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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-02-11

was such tried and trusty friend, and,
if he was 60, such congenial compan-
ion. He was always ready to go fishing
or coasting with the boys, or to take
the girls to drive; although he was
bachelor and lived alone, and had a
double carriage and the largest sleigh
on Pippin Hill-because he had so
large heart, Peggy said. He knew as
much about the wild things in the woods
as "1'he Hunters Own Book" and ON
a rainy day or when one had the mumps
or the measles he would tell stories
by the dozen-stories that were worth
telling. too, for he had been round the
world and home again." and knew all
there was to know about cannibals and
buccaneers and wild men, and all such
distinguished and interesting people.
1t happened that the only houses on
The tip-top of Pippin Hill were the Bel
fry q suppose the Bells house may have
received that name because Papa Bell
always spoke of his children as his small
fry" anyway, that is what everyone
in Bloomsboro' called it) and the old
Pigeon house, which had belonged to
this Mr.. Pigeons grandfather. The
houses backed up to each other, and
there was a mutual backyard fence,
SO, of course, il was very desirable that
the neighbors should be friendly and
congenial; more than this, there was
a mutual apple tree. The gnarled old
"hightop sweeting" was directly on
the boundary line between the two es-
tates, and the mutual fence had been
cut in two to make space for it. Its
branches were low and spreading, in
spite of its high top, and they spread
very impartially over the Bells smooth
and dropped their delicious fruit-early,
the first sweet apples that there were
almost as evenly as if it were measured
on each of their owners land. The
only difference was that the August
sunshine lay longer upon Mr.. Pigeons
side, so the first red and yellow, mellow
and juicy apples dropped upon his or
chard grassland he tossed them up
to Christine in her seat in the low
crotch of the tree, the seat that he had
made for her.
1t was Christine who thought the
most of Mr.. Pigeon and he of her, be-
cause they both had twist, Christine
said. She would always speak of he:'
trouble cheerfully, even jotingly. You
would scarcely have thought that she
minded it at all; it was spinal weak
ness which had bowed her shoulders and
twisted her head to one side. The
Others didn't mind much when Chris
tine was left out of things; they were
rough, merry set, but Mr.. Pigeon
had always remembered her. His
twist was in one of his legs; he had to
wear an uncomfortable iron boot, and
walked with a queer, sideways mo-
ton.
When Becky, who was II and was
called the Bloomsboro' Budget, because
she carried all the news, came home
with the dreadful intelligence that Mr..
Pigeon was going to move away, no
one would believe it.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-02-11
WHERE WILLIE WENT.
WalnuttIng While Wintry Wisconsin Winds
Walled Wildly. AIS


Wisconsin's wild winds were whist
ling when Willie Wade went walnut
ting. Warmly wrapped was Willie,
with wooden wrapper, wadded waist
coat, with warm wristlets.
Winnie Wade wondered why Willie
wouldn't wait until warmer weather,
when Winnie would walnut with Will
lie.
Willie wandered where Walter West
was wheeling wood, with wonderful
wheelbarrow, wishing Walter would
walnut.
Without wasting words, Walter
whistled: "Whew! Walnuts will walt,
while wood won't"
Where walnut woods were, woodmen
were working with wabbly-wheeled
wagons, with worn, weary, wretched
work-horse, which was wasted with
weakness, which was well worn out
with work.
Woodman Wheeler waggishly
wrenched Willie's WATERFALL, where
upon water wet Willie's winkers; Will
lie wept woefully.
Woodman was worried. "Why weep,
Willie? Weak women weep with wee
woes. Whistle, Willie!"
When winkers were wiped Woodman
Wheeler went with Willie where wal
nuts were. Willie's wooden WATERFALL
was well filed, while wee wreps war
bled, wood-pigeons whizzed.
Willie warily watched while Wood
man waged war with wasps-which
wasn't wise. Wasps were waxing
warmer, whereupon Willie, with water
pail, went where Widow Walman,
Winnie's washerwoman, was who well
washed woolens with warm water,
with washing machine, wringing with
wringer.
Willie went within wash-room, where
Widow Walman welcomed Willie with
warm wheat waffles, with wholesome
whortleberries washed with water.
When well warmed, Willie wandered
where water was, willows waved;
where, when weather was warmer,
white, waxen water lilies were wit
messed.
Willie waded where web-footed wa
ter-Winnie, with well-filled WATERFALL,
was witnessed.
Winnie warmly welcomed Willie.
When woods whiten with winter,
when windows wear wonderful white
frost works, Winnie, with Willie, will
welcome walnuts, will want warm wal
nut cake.-Youth's Companion.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-02-11

Dolly, dolly darling!
o. dolly, dolly mine!
They laugh because tell them
That you are my valentine.
They think that shall have. dear.
A doll In place of you;
Now, don't be frightened, dolly.
For that's what I'll never do.
/ know your nose Is melted;
know one eye is gone;
My father said this morning
That you really were forlorn.
But that's the very reason
Why you should always be
The very dearest dolly
In the whole round world to me.
If my nose should get broken.
II looked queer and wild,
Would my mamma exchange me
For another bran-new child?
Helen Marston. in Our Little Ones.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-02-11
New England's Girl soldiers.

Lassell seminary, Massachusetts,, has
battalion of girl soldiers. They are
becomingly clad in an army-blue waist
and skirt with soldier stripes down the
side, a belt like that worn in the regular
army, and fatigue cap. They drill
according to Hardy's tactics, and must
ia all things conform to strict army dis
cipline. The object is physical culture
Ito cause the girls to stand erect and
walk we'll
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-02-11
CARPENTRY foA sOYs.
How They Can Make Neat Bookcase
and Pretty Inlkstand.

and Pretty Inlstand.
These long winter evenings and
stormy Saturdays are just the time for
the boys to busy themselves with their
jack-knives.
Any number of beautiful and use
full articles can be made for fitting up
your room or for decorating your
home.
Have you just few books OF your
own that you are anxious to have al
ways near at hand--say at the head of
the bed in your own room? Why not
make neat little bookcase for them?
1t is easily done, and the cost is prac-
tically nothing at all.
The bookcase shown in the picture is
ST oak, but If you cannot get oak, Use
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-02-11
Growing Better.

The world grows better. so they say:
More gentle. dignified and sunny.
Perhaps no one will think some day.
That comic valentines are funny.
Washington Star.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-02-11

The elephant is from ten to twelve
feet in length and from six to seven feet
in height, although elephants of ten
feet in height have been numerous
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-02-11

HEY all cried
everyone of t h e
Bells, from Peggy,
who was 16, down
to Rufus (who was
six, and despised a
crybaby), w h e n
old Mr.. Pigeon
moved aWay He
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-02-11

She's up to date and away beyond.
And many worship at her shrine;
She sent an arrow through my heart
And claims me as her valentine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-04-20
The Policy of Agitation.

y few republican members OF the House
III is reported. sympathize with the popu-
iistic discomfort about the situation of af-
Hairs in that body. According to report
they have held several meetings. and have
also prepared an address setting forth their
position and giving reasons why Speaker
Reed should appoint the committees of the
mouse and start the whole mill to grinding
oil full time. A portion of this address ap-
pears in print today, and. in good sooth. it
ts an interesting document. After arguing
the question somewhat, the address says:
We are ardent admirers and earnest
friends of Speaker Reed. But like all of us
he Is but human The st. Louis convention
of June last chose another for it's standard
NEARER. but Reeds colors went down IN
16rnished- Malice. cupidity and treachery
axided III this result, and the mighty man
mTom Maine was defeated by the young
Napoleon of the West His star was
neither sunk nor paled. and it rests entirely
with him to decide whether he shall win
hack the glory. strength and reputation
gained in the F1fty-first Congress. or, by
following the autocratic and dictatoriai
oourse pursued by him in the last-and so
lar IN the present-Congress. destroy every
possible hope or prospect of being the re-
publican standardbearer in 1890
Here. it is TO be observed. are two propo-
sitions. both distinctly stated: % MIR. Nc
kinley's success at St. Louis was achieved
by the aid of malice. cupidity. and treach-
cry. and C9 by appointing all tine commit
lees. and going in for general business at
This extra session and sitting until late
m the fall. in opposition to the President
message calling simply for revenue Iegisia-
ton at as early day possible, Mr.. Reed
migh: hope to become his party's standard
bearer in 1850
Unfortunately, no names are given in con-
nectio1 with these reported meetings, or
with this remarkable deiiverance The omis-
sion ought TO be supplied at once. for it is
safe 20 say that the speaker would be glad
40 know by name those republicans who put
such en- appraisement upon him. and thai
tine President would like to know by name
those republicans who believe that his pres
Df the success of malice. cupidity and
nreachery In the interest of fair dealing.
nbis address ought to be signed, sealed. and
formally delivered to the country
Ii is not difficult to underst and the popu-
asstic position in this case. The whole
ST. ength of the populistic cause is in ag,-
tation-intense and untiring agitation The
populist leaders ask no rest for themselves
end are equally opposed to granting any to
rhe country Their desire is to overthrow
both Of the old parties. and their idea is
rhat only through agitation may this be ac-
oempiished. So that wherever two or three
ere gathered together and popuiist Joins
them. he Is in duty bound to begin to asi-
aate- But why either republicans or demo-
Gratis should follow such leadership IL is
diificrl; 10 understand
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-04-20

unsovernable. tending to revolution against
the established rule ana sympathetic for
such cause as that Of Greece in the pres
ent emergency. 1t Is believed that unon
the spread Of the news that war has been
declared Turkeys greatest danger will be
from the rebellion of her Balkan prov
inces. whose allegiance is of the slightest
character. This will divide the Turkish
forces. which are none too well organized
for such a heavy task
II Is worth while in this connection to
pause to draw a parallel between the
Turks In their present relation to the
Greeks and the Chinese In their relation to
the Japanese short time ago. When wa-
was declared in Asia the general forecast
was that China would make short work of
Japan. with her vastly greater population
and resources. But events soon proved
that Japan's navy was much superior to
that of China. The latter's army. while
enormous on paper. was badly disciplined,
poorly paid. underfed with the commits
Sary and quartermaster departments in a
state of utter Generalization. The corrupt
system of public administration had weak
ened the efficiency Of the fighting forces,
and when the pinch came the armies of
the Yellow Dragon were dreadfully weak.
and yielded readily to the assaults of the
smaller. more compact forces of the Japan
csc Turkeys fiscal system is no better, In
relation. than that Of China Her public
ministry IL corrupt and her administration
OF affairs Is weak and impotent The
Turks are natural fighters, yet SO are the
Greeks. The mountaineers of Thessaly and
those of Macedonia. who are friendly to
Greece. are among the worlds best SOL
diers. The Turkish organization. however.
is said to be superior. the battaHons are
heavier and the base Of operations is more
accessible The sum-total Of results thus
far gives almost even honors. The Greeks
have won a marked success at the Gulf Of
Arta, gaining fine strategic position Lear
Prevesa; while the Turks have forced
Melouna Pass, regarded As the key to Lar
issa, the Greek headquarters.
Under all the circumstances, ii Is too
early to predict the result of the war, on
the basis of the actual participants. The
Greeks. it is to be remembered. are fight
Ing an hereditary enemy. They are I'M
Dued with the fervor Of a long-pent hatred
now loosed. They hope to win back ter
ritory that they regard as theirs by every
right known to nations. On the other
hand. the Turks are quite as Jealous and
as hearty in their enmity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-04-20
Turk Against Greek.

The actual declaration of war between
Turkey and Greece opens up vast POSSIBLE
Ties Tor speculation on the result The ten
oency OF such observations. on the sole
strength of the two contestants and with
out reference TO the future action of the
powers. seems to be to credit Turkey witt,
the main chances for success. Turkeys
greater area and population are strong fac
tors IN her favor. Her people IN m. -,
gate-on both Notwithstanding to the
most reliable figures. outnumber those of
Greece nearly thirteen times Her re-
sources for conducting a campaign. on
paper are vastly in excess. But her navy is
weaker IL is the laughing stock of Eu-
rope some Of the vessels are unseaworthy.
and so poorly manned that the naval
strength Of Turkey today is that of a fifth
rate power. On the other hand, Greece In
strong on the sea: her people are better
sailors and quite as good fighters as the
Turks The most serious element against
Turkey In the calculation Is the tempera-
nent OF the inhabitants of the tributary
provinces that cover the Balkans The
population of Turkey in r;urope, 49,
all these subject states aggregates abb
6.GeoOo. fully one-half being Cnrist.a
These jewellers in the Balkans are wild a..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-04-20
aIexnndria's Opportunity.

The friends of good government in Alex
zrdrfa will tomorrow have an excellent
opportunity to obtain control of the city
nschinery in such way as to ensure
a better administration of affairs in that
,eommGiIity in the future The democratic
primaries for the making of nominations
for the positions of mayor and corporation
attorney will be held and the lines seem
to he strictly drawn between the organ
izItion'' and those citizens who feel that
1here is room for Improvement in the
IN, nicipaI methods. Alexandria being nor
maIy democratic city the nomination
lis usually equivalent to an election. 50
the real test of strength comes tomorrow
rather than election day. Much has
beer said and written of late concerning
the publication of American politics. the
sp&in cause for the spread of corruption
and other evils being generally accepted
10 be The reluctance and Indifference of
good. conservative citizens in the matter
,Gf exercising their suffrage privileges.
peciaily at the primaries. where the po-
litical system of this nation finds its roots.
Good nominations are possible only when
good men take part in the primaries.
When the machine element is permitted
40 take charge and to run things unhln-
tiered by considerations of public economy
place the community necessarily suffers.
@oweyer. it is the usual experience that in
fine the moral element becomes awakened
40 the heed Of reform. The citizens who
ors:ir arily shrink from political associa-
MONS and duties are aroused and non
polite al candidates are named, elected, and
serve. usually TO the benefit of the com
muTity. Alexandria's case Is very much
OF this sort today. The immoral element
has had full swing of late. The gamblers
have had too much rope and the race track
sswiEdlers who have been driven out of
active business in the immediate neighbor-
hocd have found the city good field for
Gpe atiCns- The community has many de-
scis.ed natural advantages. which, however,
car Lot stand against the drawbacks of
q Rad administration OF an unclean politi-
cal atmosphere The chance is at hand for
u rev deal and the reform element seems
he have been awakened to the opportunity.
TonorrC will decide whether or not il
Ii 10 be permitted to pass unaccepted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-04-20

HUG to Sc for the Sample
China Pieces of Charles L.
Dwenger of Park place,
New York. Connoisseurs
are promised a treat of
rare bargains.
010c to So for articles worth
from 25c to So. Art Vases. Jugs,
Salad Bowls. Pun Boxes. Spoon Hold
ers. Mugs, Sugar and Creams. Tete-
a-Tete Sets, CrackeS Jars. Bowls and
Plntes, After-dinner Coffees. Shaving
Mugs, Lunch Sets. Comb and Brush
Trays, Pin Trays, Match Safes, Can
diesticks, etc, etc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-04-20
The Japanese in Hawaii.

"kamehameha's" latest letter to The
Star from Honolulu. published today.
touches directly upon the question of the
Japanese influence In the islands and points
out the dangerous possibilities of the situa-
ticn. 1t is an important contribution. in
View of the conflict of statements made
here. and bears out the representations of
those who urge that the United States
should take action at the earliest possible
opportunity to declare Its future policy re-
specting Hawaii
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-04-20

SS.@S for supplying best
striped linen and covering
five-piece suite of furni-
ture.
UTo keep our workmen busy now
and to cndeavor TO lessen the later
rush. we ask this absurdly little
price-$S.os for making and covering
a suit Of furniture not requiring more
than eleven yards Of u6-inch wide
material.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-04-20


troubles surely comm; you kin feel it
in the air;
fe Kin see it in the branches ez thew trem-
BILE everywhere;
There's sorrowful prediction in the wan
derins breeze's sigh,
An now an then cloud is draned L.,
gloom acrost the sky
Our worries don't come singly, ez hez been
remarked before;
one grief Is nearly always a foundation
fur some more;
An l don't know whut Wen come to. ez
/ read the news reports,
Weth Europe on the verge O. war an
Mandy out O. Sorts
difficulty far away. though terrible an,
glum,
Is sometimes less annoyin' than a small one
right to hum.
I've most quit worryin' bout Crete. II
doesn't seem no use.
1t keeps me busy mindin' tibet I've got a
flag o. truce
Held up whur she kin see 1t, fore she's
tempted ter commence
merciless bombardment Of explosive efo-
quence.
The olive branch is within an the battle
steed cavorts. -.
Weth Europe ON the verge O. war an
Mandy out O. sorts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-04-20
$8,$1O&$12Bicycle
Suits. $4.08.
Separate Skirts.

The rapid selling of Separate
Skirts during Easter week has left
us with an unusually large number
OF remnants or small lots, especially
IN the novelty cloth lines. The
Skirts are very desirable, and we
sold great quantities of them at So,
s.. S. and So last week. They are
elegantly made, full percaline lined
a and velvet t"a,d bound. Your ST $50
Those very stylish and dressv
MORE Velour, Satin Brocaded and
Silk Brocaded Skirts, in handsome
new figures. Have had to duplicate
our order for them three or four
times this season already. We have
just received another shipment of
them, and they will go on sale
tomorrow at our special g MM
price QZ ivy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-04-20
$40, SIP & SIS
Last Years Suits,
Choice, $3.50.

Here are few fine quality Tailor
made Suits which arrived too late for
last seasons trade. They are shown
IN lovely novelty and plain cloths.
Every thread wool goods, in the
REFER and blazer jacket effect. They
are light weight, and with little al
terlng of the sleeves will make
splendid serviceable dresses for wear
this spring. They were bought to
sell for $40, $I2 and
s sS5 ;e" n: row: : your 1919
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-04-20
SHOOTING STARS,
4 Sardonic Suggestion.

I'm sure" said the girl who is engaged.
that Herbert Is a prize"
Yes" replied Miss Cayenne; but in A
case of this kind it's so difficult to tell
whether you've won first prize or a
BOBBY prize
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-04-20

Nobody las made any effort to learn
definitely whether the people who are run
ming the air-ship out west are the same as
those who some time ago devoted them
selves 10 the management Of IL rain making
outfit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-04-20

With Vice President and an ex-Presi-
dent In her possession. New Jersey should
be able this summer to dispense with so
commonplace al adjunct as the sea serpent
as 1. means of attracting attention
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-04-20

The American Federation has asked
president Mckinley 10 pardon a man who
nutinied. IL was surely nothing in tie
relations of the Preside1; and Senator Tel
Ger which inspired confidence for the re-
quest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-04-20


SZ.A for the we'll
known Nursery" Re-
frigerator. The usual size,
japanned in oak effect,
lined with galvanized iron.
Nickel faucet, etc.
DAnd $;.67 for the Improved Bis
sell Carpe. Sweeper. Every one war
ranted, the same as IL regular price
was asked.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-04-20

1t Is feared that Greece may be forced
to realize that there is a great dea! OF
uncertainty about the manner in which
history repeats itseif.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-04-20

SOC for the Black Fig
ureA. India Silks hereto
fore fetailed at 75c yard.
Uec yard for 12Mc Quality Per
coline Innings in all coiors. Only
oec vd for Best French Haircloth.
soc yard for the best
Imported Taffeta Silks,
not a yard heretofore sold
at less than ST..
UChoice Of those beautiful Bright
Color French Plaids and the large
checks, combining nearly all colors.
Never before at less than 81 yard.
lSc yard for the best I'M
ported Dimities. They
are usually retailed at IS
cents, as you doubtless
know.
Use instead of 12lac yard for the
Dlmities in plain colors-but not
desirable shade is missing.
Sue yard for Band Dress
Trimmings, of Pongee
Silk and Grass Linen, silk
embroidered in floral ef-
fects. Positively worth up
to So. so a yard.
U19c a yard for to 0-inch Point
Lierre I.aces worth up to 40 cents.
Told you of them yesterday. We're
you among today's eager purchasers?
II not, hurry here tomorrow.
lYc instead of 25c to 4oc
ward for choice of a lot of
Ribbons that include the
scarce and wanted gauze
effects, band border floral
designs and all the best
shades in plain Taffeta.
U5c bunch for choice Of table
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-04-20
The Lack.

nave heard" said the pensive-looking
girl. that poets naturally speak in num-
bers."
yes, replied her father. 1.-THE trouble
IS that the numbers never have any dollar
marks in front of them"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-04-20

Lent Is over, but the time and occasions
for repentance refuse. as usual, 20 confine
themselves within the limits of that sea-
sen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-04-20

1t must be admitted that the yourg peo-
pie exerted themselves in vain to riva, in
their esg-rolling the industry now being
displayed in log-rolling
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-04-20

General Weylsr is busIy engaged in dis
playing styles in paciicl1ions in the hor.s
OF enjoying the continued patronage of The
Spanish government.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-04-20

From the New York Tribune
A curious illustration of the diverse con-
titions that may exist In this country is
he fact that while so many people In the
Mississippi Valley are suffering from foods
re New Orleans papers are raising money
or sufferers from the dI outh In louisiana.