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The Republican., 1899-03-23
THE SERFS' LIBERTY.
Emancipation Meant Much to the
DOwntrodden Peasant of
Russia.

One evening our village priest found
middle-aged peasant, Anton Save
lief, reading a book of psalms, says
Prince Kropotkin. He was reading a
psalm of which each verse began with
the word ''Rejoice."
what are you reading?" he was
asked.
We'll, father, will tell you," was his
reply. Fourteen years ago the old
prince came here. 1t was in the win
ter. l had just returned home, almost
frozen. snowstorm was raging. |
had just begun undressing, when we
heard knock at the window; it was
the elder who was shouting: Go to the
prince; he wants you We all - my
wife and our children-were thunder
stricken.
What may he want from you?' my
wife began to cry. | signed myself
with the cross and went; the snow
storm was binding me as Icrossed the
bridge. Well, it ended all right. The
old prince was taking his afternoon
sleep, and when he woke up he asked
me if | knew plastering work, and only
told me: Come tomorrow to repair
the plaster ii that ROOM So 1 went
home quite happy, and when l came to
that bridge | found my wife standing
there. She had stood there, all the time,
with the baby in her arms, in the snow
storm, waiting for me. What has hap
pened, Savelich? she cried. 'Well,' |
said, mo harm; he only asked me to
make some REPAIRS That was, father,
under the old prince. And now the
young prince cams here the other day.
| went to see him, and found him in the
garden, at the tea table, in the shadow
of the house; you, father, sat with him,
and the elder of the canton, with his
mayors chain upon his breast. Will
you have tea, Savelich?' he asks me;
take a chair 'Petr Grigorieff' - he
says that to the old one-'give us one
more chair And Petr Grigorieff
know what terror for us he was when
h. was the manager of the old prince
brought the chair, and we all sat round
the tea table, talking, and he poured tea
for all of us. Well, now, father, the
evening is so beautiful, the balm comes
from the prairies, and l sit and read:
Rejoice! Rejoice!'"
This is what the abolition of self
dom meant for the peasants.-Atlantic
The Republican., 1899-03-23
The Little Curate
THE curate and, Miss Edmiston were


THE curate and Miss Edmiston were
walking down the main street of
the village engaged in conversation
which, being that of recently affianced
pair, need not here be repeated
Miss Edmiston carried herself with
nn air of pretty dignity, made none the
less apparent by the fact that she was
fully two inches taller than her lover
Rev. John ST. John. He was a thin.
wiry little man, dark haired and pale
compleXioned and was much troubled
in his daily work with a certain uncon-
q, rable shyness. That he should have
won the heart of handsome Nancy Ed
mission was a matter for surprise and
discussion among the residents in Brox-
bourne.
Such very interesting young man."
said the maiden ladies over their after.
noon tea.
so ridiculously retiring! How did
lie ever come to propose?" remarked
the mothers whose daughters assisted
in given women an overwhelming and
net altogether united majority in Brox-
bourne society.
The men, on the other hand. voted
st. John good sort; and his parishion-
ers, in their rough ways, owned to his
many qualities.
You're dear little girl, Nancy" the
curate was stammering, looking up at
his beloved, when they were both
stopped short on the narrow pavement
a burly workman was engaged in chas-
The Republican., 1899-03-23
UNSATISFIED.

lie looks at me with wistful eyes
And means for words that will not come;
He lays his head upon my knee
And sighs, poor dog, for he is dumb.
Dear fellow, do you envy us
These mocking tongues? Our hearts are
dumb.
They culver with pent-up desire,
And moan for speech that will not come
These idle words that lightly flow
And seem with careless ease to teach
The secret of the inmost soul
To all who hear-this is not speech.
'Tis but the spray that sudden starts
Up from the sea when fierce winds blow,
And fills the air with pungent mist,
But never stirs the depths below
Fate 1outs us all. To you, poor dog,
To you the gift of speech were bliss;
Yet those who hold it at it's best
The joy of perfect utterance miss.
MARY NJ. Parks, in Jenness Miller Month
ly.
The Republican., 1899-03-23

Scald half pint of milk; when luke
warm add to it two ounces of butter
and sufficient -four to make thin bat
ter; add half yeast cake dissolved, half
a teaspoonful of salt and flour enough
to make batter that will drop from
a spoon. Beat thoroughly, then stir III
a little more flour until you have a soft
dough. Let this stand for three and a
half or four hours, then roll out care
fully, cut into round cakes, stand aside
until very light, and bake on a very
slow griddle.-Ladies' Home Journal.
The Republican., 1899-03-23
WAR IS LIFE.
1t Makes Business for the Builders
of Great Ships That Go
Down to Sea.

War may be hell" but there are va
rious enterprises which depend entire
ly upon its existence, says the Cincin-
natl Enquirer. After the manufac-
turers of war materials the shipbuild-
ers are most happy over international
contentious. In these days of CONNER
The Republican., 1899-03-23

tising a small boy with a weapon in
the shape of a stout leather belt The
child screamed, and the father, pre-
sumably, cursed.
'Stop." cried the curate.
The angry man merely scowled and
raised the strap for another blow. st,
John laid a OBTAINING hand on the fell
lows arm, the temerity of which caused
the latter such surprise that he loos-
ened his grip for moment, and the
youngster fled howling up the alley.
What the'-spluttered the bully,
dancing round the curate, who seemed
to shrink nearer his sweetheart.
Let us go, dear he said. He had
grown white and was trembling.
AT this juncture two of the work
mans cronies appeared at the door of
the alehouse opposite, and, seeing how
matters stood, crossed the road. and
with rough hands and soothing curses
conducted their furious friend from
the scene.
"Horrible!" sighed the curate, as the
lovers continued their walk.
Miss Hdmiston's head was held trife
higher. IF l were a man." she said, 81
would have thrashed him-I would, In
deed!"
You think I should have punished
him, then? said the curate, mildly; ''he
was much larger man than |, you
know"
Nancy was silent. She was vaguely
but sorely disappointed in her lover
He was not exactly the hero she had
dreamed of. How white and shaky he
had turned
You surely did not expect me to take
part in street row, Nancy?" he said
presently, somehow suspecting her
thoughts. He knew her romantic
IDEAS. But she made no reply.
80 you think | acted in a cowardIy
fashion?' he questioned, after a chill
pause.
II don't think your cloth is any ex-
cuse, anyhow" she blurted out, sud
denly and cruelty; the next instant she
was filed with shame and regret Be
fore she could speak again, however,
the curate had lifted his hat and was
crossing the street. An icy "Good-by"
was all he had vouchsafed her.
The Republican., 1899-03-23
strictly Business.

He-My dear madam, we have both
passed the age of romance, but | offer
you my heart and with it my hand.
She-My dear sir, l agree with YOU
that we have both passed the romantic
age. ] beg therefore to inquire what
amount of check that hand is able to
draw Pitt Bits,
The Republican., 1899-03-23

"Does your wife ever get you up to
hunt for burglars at night?'
mo. She tried it once, but I made
her go ahead and hold the candle. She
has never heard anybody prowling
around downstairs since. Cleveland
Leader.
The Republican., 1899-03-23

Write today to Allen S. Olmsted, LIE Roy,
n. Y, for FREE sample of Aliens Foot.
Ease, apowder to shake into your shoes. II
cures chilblains, sweating, damp, swollen,
aching feet. 1t makes New or tight shoes
easy. An instant cure for Corns and Bun.
ions. Alldruggists and shoe stores sell it. 25c.
The Republican., 1899-03-23
A Hateful Woman

Everybody dislikes hateful" wom-
an. By "hateful" woman is meant one
who says mean things when they are
cessary.-Atchison Globe.
The Republican., 1899-03-23
TO stop snake Dances.

An effort is to be made to prevent the
Moqui Indians of the southwest from
holding their annual snake dance.
The Republican., 1899-03-23

The Chinese actor never goes on the
stage without his cue.-Chicago Daily News
The Republican., 1899-03-23
LOVE IN LAPLAND.
If the Man Loses in n Foot Race with
the Woman He Cannot Pro-
pose Again.

When young Laplander is in love
with a girl he and she run a race. He
The Republican., 1899-03-23
You Can Get Anen;s Foot-Eans FREE.

Some people put on airs while Others
merely whistle them.-Chicago Daily News.
The Republican., 1899-03-23

l cannot speak too highly of Piso's Cure
for Consumption.-Mrs.F Frank Mobbs, 2l5
w. 22d St., New York, Oct. 20, 1894.
The Republican., 1899-03-23

Even a bear story may not be the naked
truth.-L. A. W. Bulletin.
The Republican., 1899-03-23

Mr.. st. John was returning from pay
ing visit Of coincidence some distance
out of the village, and he had taken the
short cut across the moor. 1t was a
The Republican., 1899-03-23

Freeze and fret? Why? St. Jacobs Oil
cures Neuralgia. Soothes it down.
The Republican., 1899-03-23

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money if it fails to cure 25c.
The Republican., 1899-03-23

The, most successful dentist only lives
from hand to mouth.-Chcago Daily News.
The Republican., 1899-03-23

Love is a business of the idle, but the
idleness of the busy-N. Y Weekly.
The Republican., 1899-03-23

In the morning well. St. Jacobs Oil cures
soreness and stiffness.
The Republican., 1899-03-23

To Cure a Cold in One Day
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1899-08-05
CHAPTER w.
The Locket.

The next day passed pleasantly in
company with the young men, who
would spend, Madeline said, at least
week or two at Denelands.
There had been. a hard frost for two
or three days and the ice on, the lake
was quite strong enough to bear.
Madeline and Marjorie, attended by
the two young men, went to make
trial of it.
Mr.. Hyde, though declining to put on
skates, stood on the bank and watched
them for some time.
"You might invite a few of your
young friends, and make skating
party of it," he suggested to his daugh-
ter. "Sir Edward Mortimer and mis-
sisters would be glad to come, think;
and perhaps the divers. What do you
say?"
At the mention of Sir Edward Nor
timer, the two young men exchanged
glances, and seemed exceedingly
amused.
Marjorie saw their amusement and
wondered what caused it.
That, too, she was soon to under
stand.
Skating by torchlight would be fine
fun said Charles Hyde. How
would St. Valentines Day do for it,
sir?"
His brother muttered word of dis
sent under his breath.
He looked angry and disturbed.
His uncle gazed at him intently- for
1 moment of two then said in a slow
thoughtful tone
You don't like St Valentines Day,
ny boy??,
No, sir-do you?' demanded Edgar,
turning suddenly upon him. and speak
ing with almost fierce abruptness, then
as suddenly turning away, and skat-
ing quite to the other end of the pool.
Marjorie paid less attention tothese
little incidents than she might have
done had not her mind been almost
wholly engrossed by something else
that something else being neither more
OF less than the manner of Mr.. Charles
Hyde towards herself.
All day long he has scarcely left her
side; when he did SO, it was with re-
luctance, and he returned as soon as
ne could.
Marjorie's heart beat high as she mo-
ticed this, beat high with pleasure, for,
short as had been her acquaintance
with this young man, she was already
Continued on page 3.
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consistent with good DreeGlns
They greeted her with great court
esy, and Charles took her in to din
ner. Madeline laughingly taking an
arm of her father and her cousin Ed
gar.
During the evening Marjorie, whose
perceptions were very keen, made a
discovery.
Madeline loved her cousin Edgar,
loved him with that all-absorbing, pas.
sionate devotion which one would nat
urally expect in girl of her type.
Whether he returned her love, Mar
jorie could not be quite so sure
There was evidently some kind of an
understanding between them.
AS, on their entrance he kissed her.
while his brother was content with a
simple hand-shake, so, during the
whole evening, his manner toaher was
loVer-like; his place, of right, seemed
by her side. = ~
! Nevertheless, Marjorie could not be
quite sure he loved her. and once or
twice she detected a jealous, dissat-
isffed look in Madeline's eye, as it
rested on him, ~ Z.
Mr.. Charles Hyde took his place be-
side Marjorie, and seemed well con-
tent to stay there; nor was she i'll
pleased to have him, for ne was
pleasant, entertaining companion, and
had read most Of her .favorite poets
and authors. f
She found it quite delightful to con-
verse with him. Among other things
he told her some capital stories of his.
adventures at Oxford.
His brother, who CHANGED to be
standing near, caught a word or two
and said
What's that you're telling Miss St
Clair, Charlie?" r..
ooh, only little tale about a scrape
l got into at Christ church" -.
This answer seemed to amuse the
elder brother exceedingly.
1t was with difficulty he kept from
laughing outright; and when he re-
joined Madeline he repeated it to her,
as though it were an excellent jest.
She, however; did not smile:
On the contrary, rather uneasy and
anxious look crossed her face as she
glanced at Marjorie.
Late in the evening Mr.. Hyde asked
for some music. 20:
You play, Marjorie?" said Madeline,
and the suggestion was so warmly sec
ended by all three gentlemen that Mar
jorie could not but comply.
Il wonder If you can play my favor
ite," said Mr.. Hyde. -
What is it, sir?''
He rose, and placed a piece of music
in front of her. 1t was Mendelssohn'e
Hear My Prayer
You wish. me to sing as well as
play?"
IF you will"
Marjorie's skill as musician was
far beyond the average, and her voice
was exquisite-so sweet, so rich, SO
pure. Z
AS the beautiful strains ran through
the room, everyone present was en-
tranced.
Mr.Hyde seemed deeply moved
Marjorie, turning round, saw him
raise his handkerchief to his eyes.
Miss St. Clair, your voice is di-
vine!" exclaimed Edgar Hyde, with |
enthusiasm.
And both Charles and Madeline
echoed the sentiment.
Mr.. Hyde laid his hand in fatherly |
fashion on the head of the young play !
er as she still sat at the pianoforte.
You have given me great pleas
nre," he said, in slightly faltering |
voice, but very earnestly. God bless
you. my DEAR"
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1899-08-05
CHAPTER III.
Visitors.


Marjorie thankfully availed hersel
| of Miss Hyde's considerate offer, ant
retired to her room very early il til
evening.
morning she found Mr.. Hyde in tn
breakfast room, his fine, fresh com
plexion all glowing from his matutin
al bath.
He greeted her with the utmost col
diality and kindness.
To herself she said that if only III
daughter had the frank, pleasant man
ner of the father, her home might be
a very happy one indeed.
In a moment or two Miss Hyde APP
peared, dressed in an elegant morning
gown, and looking even more Deauti-
full than she had looked the night be-
fore.
Her manner, however, was restrain
ed, though perfectly well-bred and po-
lite
Evidently she had no Intention of
getting on terms of freedom with her
young companion until she knew her
better
Mr. Hyde seemed to notice and be
vexed by his daughters GOODNESS.
Indeed, once Marjorie saw him cast
a glance of unmistakable reproof at
her.
After breakfast, the members of the
family were free to follow the days
occupations or diversions.
Mr. Hyde rode out on horse back,
first commencing Marjorie very kind
ly to the care of his daughter.
''You must remember she is among
strangers, Madeline, and try to keep
her from feeling lonely he said, as he
left them. And you. my dear, must
make up your mind to regard US as
your friends
A mist of grateful tears dimmed
Marjorie's eyes as, standing by the
window, she watched him ride away. j..
How kind he was, how generous,
how true a gentleman.
" Already she loved him as she might
have loved a dear and honorable rela-
tive.
Oh, if only his daughter were more
like him! She turned to find Made
lines eyes fixed on her with that same
scrutinizing gaze she had seen in them
last. night. --.2 --4-@---~~
This time slight shade o. melan-
choly crossed Miss Hyde's brow, as
though she saw something which gave
her pain.
She suggested they should sit by the
fire and do some needle = together.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1899-08-05

Marjorie readily acquiesced, and a
servant brought in a great roll of fan
mel from which Madeline commenced,
with great dexterity, to cut a number
of garments, which, she said, were for
the poor.
I'm always So pleased to do any
thing of this kind-fOr the poor, 1
mean,' said Marjorie, watching her
with interest. I'm glad you like it,
too"
But Madeline disclaimed all merit
in the transaction.
IF / were left to myself ] should
never make a single garment" she
said, with frank carelessness. Il do
it simply because my father wishes
it. He likes me to be kind to the in
digent."
HE is kind to everyone, I think"
said Marjorie, softly.
Miss Hyde made no answer.
A curious look fitted over her face
almost a knocking look-as though she
had her own opinion about her fathers
kindness.
All that day Miss Hyde and Marjorie
were alone together. for the master of
the house did not return till early in
the evening.
Little by little the elder girls man
ner unbent.
The air of cold restraint dropped
from her; her face lighted up into new
beauty.
Marjorie said to herself
ooh. how l could love her if only she
would always be like this"
The truth was it was Marjorie's own
sweetness that had softened Made
line
There was charm about her which
won it's way to most hearts.
Hard indeed would have, been the
heart that could resist her.
The two girls were still sitting to-
gether by the morning room fire when
Mr.. Hyde returned.
'I hope we have something good for
dinner, Madeline" he said, cheerfully.
Your cousins will be here tonight"
Madeline looked up, startled, a red
spot on her cheek, excitement in her
eye.
81 got wire from them at the sta
ton" went on her father, easily.
"They will be here for dinner. Isn't
it time you went upstairs to dress?"
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1899-08-05
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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-07-13
Order Issuetl.

WASHINGTON. July An order for
the enlistment of ten new regiments
of infantry was issued yesterday by
the secretary of war. 1t says the reg
iments are to be recruited from the
country at large and be numbered
consecutively from the Twenty-sixth
to the Thirty-ffth. 1t provides for
commissioned officers except lieu.en-
ants, to be assembled at the regimen
tai rendezvous for the purpose of
Theoretical and practical instruction
in the organization of military admin
istration, drill regulations, discipline,
hygiene, camp sanitation, etc. Daily
instruction in nomenclature, care and
assembly of parts of rifle and target
practice will be the special feature of
Applications for commissions, except
officers of the regular army. will be
required to pass a satisfactory exami-
nation as to age, moral, mental and
physical capacity to command troops
and must have seen service during the
Spanish American war" The regi-
ments will be recruited by the recruit
ing service of the regular army, the
service to extend to June 80. 1901,
"without restriction as to citizenship
or educational qualifications, but in
all respects under the same rules and
regulations as prescribed for recruit
ing service. Except in special cases,
only unmarried men may he enlisted. :"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-07-13
THE NEWS in IOWA
WOODBURY. COUNTY TRAGEDY
John Camerer Shot by Albert johnson
Result of Feud.

John Camerer Shot by Albert johnson
Result OF "a Feud.
Sioux CITY, July s.-As the result of
neigh borhood feud extending over
the last five years, John Camerer, re-
siding near Salix, in Woodbury. coun-
lty, is dead, having been shot by Albert
Johnson. The trouble between the
Camerer and johnson families started
Eve years ago over boundary line
between their farms. Several times
they have come to blows and more
than once weapons have been brought
into play. Another row occurred
about a month ago, but at that time
nothing of serious nature occurred.
Camerer, who was about 60 years of
age, got very drunk, and the liquor
seemed to burn murder into his heart
He went home, loaded up his shotgun,
and went over to the Johnson home.
Chris johnson with his wife and chill
and knew nothing of the approach of
their enemy. Camercr stole up to the
window Of the house and, putting the
lnuzzle Of the gun inside, fred both
barrels. Neither one took any effect
upon the human beings inside. In an
instant young Albert johnson jumped
up and, selling the family shotgun,
rushed outside. lie fired two shots at
Camerer, both taking effect. The old
man died at once. Deputy Sheriff
Davenport, of Sioux City, was at once
sent to the scene of the tragedy and
found Albert johnson all ready to give
himself up. But in the meantime Ed
Camerer, son of the dead man, had
heard of the shooting, and he deter
mined to have revenge. SO the dep
uty found on his hands Il murderer
and a wOuld-be murderer. lie placed
both men under arrest and took them
to Sioux City. Public sentiment is all
with young johnson, and from in
formation now at hand it appears to
be clearly a case of self-defensc.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-07-13
MULCT TAX IS A PENALTY.
Hence Cannot he Regarded as FRS
Lien.

Hence Cannot BE Regarded as First
Dies MONIES, July 10.-Judge Wool
son, of the United States court, rem
dered decision in the bankruptcy
case of Louisa Catherine OFT, of Dav-
port, which is regarded by attorneys
to be of considerable Importance in
the application of the bankruptcy law
in Iowa. The bankruptcy law pro-
vides that all taxes due states or mu-
nicipal governments shall be a first
lien on all property of the bankrupt
turned oven to the trustees and that
the taxes shall be paid first out of the
proceeds of the trusteeship. In the
OFT case property was turned over
against which n 5000 mulct tax had
been assessed because of sales of
liquors made on the premises. The
referee refused to allow the claim of
Scott county, claiming that the mulct
tax, so-called, is not n tax, but pen
atty, whereupon Scott county appealed
to the United States court. Judge
Woolson in his decision sustained
this position.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-07-13

Sioux CITY, July 9.-Albert johnson.
the young man who shot and killed
John Camerer, at Salix, has been eX-
onerated by a coroner's jury. 1t was
found that he fired the shots in self
defense and in the defense Of his
home and his family. johnson was
at once released from the county Jail,
having signed his own bond for his
courts. The JOhnsons expect to re-
move from Woodbury. county as soon
as possible. as they fear the remain
ing members of the Camerer family
and know that if they. remain there
will be more blOOdshed,