe upside down. with
fathers gun trailing on behind, and
with strange look about the stomach.
'as though father might have been rest
ing on the inside.
I'VE won't go home till mornin'."
sang the bear. as he staggered along.
"Ah! my love. l shall soon cnfold
thee in these loving arms he cried.
us he saw the girl on the shore.
Help! Helpr' she cried. "who will
save meg"
Madame. leave lin TO me-" said
miner. who. taking his ax. cut large
hole in the ice.
Mr.. Bear. who had tasted too much
from fathers flask before swallowing
father. did not see II.
Crack Swishl Down ne went. As
he passed under the miner hit him n
blow with .he ax. Some anlmiles
dom know when they's well orf," he
said dryly.-Greenc Street. In Plttsburg
Dispatch.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-12-17

wlnked, and put II all into her mouth
only to remove 1t at once and smack
and wink much harder. After n second
she repeated her experiment. and again
hastily removed the peppermint.
Once more she put the dainty In her
mouth, but once more took IL out.
Then. with watery eyes. she laid the
candy carefully on the ledge OF the
cage, turned her back, walked over to
the opposite side. seized the rails with
both hands. and gazed out Ms IL shc
had never seen a peppermint.
Meanwhile the baby. which had been
engaged with visitors in the corner.
had returned to the front. Seeing the
peppermint. he picked 1t mp and tasted
1t; but his mothers three experiments
had only left nibble for him. That
disposed Of, he, too walked to the OPP
posite side. seized the rails, and stood
gazing out with the same air Of utter
absorption as his mothers.
AS soon as the latter had cooled down
she came back agnin and looked for
the peppermint. Not seeing 1t. she
swept with one paw all along tho
ledge where she had left 1t, but In vain.
Suddenly she ran to the baby. and.
twisting his head to face herself, put
one hand on each OF his jaws, pulled
his mouth wide open, stuck her head
in. and gave "A big snlff. Then she
turned him over and spanked him
soundly. ....I
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-12-17
NO THoRoUGHFARr.

Johnnie had been out in the back
yard playing with his ball. and sud-
denly came in and sat down to read.
His father looked up. and seeing that
he had his Sunday-school book in his
hand, thought 1t was time to question
him.
what did you do with the baIIg'
'It went over the fence into Mr..
Browns yard
Did you go after lt?"
mo. papa"
"why notT
Because It went through the win
dow."-Little Chronicle.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-12-17

other two boxes are closed and piece
ns large as the one at the sides taken
out OF the first box is cut out of the
top and bottom on two opposite ends.
Then the three boxes are fitted to-
gether. as our illustration shows. In
each corner OF the rectangular tube. Il
T. u q formed by the three boxes.
piece OF mirror is fastened at mn angle
of forty-five degrees. 70 make it more
effective the two outside boxes can
have knee-like extensions made Of
cardboard and pasted on the two open
ings. X indicates the brick. When
a flower or any other object is placed
on the other end of the rectangular
tube (A) 1t will reflect up c. from G
upon ID. from d upon Il and from Il
upon +. In this last piece OF
mirror 1t will appear TO the eye of
the person looking lnt2 the opening
to the left as If he had seen the object
in direct line.-Pittsburg Dispatch.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-12-17
The Ancient Breton Tongue.

Ethnologists and philologists in Eng
land have this summer made an inter
esting discovery. In the fall of every
year large numbers OF boys come to
England and peddle around the coun-
try side strings of onions. 1t is n
custom which has been in existence
for several years, and has been in
creasing annually. These have only
the barest smattering of English, but
it is an interesting fact that they
have little difficulty in making them.
selves understood among the Cornish.
and no difficulty In Wales. The latter
fact is not so remarkable. since the
connection between the Welsh Ian
guage and the Armorlcan, which is
spoken by the Bretons. is very close.
But the last person able to speak the
ancient Cornish tongue-also closely
allied to the Armorican-died in the
70's; yet enough of 1t remains to en-
able the Cornish to get along with the
Breton lads.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-12-17
orowlh of Cement Industry.

Although the first plant in America
for the manufacture of cement was
laid down in 1865. the progress OF the
work was slow up to the year 1890.
In that year the production Of Portland
cement was about 100000 barrels. but
eleven years late, In 1901. the produc-
ton was s.60O.0o0 barrels; the produc-
ton for 1903 for the Lehlgh district
alone is estimated at 100000 bar
rels.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-12-17
Tame squirrel. mt Harvard.

Probably nothing makes greater
impression on the visitor TO classic
Cambridge than the surprising tame
ness and absolutely felrlessness dis
played by the squirrels and pigeons 10
be found in the college yard. This i'm
preston is especially emphasized II the
visitor happens to come from the West,
for in that section it IL difficult to get
even within gunshot of the little ro-
dents, which are there treated only as
wild game. 1t is very ordinary thing
when n person is passing through the
yard for one Of the squirrels to Jump
upon his shoulder from some neigh
boring tree perhaps, or run up his
legs. and, having thus unceremoniously
boarded" him, with the greatest
business-like dispatch. not TO say with
brusqueness that verges on impudence.
to go through his pockets in search
Of nuts. And these squirrels are very
particular about the kind of nuts they
eat. They scorn peanuts, and Will eat
them only when hard pressed for
food: but once let them understand
that you have pecans about you. and
you will have difficulty in escaping
them until the last nut is gone. The
peanuts seem - make them thirsty.
but their appetite for pecans never
seems to be satisfed.-Leslie's Weekly.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-12-17
BEAR WHO LOVED THE MAID.

Way up in the frozen country near
the North Pole there lived large polar
bear. He was handsome fellow OF
enormous size, with silky white coat
OF great beauty, Of which he was very
proud. He was the beau of all the
lady polars in the district where he
lived. and would have been made n
"lion" IL he had not already been n
bear.
Near by there came to live n company
of miners who were after gold. One of
these miners had a very lovely daugh-
ter. and as soon as Mr.. Polar Bear
saw her. he fell desperately in love
with her. and imagined that of course
as all the ladies' OF his own set had
loved him, she ought to return his
love. But she refused him. and he.
growing very savage. determined to
have her IL he had TO carry her of
inside.
Father" she said one day, you
must kill that bear; he's getting too ia
miliar."
'All right, daughter. never fear; I'll
fix him.
But he little knew with whom he had
to deal.
The hours went by, and father did
not return. Calling one OF the men,
she started from the house across the
Ice to find him. Just as they reached
the shore a strange sight met their
eyes. There came Mr.. Polar, rigged
out with fathers hat and coat. smok-
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-12-17
MoNKEY pIscIpLINE.

One OF the monkey cages in the New
York 400" contains mother monkey
and her baby. Some visitors one day
gave the mother n chocolate pepper
mint She tasted 1t. smackcd her lips.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-12-17
HOW TO SEE THROUGH A BRICK.

HUW TO SEE IIItUUIH Il BKIVh.
Take three small. square. fiat paper
boxes and provide yourself with four
pieces of mirror. one OF the boxes is
placed on the table, the cover closed
and two sides or ends cut out. The
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-12-17
IA1
1NcANpEscENT LAMp.

A small piece of match stuck on the
point of n steel pen and then burned
leaves on the point little fine white
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-12-17

ash. II three or four pens so prepared
are tied with wire round large per-
forated conical cork and this slipped
over the burner OF an alcohol lamp
so that the blue flame touches the
pen points they Will glow with dazzling
brilliancy.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-12-17

OF course, absolutely non-sinkable; and
because of the outrlgger is very diff
cult to tip over. hence it is safe to carry
quite a large spread of sail.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-12-17

IN Europe improvements In rail and
steam transportation promise vastly
increased output from ore fields In
Norway and Sweden which lie north
of the Arctic circle. Only begin
ming has been mnde with .he ore de-
posits Of Eastern Cuba.
The coal-handling machinery In
stalled at the Lincoln Wharf Power
Station Of the Boston Elevated Rail-
road Company recently lowered the
worlds record for rapid unloading
The coal was raised ninety feet above
tide water at the rate OF $50 tons per
hour
combination OF tire manufacturers
has been effected in New York City and
henceforth automobile manufacturers
must submit TO the dictntion of the
rubber men concerning what size OF
tain weights and also what style of
rims they shall use.
Egypt is to have n travelling hospital
for the benefit of sufferers from oph-
thalmia who are unable to use the hos
pitals already in existence. The ex-
perimental dispensary is TO visit coun-
try districts where the disease pevnils.
If Its work is successful. the number
of dlspensarics will be increased
A scientific expedition to explore the
northern parts OF the Pacific Ocean
will leave Stockholm next April 10y
railway for Port Aruthr by way of Si-
IBERIA. At Port Arthur the expedition
will embark on shin under the lead
ersllp OF Mr.. Kolthom. who will he ac-
companled by 1--WE or six other Swedish
naturallsts.
One reason why modern silk wears
so badly is because 1t Is ndulternted
with tin The silk has to he boiled TO
get rid of it's natural gumminess. and
as this process reduces the weight the
tin is added TO restore the balance.
Black silk contains the greatest pro-
portion or weighting. and the soft tus-
sore and wash silks are unwelghted.
Tile astronomical expedition organ
lied by II. o. Mills. the American mil
lionalre is now installed on n hill 1000
feet high close TO Santiago. Chile. The
mission of the expedition is TO throw
additional light on the motion Of the
solar system through space. The prin-
cipal object in going there Is to ascer-
tain the velocity Of the brighter stars
of the Southern Hemisphere.
A revolving electric fash light Of
100000 candle power is to be substi-
tuted for the two present fixed lights
Mt the famous Lizard Head Light
house. England. Mt cost of over Si5,-
600 1t is reported from London that
the new light will be visible at sea for
forty to fifty miles. or far more than
double the distance from which Its
predecessors could be discerned.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-12-17
THE LOST GALLEQp.

decks in Erack,h herg
n still waite har by the I1-hst
ewhte lin herh
With the
Broad the beam they deep
sowed goody harvest the seas to
Ere they steered slowly their
Nod rest their souls where they lie low where she ld down
nor a rgodc coudsa
the haineds
Ear DER the o andg gale
an ona apatche
rtandb
y London
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-12-17
scIEilE'aEcuAucs
s p,

In Europe improvements in rail and
steam transportation promise n vastly
Increased output from ore fields in
Norway and Sweden which lie north
of the Arctic circle. Only begin
ming has been made with .he ore de-
posits of Eastern Cuba.