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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-09-13
THE AvENGER'S TRACK.

They Were waiting for Their Victim
and Would Get Him or Die.
''The only time ever l was really
scarf" said the colonel, ..was in the
edge of little town In Ohio"
'sHa, ha! Let's have it, colonel, !"
came chorus OF yells.
well, wus comm along about
midnight We. boys, I've seen
life in the plains an in the arm"
"Oh, yes-go on!'
well, it was nigh onto midnight,
an as | passed through a clump o.
trees-this wus college town,
and"
"Yes, yes, what happened?"
'Somethln' seemed to crawl all
over me an push my ha'r right up
through the scalp. ! could Q
nothin', but knew sometimes wrong.
So Numbered through the half
darkness and fust thing | knowed
run plump into about TO- dozen aimed
men"
"Impossible!"
IL wish it had been. They wuz
young, active, tightin men, too. an
ev'y one of 'em he'd revol ali an
big club. Well ses |. genus. az
you'll take me to the boss robbah,
Pill give ye my watch"
Get out, ye old fool. was the
ansuh."
Ibid you gitP"
'No. sab! Somethin' bout that
crowd seemed to hold me, an staid.
Well putty soon they begin to edge
up in a suhkle, gettin' out an cockin'
theh revolvahs. They wus. as | said.
bout fifty. Some of EN- picked up
mo- clubs an some rocks. They wus
muddah in theh eyes an death in the
all
"Yes, yes. what happened"
IL wuz fascinated, spellbound, aw-
fully sca'd, and wusn t made bit
easiah when | hud the ledah whis-
pah; boys, don't let i'm escape"
But, sab when the suhkle got closah
an cuddent stand 1T no longah,
tuhned to the highest man an said;
"'ln heavens name, sab, what's
the meanin' o. thisp
elbows yo jaw lock?' he asked
"'Tight, sab, l kin keep a sec'et
with any of EN-
"'Well,' said he. we see we ali
ahmed TO despit deeds, an will die
a tightin'-'
81 seer said /. tremblin' all ovah.
"'Ye see that house among tho
bushesN
".Yes, | did!'
"'Well, thah's blamed, insight
icant little cuss OF sophomore hid
in that house an we all goin' t
have i'm er dien
Then, boys, | quietly went about
my business. Pm an educated man
myself an neveh meddle with the
cause"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-09-13
A Stragetic Movement.

The boys who are brought up under
a military system certainly learn the
art of strategy. This was well illus
trated in Prussia some years ago in
the following manner:
The receptions Of a certain Prussian
generals wife were for some reason
uncongenial to the youths under his
command, and unfrequented by them.
The general, strict martinez, was i'm
prudent enough to reproach them with
their shortcomings in this matter, and
to demand a change in their manners.
At his very next ball, when the
guests were assembled, the tramp,
tramp Of marching feet was heard
upon the staircase, the door was
thrown open, and there marched into
the room a whole corps of cadets, who,
with their young officer at their head,
halted and stood at attention.
what is the meaning Of this?"
shouted the general.
'9The first corps of cadets, to dane
ing commanded!' replied the youth,
saluting as though on parade.
'"Take them away!' screamed the
general, beside himself with rage.
Right about face, march" was the
calm and unmOved answer, and the
cadets marched out in the same order
as they had entered.-Harper's Young
paCDle
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-09-13

hand sharply at the moment of deliv-
cry, allowing the ball to roll off the
fingers instead of being released from
all points at the same moment.
To produce the in curve grasp the
ball firmly between the thumb and first
two fingers, the remaining fingers being
doubled in the hand. Throw the ball
at height equal to the shoulder At
the instant of releasing it from the
hand twist the fingers sharply towards
the body, allowing the ball to roll off
their ends. The firm hold on the ball
in throwing this Shoot permits Of
both greater speed and greater accu-
racy than in almost any other deliv-
cry.
For the out-curve secure the ball in
the hand by pressing it firmly between
the fingers and base of the thu NIB. In
delivering the ball to the batsman
throw the arm forward midway be-
tween the shoulder and waist, the palm
of the hand up. At the moment of re-
leasing the ball turn or twist the hand
quickly to the left, allowing the bali
to roll off the side Of the first finger.
Although this is the easiest of all
curves to pitch, it is most difficult to
control. Only practice will make per
feet in this. AS great speed as pos
sible should be used, for a swift ball
changing direction only few feet from
the batsman is much more difficult to
hit than one travelling slowly and curry
ing half dozen yards from the home
plate.
For an upshoot the ball is grasped in
the same manner as for the in curve.
In throwing, however, the hand is
brought down palm forward, perpen-
dicularly in front of the body, the ball
rolling off the end of the fingers as
the hand is twisted suddenly down
ward.
Very few but professional players
ever master the drop curve. Almost
all amateurs throw instead the "out-
DROP" which, as it's name indicates, is
a curve half way between the out
and the drop. This is not at all diff
cult to pitch. The ball is grasped as
for the out curve, but in throwing the
hand passes diagonally across the body
from little above the right shoulder
to about the height of the belt on the
left side. The ball is released when
directly in front Of the home plate.
In the true drop curve the hand
travels perpendicularly in front of, and
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-09-13
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
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ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health Of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup of Figs.
Its excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of perfect lax
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dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
Ii has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in SOC and ST. bottles, but it is man
ufactrred by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being well informed, you will not
accept any substitute if offered.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-09-13

when he was nearing the bridge over
the Estananla, this lassie, fourteen or
fifteen years old, appeared in the road
before him and signed to him to halt
THE Yankees have halted at the
bridge" said she. They'll fire upon
you if you go within sight"
isn't there ford above, where we
can crossT' asked Forest.
"Oh, yes, a little more than a mile
above there is good ford"
"Well, can't you guide me to it|'
Eyes, indeed! Take me up behind
you. l know the way we'll"
She climbed a stump, sprang up be-
hind him, and pointed out the route
he must take.
NOW you had better stop here she
said, after they had gone nearly q
mile: For after you pass that tim
berethey can see you from the ford.
BY this time they may have sent some
soldiers uD there and they will shoot
you If you pass that point"
So Forrest dismCunted, and accom-
panied by several of the officers at the
head of the column, advanced to the
timber, and was peering round it
when the enemy at the ford opened
fire upon them. He was amazed and
alarmed when the little girl darted
past him, and spreading out her little
frock, cried:
"Get behind me! Get behind me-"
He snatched her up, drew her to n
place of safety, and then charged and
drove back the enemy. No Drawer
soldier than his little helper had ever
entered the field.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-09-13
THERE ARE A FEW.
Poor Relations Who Have Survived j
Gould.


Gould.
Gould's poor relations!
What an attractive sound that
sentence hath! How many men there
are who would rejoice to be included
in the category! Even the reflection
of wealth, the very shadow thereof,
is enticing to the average eye.
Jay Gould provided for some Of
his relatives modestiy, but to none
of them did he leave fortunes except
the direct heirs.
His brother, Abraham Gould-Abe,
as his friends call him - isn't
wealthy, but he enjoys what is bet
ter than great riches. the reputation
OF being thoroughly good fellow.
ABE is u great, hearty, whole
souled fellow, a giant in everything
but stature, who cares not whit for
money and possesses that peace of
mind that comes only Of a good di
gestion. lie can eat anything with
relish, and doesn't give two straws
how he may die, provided he lives
long enough to enjoy the fuilness of
and the strength OF a Titan. though
he is only of medium height
JAY Gould's three sisters are also
in modest circumstances. All of them
were remembered in the magnate's
will. They are all most estimable
women. One of them is Mrs. Anna
S. Hough, the wife of a well-known
Clergyman of Los Angeles, Cal. Mr..
and Mrs. Hough are not poor. as or
binary folks go, but they are no
means well off. Jay Gould left to
Mrs. Hough $25, 00J and life annu-
ity of 5000.
Mrs. Sarah b. Northrup is another
OF George uould's aunts on the pa
rental SHE. She is widow with
fou children, all of whom live with
her at Camden. N. }. Mrs. North
rup teaches school for living
When her brother diel he left her
SO, 90 and life annuity OF 1000.
gether with life estate in real
property valued at SIS, OOJ.
Mrs. Elizabeth allen, the third
sister, lives at Tuckgunk. IA. She.
too, is widow, and has several
child en-. Her brothers will be-
queathed to her S25, ~ and $40
annuity for life. Like her sisters
she is much better off than eat
many persons of equal family rank,
yet she is certainly, comparatively
speaking. a poor relation.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-09-13
DON'T KNOW HOW TO PLAN.
New Works Tenemcnts tho Result of Ig-
norance OF Scientific Planning.

norance OF Scientific Planning.
The greatest evil which ever befell
New York city was the division OF
the blocks into lots of rs by 100 feet.
says Scribner So true is this that
no other disaster can for moment
be compared with it. Fires, pesti-
lence and financial trouble are as
nothing in comparison. for from this
division has arisen the New York
system OF tenement.houses, the worst
curse which ever afflicted any great
community. The fact that so much
of the land is held in such parcels is
our misfortune, but the obstacle is
not insuperable, as shown BY
our Office buildings. The diff
ficulty has arisen and persistontly
flourishes owing entirely to our
lack of knowledge OF the art
of scientific planning. For who
would waste money In erecting un.
necessary walls, halls. etc, il he
knew how to obtain the same amount
of rentable space much better lighted
without themP BY the present sys-
tenn the ground is encountered, the
light INSTRUCTED, and the structure
rendered unhealthy aud unfit to live
in, and all this is accomplished at a
vastly increased expense over what
the same rentable space, well lighted
might be obtained for. Great sums
of money are yearly squandered upon
making the structure unfit to live
In. Then other great sums are con-
tributed by charitable people to re-
lieve the distress which these hor-
rible structures ongender. Hospitals
are kept full, children die, misery,
disease and crime ilourisheth, be-
cause people are huddled together
without light and air, and all this
happens simply because the princi-
pies of economical planning are not
understood.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-09-13
FOR YOUNG PEOPLE.
INTERESTING SUBJECTS FOR THE
YOUNG.
The Science of Curves Which All
Pitchers Should Master-Zealous
Little Pnrtisan-A Cherished Docu-
ment.

1t is pretty generally admitted that
the pitcher is the most important play.
er on the diamond. To be a good
pitcher requires not only perfect con-
troll of the ball in all methods of it's
straight delivery, but the ability to toss
in the puzzling curves which lead to
so many strike-outs.
Arthur Cummings, of the old Star
team, of Brooklyn, was the first. ball
player to make practical use Of the
curve, says the New York World. He
experimental and practised for a long
time before he could explain the APP
parent anomaly of ball thrown from
the hand changing its direction hori-
zontally during the course of its fight.
Scientists have formed many theories
trying to explain why this is so. The
one generally accepted as correct Is
simple. If one side of ball can be
made to pass through the air with
greater rapidity than the other side
there is greater friction produced by
the atmosphere on the side moving
most rapidly. This retarding effect
drags the ball to one side and produces
the so-called curve. To curve ball,
therefore, it is only necessary to make
one side travel faster than the other.
This is accomplished by twisting the
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-09-13
WAS ALL FIXED.
The Squire Had Ready tho Necessary
Paraphsrnaiia.


Paraphernaiia.
The gander-legged young man in a
sky blue necktie came hurriedly into
the squire's Office and laid legal
document before that potentate.
lis that paper negotiable in this
markct2" he inquired anxiously.
The squire looked over it long
enough to determine in his own
mind that it was marriage license,
says the Detroit Free Press.
II suppose it is" said the squire,
''but it cannot be validated, so to
speak, unless the party OF the second
part is present
''You mean the gale" asked the
negotiator, more nervous than be-
fore.
II do"
.She's all right; she's outside in
the wagon holdin' the bosses"
''You don't expect me to go out
there to perform the ceremony. do
you?" asked the squire, haughtily.
'.Have you got the power to fix
the business" inquired the young
man, apparently OF the belief that
the squire had to call in the police
or a preacher or some other func-
tionary.
Certainly; I've got all the para
phernaiia right here, handy; all
necd is the girl"
.'And the whole caboodle wouldn't
amount to shucks without her, would
it" asked the youth with emile as
happy rs it was sheepish.
'sItardly."
s'Shake. old man." exclaimed the
Romeo, extending his hand. ..ohake
once for luck. I'll go right out and
hitch the bosses and fetch in the gal
and you can hitch us. Here's fifty
cents to show you that mean bust
ness" and he hustled out to hitch
the horses preparatory to the other
hitching.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-09-13

A combination OF the drop and the
in-shoot is the most difficult curve of
any that batsman has to face. In
fact If the ball is well placed, 1t is
practically impossible for him to touch
1t. The curve is thrown much the same
as the drop, save that the hand is
brought from over the left shoulder
diagonally towards the right leg.
After endeavoring to tempt bats
man with various curves, a straight
ball thrown with great speed is some
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-09-13
Home-Seekers' Excursion

The Chicago Great Western railway will
run three home-seekers' excursions, name
ly, on Sept 18th, Sept. 25th and Oct. 9th,
1894 Tickets will be sold from all stations
to points in the north, south and west Mt
one frst-class limited fare, plus $2 for the
round trip.
Apply to Chicago Great Western railway
ticket agents, who will take pleasure in Sc
curing sleeping car accommodations and
furnish all necessary information, or adj
dress, +. H. Lord, q. p g. T. A Chicago,
IN
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-09-13
Buffalo has 10000 Poles living chic

Buffalo has 10000 Poles living chief
ly in a quarter Of their own where En-
glish is little spoken and many bust
ness signs are in Polish or Russian.
The colonists retain many Of their
native characteristics and slowly con-
form to American ways. The colony Is
one of the largest foreign elements to
be found in any American city Of the
third class.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-09-13

times very effective. Professional
pitchers find, also, that changing their
position in the box from one side to the
other, from the rear to the front, or
from the center to one Of the sides
will often produce good result.
There should be a thorough under
standing between pitcher and catcher,
and a set Of signals which each may
use to tell the other what kind Of a ball
straight or curved, high or LOWS
to follow. The pitcher should practice
constantly in order to retain control Of
the ball. This control and ability TO
place the sphere wherever wanted is
three-fourths the battle.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-09-13
Famous Enough to be Honest.

Jinks ION the raiD-I was talking with
an eminent physician in the smoker.
Mrs. Jinks-What is his name?
''He didn't mention it, and did not like
to ask"
Then why do you think he is an eminent
physician''
Il asked him what was the best cure for
consumption, and he said he didn't know. "
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-09-13

JiNc itIItIJ lOl uiI
nesses and derange-
ments Of the female
system.
The =" Prescription |"
cures liberation and
Falling of tho Womb,
Leucorrhea and Utter
inc debility.
Miss MAGGIE Crow
LEY, of Jamestown, ".
T., says: ~ feel as II
j had a new lease OF
life since taking the
Prescription ! trust
that others will find the
same benefit from your
wonderful medicine us
i have"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-09-13

Three Home Seekers Excursions
To all parts of the West and Northwest via
the Chicago, Milwaukee a. ST. Paul Rail-
way at practi ally half rates. Round trip
tickets, good for return passage within
twenty days from date of sale, will be sold
on September Il and rs and October 8, 1894.
For further information apply to the
nearest coupon ticket agent or address g
II. Heailord, General Passenger and Ticket
Agent. Chicago, Ill
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-09-13
A Cruel MISUNDERSTANDING.

Minnie--"She was engaged to DO married
to a handsome young fellow she met at
Bar Harbor last year, but there was cruel
misunderstanding.
May--"What was it2n
Minnie--"He understood her father had
money -
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-09-13


the palm towards the body. 1t is very
difficult to give sufficient speed to a
ball thrown in this manner. 1t is the
lack of force which makes the down
curve so hard for amateurs to mas
ter.
There are variations on the regular
up, down, in and out shoots which are
wonderfully effective when learned.
The ''up-out" is such a one. In princi-
pie it Is the same as the out" In de-
livering the ball, however, the hand
s brought from low down on the right
side diaconally upwards across the
body
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-09-13
.Eapan,S LamentatlOn.

Japan laments the decrease OF for
eign visitors, who formerly spent SO
much money in the country. since
the agitation about the treaties has
aroused regular anti.foreign feeling
people are afraid to go to that coun-
t y lest they be molested in travel
ing. Their absence makes a con sid
cradle difference in the p offs of the
curio- sellers and dealers in embroid-
cries and all kinds of art objects.
ow 70 Detect otton In oh.
Cloth manufacturers have learned
to mix cotton and wool SO thorough
)y that mere feeling will not detect
the presence Of cotton. The only
sure method in such cases is to boil
piece OF the goods in solution OF
caustic potash. VIII CHI will eat up the
wool and leave the vegetable fiber
intact
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-09-13

The man who would be strong in mil
must feed on facts.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-09-13
Jealous Little Partisan.

When Gen. Forrest, of the Confeder-
ate forces, was in fierce pursuit of the
raiding rarty of Col. Straight, a brave
little girl became his helper. One day,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-09-13
Natural History.

i'You say" said the Chinese philosopher,
''that you are stung by lngratitude."
II am, )" replied Lii Hung Chang.
''You should have remembered our an
cient proverb, which reads: Don't fool
with bee'"
II did," was the melancholy response.
This was yellow jacket"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-09-13

Hansen's Radical cough cure gives i'm
mediate relief and cures when others fail
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-09-13

Hegema ms Ga m phor Ec" with GIycerIne.
Cures Chapped Hands and Face. Tender or Sore Feet
Chilblains. Piles &c. G.. q. Clark Co. New Haven. CT
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-09-13

Will clean Silks, Wooden Goods. Ribbons Curtain,
and Carpets. Unequaled for cleaning house, kill
Ing moths and renovating grease spots. Price l5c
2 cakes for Csc. For sale everywhere. Address
H. & H., Des Mones Iowa.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-09-13
Halls Catarrh Cure

No tears are shed hen the man dies who
has lived only for himself.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-09-13
If the Baby Is Cutting Teeth.

Ribbons came into use in Europe during
the crusades.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-09-13
n and n.

The Salvation Army is planning to enter
the Hawaiian Islands.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-09-13

How quick some people backslide when
their income is doubled
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-09-13

"A Cup Of Parks Tea at night moves
the bowels In the morning.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-09-13

The woman who is tired, and has heavy,
dragging-d down sensations, pain in the back,
and headache should take warning in time.
DIR. Pierce's Favorite Prescription In the best
tonic and nervine at this time. It's posi-
tive remedy for all irregularities, weak
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-09-13

Earl's Glover Root Tea.
The great Blood purifier gives freshness and clcarne
the Compile and Constipation. 2Jc SOC. ~
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-09-13
Thrce Homo scekers, ErcnrsIons

The bible contains 3 $50. 4S9 letters, 713, G92
words, 81, l73 verses, /, $50 chapters and ~
t1books -
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-09-13

Germany now rivals France in glass
coloripu
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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-09-13

aluminium j used as a substitute for
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Sapless cedar blocks from regions swept
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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-09-13

A thousand people want to live long Il
where one wants to live we'll