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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-07-06
A FRENCH JOKE,
Partisan Journalist Asked to Bogus Re-
hearsaI of Parliamentary Rail

Partisan Journalist Asked to Bogus Re-
hearsaI of Parliamentary Bell.
An interesting hoax has been perpe-
trated by a prominent Partisan Jour-
nal at the expense of its contempora-
ries, says the London Standard As re-
corded some days since, NJ. Deschansl
In the course of one of his noisy sit
tings OF last session, broke the historic
oell placed on his desk to call the
deputies to order. The journal in
question announced that there was to
be an interesting rehearsal today when
with the ushers to initiate the noisy
deputies, trial of a number of new
Dells would be made with view of
selecting a successor to NJ. Fichet's
gilt, which had done duty since 1850
Inc result was that a crowd of Paris
ian journalists were early in attend
ance at the Palais Bourbon, with a
view of aScertaining the hour at which
this interesting ceremony was to take
place. Courteous ushers, who, no doubt.
from their long experience, would
make model deputies, were there, as
usual, to greet them; but nothing was
known of the trial, and the journalist
responsible for the original paragraph
has the satisfaction of knowing that
he deranged at least fifty of his con-
freres, caused much amusement at the
chamber, and afforded a subject for
gossip in the evening at the clubs. NJ
Deschanel, the president of the cham
Der, is still in this country; but on his
return eight new bells, which have
been cast, will be submitted to him.
and the chosen three will be further
embellished with the initials r.. F."
One of these bells will be placed in
the chamber, one kept for reserve. and
the other sent to Versailles for the use
of future congresses. 1t seems that
when NJ. Deschanel broke the bell be-
longing to the chamber that from the
congress hall at Versailles, also of his
tOrCal association, for it has assisted
at each of the seven presidential cleo
tiOns, was requisitioned, only, however,
to almost Immediately share at the
vigorous hand of the president of the
chamber a fate similar to that of the
cOnfrere it had been called in to re-
place, and which it has now also gone
to join in the parliamentary museum
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-07-06
GERMANY READY.
Roads Leading from France One Con-
tinuous Fort.

Roads Leading from France One Con-
tinuous Fort.
Metz and Strasburg, the outposts of
the German army, face watchfully to-
ward the west. From the gates of
Metz the roads to Paris taper through
wall after wall OF entertainments, which
end with the heights above the stricken
field Of Gravelotte. Thence to the
frontier Of France is only short walk
across the grave-covered ground. From
Metz to France is one long "glacis,"
unassailable by the invader. Above IL
rise the five great sentinel forts which
surround Metz, and from the high
ground on which these stand can be
seen, fifteen miles to the west, Verdun,
the nearest French fortress, the threat
OF France. In Metz and Strasburg a
great German army stands at atten-
ton, ready for war. Touch the right
button in Berlin and in half an hour
10000 men will be marching from Metz
and within twelve hours 100000 men
the frontier field force of Alsace- Lor-
raine-will be crossing the border:
while the system in accordance with
which the railway touches all the great
environments of Germany and then con-
verge on to the frontier, will land half
4 million men near Metz in three days.
In week 100000 men will be on and
beyond the frontier; in week 4,0OO,-
600 Germans will be under arms. In
Metz and Strasburg stores and food
and fodder lie ready in magazines, the
transport animals stand harnessed by
the wagons. All the appliances and
munitions Of modern war are to hand,
and would be on The road in a few
minutes. When the troops go route
marching" they carry with them three
days food and three days ammuni-
ton; their clothes are in their KNAPP
sacks. They can carry no more in
war.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-07-06
TO BRING ABOUT SLEEP.
The Half Hour Before Bedtime Should
BE Quietly Spent

Difficulties in going to sleep are
sometimes physical more than mental,
says the Spectator. The physical, I'M
der ordinary circumstances, are due to
the circulation The following are
few practical hints: Some sleep better
half sitting up with three pillows,
some better with none; some with lit
tie covering, some with much. Hot
drinks or hot bath just before sleep,
hot bottles to the feet, are often useful.
Tobacco often increases sleeplessness.
! Sometimes, after long waking, a small
meal will bring sleep. Some, espe-
cially invaids, will wake after two
or three hours; cup of hot, fresh tea
will often send them to sleep again.
Sometimes the darkness seems exciting
and one can sleep with lighted can
die. Intermittent noises, as of a rat
thing window, are always bad, but
continuous noise is often a lullaby.
Moderate fatigue aids, but exhaustion
prevents sleep. Oftenest sleeplessness
is mental and springs from a want
of self-control Either one subject
engrosses the mind or a succession of
ideas. In either case the sleepless
must make the effort to stop thought.
1t is best done by attending continu-
ously to some monotonous and uneX-
citing idea which is self-hypnot!sm.
Some count, some breathe slowly as if
asleep, some look at imaginary sheep
going through gate. One OF the best
ways is to watch those curious appear
ances which come to closed eyes, a
purple hare fading into star, which
becomes an irregular line, and again
changes to something else. They can
not be seen when first sought, but
will come with a little patience. In
all these the purpose is to fix the at
tention on some object which will
arouse no associations. 1t requires
steady effort to do this and to prevent
the thoughts wandering, but exercise
increases the power to succeed The
half hour before bedtime should be
spent quietly.
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! All, that's better" he asserted, with
a radiant smile, as she suddenly stop
| ped, crimson and laughing.
How warm it Is today" she said,
| trying to speak calmly.
'Warm!" exclaimed the young man,
impatiently. Its burning hot here
| in London. I've had such tempting
invitation, Madge."
Have you. From whom?"
From Laurie"
Laurie? Oh, yes, remember; the
viscount, Lord Umfreville's son-the
man who was with you at Oriel? So
he has invited you?"
Eyes, to Clarisdale, Their place in
Huntingdonshire."
oh, Bernard, why can't you go?"
Wont run to it, my sweet.
couldn't afford to be mixed up with a
lot Of men who live extensively, and
with whom money is no object, so I've
refused
"Oh, you dear Bernard! You are
strong minded; I'm so proud of you
but, do you know"-slyly-"Pm half
glad you're not going"
"Why?"
"Ah, who used to have a photo OF
Lady Mildred Ames on his bedroom
mantelpiece? And very pretty she is.
too. l should be jealous"
you jealous?" He laughed his
frank, pleasant laugh. mo, no, Queen
Marguerite, you have me too firmly in
your clutches"
She suppressed a faint sigh. Vague
ly, regretfully, she felt that she was
| dragging down this man who loved
her. Oh, to tear away the veil which
hid the past! Oh, this bitter grinding
want of money, which stared her in
the face at every turn!
They were very silent as they enter
ed the old dark house with DR.. Stell-
ing's name on brass plate fixed to
the door. 1t was plain looking Lon
don house, but as cosy and CHEEKY
within as loving hands could make it.
1t boosted a garden behind, the door
leading to which was just now open,
and the tendrils of Mrs Stelling's be-
| loved and tenderly nursed Virginia
creeper swayed to and fro in the gent
ly stirring breeze
| (To be cOntinued)
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81 fancy he thought the whole thing
! rather hopeless at present. We have
so little to go upon, you see! My
ignorance of the names is so dreadful,
and there seems to be no way of find
ing the place where my uncle lived.
| There was nothing distinctive about
the sCenery-just commonplace hedges
and lanes. 1t would be Of no use to
advertise for Cathie; Mr.. Martineau
thinks she would not answer. My I'M
Gle would take care Of that"
eff he still ives" said Bernard
which l trust he does, that l may
have the pleasure of horsewhipping
him"
ooh, Bernard"
Eyes; and as for that other fellow,
II he comes within reach Of me, let
him beware. Marguerite, didn't Mar
tineau agree that this so-called mar
riage Of yours was a mockery-a thing
to be set at naught?"
He said he thought it could be set
aside" answered Marguerite, blushing,
ION the ground that | was of unsound
mind at the time; but to do that we
want witnesses, and a certificate of
the marriage, and all that"
"Ah. yes!" said Bernard. thoughtful
ly. That marriage register is the
thing. l have been thinking over one
or two things with regard to that, my
CARING"
Bernard, you are not to say that"
Marguerite, this is all folly on your
part"
1T is not So" she said, with almost
a sob. Il am right know | am So
long as this terrible barrier is between
you and me, Bernard, there shall be
no love making. Think-that what
it would be for me afterwards if
| if"
You are tired out, my dearest, and
you take the worst view. We shall
come out of this affair all right" he
returned reassuringly. The strong
pressure of his arm comforted her.
IF | could only remember what
! did," she said. wiping away one or
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tall young man who had hurried along
the platform to meet her.
Bernard! Did you come to meet
me?"
OF course. I'm not going to have
you running about this pastoral district
by yourself. But you are late-Ive
watched three city trains in"-wIth
which he drew the small hand within
his arm, and they left the station to-
gether.
1T is good of you to wait so long
for me, dear boy" she said, CRATE
fully.
Bernard Stelling looked somehow
out of place in East London. He was
tall, aristocratic looking young man
features were good, his eyes large and
bright, and he was justly proud of his
long chestnut mustache. He was a
brave young fellow, too, for he had
been born in the midst of poverty, and
had never lost heart. His father and
mother were of the rare quiXOtic few
who live, not for themselves. but to
them. Possessed of talents which
would have made his fortune in a
fashionable west-end district, DR.. Stell-
ing still chose to live and work in
one Of the most unsavory quarters OF
the east end, sometimes getting paid
for his labors, but more frequently not
and indulging whenever he could get
h. oh II q TOt \
generous proceeding as the adopting
of Marguerite had been. His own
small private fortune he had devoted
almost entirely to the education of his
son and daughter, Bernard and Mary,
the former of whom had just obtained
a mastership in a public school, hav-
ing passed very creditably through the
university
1t was perhaps to be regretted on
more than one ground that the impe-
cunious Bernard had fallen in love
with the penniless Marguerite; yet,
thrown as they had been together, it
was scarcely to be wondered at.
Together they walked along the dir
ty, hot, close streets.
We'll, Marguerite, what luck?" he
said. You see l condescend to ask,
though you did insist on going off by
yourself in such an independent man
ner?"
Il gave you my reasons for doing
so, Bernard" she answered, with a
| sigh. Her spirits were low; she was
tired out. There is not much to tell.
Mr.. Leroy was out; l saw his partner,
Mr.. Martineau. He is going to search
for the will, and let me see it. told
him the whole story. He seemed to
be greatly interested"
did he give you any sort OF opin-
ion?"
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CHAPTER IV-(Continued J


She paused, and bright flush COW
cred her fair face.
'As far as l can calculate, must be
twenty years DID," she said; II have
decided that it is time to act My life
is all before me. Am | to let it be
spoiled by this dreadful bond? l will
find the creature, calling himself a
man, who was guilty of such unheard
of cruelty as to marry a girl-a mere
child-and basely desert her! If nee
essary, l will spend years in search of
him." She was silent for a few mo-
ments-tears were on her long eye
lashes, her face was scarlet with emo
ton. will you help me?" she asked
hen, with bewitching sweetness.
Mr.. Martineau looked down at her
they had both risen.
What fate would you consider bad
enough for the delinquent-if We find
him." he asked.
All, | should not care so much what
became of him. provided I could but
be free" sighed Marguerite.
Il would give great deal to be able
to set you free" he said, with a long
breath. IF you will put the case into
my hands, l will see what can do"
A brief dialogue on the technical
points of the case followed, in which he
pledged himself to search for the will;
then, with shy thanks, she held out a
hand in leave taking.
Il shall be eternally grateful to you"
she said
"One day III remind you of that
promise, was his reply.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-07-06
A DELIGHTFUL LUNCHEON.
The Hostess Put Every Woman at Her
Ease.

The charming luncheon given by
Mrs. Washington A. Roebling in honor
of Mrs. Daniel Manning, president gen.
eral of the Daughters of the American
Revolution, was an outburst of spring
hospitality, says Harpcr's Bazaar. At
this luncheon over $50 women, repre-
senting many different organizations,
including patriotic, literary, civic and
philanthropic clubs, were charmingly
entertained and amalgan ated. through
the skill and tact of the hostess, into a
sociable and thoroughly acquainted
company OF women. BY a system of
cards and index lists which hung in
the reception room every guest knew
her table as she entered the large ball
room at Deimonico's, where the lunch
con was spread. Intimate friends Of
Mrs. Roebling presided at the small
tables, that, each holding eight, circled
the large round one in the center Of the
room at which were seated Mrs. Roeb-
ling, Mrs. Manning and special dig
nitaries of the d. A R. and Sorosis as
sembled to do her honor. When the
guests were all seated and before she
had taken her own place, Mrs. Roeb-
ling went about from table to table,
giving a word of welcome to every one
and assuring herself that no one at any
table was unknown to all the others of
it's company. When the coffee was
served, Mrs. Roebling arose and in a
few graceful words presented Mrs.
Manning and welcomed her guests.
Then, in the most informal and de-
lightful way, she asked one and an
other of the ladies present to say
word, her lively challenges bringing
out every time clever and absolutely
impromptu speeches from those to
whom they were, addressed.
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two tears 1T is SO dreadful to think
that may have done almost anything
when | was out of my mind! But tell
me- Bernard-let us leave this doleful
talk-tell me what you have been
thinking Of with regard to that mar
riage register"
We'll, replied the young man "J'ye
Deen putting two and two together, and
an idea occurs to me. The governor
found you at Paddington-you recol-
lect that the place you came from was
by the sea. Now, the seaside places
to which one goes By the Great West
ern are chiefly in Devonshire and
Cornwall. Some of the places there
are so much out of the world that it
is quite possible the inhabitants don't
see London paper. l have been
thinking Of offering a reward such as
would really be a temptation and in
sertlng it in all the Devonshire and
Cornwall local papers"
How clever of you, Bernard" she
said; then, wonderingly-"Mr Mar
tineau never suggested that"
Mr.. Martineeu hasn't such stake
to play as l have" answered Bernard
dropping his persuasive voice to a
lower key. But, to continue-the
place to which they took you to marry
you would probably be an out-of-the-
way place, yet. think. not a very
small! one-they would not care to at
tract notice. All, how l wish were
rich man for your sake, Marguerite! |
would search every register in the
kingdom at my own expense, but |
would find the name of the man who
so wronged YOU
Dear She looked at him with
grateful, eloquent eyes. But perhaps
he married me under a false name?"
she suggested.
"Of course he might have done So"
he assented, with a sigh. IF, how
ever, as l cant help supposing. he
married you to obtain money,he would
be rather careful to have everything
strictly en- regle, and would probably
use his own name. All, Marguerite,
if my old godmother would only take
it into her head to die and leave me
all her fortune"
"Ah, Bernard, If the sky were to
rain gold, it would not set me free"
Yes, it would" he affirmed, with
conviction. You should be free il
only had the money-free to tell me
you loved me-"
Bernard, Bernard, don't!"
Don't what?"
Don't say words you will one day
wish unsaid."
Marguerite, you insult me by your
distrust."
at is for your sake, Bernard, my
own dar-"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-07-06
sunni ER CUSHIONS.
The Cottager Never Can Have Too
Many Pillows.

The cottager never has too many pill
lows for her hammocks, couches, piaz-
zas, etc, but she sometimes complains
that they are subjected to such hard
usage during the summer that they
are completely worn out by the au-
tumn, and each spring she has to lay in
a new stock, says the New York Com
mercial Advertiser. AS feathers and
down are expensive her cushion item
is a heavy drain on her purse every
season. This year she is going to try
new experiment. Her next-door
neighbor confided to her that she grew
the feathers" for her pillows in her
garden. Her pillows are not filled with
chicken wings or rose leaves either, but
with soft, fluffy down, yielded by the
catttails when they are ripe in July
and August. Milkweed and thistles
also turn to silk and fluff and can be
used for pillow filling. The milkweed
pods should be gathered in the autumn,
put in paper bags and hung up to dry.
They will burst open before the winter
is over and can be made up into pill
lows early in the spring. Thistledown
is like spun silk. All that is necessary
is to hang the thistles when gathered
(the full-blown fiowers) where they
can rest undisturbed and dry in the
sunshine They will turn into silk
without any other help than natures.
They make pillows to dream sweat
dreams on. Burlaps and denim are
cheap serviceable and slightly fabrics
for summer curtains and pillows. They
come in various colors and can be
adorned with white embroidery or left
plain, and they can stand great many
hard knocks before they lose their
freshness.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-07-06

having done their work have ceased
reverberation, and that the numeral
seven, which did such tremendous
work In the history OF nations on
earth, has been given such a high
place in that Niagara Of colors. the
wall OF heaven, the first foundation
OF which is jasper; the second, sap
phire; the third. a chalcedony; the
fourth, emerald; the fifth, sardonyx;
the sixth, sardius; the seventh, chrys-
olite."
When shall these eyes thy heaven
built walls
And pearly gates behold;
Tiny buiwarks with salvation strong.
Ind streets of shining gold?
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-07-06
COLORADO PARKS.
Natur-'s Storehouses OF Health in tho
Rocky Mountains.

The season CT summer travel, with
its delights CT recreation and new seen
cry, change OF air and fOrgetfulness Of
business cares and duties. is again
upon us, and the question NEST c0nsid-
cred in cottage and spacious home IS,
"WhCre shall we spend our summer
VaCaLiOn?" The answer is equally i'm
pOrtant to those Of limited means and
their more fortunate neighbOrS. Those
who live in the central west naturally
seek the higher attitudes, and the
ncighb0ring STATE of Colorado furnish
eS near ard comparatively inexpensive
and delightful resorts. The Union Pa
CifiC has expended vast sums OF money
in its efforts to provide health and
comfort for its passengers to CCiOTa-
do, and is lines reach the most de-
siraDle points, and traverse the i'm
mense parks which Nature has estaD-
lishCd in the mountains. TO fully I'M
dersUand the Colorado parks they mus
be seen. No description can do them
justice, and neither the skill of a
Bieystad- or Moran could picture their
pure atmCsp heTe-SO like the breath
from Paraii5e-nOr reproduce their
beautoOus cOlOrs and forms. In tn
CITY a park is huge SQUARE. with
trees in check-r-board primnrss,
where the lakes have fish as tame a.
chickens: the animals are in CAGES.
and are neither attractive nor natural,
But hcw different in a mountain mark
The range kindly parts 10 give it room!
and Shields il in its great arms. There
are grassy hills and daIps where feed
the MOBILES came and trees which
shelter bird, of DIum9gp and song.
Ipnglh-are r.pp.ed by the coming and
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-07-06

A bashful Chicago man courted a
girl for three years without daring TO
propose. Finally. while he was visit
ing in st. Louis, he decided to propose
by mail. lie sent the letter. and FOR
two hours was one of the happI"Nt
men in Missouri Then he began to
believe he had been precipltate, amt
was assaulted with doubt That night
he did not sleep. lie thong htail sorts
of things, and vainly wished hc "ouId
intercept the letter bcfor" it rca"h"d
her. But that was mauire~tIv 1mpoS-
sible. 1t was not until noon Ihe next
day that he received an inspiration us
I've was passing a tie egraph office.
Rushing in. he seized IL blank and
nervousIy peuncd the following:
"MIsS MARY---. Chicago: Mailed
you wrong letter yesterday. Please do
not oEen. and deliver to me on my re
turn" After that he brcathed freer.
That eveningn telegram was awaiting
him at the hotel. 1t read: 'JOuN
---. st. Louis: No; you mailed
right letter. 1t was about time.
WANTED-Case or bad health that RI PANS
will not benefit. Send cents To Iipans Chemical
Co. New York. for 10 SAMPLES and lWm testimonials
Some men are long headed and mar
row minded.
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CHAPTER Y

Marguerite's small figure attracted
but little notice as she threaded her
way through the city with the air OF
a girl we'll used to London. She took
her seat in the train at Broad street
station, and was carried-through
Midway Park and Dalston-on to a
poverty-stricken part Of East London.
Alighting from a second-class COM
partment, she at once encountered a
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-07-06

1t is the only cure for Swollen.
Smnrting, Burning, Sweating Feet,
CornS and IunionS. Ask for Aliens
Foot Ease, Il powder to be shaken int"
the shoes. At all DRUGGISTS and Shoe
Stores. ?5c. Sample sent FREE. Adj
dress. Allen :. OImStrd, Lekoy, \. \.
Consul Murcum pretoria, TransvaaI
Republic) writes that the average cN-
ports Of gold from the ports of south
Africa amount now to about s., O92 ,595
pach yvppl;
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Conslderate.

Hilda-That awful old hat, Ella!
Why do you wear it? Ella cher young
er sister)-For your sake. dear. I
mustn't be too attractive. you know
Punch.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-07-06

No one becomes unhappy by doing
good deeds
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-07-06

so it really came to pass. Christ went
on until he broke all the seven seals
and opened all the scroll. Well, the
future of all Of US is sealed scroll,
ard / am glad that no one but Christ
can open it. Do not let us join that
class of Christians in our day. who are
trying to break the seven seals of the
future. They are trying to peep into
things they have no business with
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-07-06
Are You Using Aliens Foot Ease:

Some men are long headed and mar
row minded.