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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-12-24
Quarter of Century in Jail.

Onawa, "a, Dec. 21-The clerk of
the district court Of Monona county
received word that Frank P. Watkins,
the oldest prisoner in point of confine-
ment at the Fort Madison peniten-
tiary was dead. Watkins was sent up
from Monona county on Oct. 2, 1877,
for the murder of Milius Bosier, boy
of seventeen years, and the murder
was the most cold-blooded affair ever
committed in Monona county.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-12-24
MARINES ARELANDED
UNITED STATES BLuEJAcKErs
MAY MEET coLoMslANs.
Soldiers of Colombia Reported to
Have Landed Further South With
Intention of Marching Upon the
New Republic.

New Republic.
Colon, Dec "A company Of ma
rines from the United States steam.
ship Prairie was landed here under
the command of Captain Butler, and
entrained for Panama, whence the ma
rines will be sent to point on u
coast south of Panama.
This step was in consequence of the
receipt of information that Colombian
troops had landed in that direction,
with the object of marching on Pan
anna. If this is confirmed it will mean
the beginning of long campaign of
guerrilla warfare on the isthmus. The
destination of the marines is said to
be Yaviza, up the San Miguel gulf
and Tuira river.
The opinion seems to prevail that
the few Colombian soldiers seen were
probably scouts who were endeavor-
ing to learn what preventive and pro-
tective measures were being taken by
the republic of Panama, and that it
was their presence which gave rise to
the exaggerated rumors of a speedy
attack by Colombia on the isthmus.
1t is more likely that the movement of
marines to Yaviza is in conformity
with the policy of the naval author
tiles to concentrate forces at points
which offer the best facilities for get
ting immediate information of any
movement by Colombian troops to-
wards Panama and at the same time
of offering the marines some relief
from their confinement to the ships.
London, Dec. 15.-The correspond
ent of the Morning Leader at The
Hague says it is reported there that
both Holland and Great Britain insist
that the republic of Panama shall as
sumo liability for s15,O0O,O0O of the
Colombian debt.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-12-24
Shoots Wife at Church.

Centerville, Ia, Dec. 22.-L. w.
Horn, a farmer residing three miles
southeast of here. shot and fatally
wounded his wife at church and then
fired bullet through his own brain.
Jealousy is the supposed cause. Horn
fled south, pursued by sheriff and a
brace of hounds. At daylight his
body was found at Sedan with bull
let hole through his head.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-12-24
The 1ndueement Incomple,>

She (romanticpWhen you first saw
the wonderful Niagara falls, didn't
you feel as though you would like to
jump in?
He-No; I hadn't got my hotel bill
then.-Toledo Blade.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-12-24
Better THAN a Plaster.

A piece of flannel dampened with
Chamberlain's Pain Balm and bound
on the affected parts, is better than a
plaster for lame back and for pains
in the side or chest. Pain Balm has
no superior as linmient for the re-
lief of deep seated, muscular and rheu-
matte pains. For sale by Nick Dof-
fing & Co.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-12-24
Meal Of SAUSAGE Almost Fatal.

Des Moines, Dec. 21.-Charles S.
Robertson, travelling man, and his
family, came near being badly poi
soned with sausage. The family ate
of sausage. Mrs. Robertson was at
first affected and for a time it was
believed she could not recover In a
short time Mr.. Robertson and daugh-
ter were made dangerously ill.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-12-24
Wipes Out Family.

Cleveland. Dec. 21.-Roscoe W. Der
by, machinist, eXterminated his fam
lily by shooting his wife. his three
children and then himself The crime
is believed to have been due to des-
pondency over the impoverished con-
dition of the family purse and the
near approach of Christmas.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-12-24
Motorman Drops Dead in His Car.

Des Moines, Dec. 21-Unconscious
of their great danger carload of
people rode into the Union street rail-
way station from one of the steepest
hills in the city with a dead motor
man. The last act of Motorman Glad
stone before hedropped dead from
apoplexy was to turn off the power
two blocks from the station.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-12-24
kIsHlNEFF RIOTERS CONVICTED
Many Involved in Massacre of Jews
Sentenced to Prison.


Kishineff, Bessarabia, Dec. 22.-Two
Russians, named Gnetschin and Mar
osjsik, who have been on trial charged
with murder as the authors of the mas
sacre Of Jews here Last spring, were
sentenced to seven and five years
penal servitude respectively. Twenty
two other persons charged with being
involved in the massacre were SEN
tenced to periods ranging from one to
two years each. One person was sen.
fenced to six months imprisonment
and twelve were acquitted, while for
ty-eight civil actions brought against
the accused were dismissed. The
costs of the prosecutions must be paid
by the convicted persons.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-12-24
FROM ALI OVER IOWA
Stomach Taken for AnaIysis,

Iowa City, Ia, Dec. 21.-The stom-
ach of Mrs. William Myer, who was
found dead at Belle Plaine, Ia, Nov
Is, has been brought here for analy-
sis. The circumstances under which
the body was found lead the author
tiles to believe the woman was MUIR
dered.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-12-24
Pessin,istic.

At least half the work done TN the
world is of no particular use unless 1t
may be for milwaukee SENT.
neil
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-12-24
Protest.

Doctor should say you have about
three months to live.
Patient-Make it longer, doctor.
can never pay your bill in that time
Life.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-12-24
ATHLETIC GIRL WINS TRAINER
Coach Pell of Iowa State Normal to
Marry Miss Eta Merner.


Des Moines, Dec. 1S.-The an
nouncement of the approaching mar
riage of Charles A. Pell, coach of the
track and football teams of the State
normal, brings to an end a two-year
romance. Pell, while still student
at Drake, was employed as track
trainer for the teams of the state in
stitution.
During the spring he was requested
by the young women to help them in
their preparation for the srring meet.
Miss Eta Merner was easily the best
of the contestants. When the 100
yard dash was called and Miss Merner
won in eleven seconds fiat, two sec
onds better than the purported worlds
record for women, she captured the
i-eart of her trainer as well, and the
wedding is to take place Dec. 80.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-12-24
Henderson is Not a Candidate.

Dubuque, Dec. 21.-Emphatic de-
NAL is made of the story that Colo
mel D. B. Henderson is likely to again
become candidate for congress In
the Third district. The story is re
garded as having no foundation what
ever. Colonel Henderson, who is in
Dubuque, states that there can not
be any occasion for the story, as he
is not candidate and will not be
candidate, and he is not interested at
all in the disposal of the judgeship in
the Northern district. 1t is anticipat-
ed, however. that the judgeship mat
ter will be considered by the mem
bers of congress at their homes at
holiday tine. The possibility Of an
outside candidate coming into the
race is regarded as yet remote
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-02-14
The Suburban Giggle.

''There is no doubt about it, in my opin-
ion,' remarked a fair suburbanite. 'Peo-
pie deteriorate by living in the country.
The men give up dressing for dinner and
become slovenly in their apparel and
women acquire certain rusticity, which
is very recognizable. The funny part
of it too" she continued, lis that they
all acquire a certain resemblance TO each
other in appearance and manners. This
shows itself especially among the young
women who have been born and bred in
genteel suburbs. l do not mean common
people at ALL" she explained II am talk
ing of those of a good social class, who
are well connected and reasonably well
off. but who, nevertheless, are hopelessly
provincial As | belong to the species
myself" she interpolated, Il suppose |
can say what | please, for | make no
doubt that am as bad as yhe rest Have
YOU ever noticed. by the by, how many
country women have the same curious
nervous little laugh? Now, | am sure
that must be due to suburban living. for
I have heard precisely the same giggle
at widely divergent places. 1t is per-
fectly mirthless, spasmodic exclamation,
delivered either before or after SEN
tence, as: How are you, hee-hee-heer
or L nearly missed my train. Hee-heer
And so on. One woman | know has got
so into the habit OF promising everything
she says with what l call the suburban
giggle that not long ago, when | met her
wearing mourning and spoke to her SYM
pathetically, she answered me: 'Hee-hee,
| Yess my poor aunt is dead, and / am GO
| ing in for the funeral" New York
Tribune.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-02-14
Passing of the paw-paw.

A Missouri writer is lamenting the
gradual disappearance of the pawpaw
'"The persimmon is left" he says
though it is becoming scarcer with each
succeeding year There are 'possums
yet to be found and quail may be seen
in smaller focks than formerly The
typical fruit OF Missouri, the luscious
pawpaw, is fast disappearing along with
the red Indian and the buffalo. There
are some pawpaw bushes In obscurf
places, where the rude hand of the
iconoclast has not reached, and there are
some cultivated pawpaws to be found IN
-ardens here and there. But. speaking
generally, the Missouri pewpaw is be,
coming thing OF yesterday.
hAs state, we have gopa from the
pawpaw TO The banana stage. We buy
our fruit at Street stands instead OF
wandering out in the wild woods IN tht
fall time and finding il. We have reached
the breakfast food stage OF civilization
We eat soft stuff with spoon, instea,
OF scrambling over the hills and through
The briars in search of the forest fruits
What will become of generation thu,
brought up, instead of ole fed upol
persimmons and pawpawsi We fear i
wlll lack iron in its blood, strength il
its muscles and the ability TO stand III
alone underneath the blue sky. TIL,
pawpaw and the persimmon period pass
ing fakes with 1t the days of the pionee
who worked long hours and played hard
VINO knew nature and man. The banan,
age brings in leisure hours and fabh,
morals and soft and silken ways. Alas
that the pawpaw should perish from IN,
earth y
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-02-14
THE villain In THE PLAY.

Ny Pop took me to see a play
Gee II was bzIly fun;
An was the actors good: Well, say,
They all was great-'cept one
An he iist queered the whole burned snow
Twas turrible the way
That Teller acted. Don't you knog -
The villain in the play.
He smoked lot o cigarettes,
An acted cool an calm.
An used what Pop called epithets,
But | head him say "damn?
You cant fool me on sweaRwords, fer
He said it plain as day;
An that showed what he was yes, sir
The villain in the play.
An ladies heard him say It, too
They couldn't help but hear:
I seen ono shiver through an through,
Another said "Oh. deari"
An later on he stabbed a man,
An upped an ruined away.
I'd rufher be a pirate than
The villain in the play.
But when the cuI tain rose again
On what's the second act,
He cum back with the other men
He did, an that's a fact,
He had 4 lot o whiskers so
They didn't know MIN. Say,
/ spotted him. | always know
The villain in the play.
You can't fool me- No. Stree, Bob!
/ knowcd him in minute:
An purity soon he tried TO rob
safe with papers in 1t:
An then the here, with a gun,
Yelled: "Ha. you're now at bay!'
He didn't seem to like 1t none,
The villain in the play.
All through the show that Teller jist
Got gittin' wuss an wuss,
An when the rest of us all hissed
At last they killed the cuss.
Pop said twas actin. Don't tell me
Folks has to act that way.
Ia rather 60 TO jail than be
The villain in the play.
Sam S. Stinson In Lippincott's.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-02-14
The Drama in eoffeyville.

Jake Simon, an ancient actor, has
heen playing the kerosene circuit in Kan
sas with rip Van Wrinkle" Simon was
the first actor who ever gave a play in
CoffeyvilIe, He carried twenty eight peo-
NE, Including n brass hand. There was
no han or theater in the town and the
performance was. given in the dining
room of the one hotel. The Coffeyviile
Journal completes the story as follows
after seating the floor circus seats were
erected in the rear as a sort OF gallery.
At night the place was .Jamrled TO the
doors at 81 a throw Just before the
performance began Mr., -, the Indian
agent. brought in twenty Of his Indians
and nut up that amount of good silver
dollars for the privilege Of taking the
last and only row left vacant in the gal
lery. The performance so pleased the
rednien that they all arose and were
about to shout their war ,whoop of ap-
prevail when the seats cayed in and white
ana red alike were mingled on, the floor
Simon CAME out for fear somebody was
| hurt. and to make an apology, when
somebody yelled, Go ahead with the
show, it's only an Indian killed. The
performanee was a 'howliHg' success. -
| Kansas City journal
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-02-14
0xygenated Chloroform.

\ communication read before the
French Academy of Medicine. the other
day, by DR.. Laborde, opens up the pros
pccJ of diminution Of danger from the
administration of chlomform. The doc
tor described an appliance for impregnat-
ing the anaesthetic to be administered
with current Of oxygen. So treated,
the quantity of chloroform required is
less, while the oxygen seems to lessen
greatly the attendant risks. These CON
illusions are given as the results of
numerous OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Steele.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-02-14

The farmers of the Northwest will GER
tainly share their supplies with the starry
ing people of Sweden and Finland If a
special foodcolleeting train is sent out
from Chicago. Help in this form viii be
produced more readily than cash, because
of belief that too great percentage of
cash relief gets away through handling,
however honest that handling may be.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-02-14

British newspapers have been solemnly
discussing Capt. Mahan's exposition of
the Monroe doctrine. The captains views
may be interesting and important Still
the essential thing is not his theories, bur
the united determination of 100000
Americans TO uphold the doctrine regard
less of what outsiders think of it.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-02-14

Archie, who had never seen gas Jets.
had been away on little visit And
were you careful about going near the
lamps = asked his mother.
"Dey don't have lamps" replied the
little fellow, 'dey DIES light de end of de
towel rack. Minneapolis Journal.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-02-14

A Massachusetts Yankee is going after
the north pole, at the head of the re-
organized Ziegler Arctic expedition, and
the world will be interested to learn by
what Yankee trick he expects to get
over the water and ice hummocks that
have so persistently barred the way to
the nole.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-02-14

A Kansas City judge is the latest TO
decide that person cannot sell his sal
airy before it is earned. This is in line
with the decisions handed down else
where to the effect that person cannot
dispose, to loan sharks or others, of that
which he has not got.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-02-14

The dissolution of the indianapolis Coal
Exchange in the face of grand jury in
vestigations constitutes scurrying to
holes that might occur in other cities if
grand juries were to pry into the meth
DDS of the coal trade.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-02-14

or course the wine allowance voted
the French army by the chamber of dep
uties falls far short of giving the French
private champagne and cake
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-02-14

The rumor that the crown princess Of
saxony and little Giron are coming to
the United States will set the Dakota
divorce colony agog.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-02-14

Cant. Richard z. Hobson should re-
member that ''peace hath her victories no
Jess renowned than war;" and report for
duty as a naval constructor.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-02-14

The pugilistic challenge is always on
hand IL is arranging the financial de-
tails that takes time.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-02-14

When il comes to a long-distance esti-
mate the grounding is as good as any
ether weather prophet.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-02-14

The King of England applauded the
Star Spangled Banner and remarked
that he wanted all American music on
future programme. But the music of
THE Star Spangled Banner" is a good
old English tune.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-02-14

international law should not make pre-
ferred creditors of the nations that are
most ready to apply the ruthless law Of
might.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-02-14

Mexico's claim that San Francisco
sent her the plague is a serious libel on
the metropolis of the glorious climate.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-02-14

Europe is wont to take our dust in the
race for industrial and scientific achieve
ments, but she is giving to Marconi more
hearty and material aid than we are.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-02-14

When the Kaiser was dining with one
of the Armours he was presumably very
courteously silent as to the pork edicts.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-02-14

President Castro has managed to attain
more fame than falls to the share Of most
South American leaders.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-02-14

When the convention of newspaper wits
and poets assemblies in Baltimore in May
next sparks will fly from the Maryland
metropolis while wave Of seriousness
will submerge the remainder of the coun-
try
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-02-14

All Of the big pugilists have their fists
mp and their pockets open. They gem
orally Jaw each other for years, and
then, when their bank accounts need re-
Dlenishing, combine for a pull of the pub
lies leg
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-02-14
LAkZzzE rAtaAALE WE5zQH5 MCZ&L o. ~ GxU

Little Jimmie Weston New YORK has just completed wonderful model
DWeys flagship Olympia The
Many naval officers have examined the model and pronounce
constructive absolutely
consequence several tempting offers have genius
Brooklyn
him to build mode
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-02-14

happy union of two of this seasons
with clasps Of Kaiserzfnn. and Las \
broad back piece of the same metal TO ex-
tend the girdle in the fashionable dip
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-02-14

Wrist bags have been fairly running
riot in novelty lately, after being for
such a long time simply suede or kid
purses. They are jeweled now, or EN-
broidered, or made of plaid or MORE
silks. But the very latest is an EN-
bossed suede bag of biscuit color, which
is wrought with daisies, the centre of
each being a sort of pink pearl, surround
ed with heavy chenille petals, these again
outlined with faint tan threads.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-02-14

Upon many OF the handsomest new
shirtwaists and stock collars. tiny outIine
stitches are seen, in place OF the French
knot, which was Tor a time ubiduitous
and, in consequence, became little tire
some.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-02-14

The very newest Empire scarfs for
drapIng the head and shoulders are of
white, with small printed squares of the
same color, set off by a narrow band of
PERSIAN at either Size. rather IL contrast
TO the gay arabesques used earlier in the
season.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-02-14

For giving the requisite ''tiuffiness" TO
evening and reception gowns, there is a
lovely new chiffon ruching which is edged
with maranout. At present it is offered
only in either black or white, or the two
colors combined, but they mingle well
with the light tints of blue, pink and
gray.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-02-14

An exclusive importer of mems goods
shows In his ladies window some very
swell corduroy hats, stitched so that the
work forms right angles with the ribs of
the fabric. They come in white brown.
blue, gray end black. and are the proper
thing for the tailor-made girls morning
and outing wear. The only trimming
permissible is a knot of ribbon or a co0ue
plume.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-02-09
H00d'8 Sas.8apas.ixxa
and Pills
Remove the cause of rheumatism
and cure the disease-no outward
application can. Take them,

Greene-MlSS NliUer mas brought
suit against Bifkin for breach of prom
Use, naming her damages at $4,000
Gray-Funny about women. If he had
married her, she would by this time
perhaps. be telling him that he is abso-
lutely worthless.-Boston Transcript
How does it happen you ran so far
behind your ticket?" they asked him.
II didn't" said the candidate who had
escaped defeat by the skin of his teeth
THAT is an unfair inference. got
the straight vote. The rest of the tick
ct simply ran ahead Of me-that's all"
Chicago Tribune.
Ibid you say Hiram lost that hum
dred dollars Of his In a railway deal!"
YES" answered Mrs. Corntossel. II
didn't know he was a financier." HE
amt any This deal was in smokin
car. They started playin' euchre and
then switched off on another game
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-02-09
Aching Joints

In the fingers, toes, arms, and
other parts Of the body, are joints
that are 'nhamed and swollen by
rheumatism - that acid condition
of the blood which affects the mus
cles also.
Sufferers dread to move, espe-
cially after sitting or lying long,
and their condition is commonly
worse in wet weather.
at has been long time since we have
been without Hoods Sarsaparila. NV
father thinks he could not be without it.
He has been troubled with rheumatism
since he was a boy, and Hoods Sarsap pa
rilla is the only medicine he can take that
will enable him to take his place In the
field" Miss ADA DoTY, Sidney, Iowa.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-02-09

The season of catching cold is upon
Ne. The cough and the sneeze and the
nasal twang are to be heard on every
hand. The origin of chronic catarrh,
the most common and dreadful OF dis
eases, is cold.
This is the way the chronic catarrh
generally begins. A person catches
cold, which hangs on longer than usual.
The cold generally starts in the head
and throat. Then follows sensitiveness
of the air passages which incline one
to catch cold very easily. At last the
person has cold all the while, SEEM
ingly, more or less discharge from the
nose, hawking, splitting, frequent clear
ing of the throat, nostrils stopped up,
full feeling in the head, and sore, in
famed throat.
The best time to treat catarYh is at
the very beginning. A bottle OF Peru.
ma properly used, never fails to cure a
common cold, thus preventing chronic
Ask your druggist for a free