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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-12-28

first "by. an eyelass." Nothing can
equal the surprise of the vanquished d
racers under these circumstances.
Imagine the cyclone of excitement
there would be around this section if
some candidate, who has remained
modestly in the rear guard, should
make Garrison Finish" the last
night Such a thing is entirely possi-
BILE, and we warn the leaders to look
for the unexpected "burst Of speed"
which may develop on the part of
some competitor who is regarded as
already beaten. Just such things
have happened in many other con
tests as the writer can testify. The
piano would be all but won by some
candidate, and people hnrrahing in
anticipation of her great vic}ory, when
at the last moment the honors are
snatched from her by another candi-
date who has been listed as defeated. ,
How do you know but that some
candidate has been saving up her
subscriptions, intending to cast them
just before the ballot box closes, and
what would you do if she wins over
you by an "eyela ash?" Don't place too
much confidence in your prospect of
winning, even though you Were far
ahead when the last stand ding was
published. The only way to provide
against such contingency, is to keep
hustling every minute until the last
moment arrives, and you find your.
self actually under the wire frat, If
you believe yourself to be in the lead,
then do EVERYTHING IN YOUR
POWER TO KEEP TT. Work har-
der for subscriptions now than you
ever did before and bring more pres
sure to bear upon the people who are
assisting you. KEEP THE VOTES
COMING, you will need them when
the final count is made. You don't
want to come within hairs breath
of winning the Piano and then lose it
by the lack OF a few votes. Il is
every ones race, 80 go in and win.
Double your efforts from now to the
close. Don't be content with what
you have, but strive for more. This
is the home stretch Now for the burst
of speed.
To THE CANDIDATES
| All votes received since Thursday,
and hereafter will be Immediately de-
posted in the sealed ballot box, where
they will remain until Ssturd ~ night
December 3Oth at nine O'Clock.
| No votes will be counted in the re.
turns If received after the contest is
declared closed; therefore it is abso-
lutely necessary that all votes and ev-
cry subscription be in the ballot box
before the appointed time arrives. The
votes as they appear in this issue is an
absolutely correct count of all votes
that have been received. We feel con-
fident that the candidates have had q
fair Gu t. TIE number of votes in
nis Issue will be added to the con-
ten 3 fthe ballot box Saturday night,
making the grand total.
Meanwhile the hours are swiftly
passing, hours of golden opportunity.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-12-28
Christmas Presents

Our merchants prepared for a
heavy Christmastrade and they GER
tainly did not err in their judgment t
in providing the goods. 1t has been
remarked that Extra has enjoyed
the best Christmas trade ever in her
existence. While not near 80 many
small articles were cold, as are u.s.
ually sold at the Christmas Holi.
day season but the output of the
real valuable things 80 necessary
10 life and happines was very large.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Paige and
family arrived in this city Sunday
to spend Christmas at the home of
his parents, George Paige and wife,
returning to their home in Allan
tic Monday evening.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-12-28
IN MEMORIAM
OF Mr.. John Baumgartner Who Died
At His Home On Washington Street
Christmas Morning.

At his home in Extra on Cnristmas as
day, Mr.. John Baum yartner ceased
earthly toll. To him this world was
no an ideal one, and although he
lived the allotted time Of mans exis-
tence with little borrowed time
thrown in. seventy-seveu years and
, ninc days, his feeble condition made
ihie battle for life hard one iudee d,
His kind heart and quiet, inoften-
sive nature, made for him host of
friends. For several years he has
been awaiting the summons, but bear
ing up to within the last few weeks
when his impaired health gave away
and ne was rendered bedfast.
The funeral services were held in
the Catholic Church Wednesday
morning at 10 O'Clock, Rev. Hundt Of
ficiating. The remains were laid to
rest in the Catholic Cemetery.
He leaves to mourn his death his
wife, one son and one daughter.
Card OF Thanks
We thank one and all who SO kind.
ly assisted US during the sickness and
death of our husband and father.
Mrs. John Baumgartner
and Children
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-12-28
Last Call for the Whir1wind Contest Waiting
Eagerly the Closing Hour Of the Race
for Supremacy
The Journals Bio Double Piano Contest Closes DeCem
Der 3Oth, at 900 P. NJ, Western Union
Time. Watch Contest Closely
Just Little Work May Land You in First Pace-ust Little
Indifference May Put You Out of
The Running
tor Supremacy

DOUBLE SPEGIAL OFFER OF VOTES FOR THE LAST
TWO DAYS
100000 extra votes will be given for every club of 10
subscribers Each subscription must he for year.
$4,000 extra votes will be given for every club of
subscribers Each subscription must be for years
This Double Special Offer begins Thursday, Dec.
28th and continues close of contest Dec 3O 900 pm
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-12-28

The merry jingle of the sleigh
bells, calling the youngsters for a
joy ride, is quite numerous.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-12-28

JOURNALS CONTEST JUDGES
Ed Delahoyde, Cashier Exchange
Bank.
John VandeBeske, Asst. Cashier
Exchange Bank.
A. w. Harvey, Cashier Fret Ma
tional Bank.
The foregoing parties have consent
ed to act As judges, and make the final
count Saturday night, December 30th
in the Journals Dou ble- District Piano
Voting Contest to determine the win
ners of the grand prizes.
They will make the official an
nouncement of the winners after the
final count of votes made. La their
hands is placed complete supervision
of the votes.
Your LAST OPPORTUNITY
The special offer thstappears in this
issue will be the last offer made dur
ing the contest, and the can didates are
urged to secure all the subscriptions
possible, whether new or old, for every
vote will bring you nearer the goal of
success.
GREAT EXCITEMENT
"Here they come down the stretch"
You have been to the races? Seated
in the grand stand, waving your hat
and hurrahing, As you crowd forward
to see the finish. Some one cries,
"Here they come down the stretch"
and you rise to your feet screaming at
the top of your voice in the hope OF
encouraging your favorite.
What sight to thrill the nerves OF
any lover of sport. No race was ever
run that was watched with keener
interest, than the great popularity
race which is now turning into the
last lap on the way to victory. The
people of the two districts are all ex-
citement aud ready to cheer the con-
! testants who are entering the "home
stretch"
That's right. Give them ell the en-
couragement, for everyone OF the can
didates have done faithful work, aud
NOW comes the true test of friend
ship on your part. Help them with
your subscription, and do all you can
to bring your fsvorite under the wire
tirst.
The candidates should not let their
friends become disappointed in them
after helping them during the contest.
Show them that you are worthy of
their. confidence they have placed in
you. Don't show the wrong colors
when the true test is at hand.
Who will be under the wire first
Saturday night at nine O'Clock! No
one can tell you as yet. While the
leaders are doing fine, while it looks
as though those ahead will be first,
there is always some possibility of q
candidate coming in with "Garrison
Finish" A Garrison finish is one
where the winning racer keeps behiud
all the others until the last few mo-
ments, then gathers itself together for
great burst of speed, rushing past
the leaders, coming under the wire
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-12-28
Your LAST OPPORTUNITY

The special offer thstappears in this
issue will be the last offer made dur
ing the contest, and the candidates are
urged to secure all the subscriptions
possible, whether new or old, for every
vote will bring you nearer the goal of
success.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-09-29

District Deputy Grand Master w.
L. Alien pal an official visit TO
Alexandra Lodge OF Masons last night
Refreshments were furnished at the
close OF the meeting.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-09-29
AIExANDR1A VA FRIDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER %. 1911.
PENDING STRIKE
ON HARTMANN
Twenty-Five Thousand Men to Walk
Out Tomorrow--ThirteeD ThOus-
to Quit Monday.

Chicago, Sept. 29.-According tc
semi-official announcement made here
today, the 5000 employees of the Har-
riman lines who are affiliated with the
system federation, will walk out to-
morrow morning at 10 o'clock.s
The 13, 900 members OF the fedora
ton employed on the Illinois Central,
it is further declared, will quit Monday
morning at 10 o'clock.
Official announcement, it was said,
would be sent to the workers today.
In addition to the $4,000 men thus
ordered to strike the heads OF the sys'
TENS federation declare another II, 900
unorganized men will walk out at the
first call, and that approximately 50,-
600 railroad men will shortly be out.
The railroads are said to be making
active plans to combat the strike and
are said to have opened offices for the
recruiting OF strike breakers in num-
ber of larger cities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-09-29
AN T|-WAR RIOTS
IN PARTS Of ITALY.
Three Persons Killed in Anti-War
Demonstrations. Disorders
Spreading.

Rome, Sept. 2S.-(Via Modsne,
France, Sept. 29)-Three persons have
been killed and many wounded al
Parma as the result OF the anti-8ar
demonstrations which are spreading
throughout Italy. A procession OF
workingmen, carrying banners bearing
anti-war sentiments attempted to block
the passage OF II regimentof reserves en
route to the barracks. The demon
stration was peaceful but the officer
commanding the troops drew his men
across the street and ordered them to
fire. Three volleys we're fired at short
range, but most OF the soldiers having
little heart for the work, purposely
aimed high or low and the casualties
were not as great as was expected.
Advices from other sections OF Italy
tell tell Of similar occurrences. The
government has issued orders to the
troops that all street demonstrations OF
an anti war character are to be stcrnly
dealt With. The socialists and the
union leaders, however, defy the au-
thorities and say they will continue-to.
organize the general strike. Handbills
the attitude OF the govern
ment and demanding that the working
people refuse to support "acts OF ag-
erosion that can only enrich the
moneyed class and further inpoverlsh
the poor" are being widely circulated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-09-29
CONFESSION or A MURDERER

The confession of Annie Crawford in
New Orleans Wednesday night that she
had given her sister, Elsie, the fatal
dose of morphine which caused death
and strengthened the impression that she
also caused the impression that she also
caused the death OF her parents and
older sister Mamie last year, notwithI
standing her emphatic statement that
she made a mistake and intended to
give the girl calomel.
Her admission OF guilt only came
after a conclusive chain of evidence.had
been drawn around her, and up to the
moment when she broke down in the
face of this evidence she was as cool and
collected and as specific and emphatic IN
in her denials rs the mest hardened
criminal.
SIZE is not in the least attractive.
Her countenance is repellant one
and the lines Of her face tend to indicate
degeperacy. She had no sweethearts
and was toured on everybody and ever
thing, and her admission that she was 3
morphine tiend shows the state OF her
mind.
She had been out OF work ever since
losing her position at the hospital, but
had besides the amount she collected on
the life policies OF her parents and older
sisters, the latter aggregating 81 800.
Her admission OF unfriendly relatlous
with her sister was unequivocal, while
her attempt to show that she was afraid
OF her aunt, With whom she was living,
is not borne out by Mrs. Crawford.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-09-29
CELEBRATES ANNIVERSARY.
Tea Company Began Business in Alex
andria Three Years Ago.

The 375 stores Of the Great Atlantic
and Pacific Tea Company are this week
celebrating The SIND. anniversary of
the concern with attractive sales. The
Alexandria store, under the manage.
ment of ]. F. Eaton, is also holding a
sale this week at which prices are lower
than usual. The fact that the Great
Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company has
snch large number OF stores scattered
all over the country thus disposing OF
vast amount of goods, gives them un-
usual buying opportunity and as re.
suit their goods are not Only standard
and reliable but compare more favor
ably as regards prices, The Alexan-
dria branch has been established for
three years and since being under the
management OF Mr.. Eaton has been
unusually successful and increased
largely in the amount Of sales and the
number OF patrons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-09-29

SteamedOysters this Saturday at Ran
mel Cafe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-09-29

hood of 100000. That the Turks will
hold all of them as hostages, even II
,I,cy are not massacrad is the belief
here. The Young Turks organization
is especially bitter and has threatened
not only to sacrifice everything rather
than surrender TO Italy, but also, IN
case OF defeat, to boycott everything
Italian.
Rome, Sept. 29.-The Turkish reply
to the Turkish ultimatum regarding
Tripoli was presented to the Italian
government by the Turkish ambassa-
dor today. 1t is believed that it lsa relec-
tinn OF the Italian demsnds, earlier
press dispatches from Constantinople
having stated that Turkey had decided
to resist occupancy of Tripoli.
London, Sept. 29.-The CONSTANT
nople correspondent OF the Exchange
Telegraph Company says that Turkey,
in its reply to Italy's ultimatum, on
presses great willingness to negotiate
the points in dispute if the present sit
uation is permitted to stand unchanged
Turkey meanwhile agreeing to cease
sending men and munitions to Trlpoll.
Constantinople, Sept. 29.-lt is SEMI
officially admitted that the cabinet Is
a unit in the rejection OF the Italian
demands and has counselcd the Sultan
TO resist Italian aggression to the ut
most.
Rerlin Sent 29.-The German press,
with only a few exceptions, denouuce
what is termed ltaly's brutal robbery,
which is justified only by might.
The foreign office admits great alarm
over the outlook.
II is stated that there are already indi-
cations OF i serious uprising 10 the
BaIkars and that it may eventually lead
to an all-Europe clash. 1t is stated
that the powers have already exchanges
notes dcsignded to devise plan to local
ize the disturbances.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-09-29

| Telegraphic TSeryice.
The Gazette receives the.full
telegraphic service of the United
Press up to $50 p.m.eyery after
noon. In addition It has special
correspondents in Washington,
Richmond and Norfolk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-09-29
z1MMERMAN's FRIED OYSTERS.

A tempting and palatable dish OF
fried oysters from Charles H. thinner
mans well-known aud popular cafe IN
Market alley, was brought into the
Gazette's sanctum at an opportune time
today. This inviting dish is one OF bis
specialties and has been for many years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-09-29
DELrcIOUSLY FRIED OYSTERS.

Mrs. Christiana Bohraus, who Tor
many years has enjoyed the just repu-
tation Of being one OF the best culinary
artistes in Alexandra, sent a specimen
plate OF her deliciously fried oysters to
this Office today. She is located at III
south Columbus street, where she IS
prepared to furnish this seasonable
dish in manner calculated to take the
first prize at a cooking school.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-09-29
Charged with Numbering his Wife

Vicksburg, Miss, Sept. 29.-Charg-
ed with the murder of his young wife,
whom be is alleged to have hanged, W.
D. Copeland, planter near here, says
his wife was attacked by an unknown
man and hanged to rafter in the
barn. Almost insane from grief be re-
fuses food and drink.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-09-29

Diarrhoea is always more or less pre-
galent during September. Be prepared
for it. Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy is prompt :nJ
efectuaI. 1t caa always be depended
upon, and is pleasant to take: + or saie
by W. +. Creighton and Richard oio-
son, @o''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-09-29
OWLS WILL MEET NEXT SUNDAY.

A meeting of charter members will
he held at Elks' Hall at $3.50 O'Clock
Sunday afternoon to organize local
Nest" of the Order Of Owls. This
meeting was postponed from one held
this past summer and all who signed
the original list are requested to be
present. E. n. Gordon of this city, has
been appointed organizer in place OF J.
E. Wyatt who was here several months
ago. Mr.. Gordon states that he has
secured Is new members in addition to
those secured by Mr.. Wyatt and the
new Nest" now has every prospect OF
being we'll feathered." The Order of
Owls is four degree society OF fellows
who believe in love, laughter and the
Kingdom OF Heaven on Earth, The
order is fraternal, social and beneficial
and has 600 Nests" and about 2OO,-
900 members.
A nest was established here several
years ago but later withdrew from the
order, with several others, and finally
went out OF existence entirely. The
new Nest" has prospects OF success
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-09-29
LOCAL BRIEFS.

There were no cases on the docket OF
the Police Court this morning.
The ladies in charge OF the picnic
for the benefit OF St. Marys Church
September 14th, having netted $579.S6
turned the amount over to the pastor,
Rev. II. ]. Cutler, towards the i'm
movements of the church.
The Washington times., 1911-08-10

When the Rev. ]. H. Light raped for
order at the first session of the Great
Falls camp meeting Biblical institute
this morning at o'clock more than 6Oo
men, women, and children filled the au-
ditorium. Before tomorrow thousand
persons will be quartered in the tented
city.
Though there were brief devotional ex-
ercises at s o'clock this morning. the
Biblical institute was not officially
opened until an hour later.
The Historical Value of the Articles
Of Religion" was the subject discussed
at the opening conference. DR.. Light
read a paper describing the debt his
torians owe to the scriptures.
DR.. Gross Alexander gave the second
lecture, taking as his subject Person
ality the Mouthpiece of God" The
address was a psychological analysis of
humanity in its relation to the deity.
Dr. John H. Rice lectured on The Cos
pei of st. Matthew"
There are nearly sixty families and
as many bachelors living under canvas
at Great Falls, and every train from the
South brings recruits for the outdoor
religious rally. A good many of the
families and a few of the bachelors are
cooking their own meals. From sun
rise until bedtime the camp grounds are
fairly seething with activity, because
the clergymen believe the lectures ana
devotional services will be doubly effec-
five il everybody INDUCES in wholesome
amusement between times.
There will be services and lectures at
S, $50 II, 8, and o'clock tomorrow.
The Washington times., 1911-08-10
THE WASHINGTON TIMES, THURSDAY, AUGUST TO- 1911.
Shipment Of "Spots"
Feature Of Market

A shipment of Norfolk spots" was
the feature on the fish market at the
Eleventh street wharves this morning.
The consignment was not large. but it
was considerably more than had been
received in Washington for many
weeks.
Heavy receipts Of trout have been re-
ceived, and the price on gray sea trout
still remains low, bringing about 81 a
barrel Other varieties, which usually
bring good prices, remain inactive, good
bass. taylors, and butterfish finding a
slow sale at poor prices. The hot wealth
er of the last few days has had de-
pressing effect on the market.
The Washington times., 1911-08-10
Members Of German
Society Visit Capital

Art. Humor and Friendship form
the admirable purpose of the Schlarafha,
a German Society. some Of whose men,
bers are now visiting washington. The
only member Of the society resident in
Washington is George Barthelme, repre-
sentative of the Cologne Gazette; but
numerous other Germans have met the
party, in which there are sixty-five men
and women.
The party arrived in New York Au.
gust and visited numerous points OF
interest. 1t will remain in Washington
until Saturday, and will then take up
the return trip to Germany.
Schlaraffia was founded in Austria In
1859. Its membership comprises pro-
fesstonal and business men of high
rank, about 1000 in number. The So
ciety has 200 chapters, several of which
are In the United States. The principal
strongholds of the organization, how
ever, are in Germany, Switzerland, Aus
tria and Holland
The party Is being personally con-
Quoted by ]. P. McCann, of New York,
and in Washington has headquarters
at the New Ebbitt.
The Washington times., 1911-08-10
STRAUS PLANT IS
ONCE MORE OPEN
TO LOCAL PUBLIC
Several Visit Laboratory the
First Day To Get Pas
teuriZed Milk.

The Nathan Straus pasteurized milk
laboratory at 1919 H street northwest
was reopened this morning after being
closed for several weeks, during which
futile attempts were being constantly
made to have the laboratory conducted
by the Federal or the District gov
crnment 1t is reopened by NJ. Straus'
generosity.
Pasteurized milk was ready for dis
pensation at noon, and at that time
several customers OF the laboratory
during its previous career appeared to
give their patronage to the Straus in
stitution. II is expected py those in
charge Of the laboratory that the pa
tronage, free and paid, will be about
the same from now on as IL was during
the year and several months that 1t
was maintained. The average dispensa-
ton of milk is about 1000 bottles a day,
and the number of babies served was
SoO
For the present the substations of the
Straus institution will not be opened.
The Washington times., 1911-08-10
Washingtonian's Body
Taken Back To Ireland

The body OF John Murphy. expert ac-
co,:rtant at the Department of Com
merce and Labor, who died Monday
evening at his residence, l4lS = street
northwest, was sent from the Hlndle
undertaking establishment yesterday
TO New York, from where 1t Will
he taken to Ireland. Two sisters OF Mr..
Murphy, who live in New York, were
sccomnany the body to Ireland.
Mr. Murphy was born in Ireland In
xxi and came to America when a
voIInq man. For the last two years he
had lived in Washington, being EN-
ployed in the Department OF Commerce
I'D labor es an expert accountant In
The division of statistics. He was man
NJ splendid physique, and his last Ill
ness was of short duration. He was a
widower.
The Washington times., 1911-08-10
Boy Traveller To Stay
Two Weeks In Capital

Alfred Douglas Ferguson. the New
York school boy, who beat his way to
Washington f'r the fun OF It. has come
to the conclusion that he likes the city
well enough to spend couple Of weeks
here.
I thought I'd be able to see every-
thing worth seeing in two or three days,
the way you can in NEST towns" the
lad said this morning. But I guess I'll
have to stick around for a while longer.
They don't need me much at home now
anyway. and might as well stay two
weeks"
Young Ferguson wrote his father ask
ing him 10 change his mind and let him
walk home instead of returning by
train. but Yesterday he got letter that
made /: plain that Alfred had walked
enough for one trip.