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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-04-14

Tennyson one day entered club read
ing room and sat down in large arm
chair before the fire. Much to the amaze
ment of the other occupants of the
room, he proceeded to elevate his feet
until they rested on the chimneypiece
in real American" fashion. No expos
tulations on the part of his friends re-
specting the inelegance of the position
were of the slightest avail. Suddenly a
brilliant inspiration seized one of them.
Going close to Lord Tennyson, he whis-
pered in his ear, "Take your feet down
or they'll mistake you for Longfellow. +"
In an instant the poets boots were on
the floor, and he assumed the ordinary
position of an Englishman. San Fran
cisco Argonaut
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-04-14
Rag Offerings.

The singular custom Of leaving rags
and other worthless objects at wells
has not entirely fallen into disuse The
superstition in a modified form exists
in other portions of the world. A trav-
eler in Persia found tree with rags
tied to it's branches. They had been left
there by the inhabitants of a province
infected with ague. A tree hung with
rags was found by another traveller in
Africa. Crooked pins, old clothes, peb-
bles, shells, rusty nails, small coins,
and even bundles of heath were consid-
cred appropriate thank offerings at
shrines in earlier days, for it was be-
lieved that the saints and apostles did
not care for articles of value.
Such was the superstitious alteration
of fountains that it was forbidden by
the sixteenth of the canons issued in
96O, in the reign of King Edgar, and it
was condemned by the canons of st.
Anselm. 1t was also interdicted by laws
passed in the reign Of King Canute.
Since the reformation the practice has
not been prevalent, except in Ireland,
where many old wells corsecrated to
saints and martyrs are yet made places
of pilgrimage. There is scarcely parish
throughout the land that has not its
own holy we'll where, despite practical
admonition, the faithful and the faith
less come to pray for physical or mental
relief and leave behind them scrap Of
rag as an Offering. Cooley Magazine
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-04-14
The English Patent Office Library.

If the poor inventor is not entirely
ignorant of patent procedure, he knows
that the patent office makes no search to
test the validity of his invention, and
SO he comes to undertake it himself. If
he finds that his invention appears in
no previous patent, he is confirmed in
his belief that he will at last see his
dreams realized and that he will in a
short time possess great wealth. If, ON
the other hand, he finds his ideas have
been anticipated, his dreams of fortune
fade away like mist before morning
sun, and life, as he has known it for so
many weary years-hard, toilsome, pit
Hess to those who, like himself, lack
money-lies painfully clear before his
view.
A short three hours-or even less
spent in this library may plunge the
man who entGred it hopeful and bright
into deepest. despair, and it is certain
that within its walls many silent TRACE
dies of this kind are enacted week by
week and noticed by only few if any of
those around. But inventors are hope
full race, and though some who suffer
such disappointment of all their hopes
may never recover from it there is no
doubt many recommence their expert
ments and elaborate other inventions
from which they expect the same, or
even greater realities of wealth and
happiness. Chamber Journal.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-04-14
"FOnetic,"

We should never accustom ourselves
to saying that an article was "mad in
Jermani" or mad in Frans." Nor is it
necessary that we should. l have al
ways thought the spelling reformers
mistook the conditions of the problem
Our spelling may be cratic, but the
printed word is a kind of visual counter.
We learn to recognize it and to spell it
by the eye. How often do we feel that
a word looks wrongly spelled? Words
have to be taken en- bloc, and it would
be exactly the same with the "fonetio"
monstrosities proposed as their substi-
tutes. In reading we never get at the
sense of a word by spelling it, and
cough" and plough, although theo-
retically anomalous and homogeneous,
present no practical difficulty. Still,
spelling might in certain cases be SIM
plified with advantage. Program" and
"jewelry" are better than the accepted
forms programme, " Jewellery"
At present English is like a luxuriaIt
garden running wild. 1t needs trim
ming and wedding.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-04-14
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His Request.

"You have scarcely spoken to me at
all this evening"" she said in tones of
reproach.
"I-I beg your pardon, her husband
returned apologetically. 81 was just
trying to think of something to say"
SIS there anything on your mind?'
eyes, TO tell you the truth, there is. +"
Cant ! help you in some way?''
"You might, if I could suggest it
without your becoming angry.
''Tell me about it. 1t is my duty to
sympathize with you, you know"
"On my birthday anniversary you
gave me fountain pen.'
eyes. And now you are going to say
that it makes a horrid muss and that
you don't want to write with it
"I'm not going to say anything of
the kind" he replied stoutly. "I'm 60
ing to write with that pen every day of
my life. But there is one little favor
that would like to ask. -
"What is it?''
"Please make me a suit of overalls to
go with it. "-Washington Star.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-04-14
Free Pills.

Send your address to II. E. Bucklin
u Co, Chicago, and get a free sample
of DIR. Kings New Life Pills. A trial
will convince you of their merits.
These pills are easy in action and are
particularly effective in the cure of
Constipation and Sick Headache.
For Malaria and Liver troubles they
have been proved invaluable. They
are guaranteed to be perfectly free
from every deletirious substance and
to be purely vegetable. They do not
weaken by their action, but by giving
tone to stomach and bowels greatly
lnvigorate the system. Regular size
25c per box. Sold by A. IL. Roberts
druggist.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-04-14
London Bridge.

The Britons themselves were quite
unable to construct a bridge of any kind
unless in the primitive methods observ-
ed at Post bridge and Two bridges, ON
Dartmoor, by slab of stone laid across
two powders. The work, therefore, was
certainly undertaken by Roman engi-
neers. We have, in the next place, to in.
quire what kind of bridge was built at
that time by the Romans. They built
bridges of wood and of stone. Many Of
these stone bridges still remain; in 9TH
er cases the pieces Of hewn stone still
remain. The bridge over the Thames,
however, was of wood. This is proved
by the fact that had it been of the solid
Roman construction in stone the piers
would be still remaining; also by the
fact that London had to be contented
with wooden bridge till the year
1176, when the first bridge of stone was
commenced.
Considerations as to the comparative
insignificance of London in the first GEN.
fury, as to the absence of stone in the
neighborhood and as to the plentiful
supply of the best wood in the world
from the forests north of the city con-
firm the theory that the bridge was built
Of wood. We have only, therefore, to
learn how Roman engineers built
bridges of wood elsewhere in order to
know how they built bridge of wood
over the Thames. Pail Mall Gazette.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-04-14
Buying "Gums" I'm America.

Englishmen and Americans frequent
~ differ greatly in the names they have
for the same object. A well known art
list came to an American city from Lon
don, and after becoming settled went
out to buy some artists materials. He
went to stationery store, and after
purchasing several things said:
''By the way, do you keep sums?'
The saleswoman smiled.
"No, indeed" said she, "but think
you can get them next door"
The artist thought it was peculiar
that he could not get what he wanted
at stationer's, but thought perhaps it
was American. So he went next door
and found it was shoe store.
ga funny place to keep gums, "quoth
he, but in he walked and asked for
gums.
"What size do you wear?" said the
woman who met him.
That fioored him.
"What on earth has that got to do
with it," thought he, but he discovered
that he wore sevens.
Soon the woman appeared, carrying e
pair of overshoes.
Twill these suit your" said she to
the surprised Englishman.
II don't want those. I want gums,
something to stick with. 1t comes in a
bottle.
"Oh, you mean mucilage," said the
girl radiantly. "You can get that at
any stationers S. st. Louis Star.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-04-14
Kentucky's Freakish Well.

Zone of the most remarkable natural
wonders ever saw" said gentleman
from the Purchase today, sis an old un-
used well on tho Tennessee river, down
in our country.
Nobody knows who dug the we'll or
why it was ever dug. as it is not near
any farmhouse or village. But the un-
usual thing about it is its freakishness.
Fer instance, last summer, during the
drought, when water was at a premium,
! went to the well while fishing in the
neighborhood and found it over half
full of the coolest limestone aqua pura
/ ever drank. But every fall and winter
the we'll goes dry, and there is seeming
ly no stream from which the well can
draw its supply Of waite An old nan
who lives na,r by told me that last apn
mer was the only time L. had ever
known limestone water 20 80 il the
well.
"'Why, SAID the CID riy'c man in
speaking OF the L ys.C. icas y G.. i nave
drawn the very best Cf iron llineral
water on: c. it 1t enc tine and white
sulphur at un0,ieE. The negroes say the
we'll Is E"lGtea 3ecause S:Cam rises
from it IL i.e winter time, when there
Is rot :, nr1p Of water IL il. The blacks
sLum il as tncy would the boss denizens
OF the lnie.a&i regions, swearing the
water is pui.Uncd and that a draft
from it means death to him who swal-
lows the potion. And it is as queer and
freakish spot as ever l saw. '"-Louis-
vile Post.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-04-14
Lobengula's Justice.

Only one old tree marks the spot
where the king used to sit administer
ing justice to his subjects. A large part
of this justice consisted in decreeing
death among his indunas or prominent
men who had excited his suspicious or
whose cattle he desired to appropriate.
Sometimes he had then denounced
"smelled OUT" they called it-by the
witch doctors as guilty Of praoticing
magic against him. Sometimes he dis
pensed with pretext and sent messen.
ger to the hut of the doomed man to tell
him the king wanted him. The victim,
often ignorant of his fate, walked in
front, while the executioner, following
close behind, suddenly dealt him with
the knobkerry, or heavy ended stick,
one tremendous blow, which crushed
his skull and left him dead upon thu
ground. Women, on the other hand,
were strangled. - Impressions of Afri-
ca" by Professor Bryce.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-04-14
WHY She Wanted a Pint.

Ethel is small, but extremely sober
minded and therefore to be trusted to
run on household errands.
The other day her mother called her
from her play and said. ETHEL, want
you to run over to the grocer's and get
me quart of vinegar
Ethel looked thoughtful and hesitat-
ed. "I'd rather get pint, mamma"
she answered.
"Why, Ethel, dear?" exclaimed her
astonished parent. II need a quart,
which you must get"
Again the little girl paused. "No, I"
she said, "I'll get you pint
"I'm surprised at you. Why should
you buy pint when I wish a quartz"
insisted the mother.
Because, answered Ethel, the tears
beginning to come, II can say pint, and
I can't say krort!'-New York Sun.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-04-14
Chased Up a Tree and Lived on Postum

A negro, being holly pursued by dogs
that were guarding farmhouse in the
owners absence, fled to a swamp and
climbed tree for safety. In telling
about it afterward he said:
eyes, sub, I wuz in tight place, 1
tell you. Up dat tree went, an dar I
staid fer two days an nights, wild dem
dogs keepin guard at de foot When
dey'd git tired, dey'd relieve each
yuther, but dey wuz always a couple er
dem on duty all de time so dar 1 wuz
an 'fraid ever minute 'ud bring de
farmer wild his gun
"And you had nothing to eat all that
timer
"Oh, yes, sub; wuz we'll fix in dat
respec'. lived high, SO ter speak.
"And what did you live on?''
swell, sub, ter make long story
short, der wuz possum up dat tree
likewise, an, bless God, he wuz ez 'fraid
er de dogs ez wuz r'-Atlanta Consti-
tuition.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-04-14
From Her Point of View.

A lady who saw that her servant girl
seemed to take certain interest in the
objects of art in her parlor said to her,
(Which one of those figures do you like
best, Mary?"
'This one, num-" said Mary, point
ing to the armless Venus of Milo.
"And why do you like the Venus
best?'
"Sure, it's the aisiest to doost, num-"
answered the girl. -Harlem Life.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-04-14
His First Duty.

"What is the first duty of war cor
respondent" asked the managing editor
of one of the "new'' journals.
"To have his picture taken showing
how he looks when equipped for his
work in the field. Chicago Post.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-04-14
Faithful to His Word.

Nell thought you said Mays fiance
was white haired ootogenarian? His
hair is jet black.
Belle-Ah, that's what he meant,
then, when he said he would dye for
her.-Philadelphia Record.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-04-14

Until recent years our bakers had not
improved upon the method used in the
bakeries of Pompeii-viz, by burning
wood in the floor of the oven itself I'M
til the proper temperature had been
reached, then cleaning out and intro
ducing the loaves. Nowadays our large
bakeries are fitted with ovens heated
with flues, gas or steam.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-04-14
Looking Ahead.

New Boarders-That beds rather
narrow for two.
Landlady-Three have slept in it.
New Boarders-Yes, but we haven't
boarded here long enough yet to get
that thin.-Harper' Weekly.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-04-14
Melville.

School begins next Monday at the
Center.
IL. e. Thomas brought out his new
buggy Saturday.
Miss Edith Ohm is i'm town learning
the dressmaking trade.
Miss Stella Mccain visited with An
dubon friends last week.
Mr.. Emery's family of north Melville.
are afflicted with the measles.
Will Andrews is improving his ward
by putting fence around it.
School began at No. April 4, with
Miss Jennie Oliver as teacher.
Miss Nellie Foley visited with friends
and relatives i'll Audubon last week.
Walter Mcintyre, of northwest Guth-
re county, was in this vicinity Friday.
We are glad to note that Clarence
Hammack is again able to be around.
Mr.. HOLSTERS have moved on sec.
ton Il in the house vacated by Mr..
Rickett
Mr., Mcintyre and family spent
Easter at the Walter Mcintyre home
III Guthrie county.
Rev. Shipman will preach at the
center next Sunday afternoon at 3
o'clock. Everyone is invited to attend
this service.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-04-14

For long time religious incantations
formed the only method of treating dis
ease. Litanies were chanted while rem
edies were applied. In Egypt pharmacy
was practiced at an early date.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-04-14

Near the Caspian sea there are sever
al eternal fires" so called by the ma
tiyes, where natural gas issues from the
ground and has been ON fire for ages.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-04-14
Extra Inducements.

Extraordinary Fire Sale" read the
advertisement. Customers are invited
to call and examine goods. which will
be found still warm. "-Philadelphia
North American.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-04-14
Not Worried About His Ancestors.

Il can trace my ancestors back to 100
years before William the Conqueror. "
well, | can't trace mine that far,
but l haven't the slightest doubt that
some of them were living even earlier
than that. "-Cincinnati ENQUIRER.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-04-14
Chalky Bed of the Atlantic.

The bed of the Atlantic from 400 to
1000 fathoms is covered with an ooze,
or very fine chalky deposit, consisting
to great extent Of minute broken shells.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-04-14

English SPAWN Linement removes
all Hard, Soft or CallOused Lumps and
Blemishes from horses. Blood Spavins,
Curbs, Splints, Sweeney, Ring Bone,
Stiles, Sprains, all Swollen Throts,
Coughs, etc. Save $50 by use of one
bottle. Warranted the most Wonder.
ful Blemisl Cure ever known. Sold
by A. Ill. Roberts druggist Audubon, La
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-04-14
The DANGER

to which the Expectant Mother is
exposed and the foreboding and
dread with which she looks for
ward to the hour of woman's
severest trial is appreciated by but
few. All effort should be made
to smooth these rugged places
in LIES pathway for her, ere she
presses to her bosom her babe.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-04-14

II can hav plenty ov mackrel for
brekfasst l can generally make the 9TH
er two meals out ov water.-Josh Bill
lings.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-04-14

The stem side of the orange is not
nearly so sweet and juicy as the other
half.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-04-14

Americans are the most inventive
people OH earth. TO them have been
issued nearly 100000 patents or more
than one-third of all the patents is
sued in the world No discovery of
modern years has been of greater ben
lift to mankind than Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy,
or has done more to relieve pain and
suffering. j. w. Vaughn, of Oakton,
KY, says: have used Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
in my family for several years, and
find it to be the best medicine l ever
used for cramps in the stomach and
bowles. For sale by A. HI. Roberts.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-04-14
MOTHERS FRIEND

allays Nervousness, and SO assists
Nature that the change goes for
ward in an easy manner, without
such violent protest in the way Ct
Nausea, Headache, Etc. Gloomy
forebodings yield to cheerful and
hopeful anticipations-she passes
through the ordeal quickly and
without pain-is left strong and
vigorous and enabled to joyously
perform the high and holy duties
now dcvolved upon her. Safety
to life of both is assured by the
use of Mothers Friend" and
the time of recovery shortened,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-04-14

81 know one lady, the mother of three
children, who suffered greatly in the
birth of each, who obtained bottle of
Mothers Friend of me before her
fourth confinement, and was relieved
quickly and easily. All agree that their
labor was shorter and less painful
JOHN G.. PoLHILL, Macon, Ga.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-04-14

$l.OO PER BOTTLE at all Drug Stores,
or sent by mail on receipt of price.
Kinks Containing invaluable information Of
rnrs interest to all women, will be sent to
fhsE any address upon application, by
THE sRaDFIELo REGULATOR CO.. ATLANTA. IA.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-05-10
Health Is Capital.

Heafth Is capital as truly as money Is
and the man who SO regards it Will be rs
careful N It's expenditure, as cautious In
iss investsDent, AS prudent in hasbandins
its rassuxces, as the fiHancier Is ia the
management of the principal from which
he derives his income. Many persons have
no other copital than health. The strength
they uss In their daily business may So
cure a comfortable living 80 long as 1t re-
mains upimpared, but once lot tho health
springs be exhausted by carelessness, im-
nrovidcDce or 800 lavish expenditure, there
il but one why to replenish them-right
living and rest. Wealth accumulates by
saving. and just In the same way health
comes from saving strength, not wasting
10 upon TRIES, not exhausting IL In Toe
eevero or too prolonged efforts; by recu
perating In rest and sleep, by taking such
exercise and food as shall invigorate IN
stead of depicting the physical powers y
a never wise to work to the extreme limit
of ones ability. When weary, rest; when
exhausted, sleep. The whole man Will b'
recreated by 1t. 1t Is by spending less thar
his income, by turning his honest pennies
over and over, reinvesting as they accu
mulate. chat person builds up his for
tune.-New York Ledger.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-05-10
Tho Messenger Boys shine.

Tho messenger boy was shining his
shoes in new way. He was leaning up
against the side of a building, with one of
his legs drawn up so as to bring shoe
within range of his arms. His outfit con-
sisted wholly of box of the backing sold
exclusively by street vendors From this
box with the aid of finger he scooped
heaping teaspeonful of gummy contents
with which he carefully buttered the toe
of one shoe. Then be began to polish this
layer of backing with the palm of his
band.
"well," said, "wbat are you doingF'
"Blackin me shoes.
"Why are you doing thatf"
"Sose they won't make me go ter tn
bootblack at headquarters an get me shoes
sbined an dock me wages 20 cents fur IL. ="
"How much do they fine you for dirty
handsf" =.
"Nawthin, and can wash 'em somers. ="
He didn't, however, but, giving them
basty dry wash on piece of paper which
fioated by, he put them in his pockets and
strolled away.-New York Commercial
Advertiser.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-05-10
cup%OS COURT FOR sLOPERs.

Nook I'm the City Hall Of Washington
Where Isanswsy Couples Wed.
There Ia room, or rather little Above,
"a the city hall which has been dedicated
to CUPID. and In Is hundreds Of marriages
have been solemnized. Ii hos been set
apart fse this purpose for number OF
years by common consent Of the court
house officials. This above IL not sur
rounded by tho most romantic or agree
able surroundings, as IL looks out upon
the corridor and Is directly opposite the
entranoe 10 criminal court No. ., In which
some al tire famous trials of Washington
have taken place. Neither IL the room TO-
mantle In appsaranoe, as IL has thread
bare old carpet on the floor and is sur
rounded ON three sides by the musty look
Ing walls Of the city hall. Il has poor
box" hanging at the railing. which pre-
vents irtruders from crowdiDg tho bridal
parties. A window looks out upon the
grounds surrounding tho old buildings,
and this about completes tho room.
Years ago somebody Of a superstitious
turn u mind covered an old horseshoe
with tfpfoil and placed 1t against one Oh
the window panes. That some OF the mar
riages which have been contracted there
have pos proved happy is accounted for by
the fact that tbe horseshoe is turned up
sida down and the good luck has all run
out Of 1t, Even now the horseshoe rests IN
It's plaso, woefully furnished, but still said
10 be taiisman Of good fortune TO those
who are married within the space oyei
which rs GENT preside.
No record OF the marriages performed In
this spaes has ever been preserved except
in tho llcensos issued at tho clerks Office
but it is safe TO say that as many people
basc boon wooded there as within many %
the clutches of the city. This place is
great rvsost for runaway couples from th'
Virgipiss and Maryland. After the run
aways have obtained license and express
| the wish TO ho married at once the attend
anita at the clerk = Office always ask then
| to stop over to tho httlo a1cove. and th'
I pearess minister is sent fOr. The clerk
l are anxious to establish record for th
I little place ond never overlook an oppor
| Sup4tt to have a ceremony performed
l Washington Post.