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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-03-19

The Ladies Aid Society of the NJ.
D. church will be entertained at the
home of Mrs. Samuel Brown on
"Wednesday evening, March 18th.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-03-19

Mr.. Isaac Stated returned from
Audubon yesterday after few days
visit at the home of v. E. Horton
and wife, the latter being his
daughter.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-03-19

Mrs. Lucia Durr, daughter of
Newell Jobes, arrived here yester-
day and will assist in the laundry
for a couple of weeks, her father
being in poor health and unable to
carry on the work.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-03-19

Albert Croy who lately moved to
Adair county, was quite badly hurt
last week by a horse rearing and
striking him on one of his lower
limbs nearly fracturing the bone.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-03-19

John Hunter is now sole owner OF
the Touring mill in this city, hav-
ing recently purchased the interest
of r. L. Gransberry.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-03-19

Only 8 of those Short-Horn male
calves left. Dark reds. Quick
buyer gets bargain.
o. F. IDE.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-03-19

Next week 1 will announce my
opening day for my large and
beautiful designs in millinery
goods.
Mrs. r., r Raglan
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-03-19
For Sale.

Some good young bulls also some
cows and heifers. This, Fstock is
well bred and mostly red.
A. c. DODGE,
Extra, Iowa.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-03-19

Prof. K. 6. Lancelot of Gray while
transacting business in town the
last of last week, made this office
pleasant call.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-03-19

Chris Bauer residing four miles
northeast of town took the Audu-
bon train Tuesday on buiness in
that city.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-03-19

Henry Bush was confined to the
house nearly all of last week by the
prevailing complaint la grippe,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-03-19

J. III. Hill of north Audubon town
ship transacted business in the
county seat last Saturday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-03-19

N. p. Christensen and wife have
the care of sick child, their eldest,
who has been suffering with
intermittent fever.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-03-19

Edgar Young delivered a good
team of horses to purchaser in
last Monday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-03-19

Elias Miller is said to be in a
serious condition physically, first
the la grippe, pneumonia and last
ly developing into quick consump-
ton.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-03-19

am agent and keep for sale the
Domestic sewing machine, the
lightest running machine in the
market Machine needles of all
kinds on hand.
p. M. CHRTsTENsEN
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-03-19

Light Brahma eggs for sale at5Oc
per setting of Is.
MRS. WIN. DELAHoYDE.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-03-19

Mrs. Fl. W. Copeland is able to be
up part of the time now after her
long severe illness.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-03-19

The topic at the Y. M. G.. A. room
for Sunday, March 22nd and 10Th is
"The Flood" Gen. 1923. Leader L.
E. Born.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-03-19

Mr.. VIM. Bintner gave an order
one day last week for a monument
in memory of his wife.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-03-19

I have plenty of money on hand
for choice first mortgage farm
loans.
If A. w. HARVEY.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-03-19

John Crane returned home last
Saturday night from his trip north
east where he was soliciting for the
Perry nursery.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-03-19

Frank Simmons of West Guthrie,
was attending to business affairs
here on Monday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-03-19

VIM. Delahoyde sold his span of
drivers yesterday to J. O. Howard,
the Park street livervman.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-03-19

Mrs. Bowen residing on Depot
street, has been having a severe
attack of la grippe the past week.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-03-19

Farm loans per cent interest. ]
am prepared to fill all applications
If J. H. RENDLEMAN.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-03-19

Miss Zilpha Gault is better from
blood poisoning but is not yet able
to resume her work as book-keeper
in her fathers store.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-03-19
The o. E. S. meet in regular com
munication Friday evening.

Mrs. 81. F. Gault was quite i'll the
first of the week taking Ill on Sat-
urday night.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-03-19

Good house for rent. Four lots,
we'll watered, good place. Enquire
A. w. Harvey.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-03-19

Otto Witthauer has been acting
book-keeper in the Frank Gault &
GO. store part of the time since
Miss Gault has been sick.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-03-19

Miss Clara Whitfield has engaged
the No. 8 school in Greeley for the
spring term.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-03-19

Frank Lefingwell will teach his
first term OF school this year at No.
9 Greeley.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-03-19

]. P. Bendixen of Brayton, was in
town today transacting business.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-03-19

New refrigerator for sale cheap.
GEO. B. TAYLOR.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-03-19

W. b. Swaney of Manning, was
in town last Monday on telephone
business.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-03-19

r. u. Powell attended to business
affairs in Audubon last Tuesday
between trains.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-03-19

Marion Rummelheart of near
Guthrie Center, was in town last
Monday on business.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-03-19

Insure with the Continental Insur-
ance Company, Theo. Patty, Agent
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-03-19

The school board of Audubon
township has the. following make
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-03-19

Mrs. Joe Robson of Audubon
township, had business at the court
house last Tuesday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-03-19

Mrs. Hardesty has moved from
West Extra, and occupies a part of
the Mrs. Bowen house on Depot
street.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-03-19
| LOCAL NEWS

For bargains in watches. Call OF
JeWeler p. M. Christensen.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-03-19
AZ.
President, w. G. Wilson.
Secretary, Hans Marcussen.

The treasurer's name was not
given us.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-03-19

A scarcity of teachers for coun-
try schools is reported.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-03-19

Geo. III. Plants was in the county
seat last Tuesday on business.
VIM. Masterson was at the county
seat last Tuesday on telephone
business.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-03-19
EXTRA MARKETS..THURSDAY

A good team for sale. See Gates.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-03-19

MRS. l.. B. RAGAN,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-22
THE VALUE OF CHARCOAL.
Few People Know How Useful it IS II
Preserving Health and Beauty.

Nearly everybody knows that charcoal
is the safest and most efficient disinfec-
tant and purifier in nature, but few real
ize it's value when taken into the human
system for the Same cleansing purpose.
Charcoal is remedy that the more
you take of 1t, the better; 1t is not a
drug at all, but simply absorbs the gases
and impurities always present in the
stomach and intcstines. and carries them
out Of the system.
Charcoal sweetens tho breath after
smoking, drinking or after eating onions
and other odorous vegetables.
Charcoal etfectually clears and improves
the complexion, it whitens the teeth and
further acts MS natural and elninently
safe cathartic.
1t ubsorbs the injurious gases which
collect in the stomach and bowels; it
dlsinfects the mouth and throat from
the poison of catnrrh.
All druggists sell charcoal In one form
or another; but probably the best char
coal and the most for the money Is In
Stuart's Absorbent Lozcnges; they are
composed or the finest powdered Willow
charcoal and other harmless antiseptics
in tablet form, or rather In mo form of
large. demonstrating lozenges the char
coal being mixed with honey.
The daily use of these lozenges will
soon tell in n much improved condition
of the general health. better complexion.
sweeter breath and purer blood and tho
beauty of 1t is that no possible harm can
result from their continued use, but on
the contrary, great benefit.
A Buffalo physician. In speaking OF the
benefits of charcoal says: II advise
Stuart's Absorbent Lozenges to all pa
tients suffering from gas In tho stomach
and bowels, and 1t clears the complexion
and pnrifles tho breath mouth and
throat. ] also believe the liver Is great
ly benefited by the daily Use Of them:
they cost but twenty-five cents q box
at drug stores, and although In some
sense a patent preparations, got I believe
l get more and better charcoal lii Stu
arts Absorbent L4ozenges than in any of
the ordinary charcoal tablets,p
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-22
TO PRESENT
ALABAMA
Amateurs WillStageitat New
port News For the Reunion.
EVENTS + OF THE WEEK
Enjoyable Euchre Party Given by Mrs.
D. S.Jones in Honor of Her Guest,
Miss Celia Powell, of Williams
burg.
Special to The rimes.Dispatch.

eL Especial to The Times-Dispatch.)
NEWPORT NEWS, VA Feb. 621.-Onc
of the most delightful social affairs Of the
week was tho progressive euchrc party
given by Mrs. D. s. Jones Tuesday even
Ing at hr home on West Avenue, In hon.
or of her guest, Miss Celia Powell. OF
williamsburg. Those present were Mrs.
Charles T. o Ferrall, Jr., and Miss Helen
O'Ferrall, Of Richmond; Mesdamcs VIII
liam Young and Blckford, Of Hampton;
Mesdames II. B. Bailey, w. Scott Boyen-
ton. William Tayor, II. L. Styll, ]. X.
L. Patton, J. G. Latimer, L. b. Rey-
nolds. G. Aylett Ashby, r.. G. Bickford.
II. D. Parker, Harvey l.. Wilson and
Willard Bailey; Misses Margaret Groome
Mary and Maria Reynolds and Berkeley
Ellyson. TIE house was prettiy deco
rated In pink. The first prize, wedge
wood jardiniere, was awarded to Mrs.
William Young and the second a dainty
piece Of Burmese statuary, was won by
Miss Groome.
Mr.. Frank Taylor who is managing the
amateurs who are to present Alabama
at the Academy of Music on the night of
March 18th for the benefit of the fund
which is being raised to defray the eX-
penses in connection with the reunion OF
the Grand Camp Confederate Veterans
which is to be held here in September,
has announced that after the first per-
Torrance the organization will probably
90 to Richmond and several other cities
Of the State to present the piece. Mr.
Taylor has received directions from Mr.
Augustine Thomas, the author Of the ia
nous play, In a'egard to the staging, and
one or two rehearsals have already been
held on the stage of the Academy. Spe-
clal arrangements have been made in
regard to the scenery for the piece; the
costumes will be brought from New
York. and there seems to be every rea-
son for the belief that tn production will
be a magnificent one.
& The last dance before Lent was given
at the Casino Friday night, and the event
was notable one in society circles
There were about forty couples on the
floor and tho german was gracefully led
by Mr.. j. A. Masse. The orchestra was
behind a bank of palms on the stage;
the hall was tastefully decorated; there
were many pretty girls and handsome
gowns and the scene was a charming
one. A number Of young ladies' from o,
distance We're among those present. ~
The last meeting Of the CompasS Whist
Club before lent was held Wednesday
evening, Mrs. John Mattingly being the
hostess. Those present were: Mesdames
j. *. Corss. S. St9fil. FL b. Bailey. w.
Scott Boyenton, Ralph Lowell, William
Young, H. B. Bailey, Gilbert Nexsen,
Werthelmer, 5villiam Taylor. William
Taylor, Jr.I Alfred Walton; Misses
Mackie- Young, Anne Burwell Jones,
aloerKeley Ellyson and Mary Reynolds.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-22
THlR TEEN FAILS
TO GIVE BAD LUCK.
Delightful Protest Of the Young
Ladies at Normal Against
a Popular Superstition.
ESPECIAL to The Timcs-Dlspatch

|
FlRAlvILLE, VA, Feb e1.-Ariss
Clair Woodruff's party In honor of St.
Valentine was most delightful protest
against the thirteen superstition 1t oc-
Cured on Friday evening, February 10;
! there we're present twice thirteen guests
who received twice thirteen artistic val
entines, the work OF Miss W'oodruffs
| hands. The walls Of the reception room
were hung with many festoons of thir-
| teen hearts, and the dainty refreshment
table was lighted with thirteen candles.
The success and happiness of the even
ing quite cured the young hostess and
her friends of any lingering fear of the
dreaded thirteen.
Miss Estele Smithey entertained her
Sunday-School class on Saturday after
noon, at a valentin Q party. and en-
tcrtained her Junior B French class
Tuesday afternoon.
| Perhaps tho most unique entertainment
over given In the Assembly Hall was the
mock trial on Saturday evening, Feb
ruary II, by the civis class under the d.
rection OF DR.. o. B. Sears. Plaintiff, de-
PENDANT, sheriff, judge jury. attorneys,
witnesses were all represented quite ac-
curately by bright-faced young ladies',
making the most attractive court scene
In the history OF Prince Edward County,
The programme WAC carried out fault
lessly and proved q novel and charming
object lesson in evil government.
Through the courtesy Of Harper
Brothers, New York, this school Is now
enjoying a rare art exhibit. consisting Of
several large drawings by Howard Cham
dler Christy, the originals OF the popular
novel, '"rhe Maid at Arms" by Robert
w. Chambers. The pictures are very
beautiful are valued at q hundred and
fifty dollars each, and are receiving much
attention and admiration. The privilege
thus accorded by the popular publishers,
before mentioned, Is most gratefully ap-
preciated by all connected With the
school,.
The school has, from the very first
year OF it's history received generous help
at the hands of the late distinguished
DR.. Curry, and 1t is quite fitting that his
memory be honored here. On Tuesday
morning in the Assembly Hall, DR.. Peter
Winston delivered an address on the life
OF Dr. Curry as man, statesman, educa-
tor philanthroplst, ana the students
realized az never before the greatness
of this good friend OF the school, 1T Is
not improbable that still further steps
will be taken to show that his life and
works are held In grateful, reverent re-
membrance.
Much to the regret Of his many friends,
President Jarman has been confined to
his room with grippe for most Of the
week. IN
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-22
MEN HAVE BEEN
OUT IN ROANOKE
Lea and Gard Party GIVEN by
Mrs. Luns ST Miss Bag
-sf t1sisg'-t's n
gett tHoteY. Roanoke.
Especial to .,rIhe ,,,nes.D,snotcn ,

ROANOKE IVA, Feb. 2i.-With tho
.exceptonl-5f a number of card parties.
the Week has been very dull socially. A
prominent citizen who stood on the de-
pot platform last Tueday, during the bit
ter cold weather, with an Icy wind blow
ing, and watched ladies In light costumes
twirlcd about by gusts of wind, bound for
card party. remarked that "the whole
country seems to have gone crazy about
card-partles!" Another prominent citi-
zen said no would thank the Lord when
Lent came, SO he could once moro enjoy
the society of his wife. In fact. men
have been left out of nearly all tho So
ciety affairs OF the season. The recep-
lions and card parties or teas have been
given in the afternoon and no men were
invited. 1t is doubtful If there will be
another german until after the Lcnten
season so the Beau Brummel Of society
says The Junior German Club have had
only ONE german this season.
The most brilliant tea and card party
of.thc season was given by Mrs, Charles
Lunstord and her sister, Miss Bnggett,
of Texas, at the Hotel Roanoke last
Tuesday afternoon from to Q, The af-
tcnoon was cold and stormy. but the
party was largely attended. and the
function was most charming,
Mrs. q. A, Kcrns entertained the Young
Ladies Social Club at her home on South
Henry Street Wednesday afternoon. The
house Was beautifully decorated, and de-
licious refreshments were served,
Mrs. Robert A. Buckner entertained a
number OF friends at cards al her hand
some residence on Ninth Avenue, s. W..
Thursday afternoon. The parlors We're
beautifully decorated, delicious refresh.
ments We're served, and the afternoon
was delightfully."- spent
Mrs, James Il, Schick entertained a
number of friends at cards at her home.
No. DO First Street, $. e., Friday after.
noon.
Mrs. Clay starkey had charming
Washington Tea at her handsome home
OH Henry Street, Saturday afternoon. The
house was beautifully decorated in an.
propriate colors, and the scene was, one
of rare beauty and attractNeness.
Mrs. II. r. Fairfax Will give tea at
her handsome residence. Greenway Court,
on Monday afternoon.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-22
CARD PARTIES IN
PORTSMOUTH
Several Interesting Events Of
the Last Week Before the
Lenten Season.
to The rlmcs.Dispatcb !

Especial TO Inc llncS-DlSpaCcn.) 5-slfHs
PORTSMOUTH, VA, Feb 21.-Allss Luz
lie Hudgins entertained the Young La
dies Card Club Wednesday afternoon at
her home, on Middle Street, Portsmouth.
Six-hand euchre was the game selected to
be played and there were seven tables.
The first prize, hand-painted box OF
cherries. was won by Mrs. George Par
rish, and the consolation, a pack Of cards,
was drawn by Miss Lottie Woodsde. Of
Baltimore.
Miss IIudson's guests were Mrs. ]. G.
Edwards, Mrs. George Parrish. Mrs. Gill,
Mrs. Lewis MARSHALL. Mrs. Marshall.
Mrs. Hunter Griffin, Mrs. Sumner Butt,
Mrs. Frank Lindsay, Mrs. Clayton
Threadcraft Mrs. Frank a. Sutton, Misses
Belle Nash, Zoe and Lois Sykes Marga-
ret and Alice Old, Bessie and Clara kim,
Iottle Woodside. of Baltimore; Sarah
Keeling and Ess!e Wilson, Jane Nicely,
Nancy Butt, Lucy Wright. sallie Holli-
day, Adele Bilisoy. Hattie Willis. Of
Cambridge, Nd; Emily Burwell Miss
soly, Miss Augusta Maupin, Misses Car
RE and Annie Barlow, Miss Virginia
Griffin, Miss Lois Wemple, Miss Nina
Dewey, Miss Lessie Grice and Misses
Ruth and Margaret Wilson.
Mrs. Frank Lindsay gave a carrom
party Saturday afternoon at her home,
on North Street, Portsmouth. The par
Tors were prettily dressed with pink car
We're painted hearts and each player re-
ceivcr a valentine as a souvenir. The
first prize, a belt buckle. was won by
Mrs. Frank Hope; second prize nat
pin, was won by Miss Caroline Ammen,
of Washington, and the consolation, a
brooch. was drawn by Mrs. Frank
Threadcraft,
Those present were Mrs. George II.
Curtis. Mrs. ]. Griff Edwards Mrs,
Frank Hope, Mrs. Thompson. Mrs. Ed
mund Barlow, Mrs. Franklin Gin, Mrs,
II. j. Wool, Mrs. Bentley Smith, Mrs,
Edward New, Mrs. Clayton Thrcadcrnft,
Mrs. Frank Threadcraft, Mrs. Cassaday,
Mrs, Richard Parker, Mrs. Sumner
Butt, Mrs A. A. I3illsoly' Mrs. John
Lindsay, Mrs. John Armlstead. Mrs. Ru-4
fus Heath, Mrs James Browne, Mrs.
James Borum. Mrs, Ambrose Lindsay
Mrs, Andrew Ainsworth, Mrs. Alexander
Hatton Mrs. Otto Bindewald, Mrs,
cheatham, Misses Elizabeth and Jane
ME and Belle Bllsoly, Miss Llzzie Hill,
Miss Caroline Ammen. Misses Esse and
Margaret Reed, Misses Lille and Lucy
Kearn, Miss Virginia Griffin and Miss
Sallle Holiday,
Mr., and Mrs, Thomas Eavcr, Of Ports.
mouth. have issued Invitations to the
marriage Of their granddaughter, Miss
Alma 1ayer Raby to Mr., Richard Wi,
kins Vermllion, The ceremony will be
performed Thursday evening, February
%. 1000. at s:aO o'clock. at their resid-
ence, West Norfolk. .--,er March 26th,at
home No. 501 Green Street, Portsmouth 81
Mrs. G, NJ, Williams is at the Hotel
Monroe.
Miss cloyd. Of Pulaski. Va, is the guest
or Mrs, John Emmerson, X YIN
i Nrs, ~, W, King, Of Portsmouth, left
.f'4uesday afternoon for Washington. s.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-22
IN CREME
Mrs. r. S. BeviIIe Entertains the Menu
bers Of the w. CT. u.

bers Of the w. g. T..U.
Especial to The Times. Dispatch.)
B CREWE, VA. Feb. 2l,--Mrs. r. 8.
Beville entertained the members of thu
w. G. T. U, Tuesday evening. Her
handsome parlors We're ablaze with light
and warmth, Cut flowers filled tho air
with their fragrance. The White RIBS
boners were out en- masse, and greatly
enjoyed the programme, which was we'll
rendered. la
This was followed by a flower contest,
IN which all took part. Miss Maize ellis
won the first prize, n beautiful white
liyi Mrs. Thomas Collins second prize.
aFlovely Japonlca; Mrs, John Parker the
BOBBY, a flower catalogue.
IN the next contest, which was sword
mailing from the name OF the great
W. G. 4, U. leader, Frances u. Willard.
Mrs. J. II. Hines Won the prize-a block
Of white ribbon.
Tho hostess then served delightful re-
treshments, after which adieus Wero said !
coupled with thanks for the most de-
lightful evening of the season.
Miss Maize Cillls has returned from
Richmond. after a stay Of several weeks
with her cousin, Mrs. Thomas Gary
Johnson. s
Mrs, Walter welborn and little daugh-
ter, Helen, are spending sople time at
Montvate.
Mr., d N Waterhouse and wife res
turned from Roanoke Friday,
Mrs. Mamie Morton, of Farmvilc -
visiting herl daughter. Mrs, u. W. Wat
Mr., George West attended the mar
5rlage Of his brother,J. W. West, to Miss
Katherine Beaman In Suffolk on We'd
nesday of this Week. <
.arys of the Baptist Church, Is vlsaata.>,9
Mr. il. D. Moon.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-04-10

even receive the formal calls of her
friends.
Il have not purchased a home in
Paris" said Mrs. Palmer, NOR have |
made arrangements to purchase one.
/ cannot see why the idea should pre-
vail that people who happen to have op-
portunities to live elsewhere must nec-
essarily wish to desert this city. The
presumption is certainly uncompli-
mentary to Chicago. For my part, 1
have no such desire. My wish is to call
Chicago my home now and in the fu-
ture."
During her hours of quiet in the ST.
lent house Mrs. Palmer bestows her
attention upon reading and study.
She gladly lends herself to pursuits
that shall prove agreeable to her ons
and it is her pleasure to be a true COM
panion to them. The evenings are de-
voted often to readings from the poets
and great masters of literature or to
some quiet amusements.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-04-10
NEW BIRD.
Its Discovery ON nm Island Of the
Coast of Ecuador Was a Surprise
to NaturaIists.

So thoroughly has the world been
explored that the discovery of a hith-
erto unknown bird is a most notable
event from a geological viewpoint.
Hence it is that the finding of a large
species of water fowl on an island of
the Galapagos group has attracted
the attention of naturalists every
where. The matter is additionally in
teresting for the reason that the bird
in question is unable to fly. 1t is a
cormorant, and the only fiightless
member of its family. The Galapagos
cormorants paddle about among the
reefs that surround Albemarle island,
but, owing to their lack of wings, have
never crossed the four miles of wa
ter which separates them from the
nearest bit of terra firma in the group.
1t is quite a little archipelago, COM
prising five big and II small isles, and
the line of the equator runs directly
through it.
On Charles and Chatham islands
thousands of pussy cats, every one of
them entirely black, live in the crew
ices of lava near the shore, and get
a living by hunting for crabs and
fishes, but the most remarkable in
habitants are giant land tortoises,
some of which have been known to