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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-02-04

through here, why, can promise you,
you'll git business, and you'll git a.
plenty, too"
Unconsciously Buford's eye wander
ed over to the portly form of the
negress, who sat tanning herself a
little apart from the others. He
smiled again with the quizzical look
on his face. How about that, Aunt
Lucy?" he asked.
DO hit, Mass william" replied the
colored woman at once with convic-
ton, and extending an energetic fore.
finger you dess do whut this yer
man says. Eff they's any money to be
made a-cookin', kin do all the cookin'
ever you wants, eff you-all kin git any
thing to cook. Vas, suh!"
, You amt maxim no mistake" re-
sumed Sam. you go in and git your
land filed on, and put you up a sod
mouse or dugout for the first season
because lumber's awful high out here.
It's pretty late to do anything with
a crop this year., even If you had any
breakin' done, but you can take your
winter, and thatll make you a good
livin., too. But-'scuse me, have you
ever farmed 1t much?"
well, sir" said Buford slowly, 81
used to plant corn and cotton, back
IN Kentucky. befo' the war" =
Sam looked at him, puzzled "I allow
ed you'd never ranched it much" he
said, vaguely. How'd you happen to
come out bere?"
The quizzical smile again crossed
Buford's face. 81 think shall have to
give that up. on my honor" he. said
1--WE just seem to have started West
and to have kept going until we got
here" .-
From Kentucky, eh?'' said Sam
slowly and meditatively. "WeH, 1t
don't make no difference where you
come from; we want good men in
here, and you'll find this a good coun.
try, I'll gamble that. Now I must be
gittin' along over toward Plum Gen.
ire. See you again if you stop in
here on White Woman-see you sew
eral times a week, like enough. You
must come up to Ellis soon as you git
Strengthened out. Say" and he drew
Buford to one side as he whispered to
him-"say, they's mighty fine
girl-works In the depot hotel
Norys her name-youll see her IL you
ever come up to town. I'm awful gone
on that girl, and If you git any chanel.
il you hapen to be up there, you just
put in good word for me. won't you?
I'd do as much for you"
Buford listened with grave polite
ness, though with twinkle in his eye,
and promised to do what he could.
Encouraged at this, Sam stepped up
and shook hands with Mrs. Buford,
and with the girl, not forgetting Aunt
Lucy, an act which singularly i'm
PRESSED that late inhabit.dt Of a diff
ferent land, and made him her fast
friend for life.
well, so long," he said to them all
in general as he turned away, "and
good luck to you. You amt maxim no
mistake in settlin' here. Goodbye
till | see you all again"
He stepped into the blackboard and
clucked to his little team, the dust
again rising from under the wheels.
The eyes OF those remaining followed
him already yearningly. AS Buford
turned he stumbled and kicked aside
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-02-04
DIDN'T BELIEVE
Tina. COTE. Was tho Real Trouble.

That Coffee Was the Real Trouble.
I Some people founder around and
take everything that's recommended
TO them but finally find out that cof'
fee is the real cause Of their troubles.
An Oregon man says:
For Is years was troubled with
my stomach. was steady coffee
drinker but didn't suspect that az
the cause doctored with good doc
tors and got no help. then took
almost anything which someone else
had been cured with but to no good. !
was very bad last summer and could
not work at times.
ION December 2, 1902. was taken
go bad the Doctor said could not live
over twenty-four hours at the most
and made all preparations to die.
could hardly eat anything, everything
distressed me and was weak and sick
all over. When In that condition COT.
fee was abandoned and l was put ON
Postum, the change In my feelings
came quickly after the drink that was
poisoning me was removed.
"The pain and sickness fell away
from nae and began to get well day
by day SO stuck to 1t until now am
well and strong again. can eat heartily
with no headache. heart trouble or the
awful sickness of the old coffee days.
l drink all I wish of Postum without
any harm and enjoy 1t immensely.
"This seems like q wonderfully
strong story but would refer you to
the First National Bank. The Trust
Banking Co.. or any merchant or
Grants Pass, Ore. In regard to my
standing and will send sworn state
ment of this II you wish. You can
also use my name" Name given BY
Postum Co., Battle Creek. Mich.
Still there are many who persistent
ly fool themselves by saying Coffee
don't hurt me-" ten days trial OF
Postum in its place will tell the truth
and many times save life.
There's q reason"
Look for the little book Tho RoaA
to Wellvills" In each package
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-02-04
RUSSIAN REPLY
IS SATISFACTORY
So Says Last Advices Received
by State Department in
Washinton.
NEWS IS ON GOOD AUTHORITY
Said that Russia Has Made Concess-
ions that Japan viii Accept. All
Depends Now on the Attitude of
Japan.

Washington, Jan. 30.-The Associat-
ed Press has the authority Of the
British ambassador at St. Petersburg
Tor the announcement that the Russian
reply, which it is expected will be de-
livered today, Is satisfactory. AL
though no further details are obtain
able 1t is assumed, IL the information
OF the ambassador is correct, that Ras-
STA has made certain concessions and
that Great Britain will prevail on Jap
an to accept them as satisfactory.
The statement OF the British ambas-
sador was from st. Petersburg to the
British legation in Toxic. where Mr..
Griscom heard Of 1t and cabled the
news to the state department, the ca
blegram arriving over night.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-02-04

ment in silence, shading her eyes still
with her curved hand.
st is much alike, all this country, I
should think"
But what she would have thought
was broken into by a sudden exclama-
ton from farther back in the wagon.
A large black face appeared at the
aperature under the front wagon bow,
and the owner of it spoke with GER
tain oracular vigor.
80 Gawd, Mass William, less jess
stop right yer! clare, Use jess
wore to plum FRAGILE, a-travelin' an
a-travelin'! Eff we gwine settle; why,
less settle, thass all say!"
The driver of the wagon sat silent
for moment. Then quietly. and
with no comment, he unbuckled the
reins and threw them out and down
upon the ground on either side of the
wagon.
whoa, boys" he called to the
rorses, which were too weary to note
that they were no longer asked to go
farther on. Then the driver got de-
liberately down.
wen turn out here" he said, strik-
ing his heel upon the ground with
significant gesture, as was an uncon-
scious custom among the men who
chose out land for themselves in a
new region. "We1l stop here for
bite to eat, and l reckon we won't
20 any farther west. how Is this
country around here for water?"
ooh, that?" said Sam. why, say,
you couldn't very well hit it much bet
ter. Lessn mile farther down this
trail to the south you come to the
Sinks of the White Woman Creek.
They's most always some water in
that creek, and you can git it there
any place by diggin' ten or twenty
feet"
That's good" said the stranger.
That's mighty good" He turned to
the wagon side and called out to his
wife. Come, Lizzie" he said, 'get
out, dear, and take rest. Wen have
O bite to eat and then we1l talk this
al over"
The woman to whom he spoke next
appeared at the wagon front and was
aided to the ground. Tall, slender,
black clad, with thin, pale face, she
seemed even more unsuited than her
husband to the prospect which lay
before them. Immediately behind her
there clambered down from the wag-
on, with many groanings and COM
plants, the goodly bulk of the black
woman who had earlier given her ad-
vice. "Set down yer, Mis- Lizzie, in
the shade" she said, spreading a
rug upon the ground upon the side of
the wagon farthest from the sun. Set
down an git q ress. Gawd knows we
all needs it--this yer fo'saken ken
try. Tain good as Mizzoury, let lone
Kaintucky er Ole Vehginny--no,
mani"
There was thus now established, by
the chance of small things, the loca.
ton of home. 1t was done. 1t was
decided. There was relief at once
upon every countenance. Now these
persons were become citizens of this
land. Unwittingly, or at least tacitly,
this was admitted when the leader Of
Z this little party advanced to the side
or the blackboard and offered his hand.
sms name Is Buford," he said slow
~ and witch grave courtesy. This Is
my wife; my niece, Miss Beauchamp
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-02-04

Your name, sir, don't know, but we
are very glad to meet YOU"
MY names Poston, said Sam, as
he also now climbed down from his
seat, seeing that the matter was
clinched and that ne had gained fam
lily for his county-"Sam Poston. I
run the livery barn. Do you allow
you'll move up to Ellisville and live
tnere?"
well, I've started out to get some
land" said Buford. "and | presume
that the first thing Is to find that and
get the entry made. Then We'll have
to live on it till we can commute 1t.
don't know that it would suit us at
Ellisville just yet 1t must be rather
hard town, from all can learn, and
hardly fit for ladies'" ..
That's So" said Sam, at amt just
the quietest place in the world for
women-folks. STILL" he added apollo.
getically, folks soon gets used to
the noise. l don't mind it no more
at ALL"
Buford smiled as he glanced quiz
zically at the faces of his women.
folks" At this moment Sam broke
out with loud exclamation.
Now, you listen to me. I'll tell
you what! You see, this here place
where we are now is just about mile
from the White Woman Sinks, and
that Is, as was sayin', just about half
way between Ellisville and Plum Cen.
ire. Now, look here. This country's
goin' to boom. They's goin' to be a
plenty of people come in here right
along. Therell be a regular travel
from Ellis down to Plum Centre, and
it's too long trip to make between
meals. You just go down to the
White Woman and drive your stake
there. Take up a quarter for each
of you. Put you up a sod house as
quick as you can-Ill git you help
Tor that. Now, if you can git/anything
to cook, and can give meals to my
stage outfit when l carry passengers
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-02-04
ANOTHER CRITICAL STAGE.
Everything Now Depends on Japan's
Attitude,

St. Petersburg, Jan. 30.--It is fully
realized here that the forwarding OF
the answer will mark another critical
stage in the negotiations, everything
depending on Japan's attitude. II Is
feared that despite pacific influences
the hands of authorities may be
forced, on account Of the excitement
of the press and Of the people. A
high official said:
cot course we cannot prevent war.
Russia will do her utmost to offer
Japan basis for durable peace, but
there are limits beyond which we can
not go. In Korea, we grant practically
everything, and in Manchuria, we al
ready recognize all the treaty rights
OF Japan and all the other powers.
Should Japan reject our conciliatory
propositiC~s the world must place the
responsibility upon Japan"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-02-04
APPALLING DISASTER IN MINE.
Nearly Two Hundred Suffoeated at
Cheswick, Pa.

cheswick, Pa.
Pittsburg, Jan. 26.-From all that
can be gathered at / a. m. between
$50 and 100 men are lying dead In the
headings and passageways OF the
Harwick mine OF the Allegheny Coal
company at Cheswick, the result OF a
terrific explosion yesterday. Cage
after cage has gone down into the
mine and come up again but only one
miner of all those who went Gown to
work has been brought to the surface.
The rescued. man is Adolpf Gunia. He
is still In semi-conscious condition
at the temporary hospital at the rude
school house on the hillside above
the mine.
Pittsburg, Jan. 27.--it Is now known
that there are about 1870 tn the Har-
wick mine. All efforts 70 rescue
them have thus far failed, and there
is no hope that any Of them are
alive.
Pittsburg, Jan. 2S.-3eventy-one
bodies have been brought to the sur
face. Only eighteen OF these have
been identified. The Allegheny Coal
company last night said that In all
174 men were killed In the mine.
Pittsburg, Pa. Jan. 29.--Burial pro-
cessions and rescue parties In charge
OF newly recovered bodies passed
each other yesterday on the road that
leads from the Harwick mine to the
morgue, and many were the pathetic
scenes. OF the 103 bodies recovered
and taken to the school house morgue,
thirty-nine have been identified and
eighteen have been buried.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-02-04
MAYOR IS ENUMERATED.
Judge Discharges Him and censures
CoroneTs Jury.

Chicago, Jan. 28.-Mayor Carter II.
Harrison yesterday was released on a
writ of habeas corpus by Judge Rich
ard s. Tuthlll, who said that the may
or, In his opinion, could not be held
legally In connection with any respon-
sibility for the loss of SIC lives In the
Iroquois theater fire OF December 30.
The Judge declared that the mayor
was In no way guilty or liable. and
that the coroner's jury. In ordering
Mayor Harrison held to grand jury,
had put an unjust stigma on the may
or. Mayor Harrison had been con-
structively arrested on a mittimus is
sued by Coroner Traeger. This war
rant was served on the mayor Tues
day.
Some men drink 20 drown their
sorrow. or course drink brings more
sorrow. but when there's more drinks.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-02-04
X PIeases John.

John d. Rockefeller makes 1t GUS
tom to address his servants at morn
ing and evening prayers. One of the
maids was asked by friend IL she
appreciated the discourses.
81 never thought of that" she re-
piled. And then she added: II only
looks at the old man. and | thinks to
myself: You poor dear gentleman.
cow you are enjoying yourself"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-02-04
DROPS DEAD WHEN SENTENCED
Sensation In Case Of Whitaker Wright
a. In London.

London, Jan. 27.-After twelve days
trial, the jury in the Kings bench di.
vision of the high court of justice,
yesterday found Whitaker Wright
guilty OF fraud on all the counts, and
no was sentenced to seven years
penal servitude. Within an hour
Wright was dead. His death was
attributed to heart disease.
Mr.. Wright was attacked with a
sudden indisposition after he left the
court and was attended by two doc.
tors.
London, Jan. pa post norton
examination has shown that Whitaker
Wright committed suicide by taking
cyanide of potassium. II Is reported
that six-chambered revolver, fully
loaded, was found In Wright's pocket
by the police. The investigation naue
indicates that Wright must have swai-
lowed the poison while standing be-
fore Justice Bigham, after receiving
his sentence. II Is recalled that
Wright pulled a handkerchief from his
pocket and appeared to wipe his face
and It is surmised that under cover OF
this he took the fatal dose.
FRESH BEEF FOR RUSSIAN ARMY.
San Francisco, Jan. 2s,-Three
special freight trains have just ar
rived here from Kansas City and
Omaha with large quantity OF mess
beef designed for the Russian army
In the Orient In the three trains
there was an aggregate OF about sew
enty cars, and they contained over
three million pounds Of beef. The
trains came west on fast time, In
order that the beef could be carried
across the Pacific on the steamer sail
ing from here the end Of this month
or early In February. This large ship
ment is to be split In two on the
other side, half going to Port Arthur
and the remainder To Yladivostook.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-02-04

One OF the features of the Paris
motor show is an absolutely noiseless..
car. Persons In he neighborhood
of one of these will not know there
was car within mile until they
wake up In the hospital.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-02-04
kanoaroos Beino Killed OF.

The kangaroos are disappearing IN
Australia. Since 1877 1t is stated that
7,4O7,S63 of them have been kiIIed
there.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-02-04

We do not charge that the weather
bureau is corrupt like the postoffice
department, but great deal OF In
fertor weather Is palmed off on the
people, who pay good price for q
high-class article,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-02-04

, II hear you're dissatisfied with your
Doctors bill" yes, / don't think he
is entitled to two hundred and nifty
dollars for that operation why
not?" Because II he was more, he'd
claim more
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-02-04

Howes-"Don't like this cold wealth.
err, oh? Why only last summer you
were complaining of the heat"
Barpes--"Not of the heat itself, but
rather OF It's untimeliness. II would
be all right II reserved for such wealth
or az this"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-02-04

Nodd--"Awfully sorry to hear your
house burned down. Did you save
anythingY" Todd-"oh, yes. After
some very lively work we managed
to get out all the things we didn't
want"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-02-04

Some men waste a lot OF time won.
dering how the world got along be-
fore they came into II and how It is
going to get along after they leave 1t.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-02-04

What distinguished foreigner aid
cd the Americans In the revolution2"
asked the teacher OF the Juvenile,
class. God" promptly answered q
small pupil who had been to Sunday
school.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-02-04

We'll, SNOWFALL" said the patron
to the dusky waiter, how did you
ever come by a name like that2"
We'll, sab, I was born In Chicago.
Reckon you never seen q Chicago
SNOWFALL. sah?"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-02-04

AVOID FRAUDULENT INVITATIONS.
Use the genuine Russ Bleaching Blue and
preserve your clothes. All grocers, 100
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-02-04

It's as difficult to convince stub
born man as 1t Is to fatten a wind
mill ty running corn through It.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-02-04
Stops the Cough and
Works on the Cold
laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Price ESQ

Blood will tell but the more braina
man has the less he will tell.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-02-04

Vests Cream Gum, ''white Sue, !" "Biaclc
Joe" and "A Pleasant Smile" are guaran.
teed to BIO absolutely pure and healthfuL
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-02-04

A man has to be somebody before |
no can secure an appropriate nick. !
name. '
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-02-04

Wife-"There was man around to-
day selling big brass burglar alarm
bells'to put on the front Of the house
SO ordered one" Husband-"What.
you know we haven't anything worth
stealing" Wife--"I know, but It will
make the neighbors think we have"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-02-04

a bleached buffalo skull, vs!eh -
half hidden In the red grs,u 4. Kin
feet.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-02-04

No woman ever admits outside tho
divorce court that she drew q mat
rimonial blank.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-02-04

DE trouble wifi dat man." said Eras-
mus Pinkley, rs dat he's too ambi-
tious." But he won't work." ans
wered Miss Miami Brown. mo-.
He's one of desc people dat would
rather imagine hisself ridIn' In an
automobile dan git down to business
ano push n wheelbarroW."
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-02-04

lurpin--"Come with me TO the
zoo. Jenks---"No, thank you; III
stay ut home. My eldest daughter
does the kangaroo walk. my second
daughter talks like a parrot, my SON
laughs like q hyena, my wife watches
me like a hawk, my cook Is as cross
as q bear. and my nother-in-law says
I'm an old gorilla. When I go any.
where I want q change"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-02-04

'syyfEAf<4. 1903. 3, s. YorA
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-12-23
snm huntlnr SATURDAY nlght.

sum hunting Saturday night
Oh. yes! Another wedding has oc-
Cured on our creek-T. W. Ball and
Miss Mira Borders were the parties.
May peace and happiness be their
lot.
Jay Hays has returned home from
Cats fork OF Blaine, where he has
been working in the interest OF a
hickory company.
The little folks on our creek say
they know Christmas is close for they
saw Santa Claus the other day.
]. B. Justice, the tax collector OF
district No %, is hustling up the
boys and getting their money. That
is right J. b.
Rev. A. ]. Thompson preached at
Matte last Sunday at 10 a. M, to a
large and attentive congregation
Also, Rev. Abraham preached at the
same place the same day at 3 p. m
Lora Poe says OF all the roses sh'
ever saw she thinks the one ON Lit
tie Blaine is the prettiest
| ]. o. Moore, NJ. D., and Scott Hay
were out killing english sparrows tn
other day. Think they were verl
, successful judging from the suppl!
they brought in.
Mrs. Colonel Ward is very sick.
Joe Moore is talking of going bacI
/, to Ohio. Sorry to have him leay
; US as he is a good citizen.
Mat Moore and wife we're visitin
/ at his mothers the other day.
/ Dave Moore went to Georges cree
the other day to haul coal for hi
: brother, H. X. Two Boys.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-12-23
PAINTsvIIIB

Thsthres-year-old con Of Garland
Castle. near Paintsvllle. threw load
cd shotgun she'll into an open crate.
The shell exploded and landed ten
shot into tAp little fellows body. He
will recover.
The Aerogen Coal Company win put
modern plant In the old Wheeler
mine on Muddy branch and operate
on a large scale. Electricity viii be
used. This mine is Of excellent quail
lily and was used before the war for
domestic purpose and for coaling
steamboats,.
MIRA J. n. sagraves Ia quite III at
her home. She was taken suddenly
with an acute case OF neuralgia.
There has been Installed In the Of
flee and residence Of j. c. G. Mayo.
a Daylight Acetylne Gas Plant. Tho
light lie certainly fine. and the office
and household are lighter than day.
The light is brighter and purer than
Gas, or gasoline. and everyone who
has aecn Il Ia delighted with Il.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-12-23
BIG G AS WELL.
Our County Now Has One Of the
Largest.

Our columns have contained brief
mention of gas well struck by the
drlllers who have been at work on
Gaines creek, in the Cherokee dis
trict of this county.
From the best information obtain
able we are now able to state with
reasonable certainty that the well is
the strongest in Kentucky and one Of
the strongest in the entire count
ry. When the vein was first reach
ed the tools we're blown out OF the
well with great force and some of
the employees were asphyxiated. EN-
cry device at hand was tried in the
effort to stop the flow. but with no
success. Appliances were imported
for the purpose and the gas was fl
nally put under control. but this
lasted only short while. as the
enormous pressure again broke ey-
erything loose a saw mill some dis
lance away has not been run since
on account Of the danger Of igni'
ton.
This well is one Of a number be
ing drilled by the Standard Oil Com
pany in this county.
In speaking OF this well the Gray
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-12-23
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Miss Jessie Maynard, OF Donithon,
visited at this place recently,
Anna Wilson is sick Of typhoid fe-
yer, but is some better.
s. Beaire will leave for Portsmouth
Monday, where he has job on the
Norfolk and Western r. r.
There will be an entertainment at
Effie on Friday night Dec. 20. A
large crowd is expected. Everybody
is invited. No admission will be
charged.
Mrs. Jennie Bailey is very low with
stomach trouble aud is not expected tc
live.
Miss Grace Frasher. OF Fort Gay,
spent week with relatives at this
place and returned home Monday.
Pharoah Webb. Of Carroll, W. Va,
was a pleasant visitor here Sunday
Married, on Thursday. 10Th, Mr., AL
bert Cyrus. aged 20 years, to Miss
Francis webb, aged %, Rev, l.. d.
Bryan, Of Fort Gay, offlciated,
Railroad BILL,