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The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1906-12-05

One of the interesting bills that con-
gress will have to consider is Mr..
Payne's measure for the abolition of
hfty-one improbable custom houses.
Some of these government establish
ments do not "pay for their keep" as
the saying is For instance. the one
ait Sag Harbor cost $S77.22 in salaries
hast year and could boast only $12.95
in receipts, while at Patchogue the ex-
penses were $474SO and the receipts
nothing.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1906-12-05

The late President Spencer began his
railroad management as superintendent
of the Virginia Midland in 1877, and 1T
was on that section of the Southern
system that he was killed.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1906-12-05

People in this country seem to be
busy. IF could buy $1O,OOO,OOO worth
Of cars and locomotives at the present
time" says Sir Thomas shoughnessy,
the Canadian Pacific president, 81
would buy them and would undertake
to provide the money in cash. There
are no cars or locomotives to be bought.
The real cause of the scarcity of cars is
traceabIe to the difficulty of securing
raw materials Of all kinds. If you go
to the steel man you cannot get steel
If you go to the iron man you cannot
get iron. So If you go to the lumber
man you cannot get lumber Formerly
IL we wanted a steel bridge we could
get one in three months, and we are
now compelled to wait a year or eigh-
teen months. Similarly in all depart
ments of the business"
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1906-12-05

The president of the German mill
tary court General Ltnde. was in his
youth locksmith's apprentice. Pres
ident Linde intended to become an en-
gineer, and entered the workshop of
a locksn2ith to receive some practical
training. But the mechanical work
was little to the young mans taste,
and he returned to schaol. In 1856 he
took service in an artillery regiment
at Rindsberg, and advanced rapidly,
Until 1904 he was division commander
at Bromberg, and has since been corps
commander at Cassel.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1906-12-05

An English novelty designated as a
mum and pocket warmer consists Of a
Theoretically sealed tube which Is de-
clared to contain a special chemical
preparation which will maintain its
heat for an unusually long time. To
use 1t the case is immersed in boiling
water for five to ten minutes, and when
taken out is encased in red flannel
felt cover. 1t is asserted that the
warmer will retain it's heat from three
to four hours.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1906-12-05

The possibility Of burning coal at the
mines, and transmitting the power
thus obtained to any point desired Is
opening to the industrial world The
plan has already been set in operation
by the government in connection with
four great irrigation projects in the
vicinity of Willlston, N. D. In the bills
surrounding the areas to be irrigated
are immense deposits of ignite coal.
This method will be especially valuable
in utilizing low grade Goals which can
not be hauled with profit.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-08-30
Immense Leaves of Palm.

The palm family bears longer
leaves than any other known tree.
The Inaga palm, growing on the
banks of the Amazon, has leaves
which reach from So to SO feet in
length, and 10 to IL feet in breadth.
Specimens Of the talepot palm, ma
tive of Ceylon, has been met with 20
feet long and 10 feet broad. These
leaves are used by the natives to
make tents, and, thus employed, they
make very efficient shelters from rain.
The leaves of the double cocoanut
palm are often 80 feet long and sew.
eral wide. The leaves of the canni'
bal tree of Australia resemble broad
planks and are frequently Is feet
long, 20 inches broad and IL feet
thick at the base. These boardlike
leaves all shoot out at the top and
hang down so as to form sort OF
umbrella around the stem. The UNI
brella tree of Ceylon has leaves of
such enormous size that single one
will cover from Is to 20 men, and
often serves as a canopy to a boat,
,or a tent for soldiers. A specimen
leaf taken to England measured SO
feet round.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-08-30
GIANT RApIsHEs OF THE EAST
There the Vegetable Grows to an
Enormous Size.

Radishes in North China and iE
Japan are as important and ublqui-
tous a part of every meal as Is bread
in America. In both countries many
millions Of bushels of this vegetable
are grown every year, and they are
to be had at all seasons. 1t Is thus
easy to understand why these parts
Of the world grow the strangest and
biggest radishes known.
The giants beside the little French
Breakfast, our favorite American va.
riety, are but babies beside the mon
sters they grow under the warm,
moist influences of the oriental eli
mate.
These radishes are grown on Amer.
lean soil from seeds imported by the
United States department of agrlcul'
ture from China. They take well to
the American climate, and probably
would have weighed five pounds when
full grown.
When these fellows are grown In
China they rapidly form a great bril-
liant red globe eight to ten inches II
diameter and weighing sometimes u
pounds. Another kind 10 snow white
and grows a foot long, and still an
other Is a brilliant green on the out
side and a beautiful wine red whei
the skin Is cut. Some of thes'
strange vegetables are cxceedingl!
delicate In flavor and texture wher
grown under favorable conditions.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-08-30
THE WHITE RIVER COUNTRY.

In the opinion of one who has trav
eled much and observed closely, the
most truly and rightfully contented
people in the United States to-day are
the small landowners in what is
known as the Upper White River Coun.
try. anywhere from Newport, Ark, to
Carthage. Mo. They are contented be-
cause their surroundings are ideal and,
until recently, the great. uneasy, dis
quieting world. with its artificial needs
and inadequate compensations, has
been to them but little more tangible
than dream. Here, still existent,
and by reason Of their very rarity at
this day and time more delectable
than in the past, are the conditions
which have ever appealed with ire
sistible force to the independent.spir-
tied Anglo-Saxon. Every man Is the
supreme ruler Of his own little prin.
cipality; acknowledging no master
save the law-and possibly his fem
mime helpmeet; cringing to no EN-.
ployer; asking no favors from the
world, save those that his neighbors
freely extend and expect as freely in
return. He lives in a latitude where
the extremes of heat or cold are never
known, and at an altitude that insures
perfect health. The richest bounty
Of Nature has been showered upon
him with unsparing hand, but It Is q
question whether he more than dimly
realizes the fact. He accepts as a mat
ter of Course the fertile soil which
produces In abundance every GUILTY..
able growth common to the north
temperate zone, the surrounding for.
ests Of valuable woods and the under.
lying stratas Of precious minerals, the
springs and streams of translucent
purity on every hand, the wealth Of
fish and game at his very door, such as
less favored mortals annually travel
hundreds of miles to find. He is con-
tented, but small credit is his for that,
for how could he well be otherwise
than content? 1t Is sad that such
idealistic conditions may not con.
tinue, but it Is written that the pres
ent possessors Of this favored land
must soon give place to others more
appreciative of its incompatible fea-
lures. A railroad has recently cut its
way through the best of this region,
and the unaccustomed rustic Of bank
notes and chink Of coin will eventually
tempt the hill-dweller to part with his
birthright. So 1t has always been in
the worlds history-the good things
that are ours without price invariably
pass from our hands before we come
to understand their value. The White
River country will shortly be discov-
cred anew by class Of immigrants
better capable Of judging its POSSIBLE
ities-the men who seek modest
homes where the 'lay of the land"
will effectually prevent crowding by
too close neighbors, where their cat.
tie can fatten on free range, where
the wealth of forest and mine awaits
development by intelligent workers,
and where the game and fish offer en-.
joyable recreation to all who have
leisure and inclination for sport.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-08-30

So-called wandering pains" may
come from Its early stages. or the
presence of danger may be made mani.
testify profuse monthly periods, accom-.
panied by unusual pain, from the
abdomen through the groin and thighs.
II you have mysterious pains, II there
are indications of inflammation or dis
placement, secure a bottle of Lydia II.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound right
away and begin its use.
Mrs. Pinlham, of Lynn, Mass, will
give you her advice II you will write
her about yourself. She Is the daugh-
ter-in-law of Lydia Il. Pinkham and
for twenty five years has been advising
sick women free OF charge.
Dear Mrs Pinkham:--
II take the liberty TO congratulate you on
the success have had with your wonderful
medicine. Eighteen months ago my periods
stopped. Shortly after ] felt SO badly that
submitted 10 thorough examination by u
physician and was told that had a tumor
and would have to undergo an operation.
"Soon after / read one Of your advertise
ments and decided 20 give Lydia IL. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound trial. After
taking five bottles rs directed tho tumor is
entirely gone. i have been examined by u
physician and he says l have no signs Of 10
tumor now. IL has also brought my periods
around once more, and | am entirely
well."-Fannie ID. Fox. z Chestnut Street,
Bradford, Pa.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-08-30
Schools spreadlna In China.

A few years ago the foreign mis-
sionary schools were practically the
only institutions in Foochow offering
facilities for the acquisition of west.
ern learning. There are now at least
80 native schools fashioned after the
foreign model. Foochow is city OF
100000 inhabitants, and these schools
embrace about 1000 students. Post
ers placarded all over the city adver
tise the opening of various modern
schools, which are springing up In
every nook and corner of the place
Scarcely a week passes without the
announcement Of the opening of q
new school.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-08-30
Alum Baking Powder Is Wholesome.

DR.. Herman Reinbold, the expert
German chemist, in a recent official
report concerning Baking Powders
declares that pure alum baking pow.
der Is better and less Injurious than
the so-called cream of tartar powders.
He says that II the quantity of alum
contained In a sufficient quantity of
baking powder for batch of bread or
cakes for an ordinary family. be con-
centrated to one mouthful of food,
and taken into the stomach OF any
one person, no matter how delicate,
it could do no harm. On the contrary,
alum Is wholesome In proper quaint.
ties. This Is undoubtedly the reason
the State Of Missouri quickly repealed
q law that prohibited the manufacture
Of the most wholesome of all baking
powders. So much for Alum Baking
Powders.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-08-30

WHY DOESN'T HE HAVE 1T OVER?''
write unreservedly, he might be shy
and reluctant of speech; and that shy
ness now deferred him. So much be-
ing clear she determined to force the
issue and end the strain for both.
Percival had shown not little in
terest in pretty Mrs. Akemit, and was
now talking with that fascinating crea-
ture as she lolled on low seat before
the fire in her lacy blue house gown.
At the moment she was adroitly pos
ing one foot and then the other before
the warmth of the crate. 1t may be
disclosed without damage to this tale
that the feet of Mrs. Akemit were not
cold; but that they were trifies most
daintily shod, and, as her slender sill
ken ankles curved them toward the
blaze from her froth of a petticoat,
they were worth looking at.
Miss Millbrey disunited the chatting
couple with swiftness and aplomb.
Come, Mr.. Bines, If I'm to take
that tramp you made me promise you,
it's time we were off,"
Outside she laughed deliciously. "You
know you did make me promise it men,
tally, because l knew you'd want to
come and want me to come, but was
afraid Mrs. Akemit mightn't under
stand about telepathy, so I pretended
we'd arranged 1t all in words"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-08-30
DUBIOUS
About What Her Husband Would Say.

A Mich. woman tried Postum Food
Coffee because ordinary coffee dis
agred with her and her husband. She
writes:
ely husband was sick for three
years with catarrh of the bladder, and
palpitation of the heart, caused by
coffee. Was unable to work at all
and in bed part of the time.
II had stomach trouble, was weak
and fretful so I could not attend to
my housework-botho Of us using cof-
fee all the time, and realizing 1t was
harmful.
"One morning the grocer's wife
said she believed coffee was the cause
of our trouble and advised Postum.
| took 1t home rather dubious about
what my husband would say-he was
fond of coffee.
But I took coffee right off the
table, and we haven't used cup Of
1t since. You should have seen the
change in us, and now my husband
never complains of heart palpitation
any more. My stomach trouble went
away In two weeks after / began Pos
tum. My children love 1t and it does
them good, which can't be said Of
coffee.
J "A lady visited us who was always
half sick. / told her I'd make her
cup of Postum. She said it was taste
less stuff, but she watched me make
ii, boiling it thoroughly for 10 min
utes, and when done she said 1t was
splendid. Long boiling brings out the
flavor and food quality" Name given
by Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich.
Read the little book 1.-THE Road to
MELVILLE" in pkgs. There's a reason"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-08-30
ERRORS ABOUT THE WHITE
HOUSE.

To the Editor:
/ noticed somewhere recently
would not say positively that 1t was in
your columns-an article on the White
House which contained several mis-
statements.
In the first place II was stated the
White House was first occupied In
1909 and that It's first occupant was
President Madison. The fact is. It's
first occupant was President Adams,
who took up his residence there In
1900.
The original mansion was begun In
1892. In 1914 1t was burned by the
British and rebuilt In 1918.
Another of the errors In the article
referred to was the statement that
ready-prepared paint is used on the
White House to make 1t beautifully
white.
l noticed this especially because l
have used considerable paint myself
and wondered that canned" paint
should be used on such an important
building when all painters know that
pure white lead and linseed oil make
the best paint.
1t so happened also that l knew
white lead and linseed oil--not ready.
mixed paint-were used on the White
House, because had Just read book.
let published by firm of ready-mixed
paint manufacturers who also manu-
facture pure white lead. In that book
the manufacturers admitted that for
the White House nothing but "the
best and purest Of paint could be
used" and said that their pure white
lead had been selected.
Above all people, those who attempt
to write on historical subjects should
give us facts, even II 1t Is only date
or a statement about wood, or brick,
or paint. or other building material.
Yours for truth.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-08-30

Miss Milbrey wondered somewhat; but
her mind was easy, for her resolution
had been taken.
Mrs. Gwilt-Athlestan extended her
invitation to the young people, who &C.
cepted joyfully.
When the guests had gone Miss Mil
brey received the praise of both par
ents for her blameless attitude toward
young Bines.
ut VIII be fixed when we come
back from Wheatly," said that know
ing young woman, "and now don't
worry any more about it,
"And Fred" said the mother, "do
keep straight down there. She's a
commonplace girl, with lots of man
nerisms to unlearn, but she's pretty
and sweet and teachable."
"And she'll learn lot from Fred
that she doesn't know now" finished
that young mans sister from the foot
of the stairway.
Back at their hotel Psyche Bines was
saying:
Isn't it queer about Mrs. Gwilt.
Athlestan? We've read so much about
her in the papers. thought she must
be some one awful to meet-I was that
scared-and instead, she's like any
one, and real chummy besides; and
actually, ma, don't you think her dress
was dowdy-all except the diamonds
l suppose that comes from living in
England so much. And hasn't Mrs
Milbrey twice as grand a manner, and
the son-nes a precious-he knows
everything and everybody; shall like
him."
Her brother, who had flung himself
into cushioned corner, spoke with the
air of one who had reluctantly con.
sented to be interviewed and who was
anxious to be quoted correctly:
Mrs. Gwilt-Athlestan is all right
She reminds me of what Uncle Peter
writes about that new herd of short
horns: This breed has mild dispose
ton, is a good feeder, and produces q
fine quality Of flesh But I'll tell you
one thing, SIS" he concluded with sud-
den emphasis, with all this talk about
marrying for money m beginning tc
feel as if you and l were couple OF
white rabbits out in the open with al
the game laws Off"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-08-30
Homeseekers' Excursions.

The Minneapolis & st. Louis r. R
will sell round trip excursion tickets
every Tuesday to points In Minnesota
Iowa, the Dakotas, Manitoba, Sas'
katchewan and the Canadian North
west and on the first and third Tues
days of each month to points in the
South, Southeast, West and South
west. Rate one fare plus $500 and
less. Liberal limits and stop-over
privileges. For rates and further
particulars call on Agents or address
A. b. Cults, G. p. & II. A, Minneapo-
lis, MINI.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-08-30

A we'll known member of the New
York bar, man of most patronizing
manner, one day met John G. Car
Isle, to whom he observed loftily.
81 see, Carlisle, that the supreme
court has overruled you In the case
of Mullins versus Jenkinson. But,
he added, in his grand way, you, Car
Isle. need feel no concern about your
reputation"
Carlisle chuckled. quite So" he
agreed. I'm only concerned for the
reputation of the suprems court
Harper's Weekly.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-08-30
CHAPTER XII.
AFTERNOON STROLL AND AN EVI
ING CATASTROPHE

AFTERNOON STROLL AND AN EVEN
ING CATASTROPHE.
Miss Milbrey, the second morning at
Mrs. Gwilt-Athlestan's house party,
faced with becoming resignation what
she felt would be her last day of en-
tire freedom. She was down and out
philosophically to play nine holes with
her host before breakfast.
Her brother after a night of 1t with
Mauburn, awakening less happily, made
series of discoveries regarding his
bodily sensations that caused him to
view life with disaffection. Noting
that the hour was early, however, he
took cheer, and after a long, strong,
cold drink, which he rang for, and a
pricking icy shower which he nerved
himself to, he was ready to ignore his
aching head and get the start of Maui
burn.
Outside most of the others had scat
tered for life in the open, each to his
taste. Some were on the links. Some
had gone with the coach. A few had
ridden early to the meet of the Essex
hounds near Easthampton, where a
stiff run was expected. Others had
gone to follow the hunt in traps. A
lively group came back now to read
the morning papers by the log fire in
the big CHEEKY hall. Among these were
Percival and Miss Milbrey. When they
had dawdled over the papers for an
hour Miss Milbrey grew slightly res
tive.
why doesn't he have it over?" she
asked herself, with some Impotence.
And she delicately gave Percival, not
an opportunity, but opportunities to
make an opportunity, which is a vastly
different form of procedure.
But the luncheon hour came and
people struggled back, and the after
noon began, and the request for Miss
Milbrey's heart and hand was still I'M
accountably deferred. Nor could she
feel any of those subtle premonitions
that usually warn woman when the
event is preparing in lovers secret
heart.
Reminding herself of his letters, she
began to suspect that. while he could
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-08-30
Superb Service, Splendid Scenery

en- route to Niagara Falls, Muskoka
and Kawartha Lakes, Georgian Bay
and Temegami Region, st. Lawrence
River and Rapids, Thousand Islands,
Algonquin National Park, White Noun
tains and Atlantic Sea Coast resorts,
via Grand Trunk Railway System.
Double track Chicago to Montreal and
Niagara Falls. N. Y.
For copies of tourist publications
and descriptive pamphlets apply to
Geo. w. Vaux, A. G. p. G. T. A., 1876
Adams St.. Chicago.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-08-30
ENGLAND Mourns Dairy Butter.

The London Times asserts that gem
uine dairy butter is thing past pray
ing for. Four-fifths of the population
of London, the Times asserts, have
never seen it in their lives. Those who
know what it is have great difficulty
in procuring it, and cannot obtain it
in many cases at any price. What is
called genuine butter in London. the
Times says, Is blended and reworked
butter.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-08-30
Cuba Wants ImmIorants.

The Cuban congress, at its recent
session, appropriated 100000 to be
used for the purpose of inducing Inn
migrants to come to Cuba from Eu'
rope and the Canary islands. 1t Is
proposed to pay the passage OF each
emigrant from his home. The field
hands are to be brought from Sweden,
Norway, Denmark and Italy.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-08-30

That an article may be good as we'll
as cheap, and give entire satisfaction,
is proven by the extraordinary sale OF
Defiance Starch, each package con-
tanning one-third more Starch than
can be had of any other brand for the
same money.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-08-30
The First strIkIna Clock.

According to historians, the first
striking clock was imported into Eu'
rope by the Persians about 500 A. d.
1t was brought as a present to Charlie
magne, from Abdella, king of Persia.
by two monks of Jerusalem.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-08-30
Cost Lives Of Many Workmen.

In constructing the East river tun'
nels, New York city, according to
the statement Of the engineer in
charge, IA men have succumbed as
the result of working In the high pres.
sure, "a pounds to the square inch
above the normal pressure of the at
mOsnher
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-08-30
Woman's STRANGE Collection.

Miss Alice de Rothschild, sister
of the late Baron Ferdinand de Roths-
child, has a collection of Hindo bulls
and zebras and lamas. She is also in.
terested In cattle breeding, and has
some fine carriage horses.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-08-30
slaunht.rs Pet canarles,

Charleston IS. CO. pet canaries are
being killed by bird that is known
as the 'loggerhead." A ioggerhead
strikes at the canaries through the
bars of the cage.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-08-30

Economy is the road TO wealth.
PUTNAM FADELESS DYE is the
road to economy.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-08-30

A rule that refuses to work at all
often gets the best of one that works
both ways.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-08-30
Important to M others.

Examine carefully every bottle OF CASToR1A,
a safe and sure remedy for infants and children,
and see that Il
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-08-30

Mrs. wlnslow's Soothing Syrup.
For children teethng softens the gurus sduccs I'm
nsmmaton, anays pain, cures wind colo ASA bottle.