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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-10-20
TEN DAYS OF BATTLE
REPORT FROM MukDEN SHOWS
FIGHT is STILL IN PROGRESS.
Reports Received at St. Petersburg
Give More Hopeful View Of situa.
ton of General Kouropatkin's
Army-Report Capture of Guns.

st. Petersburg. Oct. 15.-The news
from the front is more reassuring
from the Russian standpoint. The
situation is still regarded as being
critical, but General Kouropatkin is
apparently holding the japanese firm
~ on his center and right wing, even
having recrossed the Shakhe river,
and while there are rumors of an ex-
tensive Japanese fanking movement,
both on the east and on the west,
there is no evidence that they are
actually occurring.
General Kouropatkin's left wing
has been heard from. The Associated
Press has the first connected account
of the four days fight in front of
Tumin and Saitchoun passes, result.
ing in the final withdrawal of the
strong Russian column which had
been sent to turn the Japanese right,
though General Mistchenko seems to
have penetrated considerable dis
lance inside the Japanese lines.
The report of the operations of the
Russian left wing is still three days
old and since that time no news has
been received from this column.
The situation to this date may be
described as follows: General Kouro-
patkin has slightly advanced his CEN
ter, reoccupying Shakhe, south of the
Shakhe river. Directly behind him,
at a distance of nine miles, is the
Hun river, and across the bridges
spanning this stream the Russians
must retire in case they, retreat on
Mukden. General Kouropatkin must
continue to firmly hold his center
and right flank in order to prevent
the Japanese getting possession of
the Hun river bridges. Thus he will
cover the withdrawal Of his appar-
emily beaten west wing.
There is still considerable uncer-
tainty as to the disposition of the left
column. Certainly it has not returned
to Mulsden and whether it is again adj
vancing after its first withdrawal, is
not known
1t is no longer question of a Rus
sian Sedan, though all hope Of reliev-
ing Port Arthur must apparently be
abandoned. Little hope is expressed
that Kouropatkin will be able to con-
tinue to advance.
The four days fight of the eastern
column was of the same desperate
character that marked the operations
Of the center and right wing. A
heavy Russian column, under such
leaders as Ivanoff, Rennenkampff,
Garngross and Krondratovitch, re-
peatedly assaulted strongly en-
trenched Japanese positions on
heights commanding the passes.
The assaults were largely night work.
The cannonade was so furious that it
was impossible to advance in the
light Of day. Finally, on Oct. 10.
when the passes had been actually
occupied, came the order to withdraw,
probably owing to a critical position
at other parts of the front. Here the
story Of the operations of the eastern
wings Of the Russian army ends.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-10-20
THE WORD "HooDLuM."
Man and Incident From Which II
Snrunr I'm San Eronciscn

Man and Incident From Which II
Sprung In San Francisco.
"Hoodluln," the word which has
found place in the yernacular Of the To-
cal lexicon, is well understood to ap-
ply to class OF Objectionable young
toughs who have no respect for sex.
age or the rights Of decent people and
no sense Of what is proper or becoming
in the character Of him to whom the
epithet is justly applied-a hoodtum to-
day, criminal tomorrow.
While the meaning Of the term is
we'll understood by the people, few
there be who know the derivation of
the word and how it came to be forced
into our language. 1t is this:
1t was in 1872, when the Odd Eel
lows held picnic at Redwood City.
On that occasion a gang of toughs
'butted in" with the otherwise orderly
attendance. Among the gang who
went from San Francisco was one
whose name was Hood Lummix. Ma
ture would seem to have had farcical
part in the creation Of the original
hoodlum, for Hood Lummix was q
most peculiarly formed creature. Clum-
sy, big footed, with a big mouth and
protruding teeth, thick lips, big bushy
head Of hair of dirty brick color,
standing out like the quilts on a por-
cupine, this almost malformed speed
men, as is usual, attracted the atten-
ton of lot Of young rowdies who
picked upon him as being an easy
guy for days sport. Go where he
might, he was followed by gang who
hooted and yelled and, in brief, made
things unpleasantly lively during the
day, but more particularly in the after
noon when the steam beer commenced
to do its work.
The amusement Of the gang did not
cont1ne itself to the picnic grounds. On
the contrary. they went outside, broke
into orchards and flower gardens, de-
stroy1ng valuable property, and finally
wound up the day by shooting valu-
able horse belonging toa rancher. This
last act was more than the sheriff Of
as result he bagged couple of dozen
of the chief offenders. When the cases
came up before the Justice Of the peace
In Redwood each and every one Of the
accused laid the entire blame on Hood
Lummix. Poor. simple minded Hood
got six months In jail, and in sentenc.
ing him the justice. who was very
much Hspleased that he could not send
the entire gang to state prison, deliv.
cred a lecture to the offenders, ir
which he said: Il now warn you to
keep out Of this county; we want nc
more Of, Hood Lpmmix or his gang tt
visit u.s." Hence the word became coin
ed by dropping the last syllable of thu
name, making the word as now used
"hood1um."-San Francisco Call.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-10-20
None of That Kind.

1--WE had been digging a drain to our
warehouse in Mobile" said the major,
"and before going home for the night
l told our porter Sam that he'd better
hang out red lantern as caution to
the public. He was absent for awhile
and then came back to me to say:
1--WE kyant put out no red lantern,
Majah Dibbs.'
But why?'
"'Kase rs bin to cherry grocery stoh
in Mobile an cherry one O 'em am Jest
out O. red candles at present. Shall
go back an ak 'em fur blue or green p"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-10-20
sifted PEARLS.

Some years ago the sultan of Sulu
learned that the pearl fishermen were
reaping big profits. He supplied his
revenue collectors with sieves and or
dered that all pearls found near Sulu
must be tested in these sleeves. Those
that dropped through were to be re-
tanned by the fishermen; those that re-
NAMED In the sieves were to belong to
the sultan for taxes. 1t nearly ruined
the pearl fisheries.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-10-20
Cars Too Hazardous. Drives.

Atchison. Kan. Oct. 1s-Mr. and
Mrs. James Wheeler of Horton will
visit relatives IL Iowa. but owing to
the numerous railroad accidents re-
fuse to go on the cars. Mr.. Wheeler
has purchased span of good horses
and a light wagon and will drive to
iowa. He is a wealthy land owner.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-10-20

Remember that to be. successful a. q
byrocrate you need to bera frsttc3aes
ae4tr. Comparatively few can play
the part someTyiIae Vpr4al.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-10-20
Bribery.

Gracie-Oh! Stealing jam! I'm 60
fng to tell mamma. Freddy-Wouldp't
you rather have some jam?-Harpers
Bazaar.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-10-20
Those Girls.

Stella-He wore my picture right
over his heart, and It stopped the bul-
let. Belia-No wonder, dear; 1t would
stop clock.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-10-20
Personal.

''Is there anything you don't need
that I might take?" asked the slovenly
old junk man. watching Subbubs pack
ing his goods on the moving van.
''Yes," snapped Subbubs; "a bath. -
Exchange
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-10-20
Fatal Coaching Accident,

Denver, Oct. 1s.-David G. Ring
and Miss Vera Dawson. teachers in
the East Denver high school. died
from injuries received in coaching
accident at Golden.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-10-20
HI. Idea of n,

Caller-Why, Pm Irish, Bobby. was
really born in Ireland. Bobby = Oh,
you're in disguise, then. Caller-In dis
guise? Bobby-Sure! You amt got
any red chin whiskers nor pipe stick
In In your hat Philadelphia Press
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-10-20
Wine YOUNG Nom.

ElMra-And did he kiss you before
YOUR etsaperon? Msrcia-Oh, no. He
Was wise enough to kiss her flrst-Co-
luknbus Dispatch.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-10-20
Exchange
Desperate.

"Can you make both ends meet,
PATTI"
"Shure and I can't make one end
meet-'-Town Topics.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-10-20
e Hanlin
Evangelical Church.

Evangelical Church.
Sunday School 10 O'Clock q. m.
Preaching II o'clock q. m.
Young Peoples meeting z o'clock
p. m.
Preaching 8 O'clock p. m.
Prayer meeting every Wednesday
8 o'clock p. m.
G.. F. HEILMAN, Pastor.
Leave your team at the new feed
barn of E. C. Crane.
E. G. Crane will keep boarders and
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1904-10-18

SoA DoNNH -HO
the body to the action of the suns
rays the more valuable will the
treatment. be. If not accustomed
to the exposure, it is advisable to
make the bath of ten to fifteen min
utes duration. Of course, there is
no harm in prolonging this amount
of time, the only danger being that
the body is apt to become a trife
sun-burned at first, which may cause
annoyance to the person.
Sallow faces and physical weak
ness among young and old in our
large cities is due, to a great extent,
to lack of sunshine. The baths out
lined In this article, if taken faith
fully, will insure a strong and whole
some body, capable of withstanding
the numerous small ills that con-
stantly fasten themselves upon a
physically weak, debilitated consti-
tuition.
/ want some stories of how money
has been made by Sunshiners and
others, men and women, boys and
girls, in the home, and out of it, in
spare time and in business hours,
how it was managed, what the motive
for acquiring the money was and
what use it was put to; odd ways of
making money, requiring the use of
wit and ingenuity combined with
work.
In fact, I want all ages, and both
sexes, to write me of their expert
ences along this line, and if they
write of the cause of wanting the
money, or the hardships connected
with acquiring it, so much the better.
/ am sure that no one who reads this
would be unable for the want of
facts to write a little sketch of some
of their experiences. We have so
many letters asking us how to raise
money for Sunshine, for church, for
charity, for various other
that we want to be prepared to an
swer all. Will you help? To the one
sending the best story will be sem a
bound book ON any subject de-
sired.
This week has brought us some
very sunny letters as well as new
The following is so full
of the real Sunshine spirit that I
to share it with you.
"My Dear Mrs. Ransier:-l read
interest your department in The
Progressive Farmer, and wish to add
my name to the Sunshine Circle.
Though my father has died recently,
and l have had another great sorrow
come into my life, I shall try more
than ever to lift the burden from
other heavy hearts.
Sincerely yours,
(Miss) JESSIE III. WHITE"
In this letter Miss White states
that she has articles of cheer that she
will pass on, and asks the President
I'M
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1904-10-18
MRS. RANSIER's LETTER.
Miscellaneous Sunny Suggestions from
Sunshine Headquarters.

Tor a WORD OF love II cheerE
There are many such about US;
1t may be that one is near.
Look around you. If you find it
Speak the word that's needed so,
And your own heart may be strength
ened
By the help that you bestow.
Look about you, D my brother,
What a sin is yours and mine,
If we see that help is needed
And yet give no friendly sign.
Never think kind words are wasted,
Bread on waters cast are they,
And it may be we shall find them
Coming back to us some day,
Coming back when sorely needed,
In a time of sharp distress,
So, my friends, let's give them
freely;
Gift and giver God will bless.
-Eben E. Rexford.
To have sunshine, and plenty of
it, in our lives is good. But, after
Gil, lie DSSI SuASulAS COu1cS 1ALO uS
through perfect health. The joyful
soul, the soul glad of life and glad
of everything hat God created in
this beautiful world, is generally the
soul that lives in a healthy body. As
valuable as fgurative sunshine is to
the spirit, the sunshine that nour-
ishes the plants, that gives life to
everything ON this earth, it must be
remembered, is just as necessary to
the physical part of our being. And
yet we never, or else rarely, allow
it to touch our hidden bodies. Is
this not a sin? A plant could not
thrive without the rays of the sun
playing upon it. Yet, somehow or
other, we manage to live and breathe
in darkened houses and with dark
ened bodies hat the sun never
reaches.
If we allowed sunshine to fall up |
on our bodies, we would need less of
it to be brought into u souls. A
healthy person has a sunny nature.
Sunshine is invaluable as a heal
ing agent in all manner of sickness.
The rays of the sun r known to
contain heat and chemical rays as
well as light rays. The heat rays act
~benefcially upon the glands and YES
sells of the skin. The chemical rays
are known to act upon the nervous
system in a wonderful way. The full
power of the sun is to revitalize
our entire body.
The sun bath is now recognized by
the most prominent medical practi-
TONERS to be useful in every form of
disease in which an acute febrile
O is not present. 1t is invalu-
able in cases of neurasthenla, dys-
pepsia, rheumatism, diabetes, govt,
skin diseases and chronic troubles
of all sort.
The SUD bath can be taken before
an open window if it is an invalid
who is to receive it. Otherwise 1T
can be taken upon the beach or shore
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1904-10-18
The Advertisers in The Progressive Farmer

n men AM firms Of known reliability, and wm d 10 as they promise, Wnsn WIT
lS 9 sa a a TO ssS P fT sss s sSG aa In nR FME FRoGREaIva faRMEs!RR r'AA'' 'pSA'
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-02-27
VALUE OF OLD COINS.
The Things Which Make Collectors Pay
 Big Prices for them.

The Things Which Make Collectors Pay
 Big Prices for them.
 While the knowledge is fairly general that many old coins command high premiums said coin dealer the other day "still there are very few who understand why certain coins are worth more than others. The great majority of people wrongly think that the value of a coin depends upon it's age, the re- suit being that every coin coming into their possession more than 30 years old is carefully laid away for some future time when there may be demand for it. The principal reason for a large pre- mium on a coin is it's scarcity. The date has nothing whatever to do with it. There are plenty of Roman coins thous- ands of years old, in good condition which can be bought for 25 cents, while New Jersey cent issued in the latter part of the Revolution will bring $7O0 It is due to the fact that there are only eight 1904 dollars in existence that those coins are worth from $1,20O up to any figure one chooses to pay for them.
 The next thing in importance to the issue of coin is it's condition. And up-
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-02-27

Dick, dear, every time they had a ban quet at the hotel at home we had oxtal soup. until everybody in town got so tired of if. Now, 1t says here cold con- somme. That sounds different. and when write my letter home tonight"
 He Qaughing)-"Of course; cold con- somme will sound better in the letter. Fish-ttere isn't much choice, but" She-"There's a flet of sole. love it, and if shut my eyes I never would know was really eating fish. When Uncle John was here last winter he went into Sherrys and ordered a filet Of sole. and do you know they brought him codish, actually codfish? I sup pose they thought he was from the country and wouldn't know the differ ence."
 He-''I don't believe we shall feel like a heavy course. How would nice little French chop or veal croquettes, sweet breads or something of that sort--''
 She-Why, Dicky. dear. this is dinner you know, and I always supposed bird-''
 Certainly my dear Ca little wearily,) and he tore off one we'll filled sheet from the writing pad and started on another. What will you have in the way of getables-asparagu potato souffle, peas. stuffed eucumbers-''
 She-''Now. I'm not going to choose (sitting back in her chair.) You know you said you would order the dinner, Dick, and you are doing it so beauti- fully"
 He-"We shall want some salad. of course. Suppose I put down lettuce with French dressing nothing peter than that, do you think ?"
 She-"N-o-o-o. But don't you like a little tomato with your salad? Tomato or (and she smiled enchantedly) grape fruit mechanically grape fruit? Yes, do make it lettuce and grape fruit. Dick" He-Looking a little worn and wearied) -"And now, don't you suppose we might start my dear, and order the dessert later? It's getting late, and I'm | hungry, and we ilave-er-rather a long meal ahead of us, I'm afraid" She''-''Yes, let's begin, and Preaching for the card) Dick. I'll order the des- lsert. must learn some time, you know. But I never, never shall be able to do it as well as you you. There are some things, I suppose men always do better than women. But you see. you've had so much more experience. And, Dick, you've forgotten the wine, but you can tell the waitor when he comes back. shall never be able to choose among these desserts, and to think how easily you ordered whole dinner" (Beaming on him affectionately)
 The man took out his pocket handker- chief and began to mop his brow. He recalled the parting injunction of his brother-in-law: Dick. old boy keep a sharp lookout. Rose will make you think you're having your own way, when she really has the whip hand all the while.'-New York Commercial Ad- vertiser
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-02-27
BRIDE GROOM AND MENU.
He Did the Ordering and Got What She
 Wanted.

It happened in one of the new uptown apartment hotels. They came into the big dining room shortly after 0 clock. She looked pretty and curious, he proud and happy. Bride and groom was whispered around the room.
 Seated at one of the little round tables with a shaded candle in the center, he was aware of what a agood thing" he had, while she immediately busied her. self with the menu card.
 He'sN Now don't you wrinkle your little brow over that, my dear. Isn't it the funniest thing in the world how a woman can't bear to order a dinner from card? You know I have a moth- CT and sisters, and verify believe they would rather go through fire than or der little dinner"
 She (fa1teringly-''Yes, it is a little hard, especially when the waiter is looking. Sh-h-h! He's listening now. really think walters ought to be told to turn their backs until people have made up their minds what they want to eat. Well, let's see-(scanning the card closely.)
 He-"Give me the card my dear. Don't you bother your head over it. I will order a niece little dinner Blue points first, of course" iAnd he began writing.)
 She (hesitatingly)-"Yes-s, unless we have Little Necks. You see, we could get Blue Points at the cafe at home, al- though they always said they were not so good as those nearer where they came from; still, you know, they looked the same. Now, how would Little Necks do? hayet always thought that
 ever came East"
 e--Why yes of course, we'll have Lit
 Weeks. And soup guess oxtail will -l tbout the best. I don't suppose
 Ve ever eaten oxtail, my dear''
 lsing in his writing to smile at her
 Flgently.)
 he-"Why, the truth is, you know,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-02-27
MISCELLANEOUS.

 Celluloid Dressing Combs, regu- lar price 25c now 17c Hard Rubber Dressing Combs, regular price 25c, now 15c Toilet Mirrors, wood backs, with long handle and ring handle, regular price 25c, now ..15c Whisk Brooms, with metal cap, regular price 25c, now 17cI All Bristle Hair Brushes, 9 row, regular price 25c, now Hc6 All Bristle Hair Brushes, solid t back in Ebony and Rosewood, regular price 5oc and 75c, 2-qt. Fountain Syringe, with 5 hard rubber pipes, regular price soc, now 35c 3-qt Fountain Syringe, with 3 hard rubber pipes, regular price 60c. 2-qt Hot Water Bottle, regular price 50c, now .31c9 3}-qt. 3 Hot w ater Bottles, regular price 60c, now .s.. 3388o eve guarantee all Rubber Goods for One Year All Bristle Tooth Brushes, rows, plain and fancy handles, regular 12c and 15c each, Rubber Sponges, size No. 1, 23c;S No ?, Sic; No. 3, 39c; No. 5sc.
 Woodwork $ Perfumes, triple extract, all odors, regular price 25c an ounce, now. 15d High Grade Perfumes, well ! known maker, but cannot ad- { vertise under their brand, worth S0c an ounce; for this sale ......... .23c-
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-02-27
WALLISGFoRD.

At the annual meeting of the stock holders of R. Wallace 6 Sons the fol- lowing directors were elected:
 Frank 4. Wallace, Walter J. Leaven- worth. Henry L. Wallace Clifford w. Leavenworth. Charles D. Morris and Robert H. Cowles, all of Wallingford, and Robert w. Morris of Chicago
 The following officers were elected:
 President-Frank A. Wallace.
 Secretary-Henry L. Wallace.
 Treasurer-Walter J. Leayenworth.
 Assistant reasurer-Clifford ". Leavenworth.
 Superintendent-Cha D. Morris.
 Assistant superintendent-Frank E. Burchfeld.
 Auditor-Robe H. Cowles.
 In the directorate of the above com pany four are new members on the board of directors. being c. w. Leaven- worth. c. D. Morris. R. H. Cowles and R. " Morris. They succeeded George NJ. Wallace of New Haven, George M. Curtis, w. w Mosher, and the late Selah A. Hull of Meriden.
 The annual meeting of the Walling- ford company incorporated was recently held and the directors elected were:
 Clifford w. Leavenworth, Charles D.. Morris, Frank A. Wallace. Walter J. Leavenworth. Frank w. Morris.
 The directors elected these officers:
 President-Clifford W. Leavenworth. Secretary and treasurer-Charles D. Morris.
 ager-Henry Norton, Jr.
 The first of the series of lectures un- der the auspices of the Ladies Library association will be at town hall Tuesday evening. March l. Subject, "A Sum- mer European Holiday" by Hon. Jo- seph l.. Barbour of Hartford. The sec- ond, J. F. Butterworth. Subject, "The Stories of the Concord Road" The third will be on April 12. The Tempo quartette of Hartford.
 Rev. Edward M. Gushee of Cam bridge, Mass, officiated at the funeral of Miss Margaret Cook yesterday af- ternoon at 2:3O. with interment in the sIn Memoriam cemetery. The pail bearers were F. H. Smith, M. E. Cook, D. P. Morris and John B. Kendrick.
 Grand Master George E. Parsons of Norwich met at the Masonic home with the district deputies yesterday morning for the purpose of considering matters for the years work
 The Ansonia pool team will play the T. A. Bis here this evening.
 The Ahearn brothers, Charles and Eugene, Wallingford's trick bicyclists, left here yesterday morning with the How Old Is Ann" company.
 Rev. B. F. Hurlburt of Yalesville will conduct the services at the Masonic home Sunday afternoon.
 Miss Nellie Purcell is i'll with the grip.
 c. H. Brown is able to be about again. Thomas La Mondy will leave here to- day for Watertown, Mass, where he has accepted position in the construc- tion department at the United States arsenal.
 Captain George Abbott of Company K has just received a ten years service medal
 Mrs. Joseph H. Hodgetts was report ed as critically i'll yesterday. Majors McCabe, Tillotson and Norton and Adjutant Barnes were at Company Ks armory Thusrday evening and ex- amined the non commissioned officers. The result will be given later.
 Deputy Sheriff Austin was in Milford yesterday on official business.
 "A skunk is reported on North Main street, which is not proving to be a welcome visitor.