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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-21

emit life was this time last year-eh.

emit life was this time last year-eh.
Madge?"
"Oh, Mary, how different"
Would you like to 60 back to those
times?"
mo-" said Marguerite, emphatically.
ri should not"
What are you going to do this
morning?" asked Mary, after a pause.
There are the bridesmaids dresses to
try on"
"Yes; and to call on Mrs. Browning.
and ask her IL she will chaperone us
for few theaters."
1--WE must take hanson to go ana
see her. We will leave that till this
afternoon"
very we'll"
81 will 60 and hunt out the address
Of this dressmaker of Mildred's." said
Mary. Our gowns will cost US a
pretty penny, Madge."
Il suppose So" said Marguerite,
rather absently, as Mary left the room,
humming lively air.
Marguerite remained seated, far
away, thoughtful look in her eyes. as
II her mind were dwelling upon some
absent one.
81 cannot go to him." she said aloud.
''and he will never come to me. Is he
In England, wonder? Oh, where?
Never once did we meet him, all
through our travels, and now-now-
there can be no such thing as chance
meeting, here In London"
With a restless sigh she took up the
newspaper and glanced idly through
the news. Very charming she looked
as she sat there. Her dress was taste
ful--simple but costly. 1t set of her
slender figure admirably. Her face
had gained in beauty since the autumn
before, though 1t had somewhat lost its
childlike roundness, and for the pres
emit at least the fun and mirthful
mockery were hidden away. Her win
ter In Florence where she had mixed
IN the best society-had given her an
air of grace and distinction. Bernard
Gclwyn had shown lamentable igno-
rance OF her latent capabilities when he
Judged her to be unfit for an elevated
position.
Suddenly, as she read, the hand
which held the paper began to trem-
BILE. her lips frightened. her color rose.
Her eyes were fixed upon short para
graph.
"A gentleman was thrown from a
hanson In the Strand last night. and
seriously injured. He was taken to
Charing Cross hospital. whence 1t IS
not considered prudent to remove him.
Letters found on him prove him to be
Mr.. Martineau. of the firm OF Leroy
lid .Martineau, solicitors. London"
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ll |.lYF
" RQBIN GREY

"Madge." said Mary. pushing open
the door at that minute, do you know
where Mr.. Martineau is?''
Marguerite started violently.
Mr.. Martineau! what-what made
you think of him?"
well, was just wondering how
you were going to be Mildred's brides
maid unless you got your marriage
annulled?"
THAT Is worth consideration" re-
turned Marguerite. gravely. Mary.
would you think me selfish il went
off on my own account this morning?
IL have some business-do you mind
being deserted?"
mot at all" said Mary. cheerfully.
Thank you, dear. You are quite
sure you don't mind?"
Downright certain! To begin with,
here's that letter of mothers to an
swer. Shall / say we leave London
this week, Madges"
Eyes, please, dear"
Marguerite escaped. Hurrying to
her room, she surveyed herself critical
ly from head to foot in a full-length
mirror-added touch here and there,
donned particularly becoming hat
and carefully selected gloves, then run
ming down stairs. let herself out, and
hailed hanson.
stop at the first florists you come
to-" she said.
Having loaded herself with lilies of
the valley and marguerites. she gave
the cabman the name of the hospital,
and was driven speedily tn.lAer.
1t was not until she had paid and
dismissed the cabman, and stood wait
ing for admittance. that she began to
realize what she was doing; and she
was frightened at her own boldness.
How is Mr.. Martineau?" she in
CURED, with an air of confusion. 81
wanted to hear how he is?"
Which ward?" asked the porter.
Marguerite could not tell.
IAN accident" she tried to explain
THE gentleman was thrown out Of q
cab. and brought in yesterday"
A ray Of intelligence Illuminated the
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BELL RuNo ON THE PREACHER

serious Duty Imposed ON Church
Members In n Michigan Church.
You remember the chestnut bell, OF
course?" said the man who had got out
OF Chicago with only the loss of one OF
his shoe heels. well, | was greatly
taNen with II at the time, and when
set out to visit my old home In Michi-
gan ! bought a dozen bells to take
along. Nobody in the town had heard
OF them, but hadn't worn one over q
day when the people caught on and |
was fairly besieged. When Sunday
came | prepared to attend church like
dutiful son, and at the proper time
mother and | were seated In the pew.
Just what the text was can't remem-
Der. but the minister had scarcely an
nounced 1t when six of my chestnut
bells sounded among the congrega-
ton. The good man didn't mind
them In the least. but went ahead
with his work. He was rung up on
his hymn. and he was rung up every
minute or two on his sermon, and
though there was something amusing
about 1t was also half-scared out OF
my boots. AS had brought the bells
to town l didn't know but what he'd
hold me responsible, and open out on
me, About the middle of his sermon
he said something about Jonah, and
eleven of those bells went 't-i-n-g!' on
him in succession. He stopped. and
looked around, and then calmly said;
VIII those people who are jingling
keys kindly jingle little softer" |
was thankful to get out OF that church
without calamity" continued the bell
man, land didn't do any laughing
till the next day. Then 1t was because
| learned that every blessed man who
had rung up the minister was serious
~ In earnest about 1t and felt II sort
OF duty, and because that minister
himself called at the house and ac-
cepted my own bell and rung 1t up
on mother within Ave minutes"
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DOG DIES OF GRIEF.
Starved Himself to Death After His
Master Was Killed.

Starved Himself TO Death After His
Master Was Killed.
New York Times: Ted was only a
dog. But he was faithful and affec-
tionate animal, and he is believed to
have died OF grief for the death Of his
owner, John German, of West Hobo
ken. German worked at the Wee
hawken coal docks. When German
went home at night there was always
a race between Germans four children
and Ted to see which should be the
first to greet him. One day about two
weeks ago German met with an acci-
dent. He was crushed between two
coal cars, and was taken to st. Mary's
hospital, Hoboken, where he died
When the body was taken home Ted
sat at the head OF the coffin, and re-
fused to be driven away. When the
body was taken to the church, Ted fol-
lowed the funeral procession, waiting
patiently outside the church. Then he
followed his master to the cemetery.
He remained there when the family
went home, but returned TO the house
shortly after shutdown. Then he took
the place he had occupied while he sat
beside the cofin. The children. whose
grief was no keener than his. tried to
induce him to play, but he would not
leave the place he had selected. He
also refused to eat. Various kinds OF
meat were set before him, and he was
also tempted with saucers OF milk, but
he would neither eat nor drink. On
Thursday night he died. and Mrs. Cor
men says he deliberately starved him
self to death through grief for the
death Of his master. The four little
German children placed Ted's body in
box and buried It in the garden under
a tree.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-21
CHAPTER xy11r

Marguerite Lilbourne and Mary Steli-
ing sat lazily over their breakfast in
private hotel.
1t was April-a fair, sweet spring
morning. All London was looking its
very best, and the flower sellers adorn-
ed the streets with masses OF pale
primroses and dainty Lent-lilIes. Mary
was reading letter. Marguerite lis
tening.
And mother likes the house so
much" said Mary, "and is longing for
us to come down. She hopes we shall
not stay in town more than week.
Can we get through everything in a
sweek. Madge?"
oh, think so. l am longing to
see our new home"
I'VE are so delighted that darling
Marguerite has decided to come to u.s."
read Mary. 1.-THE society is SO nice
here; we have had all the best people
calling already. / am sure you will
both be pleased with the garden and
tennis lawns. AS to Marguerite's
rooms, she must choose and furnish
them herself. The father went over
yesterday to look at Bernars's estate
such a noble place, he says-magnif-
cent timber and plenty of game. The
marriage Is to be on the tenth of May.
Mildred is everything that we could
yish-most kind; but 1 can't help
thinking now and then how nice It
would have been If our Madge could
have been mistress of all that splen-
dor"
Poor mother!" said Mary, break
Ing off. "she will never forgive Bruno
for jilting you, Madge"
1T is great pity" returned Mar
guerite quietly. Il forgave him long
ago."
II know you did" said Mary: "at
least you said SO; but, If it is true, WHY
did you refuse that nice Mr.. Lennox at
Nicer"
However, 1t doesn't matter, for II
seems you will have plenty of chances.
AS wrote to mother, found it no
sinecure to chaperone a pretty heiress
all over Europe. Oh. dear, how differ
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porter's face. He departed to make in.
quirieS. -
CHAPTER XIX

Marguerite sat down upon a barcb
In the large lobby in which sba found
herseI. She was trembling from head
to foot. Never till this minute had
she realized the force of her own feel
ings' Long since she had come TO
me conclusion that her feeling for Ber-
nara mad been merely that preference
which so many young girls mistake for
love- But this other feeling, which for
months had been steadily growing In
ner heart-it had needed but the fact
OF Vaidane's being in danger to reveal
to her the strength which 1t had at
tanned. Thoughts of delirium, ampu-
tation, fever, death, came crowoing
upon her imagination. She was Obliged
to summon all her self-control to keep
from breaking down.
Presently the porter came back with
the nurse, a pretty dark-eyed young
woman. with a sympathetic face. She
looked at Marguerite kindly, but spoke
In rather a coldly authoritative man
ner.
am very sorry. I daren't let Mr..
Martineau see any one without doc
tors orders, and the doctors not here
now"
"oh. but l must see hint" Marguer-
lite said, frantic sense of helplessness
stealing over her.
I'm very sorry. It's not visiting
time, you know: and got into trouble
last week for admitting a visitor like
this. I really am sorry. Try tomor-
row."
Tomorrow! He might be dead by
then. Now, now was the time. Hav-
ing come so far, she must attain her
end; perhaps tomorrow she would not
be able to screw up her courage.
is no one admitted-not their near
est relatlons-when they are so M?
1t is very cruel" she said.
Well. perhaps his mother might be,
or his wife"
Marguerite was past sticking at tri-
f1es now.
II am his wife," she said.
Are your" returned the nurse. II
thought his wife was dead"
why should you think THAR" asked
Marguerite.
Because he's got wedding ring
suspended from his neck by piece OF
ribbon"
"oh. yes!" Marguerite stammered. II
know-that is all right But indeed
am his wifel Oh, let me int"
The nurse was conquered. and re-
Quested Marguerite to follow her.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-21

AS an instance OF the sort OF things
one might wish to have expressed dit-
ferently. a prominent physician reports
q remark made to him by patient
The doctor had written a note to the
lady, and on his next visit she asked
him TO tell her what two words In IT
were. as she had been unable to de-
cipher them. 1T has been said OF me
that my writing is the worst thing
about me-" said the physician. laugh
ingly, as he surveyed his own scrawl
with doubt '0h, but ! am sure that
is not sol" was the hasty disclaimer.
Far from It. doctor. far from I'll"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-21

"Yoa Did"
It's good to wander back again
Among the old home folks.
1t rather satisfies a man
To hear the same old jokes;
To hear somebody say: Il knew
You when you were kid"
But someone always tells you OF
The foolish things you did.
Your heart beats lighter as 1t did
In long-forgotten days,
When at some well-remembered spot
Reflectively you gaze.
But II seems queer that all your good
And noble deeds are hid.
And people only call to mind
The foolish things you cid.
They talk OF others who've gone out
Into some foreign land;
They tell OF things these other folks
Have done--and they seem grand.
But when 1t comes to talk OF you.
Their minds cannot be rid
or the belief you'd like to hear
The foolish things you did.
You know you've done a thing or two
Which show you've got some sense.
But every time they talk of you
They're certain to commence
With tales OF What fool you were
When you lived here--a kid"
They have forgotten all except
The foolish things You did
Baltimore American.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-21
Rutts--I see by de papers dat dey
had big hay crop in Kentucky.
Wraggs-Dat's good. / allus wuH
used ter plenty OF bed clothes.
Saving 60 the Last

You have only an hour longer TO
i've" said the physician, soIemnly, to
the wealthy miser on his deathbed. is
there anything you wish attended TO
before you pass away?"
Yes" answered the stricken man
in faint yet eager tones. II am glad
you spoke OF II. Send for the barber
at once and have him shave me be-
fore / die. only have to pay him
90 cents for coming In to shave me
now. and the regular price Ia 81 for
shaving a dead man. Might as well
save that half-dollar while I'm about
!t."-New York World.
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Whore He'd 90,

Aren't you afraid the law will take
as In hand for gambling?" said tha
imid man who had Just been per-
suaded Into making an election bet.
Never mind" answered the conf
dent politician. Even II 1t does.
you're all right. They wouldn't send
You to Jail for making that bet. They'd
send you to the insane asylum
Washington Star. |
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In Boston Sure.

Put me off at Beacon street." said
the fair passenger to the Boston troll
ley conductor.
Il will notify you when Beacon
street is reached" replied the con-
ductor. and be glad to assist you
to alight, but / couldn't entertain the
brutal thought of putting you of, my
dear lady. philadelphia North Amer
lean.
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From the Chicago Tribune: Il have
noticed" said the Rev. DIR. Goodman.
pausing in his discourse, that two or
three Of the brethren have looked at
their watches several times In the last
few minutes. For fear their time
pieces may not agree will say that
the correct time ie 1l:45. set my
watch by the regulator ut the jewell
er's last night. The sermon viii be
over at 1901. II would have closed
promptly at IL but for this depression.
Let us proceed to consider now what
the apostle meant when he says. i
press toward the mark"
(, The winter Of the coal mans discon-
tnnt Ia the mild sort
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-21

He-Don't you think that girl over
there Is beautiful?
She (coldly critieaD--oh. don't
know. Who is she?
He-Mrs. Nuter. Just been married.
She-Yes. / think she is--quits
beautiful.-Detroit Free Press.
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Followed Instructions.

Aunt M'riar-Hiram. hev ye got
Johns letter?
Hiram Otecake--Naw: wuzn't nuth-
in important In II, but ther envelope
SEE, Return in five days." SO done It
New York World.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-21

The Sweet Young Thing--But on
what do you base your idea that Ham
let was feeble-minded?
The Savage Bachelor-Mainly on tho
fact that so many women want to play
the part-Indianapoli Journal.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-21
OUR BUDGET OF FUN.
SOME COOP JOKES. oRlcINAL.
AND SELECTED.

A Variety OF Quips, Glbes and Trenies.
To Cause - Smile - Flotsam ana
3etsam from the Tide OF Humor--
witty Sayings.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-21

everlasting light. and the days OF thy
mourning shall be ended" So shall
the sunset OF earth become the sunrise
OF heaven.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-21

Mahomet said: THE sword Is the
key OF heaven and hell" But. my
hearers, in the Last Day we will find
just the opposite of that to be true, and
that the sword never unlocks heaven.
and that he who heals wounds is great
er than he who makes them, and that
on the same ring are two keys-God's
forgiveness OF us and our forgiveness
OF enemies-and these two keys unlock
Paradise.
And now, / wish for all of you a
beautiful sunset to your earthly exist
ence. With some of you It has been
long day of trouble. and with others
of you It will be far from calm. When
the sun rose at six o'clock II was the
morning OF youth, and fair day was
prophesied, but by the time the noon
day or middle-life had come, and the
clock OF your earthly existence had
struck twelve, cloud-racks gathered.
and tempest beloved in the track
OF tempest. But as the evening OF old
age approaches. pray God the skies
may brighten and the clouds be piled
up into pillars as OF celestial temples
to which you go. or move as with
mounted cohorts come to take you
home. And as you sink out OF sight
below the horizon. may there be
radiance Of Christian example linger-
ing long after you are gone, and on
the heavens be written in letters OF
sapphire. and on the waters in letters
OF opal, and on the hills in letters OF
emerald. Thy sun shall no more go
down, neither shall thy moon with
draw itself, for the Lord shall be thine
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-21

/, The winter Of the coal mans discon-
tent Is the mild sort.
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door and heard a faint click, clicking
from the truck patch, he supposed that
Wash was digging bait for an unusually
early start. Shutting in the direction Of
the sound. the old man stopped at the
corner Of the cOwshed in amazement; for
there was the boy, not digging bait, but
hOeing potatoes.
Wash looked up with an odd smile on
his goOd-natured face.
"Yo better go hep nanny wild her
chickens gran'pop," he commented, not
even pausing to rest on his hoe handle as
he spoke, but working vigorously on. II
finish desc taters. t'ink bout what yo'
say, gran'pop, an is gwine to be lax
pap, an | amt gwine to be lax ole Jake.
An / reckon yo' right bout nanny. /
ain motifs befO but dis maWnin / low
she look porely. Wen desc taters is done,
Is gwine chop dat wood, an do heap
odder tings, Now yO' better 90 long,
gran pop, case Is in hurry"
A week alter there was not weed left
in the truck patch, not a stick Of wood
that was uncut, and not a chore about the
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g1l1 NVF', V9As, M 3 hN q'AN58 eNAt gS IA
I. .Re IL ~ 3. ASgSR w " Wv S
BY MAsLE DIccs.
WAITING FOR THE BU0LE.

We wait for the bugle. The night dsws are
cold;
The limbs Of the soldiers feel faded and old;
The field Of our biVouaO 10 windy and bare;
There is lead in our joints; there IL frost In
our hair;
The future ia Veiled and Ito fortune unknown
As we lie with huhhed breath tll the bugle is
blown.
At the sound OF the bugle saOh OOmrade shall
spring
Lake an arrow released from the strain Of tho
string.
The courage tho impulse, Of youth Shall come
back
To banish the chill Of the drear bivouao,
And sorrows and losses and cares fade away
When that life giving signal prOclAimS the new
day.
Though the bivOuac Of age may put loo in our
veins,
And no fiber OF steel in our sinoW remains;
Though the comrades Of yesterdays march
are not here,
And the sunlight seems pale, and the branches
are scar;
Though che sound Of our cheering dies down
TO moan,
We ahall find our lost youth when tho buslo iO
blown.
IT. ". HigginsOn In Atlantic Monthly.
The Advocate and news., 1899-03-01

place that was not done. Uncle Nose was
acquiring habit OF rubbing his hands,
nanny was smiling to herself, and
Wash, his hands blistered with the use
OF unaccustOmed tools, wore a chronic
grin. Then one day, at mammy's sugges-
tion, Uncle Nose and Wash made COM
pact--to spend every Saturday afternoon
under the big tree on the Suwanee.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-07-10

snakes, however, are plentiful and live
ly. Some remarkably large, fierce rat
tiers have been reported. Maine is bid
ding for popularity by advertising a
fantastic lobster. 1t is said to oe OF
about the ordinary size and perfect In
every detail, but its shell inst Fad of
being deep green is beautifully speck.ed
in all the colors of the rainbow. Even
the claws and long feelers are spotted.
Boiled live lobster of this species will
be delight to the eye as well as to
the palate.
The bears in the Yellowstone nation
al park are reported to be unusually
gay and frolicsome this summer-some
exceedingly tall bear stories are coming
out of the park. Taking everything into
consideration, the seasons output of
lies shows no falling off in quantity or
deterioration in quality.