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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-05-05
Real Balm of Gilead.

The real balm OF GlIead IS the dried
juice of low shrub, it is said, which
grows in Syria. 1t is very valuable
and scarce, for the amount of balm
yielded by one shrub never exceeded
sixty drops a day. According to Jo-
sephus, the balm or balsam of Gilead
was one of the presents given by the
queen of Sheba to King Solomon. The
ancient Jewish physicians prescribed
it evidently for dyspepsia and melan-
cholia
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-05-05
Whooping Cough.

In the spring Of 1901 my children
had whooping cough" says Mrs. d
w. Capps, of Capps, Ala. 81 used
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with
the most satisfactory results. L think
this is the best remedy / have ever
seen for whooping cough.n This rem
edy keeps the cough loose. lessons the
severity and frequency of the cough.
ing spells and counteracts any tend
ency toward pneumonia. For sale by
Nick Doffing & Co.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-05-05
Nick Doffing q Co., Extra and c.
l.. RiSOr7. Rravfnn

do not hesitate to recommend Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure to their friends and
customers. Indigestion causes more
i'll health than anything else. 1t de-
ranges the stomach, and brings on
all manner ofdisease. Kodol Dyspep-
STA Cure digests what you eat, cures
indigestion, dyspepsia and all stom-
ach disorders. Kodol is not only a
perfect digestant but tissue building
tonic as we'll. Renewed health, per-
feet strength and increased vitality
follows its use.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-05-05
Gets Nothing.

Hicks = The way Bragley talks of
providing for his wife he seems to
think nothing too good for her. Wicks
Him. And the way he actually pro-
vides for her he seems to think moth
ing is good enough for her.-Philadel-
phia Ledger
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-05-05
GRAY
Bargains In Land

100 acres near Gray at $500, fine improves
mentS.
I7o acres six miles from town at $1,000, wei
improved an near the German Luthera
church.
$500.
so acres near German Lutheran church at
10000, this farm is a fine one.
100 acres near Manning at S67.5o If taken
within thirty days.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-05-05
Didn't want an Elephant.

can elephant must be a pretty ex-
pensive ANIMAL"
Eyes; I wish had enough money to
buy one.''
What do you want with an ele-
phant?"
Il don't; merely expressed wish
Tor the Observation-Disclosures Press.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-05-05
State Eays Death Claims.

Des Moines, May 2.-The state Of
iowa paid up for damages on account
of a fatal accident in February, when
two women lost their lives in an ele-
vator at the state house. Warrants
were delivered to DR.. c. b. Fountain
of Valley Junction for $4,000, to Anil
Hoch OF Milford for $500, and to DR..
Fountain as guardian for his son for
$4,000. The aged Mr.. Hoch, as he re-
ceipted for the warrant, completely
broke down. 1t was his wife and his
daughter who We're killed. The legis-
lature made the appropriation. though
no claim was filed, but in recognition
of the responsibility of the state.
Four Burned to Death in Boxcar.
Council Bluffs, May 2.-Three men
and boy We're burned to death in a
here early this morning. The four
are believed to have been hoboes try
ing to steal a ride, but no clue to
their identity has been obtained, as
their clothes were practically de-
stroyed. The car was discovered
afire while being switched, and the
cries of the men for help were heard
by the trainmen, but all succumbed
to the flames before they could be
reached. The car was filled with bed
ding and it is presumed the fire
started from the men smoking.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-05-19

wagon. This slender rod easily
reached the water, and Jessie
thrashed the surface with all possible
visor A projecting branch from the
pole caught her cap, and 1t fell into
the creek, where the tide swept It
under the bridge.
With a cry of dismay, Jessie turned
and dashed across, almost falling be.
meath the feet Of horse.
whoa, JIM"
Checked In a slow trot by pair Of
taut lines, an old farm horse stopped
so suddenly as to rattle the contents
Of the wagon. The driver, boy of
seventeen, dropped the lines and
leaped lightly to the bridge.
did he hit you, little girl?"
Jessie Garden stumbled and fell Just
beyond the horses hoofs. Before the
boy could reach her, she was on her
feet and peering over the bridge.
There 1t is! There 1t isl" she
exclaimed, dancing in excitement and
dismay. "Oh, what will COVE say?
Boy, get me my capt"
The youth, startled at the imperi.
GUS summons, followed her gaze and
caught glimpse of the cap as it was
carried along by the tide. Looking
up the road, he placed his fingers be.
tween his teeth and whistled shrllly.
A large Newfoundland dog came
towards him, leaping in huge bounds.
Hey, Prince, go get it," He pointed
to the cap, now whirling in an eddy.
Prince soon reached the cap, and,
holding it well above the water,
turned for the bank. The sides were
steep and slippery, but the boy took
firm hold of the dogs collar, and after
a struggle hauled him to solid ground
Prince dropped the cap, filling the air
with spray as he shook himself,
wagged his tail, and lolled his tongue
in canine self-satisfaction.
Here is your cap" said the boy, as
he held a much bedraggled piece Of
millinery gingerly at arms length.
Thank you, boyl" said Jessie,
smiling through tears which were
yelling in her eyes. With a little
sigh of relief she noted that the gov.
erness was not in sight. Jessie patted
the dog on the head, and with a ro-
guish glance addressed her unknown
companion.
What is your manner" she asked,
with the direct frankness of twelve
years.
MY name is Burt-John Burt"
MY name is Jessie Garden" said
the young lady as she crawled through
the fence unassisted by her new ac-
Quaintance. The courtesy expected
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-05-19
CHAPTER TWO.
Jessie Garden.

Jessie Garden.
IT don't care to pick flowersi !
want to stay right where am. Let
me stay and watch for one Of those
thingumbobs in the water. Please,
Govie!"
Jessie Garden chung firmly to an
iron rod of the old bridge, and spoke
with the pleading defiance of a
spoiled child of twelve. The COVER.
ness smiled sadly down upon the
pouting lips and rebellious eyes.
Certainly, my DEAR" replied Miss
Maiden. Don't lean out over the
bridge, sweetheart, and keep away
from the creek. l shall not be gone
long. You will be very careful, won't
you, Jessie?"
Just awful careful, COVE. There's
one of those spidery things now!"
Jessie was spending her first sum-
mer in the country. For three weeks
she had been living in the Bishop
farmhouse. So many things had
happened that the memory Of the
Garden mansion in Boston had be.
come a dream. The Bishops were
distant relatives of General Marshall
Garden, the banker; and to them had
been consigned the welfare of his
daughter, in special charge Of a
trusted governess.
Jessie peered over the rail and
watched the waters in vain for an.
other Of the "thingumbobs." She ran
back and forth and threw sticks and
stones into the creek in vain at
tempt to lure its denizens to the sur
face. Then she spied a hoop-pole
which had fallen from a passing
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-05-19
Gown for short Woman.

A certain very rich American WON.
an living abroad went to her Paris
dressmaker last fall and asked him
to make her becoming gown.
Il look short in everything" said
she, land very stout. Make something
which will become my style WELL"
The man dressmaker thought and
thought and finally he achieved a
gown which, when put on, answered
the purpose admirably. It heightened
the woman and made her look more
slender. This gown, which was made
of taffeta, was nearly four inches
upon the floor in front. The back
fell away in a very long and very
graceful line. The skirt, while 1t was
full, was fitted around the hips and
the fullness all came in down below.
The result was charming.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-05-19
Pretty Cotton Ornaments.

Lovely ornaments are to be worn
this spring, made of cotton. There are
hanging balls and cotton loopings and
all sorts of cotton braidlngs. These
braids are put on by hand In the old
fashioned way, in little twirls, just as
one braided ones gown years ago.
The narrow white and colored bralds
an used, and the designs are distrib-
uted over skirt panels, over yokes and
over the caps and the cuffs Of sleeves.
A very neat little ornament was
made for a pretty cotton figured dress.
The material showed pink figures
upon a ground Of cream. Little circles
of the goods were cut out and braided
in white. They were then edged with
lace and applied to the gown, making
a very nice trimming.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-05-19
Where Gun Barrels Are Made.

The Damascus gun barrel is manu-.
featured only at Nessovaux, near
Liege, Belgium, while the steel barrel
Is made in Llege. Every barrel must,
under the law, successfully Withstand
the government test before It is ad.
mitted for sale. The gun barrels are
made by the workmen in their own
homes, and are delivered to the mer-
cants, who combine the parts for the
markets. It is the universal under.
standing that the United States is the
best market for the cheap grade Of
guns. The two towns sold S273 900
worth to the United States last rear.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-05-19
Sweet Simplicity.

For younger women at least some
salvation from the deluge of over
dressing is at hand. In France young
girls are wearing almost nun-llke cos
tunes in soft colors, preferably grays
They are quite untrlmmed, except for
a nice belt buckle and white collar
which is usually a dainty, simple
thing Of fine plated muslin or en-
broidered lawn, or sometimes It Is a
flchu and chemisette, but always white
and simple. It is a fashion which
many young American girls of good
family are adopting.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-05-19

voice. 1.-THE Lord will not harm His
servants whether they approach Him
in storm or in calm"
Falling on his knees, the old man
faced the sea, raised his arms to
heaven, and prayed to the God who
rides on the wings of the storm. The
spray stung his face, but he needed
1t not. A giant surge swept the Ian
tern away. and its faint light went
out as 1t clattered along the rocks.
The old man prayed fervently that
his sins might be forgiven. There
was one sin which weighed heavily
upon him, though he named 1t not in
his petition.
The year was 1860, and on that No
vember day the news had come to
Rocky Woods Of Abraham Lincoln's
election to the presidency.
In the tempest which lowered when
the election was in doubt, and broke
in fury when the triumph Of Lin
coin was certain, Peter Burt saw
an augury of the storm which was
soon to sweep the country. An ar
dent Abolitionist, and rabid advo-
cate of Unionism, he lifted his voice
that November night in a frenzy Of
eloquence which thrilled the child at
his side and left an impress years
did not efface. Amid the crash of
waters, his gray hair streaming In
the wind, his dripping arms stretched
over the foam, Peter Burt prophesled
the four years of desolating war then
impending. He invoked the curse Of
Ged on the enemies Of his country,
returned thanks for the coming eman-
cipation of the slaves, and exulted in
the victory to be achieved by the
Union arms. He ended with tender
plea for the grandson kneeling beside
him-"who is the heir" the old man
declared, mot of my worldly posses
sions, which are nothing In Thine
eyes, but of those gifts and that
power Of divination with which Thou
hast graciously vouchsafed me. John
Burt shall be the chosen one Of the
house Of Burt. Withhold not, o Lord,
Thy blessing from himl Amen"
The old man arose and shook the
water from his hair. The prophet
had gone, the New England farmer
stood in his place. The resonant
voice which challenged wind and
wave sounded harsh as he exclaimed:
where's the lantern, John? See
II you can find It. Wen break our
necks trying to get back without it."
John found he lantern, and after
many attempts and muttered com
plants the old man lighted It. Hold
ing It high over his head, the old
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-05-19
CHAPTER ONE.
The Prophet,s PRAYER,

The Prophets Prayer.
"Kneel, John. Take off your nat,
lad. Let us pray!"
An old man and a boy chung like
wreckage to rock. which marked
the outer edge of Black Reef. The
Pickering light of lantern accentu-
ated the gloom of the night; night
famous in the annals Of New England
for the storm which tore the coast
from Quoddy Head to Siasconset.
The lanterns light revealed two fig
ures worthy the pencil Of Hogarth.
Barred to the gale, the old mans scant
white locks streamed back from a
forehead massive and unfurrowed.
Wonderful eyes Of steel gray glowed
with fires of fanaticism beneath dark,
shadowing eyebrows scarcely touched
with the rime of years. The thin lips
parted in line which suggested i'm
placable tenacity Of purpose, not halt
ing at cruelty nor stopping at cum
ming. Above the mouth, the head was
that of Greek god; below it showed
the civilized savage-selfish, relent-
less-the incarnation of courage,
strength and determination. The
mans frame was so broad that the
legs seemed stumpy, yet Peter Burt
stood six feet four at three score
years and ten.
His companion on this night mis-.
sion to hurricane-swept Black Reef
was a boy of eight. No fear of the
storm or Of the strange old man
showed in the dark gray eyes of the
youth. He was CARRIED in a tightly
buttoned jacket and a pair of home.
spun trousers, securely tucked into
copper-toed boots. Tho ends of a
blue yarn comforter" fiuttered in the
gale.
AS the old man spoke, wave
dashed its icy spray across the rock.
TITS awful wet, granddad. Can't
I stand up and pray?"
"Kneel, my boy, kneel," replied the
old man in a deep but not unkind
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-05-19
Handsome Nickel Bread rrayO.

Handsome and ornamental for the
table are the nickel bread trays in
old Colonial design, showing futed
and beaded borders in highly pol.
ished finish. These trays are some
what boat-shaped, and show orna.
mental effects in pierced work.
The new nickel teaspoons, made up
in the thin delicate model of the tea.
spoon of our great grandmothers'
days, are dainty and. look so like their
ancient prototypes that few people
would doubt their being genuine old.
fashioned silver
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-05-19


cream messallne satin is both correct
and in harmony with the waist. When
lace is not desirable thin silks, chit.
ION and indeed all materials soft
enough to allow of stirring will be
found equally satisfactory, the design
being suited to all such.
The waist consists of the fitted lin.
Ing, which is optional, front, backs
and yoke is closed lnvlsibly at the
back. When the lining is used, yet
a transparent effect desired, 1t and
the material can be cut away beneath
the yoke. The sleeves are simply
full, finished with bands and frills Of
lace.
The quantity of material required
for the medium size is yards 1S
inches wide, s yards 81 inches wide
or 2% yards A inches wide, with Az
yards Of insertion for yoke, yards
Of lace for sleeves and y yards Of
silk for belt.
The pattern 47os is cut in sizes for
a 80. "a, SO and 4O-inch bust meas.
ure.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-05-19
Ornaments for Gowns.

The washable lawn and the wash
able muslin is almost thing of the
past. Each season 1t goes further and
further into the background, and this
season 1t is quite impossible to con.
ceive a laundress who can wash the
shirred skirts or who can so tub the
gathered waists that they will come
out wearable. The remedy Is not to
be found, except in the careful wear
ing of these gowns and their preserva.
ton when not In use.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-05-19
DESERVED TO WIN BRIDE.
How Hlndoo Lover Secured the Maiden
Of His Choice.

How Hlndoo Lover Secured the Maiden
Of His Choice.
In many parts Of India Hindoo girls
are welded not with ring, but with a
necklet or thali. At the wedding Of a
daughter Of leading native Moul-
mein there were present among the
numerous guests Hlndoo maiden and
her lover, whose suit had not so far
progressed to his satisfaction. While
the wedding ceremony was in progress
the young man suddenly went up to
her and, before any one suspected
what his object was, pulled out thali
from his pocket and quietly tied II
round her neck. OF course there wa9
hubbub and parental lamentations
over this dramatic episode, but so
great is the generation for the thall
among Hindoos that no one dared to
remove it from the neck Of the as
tonished maiden. All concerned
therefore repaired to the Marianne
temple, where the act was ratified.
and the maid who went to the we'd
ding of her friend fancy free left the
scene as the legal wife Of a bold and
successful husband.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-05-19
Criminals Are Expensive.

The average criminal in Massachu.
sets costs 5000 year for his board
and keep only. Add to this the amount
that he costs the state for the sup
port Of law courts, judges, policemen,
ETC., and 1t will be found that the
criminal costs society almost as much
as the honest factory worker gets
Tor his labor.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-05-19
saItnesa Of pnad aea.

Mr.. Ackroyds, in his report Of the
Palestine exploration fund, says thai
the sadness Of the Dead Sea can moi
be fully explained by the accumulation
Of salt from Palestine rocls or by its
originally being an arm Of the Red
sea. He produces evidences to show
that 1t is largely from the atnoS
pheric transportation of salt from
the Mediterranean.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-05-19
Had to Believe Her.

Judge Parry Of the English judici.
airy tells Of a feeble-looking man who
was rebuked for supporting a ridicu.
lous claim made by his wife. Il tell
you candldly don't believe word Of
your wlfe's story said Judge Parry,
"Yer may do as yer like" replied the
man, mournfully, "but I've got to-"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-05-19
Don't.

A correspondent asks: "In writing
to my pastor how should address
him: Dear DR.. Smith, or the Rev. Dr.
Smith, or Dear Sir?" We have not
chaperone department. but If we had
we would instruct the department to
say: my dear woman, do not write
to your pastor. "-Atchlson Globe.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-05-19
Wolves KIN School children.

A report from Madrid states that at
the village of Toregano, in the Prov
ince of Segovla, four wolves came
down from the mountains, and, get
ting into the school premises, killed
and devoured FIVE children, besides
wounding seven others very seriously
The villagers succeeded in killing only
two Of the wolves.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-05-19

The dress is made with front and
back, the front tucked, the back box
plated and the skirt portion laid in
additional inverted plaits at the I'M
der-arm seams. and is closed at the
back, an opening being cut beneath
the center plat. The sleeves are sim
ply full and both neck and wrists are
finished with bands to which the cuffs
can be sewn, or attached by means
of buttons and buttonholes as liked.
At the waist is belt Of the material
that Is slipped under straps at the
under-arm seams.
The quantity Of material required
for the medium size Is years) Is ~
yards q inches wide, rs yards A
inches wide or ~ yards 50 incheS
wide with Y yard Of white linen for
collar and cuffs.
The pattern 47o7 is cut In sizes for
girls Of 1, 6, s, 10 and ~ years Of age.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-05-19
PaIrs In FURNISHINGS.

There are two or three kinds Of
drawing rooms that literally set the
teeth on edge. and cause the souls or
artiStic people to shudder within
them, comments the London Queen.
One Is the room where everything is
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-05-19
SO RSs

man walked cautiously along until he
reached the weed-strewn and surf
dashed beach. He looked into the
face of the boy who trudged beside
him.
you are brave lad, John; a
brave. good lad. 1t is beginning to
rain. We must hasten home"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-05-19
Man Behind The Bowl.

He loitered at the festal board.
man of might and power; modest
flush adorned the face Of this hero Of
the hour It was spread Of charity,
and strange II is. but true, he caught
the only oyster that was swimming II
the stew.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-05-19

In pairs; there are pairs Of vases.
pairs of photograph frames, pairs Of
pictures, pairs Of footstools, pairs Of
everything. 1t is impossible to pre-.
vent the thought flashing across the
mind that If pairing originated with
the food, one can only wish that
Noah had taken the animals into the
ark one by one.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-05-19
Blouse Waist Closed In Back.

Waists Of lace over chiffon or nous.
seine are emlnently fashionable and
are charmingly becoming and attract.
i've as well. This one is made of
cream represe lace, the yoke being
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-05-19
OF nnliraa

my only object In turning down
The gas when | went courting," said
the aged married man, was economy.
Every penny Of gas bill saved was
a penny earned."-Pittsneld Journal.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-05-19

latest shown. This
one is made Of
natural colored
linen with white
collar and cuffs
that are detach-
able. but all sim
pie childish mate
rails, wool as well
as linen and cot
ton, are appropri-
ate and collar and
cuffs can be Of the
same or white as
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-05-19
Vaccination In France.

Every one who lives In France
whether a French subject or a for
eigner, is now compelled to DO vac
cinated three times, that is, during the
first, eleventh and twenty fist year.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-05-19
What We Eornar.

We have been told on good author
fly that we must forget ourselves II
we would be happy, but we are so apt
to forget that we ought to forget our.
selves.--Judge.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-05-19
waoes In ltsIy.

The daily wage for skilled labor II
italy is, for machinists, S. to 10 cents;
masons, so to 60 cents; carpenters, 81
to 70 cents, and cotton workers, 80 ia
80 cents.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-05-19
nlrI,a aauster BROWN press.

Buster Brown" styles have taken
firm hold on the girls as well as
the small boys, and dresses for the
latter's sister, made after that wide
Unknown youngsters, are among the
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-05-19
Nina eored walklnn skirt.

Walking skirts that provide gener-
GUS fulness and fare and yet are snug
over the hips make the latest and
most graceful shown. The model IL
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-05-19

composed Of strips
of insertion and
bands OF silk en-
broldered W 1t h
French knots, and
is lined with chif-
fon only, cut ex-
actly like the lace,
but the fitted
foundation can be
used when liked.
The Sream lace
over the white
makes a most at
tractive effect and
the deem belt of
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-05-19
Japan,a Formulation.

The population Of japan is twelve
times as dense as that of the United
States.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-05-19

Readers Of this paper can secure any Nag
Manton pattern illustrated above By filling oui
all blanks In coupon. and mailing. with 10 cent?.
To L. L. Harrison & Co.. IS Plymouth Place. Chi.
cago Pattern will DO mailed promptly.