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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-12-15
JAPANESE LOSSES ARE HEAVY.
Reports of Encounters Come From

oSGi
London, Dec. 12.-An unofficial re-
port from Port Arthur, according to a
Toxic dispatch to the Daily Mail, says
that japanese torpedo boat destroyers
attacked the Russian %battleship Seyas.
topol at the mouth of the harbor the
night OF Dec. 8, with what results is
not known. The Daily T~elegraph's
correspondent before Port Arthur re,
ports that there were desperate en-
counters last week. The belligerents.
the correspondent adds, mutually rec
ognlze the Red Cross and collect the
dead and wounded during temporary
suspensions of fighting.
The Daily T~elegraph's Tien Tsin
correspondent learns from official
Japanese sources that the Japanese
casualties at Port Arthur the latter
part of October were 5000 killed and
10000 wounded. The losses in more
recent engagements were much heay-
Ter. The same correspondent has
heard that continual fighting is pro.
ceeding south of Mukden.
The correspondent at Shanghai of
the Daily Telegraph says that accord
ing to Picking reports the Russians
have retreated to the south bank of
the Hun river after seventy-two
hours fighting, with heavy losses.
On the fifth day of the fight, the cor
respondent says, the Japanese as,
sumed the offensive. The Mukden
station is reported to be in a wild
state of confusion.
London. Dec. 12.-The Constantine
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-12-15
Head About to Burst From Severe
Bilious Attack.

Il had a severe bilious attack and
felt like my head was about 20 burst
when | got hold of q free sample of
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets. / took a dose of them after
supper and the next day felt like a
new man and have Deer feeling happy
ever since" says Mr.. j. w. Smith of
Ju!iti, Texas. For biliousness, stom-
ach troubles and constipation these
tablets have no equal. Price % cents.
For sale by Nick Dotfing & Co.
Babies and Boots.
Gypsies carry their babies in old
shawls slung over their shoulders and
tied about the waist. North American
Indians carry their babies on the backs
of squaws-cradle and all. But the
Eskimo women OF Labrador carry their
babies in their boots. These boots come
up to the knee and are wide at the top,
with a flap in front. In these the little
brown babies live and are happy.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-12-15
pie correspondent Of the Standard

pie correspondent Of the Standard
t%elegraphs as follows: Charles r.
Flint of New York whilst here had an
interview with the sultan's secretary,
who declined to entertain a sugges-
.,sn looking to the purchase of Ar
gentina warships. Mr.. Flint left on
board a Russian steamer for Smyrna.
Soon after his departure palace mes,
sengers sought him everywhere and
finally kilograms were sent to Smyr-
ma, offering him substantial pecuniary
inducements to return, | believe. on
business connected with the sale Of
the ships"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-12-15
Peoria Bank Robbers Arrested.

Peoria, Dec. 12.-With $3.50 cash
in their pockets. two men, believed
by the authorities to be the men who
robbed the Peoria National bank, are
under arrest at Toulon. One of them
has been identified as Edward Ore.
gan, who has served a sentence in a
Chicago Jail for robbery.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-12-15
Money To Loan.

l have recently made most salts
factory arrangements for an unlimit
ed amount of money on farms at 5
percent interest and give option to
to pay any amount, any year. No
one can better NV rate and terms
JOHN RENDLEMAN.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-12-15
A Frightened Horse.

Running like mad down the street
dumping the occupants, or a hundred
other accidents, are every day occur
ances. 1t behooves everybody to have
a reliable Salve handy and there's
none as good as Bucklen's Arnica
Salve. Burns, Cuts, Sores. Eczema
and Piles, disappear quickly under its
soothing effect. 25c, at Nick Doffing
& Co.'s Drug Store.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-12-15
Lyman j. Gaze m.

New York, Dec. 1~2.-Former Secre-
tary of the Treasury Lyman j. Gage
is ill at his home in this city. His
condition is such that only intimate
friends are admitted to see him. He
is suffering from inf1ammatory rheu-
matism. 1t was said that he is rest
ing comfortably and hoped to be up
in a few days.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-12-15

Mrs. John Larsen has been sick the
past week with appendicitis but will
recover without an operation
John johnson, who has been in
California the past three years, re-
turned Monday to look after business.
He has a farm here that he hopes to
sell so that he may return to Califor-
mia. 1t he cannot sell it he will farm
it himself until he can sell as he has
found renting Improbable business.
His daughter remained out west in
school.
The |. y. o. F. lodge met in regu-
lar meeting on their meeting night
last week, took one candidate through
one degree and transacted other bust
ness. They have several prospective
candidates for the coming season and
will doubtless have considerable work.
The following officers were elected
for the ensuing year: j. w. Cannon,
N. g.; j. w. Lorah, V. G.; IL. NJ.
BARTLETT, Sec'y; w. r. Koob, Treas.
Last Saturday while going home
from town, Julius Krause, living
south of here, in some accidental way
fell from the seat on the top box Of
his wagon falling in front on the
tongue and doubletrees of his wag on
and was run over by the wheels and
he was badly bruised and marked up
rs a consequence of his accident. Med
ical aid cleaned up his WOUNDS, sew
ed up the cut places and he ls getting
on we'll.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-12-15
Might Have Been Worse.

Biggs-Castleton was out driving
with the Widow Grasper the other
day. when the horse ran away with
him. and he's laid up in the hospital.
Griggs-Well, it might have been
worse; the widow might have run
away with him.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-12-15
Oakfield and Brayton

DR.. Koob made a professional call
up to Extra Tuesday to see Mrs. Sam
Crane whom he found suffering quite
badly.
Nels Hansen and brother got home
Tuesday from Atlantic where they
had been spending a few days visit
lug friends.
Bison & Hansen shipped a load of
butchers stuff to Omaha Saturday,
striking a good market when things
opened up Monday morning.
Raymond Miller, who has been at
Highland PARK, in Des Moines, TAX
ing a course in pharmacy, came home
last Wednesday and is again working
in G. L. Bisom>s drug store.
G.. w. Chase, who has been quite
sick tor some time, suffered a relapse
last week and the first of this W eek
he was in a precarious condition.
We have plenty of hard coal now
for those desiring it.
NELs SoRENsEN, Mgr,
Green Bay Lumber Co.
Kies Hallock was to Atlantic Tues
day, but was up again in the evening
and will remain up here at the pa
rental home until after the holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Gaconard of Ami
ia, came over the first of the week
and spent a few days visiting at the
pleasant and hospitable home of Andy
Shakley and family.
Mat Horton who was hurt some
time ago in a runaway is improving
nicely and his broken arm is Knitting
together in good shape so he will Don
have the free use of it.
A. E. VOORHEES, of Extra, made a
deal the past week by which his i'm
plement and furniture business here
passed into The hands of Frank Hunt.
AL taking the farm OF Franks.
The cold weather of the past week
has driven every n to cover, SO that
few people are found elsewhere than
close to the stove. 1t has driven
them so close that news now is a very
scarce article.
There is to be a dance Friday night
in the Bendixen hall for the Danish
people. MIR. Bendixen usually gives
the people a most excellent time when
he throws the hall open for their use
and the young people are planning to
be present on the occasion.
The Royal Neighbors met Tuesday
night in regular session, elected Off
GERS and disposed of what business
come before them, and then had a
luncheon that would have made the
mouths of outsiders to water had
they been there to have seen it.
Some fabulous tales Of RABBIT CATCH
ing reached our ears while in town.
Either these hunters have an imagi-
nation equal to the average politician
or else there are scores of rabbits, we
have not been able to decide, but if
the present slaughter keeps up they
won't last long.
The meeting of the Modern Wood
men. last Tuesday week was attended
by a good time all around. Five can-
didates were shown the mysteries of
wood craft and taken through the
dark forests, that they might the bet
ter see and appreciate the work done
by those who WELD the battle ak and
saw, and have done so much to and
the onward march of civilization. A
delightful lunch was enjoyed by ell
the candidates and members present.
The following officers were elected:
FL. M. Bartlett, V. c., Chris Jessen,
w. A; L. F. Miller, Banker; j. w.
Cannon, Clerk: Geo. Bendixon, Es-
cort; Tom Jones, Watchman; Kirk
Merrick. Sentinel: DR.. Kpnh. Phvsi-
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-12-15

Mrs. Clara Hansen, near here, was
quite sick last week.
Ingvaard Berk is still the champion
among those showing high marks at
the alley.
Nels Sorensen's son, Moses, was
quite sick last week but is nov i'm
proving nicely.
Markets: Eggs 22c, butter zoe,
chickens &c, corn SOC, wheat Ole, oats
PC, barley 3Sc.
Mrs. Benton Green, down by Lor-
ali, was quite ill the first of the week
with pneumonia.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. B. Sykes have had
the care of a sick baby the past week
but it is now recovering nicely.
For SALE-Good pair OF Fairbanks
scales cheap. Some one will get a
bargain. NELs SoRENsEN, Mgr.
1O-27-tf Green Bay Lumber Co.
YPeter Juhl and wife are the parents
eta fine big boy that came to their
home Tuesday. The stork was a lit
tie early for a Christmas present but
they will accept the little fellow and
are for him just the same.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-12-15
Be Quick.

Not q minute should be lost when q
child shows symptoms of Group.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy given
as soon as the child becomes hoarse,
or v e after the croupy cough ap-
pears, will prevent the attack. 1t new
er fails, and is pleasant and safe to
take For sale by Nick Dofing & Co.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-12-15
Bilious Collie Prevented.

Take a double dose of Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhna Remedy
as Don as the first indication of the
disease appears and a threatened at
tack may be warded off. Hundreds
of people use the remedy in this way
with perfect success. For sale by Nick
DOtfing & Co.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-12-15
A Costly Mistake.

Rlunders are sometimes very expen-
sive. Occasionally life itself is tn.
price of a mistake, but you'll never be
wrong if you take DR.. Kings New
Life Pills for Dyspepsia, Dizziness,
Headache, Liver " Bowel troubles.
They are gentle yet thorough. Csc, at
Nick Dofing & Co.'s Drug Store
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-12-15
A -.IsJnke.

Its a mistake to marry too young"
remarked the wise guy.
"Well at any rate, it's a mistake
that isn't often repeated" murmured
the simple mug.-Philadelphia Record.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-12-15

Mrs. Jones-It's strange that a
strong man like you cannot get work.
The Tramp-Well, yer see, mum, PEG.
pie wants references from me last en-
ployer, an he's been dead twenty
years.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-12-15

When a man has greatness thrust
upon him he has mighty little inclina-
ton to dodge.-Puck.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-12-15
First Baptist Church Services:

Preaching, Sunday at 10:45 a. m.
Sabbath School at IL M.
Junior League at $3.50 p. m.
Baptist Young Peoples Association at
$50 p. M.
Sunday at 1880 p. m.
Midweek prayer meeting, Wednesday
EVENING" p. m.
Young Peoples prayer meeting Friday
evening7p D. III.
CHARLES SLOAN, Pastor.
Newport daily independent., 1904-09-13
ONE-WAY RATES.

Every day from Sept. 15 tc Oct 15, 1904, the Union Pacific will sell one-way colonists tickets at the following rates, from Mis- souri river terminals, Council Bluffs, to Kansas City:
 $2O.00 to Ogden and Salt Lake City.
 $2O.OO to Butte, Anaconda and Helena.
 $22.5O to Spokane and Wenat- chee, Wash.
 $25.OO to Everett, Fairhaven, Whatcom, Vancouver, and Vic- toria, via Huntington and Spo- kane.
 $25.OO to Portland and Astoria; or to Tacoma and Seattle, via Huntington and Portland or via Huntington and Spokane.
 $25.O0 to Ashland, Roseburg, Eugene, Albany and Salem via Portland.
 $25.00 to San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego and many other California points.
 From Chicago and St. Louis proportionately low rates are in effect by lines connecting with the Union Pacific to all above points.
 For full information call on or address J. H. LOTHROP,
 903 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo. 1StOct10
 Read the Independent for all the news.
Newport daily independent., 1904-09-13
YOUR DRUGGIST
 WILL PROTECT YOU.

We know that many people hesitate to spend their money for medicines adver- tised in their local papers, because they are not positive whether they get some thing good or something worthless.
 Many people hesitate to try new medi- cines, and they are right in so doing.
 Every man and woman should be careful what they use in the way of medicine. For these reasons we make arrangements with your druggist to protect you on every bottle of Paracamph. We know from act ual experience and from the unquestion abl testimony of thousands of America's best people that Paraca1nph will do exact. ly what we claim for it, so when we tell you that Paracamph is quick relief and cures Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Sore Feet, Piles, Skin Diseases, Catarrh, Sore Throat Sore Lungs, Group and all forms of swell. ings and Infammations, we know that il will do exactly what we claim. If it fails in any case when used as directed, your drug. gist the man you know and the man you have confidence ill will refund your money. So why experiment with the various rem edies on the market, when you buy Para. camph on guarantee like this? We belieu that you are honest and believe that you will treatus right. We know if you do that you will be pleased with Paracamph. n you are suffering from any of the abovt ailments, geta bottle of Paracamph today Sold only in 25 cent 50 cent and $1.os bottles, all good druggists, or sent direa upon receipt of price. The Paracamps Company. Louisville. Ky, D. S.A
Newport daily independent., 1904-09-13
Headache $: q al
Can be Cured with Dr.. Miles Anti
 Pain Pills.

If your nerves are subject to disturb ances, such as Headaches, Neuralgia, Backache, Rheumatism, Menstrual Pains, Sleeplessness, etc. their jarring and dangling can be quickly ended with Dr. Miles Anti-Pain P.u.
 Dr. Miles Anti-Pain P.Is are pleas ant little pink tablets, which do not act on the bowels. TOT Go they have any disagreeable weal.cl4t:lg or Eabit-form- ing effect on t.Ie m.
 They are tAe ,.. Jf the latest scien- ti.ic knowledge ea ..,.e sa13 eat ot Pain, and bring relief saleiy and quickly to the greatest sufferer.
 You should alwa.-s keep q how of Dr.. Miles Anti-Pain Ills in t.3a 'oGse. since you never know when p,.... l.. v attack you, and it is wronl; to g.. CT e"fI.-o your suffering can be so t.licl.E rel: ve.t
 Dr. Miles Anti-Ps,n P.is s.,1laizl no opium, choral cocaine. r-orpnine. or similar drugs, and are sold 7 druggists under a guarantee to relieve you, or pay your money back.
 By relieving Pain, Dr. Miles Anti Pain Pills shorten suffering, and length en life. 25 cents. Never sold in bulk.
 'I have used Dr. Miles Anti-Pain Pills when troubled with headache, and find that one pill infallibly effects relief in 8 Nerve and Liver Pills when necessary. I am considerably afflicted with neural gia of the head and find these pills of much benefit to me. They are all that CATE, 21s Oakland St., San Antonio. Tex
Newport daily independent., 1904-09-13
WvNk at A K u1x|u found relief in w xkNA AOX NkAXAD " Wine of Cardu.
MISS WEST ENTERTAINS.

Miss Cora West was a very agreeable hostess to a select party of her friends Monday evening in honor of her brother Dutch West, who left Tuesday for Batesville, where he will at- tend Arkansas college. None but the most intimate friends were present, but most delight full evening was spent. Among those present on this pleasant occasion beside the young hos tess were: Misses Pearl and Hattie West, Willie Howell, Madie Finley, Minnie Lee Jago, Nora Hurley; Messrs Dutch West, Will Hurley, Cleve Robin son, Will Pettet, James Calvin, Will Wallace, Marcus West.
Newport daily independent., 1904-09-13

where they will resume thelr studies at Galloway College.
 Roy Anderson, came over from Jonesboro Monday night, and will again be a citizen of Newport, having accepted hs old position with the Wolff Goldman Mercantile Company.
 Rev. I. E. Thomas, pastor of the Methodist church at Jackson port, has given up his work on account of ill health, and with his wife left on No. ' Tuesday for Texas, where they will make their home.
 Misses Irma Hooker, Hilda Bailey and Annie Dutton, left this afternoon Nashville, Tenn, where they will attend Buford Instute. They were accompani- ed as far as Memphis by Mrs. Wm. Hooker.
 Hugh Kyler passed through the city Monday night enroute to Alabama, where he and Mrs. Kyler will make their future home. MT. Kyler has many friends in this city where he re- sided number of years.
 Jugde Hughes returned Satur- day from Newport, where he held court last week and left to- day for Paragould to finish the regular term there. The Craig head court will convene next Monday. -Jonesboro Sun.
 MT. w. B. Empie, and daugh- ter, Miss Lulu Empie, are ex- pected home from Fort Wayne, Ind, the latter part of this week. MT. Empie we are glad to learn has greatly improved in health during his stay in Indiana.
 MT. and Mrs. w. A. Billingsley returned Monday night from an extended trip through the East, returning home by way of the worlds fair. Miss Gertie Bill ingsley stopped off at Kansas City for a few days visiting rela- tives. Miss Mollie iDuffey returned this morning from her summer vacation, and while gone visited St. Louis, Chicago, and other cities, and also spent a few weeks up in Michigan, and re- ported a delightful time. Bates vile Bee.
 R. D. Wilmans, who has been in St. Louis for several days with his brother Ed Wilmans, buying the fall stock of dry goods for their store, returned Monday night. Ed will remain another week to take in the worlds fair.
 Miss Opal Luckett was treated to a surprise birthday party last night by a number of her inti- mate friends. About twenty five were present. At a late hour refreshments were served, and all departed expressing themselves as having spent al most enjoyable evening. Bates vile Bee.
 Mir. John Hencke came over from Newport, Ark, this morn ing to visit relatives. He will leave tonight for St. Louis over the Cotton Belt to spend a week at the great fair. He will take with him his little son, Eugene, who is making his home with MT. and Mrs. Lem Boissien, 709 Washington avenue. MT. Hencke is bookeeper and cash fer for Wolff-Goldman Mercan- tile Co.,, Newport, Ark. Jones boro Sun.
Newport daily independent., 1904-09-13

EDEE Write to us for Free Trial E N6G Package of pr. Niles Ant- Pain Pills, the New Scientific Remedy for Pain. Also Symptom Blank. Our Specialist will diagnose your case, tell Free. DIR. MILES MEDICAL CO.,, LABORATORIES. ELKHART. IND.
Newport daily independent., 1904-09-13
< HERE AND THERE. !:

office. tf
 o. Halliburton called on our druggists Tuesday.
 A. c. Magness, of Newark, was in the city Tuesday attend ing court.
 For Rent-Three nice rooms, suitable for housekeeping. Call at 519 Walnut. 19dtt
 FOR SALE-My residence on Main street, No. 414. Apply to Mrs. J. w. Pettet. 16d6t
 Misses Mary Altman and Ma bel Parsons were down from Swifton shopping Tuesday.
 For pleasure and healthy exer- else go to Cowee's bowling alley, where the crowds throng. 18dl2t
 The Ladies of Maccabees have postponed their meeting until the return of their Record Keeper.
 Miss Mabel Padgett, of Bates vile, will visit Mrs. Narcie Minor the latter part of this week.
 Mrs. T. J. Watson has written home that Mir. Watson is consid- erably improved, with very little fever.
 A. Mortensen has moved his cleaning and pressing shop to the newly remodeled building oppo- site city iail. S6dtf
 J. o. Thomas, and daughter Helen, were in the city Tuesday returning to Cotter from visit to Pine Bluff.
 T. B. Pagett, wife and chil- dren, of Batesville were at the Hazel Monday night going to the worlds fair.
 Dutch West will leave We'd nesday morning for Batesville, where he will attend school at Arkansas College.
 Mrs. V. M. Mcdowell and Miss Matte Williams of Tupelo, were in the city Tuesday on their way to the Worlds fair.
 Marion county, according to the final returns went dry by 21 votes and Cotter will not have saloons as expected.
 T. Wright and wife of, Spring field, Mo-, were registered at the Hazel Monday night, going up the Batesville Branch.
 Miss Elizabeth Pugh, left Mon- day afternoon for Grahamville, Fla, where she has accepted a position in the public school.
 Lynn Alcorn, a very pleasant young gentleman from Little Rock, has accepted a position in the American Grocery Company.
 Frank and Miss Aubrey Hill, who have been visiting Misses Tillie and Mary Sprigg left Mon- day for their home in Memphis.
 J. P. House, and two children, who have been visiting MT. Houses parents at Searcy for the past week, returned home Monday.
 F. P. Skipwith, who has spent most of the summer at his old home in Oxford, Miss, delighted his many friends by returning to Newport Monday.
 Mir. O. D. Watson returned Monday from Chicago, where Mrs. Watson has gone for medi- cal treatment, and we are glad to know is much improved.
 John H. Keel and wife, who have been recuperating at Raven den for the past two weeks, were in the city Monday on their return home to Ingleside.
 We are now prepared to fl f-s-S- >c AS~ x~xr~fx
Newport daily independent., 1904-09-13
FREE FERRY
 TO INDUCE TRADE.

A number of merchants and Mayor Grubbs are actively in fa- vor of a free ferry for the bene- fit of farmers living in Oil Trough who might be thus in- duced to trade at Newport and to come more often were this ex- pense removed.
 It is a business proposition from which they would hope to realize profits and would be to the ultimate interest of our city. We can afford to spend some thing to induce trade this way.
 New Hazel dray to all parts of city. Telephone your orders to the Hazel. 22d4w
Newport daily independent., 1904-09-13

Read the Independent for all the news.