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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-04-06
Extra Auto & rlaChine Works

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Our poor fellows were sent off as
smpty-handed as if going to a grand
promenade, or a soldiers picnic. In
Iced, but for individual courage and
good luck the event would have end.
ed in national disaster and disgrace
.or us. I have no desire to dispel
The romance that surrounds as with
halo the noble and necessary art
Of, war; but / think every young fell
.ow should know that to be real
soldier it is necessary for him to be
lot only fighting man and a brave
nan in the field, but perfect camp
nan also; and he can never learn to
De so in barracks-but only on the
tented field in times of peace. In
he present generation our hideous
sacrifice of soldiers in the war of 81
and '65 cannot be understood by SEN
ltors and representatives in congress.
What may happen again unless high
standard of administrative efficiency
s maintained? This cannot be at
aimed unless the necessary depart
nents are practiced in their duties
Turing times of peace. There was
In old saying in the army: You old
1int-lock, what do you know about
WARP" The young soldier of today
;alutes us: you old ram-rod, what
10 you know about war;" The boy
8 right.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-04-06

.urn and work as usual, but 80
stitches only-this should leave 20
stitches unworked, leave the same
number of the foundation chain and
work treble into each of the other
32-this will make 81 stitches across
the instep, turn-always with chain
81 consecutive trebles, decrease by
taking the middle stitches together,
81 consecutive, turn, 81 consecutive,
pass the middle stitch, 81 more conse-
cutive, turn, 80 consecutive, take the
2 middle stitches together, 80 more
consecutive, turn, 80 consecutive, pass
the middle stitch, 80 more consecu-
tive, turn.
Twenty-Five consecutive, take the 2
middle stitches together, 20 consecu-
tive, turn; trebles, take the next 2
together, Is consecutive, pass the mid
die stitch, 25 consecutive, take to-
gether, 2 consecutive, turn, and de-
crease each row like the last two until
rows more or until the foot Is the
length required; place the two sides
together and join on the wrong side
with single crochet; fasten off.
Work a row of double crochet round
the lower edge, taking 2stttches to-
gether at heel and toe. Work a dou-
BILE crochet through both threads of
each stitch of the previous row-ta-
king together at the toe-and join
on wrong side.
Join up front of leg and round top
work 4 trebles with a chain between
each under the end stitch of the near
est row, a double crochet under the
next, and repeat all round.
Last rows chain, double crochet
under each chain and into the double
crochet between the scallops of the
previous row.
Tie round the ankle with a chain
and tassels of the wool.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-04-06
NOTED TREE AT ATTLEBoRo
Planted From Acorn Picked Up or
Grounds Surrounding Prison at
AndersonvlIIe.

In the historic Kirk cemetery in At
tleboro is a little tree that keeps
green the memory of ex-prisoners of
war.
The simplicity of the memorial
makes it the more beautiful.
A southern baby oak, developing in
to a sturdy body and spreading
branches, is the tribute to the faith
full prisoners at Andersonville and
Libby who, rather than accept the
unloyal terms of parole, remained in
their places of confinement where dis
ease and death lurked.
An acorn dropped from big tree
to the grounds at Andersonville pris-
on. Maj. Everett S. Horton, one OF
the eX-prisoners and life president of
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-04-06

Mrs. Calvin Dimick Is visiting rel
atives in Atlantic.
Kathleen Koob returned Friday
from her Atlantic visit.
The time of Sunday School has
been changed to 1890 a. m.
VIM. Bear Of Anita was caller in
Brayton one day last week.
Harry Miller was visiting friends
in Elkhorn few days last week.
F. L. Freeman left Wednesday for
Dupree, South Dakota on business.
Frank Lambert of Atlantic spent
Sunday at the Calvin Dimick home.
r. P. Clark left Tuesday night for
Canada by the way of Portland,
Oregon.
The Ladies' Aid held pleasa mt
meeting with Mrs. Ramie Miller
Thursday.
Mrs. Arthur Anderson was in At
lantic Tuesday having some dental
work done.
Mrs. Ralph Goodwin was visiting
Mrs. Henry Hansen in Extra Monday
ard Tuesday.
Vivian Bartlett attended the tea
nhor,s meetinU in Atlantic FRIDAY
and Saturday.
Chris Nelson has purchased a lot
in the heights and has commenced
the erection of cosy cottage.
Mrs. R. Miller was the guest OF
her sister Mrs. Henry Hansen in Ex-
ira one day last week.
S. w. johnson returned Friday
from Portland Oregon, where he was
called by the death of his son.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-04-06

the Attleboro association, brought the
acorn from Andersonville after visit
there in recent years and the veter-
ans decided that, aided by mother
earth, it should furnish the memorial
Nine years ago, November 6, lit
tie band of ex-prisoners met in the
Kirk cemetery and held exercises in
connection with the planting of the
acorn. These men agreed that as
long as they lived they would assem-
BILE on the first Sunday in November
each year and hold services about the
oak provided the seed should live.
The men have not failed to do.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-04-06
llliterates in Fernch Army.

Although the German army shows
considerably smaller percentage of re-
.ruits who are unable to read or write
han the French army, still, according
o figures just issued, the larger num-
Ter of illiterates in the army OF the
'epublic come from the districts along
he German frontier. Last October,
If 247,02s men called up, 1925,
bout SIS per cent, could not read or
write, and from the government Of
Paris there were altogether only 22O
lliterate recruits.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-04-06
Oakfield and Brayton

Mrs. Soren Andersen was visiting
friends in Audubon one day last
week.
Carney Knutsen who has been very
sick with pneumonia, is slowly inn
proving.
Charlie Woodward of Atlantic was
visiting relatives in Brayton several
days last week.
George Jessen Sr. of Atlantic was
looking after affairs at his farm, west
of town, Friday.
| Chas. Ide, who is student at Ames
!. spent last week with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. O. F. Ide.
Mrs. Chase, mother Of Warren
Chase, fell last week and hurt her
hip and is in precarious condition.
Mrs. VIM. Gear heart went to At
lantic Friday to see her daughter
Mrs. Heabert Cox who is in the hos
pital.
Mrs. Frank Chase was called to
Nebraska Thursday by the serious
ILLNESS of her daughter, Mrs. Earnest
Clark.
Nora Lyons and nephew, Ross
Beers of Atlantic, were guests at the
Calvin Dimick home the latter part
of last week.
Mary Curry attended the Teach
er's meeting in Atlantic Friday and
the pupils of the Brayton school en-
ljoyed holiday.
| J.O. Wilken of Atlantic placed q
fine monument in the Oakfeld ceme-
terry last week to mark the resting
place of Mr.. A. T. Horton.
Hardman g. Son put in an up-to-
date windmill and Power pump on
lockwood Stock Farm Monday.
There is no danger now of Eastwood
going dry.
VIM. Onken Sr. will commence at
once to remodel his residence in
.Brayton and when finished he and
his wife will move from the farm and
become citizens of our little city.
Calvin Dimick went to Mission
Texas Monday and will bring bach
the body of Mrs. Frank Heath which
will bs laid to rest beside her daugh.
ter, Gertrude in the Oakfeld Gene.
terry.
The Ladies Aid Society of Bray
ton will conduct sale of home bak
ing at the Bear store, in the Afternoon
of Saturday, April s, 1911. Th'
society will meet at the home of Mrs
L. P. Rasmussen, Thursday p. m
April 18th.
j. G. Hardman s. Son Of Oakwoot
Stock Farm sold one OF their two
year, old stations to w. E. Lewis O
Brayton and one to Amer Rasmussen
also of Brayton, for $500. each. The!
also sold 10-months-o Short Horl
calf to w. D. Gregory of Ort, Ne
braska.
- CT
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-04-06
ALono-standinq Case.

'I got hold of case Of long stand.
ing this mornings that put $50 dent
in my bank balance" said the doctor.
why, how was that?" queried his
friend, the druggist.
IT bought one of those old grand.
father clocks at an auction SALE" ex-
aimed the M. D.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-04-06

10000 shade and ornamental trees
nursey grown ornamentals, hedg-
ing, forest, tree seeding, shrubs,
roses, porch vince, peonies, bulbs,
bedding plants. Write or phone
w. M. Bomberger,
Harlan, Iowa.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-04-06

COMFORT IN sLUMB:EEp
SLEEPING SOCK OF CROCHET IS
WORTH MAKING.
Directions for Article That Those Of
Any Age Who Are Troubled With
Cold Feet Will Greatly
Appreciate.

This sock is quickly and easily
worked, and any kind Of wool may be
employed, if vest wool and No. IA
bone hook be used, about ounces will
be required.
These directions, which are for Ia
dies medium size, may be easily
adapted to sock Of any size.
Work 81 chain, turn; treble in ev-
cry stitch, commencing at the fourth
from hook, turn with*, 2 chain, which
will stand for 1 treble, a treble in the
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-04-06
At the Beach.

Lawson-How gloomy the foghorn
sounds! Doesn't it depress you?
Dawson-Not bit If you had been
hearing your Office boy whistle "The
Old Gray Bonnet" eight hours day,
as 1 have, almost any noise would be
a welcome change.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-28
I'm aImst nc sntisnch.

New Orleans, april 21.-Pcace In
Mexico cannot be assured for any
length of time until Il definite agree
mcnt is drafted satisfactorily not only
to those rerolutionists directly con-
trolled by Francisco /. Madero in the
State of chihuahua, but to the rebel
in the western. central and
southern parts of the republic. This
was the substance OF a statement is
she to-day by DR.. Vasuuez Gomez.
diplomatic agent OF the rcvolutionists
in tho United States. as he stopped
here en- route to the camp of MaderO
JuareE, Mexico.
Senior Pine Suarez. provisional gov
ernor OF the state OF Yucatnn, who
Joined DR.. Gomez on his Journey TO
Juarez. seconded the latter's Views. To-
morrow they will meet Scnor Carranza.
provisional governor Of Coahuila, now
mt san Antonio, Texas. and will obtain
his ideas on peace conditions for pra-
gentntiOn 10 Madcro.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-28

chy. have been unavailing. He assents
to the proposition that DIaz should re-
main at the helm until complete tran
guilty has been restored. but holds
10 the view that, following the signing
of peace articles. a specific period
be agreed upon for the Presi-
to accomplish what is expected Of
him. and that he should then retire to
private life. Therein lies the secret
of possible failure of negotiations.
For publication, the peace advocates
here declare that peace is assured. but
efforts 10 get any definite statement on
tho crucial point of President Dia2's
future tenure meet silence or evasion.
The dispatch stating that General
Bernardo Reyes has started for Mexico
was received with gloom in the insur-
recto camp. Foreboding was expressed
that the old en,nity between Limantour
and Reyes would burst forth again
and that the newcomer would in some
way seek to modify the concessions
which Limantour is willing TO make.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-28
Tnbnsco Zoo Hot for neb.l.,

Washington. d. c., April 27.-A Sc
we're defeat of the rebels in the state
of Tabasco, Mexico, has created tho
general belief that the revolution in
that state has been crushed. tcic-
graphed American Consul Lespinasse
at Frontera. to the State Department
to-day. The consul says the Federal
arc pursuing the defeated insur-
rcctos. F'orty-hvc revolutionists wera
Killed and many wounded: quantities
of ammunition and arms and nine small
cannon fell into The hands OF the Fed
erals. The Federal loss was ten Killed
and twenty-three wounded.
No Americans in Tabasco have been
molcsted. so fur as the department. has
been advised.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-28
DEALER
WHIPS PREACHER
Claims Minister Used Undue IN
fluence to Get Money From
His Stepmother.
Especial to The Times.pisnntchl

Especial to The Timcs-Dispatch.1
Suffolk, Va, April 27.-Claiming
that undue influence was used on his
stepmother, Mrs. John NJ. Gay, by Rev.
Bray. of Windsor. in causing her TO
him money and jewels. John
Lntcher Gay, a wholesale lumber
dealer of Suffolk. yesterday gave the
clergyman n mercIless thrashing, and
then ordered him to leave the town
within twcnty-four hours. Rev. Bray
has been conducting services at Wind
sor, his followers being called Holy
Jumpers t;Sanctified Band and the
like. Much strife was caused in the
community. and there was rebellion
against the teachings OF orthodox
churches.
Mrs. Gay, according to her son. gave
Key. Bray Il watch that was her hus-
bands, and the preacher sold it In a
Suffolk shop. AIR. Gay had a long dis
lance message from Windsor this
evening saying tho preacher went
away on n train. whether permanent
lN or not could not be learned.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-28
HIT IN HEAD WITH.
CAST IRON BOLT
Mate on Steamer Instantly Kill
ed by Unknown Negro in
Norfolk.
lspecIal 10 The Tlmes.plspatch.l

Especial to The Timcs-Dispatch.J
Norfolk, Va, April 2T.-Dennis Over
ton. twenty-eight years of age, living
at C%oinjock. y. C., mato on the steamer
Undinc. of the Bennett Line, was
struck In tho mead tonight shortly
before I o'clock In the Clyde Line ware.
house BY an unknown negro, and In
stantly killed. Coroner X. S. Right
who made an investigation, thinks thai,
the nevk OF Overton was broken by
the blow he received. The murderer
Immediately left the warehouse, run.
ming up Madison Street to Main and
then turning east. Tho last time ha
was seen the negro was in tho vicin-
ity OF the Norfolk and Western depot.
at the foot OF lain Street.
Charles Goode. another negro. is be-
Ing held by tho police in connection
with the killing. 1t seems there were
edy. All of these. however. We're ne
grocs. and Goode is the only one VINO
has trus far been located by tho police
Overton had some words with sew
eral OF Inc negro deck hands on the
undinc this afternoon. and one OF these
made the remark: II will fS him be-
fore that boat leaves
The mate was standing at the scales
checking freight when he was struck.
: ~ iSSto N'cohc. tnc as
saiiant was about eight feet away
when he threw tho cast iron bolt. Tho
weapon struck Overton just under tho
left car, and he fell to his knees. AS
he went down. he exclaimed: Lord.
have mercy on me.
The mate then fell on his face.
There was a big cash under the Fight
eye, received by the steamboat mar
when he fell on the floor o. the ware
house. His face was also covered with
dirt. When officials of the company
and white employees reached 0verton
he was dead.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-28
FRANCE PROPOSES
TORESTORE0RDER

Paris, April 2I.-France to-day no.
tilted the signatorics TO the .Algccierns
conference agreement that prompt
energetic intervention IN Morocco by
Franc had become necessary 10 pro-
tcct foreigners at Fee. re-establiSh or
der throughout the country and safe
guard the sovereignty OF the Sultan.
The French Cabinet has considered
carefully during the fortnight past
tho possibility OF intervention in Mo-
rocco within those districts. previously
outside the international police sphere,
The military plans Of the War De-
partmcnt were approved by the gov
crninent last week. and fresh troops
have embarked daily for Morocco
since last Sunday. the Official an
nouncement being made that some
Thing more than 10000 roops would
be dispatched to replace the mon in
the coast garrisons which were weak
cncd TO form two cXpeditionary col.
nmns.
When nffnirs became disturbed in
Morocco tho government began an ac-
tive interchange Of Views with Great
Britain and spain. which has Just re-
suited in Identical notes being sent
by the two police powe, s, France and
Spain, to the other signatorics to The
Algecerias agreement, including the
United States.
1t is understood unotficially that the
british government gave in advance
its full and thetic support OF
French intervention. The Spanish gov
eminent does not appear to have sent
reinforcements to Morocco.
The Spanish press generally urges
the government to proceed with tho
Utmost caution. Premier Canalejas
and his associates in the Spanish min
istry find themselves In a difficult
position. The army Is not disposed
to go to Morocco, and public opinion
is opposed to the cost OF money and
lives without seeing definite advan-
tages TO be gained.
Tt is understood unoflicially that the
French government considered that
since its action is In the interest OF
all tho powers, all will approve, in
GLIDING Germany. Nevertheless. the
comment in some of tho German news
papers reprinted hero disturbs some
Frenchmen. However. the Importer
of the government policy recall that
the French and German Moroccan
agreement OF 1908 gives Germany what
is Interpreted in France to be prc-
dominant commercial interests In Mo-
rocco while France retains n FREEDOM
inant political possession there.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-28
SMALL BOY DIssEcrED
rake" 70 Pieces; Looked INTO aud ru

inheh TO Pieces. Looked Info aud PUT
Iosether Again.
boy was dissectaa taken to pjecns
looked into. and put together again al
me evening session OF the second In
aernational Congress on Child Welfare.
OF Fear In Home DisciplInc." j.. George
scent. of the Clarion, Pa. Normal
school made the statement that the
ehiid when born was not good not
The future OF the child dcpended
upon the course the parents pursued,
lie declared that fear ought to be ban.
ished from the home: that deception
that 1t was the child's selfzprotective
measure. Most children lie becnuse
their parents .unintentIonaily make
them lie. he, said. He would not do
mont, he said, nndlthe congress- seemed
to agree with him, So 8l i|10
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-28
REFUSE
TOABANDON TRAIN
Give Battle to Rebels Until
Force Is Wiped
Out.
ONLY TWO SURVIVE FIGHT
Cries Of Women and Children
Heard Above Rattle OF
Muskctry.
ONLY TWO SURVIVE FIGHT

Mexico City. April 27.-Refusing TO
surrender or to leave tho train on
which he n his OF thirty
soldiers were being brought to tho
capital, n second lieutenant, little
more than a boy, yesterday engaged
In a battle with a force of 400 rebels
at Ca3ones, Guerrero. At tho conclu-
sion of the brief encounter tho lieu
tenant and t~wcnty-c!ght of the SOL
diers were dead, and the remaining
TWO OF his men were made prisoners.
one OF the arms of the lieutenant was
shot away.
The rebels were under of
Prudencio Figue.o. Learning that
troops were being carried on the
Suernavaca division of the National
Railway, the rebel leader marched to
Cajones, some distance from Cuerna-
vaca- When the train stopped. he
sent orwar a messenger to demand
Tie surrender of the troops, and a
request, IL they would not surrender.
70 abandon the train In order that the
iives OF the passengers be not en-.
danEered.
Fresh from the School OF A~spirantes.
a military training school, the boylsli
oincer sent back word that lie haJ
his orders to continue on that train
Little time was lost in beginning tho
fight. :
IT TIT ,LI.. I. .|NH. .M.NHNH sfI
inc rebels poured down the embank.
nient on either side of the train, and
me shooting was begun by both sides.
passengers. who had been imploring
the young officer TO yield, were in q
panic. The cries OF women and chill
dren were heard above the rattle OF tile
rifles. and tho shots from the rebels
the sides OF the train. Many
ouiiets entered the coaches occupied
os passengers. Only one, however, did
any damage That one Killed Louis
Bnstamentc, a civil engineer. on his
way to the capital TO be married. Bus
tamente was kncelins beside IA fright
comfort her. y
AZ no time during the engagement
uid the Federais betray signs of cow
araice. With the blood Of their com
panions running from the doors of the
iittie s~econd-rlass coach. the men coolly
hred into the ranks OF their ASA ilanis
until only two remained.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-28

States has been Informally advised OF
Frances Intention to Intervene ener-
gctically in Morocco. Tho notification
was received without comment, he-
cause America IS not concerned In the
political situation in Morocco. While
this country was n signntory to tho
;AiSeciras convention. It is pointed ont,
It was with the reservation that the
interest OF tho United Staes lay in he
extension of American and
the projections Of American lives and
DroOerty a lIf
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-28
4 Question OF Mn

ri Paso. Texas. Aprli 27.-When the
oilclai peace commissioners, who have
~ is very probable that there viii bo
az ieast one difficult, matter loft for
.hem TO settle. ii they can. ana tina, is
ING length of time President pirz is 10
retain his seat after hostilities cease.
General d at first proclaimed
nat piaz must resign at once, but with
ths coming of members Of his family
anu we nrsumsnts they advanced, no
shansed front sufficiently TO state thar
ne would not insist on the Prcsidentis
immediate retirement.
! : IS known that privately, however.
ILL, Hied members of his family that
nelther he nor his under-onccrs could
consent to the President filling out his
to run. 'edts
All efforts TO learn Madero's idea nc
70 how long the President should ho
allowed 10 remain In power, in order
TO prevent disorder and possibIa ann :.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-28

ll Paso, Tex, April .aT.-Genoral
Navarro, commanding the Juarez Fed.
eral troops, denies that Federal rein
~forcements under Colonel Valdez have
arrived from east OF Juarcz. Tho per-
report eince early last even
ing has been that such rcinforccments
arrived a thousand strong.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-28
News sprcnds KnptdIy,

Chihuahua, Mexico. April 27,-Ncws
OF the message to tho military authori-
ties suspending hostilities spread rap
in all parts of chihuahua. II not
truce waved temporarily In most of
the insurrecto camps In the Interior
to-day,
Every effort was made To have tho
news spread among tho insurreGto
chiefs that a suspension of hostilttieS
has been agreed upon.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-28

I'll Pnso. Texas, April 27.-Frnnclsco
I. Madcro to-day agreed to an on
tension OF the arimlstice for another
live days while peace is discussed.
Mexico CRY has already agreed to tho
extension. The Same provisions as
nRrecl upon last Sunday VIII remain
In force. g t5W i
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-28
Deuth Not conarmcal

London. April 2s.--No confirmation
OF Captain Bremond's death has
reached London. y special wireless
message from Rahat to Tangiers YES.
Anld thnlo " cpull. not. hold
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-28

TansIers. April eL-Rumors are
current here that Captain Bremond. in
command Of a relief column marching
TO Fez, has been killed. There Is no
confirmation of this report.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-28
Feet Tired Out
Sore, burning Feet Max. us An
Gloomy and Biue-Ezo Stop.
All Misery.

neres a tip that will brighten IN
mat gloomy countenancc and nut hone
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-28

out more than eight days, and an-si
nounced the sturting Of the first de-sA
tnciLnent OF n French nying colu mr. =
leo strong, for Fcz.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-28
CAROLINA ASSOCIATION

AZ Greensboro; Greensboro, II; spar
tanburg. 8.
st e~irecnvinc: Greenville. 3; Ander-.
son, ;.
* Charlotte Charlotte, I; winztaon-
Salem. q.
~ Charlotte: Charlotte. L: Winston-
salem, 6.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-28

supplemental lessons was discussed by
Rev. }. r. Watts. Missions" was tho
topic of an address by Rev. w. u.
Beaucharnp. D. D..