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The Van Buren press., 1903-12-19
,n. aus;oess In Arkansas.

The report of the auditor OF the post
office department for the hscai sea
ending June 30, 1903, shows that tHei0
are sixty presidential postoffiees IL
the state of which only one Lltu'
Rock is of the first class, paying iIs
postmaster a salary of $4,000 a year.
The Offices of the second class are
Eureka Springs, Fayetteville foi'
Smith, Helena, Hot Springs, Jones
boro Newport, Pine Bluff and Iexa''
kama. There are cities with free &c
livery, which cost s49,O43.32, as ioL.
lows: Little Rock, s20,519.47; for'
Smith, s9,29279; Hot Springs, w.
2Os e5; Pine Bluff, s6142.27; Texar'
kama. $5,SSO.S4. Below are the s'at,'-
tics of the presidential Offices for ms
year:
Gross receipts, s502,536.55.
Salaries of postmasters, $9l,4oo.
Clerk hire, $6S,s44.46.
Rental, light and fuel, slS,2S3's7'
Other incidental expenses, s4,5Ol.3z'
Total expenses, 1927 1887.
Per cent expense to gross recelpIS'
IS. =,
Domestic money orders issued in all
Offices in state, 64S,0l9, for a total Oh
1851, 3OSl1, the fees on same beinS
s37,574.06.
International money orders issued
1928, for s39,707.10, the fees being
s451.60.
Deposits received from money-order
postmasters. s2,102,S72.S6.
Drafts on postmaster in New YORK,
$312, 013.25.
Gain of money-order business in Ar
kansas, 1853.
Below are comparisons with the
two preceding years in some OF the
important items:
1902. 1901.
Gross receipts. s443,O52 O5 s395,997 Sc
Free delivery. 45,424 65 42,352 20
Salaries ..... S4,350 90 1880 W
Total expns. 2O5, 12O 0S 1892 SO
fbT cent GA
penses to re-
ceipts .. 46 A.
Money orders. 544S10 5l4,lOO
Amount $3,9OS,474 70 s3,7Sl,66157
The Jonesboro Office was run at Al
per cent of expenses to receipts, being
the lowest per cent for the last year
and the highest was Arkansas City
with II per cent. The highest incl
dental expense was 1899 for Little
Rock. and the smallest was nothing
for Wynne.
The gross receipts Of the Little
Rock Office were s116,03360, and the
total expenses, S42,777O7.
Below is a statement showing the
receipts and total expenses of the va
rious presidential Offices: o.,
The Van Buren press., 1903-12-19
rrAmns Must Keen Aunu

A vigilance committee has been or
gonlscd by citizens OF Nozzle for thu
purpose Of keeping the town clear OF
tramre, Netee has been given that
all tramps found in tho town after
dark viii be roughly handled
The Van Buren press., 1903-12-19
Town Threatened By Prairie Fire,

The town Of Lonoke was saved from
possible destructive Ere by heroic
work OF the citizens, The prairie
fire that had been raging several days
encroachod dangerously near the out,
tklrb OF the town, and driven by a
high wind, Il seemed almost Impossi.
BILE to check the flames by tho on.
tire popuacc turning out the blaze
was fought back and the town saved
The Van Buren press., 1903-12-19

New York, Dec lG-As AN outcome
Of explosions Of dynamite IN build.
ings being constructed In various sec
tons Of the city, every large structure
being erected II now under guard of
police and private detectives. No
great damage has been done,
The Van Buren press., 1903-12-19
Conrt Of rnirni Annrnir.

Washington, Dec lG,-- Senator Plat,
OF Connecticut, Tuesday introduced
bill to establish court OF patent ap,
peala,
The Van Buren press., 1903-12-19
ur,en Uoinu 10 Moscow.

Vienna, Dee, i6-William j, Bryan
arrived here Tuesday from Venice He
made no stay IN Vienna, going on to
Moscow, by way Of warsaw
The Van Buren press., 1903-12-19

New York, bee, i0..-Willlam l.
buchanan, Of Bufalo, ~ w. the first
United states minister 10 the Repub-
liz oi Panama, sailed, Tuesday, fer
Panama, 10 take up his new duties.
The Van Buren press., 1903-12-19

Hon l. i, Kay, one OF the oldest
and best known citizens Of north Ar,
kansas, died at his home In Salem
last weeK,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-07-30

Swans" said an official Of the zoo,
'shave great strength Of wing. 1t is
said that with blow of its wing a
swan can break mans leg, and
have no doubt this is so. A doctor told
me one day, as we stood together by
the ZOO lake, that one of his first cases
had been that of man whose arm
a swan had broken with its wing.
The accident occurred in Arkansas,
on Swan lake, a body of water where
these birds abound. A huntsman was
fire hunting when swan, making
for the light, flew straight at his head
He put up his arm to shield his face,
and the powerful wing of the big white
bird struck him like a club. Both
bones in the forearm We're broken; it
was compound fracture.
IF swan accidentally can break In
this way mans arm, there is, in my
opinion, no room to doubt that 1t could
If it desired, break with well direct
ed blow a mans leg."-Philadelphia
Record.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-07-30
Nelson--Denison,

On Wednesday, July 26, at the
hour of three O'Clock p. M. at the
country residence of Mr.. and Mrs
John Denison, five miles west OF
Extra, occurred the marriage OF
their daughter, Miss Mary penison
and Mr.. Chris Nelson, of this CITY,
The pretty ceremony which united
this populal young couple was
performed by the Rev. Jersild, OF
of kimballton, in the presence of a
large number of invited guests.
Mr.. Nelson is the buttermaker a,
the establishment in this city and
is known as quiet, gentlemanly
young man, sober, industrious and
courteous to all with whom he has
business dealings, and no doubl
will make good living for him.
self and his chosen bride, beside
accumulating enough of this
worlds goods to support them in
their declining years.
Miss Denison is spoken of as be.
ing young lady of quiet, unassum,
ing manners, gentle disposition
and endowed with all those attrl
butes which lend charm to well
regulated home, the home over
which by destiny she has been
chosen to preside. The we'll wishes
for their future welfare and pros
perity follow them to their home in
this city where they at once set ul
housekeeping.
After the ceremony the wedding
party Toasted on all the substantial
and delicacies which usually fol
low such an event. The wedding
presents were numerous, apprC.
pirate and many of them costly.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-07-30
Is Migration nm Instinct,

Cats and dogs travel almost incredi-
bln distances to their homes over a
route never tIGversed but once, and
that once often with eyes blinded. If
nature has planted in them an instinct
so nearly resembling the governing
cause of migration among birds, why
may we not look to instinct as the
cause of the annual flight? They fly
direct from one perch to another with
out hesitation or delay, and often the
young birds precede the old ones Their
habit has been the cause of many beau
tiful poems, and poet and moralist
alike have found an inspiration in their
yearly journeys, and, in fact, even to
the most prosaic Imagination there is
something in their mysterious goings
and comings which speaks to the soul.
We are Enthusiastically taught by them
that there is power higher and stron-
ger than any we have known as part
of this earth, power which is not la
tent and unused, or, when discovered.
used and controlled by man, as the
power of electricity and steam. but a
power in active operation controlling
and compelling obedience
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-07-30
Very Remarkable Cure of Diarrhoea

about six years ago for the first
time in my life l had a sudden and
severe attack of diarrhoea," says Mrs.
Alice Miller, of Morgan, Texas. II
got temporary relief, but it came back
again and again, and forsix long years
| have suffered more misery and agony
than | can tell. 1t was worse than
death: My husband spent hundreds
of dollars for physicians prescriptions
and treatment without avail. Finally
we moved to Bosque county, our pres
ent home, and one day / happened to
see an advertisement of Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
with testimonial of man who had
been cured by it. The case was so
similar to my own that [ concluded to
try the remedy. The result was Won
derful. | could hardly realize that 1
was well again, or believe it could be
so after having suffered so long, but
that one bottle of medicine, costing but
few cents, cured me.n For sale by
Nick Dotfing d Co.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-07-30
Report on Railroad Accidents.

Washington, July 2S.-The report Of
the interstate commerce committee on
railroad accidents in the United States
for the three months ending March 81
last shows that during that quarter
800 persons were killed and 1884 in
jured in train accidents. Other kinds
of accidents, including those sustained
by employees while at work and by pas
sengers in getting on and off cars,
making the aggregate casualties SGT
killed and 11,4S1 injured. There
were 1850 collisions and 1,1S1 derail-
ments, causing $2,492,065 damage to
cars, engines and roadways.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-07-30
Young Eagles.

An eagle lives from eighty to 100
years. The young birds are driven
forth by their savage parents to pro-
vide for themselves as soon as they are
able to fly. No training is given them
by the old bird. That is left to their
wild instincts, which hunger and ne
cessity develop. There is no going
back to the old home" for the young ca
giles. The mother bird tears up every
vestige of the nest and if they emit
plaintiff shrieks the old birds dart at
them and push them off the crags or
rocks and thereby make them take to
their wings. 1t takes three years for
a young eagle to gain its complete
plumage and gth.-Independent
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-07-30
A rlost Liberal Offer.


All our farmer readers should take adj
vantage Of the unprecedented clubbing
ofier we this year make, which includes
with this paper The Iowa Homestead, its
Special Farmers Institute Editions and
The Poultry Farmer. These three pub.
LEGATIONS are the best of their class and
should be in every farm home. To them
we add, Tor local, county and general
news, our own paper, and make the price
OF the four one year only sl.45. Never be-
tore was SO much superior reading matter
oilered tor so small an amount of money.
me three papers named, which we club
with our own, are well known throu ghout
the West. aud commend themselves to
the readers favorable attention upon mere
mention. The Iowa Homestead is the
great agricultural and live stock paper of
the West; The Poultry Farmer is the most
practical poultry paper for the farmer,
Whte The Special Farmers Institute
tons for the promotion of good farminr
ever published. Take advantage of this
great offer, as it will hold good for a short
time only. Samples of these papers may
be examined by calling a this office.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-07-30
4 FructicoI View

CAS- a new woman" he said, 81 sup.
pose You will object to the wedding
ring as a symbol of mans tyranny"
''Of course shall,'' she replied "Un,
der no circumstances would 1 consent
to wear such thing. 1t is not essen.
tial to a marriage, and it stands for all
that is Objectionable in the marriage
relation"
and on the same theory" he con,
tinued, Il suppose you will refuse to
Wear an engagement ring also?"
"Well-no." she answered slowly and
thoughtfully. That's very different
matter"
But theoretically it,
There is no use arguing" she inter,
rupted. Il don't care what it is theo-
retically. Practically it is very often a
diamond, while the wedding ring is
only pain gold and that makes all the
difference in the world"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-07-30
BREAK FOR LIBERTY
THIRTEEN CoNvlcTS EScApE
FROM CALIFORNIA PRIs On.
One of Them is Killed and Another
MortaIiy stabbed-Take OFFICERS of
Prison Along as Shield and Safely
Pass Calling Gun.

| Folsom, Cal, July 2S.-Thirteen des-
perate prisoners confined in the Fol,
som penitenuary MADE a successful
break for liberty at the breakfast
| hour. After q fierce fight ii the cap
tain's Office, during which a turnkey
was fatally stabbed, guard killed and
another officer badly wounded, the
conyicts- seized a quantity OF arms and
ammunition, and using The warren
and other officers for shield from
their pursuers, made good tae!r es-
cape. 1t is believed they are MAX
ing for the Bald mountain. State MI
litia, ordered out by Governor Pardee,
have gone to the scene.
The wounded: C. ]. Cochrane
turnkey, stabbed in the back, may
die; William L. Cotter, q guArl. cut
in the abdomen and died aIrer five
hours; w c. Palmer. cut il he head.
The break occurred about a. N.
The convicts made Immediately for
the Office q the captain ct the cuard
R. j. Murphy. There they seized War
den Wilkinson. his grandson, Harry
Wilkinson; Captain Murphy and sew.
eral other officers and guards. A des-
perate fight took place. The convicts
were armed with knives and razors
and with these they assaulted Warden
den's clothing was slashed into shreds
with razor, but the blade did not
touch the flesh. Turnkey Cochrane
fought the convicts with q chair, rain
ing blows upon them right and left
Finally he was felled by knife
thrust in the back. Guard Cotter was
cut in the abdomen so that his entrails
protruded, while Palmer was severely
cut in the head. The floor of the Of
fee was covered with blood
The officers were easily outnum-
bered and soon relieved of their arms.
Then using the officers as a shield,
the conyicts started for the arrory
post on the outskirts Of the peniten-
tiary grounds. They passed Calling
gun on one of the walls, but the
guards We're afraid to turn il on the
convicts. When the armory post was
reached, officers there attempted to
interfere, but were quickly overpow-
cred. Then, after further fortifying
themselves with rifles, knives, pistols
and ammunition, dash for the coun-
try was made.
Convicts, each armed with rifles,
marched on either side OF Warden
Wilkinson, who was threatened with
death if he made an attempt to es-
cape. and the officers were told that If
any OF the pursuers took the life of
one OF their number that they would
retaliate, life for life. At Mormon
bridge, about mile from the peniten-
tiary, the warden, his son and Cap
tain Murphy were released and sent
back. The others were carried along
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-07-30
Enoineer and Fireman Killed.

Peoria, July 27.-The Santa Fe lin
tied out of Chicago for the west was
wrecked at the crossing of the Rock
Island near Princeville. The accident
resulted from an open switch Engi-
neer Ed O'Brien and Fireman Charles
Vogel, both of Fort Madison, Ia, were
instantly killed. Express Messenger
r. l.. B. Budway and his assistant,
Ed Parshall, both Of Chicago, sus-
tanned minor injuries. Traffic on tho
road was delayed for some hours.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-07-30
Re!iance to Defend Gun.

Newport, R. L, July 2S.-After Mon.
day race between the Reliance, the
Constitution and the Columbia, in
which the former again demonstrated
her superiority, the challenge COM
mittee Of the New York Yacht club Sc
.ected the Reliance as the defender of
the Americas cup. 1t was also de-
cided to discontinue the trial races.
MessIs. Morgan OF the Columbia and
Belmont OF the Constitution were per-
fect.y satisfied with the choice of the
con4-,itcea. They are both of the opin-
ion that the Reliance is the fastest Of
the trio. OF the showing Of the three
oo4;a uu3i.-a TIC season the Reliance
is fairly entitled to be the defending
vessel In every race she has crossed
the finish line ahead, and has lost but
few races on time allowances. 1t is
probable the defender will proceed to
Bristol for a thorough overhauling.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-07-30
Throwing Away a Fortune.

A poor Austrian official in the civil
service bought two tickets in the Hun
garian philanthropic state lottery. a
very low, and he sent back one of the
tickets to the lottery office and asked
that the money he had paid for 1t
might be returned. This very ticket
won the first prize at the drawing,
amounting to 100000 llronen, a sum
which would have made the official
rich beyond his utmost dreams if he
had not at the last moment let his own
good fortune slip out of his hand.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-07-30
Never Tense Z Horse.

Teasing a horse is something that
should not be tolerated. A horse can
not understand joke like man, and
the teasing will make him vicious
Teasing a colt or calf affords children
and thoughtless men amusement fol
the time being, but these usually de
velop into vicious animals. 1 once had
a calf when L was a young man, and
let him bunt me around the lot and !
thought it was fun. Later he was
ruler of the roost," and he found an
early grave"-that is, he became so
grave that he had to pay the penalty
by going over the block-St. Louis Re
public.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-07-30
The Place For 1t.

what are you snorting aboutY
asked the young walrus of the old one,
who was perusing scrap of newspa-
per.
Here's a doctor who says it's I'M
healthy to go into the water after a
meal. How would we get it if we
didn't|-Philadelph Press.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-07-30

A lady was once talking to Queen
Elizabeth of Roumania and advanced
the theory that sorrow in childhood
cast shadow over the whole life, rem
dering happiness in later years impos-
sible
do not believe it," replied the
queen. "Happiness is like an ocean.
all its many sorrows, provided only
that you do not persist in looking back
ward"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-07-30
with the CONFLICTS.

with the convtcts.
Further on the convicts went to a
farmers house, seized his four horse
team and wagon, Quilted the house Of
everything OF value, took the farmer
with them as a driver and headed for
Bald mountain. Evidently it is their
intention to reach Alabaster cave, sit
uated near this mountain.
All the convicts are still at large.
Among the officers carried off by them
is General Overseer McDonough.
Some fears are felt for his safety, as
he bears the especial ill-wtll of the
convicts.
Governor Pardee ordered company
H OF P1acerville to the scene.
The several hundred remaining pris-
oners made no attempt to get away.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-07-30

The Congregational Ladies Aid
Society will give an ice cream social
in the park on Saturday afternoon
and evening. They will begin to
serve cream and cake at three
o'clock p. N. There will be candy
stand on the grounds and counter
where some valuable articles can
be had. Preparations are being
made to give everybody a good
time. Come and enjoy the good
things of the occasion.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-07-30

j. H. Bryan held Sunday School
Institute at the Christian Church,
commencing Saturday evening
and continuing over Sunday. clos
ing Monday evening with his lect-
ure entitled, THAT Boy and His
Pa" His work was much appre-
Glazed, and he remained for the
conve ation and helped to make it a
success with his instruction along
the line of Sunday School work.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-07-30

DIED Tuesday evening, July %,
at his home in Oaktfeld, Flndlay
Donald in his seventy fifth year.
He died of paralysis after a short
illness. Funeral services were con
Quoted to day by Rev. Sloan. In
terrnent in the Bowman cemetery.
We will endeavor to give a more ex-
tended notice next week.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-07-30
Only Place For Him.

Some one said to Brother Dickey:
Here's a story of man who has
five wives
Brother Dickey didn't reply for a sec
Ond or two. Then he said:
Il s'pose dey'll keep him dar all de
time now?'
keep him where?"
''Why, in de asylum, Of co'se"-At-
lanta Constitution
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-07-30
First National Bank Certificate,
No. 6S7o.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT. OFFICE OF
COMPTROLLER OF THE CURRENCY.
WASHINGTON n q TTJVT 1QO3

TREASURY DEPARTMENT. OFFICE OF
CONPrROLLER OF THE CURRENCY.
WASHINGTON, d. G. JULY !, 1908.
WHEREAS: By satisfactory evidence
presented to the undersigned, it has been
made to appear that THE First National
Bank of Extra" located in the town of Ex-
ira, in the county of Audubon, and State
OF Iowa, has complied with all the provis-
ions of the statutes of the United States,
required to be complied with before an as
ISOLATION shall be authorized to COM
mence the business of banking;
Now THEREFORE, l., Thomas P. Kane,
Deputy and, Acting Comptroller of the
Currency, do hereby certify that 1.-THE
First National Bank of Extra, located in
the town of Extra, in the county of Audu-
bon, and state of Iowa, is authorized to
commence the business of Banking as
provided in section fifty one hundred and
sixty nine of the Revised Statutes of the
United States.
In TESTIMONY WHEREOF Wit
ness my hand and seal of office
(sEAL) this seventh day of July, 1903.
7. p. KANE,
= Deputy and Acting Comptroller of the
CURRENCY.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-07-30
What He Did.

What did that man do to make him,
self SO famous?' asked the inquirer,
gazing curiously at an individual who
formed the central of a social group.
TO the best Of my knowledge" re-
plied the cynic. 'be did the public''
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-07-30
No Elapsing Years,

Claude-Miss Thirtyodd seems to hold
her age well.
Maud-Hold her age! Why, she hasn't
let so Of single year since she's been
twenty -fve!Baltimore Herald.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-07-30

Miss Ida Patty is recovering nice
ly from the accident near Hamlin 8
week ago when her arm was hur,
in the wreck of the buggy in which
herself and grand mother, Mrs,
WiEChell. We're seated.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-07-30

aeNo man or woman in the state will
hesitate to speak well of Chamberlain's
Stomach and Liver Tablets after once
trying them. They always produce a
pleasant movement of the bowels i'm
prove the appetite and strengthen the
digestion. For sale by Nick Dotfing
& Co.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-07-30

We understand J. B. J. Lohner
has made arrangements with E. A
Armstrong to sell land with him
John is one of the most honest and
straight forward young men of the
county and sure to give conscien,
stious advice to all buyers. He has
selected land along the new trolley
line from Des Moines to Audubon
and west and has property that will
constantly increase in value.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-07-30
No Pity Shown.

For years fate was after me con.
tinuously" writes F. A. Gulledge, Yer
bena, Ala, 81 had terrible case of
Piles, causing "a tumors. When all
failed Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured
me. Equally good for burns and all
aches and pains. Only 25c at Nick
Doffing & Co.'S Drug Store.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-07-30

Chris Hansen the West Extra
grocer has brancned out in bust
ness by purchasing the coal bust
ness of the Davenport Elevator
company and will handle all the
Sdifferents productions of the mines
held by that company.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-07-30

The Ladies of the Congregational
Aid Society are re luested to to come
1.-THE Park at three o'clock Saturday
AFTERNOON to attend to important
business of the society.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-07-30

Soren r.. Nelson, who has resided
west OF town for number of years,
moved here yesterday and will as
sist in at the Chris J. Sorensen gro
CerV store
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-07-30
Mrs. Statzell is business visitor
in Atlantic, since Tuesday.

Mel Graham of Audubon was in
the city on business Tuesday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-07-30

Miss Lillis Hays, of Audubon,
passed Tuesday night in town as a
delegate to the Tri County Conven-
ton. She has an esta blished repu-
tation as a tirst-class teacher.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-07-30

Mrs. Geo. Johnson of Audubon
was delegate to the Tri-County
Convention held in the Christian
church Tuesday night and We'd
nesday
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-07-30
HaDDinesS.

He-There is one woman in this
world who can thank me for render
ing her happy for life.
She-Why, ! didn't know you We're
married
Helm not broke the engage
ment--Cincinnat Enquirer.