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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27
a Happy Metz Year.

A happy New Year!" How many
people realize the meaning Of the
words as they go about with this
familiar greeting upon their lips? Il
wish you a happy New Year," Does
It not seem that the wish carries a
blessing with It? And ! believe It
does when spoken by friends whose
words are always true and sincere.
For the benefit of those thoughtless
ones who never read between the lines,
let US analyze this significant greeting.
In the first place we wish our friends
happiness, and the next question which
naturally suggests itself is. what con-
stitutes happiness? A little friend OF
mine tells me that II is to eat all the
candy he wants and not to 90 to bed
until no wants 10 do so. Another
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27
|easonabIe -|ayinSI.

The new leaf that very seldom gets
turned over is the one in the diary.
Some men claim that they see the
old year out and the new one in by
getting so drunk that they can't see
anything.
By New Year the silver plating
wears off many Christmas present.
A good beginning Is nalf the battle
except in the case Of keeping a diary
The new date is as hard to remem-
Der as the new leaf.
Even though the arctic explorer
never discovers the north pole he de-
serves credit, for he always keeps q
diary.
New Year gives US a chance to re-
siprocate to those who unexpectedly
gave US a present at Christmas.
Seeing the old year out puts a man
IN a 1T condition to swear of the next
day.-N. Y. World.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27

We'll, we'll. so this Is New Years
day" said Mr.. Spooner. DO you re-
member how we ouarreled this day
one year ago?"
Remember! think / dol" cried
bis wife. Why, the cards were order
ed when II happened, and I didn't
know whether could have your name
taken out and Dicks inserted, in case
I changed my mind"
In case / changed my minS, you
mean, dear. Strange that l never sus-
pected how much poor Dora cared for
me until that day."
I'm sure she had concealed II very
weil-the way she ran after Dick, as
II he ever had eyes for anybody but
mel He never told his love, but wo-
mans intuition was"
"A synonym Of vanity, dear. or
course, / couldn't help knowing that
she cared for me when l met her IN
the boarding house parlor, with her
eyes full Of tears, on the very morning
after you had told Marie. her dearest
friend, that we were TO be married in
a month"
"Humph, that girl would cry about
anything; I've known her to cry when
the villain in the play was killed-as II
a villain could expect anything else in
the last act. But as soon as / saw Dick
that morning knew that he knew 1t.
Why, his neektie had slipped around
under one ear and his voice, as he
wished me happy New Year, was SO
sad. that l felt guilty, though my con-
science told me that had not encour-
aged him"
You've forgotten how you used to
praise the shape of his head"
AS If that meant anything! A girl
only praises the shape Of a mans head
when she can't find anything else to
Halter him about. lit means no
more than 1t does when she tells a
small man that he resembles Napoleon.
But when / remembered that you had
once gone down on the floor in your
new trousers to pick up Dora's hand
kerchief knew that had been cruelty
deceived. So when you reproached me
about Dick. L"
II remember how badly felt when
she replied to my New Years greet
Ing with the remark that happiness
for her was over forever. And before
1 could comfort her Miss Marie came
in and / could only go sadly away
without telling her that should al
ways be a brother to her"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27

"And poor Dick. asked him II there
was anything l could do for him; he
replied: Yes but just then the mait
came in with note for him. and he
said he must go at once-I think he
wished to be alone with his sorrow.
Then you came in, and, instead OF
sharing my pity for him, you accused
me Of flirting with him!"
"l-er-don't remember that. But
wasn't it odd that before left you for
ever. Miss Marie should come in and
tell us that Dora and Dick were en-
gagedi I've often wondered how It
happened that they decided to console
each other"
And so have I. why. here Is Marie
now-perhaps she can explain. Sit
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27
Chinese HIomen As0beel.

among the celestials who may often bs
seen with her brothers careerins along
the fine roads Of Shanghai. There are
not more than two or three Chinese
girls who ride. though the sons Of tn,
wealthy Chinese merchants and many
other Chinese youths may often b.
seen riding in the streets of the treaty
ports. the only places in China where
riding is possible. On the whole, the
Chinese have taken kindly to the
bike" and many are expert trick rid
ers. The lady referred to Is a Miss
Kit-Sen of Shanghai and was the first
girl in China to cycle. She evidently
enjoys the sport.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27
The Metz Years Greeting.

You look worried. Brown" said
Green.
worried! should say I am. See
those?" And he drew out Of his over
coat pocket a great bundle Of state
ments of accounts.
"Hal hal" laughed Green, you will
make Christmas present to your wife,
will you. without counting the cost
frst?" The lines around Browns eyes
deepened and his mouth dropped sad
iy. No." he said, that's not it. These
are not for presents made my wife.
"Why, what are they for. thenT'
asked Green, wonderingly.
For the presents my wife made
me-"
And the men shook hands in tender
sympathy.-Detroit Free Press.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27
Gen. Wood Resenfs Insult.

Governor-General Wood severed the
official connection Of the Havana Bar
association with the government in
consequence OF the action OF the as
ISOLATION in electing to the board Of
governors five dsposed judges who had
been removed for dishonesty. Hither-
to the association has sustained semi
Official relations with the government.
1t has 300 members. IS Of whom were
present at the election,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27

The scheme of bridging the Bosphor-
rs has been revived at Constantincple
and it is announced that a magnificent
structure will span the river ere the
apse of another year and will bear
he name OF the sultan OF Turkey,
Abdul Hamid. 1t is to be constructed
BY the Bosphorus Railway company.
which designs a junction between the
railways of Europe and the Asiatic
railway OF Bagdad. Naturally the
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27

friend OF more mature years says that
she would be perfectly happy IL she
mad all the money she wanted to spend
as she liked. Another desires fame.
another social position. And SO we
might go on asking and finding out
that almost every one has q different
definition for happiness.
II the young lad were allowed to
follow his own sweet will and surfeit
himself with sweets and late hours, |
think the result would be anything but
happy. As for wealth, who can blame
anyone for wishing for all that one
cares to spend. and especially a wom-
an to whom separate income Is the
exception rather than the rule. 1t IL
the spending Of 1t which decides the
happiness or unhappiness OF the
possessor. do not believe that any
one was ever really happy who used
wealth merely to crafty selfish am
billions.
Fame. too, is a good thing to pos
sess. but how many who have gained
this high pinnacle will tell you that
1t brings happiness Social position Is
| also something after which there Is
much striving. Yet when the coveted
place Is reached 1t is SO often found
to be barren. and happiness has no
resting place there. Social position
brings heavy responsibilities with It.
and social duties are hard and labori-
Gus without the happy results that
follow labor in more worthy causes.
1t seems, then. that there must be
some special way to happiness not
easily found. There is, but 1t is easy
enough to be seen by all who care
to follow its winding way. Wiser
heads than mine found out long ago
that only in trying to make others
happy is real happiless ever gained
for oneself.
] So in wishing our friends a happy
New Year. we really obligate ourselves
to do all that we can to make the
wish come true; and for this reason
the words should never be spoken idly,
or used as a mere matter Of form. Ga
the other hand, to be sincere in the
greeting and TO do what the words i'm
ply. is certain to bring happiness to
all.
And now, let us go on to the next
word in tho analysis, new"
Everybody likes new things, un-
less an exception may be made to
the so-called new woman" New
gowns, new bonnets, new personal be-
longings OF all sorts appeal especially
to women. While Clothes do not make
the person." every one has learned
that appearance In this world goes a
long way toward success. Under the
inspiration Of knowing that one is
well-dressed often one has done his
best and the key note Of success has
been touched. II is human nature
that womankind should love pretty
new dresses, new bonnets and dainty
surrounding. SO let no one accuse her
OF vanity for desiring them.
| New ideas are sought after by the
philosopher; new conditions by the
scientist; new inventions By tie in
ventor. Editors eagerly examine new
matter; and that which Is truly origin.
al or opens a new field of thought is
never found unavailable" no matter
how poorly Il may be written.
There Is a constant hunt geing on
for something new to further stimu-
late the energies. ambitions and de-
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27
To Bride the Bospboruso

new bridge Is to be erected ON lasting
lines. Massive granite pillars are to
be built and these will support the
steel cables on which the bridge de-
ponds. They will provide accommo-
dation for artillery and ornaments
will not be wanting in the shape OF
minarets and cupolas. decorated with
tiles and arabesques. The cost OF the
bridge is estimated at about sS.o0o,-
900.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27

Crowned evermore In endless Light she
greets
The New Years dawn,
While we, with heads bowed low and
dull heartbeats.
Live sadly on.
Visions too grandly bright for mortal
gaze,
To her unfold
Blossoms each noble deed Of earthly
days.
In beauty's mold.
The glory of our Lord her eyes have
seen.
With undimmed sight,
Safe in His presence dear, she ewells
serene
And knows no night
She clasps the hands Of loved ones
waiting there
On Heavens shore.
With them she treads those streets so
wondrous fam.
In rapture DER.
In glad surprise. joyous and pure and
free.
Her soul SO blest.
Solves the deep mystery OF eternity
And perfect rest.
Isabel L. Boardman. In N. Y. OBJ
server.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27

narrowest dividing line Of sea has been
chosen for the point OF connection. A
military bridge, erected by Corinth-
ian long before the Christian era. once
spanned these 600 yards Of water at
the same spot and over 1t marched
King Darius and his 100000 Persian
braves. Lord Byron. impatient OF
bridges as Of many things, swan the
food and as a result was addressed In
much minor verse as Leander. The
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27

thus far been expended and the cost
OF the structure will reach nearly ST.
100000. The present capitol has
stood since 1886 and has long been In
adequate for the needs OF the state.
Its unsanitary condition has cost the
lives Of many OF those compelled to
occupy 1t and the demand for new
building to take ns place has long been
urgent
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27

The United States will fire shot
twcnty miles, which will be record
breaker for the distance. The gun
from which it is to be fired will be
marvel of American ingenuity and
workmanship. Another marvel o
American ingenuity is Hostetter'.
Stomach Bitters. For fifty years IL
has cured constipation, Indigestion,
dyspepsia and biliousness.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27

down, Marie, do. Tom and l are just
going over old times. Do you remem-
Der last New Years day. and"
Indeed I do. I've Just been to see
Dora, and she was talking about it.
She and Dick quarreled last New
Years Eve about the date Of their
marriage. and almost parted forever
They think you both must have guess
ed it remember that Tom was in
the parlor with Dora when / ran in on
New Years morning to tell her Of your
engagement She had been on the
point Of asking him to help her to
make up with Dick. And when she
told me about 1t, wrote him a note
telling him that l believed she would
forgive him II he came at once. That
note found him at your house, Irene.
where he had gone to ask your aid as
peacemaker. Odd. wasn't it?"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27

Morley's Sarsap- rilla and Iron not
only purifies the blood but makes
new, rich. red blood. If you have
skin eruptions, boils, assesses, rheu-
matism or scroIuln, or if you have
rundown. tired-out-fcelinG, try this
RENE Iy and note the prompt results.
Ask your druggist.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27

The corner stone Of the new Arkan-
sas state capitol was laid at Little
Rock last week and the asssmblage
present was the largest and most no.
table ever seen In the state. over 40
900 persons being present. Governor
Daniel W. Jones delivered the address
on the occasion. detailing the prelim-
mary work accomplished by the cap
Atol commission. Nearly $4,000 has
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27

The bicycle woman has invaded Chi
ma, the last place on earth where one
would expect to find her. Aside from
the national prejudice that exists
among the Mongol people to women
taking part in occupations or pastimes
that men ordinarily reserve for them
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27
The Metz Century.

TIE .NetO CenTury.
Loves harmonies low toward him full
and sweet;
Sins wild, discordant cries are past
him hurled.
With sad, glad heart and brave. re-
luctant feet
He steps upon the threshold Of the
world.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27
None 10 Curn OJer.

Il thought you were going to turn
over new leaf. john" she said.
II was" he replied. but l Ind ]
can't"
"Why not%
There won't be any new leaves until
spring. Post.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27

These are few points that Captain
Riggs ought to elucidate. If he can
do it in satisfactory manner it is
time to provide special cars for the
stenographer with red hair.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27

Ask your grocer for Russ Bleaching Blue, DO
not be deceived bv frauduen. limitations SEQ
tAat the name Russ appears on all packages
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27

JeII-D, the NoW U1NEVTt'
p,eases all the family. Four faVors:-
Lemon. Orange, Raspberry and Straw
berry. At your grocers. 10 cts. Try
1t today.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27

Eye glasses are made from Brazil
ian pebble, which is very transparent
rock crystal.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27

When dealing with a crank one
good turn-down deserves another.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27
OBSERv ATOMS.

Probably Ananias knew better than
not to tell the truth to Sapphire.
Anyway, nature had just as much
excuse for inventing babies as 1t had
for inventing toads.
Charity is ability to put yourself In
the other mans place without think
ing you would have done better.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27

Insist ON Having Maple city Soap
IL you want the best. 1t is pure, an leaves
the clothes sweet aud Wholesome.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27

And let him be sure to leave other
men their turn to speak.-Dacon.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27

The broadness of some mems minds
is only exceeded by the shallowness.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27
Jeil-o. the Nc" oss'err'

At any rate the hands of clock
never strike for shorter hours.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27
Merely an Official Form.

He wished me a happy New Year;
The words would have tickled me,
but
I knew from his bearing austere
I was booked fof a salary cut
Chicago Record
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-08
DOTS.

In the Baptist Church the Gospel Bells
Song service will be rendered.
W. P. Reynolds Of Townsend slipped off
the platform there yesterday and the pass
enger TRAIN at 3.03 cut off one of his legs.
The Laura B. 10 running in place of the
Ulrica as the latter broke her wheel We'd
nesday.
Bishop Menoghad will confirm class
in st. Marys R. G. Church noxt Sunday
evening.
The closing exercises of the lend a. hand
kindergarten of the Associated Charities
was held yesterday morning. The child
rem were treated to ice cream and cakes.
The kindergarten has room in the
parish house of St. Johns Church Twenty
first and Market street.
A love feast will be hold In So. Pauls M.
E. Church this evening at 746 O'Clock.
the General Conference.
Captain w. c. r. Colquhoun will ad-
dress the Young Mems Republican Club
on Monday evening.
w. De W. Dimock Of this city, who SER
we'd as lieutenant in the navy during the
Spanish War, has been elected a mem Der
Of tie Naval Order Of the United States.
The National Society of the Sons of the
Revolution will meet in this city on June
A.
The privileges for the Brandy wine Sum-
mitt Camp meeting on June 21st.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-08
|CH[[0!,KH,D).,.T'l 7
DEATH.
Mammoth Beast Hanged
on Great GallOWs Un-
til Dead.

Baltimore, Md, Jnne 7.-sport,
the big elephant of Bostock's Zoo,
was put to death by hanging at 8
O'Clock this evening. The novel
execution took place in the Bolton
yards Of the Pennsylvania Rail
road here.
The gallows was the great pow
erful derrick used by the railroad
for lifting stone and other heavy
freight. The mammoth beast was
given large Quantities Of either be-
fore the execution. Chains were
placed about his neck, arranged
so as to draw upon his windpipe
and choke him to death, As the
derrick raised the beast trumpeted
fercely for moment and then was
still. Life was extinct in nine
minutes.
Anumber Of physicians witness
ed the hanging and made an ex-
animation Of the body afterwards.
Poor old Sport committed NO
heinous crime that demanded ex-
piation on the scaffold. He had
only been unfortunate and crippled
himself, while being transported in
a freight car from Scranton, Pa,
in company with his chum, an ele-
plant named Jolly, who BY a
strange coincidence, died Of heart
disease yesterday. Spourt backed
up with some force against the door
whichgave way beneath his weight
and the elephant was precipitated
from the moving train to the ground
He fell SO uarely on his back.
He emitted a terrific scream that
drowned the locomotive whistle
and the clatter Of the train and
startled the brakeman into instant
activity. The train was stopped
and wrecking crew was tele-
graphed for. When they arrived
Sport was lifted by derrick into
the tram. When examined by
Baltimore surgeons it was found
that while Sport had broken no
bones he had suffered parti al
paralysis of the spinal column and
his doom was sealed. 1t required
number of conferenc es to deter.
mine how to kill the big beast. Ele
trici ty and poison were suggested
but hanging was finally decided
to letEe lest method.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-08
ALLIE AND DEATH FIGHT,

Mr.. w. A. Ha,nes Of Manchester. L. l.,
writing OF his almost miraculous escape
from death SAYS: Exposure after measles
induced serious lung trouble, which ended
hages and ooughed day and night. All
my doctors said must soon die. Then I
began to use Dr.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption, which completely cured
me, would not be without IL even II 1t
cost IS 90 . bottle. Hundreds have used
1t on my rscommendation and all say 1t
nevar fails to cure Throat Chest and
Lung troubles" Regular size 600 and q.
Trial bottles free at N, B. Danfort his drug
store. rFf,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-08

"IIOLD ON THERE, sTURGIS."
"Or behind a counter" suggested
Thurston quizzically.
mo. Your hypothesis is untenable.
A clerk behind counter occasionally,
it is true, leans upon his forearms. But
incessant contact with the counter
leaves across the front of his trousers
an unmistakable line of wear, at
level varying according TO the height
of the individual. This line was not
present in the case of the man in the
cab. On the other hand, his waistcoat
is frayed at the level of the fourth but
ton from the top. Therefore I main
tain that he was in the habit of work.
ing at desk. Now the trousers, al
though not new, are not baggy at the
knees, though free from the seams
which wouldsuggest the effect of press
ing or of trouser stretcher. Conclu-
sion, the desk is high one; for the
man stood at his work. Most men who
work standing at high desks are book
keepers of one kind or another. There
fore, as l said before, this man was
probably bookkeeper. Now, as to his
salary; l do rot pretend to know the
exact amount of it, of course. But
when a man, who was evidently not a
dude, has his clothes made to order,
of imported material, and when his
Slinen, his hat and his shoes are of good
quality, 1t is fair to infer that the mans
income was comfortable.
II proceed with the arrangement Of
my data:
Secondly: the man in the cab died
of a wound caused by bullet fired at
very close quarters. Indeed, the weap-
on must have been held either against
the victims body, or, at any rate, very
near to it; for the coat is badly burned
by the powder"
"On these points at least" assented
DR.. Thurston, "I can agree with you.
The bullet probably penetrated the
upper lobe of the left lung"
"Yes," added Sturgis, "and it passed
out at the back, far below where it
went in"
'What makes you think it passed
out? The wound in the back may
have been caused by another bullet
fired from the rear"
THAT hypothesis might be tenable
were it not for this"
With these words the reporter pulled
out his watch, opened the case, and
with the blade of penknife took from
the surface of the crystal minute OBJ.
ject, which he handed to the physician.
"Look at it," said he, pushing over
a magnifying glass.
DR.. Thurston examined the object
carefully.
TO BE CONTINUED.