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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-07-09
! that settled the matter. 1t was Ender-

Su1V SctIicu the IuhtUcT. ~ wan Ihucr-
by's horse.
And such horse. When the crowd
moved away we saw that he had every
unsoundness to which equine flesh is
heir. 1 told Enderby he had better
put him up and sell him over, but End
erby shook his head. He hired the boy
to ride him out of Oak Lodge, and the
boy after being kicked off four times
and run away with once got him out
there, much to the horror of bearing,
my head groom, and his associates.
We named him Mysterious William,
with the understanding that we should
call him Bill for short, and then End0r-
by matched me for him agaiEst bull
terrier pup. Enderby lost, and be-
came the proud possessor of Mysterious
William.
j don't know why did it, or what
impulse prompted me, but told Dear
ing to have Mysterious William thor
oughly blanketed, hooded and bandaged
all around, and then invited Willikens
to dinner.
When we reached the stable we looked
over the horses and found them in good
condition. Enderby, with the generos-
ity which comes of a good dinner, re-
peated his offer to "let Willikens have"
the hunter-he didn't say "sell it TO
him"-at the ridiculous figure before
mentioned. We were just, about leag.
ing the stable when Willikens caught
sight of Mysterious William munching
his hay in an aristocratic manner back
in dark corner of the stable. From the
air of Mysterious William and the way
he was clothed with blankets and band
ages you might have taken him for a
Henry of Navarro or Ladas. All this
was not lost on Willikens, and he want
ed TO know about him right away. We
were both very non-committal, however.
Enderby referred him to me, and said
he was just horse had picked up,
1 wasn't free to say exactly where. A
bit of bargain that had great hopes
Of in a steeplechasing way. Willikens
would understand if 1 didn't care to
say much about him, had my own rea-
sons for keeping very dark.
But you can let me see him stripped,
at any rate?" said Willikens.
"rd rather not tonight, old man, if
you don't mind" answered. Where
upon I managed to get Willil1ens and
Enderby outside the stable door and
closed it behind us.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-07-09
A Chestnut.

Much Bewildered Lady Landholder
(who has been struggling for quite an
hour with a land-taX form, to elderly,
stand-on-my-dignity landlady) = Can
you tell Inc, Mrs. Neall, how many
perches go to rood?
Mrs. N with severity)-No l
cannot; but / can tell you it's not orig
inal, for I've heard it before somewhere.
Sydney Bulletin.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-07-09
Why He Went,

Rich Uncle-l am just going to make
my will, but l am afraid you are too
much of free thinker. / don't be-
lieve that you have any religious senli-
ments.
Impecunious Nephew-But, my dear
uncle. you are entirely mistaken.
"LoId be praised for that. You will
be delighted to hear that am going to
leave all my money to the church.
Texas Sitter.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-07-09
Ono Fare to Washington, ID. c., and Re-
turn. ----------- -----

On July 8, 4, 5 and 6 tickets will be sold,
from oil points north and west of Chicago
to Washington and return at one fare ac-
count International Convention Young
Peoples Society Christian Endeavor. Ask
for tickets via the Big FoUR ROUTE and
CHESAPEAKE AND ONO RY. This route COM
bines every essential feature of a first clase
Tourist line. Finest mountain scenery in
America, Virginia battlefelds, eiectric-
lighted trains, perfect track and dining car
service unsurpassed. Tickets may be ex-
tended returning until July 81. For further
particulars, beautifully illustrated pamphlet
and sleeping car reservations address, U.
L. Truitt, N. w. P. A, G. & O.-Big Four
Route, 234 Clark Street, Chicago. (
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-07-09
Still IYillikens hesitated.


IF you want the horse" Enderby
whispered, indifferently, now is your
chance. You write the check and get
out before Jim wakes up, and 1 will
send Mysterious William over to you
the first thing in the morning"
Willikens had witnessed that evening
what he considered to be a splendid
exhibition of nerve when Enderby and
l matched for Mysterious William. He
was not to be outdone, so going over to
the table he wrote out a check for $500,
and Enderby rang for his horse.
When the door had closed behind him
I arose and looked Enderby sternly in
the eye.
You have sold that innocent man a
horse" 1 began in accusing tones.
"But I did not lie about it," he an
swered, scornfully.
Il did not sell the horse" I said.
"Then we are both clear" cried En-
derby. Here's to Willikens and Mys-
ferrous William, and here's to the high
old time you and will have with that
five hundred"
Enderby and cashed Willikens check
in town the next morning as soon as
the bank opened. About the same time
Mysterious William arrived at his new
home. We didn't go back to Oak Lodge
for week, but took u flying trip to tho
south. Whom we did return we found
that Willikens' feelings were somewhat
hurt, but don't see how he can blame
me, as 1 didn't sell him the horse, and
Enderby says he didn't lie about him.
1t was simply somewhat usual compli-
cation of Observation-Disclosures
Inquirer. -
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-07-09
Low Rate Excursions South.

On the first and third Tuesday Of each
month till October about half-rates for
round trip will be made to points
in the South by the Louisville g. Nash1
vile Railroad. Ask your ticket agent
about it, and If he cannot sell you excur-
sion tickets write to G. P. Atmore, Gen,
oral Passenger Agent, Louisville, KY. or
J. X. Ridgeiy, N. w. P. A, Chicago, Ill,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-07-09

AMONG THE BoHEMIANs.- "Where do you
dine to-nightl' II do not dine-and yours
"Nor do l." every good. Let US dine to-
gether. "-Courier des Estas Unis.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-07-09
MYSTERIOUS WILLIAM.

AM considered a
tolerably truthful
C h ap i n m o 8 t
things and gen.
orally speaking 1
think I am. But
human nature is
incapable of rising
beyond certain lin
itations. There are
flaws in the most
nerfect character.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-07-02
A VALUABLE TURTLE.
lie Was Advertised For Soup Evsrp DA!
In the Week.

lie Was Advertised For Soup EVsrp Day
In the Week.
Speaking Of curious customs" said
the downtown man to the New York
Herald reporter, zone Of the strangest
l ever heard Of was the renting out of
a live turtle for green turtls soup. Yes,
sir; | mean renting out, aud you
needn't stare at me. There used to
be one old turtle that for many weeks
brought in his owner regular steady
income, all because of the popularity of
soup that went under that Name. You
know the dozens Of little restaurants
that put out big, flaring sign every
7nce in awhile Green turtle soup to-
morrow Well, to make that turtle
soup a drawing card 1t is necessary ia
put live turtle on his back by the
door, directly under the placard, the
presumption on the part of the public
being that this very animal will the
next day be converted into the popular
dellcacy advertised. Now genuine
turtles are expensive and these little
restaurants do a small trade and make
only a small living for the proprietor
at the best. Any quantity Of the green
turtle soup advertised is not green
turtle at all-only tasty mixture
made out Of veal, delicately favored.
But the live turtle outside the day be-
fore is needed and that was where my
friend came in. He had famous old
turtle that he affectlonately called Tom
ana he quickly saw the chance of turn
Ing an honest penny with him. Going
around to two or three of the cheap
restaurants that liked to placard green
turtle he preached his project to them,
offering Tom to each restaurant for
day for the price of $3.50, The idea
took and each morning the turtle would
be delivered put on his back in a
warm corner outside and the old
placard busted and hung up. The next
day customers would crowd the little
room to eat what they were sure was
green turtle soup and Tom would be
doing duty in the same way in front
Of an eating house but half a dozen
blocks away. Soon that turtle was reg
ularly engaged for five days in the
week, and his master had good thing
Of it in a small way. 1t would have
been permanent, suppose, if the turtle
had not died from-they said it was
overwork. | don't know how those
restaurants that were in the scheme
are making out at present"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-07-02
One Thousand Farmers Wanted

To settle on one thousand choice
farms on the line of the Chicago, Mil.
waulIee e st Paul railway in Dakota
These lands are located in twenty
different counties, and are to be had
now at prices ranging from S. to ST.
per acre; few months hence theil
value will be doubled.
For home or for investment nc
luckler chance In the West has ever
before been offered. Now is the time
to invest No better farming land
exists anywhere. No greater results
can be obtained anywhere.
Schools and churches abound every,
where, Nearby markets for all farm
products. South and North Dakota
are the banner diversified farming and
stock-raising states OF the West.
Everything grows in Dakota except ig-
norance and intemperance, A new
boom is on, Take advantage of the
tide which leads to Dakota and to for
tune.
For further information address or
call upon w. e, Powell, General I'm
migration Agent, 41O Old Colony Build
ing, Chicago, Ills
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-07-02

Cream two and q half cups OF pow
dered sugar with one cup of butter,
half a cup of sweet milk, half q wine
glassful of sherry, three and half
cups of flour, with two teaspoonfuls
Of baking powder sifted through it;
then the well beaten whites of eight
eggs. Bake the layers like jelly cake
and put between the layers an icing
made by beating until very light the
whites of three eggs; then add grated
-eeeeahHt and one tcHspoonful of pull
verified sugar, Sprinkle powdered
sugar over the top OF the cake,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-07-02
ADDITIONS TO THE ALPHABET,
Two Letters of Which Our Forerathers
We're In Total Ignorance.

wore III TOtal Ignorance.
1t is a fact, not so well known but
that it NAV be said to be curious, that
the letters and W are modern adj
ditions to our alphabet, says the Gin.
cinnati Tribune. The letter only
came into general use during the COM
monwealth, say between 1649 and 1858
From 1880 to 1916 its use is exceeding
ly rare and | have never yet seen a
book printed prior to 1862 in which il
appeared, In the century Immediately
preceding the seventeen it became
the fashion to tail the last 81" when
Roman numerals were used, as in this
example; viii for s or xii in place Of IL.
This fashion still fingers but only in
physicians prescriptions, l believe.
Where the French use "j' it has the
power of IS" as we use it in the word
vision" What nation was the first to
use it as letter is an interesting but
perhaps an unanswerable query. In a
like manner the printers and language
ludhSlo VI INC ldJlGI DdIJ VI INC ELK
teenth century began to recognize the
fact that there was a sound in spoken
English which was without a repre-
sentative in the shape of an alphabet
cal sign or character as the first sound
in the word wet" Prior to that time
it had always been spelled as wet" and
having the long sound of II or of two
us together. In order to convey an idea
of the new sound they began to spell
such words as "wet," weather." "web,"
etc., with two uu's and as tire u of that
date was a typical the three words
above looked like this: "Vvet," "vveath-
err" "vveb." After awhile the type
founders recognized the fact that the
double had come to stay, so they
joined the two Jus together and made
the character now so well known as the
W. l have one book in which three
forms of the W are given. The first is
an old double (vv), the next is one in
which the last stroke of the second
and the third is the common W we use
today.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-07-02

The bacteriology of the beard has not
yet, so far as we are aware, been ex-
haustively studied; this might be a
new world for one of our young Alex
anders of pathology to conquer. That
it is possible that disease can be car
ried in the manner suggested will
hardly be denied, but we cannot say
that we think the danger so great that
doctors need sacrifice their boards on
the altar of hygiene. Most will think
even the careful sterilization of the
beard on leaving sick-room a counsel
of perfection. If the scrupulous hy-
gienist thinks such a precaution neces-
sary he should be consistent and insist
on doctors shaving their heads and
even their eyebrows. How would our
professional sisters like this? To live
in the odor of antiseptic sanctity we
should, after due publication, clothe
ourselves in cotton wool, wrap our
heads in sterilized gauze and go about
like yelled prophets of Khorassan.-
British Medical Journal.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-07-02
Renovatlnc Cane Sent OMAHA,

This spring we found that some of
the cane seat chairs that had been
roughly used in the kitchen were sag
ging and needed II general renovation.
They were turned upside down and
the cane was washed well with hot
water and soap, and rinsed thor
oughly; then cloths rung out of hot
water were spread on the seats, and
they were allowed to dry in the open
air, after which they were vanished
and they looked and wore literally
"liie new
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-07-02


must have noticed. omething. And
I've no right to say ar ything about it. "
l paused judicially.
ut seems" l said, liter an appropri-
ate interval, quite a suitable arrange
ment. Mr., Mcdonald is very wealthy
Yes" said Miss Anstruther, reflect
lively HE has money. But then, so
have l."
THAT is what makes it so suitable"
I said,
But" said Miss Anstruther, lifting
her eyebrows, pathetically, "he's-
we'll"
That is true" I said. But we all
have our faults. And poverty's the
worst of them"
Il don't think So" said Miss Ans
truther quickly.
Mrs. Anstruther thinks So" I re-
piled.
yes, of course, you could see man.
ma wanted" Miss Anstruther tapped
the floor with her foot.
l turned to the window and watched
Mr.. Mcdonald walking up and down in
the rain. Miss Anstruther sat down
upon one of the cushioned benches
which ran around the billiard room.
1T happened last night" she said,
suddenly, when you we're"
What haTpened?" l asked.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-07-02
The Poor dog.

In well-known street in London
a beggar was often seen plodding about
with a small dog. The dog was held
by piece of chain and had round his
neck a placard with pity the blind"
in large red letters. Mr.. T, passing
one day, dropped sixpence into the
mans outstretched hand. "Halloaw
ne cried, as he was turning away, was
that a half sovereign l gave your"
"No, sir-no," answered the beggar;
only sixpence."
80" said Mr.. T, you are not
blind, then, after all?"
BLESS you, sir, nor he replied; you
see, the placard refers to the dog.
He's blind-not mew-Tit-Bits
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-07-02

The National Educational Associa.
tion will hold its next annual meeting
in Buffalo, and the Michigan Central
"The Niagara Falls Route" has made
rate of one fare for the round trip
plus 49, 90, association membership fee.
Send stamp for "Notes for Teachers
containing valuable information rela.
tive to Buffalo and Niagara Falls and
10 cents for summer note book, fully
descriptive and profusely illustrated OF
the Summer Resorts of the North and
East.
City Ticket Office, 10 Adams street.
o. w. RUGGLEs,
Genl Pass'r and Tk't Agt.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-07-02

Mrs. D. A. Mccoy, I'll South 9th St..
Omaha, Neb., writes: 81 am an old lady,
67 years old. have been troubled for the
past twenty years with constipation and
Indigestion and sleepless nights, but since
taking DR.. Kay's Renovator can sleep like
child and am not troubled in the least
with the above-nnmed diseases. DR.. Kny's
Renovator is worth its weight in gold" It
is sold by druggist, 25cts. and 81, or sent
Omaha, Neb Send stamp for large sample
and booklet.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-07-02
InstalIment Plan.

Dobson-Why don't you buy wheel
old man?
Hobson-Can't afford to pay 500 for
one.
Dobson Neither could I, so l
bought mine on the installment plan.
Hobson-What is it going to cost
you?
Dobson-One hundred and ten dol
lars.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-07-02
A Requisite.

Miss Frightw-Now, then, want
you to make this picture of me just
as pretty and stylish as you know
how,
Photographer (absent-mindedly)-
Certainly, madam. Did you bring a
veil? Somerville Journal.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-07-02
PrestIge of the IInrse.

Crimsonbeak-I see the horse has
not lost his prestige entirely.
Yeast-How so?
II read in the paper yesterday that
they hung n man down in Texas for
stealing mustang, and gave fellow
only thirty days for 'pinching' a BIZ
cycle" Yonkers Statesman.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-07-02

Thrives on good food and sunshine,
with plenty of exercise in the open air.
Her form glows with health and her
face blooms with its beauty. If her sys-
TEN needs the cleansing action of lax
alive remedy she uses the gentle and
pleasant Syrup Of Figs. Made by the
California Fig Syrup Company.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-07-02

Another opportunity for immigrants
to secure homes free. Nearly 2,OO0,-
600 acres of first-class government
lands in northern Arkansas now open
for settlement For full information
write to e. V. NJ. Powell, immigration
Agent, Harrison, Arkansas, enclosing
10 cents in silver See display adver-
tisement in another part of this paper.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-07-02
Cabbapo Salad.

Chop the cabbage fine, sprinkle with
salt, and let stand over night; beat
one egg thoroughly and add to one
half pint boiling vinegar; rub two
teaspoOnfuls mustard into more vine
gar to form a smooth paste; add this
to the boiling vinegar; pepper to taste.
Let all come to boil and pour over the
cabbage, stirring thoroughly.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-07-02

Neither arc tho obstinate mNladics, to the
removal of which the great corrective, Hos.
tcttcr's Stomach Bittors, Is adapted curol6o in
M hour. To persist in the use of this stand
ard remedy is no more than just Bilious
ness constipation, malaria, rheumatism, kid
ney complaints and nervousness are among tao
complaints which il oradi,utes
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-07-02

Mangled Party Slowly picking him
self up from the foot of the stairway
II thought you said that editor up
stairs was one-armed?"
Office Boy (who had waited to see tho
fun)-"No, didn't, l said he was I'M
armed. cleveland Plain Dealer.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-07-02

and down seeking
congenial company
and finding none had finally cast an
Choir in the billiard room, where
practiced the spot stroke.
had made a break Of nine and was
beginning to feel more cheerful, when
suddenly the door opened and Miss
Anstruther appeared.
co." she said as she shut the door
and stood with her hands behind her
upon the handle, Il thought it was Mr.
Mcdonald"
1T is better-and a poorer-man,
l said, resting my cue on the floor
do you want to find Mr.. McDonald?"
"Yes-no! 1t doesn't matter" said
Miss Anstruther.
Perhaps you can say it to me as
we'll" I suggested. Miss Anstruther
thought a moment or two and then
shook her head.
"No, couldn't say it to you"
1t may have been my fancy, but l
thought that Miss Anstruther blushed.
Anyway" said cheerfully, IF it
doesn't matter you can come and play
billiards with me. I'm lonely
But I play very badly" said Miss
Anstruther, doubtfully. Il don't think
ever played seriously"
well, this won't be serious" said,
selecting a light cue and chalking the
tip, Now, all you have to do is to
make your ball hit the red and 60 into
a pocket, or put the red into a pocket,
or both"
20, dear" said Miss Anstruther,
what lot to think about. There!
What does that count?"
"One to me-" l said, and missed an
easy hazard
why were you so funny last night?"
said Miss Anstruther.
Il am never funny" I said. "Seri-
Gus, humorous, -perhaps-but
not funny"
Miss Anstruther aimed wildly. Her
ball went twice around the table and
hit nothing.
How provokingw she said
Then she lifted her chin and rested
It on the tip Of her cue.
"You know what I mean" she said.
"Why did you leave me alone all the
evening with Mr.. McDonald?"
well" I said, 81 was talking-let
me see-to Miss Bates"
"You found her amusing?"
mot amusing. Better. Pretty"
20, you couldn't call her pretty.
Nice, but"
Decidedly pretty-in her way. Now
you are plain, aren't you?" ! said,
seeing likely cannon.
Il beg your pardon" said Miss An
struther, coldly.
Il mean-Im playing with spot. BY
Jove" l exclaimed, as l turned away in
disgust after missing the came.
There he is"
"Who?" asked Miss Anstruther.
Mr.. Mcdonald, walking up and
down the garden, smoking cigar in
the rain. Shall whistle him in?"
20, no." said Miss Anstruther.
why not?" / asked facing round
towards her. Il thought you wanted
to see him"
20, there's no hurry-no immediate
hurry" said she. HE doesn't leave till
this afternoon"
81 thought it might be something
important" I said.
1T is important" said Miss Ans
truther. 20, you are horrid" she con-
tinued, stamping her foot. You know
quite well what shouldn't tell you,
should II"
But you haven't told me-" l said
consolingly.
20, but you can guess" said Miss
Anstruther, shaking her head. you
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-07-02
Wouldn't Appreciate tho blessing.

"I'll he awful glad when am old
enough to do us please" said Willie.
"Oh, certainly" said his father.
And about as soon as you get to that
age you'll get married" Cincinnati
ENQUIRER.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-07-02

Quill toothpicks, as a rule, are i'm
ported from Franra The largest fac
tory in the world is near Paris, where
100000 are annually produced.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-07-02

Jinks--Wonder what is the latest
freak in mems shoes?
Mrs. Jinks - You are, in coming
home at night
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-07-02
You Don't Have TO

Leave Kansas City for St. Louis until
V'20 every night by the Wabash rail-
road, the short fast line.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-07-02
A htin Rreeze.

Miss Delia-What was the highest
wind you ever encountered, captain?
Captain 0lesaIt-Soda water at rs
cents a glass.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-07-02

Silk fabrics were brought from
Persia and India to Greece us early us
395 b. c.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-07-02

1t only wants few more days until
the "l'told-you-so' fend will infest
the town.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-07-02
Going to Cripple Creek,

MOI I've been there. Am going to get
ticket back to Ohio over the Wabash.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-07-02

Roumania is spoken OF as n possibl
rival to Russia on the Black sea.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-07-02
Ir The Itnhv Is Cutt,nr ,r.e,,

Re sure and use that old and wclltried remedy Nina
WlSsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP for Children Tecihing.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-07-02

No man who knows he is a fool ia
one.