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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-11-09
SPORT"

He fingered simply because he could
not tear himself away, though he could
see in every dropping movement that
she was exhausted and unhappy, and
wished to be alone.
He would have bartered all his pros
poets for the privilege Of taking her in
his arms and soothing her-of holding
her to his heart, and telling her that
henceforth nothing should ever grieve
her. He held out his hand at last re-
luctantly.
as there nothing more that / can
do for your" he asked.
mo, there is nothing" she replied,
shaking her head and smiling. You
are so kind, don't know how to thank
you sufficiently for your kindness.
1t seemed a painful wrench when he
loosed the little fingers from his owa.
"By-the-by, Mr.. Martineau"-shefo fol-
followed him to the door, left my
left my wedding ring on your table.
I nearly forgot to mention it to you.
Did you see it?"
81 did," he stammered. ut is quite
safe-you shall have it; have it safe,"
he reiterated in confusion; but l
can't give it to you now"
How could he, when it was hung
from his neck by a slender cord?
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-11-09
AN ECCENTRIC MAN.

The progressive corporation Of Bath
has just placed a commemorative
tablet upon the house in Lansdown
crescent once occupied by William
Bedford, one of the strangest charac-
tiers who ever spent his declining years
in the renowned English city OF the
hot springs. His tomb and monument
are such conspicuous objects on the
heights of Lansdown and the most
casual visitor can hardly avoid becom-
ing familiar with some Of the eccen-
tricities of this great dilettante.
Bedford, who Is best known as the
author of the Arabian tale "Vathek"
written in one sitting of three days
and two nights, claimed descent from
the Saxon kings. He inherited vast
wealth and expended it in the most
lavish fashion, building a wonderful
house at Fonthill, in Wiltshire, which
cost over a million. Presently the evil
days came-vast sums lost in Jamaica
through depreciation in the value OF
his estates and lawsuits resulting
therefrom led Beckford to sell Fonthill
at a ridiculous price and to retire to
Bath broken in health and fortune.
Here he spent the rest OF his days a
recluse, shut up with his books and
fancies. One commodious house would
not suffice to hold his treasures. so
on either side were purchased, one be-
ing connected with covered way on
the second floor, which can still be
seen. His passion for building unas-
suaged, Beckford erected great tower
ON the hill a mile above his house
wherein to study, and when he died his
remains were laid above the ground at
the foot in a granite sarcophagus
which was prepared during his life
time. The property was then sold for
a tea garden, but his daughter, the
duchess Of Hamilton, repurchased 1t
and to save 1t from dissertation gave 1t
to the rector of Walcot as cemetery,
The tower has just been repaired and
It is once more possible to enjoy the
wonderful view from the summit
which is $50 feet above sea level.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-11-09
How Mrs. Pinkham
HELPED MRS. GOODEN.
ILrrrnR no MRs. rlMxaAM no. Ia.z,al

LETTER TO MRS. PIHkHAM no. Ia7y1
al am very grateful to you for your
kindness and the interest you have
taken in me, and truly believe your
medicines and advice are worth more
to a woman than all the doctors in the
world. For years l had female troubles
and did nothing for them. OF course
became no better and finally broke
down entirely. My troubles began
with inflammation and hemorrhages
from the kidneys, then Inflammation,
congestion and falling of the womb
and Inflammation of ovaries.
- underwent local treatment every
day for some time; then after nearly
two months the doctor gave me permis-
sion to go back to work. Invent back,
but in less than n week was COM
PEELED to give up and go TO bed. On
breaking down the second time, de-
cided to let doctors and their medicine
alone and try your remedies. Before
the first bottle was gone i felt the ef-
fects of il. Three bottles OF Lydia Il.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and n
package of her Sanative Wash did me
more good than all the doctors treat
ments and medicine.
1.-THE first remark that greets me
now Is How much better you lookr and
you may be sure l never hesitate to tell
the cause of my health. "--MRs. E. j.
GooDEN, ACKLEY, Ia.
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Castelar, n Newspaper Man.

Cadiz Correspondence Chicago Rec
ord: The late ex-president of Spain.
Emilio CASTELAR,, was a newspaper man
all his life, and after he had practi-
cally retired from political life his
literary labors kept him alive In the
esteem of his countrymen. Yet his
conspicuous work as journalist, no
less than as man of affairs, was done
during the third quarter Of century.
In the SOS, when Castelar, had become
famous by his share in the meeting Of
the Seatro Real, where Gonzales Bravo,
the master of oratory, marked him as
the rising leader of the young democ-
racy, he wrote his first article for Ell
Tribune. He dissolved his connection
with that journal when 1t sought to
brand him as a monarchist. La So
berania Nacional, on the other hand.
he abandoned because it was too radi-
cal. Then he Joined the staff OF Dis
cussion,, resigning his position in 1854
to found the short-lived Democracia,
which he published and edited for two
years.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-11-09
CHAPTER X.

It was a warm September day. Lady
Mildred Ames lay out in the hammock
under the shade of the spreading
beech trees, and idly moved her large
fan to and fro. Her brows were puck
cred into frown, her large eyes were
absently fixed upon the wide-spreading
lawn which lay between her and the
house. The white lines which marked
the tennis-court seemed to culver In
the heat; the men were shooting, the
chaperons lying down, the girls had
driven to the home covers to take the
sportsmen their lunch. Lady Mildred
would not go; she said she had a
headache, but the truth was she was
suffering from a fit Of ill-temper.
She was Lord Umfraville's only I'M
married daughter and. being the
youngest, had been spoilt and petted
during infancy, neglected whilst her
sisters went to their balls and recep-
lions, and then suddenly found herself.
on her mothers death, mistress OF the
house. 1t was a bad training, but the
result was on the whole better than
might have been expected. Lady MIL
dred was very charming and not at
all arrogant, though she was rather
selfish.
The Umfraville family was in bad
way, having the misfortune to possess
property in Ireland. For the last few
years the tendency Of affairs had been
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-11-09
CHAPTER X

On this warm afternoon, as she lay
in the hammock, she was thinking 1t
all over and wondering where Valdane
was, and what or who was keeping
him from her. She was thinking, too,
of the c9en admiration in Demands
fine eyes the night before as he leaned
over her piano.
No doubt he was handsome. She
thought she could win him: would II
not be madness-utter madness-to let
him go for the sake Of a man who had
never in so many words told her that
he loved her, and whom, II she married
at all. she would have to marry with
out her fathers consent?
A footstep brushed on the grass.
Lady Mildred half rose. Bernard was
there. looking admiringly down at her.
Mr.. Stelling! thought you were
shooting"
Il was, but when I found the picnic
party had arrived without you, l gave
them the slip. and meanly sneaked
home through the woods, hoping to
have the luck to discover your retreat.
Fortune favors the brave, they say.
l would not have missed a sight of you
here for worids!"
Mr.. SIZZLING! 1t was very foolish OF
you to lose all the sport"
so long as you don't add that it's
very impertlnent of me to intrude I'm
content! Your pose is really perfect
/ used to be able to sketch a little
Would you lie still for ten minutes
while l try my hand?"
"Oh, nonsense"
mo nonsense at all. Oh, you won't
be so unmerciful as to move. Do let
me have five minutes!" He had taken
out small book and leaning against
the smooth trunk OF a beech, was
sketching rapidly.
There! That fan fits in well--we
will call the picture "A Summer Day.
Keep your hand and arm still for a
minute, please! Do weary your"
"No"-she was half laughing-"I am
too comfortable. You can't have done
anything in so short time"
Just enough for a remembrance"
he said. You keep so still. Ny sis
ter and her friend, Miss Lilbourne. al
ways fidSet so dreadfully; / shall tell
them to follow your good example,"
CTO be continued)
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UlNzS|{|5szE5 NHInF
by RQBlN GREY

down, down-hopelessly down. Lady
Mildred knew that it was she who was
expected to retrieve the family for
tunes, and it was this fact which just
now weighed upon her mind, for she
had been so foolish as to~sall in love
with her mothers cousin. Valdane
Martineau.
Valdane was what Lord Umfraville
would have superciliously called an
impossible" person. So secure had he
been OF the ''impossibility" OF this
young man that he invited him each
year to Clarindale. feeling confident
that no, daughter Of his would think Of
a young man who was a solicitor, and
only moderately we'll off. He ignored
the fact that the man had the manners
Of an aristocrat, the bearing Of a per-
feet gentleman, the experience of a
man OF the world and the reputation of
being irresistible. To Lady Mildred,
alas, he was irresistible! She had
succumbed to his influence before she
knew 1t. Now it seemed as IL she
could not break free.
Accustomed as she was to admira-
ton, she never doubted that he more
than reclprocated this partiallty. 1t
had, therefore, been a decided surprise
when her father received a letter from
Valdane, saying that he could not get
away for the first, and begging to be
allowed to leave the date of his ar
rival at Clarisdale uncertain for a few
days. The letter was cordiality itself,
but 1t left Mildred sore and wounded.
She was astonished to find how keen
was her disappointment, and how fiat
and dull the first had seemed without
his accustomed presence. That even
ing her father took her aside.
Mildred" he said, "do you remem-
Der that young SIZZLING who was at
Oriel with Laurie-that very handsome
young fellow who was so attentive to
us when we went up to Commemora-
ton? Would you believe it-through
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-11-09

the death OF an old woman-his god
mother-no relation at all, they say
he has just come into a fortune Of
what do you think? Twenty thousand
a year! All the papers are full of 1t.
Now Mildred, my darling, every girl
Of your acquaintance will be after that
young man. But II you gave your
mind to it / am sure you couId-eh?
Think, my pet, what 1t would be for
us all! Twenty thousand year! And
what's your beauty for, Mile. If not to
draw you prize-eh?"
Had such a course OF action been
proposed two days earlier it would
have met with his daughters unquali-
fed disapproval, but at that moment
her one desire was to punish Valdane,
so she only smiled her slow, sweet
smile and asked
rs he coming here?"
This evening. my darling"
II remember" said Mildred, chat
he was very handsome"
HE was-and most distinguished
looking. What will you wear tonight,
Miller" asked Lord Umfraville casual
ly, inwardly rejoicing at his success.
Leave that to me-" Mildred an
swered calmly. IT will wear-you will
see what" and her father left her
with blissful feeling that all was 60
ing just as he wished.
When Bernard arrived that evening,
Lady Mildred received him alone. 1t
was chilly and she had a fire kindled
in the drawing-room. She sat on a
very low chair, a red glow over her
crimson draperies and golden hair.
She greeted the young man with
pretty mixture of cordiality and shy
ness. She made him sit opposite to
her In a chair which was the ideal OF
comfort, and apologized prettily for the
fact that none Of the men were In yet.
and all the girls were dressing. She
gave him a cup Of tea from tiny table
near. and insisted that he was hungry
after his long journey, and must eat
some tea-cake. which she lifted from
the marble fender with a dainty pink
handkerchief between her delicate
hands and the hot porcelain. There
was no light save from branded clus-
ter Of wax candles On the tea table
and the warm glow Of the fire. The
corners of the tastefully furnished
room were In darkness.
Bernard began to realize what life
might be- now that whatever he longed
for was within his reach. In his
house-the great house he meant to
buy-he thought his drawing-room
should be just like this. The man
looked at Lady Mlldred-at her per-
feet toilette. her delicate skin, ahe turn
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CHAPTER vIII.-(Continued.)

CHAPTER VIII.-(Continued.)
How odd!' she said absently. II
nearly remembered that name again.
My memory must be coming back,
think"
LET me trust it is,' said yaldane
rather nervously.
She leaned her chin upon her hand
and looked thoughtful for few mo-
ments then, raising her eyes
Mr.. Martineau," she said, with a
little sigh, Il should like all this bust
ness set on one side for a few weeks,
please. Mr.. Stelling is gone for his
holiday-to Lord Umfrayille's for the
shooting" .....
ITO Clarisdale?"
yes" She paused, and asked in
some establishment do you know
Lord Umfraville?"
"Well-a-yes; his wife was my
cousin. I generally stay there every
autumn"
Indeed? Viscount Thornheath is a
great friend of Mr.. Stelling's."
"Ah, perhaps we shall meet! You
wish then for me not to institute in
quiries just yet?"
Not just yet, please. don't feel
strong enough-not in quite good
spirits enough to" She checked her
self bravely. Not for worlds would
she have limited, even to herself that
she thought Bernard might before all
things have taken steps to ascertain
whether or no she were free. But he
had chosen instead to go to Clarisdale
and she was too loyal to murmur even
to her own heart.
To Valdane it seemed like a respite
will you let me have a line when
you wish me to pursue this matter,
then?" he asked, rising to take his
leave.
Eyes; or Mr.. SIZZLING will come to
see you. May I keep this copy Of the
will?"
Certainly, but please don't lose It,"
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Not What He Wanted.

An exchange tells Of the sad tisar-
pointment which came to an INDECENT
young man at the hands OF his sweet
hearts stern parent.
$50 you love my daughter. do your"
inquired this discouraging person.
Can you support her II consent to
the marriage?"
81 hoped" was the cheerful response.
that II you considered my suit favor
ably you could give me situation
where 1t would be possible for me to
rise"
IT could" was the brief reply.
"Oh, thank you!" said the hopeful
young man. Ct"
can give you situation where you
will have to rise about o'clock every
morning." was the disheartening an
uouncement.
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CARE FOR THEIR RATS.
How London Butchers Save Their Me-.
Whole For Their Customers.

Whole For Their Customers.
London butchers have contrived q
new way Of freeing themselves from
the depredations of rats. After some
experience it was found that the rats
could not be caught nor killed in their
holes, and as they were max ing great
inroads upon the meat, something had
to be done. Whoever devised that
something isn't known, but he was a
genius. He decided that the best way
of keeping the rats from eating what
they should not eat was to furnish
them with something else that was just
as good, and place it near their hole.
Accordingly q dainty meal consisting
of bread, sweet biscuit, potatoes and
sugar was laid on the floor, next to
the hole, and day after day the bill of
fare was changed. There was to be
no monotony which could give the rats
an excuse for going back to the old
fare.
At first the rats. chief of which is
white-hsired patriarch, were disturbed
by these unwonted manifestations of
friendship and severely let the food
alone, but in less than a month there
were hopeful signs that the rat heart
was softening. The food was gradually
whipped out of sight by the messen-
gers of the guests and carried down
below to be eaten, and one day. to the
delight of the caterers, the elderly rat
cautiously popped his hoary head out
of the opening and looked furtively
around the shop. Presently he was
joined by others, one Of which, proba-
bly, the warrior Of the party, bad lost
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-11-09
Boys of the OIden Time.

Boys have always been boys. There
is no doubt that Shem and Ham
pitched coppers or played jackstraws
on the shady side of the ark. while
Noah, who couldn't find them, had to
feed the stock himself, or that David
held up two fingers TO Jonathan when
he saw him across the block and that
they Herewith went in swimming in
the Jordan against the expires prohibit
ton of their mothers.-Minneapolis
Journal
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-11-09

For tho Steak That Never Came.
Customer-Ypu are waiter, aren't
you?
Waiter-Yes, sir.
Customer-Well. aren't you afraid
you will lose your job? I've been wait
ing here longer than you have.-New
York World.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-11-09
Marrying u Ia Bunch.

Who watches me with tender care?
Who undertakes to trim my hair?
Who always wants the beefsteak rare?
My mother-in-law.
Who helps my shattered nerves to Jar?
Who screeches like trolley car?
Who blatherskires just like'her ma?
My stster-in-law.
Who goes out strolling in the park!
Who wears my clothes when on .
lark?
Who tells me I'm an easy mark?
My brother-in-law.
Who arises each morn at ten from bed I!
Who plays pinochle and looks we'll fed |?
Who has "rheumatics" since am wed?
My father-in-law.
n McHenry.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-11-09

OF her head, and thought how excel
lently she fitted in her surroundings.
She was beginning her work we'll.
Only her motive was not to win Ber-
nard. but to infiict pain on the rec
usant Valdane, when he should ar
rive.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-11-09

an ear. having 20 far established
confidence, those in the shop proceeded
step further by holding the food in
the fingers close to the opening. Days
and days elapsed before this new
movement met with success, but at last
the wary old rat came down and
snatched piece of bread from the
hand of one of the men and scuttled
Off Within n week from that day an
absolute understanding was estab-
lished. After that they fed regularly
from the hand.
Nowadays, ut three thumps upon
the floor at noon, whole battalion Of
rats appear on the floor and group
themselves about the hole to take
their regular meal.
The Tower Bridge Tiris.
Some surprise having been ex-
pressed by visitors to the Tower bridge
at the fact tina. the lifts to the higher
level are not being used by the public,
IL should be known that the lifts have
been closed for some time past. Itmay
be stated that the average time occu.
pied by the opening and closing OF
the bridge is about five minutes, while
the time formerly consumed by pedes-
trians in using the lifts was about
three minutes, so that little time was
thus saved. As, however, each lift ac-
commodated less than thirty persons.
the approaches were always crowded,
and as natural consequences they be-
came the rendezvous for pickpockets,
against whom complaints were FREE
quently made. The Board OF Trade
was consulted in the matter and ap-
proved OF the closing OF the lifts. II
London City Press.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-11-09
Presencs OF Mind.

Mrs. Murphy-Oi say, Pat, what
would yez do IL the ould house would
tumble on yez and crush yez to death 7
Her Husband-Faith, an Ord fly fer
me loife.-Ohio State Journal.
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The Facts In the Case.

Brutus-Whats this yarn about
Caesar thrice refusing golden crown?
Cassius-The dentist wanted to
crown one of his teeth, and Caesar
didn't have the nerve to let him go
ahead.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-11-09
An Exclamation.

You referred to your friend as a
dead game sportsman"
Yes: he always buys his birds in
the market-house. Dead game Is his
speciality. "-Washington Star.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-11-09

Strangers this town healthy? Dc
many people die here?
Real Estate Agent-No. sir.
Stranger-But l saw a funeral here
yesterday.
Real Estate Agent-Oh. that was an
undertaken who killed himself because
he couldn't make living.
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Showed No Signs OF II.

Softleigh (time 1850 p. m)-The fell
lows all say I'm dreadfully easy-go-
ing chap, dontcher know.
Miss Cutting (suppressing yawn)-
I don't believe it.-Stray Stories.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-11-09
Chicago Great Western Increase.

The earnings of the Chicago Great
Western Ry. Maple Leaf Route" for
the third week In October, 1899, show
an increase OF $2S,303,23. Total in
crease since beginning OF fiscal year
July 1sO to date, 1852, 906.57.
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No Cause for Alarm.

Chaffee-Miss Goldielocks asked me
what l thought of you last night.
Brann-Is that SO?
Chaffee-Yes. But don't be alarmed.
I didn't tell her.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-11-09
A Regular Stick.

YES" said Brown. you always find
me with pen in my hand. I am a
regular penholder. old man"
Lets see," replied Jones, musingly,
"a penholder is usually a stick. isn't
ltT--ohio State Journal.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-11-09

Within the past 30 days the Balti-
more and Ohio Rail Road has placed
several orders for new freight equip
ment to meet the excessive demand for
cars. The South Baltimore Car Works
is building 1900 Baltimore and Ohio
standard box cars with all modern i'm
provements. The American Car and
Foundry Company has an order for
$50 refrigerator cars and 10 improved
horse cars have also been ordered,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-11-09
A GortiIan Knot,

Dasherly-I understand that he's
very well connected.
Flasherly-You bet! He's tied to his
wife's apron strings.-Kansas City In
dependent.
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Small But Strong.

Mr.. North-You say you like spir-
tied horses; what is your favorite
breed?
Mr.. South-Toe tell 20 the truth.
sub, a pony OF brandy.
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OUR BUDGET OF FUN.
SOME GOOD JOKES, ORIGINAL
AND SELECTED.

A Variety OF Jokes, Gibes and Ironies,
Original and Selected-Flotsam and
Jetsam from the Tide OF Humor-
witty Sayings.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-11-09

LUCAS COUNTY, ~"
Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he f. the
senior partner OF the firm OF r. j. Cheney Il Co,
doing business In the City OF Toledo County
ana state aforesaid, md that said firm will paw
the sum OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for
each and every case OF Catarrh that cannot be
cured by the use OF Halls Catarrh Cure
FRANK j. CHENEY
sworn TO before me and subscribed In nv
presence, this 9th day OF December, A. ID. 1884
TSEAI1 A. w. GLEASON,
Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally, and
acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces
OF the system. Send for testimonials free
j.. j. CHENEY g. Co, Toledo, O.
Sold by Druggists, Tbc.
Hall n Family pills ARE tho hest
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-11-09

Queen Victoria has sevcnty-onc di-
rect descendants. The queen has seven
sons and daughters living, thirty-three
grandchildren and thirty-one great
grandchildren.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-11-09

Little by little we depart from the
terrible and reach the ridiculous
Longinus.