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Cash of the Lonn Auo.

Lineal descendants OF the bronze
axe of remote Celestial ancestors are
the little brass cs.sh. the Chinese
coins. Here is how this curious pedi.
gree first worked itself out: In the
early times. before coin was invented,
barter was usually conducted between
producer and consumer with metal
Implements. as it still is in Central
Africa at the present day. At first
the Chinese in that unsophisticated
age were content to use real hatchets
Cor this commercial purpose. but after
time with the profound mercantile
instinct Of their race. 1t occurred to
some of them that when man
wanted half a hathet's worth of goods
he might as we'll pay for them with
half 4 Ratchet. AS il would be pity
10 spoil good working implement by
cutting il in two, the worthy All Sin
ingeniously compromised the matter
by making thin hatchets of the usual
size and shape, but far too slender for
practical usage. BY so doing he in
vented coin. and. what is more. he in
vented it Ear earlier than the claim
ants to that proud distinction, the
lydians. whose electrum staters were
first struck in the seventeenth cen.
fury B. G.
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federate soldier deserted 10 the Union
ranks. giving as his reason that he
could not fight against the American
eagle.
In the memorable battle o. Jackson.
Miss. the soldier bird WAS in the front
ranks with his regiment. and he bore
his part in the terrible siege of vicks-
burg.
Old Abe. with his heavy perch. was
no light weight TO be borne aloft
through all the yicissitudes of war. but.
though the soldiers often suffered FOR
food. it was seldom that Old Abe went
hungry. for the whole regiment would
sometimes turn out TO catch Il rabbit
for his supper.
The brilliant victory ut Hurricane
Greek. La. August %. 1864. Was fit
ting termination to our here's military
career. lie had been in the thick OF
the fight in twenty-five severe battles
and many skirmishes. but had never
lost one drop of his royal blood.
When the term of enlistment mad ex-
pircd. ard the eagle company WIS mus
tered out. the question naturally arose
as 10 what should be done with the SOL
der bird. After some discussion il was
voted to present him to the State of
Wisconsin. Three years before. when
entering upon new and untried expe-
riences. he had excited great curiosity
and interest. but his journey home. his
head grown white in his country's ser
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service for. five days after breaking
lamp. they engaged in the battle of
Fredericktown. Missouri. At first Old
Abe was wildly excited. but soon
.almed down. and never after showed
any signs OF fear. He delighted in
hanger and seemed TO bear charmed
life.
Enveioped in smoke. and surrounded
5y shot and shell. his shrill scream was
heard above the din of battle. inspiring
his comrades 10 greater efforts and
1auntless courage. until they became
known as the "Invincibles."
On the Sd of October. 1862, ut the
battle of COrinth. the regiment was
greatly alarmed for fear they had lost
their mascot Sterling Price. the Con-
federate General. had given orders that
Old Abe must be shot or taken prisoner
at any cost. saying lie would rather
capture that bird than whole bril-
l continuous fire was directed
nim and Il minnie ball cut the
lat confined him to his perch.
ed far away and disappeared
heavens. but after few mo-
friends We're greatly relieved
him returning TO his accus-
lace. He was regarded with
dread by the opposing forces.
related that in one engage
len our men began to lose
he eagle. seeing the danger.
lightly effort broke the restrain
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thus proving their genuineness
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vice. was .fiumphal march. He was
received Mt Madison by Governor
Lewis. with appropriate ceremonies. on
September u. 1864. and given a room
at the capiio..
From that time until his death he
was in constant demand ~ soldiers re.
unions ana public demonstrations.
where he was always the centre of at
traction. He attended the Sanitary
Fair. ut Chicago. in the winter of "a.
and later the Soldiers Home Fair. at
Milwaukee. where the sale of his pic.
lures. sketch of his life. quilts. etc.
Melted large sums OF money for the sol.
die:s' relief fund.
lie occupied Il prominent position In
Agricultural Hall ut the Philadelphia
Centennial where he WAS constantly
surrounded with crowds of admirers
During the winter OF lSIS-19 he spent
two delightful months in Boston In the
interest of the Old South Church.
Old Abe was q magnificent hird His
WINS measured six feet and half
from tip 10 tip: his plumage was u
beautiful chocolate with Il golden lus.
ter. his tail white with black spots. and
mis- head and neck Il pure white.
+. +. Barnum offered O.0J0 for him.
hut the proposition WAS not even sc.
riously considered.
Intelligent. affeciionatn and devoted
TO his friends. our feathered hero was
quick to resent an Insult. and woe ic
the stranger who dared 10 triile with
his dignity.
The king of birds came from long.
lived race. Eagles have heen knowp
TO live 100 years. aud Old Abe might
still be with us had it not heen for
fire st the capitol. near his cage. The
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SOLDIERS WHO COMMIT SUICIDE
interesting Statistics of the Various
Armies.

interesting Statistics Of the Various
Armies.
A French student has been investi-
eating the subject of suicides in the
armies of Europe, and has reached
some curious results. Everywhere.
tary suicides is decreasing; in that
country, however. the average for
some years past has been 1873 In
every 100000. In France the proper.
ton now is IS in 100000; in Italy, "a;
in Germany. Sc, and in Austria los to
every 100000. In civil life In this
country the Germans provide the
largest proportion of suicides; it is
curious to find them surpassed in
Europe by the Austrian and Russian
soldiers.
The different arms of the services
commit suicide in differing proper
tons. In the French army self-mur
der is commonest among the men OF
the Foreign Legion, of whom 80 in
100000 commit it yearly. and least
common among those of the Gardc
Republicaine. only II of whom kill
themselves to each 100000. The
French cavalry provides more sui.
cides than does the Infantry. the in.
fantry more than the artillery. and
the engineers the smallest number.
In the British army the suicide
rate is about % to the 100000 at
home and 80 per 100000 in India In
1889 the rate in our regular army
was about AZ per 100000: it is lower
now. the strain of war conditions hav-
ing lessened.
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lie WAR EAGLE.
BY Mary L. Austin.

\ the summer of
1861 the call
came for troops
10 preserve the
Union. None re-
sponded M ore
promptly than the
boys from Wis
consin.
I II q company
which formed at
Eau Claire be-
came the proud
posSessOr of 4
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-05-30

The first memori:,. service was held
over the graves OF the Union prisoners
who d.ed az the stockadc ii Charleston,
S. c., May so. 1865.
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Y DUNG Plants

Every farmer knows that
some plants grow better than
others. Soil may be the same
and seed may seem the same
but some plants arc weak and
others strong.
And that's the way with
children. They are like young
plants. Same food, same home,
5amc care but some grow big
md strong while others stay
mali and weak.
Scots Emulsion offers an
ea5y W.. out Of the difficulty.
rh!id weakness often means
starvation, not because of lack
i food, hut because the food
ices not feed.
Scots Emulsion really feeds
I'D gives the child growing
5-rcilgth.
Whatever the cause Of weak
ness and failure to grow
SCOTS Emulsion seems TO find
it and set the matter right.
Send for free sample
Scot Y I,cwiie. Chemists, 400 Pearl ST., New York
md 81 all drTc.s~fst3.
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why May 30 Was Chosen.

Some special writers in discussing
the origin of Decora ron Day. have got
the fact; somewhat mixed. 1t was not
General Grants suggestion. The idea
originated among the women of Mary.
land. who put flowers on the graves
of he dead OF both Federal and Cou-
federate long before the surrender OF
AppomattOx.
In 1860 General John A. Logan. as
Commander in Chief of the Grand
Army OF the I;cpablic. appointed May
so for what was at first called Memo
rial Day. but was later changed to
Decoration Day. May 30 IS said to
have been selected because it core
spends with the date Of the last hon
orable discharge given n soldier of tie
Union Army in the war between the
States.
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birds cries brought help. and he was
taken to a place of safety. but it was
too late. The smoke which he inhaled
affected his lungs. and he went into q
rapid decline. and died March &c. 1881
i'll the arms of his devoted attendant.
The news of his death was received
with universal regret. and war-scarreJ
veterans We're not ashamed of the tears
that rolled down their bronZed cheeks
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ESeent of the Aloa

In the Alps. Mont Blanc. the high.
est. is tedious. but easy. Delicate
women make 1t by hundreds without
much danger. The lower Matterhorn.
when conquered. took four lives
Whymper, one of the three who es
capped death. afterward broke his leg
by falling OF platform at lecture.
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as they talked together of their old
comrade.
The taxidermist exerted hi. utmost
skill in preserving the majestic pJise
of the head and graceful curve OF the
neck. so familiar 10 thos- who knew
Old Abe in life. and he can now be
seen in the War Museum in the capitol
at Madison. an object of unfailing in
terest 20 the tourist.-The Four-Track
News
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lutiful eagle. then two months old.
lev named him "Old Abe" in honor
the President. and when they joined
Eighth Wisconsin Infantry ut Mad
IN they took the bird with them.
He ut once became universal pet.
aid gained for the Eighth the name of
The Eagle Regiment"
When the gallant band left Camp
Randall for the seat of war in October.
1861. Old Abe accompanied them. and
everywhere on the route he was
greeted with the greatest enthusiasm.
receiving the continuous ovation with
becoming dignity.
1t was often declared that men car
Tying with them the national emblem
d victory could never suffer defeat:
which prediction proved true.
They had not long to wait for active
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-04-30
yuries IN the Old Dnza.

In siden times when a jury in Eng
land remained impervious to the judges
gentle mode Of persuasion fine and i'm
prisonment We're resorted to. The jury
that acquitted Sir Nicholas Throck-
morton was condemned to eight
months Imprisonment in addition to
the payment of large sum of money.
In the reign of Queen Elizabeth 4 jury,
having reduced prisoners alleged
crime of murder to that of manslaugh-
ter, was at once sent to prison and
bound over in large sum to be of
good behavior. Penalties We're like
wise inflicted upon the innocent wife
and children of the offending jurymen
Even now it is believed by some legal
authorities that judge has the right
to inflict fine upon juryman refus-
ing to obey his directions. Such power
Is, however, not exercised except in the
case of juror absentiny himself with
out justifiable cause OF this prac-
tice there is the following story: a
Judge had fined Il julyman for nonat-
tendance. On hearing that lie had been
unable to be present because of his
wifes funeral the judge. whose wife
was said to be not of Il particularly
gentle nature. exclaimed: Has he!
That was Il good cNcnse indeed. l wish
we all had the sa,ne!"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-04-30
VIE Dog In Esxnt.

In Egypt the dog was a friend and
faithful servant. He lived in the house
with his master, followed him in his
walks, attended the public ceremonies
sometimes free. at other times held in
leash by a slave or child or in rrincely
families by favorite dwarf. At his
meals he had his place marked under
the benches OF the guests. AS in
Greece and Rome. he was there to dis
pose of bones. the fragments of meat
and the pieces of bread that We're
thrown down and in a general way to
keep the dining room clean. These were
certainly not very refined fashions, and
if our house dogs had to satisfy them
selves in this way they would be likely
to die of hunger.
The ancents did not feel the delicate
tastes and disgusts in such matters
that we experience. Their life present
ed excessive refinements and rude fea-
lures cf which we have no idea side by
side. The house dog in Egypt was a
domestic, working at his trade, only
his trade was one in which we have
ceased to employ him.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-04-30
CUT OF Their Hair.

A procession of the unemployed that
took place in London in 1764 did not
meet with any great success or public
sympathy. In that year wigs went out
Of fashion. and the wig makers of Lon
don We're thrown out of work and re-
duced to distress. They petitioned
George III. to compel gentlemen to
wear wigs by law. AS the wig makers
sent their petition it was noticed that
most Of those persons who wanted to
compel other people to wear wigs wore
no wigs themselves. This striking the
London mob as very inconsistent, they
seized the processionists and forcibly
cut off all their hair-London Express.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-04-30
Four Great asusicians.

Palestrina was Il rcvolutionist in his
day, but is now virtually obsolete even
for the severest classicists. Gluck was
as radical an innovator as Wagner.
yet it is only occasionally and With diff
ficulty that one of his works can now
be briefly resuscitated. Beethoven was
mailman even to many of the best
musicians us late as 1905, when, as
that musical veteran Professor Haupt.
himself said, the Fifth Symphony"
was rehearsed in Berlin for the first
time, and the orchestra dashed the
music from the racks, declaring it was
crazy and could never be played. Now
this same Fifth Symphony" is consid-
cred Il model of form, and it's composer
is the cherished idol of conservatives
and classicists.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-04-30
Hanlin
and vines were transplant
ed within the limits of the town.

shrubbery and vines were transplant
ed within the limits of the town.
Mr.. Jacob Warner is reported to be
on the sick list this week, nothing
serious as yet, but just sick enough
to keep him from work.
MI. and Mrs. Hans Mortesen,
residing on the south line of town,
were visiting friends out near Elk
horn last Sunday.
All the young folks attending the
party at Charley Spencer's one night
last week, report it great success,
fun and iollity prevailing.
Mrs. Marie johnson of Elkhorn is
visiting this week at the home OF her
son j. G. johnson and wife in this
town.
N. G. Christensen and wife and Mrs.
Peter Nissen from over by Elkhorn
were visiting with Mr.. and Mrs. J.
G. johnson and Hans Christensen over
Sunday.
AT Fair View fine organ has been
placed in the school house and is used
for Sunday school and preaching SER
vices. Sunday school at 2 p. m. and
preaching at 8 p. m.
Mrs. E. j. Fenton started last
Wednesday for her future home near
| Hayden, Montana. He will start
accompanied by Sam johnson, Jr., as
soon as he finishes loading his car.
LOST OR STRAYED-From my place
in Sec. 10, Hamlin township, red
yearling steer. Finder return to me
and | will pay all charges.
4-30-3t ANTON NELSON.
Mrs. NJ. G. Gill went to Atlantic
last Sunday to see a great grand son
which lately arrived and on Monday
she left there for Walnut to visit
daughter residing there.
Mrs. w. II. Clark was down last
Sunday visiting at George Gerards
returning here on Tuesday morning
where she was met and taken out to
the home of her son northeast of Old
Hanlin.
Fl. G. Rice had to ship a car of
cattle to South Omaha on Monday,
being unable to secure a large car for
Chicago, where he intended to ship
and then visit his mother before
returning here.
Our Sunday School at Hamlin:
While new scholars come occasionally
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-04-30
Miniature Trees.

The Japanese art of making NINA
ture landscapes and gardens consists
chiefly in starving the plant so as to
retard the circulation of it's sap or life
giving juices. Furguson, who was one
among the first of English adventures
to visit China and Japan, mentions
the fact that he saw at Canton "a boxe
about the bigness of ladyes snuffe
box which did not containe a littyl
dirt and sixteen tiny littyl trees, foure
Of which were in full blow, the whole
boxe, trees and all so small that man
could put them in hys mouth togeth-
err"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-04-30
4 disordered stonnach mau ca,se p

A disordered stomach may cause no
end of trouble. When the stomach
fails to perform It's functions the
bowels become deranged, the liver and
kidneys congested, causing numerous
diseases, the most fatal of which are
painless and therefore the more to be
dreaded. The important thing is to
restore the stomach and liver to q
healthy condition, and for this pur-
pose no better preparation can be used
than Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets. For sale by Nick Dof-
fling & Co.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-04-30
PITY For Western Nation.

The Chinese enjoy the greatest liber-
ty. The laws of the western nation are
too numerous and too severe Instances
of their bondage may be given. All the
children in the country are bound to at
tend school ut a certain age. When an
author wants to print book, he has to
ask for a copyright. Before a man can
start newspaper he must apply for
certificate from his government sane
tioning him to do SO. There are fixed
regulations governing all companies
and firms. All marriages must be re-
ported to a certain department. for reg
istration. Thus there is no liberty be-
tween husband and wife.-Peking Sin
Pao.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-04-30
A Great Sensation.

There was big sensation in Lees
vile, Ind, when w. Fl. Brown of that
place, who was expected to die, had
his life saved by DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption. He writes:
II endured insufferable agonies from
Asthma, but your New Discovery gave
me immediate relief and soon there
after effected complete cure" Similar
cures of Consumption, Pneumonia,
bronchitis and Grip are numerous.
It's the peerless remedy for ell throat
and lung trouble. Price soc and S10O.
Guaranteed by Nick Dof1iing & Co.,
druggists. Trial bottles free
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-04-30
Transcnucasin.

Transcaucasia grows almost every
known grain in the world The forests
Of the Caucasian mountain range pro-
duce saffron, madden, oak. walnut and
lockwood lumber, while apples, pears
and grapes grow wild in these forests
to such an extent that they are export
ed in large quantities. The wine Of
Caucasia is also exported, and the cot
ton Of the country is second only to
that Of Egypt.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-04-30
Gold ana silver Beetles.

The most remarkable gold beetles in
the world are found in Central Ameri-
ca. The head and wing cases are bril-
liantly polished with luster as of
gold itself. To sight and touch they
have all the appearance of that metal.
Oddly enough, another species from
the same region looks like solid silver
freshly FURNISHED.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-04-30

The cry of tile loon is one of the
strangSsst, weirdest sounds in nature
Those Who have heard it can scarcely
wonde. that 1t has so often been woven
into song and legend.
A blood red ring hung round the moon,
Hung round the moon. All me! All, me!
l hear& the piping of the loon,
A wounded loon. An me!
And yet the eagle feathers rare
1, trembling, wove IN my braves hair.
Almost ali writers who have attempt
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-04-30

ed to describe the cry of this bird have
likened it to unmirthful laughter.
Thus MI. Vernon Bailey. speaking Of
the sound describes it as follows: Con-
ly on the lonely lake in the heart OF the
woods do you get the startling thrill of
the looms wild cry-one clear, piercing
laugh that to the timid suggests herd
of screaming panthers."
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-04-30
SEVERE ATTACK OF GRIP
Cured by One Bottle of Chamberlain
Cough Remedy,

Cough Remedy.
"When I had an attack of the grip
last winter (the second one) l actually
cured myself with one bottle of Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy says Frank
w. Perry, Editor of the Enterprise,
Shortsville, N. Y. "This is the honest
truth. l at times kept from coughing
myself to pieces by taking teaspoon
full of the remedy, and when the cough
ing spell would come on at night I
would take a dose and it seemed that
in the briefest interval the cough would
pass off and would 60 to sleep per-
fectly free from cough and its accom-
panying pains. TO say the remedy
acted as most agreeable surprise is
putting it very mildly. L had no idea
that it would or could knock out the
grip, simply because had never tried
it for such a purpose, but it did, and
it seemed with the second attack of
coughing the remedy caused it to not
only be of less duration, but the pains
were far less severe, and 1 had not
used the contents of one bottle before
Mr.. Grip had bid me adieu." For sale
by Nick Dofing & Co.