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The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-12-10
LYNCHBURG DRY
BY 1876 MAJORITY
1858 Votes Cast Amid Great Excite
ment, But No Disorder.

Lynchburg Especially BY a ma.
jority of 1875 out of 1858 votes
Lynchburg elected to do away with
the licensed liquor saloon, and, un.
less a contest should intervene, the
"a saloons, / wholesale house and
3 beer agencies will so out of bust.
ness.
The followers of the Antisaloon
League. by and through whom the
fight was made against license, are
jubilant.
1t became apparent early in the
forenoon that the "wets" could not
win, and from that time their lead
ers worked as though they knew they
were already defeated. This, how
ever, did not cause them to cease,
and the trojanic efforts were main
tained until the city clock struck 3.
The Antisaloon League carried
every ward and three of the seven
precincts. The Uhree precincts car
ried by the license advocates aggre-
gated only % majority. The vote
was not as large as expected, some
voters evidently remaining away
from the polls, and some are report
ed to have paired off. In addition to
this fully 500 recently registered
voters were prevented from voting
by a decision of the judges, which
decision was to conduct the election
under the Ward law, which is in
the Supreme Court of Appeals. Sbe-
Ing attacked as to its constitutional
itY
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-12-10
Heart
rOubles

The heart may be weak
just the same as the eyes,
stomach or other organs.
1t often happens that a
person is born with a weak
heart. Then again dis
ease, fevers, over-exertion,
anxiety, nervousness,
rheumatism, etc. weaken
the heart. The result is
shortness of breath, pal
pitation, pain In the heart,
or in some Of the nerves
of the chest or abdomen.
The heart should be
strengthened with a tonic,
and for this nothing equals
DR.. Miles Heart Cure.
'T had LaGrippe last fan as
thought in a mild form. was weak.
tired feeling. and short OF breath;
could hardly so about. and n good
deal OF the time sort OF an asthmatic
breathing and extremely nervous. 1
began taking DR. Miles Heart Cure
and Nervine and now i feel so much
better in every way. / am so thank
ful that | began taking this medicine.
and shall not hesitate to tell others
how much good il has done ne"
MRS. Il. ]. NORTON,
FreevIlle, New York.
Your druggist sells Or. Miles Heart
Cure, and we authorize him to return
price OF first bottle (onIy) II IL falls
10 benefit you.
Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-12-10
Q "A LECTURE. q
/. .- -. fG--.,.....'.'..S', --... $40
Greece Described TO the
Inhabitants of WaIIa
Walla.

Ihe man who had been everything
but barber and a policeman was
narrating things.
When l first struck Walla Walla.
back in the autumn of 49," he said.
L founs that town a whole heap
more prosperous than 1 was. After
Ia been there for a couple of weeks.
with nothing doing. 1 began to re-
Meet that IL something didn't happen
pretty soon I'd find myself begged or
Vagged or something.
in moment of confidential gloom
1 impaired my tale of woe to the
landlord of my hotel, with whom I
happened to be all square-yards, for
the reason that I'd had the prescience
and foresight to pay my board with
my last kale two weeks in advance
upon hitting the town.
Now you needn't be surprised a
whole lot / told the good natured
landlord, If ] stick your night clerk
up one of these nights and take to the
chaparral with whatever small change
ne happens to have in the till. I'm
all in, and 1 don't see anybody in
Walla Walla making feather beds
from the holdings of the angels
around here. How about a bell hops
Dillet, If you expect me to remain
honest, or berth as head bootblack
OF your doggoned old tavern?'
1t was at this stage of it that that
whole souled innkeeper of Wana
Walla got busy in framing up a
scneme In my behest and behalf
Never done no lecturin'. have
you, buddy?' he asked me.
Seeing that he was taking an in
terest In me, 1 thought that I might
as well be on the level with him. and
SO l told him, candidly, that, curl
ously enough, I had never been en-
gagged in the lecture field.
Well, that amt sayin' that Won
couldn't spin 'em a talk, s'posin' the
cnanst swung your way suggested
the landlord. Now, I've got tucked
away in the cellar a lot O. lantern
slides-picters O. Greece, ancient an
modern, Is what they're labelled
that was left here a couple O. years
ago by lecturin' son of a skunk that
never got sober 'nough tn hull time
ne was in an AROUND Walla Walla T.
onreel his talk, although he adyer-
tised his lecture four or five times.
never pullin' it off. He was plumb
loco from booze all tn time he were
here, and he disapp inted th' popu-
lation so often, after promisin' t.
oliver his lecture, that the las time
he falls down on 'em they gits.t'geth-
er an runs him out o. camp, an he
never streaks back no more. Conse-
quent, I'm tn heir an assign forever
o these yere slides O. his'n that por.
tray all what is bout ancient and
modern Greece. Now, there's your
tip. hombrey, and you can work the
rest of 1t out f'r y'rself. You're wei.
come t use them slides if YOU want
to, an I'll guarantee you'll draw 8
houseful with 'em, and that the BOYS
III behave; they'll have to, cause
they'll be ladies present. I'll see tha;
everybody in Walla Walla what's
broke t lectures II be on hand
Il suppose maybe there wasn'i
mamma in that kindly suggestion.
thanked the landlord. and he had the
bunch of slides brought up from the
cellar and busted of.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-12-10
GUESSING SONG.

We are very, very many, and although so
small we be,
With our numbers we are able to control
the mighty sea.
You may tread on Ms at pleasure. but re-
member, as you go,
That we keep faithful record Of your
passing to and fro.
So. if you are bent on mischief. kindly 90
some other way;
Let us have no guilty secrets TO conceal OF
TO betray;
For 1T pleases us far better when we share
your lawful sports
And you pile us up and shape us into
monuments and forts
Answer-The sands of the seashore.
Henry Johnstone. ST. Nicholas.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-12-10
SINGLE STAIN.

A genuine Creosote Stain. Made
in variety of colors and is now be
ing used very extensively by both
town and country trade.
This stain has strong penetrating
mowers and is, therefore. very dura-
bic.
1t is not expensive and we invite
correspondence with any party who
contemplate using a Shingle Stain.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-12-10

sHALoN PAINT.

'The best paint made" This
paint is being used by the largest
paint consumers in Norfolk and Tide
water, Virginia. 1t is uneQualled for
durability. brilliancy of color, and
covering qualities and is, therefore.
the best economical paint on the
market Write US for color cards,
prices, etc.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-12-10
CHESAPEAKE STEAMSHIP
COMPANY.
Effective Feb'y Gath, 1903.
"SHESA pFAKE LtNEn

\ Effective Feb'y cath, 1903.
"cHESAeEAKE LINE"
ANT PASSENGER STEAMERS
u NJ BI A" AND AUGUSTA"
ID POINT COMFORT and NOR.
FOLK. VA.
s Ms leave Ba timore daily (ex-
AaY) at 8 80 p. NJ and leave
Comfort at 90 a. M. and
y o. A NJ, where connectic n
the Rail Lines for all points
kx RIVER LINE"
|| Z ASSENGER STEAMER
4 4 = & s rLANTA"
ut and RICHMOND,
VA
Baltimore Tuesday,
Aday al l.. NJ. and
- r. - A A. NJ and Rich
Acester Point, Gle
n Almonds.
BALTIMORE
~ - ~ 10 LIGHT
S2F.
kpints may be
aud state
= .o| - Ticket OF
4 MART aUR
baltimore
= ght and
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-12-10
g SPGGIU UAhTUE
'as~ssSs s~@>r<~< @sSs -<-sS See&ee<esSes .za
BARN AND ROOF PAINTS.

BAhN AND ROOF PAINTS.
These paints are prepared with
great care and are especially adapted
for use on tin or wood. They are
made from good matreials and will
give entire satisfaction, else we
agree to furnish enough paint, free
Of cost, to repaint any building or
roof upon which they are used.
Write us today for prices.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-12-10
NO HOUSE FOR EVANS!
"Fighting Bob" Declines Gift From
People OF Los Angeles.

Los Angeles. Cal. Especially Rear
Admiral Robley ID. Evans. retired
does not desire the people of Los
Angeles or any other plEce to make
him a present Of house, or anything
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-12-10
LTNSEED OIL.

Our Linseed Oil is bought direct
from tie Linseed Crushers in car
load lots, and $500 will be paid
any one finding it other than strict
ly pure.
1t is absolutely essential 10 4.
pure oil, that is, if you want :
paint to wear satisfactorily.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-12-10
At HOME.

why, Johnny" said Mrs. Mug
gins, what are you doing here? Is
Willie's party over?" Nome" blub-
bered Johnny. But the minute
got inside the house Willie's father
told me 10 make myself at home,
AID / came. ''-HaTper's Weekly.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-12-10
ENGLISH LEAD.

A strictly high grade lead, unsur-
passed for covering qualities and
whiteness.
This lead contains a percentage
of zinc and is extremely durable.
WHITE ZINC.
- Vieille Montange Brand. War
ranted absolutely pure.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-12-10
Foreign

first of theS ~ Of tenders and light.
ships that Aad from New Yo&
September aNyage to the
ciiic Coast. as}alp par rais6
The nilits
fragettes Of
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-11-12
Getting Out of Tight Place.

When the late William Window,
secretary of the treasury, dropped
dead at chamber of commerce din
ner in New York some years ago, just
as he was speaking, there were but
two reporters present, says the Sat
urday Evening Post. The others had
written their stories, sent down their
copy and the text of the speeches, and
gone to more interesting places. In
one newspaper Office the news did not
get in until minute before time for
going to press. Two columns of Win
dom's speech were in type in the form.
AS it was too late to make over and
catch the mails, an enterprising ed
itor wrote: THE Hon. William Win
dom dropped dead at the chamber Of
commerce dinner last night. If he
had not dropped dead he would have
spoken as follows" Thus it stood un-
til they could make over.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-11-12
HAT BROKE UP THE CONCERT.
Remarkable Headsear Responsible for
Spelling Performance.

A story has reached this country Of
a hat which spoiled an afternoon per-
Torrance at small French play
house. 1t appears that in the absence
of an orchestra lady presided over
the piano. She was neither young,
pretty nor talented, and not wishing
to pass unnoticed conceived the idea
of wearing hat that would attract
the attention of the audience.
In this she was successful. The hat
looked like good-sized umbrella COW
cred with flowers, ribbons and birds.
AS the lady took her seat the surprise
1t caused hushed the audience into
silence; when. however, the pianist
struck the first notes and the flowers,
ribbons and birds began mad dance,
the storm broke loose and the laughter
at last grew so terrific that the curtain
was lowered to give the spectators an
opportunity of regaining their compos-
ure. They never regained it, the per-
Torrance was spoiled and the authors
are suing the director for damages
Millinery Trade Review.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-11-12
Parental CONFERENCE.-The.

A very pleasant sight and hopeful
sign, too, is where father and son
are friends. Neither can have a bet
ter one, if he is real one, nor more
enjoyable one If they understand one
another, which is easy to do. There
is more health, outlook, joy and profit
in that sort of companionship than
they can form in the busy walks of
life.
Neither the authority of the father
nor the respect of the son need be sac
rificed to sustain this relation. These
blend together, when they occupy the
middle ground of friendship, and be-
come kindness and courtesy. But the
practical effect Of such companion
ship, if contained by the father with
a kindly common sense, is real edu-
cation for the boy, for it directs his
life toward affairs that have worth
and meaning to them. This does not
mean that there is to be no folly or
fun, but that it is not all to be folly
and fun; that there are to be times
of reflection, taking account of things
and figuring out the real value of
events-Ohio State Journal.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-11-12
APPETITE AND THE EMOTIONS.
Why Shouldn't One Eat, Even II Worry
Happy or Very sad7


The following really happened on
board pleasure steamer in the
Kyles Of Butte. A young honeymoon
couple were sitting side by side, gaz-
ing on the lovely scenery around
them.
isn't 1t heavenly, Georger she
murmured. II feel thrills all over
me-"
Then without a pause, as If still
carried away by the inspiration of the
moment: Dearest, If there are any
left, think would like chocolate"
No good reason exists why spiritual
emotions should not make one
hungry. The bride who demanded
sweets was wiser than a girl who once
remained starving and inconsolable in
her room after the departure of her
lover for India.
At last an amateur Hebe ventured
upstairs with cup of coffee and a
plate of toast. Yielding to persuasion,
the afflicted maiden was induced to
eat and drink, and began to look some-
what less detected.
II believe I was dying for some-
thing all the time" she finally con-
fessed; but was afraid to ask, lest
people would believe me to be less
unhappy than I really am."-Black
and White.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-11-12
COLLECTOR FOR A BREWERY.
So His Wife and Children Didn't Mind
His Visiting Saloons.

The man had hardly emerged from
the well-dressed lady stepped up and
accosted him.
My poor fellow" said she, "do you
spend much of your time in such vile
places as that?"
He stood and eyed her critically.
I'm in and out of 'em all day long,.
he then returned, little sullenly.
God help you! Just think of the
precious hours wasted in such dives
of the devil! Do you spend much mon
ey in saloons?"
Yes; over $40 day." {
"Merciful heav N! Are you mar
ried?"
Got wife . d five children"
"And yet, WI e your wife and chill
dren are HON crying, doubtless, for
food and clothing, you are going from
saloon to saloon like a sot!"
They amt cryin' for food nor moth
I'M" retorted the man, hufdly, "and I
amt no sot cause 1 don't drink!''
What! You don't
AND WHAT'S more, my wife and chill
dren re tickled to have me goin' into
these places all day."
What do you mean?"
"And besides, by goin' from saloon
to saloon spendin' money I'm dom my
duty to them, myself, and my EN-.
ployers, maam!"
What is your business?"
I'm collector for brewery!"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-11-12
Church Tower His Pulnit.

Sunday last being Feast Sunday"
the vicar of Selston, the Rev. G. Har-
rison, hit upon the novel idea of
preaching from the church tower. The
greater part of the congregation seat
ed themselves in the churchyard,
while many stood on the highway.
The reverend gentleman took as
his text, ''The Builders and the Tow
ers," sd. possessing strong voice,
his emarks were heard distinctly by
the large crowd of golfers and others
gathered together, the weather being
all that could be desired.-London
Evening Standard.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-11-12
DUE TO A MOTHERS GRIEF.
How the Blanche Ferry Sweet Pea
Was Brought to Perfection.

There is an interesting story told
by Paul Kirk in recent issue of the
Housekeeper, concerning the acciden-
tai discovery of the Blanche Ferry
sweet pea. The story is this:
The daughter of farmer in Jeffer-
son county, N. Y, married a quarry
man who neglected her, forcing her
to live starved and miserable exis-
tence in small home over some lime.
stone lodges.
After a while the woman became a
mother, and then death came and
claimed the child. The mother took
the body back to her own childhood
home-one of the most beautiful in
New York-for burial.
When the funeral was over, the
mother, stricken with grief, gathered
from the old farm place few seeds
of the old Painted Lady sweet pea.
These seeds she carried away with
her to the poor little home by the
stone quarry. There she planted
them.
They Powered, and the mother
saved some or the seed for another
seasons planting. From year to year,
in this manner, the flowers were per-
petuated and the memory of the child
was kept beautiful. After Is or 20
years the flowers had undergone a
change-had taken on a new beauty,
as fine as the sorrowing mothers de-
yotion. They no longer resembled the
old Painted Lady blossoms. The thin
poor soil, with it's large element of
lime, had dwarfed the vine, but in
compensation had given more abun-
dant flowers, larger and brighter col
ored.
Mr.. Tracy, of the government de-
partment of agriculture, while looking
after some seed crops in the vicinity,
saw and admired the flowers, learned
their history, secured some of the
seed, and later sent them out, to the
world as the Blanche Ferry sweet
pea
Out of the sorrow and hardship of
the lonely mother by the quarryside
had come about the development of
flower of exquisite beauty, which has
since brought pleasure to millions and
added beauty to countless homes.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-11-12
PugiIist is Not Proud.

San Francisco is chuckling over
story about Battling Nelson, the con-
queror of joe Cans, the "old master"
Nelson appeared in a fashionable
restaurant a day or two after the
fight. His presence made sensation.
He was stared at as though he had
been pretty girl in sheath skirt.
1t happened that an English woman
Of title was dining in the restaurant
She expressed desire to meet the
champion, and one of her companions
quickly arranged the matter with Nell
sons second or third assistant busi-
ness manager.
Battling Nelson-Countess Exc.
Shake hands with him, countess There
amt no pride about him. He'll let
you"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-11-12
THERE WAS A GREAT SURPRISE.
What Caused Queer Transformation
in an. English Coach.

A lady and gentleman were travel
ing together on an English railway.
They were perfect strangers to each
other, according to Sphere
Madam, l will trouble you to look
out of the window for few minutes;
am going to make some changes in
my wearing apparel"
Certainly, sir" she replied, with
politeness, rising and turning her back.
In a short time he said: Now, mad
am, my change is completed and you
may resume your seat"
When the lady turned she beheld
her male companion transformed into
dashing lady, with heavy veil over
her face.
Nov, sir, or madam, whichever you
like" said the lady, 81 must trouble
you to look out of the window, for 1
also have some changes to make in
my apparel"
Certainly, madam" said the gentle
man in lady's attire and Immediately
complied.
Now, sir, you may resume your
seat said the lady
To his great surprise, on resuming
his seat, the gentleman in female at
tire found his lady companion trans
formed into man. He then laughed
and said:
ut appears that we are both anxious
to avoid recognition. have robbed
bank. What have you done?"
T. said the whilom lady, as he
dexterously fettered his companions
wrists, 81 am Detective j of Scot
land Yard and in female apparel have
shadowed you. Now" drawing a re-
volver-.keep STILL"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-11-12
Charley Spar, accompanied

Charley Spar, accompanied by
Hans Nielsen, very intimate friend
of his, went to Hamlin Sunday on
ono Of his periodical calls at that
place. We imagine there is some
magnetic influence down there which
attracts young mon OF Charley's
temperament.
Miss Cecilia Esbeck is still busy
learning the art of trimming hats.
We have not learned vet whether she
expects to start q millinery shop here
or simply devote her time to plan
ming new productions in the line of
hat architecture for the benefit of the
industry at large.
Sunday morning our citizens were
startled by what appeared at first
sight to be Russian cavalry with
full equipment charging through
town but which was later identified
as Levi Hansen's bays on one of their
usual runaways. A number of our
choicest veterans were Immediately
despatched to scour the surrounding
country with orders to bring back
the team dead or alive. We are glad
to- say that they were brought back
alive and apparently all right except
little tired. The rig was not Sc
riously damaged.
A certain young man who had
been looking too long and lovingly
at the red rhinish came home during
the small hours of the night when
most fellows of his age should be
sleeping, and caused considerable
commotion at the family headquar-
ters by emitting various unusual
sounds such as groans, eighs, hic-
coughs, etc. 1t was thought neces-
sary to send relief corps to his
assistance but finally he lapsed into
a profound silence from which he
was aroused the next morning feel
ing much better.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-11-12
The WhistIinu Bow.

Any one who has listened to burst
of wild applause in an English theater
knows that after the din has in
creased, and the storm risen to a
certain height of intensity, it is GER
tain that some boy in the gallery
(and may heaven bless himD will in
sert two fingers in his mouth and
oblige with that demonstration known
as the death shrek" 1t is most effec-
tive. 1t gives a finishing touch, it
shows that the climax has been
reached, 1T is the last word in the way
of friendly or unfriendly demonstra-
ton.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-11-12
kinballton

Bran and Shorts at feed store.
DIR. James called at the Hans John
son home Sunday.
T. G.. Jensen made business trip
to Audubon Tuesday.
DR.. Hess Stock Food and Worm
powder al the feed store. If
Dick Powers Of Brayton was here
last week doing some lathiug.
Maurice Christensen departed for
South Dakota Monday on business.
Oil meal and Tankage at If
+. G.. MuLLER's
w. U. Hammer, ID. d. S. Dentist,
Office over Oransky' Is store, Atlantic
The Elk Horn and Kimbal)ton
Lumber Company has received large
shipments of coal of late.
Chris A. Jorgensen and wife went
to Brayton Saturday to visit friends
and relatives, returning Sunday.
Since Bryan's defeat, G. G. Nelson
has been able to work the same as
any ordinary man. Congratulations
are due that gentleman.
Miss Ora Petersen, our up-to-date
milliner, is enjoying very nice trade
in her line, possibly owing to the
recent Republican victory.
The drug store here is practically
completed and Mr.. Boring, the drug
gist, will soon be ready to serve you
to anything you may want in his
line.
John Molgaard of Brayton passed
through town Saturday and was evil
IDENTIFY struck with the cool climate
up this way for he stopped and bot a
fur overcoat.
The Kimbsllton-Elk Horn Con-
struction Company started to lay ce-
ment sidewalks around the new drug
store Tuesday. They will also put
in several crossings which have been
ordered by the town council.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-11-12
a Bit Absent,Minded,

Rufus Choate, the great lawyer,
once endeavored to make witness
give an illustration of absent-minded-
ness. WALL" said the witness, eau
tiously, 81 should say that man who
thought he'd left his watch to hum,
an took it out'n his pocket to see if
he had time to go hum to get it
should say that Teller was leetle alb.
sent-minded"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-11-12
His Act.

Father said young ST Cornsilk,
81 have long desired to go on the
stage, and now, with your permits
sion"
Hosea Cornsilk thoughtfully stroked
his flame-colored chin beard
All the worlds a stage, my son."
he said, gently Take that hoe and
dig up the potatoes in the half acre
field behind the hog PEN
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-11-12
Hurrah! Hurrah!

Read the long list of Kimballton
items this week. We beg leave to
thank both our correspondent and the
citizens who opened their thot box
and gave him SO many interesting
items. Now please keep on in the
good work and make the Kim ballton
corner the most interesting part Of
the Journal.