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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-01-25
lis ACCORDED
GREAT HONOR
Ex-Governor Larrabee is the
Guest of the Iowa State
Legislature.
ADDRESSES THE LEGISLATORS
Ex- Governor jackson and Governor
Cummins also Speak-ExGovern-,
ors Boies and Shaw Sends Regrets
"A Great Demonstration.

Des Moines, Jan. 21.-Former Gov
ernor William Larrabee was honored
by the legislature Of Iowa yesterday
in a manner unique in the history of
the state.
The occasion was his 74th birthday
anniversary and he was the guest of
honor at an official reception rendered
by the legislature in JOINT session.
Former Governor Frank d. jackson
and Governor Cumlnins participated
in the ceremonies and Governor Lar
rabee, upon invitation, addressed the
assembly upon public questions. Later,
he and his family were guests at a
social reception held by the members
Of the assembly and the state officers
at the capitol. kilograms Of regret
were received by the assembly from
Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M.
Shaw and Horace Boies, former gov
errors, who had been invited to at
tend the ceremony.
Never before did official Iowa pause
to confer this sort of honor upon a
living man, and Governor Larrabee
expressed the deepest sense of ap-
probation and qualification.
In the course of his address he
urged the assembly to pass a law
abolishing the free railroad pass, and
declared that in his judgment a jul
dicial officer who accepts pass
should be impeached. He called it
an indirect means of bribery, and re-
garded it as one Of the means used
by the few to take into their own
hands the reins of government.
Governor Larrabee recalled the
laws passed by Iowa when he was a
member of the legislature, giving to
public officers the right to fix railroad
rates. 1t has been the model for
score Of years and Governor LARA
bee said that he thought it a good
States to adopt. Indeed, he wished
that the railroad rate regulation ques-
ton now pending at Washington
could be put in the hands of the Iowa
legislature for solution, declaring that
he believed more satisfactory results
could be obtained than may be ex-
pected from congress.
Governor Larrabee urged the assem-
bly, to establish a sanatorium for con-
sumptives in Iowa, to lose no oppor-
tunity to drive the saloon from the
state and literally to treat the edu-
cational institutions.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-01-25
ENGLISH AND
CHASSELL WIN

Des Moines, Jan. 1S.-The contest
over state printer and binder closed
in the caucus of the republican men,
bers of the legislature last night with
an overwhelming victory for Emory
English of Polk county and E. D..
Chasseli of Plymouth county, who
were nominated for printer and bind
er respectively.
There were three tests of strength
possible in the caucus. The first
was on adjournment, which meant
postponement of action, and the Eng
lish-C hassell forces won hands down,
having a majority of 20 on vote of
III. The second was on the nomina-
ton of state printer, and Mr.. English
was chosen by majority of Al over
his nearest competitor. Then on mo-
ton of Representative M. l.. Temple
of Clarke county, Mr.. Chassell was
nominated for state binder by acclaim
alton and amid cheers.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-01-25
THE PRATT JURY
FAIL TO AGREE

Rockwell City, Jan. 19.--At 4
o'clock yesterday afternoon the jury
in the Pratt murder trial announced
that an agreement could not be
reached, the vote being 10 for &C
quittal and 2 for conviction, Jurors
w. c. Guenther and Z. A. Griffith
standing out for conviction.
The jury was highly complimented
by Judge Church on its good con
duct, and was then discharged.
Mrs. Pratt, who sat in her usual
place in TOE court room near Attor,
ney Parsons, was slightly nervous
and her face twitched, but she made
no demonstration when the decision
OF the jury was announced except to
close her eyes for few moments
as if in prayer.
Judge Church announced that she
would be released on her old bonds
and the case continued. She and
her attorney then left the court
room. Her face became radiant as
DIG pdSSSu OuI luIO the OpSu ar anu
evidently felt that she was practic-
ally a free woman.
County Attorney Hutchinson Is
not prepared to say whether she will
be tried again or the case dismissed
The latter is most probable, how
ever, as it is doubtful if she could
be convicted on the evidence now at
hand.
Whether Cyrus Pratt died of ar.
senic poisoning or from natural
causes may remain a mystery for.
ever.
The case will probably be retired
as soon as possible, if at all, as it
is understood that the county at
torney desires to end the case
against Mrs. Pratt before beginning
the prosecution of William Persing,
who is now in the county Jail on an
indictment charging completely in
the alleged poisoning of Cyrus Pratt.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-01-25
ALLEGED DIAMOND
CROOKS CAPTURED

Marshalltown, Jan. 21.-A negro
and a Jewess. said to be one Of the
smoothest pairs of diamond crooks in
the west, were taken into custody by
the sheriff here yesterday on North
western train. A search of the
woman revealed several hundred dol.
lars worth of diamonds, alleged to
have been stolen in Council Bluffs.
The Council Bluffs officers arrived
last night to take the couple to that
city.
The man gave his name as William
Kellogg and the woman as Miss Toby
Boswit. 1t Is said that they were prin.
cipals in a sensational wedding al
Council Bluffs at which all the guests
were negroes. The girl is only about
II years of age, is pretty and appears
to be infatuated with the negro, who
Is good looking octoroon. The girl
says her home is in Omaha.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-01-25
LUNDT IS AFTER
THE LOBBYISTS

Des Moines. Jan. 20.-Representa-
tive ]. F. Lundt, Of Tama county, yes
terday proposed a resolution aimed at
the lobbyists. He would put them
under surveillance, or at least have
their whereabouts known to the chief
executive. and limit their stay in the
capital city of Iowa to a few hours.
His concurrent resolution does not
compel those lobbyists whose homes
are in Des Moines to move without
the city limits, but it provides that
they shall not loiter about the state
house, and that they can appear but
once before the committee that is
considering a bill in which they are
interested.
Mr.. Lundt moved a suspension
Of the rules and the adoption Of the
resolution.
Representative Temple Of Clarke
county secured the floor:
"a measure of this sort is of such
Importance that it seems to me we
should have more time to consider it
and not act too hastily and that the
rules should not be suspended" he
said.
Mr.. Mates of Sac county agreed
with the gentleman from Clarke and
the resolution went over under the
rules.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-01-25

One OF the Scotsman's editors had
entered train at Princes Street sta
lion, Edinburgh, one friday, when a
smart newsboy Immediately called out
20 him, Scotsman, sir?" How
much?" asked the editor. jokingly, "a
penny, sir" replied the boy. "Oh."
was the reply. 81 don't want to-day's
Scotsman; but IL you could give me
.o-morrow's I would gre you sover.
eign for it." Here you are, sir!"
shouted the youngster, handing him
the weekly Scotsman which bore the
date of the following day.
Professor Barrett Wendell, of Har-
yard, tells this anecdote of an English
lecturer. There was a certain in
structor who was always impressing
upon his students the need of pers-
picuity. A young man came to him
one day to get back an essay that
had been submitted. "a very good
essay" said the instructor as he re-
turned the paper; "but, Mr.. Smith.
you should write always SO that the
most ignorant person can understand
every word you say" The young
man looked up anxiously. what
part Of my essay was not clear to
you. professor?" he asked.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-01-25

Adam Smith, the economist, fell In
love and proposed The offer was
refused. Next day the lady met
Smith in Princes Street, Edinburgh.
and reopened the question OF The
proposal. "You remember what !
said?" the lady inquired and the
philosopher replied that he did.
"Well," added the lady, IT was only
Joking" "You remember what I
asked?" said Smith. eyes," replied
the lady. "Well," said Smith. Il
was only joking, too"
The gentleman burglar does his
best to break into society.
Richard LIE Gallierne once went to
publication office to get a check
which was due him for an article.
'Tm sorry" said the cashier. "but I
shall have to disappoint you to-day.
The checks are made out, but they are
without the signature of our mana
ger. He is i'll with the govt" eek
tend him my sympathies," murmur.
ed Mr.. lie Gallienne; at must be very
trying for him to be so disabled. l
infer that he signs his checks with
his feet"
Trials in court may be postponed,
but it's different with domestic trials,
The best tooth brushes arc made
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-01-25
ADDED POWERS FOR
BOARD OF HEALTH

Des Moines, Jan. 19.-Increased
powers for the state board of health
in enforcing the observance of san
itary rules in public school buildings
are granted in a bill introduced in
the senate by Senator o. B. Court
right of Black Hawk county. The bill
provides for the appointment Of san
itary expert to serve on the board,
and if passed it will require the SUBJ
mission of all plans for new school
buildings to this official for approval.
The bill was referred to the committee
on public health.
If the bill becomes law the board
will have authority to adopt and en-
force rules governing the heating,
lighting, ventilation and sanitation of
all city and town school buildings and
all rural schools having more than
one room. The inspector or public
buildings is given power to issue an
order compelling school directors to
remedy apparent defects in sanitation
and the board of health may have re-
course to the courts for an injunction
restraining the erection or remodeltng
of school buildings unless the health
rules are complied with.
Senator Courtright's proposed
amendment to the present statutes
eliminates the civil engineer from
the board and substitutes an expert
on sanitation" the latter to be ap-
pointed by the governor on or before
January /, 1907, as a member OF the
board for term of seven years. His
compensation would be $4,000 per
annum.
The duty of inspecting school build
ings during the process of erection or
remodeling is imposed on the board OF
health, and in the inspection of hay
ing particular regard to fire escapes.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-01-25

"An elephant must ne a pretty ex-
pensive animal" eyes. I wish I had
enough money to buy one" what
do you want with an elephant?" 81
don't. I merely expressed wish for
the money."-Philadelphia Public
Ledger.
General traffic manager-"So forty
were killed in the wreck? We must
fix the responsibility" Superintend-
ent Of rebates-"Hadn't we better fix
the roadbed?" President-"All will
be well IL we fix the legislature."-
Smart Set.
She-"Am the first girl you ever
kissed?" He-"Why, do I go about
1t like an amateur?"-Ex.
Teacher-"Tommy, what is the
name of the largest known diamond?'
rommy-"The ace."-Cleveland Lead
er.
The Undoubtedly a
marble statue is the best way of per-
.,etuating a memory" The sweet girl
-"Oh, / don't know. / always tie
knot in my pocket-handkerchief."
--Pick-Me-Up.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-01-25
PAIN IN THE JOINTS
Rheumatic Tortures Cease When Or.
Williams Pink Pills Make
New Blood.

The first sign of rheumatism is fire.
puently pain and swelling in one of
the joints. If not combated i'll the
blood, which is the seat of the disease,
the poison spreads, affecting other joints
and tissues. Sometimes rheumatism at
tacks the heart and is quickly fatal.
The one remedy that has cured
rheumatism so that it stays cured is DR..
Williams Pink Pills. These pills expel
the poison from the blood and restore
the system, so that the poisonous matter
Is passed off as nature intended.
Mrs. I. T. Pitcher, of No. $50 Mon
mouth street, Newark, N. j., suffered
for about three years from rheumatism
before she found this cure. She says:
alt began with queer feeling in my
fingers. In little time it seemed as
though the finger joints had Jumps on
them and I could not get my gloves on.
"Then it grew worse and spread to
my knees. / could not stand up and
could not sleep nights. My suffering
was more than can describe. l took
great deal of medicine, but nothing even
gave me relief until tried DR.. Williams
Pink Pills.
81 read an account of cure in case
that was exactly like mine and my hus
band got me some of the pills. / took
them for three weeks before l really felt
better but they finally cured me. +"
Mr.. Pitcher, who is veteran and
member of E. d. Morgan Post, No. 307
of New York, substantiates his wife's
statement and says that she now walks
without difficulty, whereas year age
he was compelled to push her about in
wheeled chair. Both Mr.. and Mrs.
Pitcher are enthusiastic i'll their praise
of DR.. Williams Pink Pills.
For further information, address the
DIR. Williams Medicine Company, Sche.
nectady, N. Y.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-01-25

John Ryan, young man VINO mas
been working at a restaurant in
Council Bluffs as a waiter, and who
had previously borne a good reputa-
ton, held up the John Doody saloon
in the southern part of the city, shot
the bartender, Dave McSorley,
through the hand when he attempted
to make resistance; took $40 from the
cash register and made his escape In
the darkness. Ryan has not been cap
tured. There were three other men
in the saloon besides the bartender
when Ryan executed his coup. and all
of them retreated through the rear
door of the saloon when the shooting
occurred. McSorley's injuries are not
of a dangerous character.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-01-25
A small girl who attends a SUNDAY.

A small girl who attends SUNDAY
school class in a Van Ness Avenue
church came excitedly into the room
one Sunday and told the teacher she
had been chased by a dog. "Well,"
remarked the teacher, you mustn't
be afraid of dog. Suppose you liv.
ed in savage country where lions
and bears run about?" IT wouldn't
like it," promptly answered the child;
'but are there any people who live
there?" ooh, yes" said the teacher,
who went on to tell how missionaries
risk their lives to go out and make
Christians of the natives of such
dangerous localities. The little girl
thought a moment. Then she said:
II guess I'd rather telephone if l was
missionary"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-01-25
ONLY DISTILLERY IN
IOWA IS OPENED

Oskaloosa, Jan. 21.-Under the SUI
pervision of Deputy Revenue Collec-
tor Boor of Burlington the machinery
in the only distillery in Iowa was set
in motion on Saturday. The first run
was 5000 gallons of mash. The stills
will be started today. William Lind
ley has been appointed gauger. The
distillery is owned by Charles Hoover
and is the outgrowth of an old plant
operated by his father years ago. 1t
represents an investment of $4,000
and is very complete. Cattle will! be
fed In connection with the distillery
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-01-25

AT a young women's home in Phila.
delphia it has been decided that girls
who have passed the age of 35 are not
eligible for admission. This will not,
however, be likely to upset the ord
theory that woman is as young as
she looks.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-01-25
Fatally Injured BY Sled.

Fort Dodge, Jan. 21.-The 10-year.
old son of l.. q. Blake sustained in
ternal injuries while coasting, and his
life is despaired Of. The accident is
the most serious of long list of
casualties of coasters here this win.
ter. The lad encountered a bob sled
in swift descent, rendering him un.
conscious for over an hour. Physi.
clans worked with him the greater
part of last night in an effort to save
him, but the worst is feared.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-01-25

This year we have raised over e.
100000 bushels of corn, nearly 700.-
100000 bushels of wheat, and oats.
rye. barley, buckwheat, onions, rum
and Cain to match. This guarantees
an overloaded stomach to every hui
man boy in the United States. What
iOyi
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-01-25

Mr.. Carnegie, 1t is said, will write
the story of his life. 1t ought to con-
tain mighty interesting reading, and
1t will be the book of the century
If it win only tell how he got it and
make the directions clear.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-01-25

Secretary Taft is getting down to
fighting weight, having reduced from
three hundred odd to two hundred and
something. But the powers have
been officially notified that this has
no reference to the Moroccan situa-
ton.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-01-25
Naval Hero Dies in Poverty.

Oskaloosa, Jan. 21,-Thomas Jack
son, survivor of the Merrimac bat
tie with the Monitor, was buried here
yesterday. AS Jackson was not an en-
listed man he was never able to Sc
cure a pension. He served as a
stoker on the historic ship. He died
In poverty.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-01-25

Instead of blaming Mrs. Jack Gardi-
ner for exporting the Giorgione paint
ing Italy should be thankful that the
sprightly lady did not think to take
away the Coliseum or the leaning tow
er of Pisa.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-01-25

A Japanese lady says our American
women make failure of dress be-
cause they so frequently leave out the
gray tone. But our oriental friend
should hear papa speak in that tone
when he gets the dressmakers' bill
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-01-25

Sir Purdon Clarke declares that
the works Of the foremost artists
should be kept together and not scat
cred, as some requests make neces.
sary. Remember this when you come
to make your will.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-01-25

For sale or to rent: A large stock
of New Years resolutions in good con.
dition, hardly used at all. Reason for
selling, present owner has no further
need of them. Apply almost any.
where.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-01-25

A Canadian critic says that Mr..
Henry James, who has been finding
fault with American common speech,
is a dogmatist. That's kinder than
calling him curmudgeon.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-01-25

Children are disappearing from the
stage, says the Illinois State factory
inspector; and not only the humani-
tartan but the plain theater goer will
heave a sigh of relief.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-01-25

Prof Chamberlain at Clark univer.
sity figures out that women have
more ability than men, But why fig.
ure? The wise man has always taken
that for granted.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-01-25

In Philadelphia, according to DR..
Charlotte Abbey, they own to so
ciety women" and those of the mid
die class" Still, geographically, Phil
adelphia is part of the republic.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-01-25

A Pittsburg doctor has tasted for
thirty-fve days, and he expects to go
twenty-five more without food. He
must be in need of a more elastic
currency.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-01-25

President Castro didn't invite the
French minister to his party, and the
minister declares Castro is biting his
thumbs at France. Bring on war
ship.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-01-25

Miss Grigsby has not as yet declar-
ed her intention of going on the stage.
Isn't she entitled to vote of con-
fidence or something?
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-01-25

International complications are to
be regretted, but they are invaluable
in giving regulations to towns like
Portsmouth and Algeciras.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-01-25

Before aerial navigation becomes
one of the popular amusements of the
day it will be necessary for somebody
to come to the front with an accident.
less airship.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-01-25

Plans for the wedding of Theodore
Klamath and Miss Ida Rehling,
popular young couple Of Davenport,
were interrupted by a shocking trag-
edy. Mr.. Klamath, who was shipping
cleck in the Peterson department
store of that city, fell down the ele-
vator shaft from the third story to
the basement and was instantly
killed.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-01-25

1t is easy enough to attain national
prominence nowadays. All that you
have to do is to swear by the nine
gods of war, or something similar.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-01-25

Mayor Mcclellan has given jobs to
forty New York newspaper men. Now
there ought to be standing room on
the Park Row sidewalks.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-01-25

1t is exhilarating, at any rate, to
learn that conscience fund has been
started in Philadelphia.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-01-25

Congressman Longworth plays the
violin, but as he never does it in pub
lie this should not be laid up against
him.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-01-25

Rojestvensky is explaining, but he
has not thus far been able to make
1t appear that Japan won on a tech
nicality.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-01-25

If an elastic currency will make the
ordinary mans salary go further at
the butcher shop and the grocery, let's
have it at once.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-01-25

Santo Domingo lost five generals in
one battle This would cripple an
ordinary country, but down there
every man is born general.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-01-25

Our north pole may be familiar to
the astronomers of Mars. Let them
keep an eye on Mr.. Peary.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-01-25

Lewis Single Binder straight &c cigar is
good quality all the time. Your dealer or
Lewis Factory, Peoria, Ill.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-01-25

observation-disclosures wouldn't be such
bad thing if it would only help peo-
pie forget their troubles.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-01-25

A woman in the East died and left
$4,000 to her pets, but there was not
a man among them
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-01-25

Some men have so much self
esteem that it makes them stoop-
shouldered.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-01-25

Our north pole may be familiar to
the astronomers Of Mars. Let them
keep an eye on Mr.. Peary.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-01-25

New Jersey is going to spend $3.50,
900 in fighting her mosquitoes. That
ought to make a good beginning.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-01-25

'He that hath thriven may lie till
q" but he ought to tell the truth the
rest of the day.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-01-25
. c. Ross, Pub.

No man has more money than
brains who has brains enough to hang
on to it.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-01-25

Do a man today; he'll do you to-
morrow.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-01-25
Just as Cheap

travelling to New York or Boston via
the Michigan Central "The Niagara
Falls Route" as by any other road.
Tourist sleeping car, Chicago to Bos
ton every day except Friday. Inquire
Of local ticket agent or address L.
d. Heusner, G.. w. P. A., 119 Adams
St., Chicag"