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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-01-25

But Florence was silent She only
cast beseeching glance at Edward :;
but the latter knew his advantage 100
well. He was aware that there was
still one means of parting the two
lovers, and did not delay using the
weapon.
you have come at an unfortunate
time, Mr.. Roland" he said, with CUT
ting scorn. II shall be at your service
for the explanation you will probably
demand at any hour tomorrow; today
l regret that ii is impossible. At my
uncie's urgent desire, my marriage with
mis- daughter takes place this very day:
all the arrangements for the ceremony
are completed; the justice of the pence
VIII arrive in an hour. You probably
understand that our affair must be dc-
ferred for the present"
Roland had turned deadly pale; he
scarcely heard the last words; his eyes
rested only on Florence. At last with
a violent effort he murmured, almost
lunintelligibly:
You heard. What have you to say
Answer"
Florence stood as IL utterly crushed.
For the first time she realized how un.
,pardonable her weakness had been.
and that the decision which she had
regarded as sacrifice to lllial love
was really an act of treason to the man
to whom her promise and her faith
were pledged. In the consciousness of
this guilt, she did not even attempt
to defend herself, but, instead of an.
,swering. burst into passionate weeping.
Il know enough" said William in a
hollow tone. FAREWELL"
A fash OF triumph blazed in Ed
wards eyes, but he exulted too soon.
The moment when William turned
from her broke the spell which had
held the young woman captive. She
knew that il he crossed the threshold
she would lose him forever, and, ere he
reached 1t, she rushed forward, clasp
ing his arm with both hands.
William, don't leave ME so. You
see that was deceived, ensnarrd, and
that unfortunate promise was cxtorted
from me beside my fathers sick-bed.
They gave me no choice, and constant
ly told me you had given me up, unli,
! believed it,"
The young officer paused: his voice
still sounded harsh and bitter, but at
least he fingered.
Then choose now" he said. Now
the net that ensnared you is torn. ana
no one shall prevent your free decision.
Choose whose wife you will be-"
Yours! Yours!" cried Florence
with passionate fervor, as she rushed
into his arms. Protect me, William,
You do not know how they have tor
tured mel"
'Yes, l see it." he said, bending to-
ward her.
!. His resentment could not endure
against this touching entreaty. Clasp
ing her hand in his, he turned reso-
lutely to Harrison.
My fancee's explanation Is sufficient
for me. and. hope. for you also. AS
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-01-25


II is acknowledged that there Is no
country In the world so rich in the
number and variety Of useful grasses
and forage plants as the United States.
The investigations of the Division OF
Agrostology have demonstrated that
the country abounds in native species
adapted to nearly every variety of soil
and climate and to almost every re-
quirement. There are upland and low
land varieties, there are woodland and
prairie species, there are kinds which
exist only in the humid regions along
the coast. and there are others which
thrive in the arid regions OF the in
terror. Some are productive hay
grasses or afford abundant grazing,
while others again are valuable for
fixing drifting sands or retaining i'm
poverished or waste lands. There are
decorative species for the garden or
lawn, and not a few are useful in the
arts and manufacture. Grasses are
chiefly important, however, as food
plants for all kinds OF stock, yielding
beef. mutton, and other animal prod
ucts. which are source of great
wealth to the country. and their in
vestigation along these lines Is most
useful aud essentially practical work
of this department. The fine quality
Of the forage afforded by the native
grasses of our vast cattle ranges is a
matter of worldwide comment; the
perpetuation and improvement Of the
most valuable sorts are matters Of ex-
treme Importance, and these may well
be the subject of practical scientific in
vestigations at our hands.-Report
Dept. of Agriculture
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-01-25

once. Our marriage has long been
agreed upon. We shall find within our
lines justice of the peace and priest
Will perform the ceremony. Day after
tomorrow-tomorrow even-you can be
my wife. Then come what may. at
least nothing can separate US"
And my father?" replied the young
girl. with trembling voice. Must
he. In his last hour, call in vain for his
child? Must a strangers hand close
his eyes? So long as he breathes. my
place Is at his side"
You are right! | forgot. You are
bound; but, so, too, am I. You hear. 1
gave my word OF honor, and where
duty calls"
Duty? To whom? Your first, most
sacred duty is to protect me. | shall
stay. l have not the heart to leave nv
father. You will go, when you see that
| cling to you in mortal anguish? vii.
liam, our love is at stake!"
"And so is my honor! Florence,
Merclful heaven! Hear me! Do not
torture me longer by your entreaties,
Do you not understand that | must go
even though the whole happiness of
my life depended on my remaining,"
She really did not understand. The
spoiled, idolized daughter of the rich
planter could not believe that anything
could be more valued than herself
She had had before her eyes the dan
gerous example of passion which get
aside duty and honor to gain her hand.
Only an hour before she had heard the
confession from Edwards lips. From
William she always heard OF honor and
duty; and the old suspicion that there
was lack OF love stirred in her heart.
And yet, her whole soul drew her to
the man who seemed so hard and I'M
yielding-she would not lose him.
"William!" There was no reproach
in her voice now. The tones were
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-01-25

II has long been evident that the
rapidly increasing movement Of grain
and merchandise towards the south
ern seaboard would demand an in
crease OF shipping facilities on the
Mexican Gulf The most promising
seaport city is La Porte. at the head OF
galveston Bay. Peculiar natural ad-
vantages surround LaPorte, notably its
being the fartherest inland seaport on
the Gulf, having high dry land with
perfect drainage and the purest arte-
sian water, a climate unsurpassed In
the south and an attractive city site.
The American Land Co.. 1873 Madison
street, Chicago. is interested at La
Porte and announces the first general
sale OF property will be held Feby.
1A-17 1900
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-01-25

The method was tested at the In
diana station. The season was con-
sidered exceptionally favorable. THE
result of this experiment showed that
the peach tree was capable. after be-
ing deprived of all its roots and
branches, OF producing a magnificent
root system and top to correspond.
The dwarf pear, standard pear, Ger
man prune, and Early Richmond
cherry came next in order, the latter
making very little root development on
the pruned trees"
GUY f. MITCHELL
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-01-25
c..tra,inr and spay,ur Swine.


Young boars. not wanted for breed
ing should be castrated as early as is
convenient, says Farmers bulletin 100
of the Department OF Agriculture. This
may be done at any time after the pigs
are a month old. and If done at from
four to six weeks they will have fully
recovered before they are weaned. II
not done then it is better to wait until
month after weaving. so that they
will have become thoroughly accus-
toned to eating solid food. Spaying
young sows is no more difficult or
dangerous than castrating young
boars, and should be more generally
practiced. 1t can be done best when
they are between and months of
age, and, as the young sows are liable
to get with pig at any time after they
are months old, the spaying should
not be delayed too long. By the time
the pigs weigh from rs to 100 pounds
each they will be developed sufficient
ly to show which should be kept for
breeding animals, and the sooner the
others are spayed the better. Spayed
animals are always more quiet and
better feeders than open sows. make
better pork, and sell for bette: prices.
A spayed sow weighing 200 pounds
will dress from 10 to 20 pounds heavier
than an open SOW of the same live
weight; she will have heavier leaf and
inside lard, and there will be no dan
ger of loss from finding her in pig.
Packers and butchers will always pay
top prices for spayed sows, because
such animals are sure to be as good as
they look, while they will often refuse
to purchase open sows at any price,
or will take them only with a heavy
allowance for shrinkage.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-01-25

Efforts are being made to breed up
the Virginia persimmon. Persimmons
and coon hunts are intimately asso-
ciated. With the cold frosty nights OF
autumn comes the desire to follow the
dogs and hear that excited bark as a
coon is freed, and this weather also
takes the pucker out of the persimmon
and makes 1t toothsome alike to
darkey and to possum. The Tennessee
Experiment Station considers the wild
persimmon promising fruit CONNER
cially. The very limited culture which
it now receives is profitable and the
supply Is not equal to the demand.
These conditions have been an incen-
tive during the past few years to the
Improvement of the wild types. 1t is
expected that fruit will be secured
Of considerably larger size and one in
which the seeds do not constitute such
large proportion. or course the Jap
anese varieties form high and mar
ketable order OF fruit. but these are
more or less tender against cold.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-01-25
CHAPTER vi.

As the door closed behind her
cousin. Florence uttered sigh OF re-
lief. She had feared an instant out
break of the quarrel, which seemed at
an end. at least for the moment, but
the last threatening words OF the two
men had not escaped her notice.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-01-25
facts
For Sick
40
Women

F7rsf-flie medicine that
holds the record for the
largest number Of abso-
lutte Cures of female Ills
Is Lydia e. Pinkftsans's
Vegetable Compound.
Second Mrs., Pinltkiasss
can show by her Sefee.s
files In Lynn that q mill
Hon women have been
restored 10 health by her
medicine and advice.
Third-ANIeffers TO Mrs.
Pinkhans are received,
opened, read and an
swered by women only.
This fact Is certified TO by
the mayor and p0sf1,as-
fer of Lynn and others Of
Mrs. Pi1kisass,'!s own city.
Write for free book con-
tanning these certificates.
Every ailing woman Is
Invited to write TO Mrs.
Pinkisans and get her ADJ
vice free of charge.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-01-25

The Des aoInes Daily News is sent postpaid 20
any address for 81 year, IS cents for six
months, 50 cents for three months, and
20 cents for one month cash In advance.
IL is a condensed newspaper, giving all Important
news of both wars congress, Iowa legislature, mar-
kets and ali other events In brief form for busy.
readers. The News Is a member of the Associated
Press and Is first class paper In every respect
Splendid department for chi dren. Address,
THE NEWS, Ues Moines, Iowa,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-01-25

Nitrate of Soda.-Nitrate OF Soda
works particularly well on acid soils,
the residual soda tending to improve
their chemical character. In relation
to sulphate of ammonia the reverse is
true, owing to the residue being a
strong mineral acid. On quite acid
soils sulphate of ammonia acts inju-
riously at once or after a few years.
provided the land is not lined, treated
with wood ashes or dressed annually
with large amounts of stable manure.
This effect OF sulphate of ammonia
has been noticed at Kingston, Hope
Valley. and Abbott Run, in Rhode
Island; at North Hadley in Massachu-
sets: by Prof. Sanborn at Hanover.
N. H.. and by Prof. Phelps in Con-
necticut. The extended Rhode Island
experiments have shown the power of
lime in correcting these soil condi-
tons.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-01-25

Biggs-l am surprised to see you so
intimate with Smith after his shabby
treatment of you, Boggs-How can |
ever get even with him If don't win
his confidence New York Journal.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-01-25
The land Of bread and Bu,,,,

Young people who can do no better
elope to get married in order to create
a sensation
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-01-25

In France the bread is baked in rolls
about the sire of mans arm and four
feet long.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-01-25

IS the title of new illustrated pamph-
let just issued by the Chicago, Mil
waukee & st. Paul Railway, relating
more especially to the land along the
new line 1t is now building through
Bon Homme and Charles Mix counties
In South Dakota. 1t will be found very
interesting reading. A copy will be
mailed free on receipt Of 2-cent stamp
for postage. Address Geo. II. Heafford.
General Passenger Agent, Chicago, Ill.
Every man expects to be better of
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-01-25

never used so quick n cure as Piso's Cure for
Consumption. Ii. Palmer, Box iii, Seattle,
Wash, Nov. -, 1885,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-01-25

FITS Permanently Cured n onts nervousness sfte1
arst days of DIR. kline's Great Nerve Restores.
Bend for FREE S2.OO trial bottle and treatise
DR r. II. kLISF Ltd. s3l Arch St. Philadelphia, Pc
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-01-25

1t is always easier for us to buy
provisions when we are real hungry.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-01-25

The number of Buddists is COM
puted to be 1855, 10000
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-01-25

PUTNAM FADELESS DYES are fast
TO sunlight, washing and rubbing
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-01-25

People with good memories do not
necessarily have brains.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-01-25

have been handling Jerseys for
about u years. and have had several
cases where young heifers have given
milk before ever having calves, says
a contributor to Rural New Yorker. At
one time. yearling heifer was sucked
by some calves and brought to her
milk in such quantity that We MIXED
her regularly. and used her milk. but
could not state the amount, as 1t was
put in with that from the rest Of the
herd. She proved to be "non-breed-
err" and was sent to the butcher. ]
have heifer now. just year old. that
has so much of an udder that several
have asked whether she was not in
calf. She would, evidently, give milk
II would take II. Last summer. had
two heifers whose udders filled so that
/ MIXED them several months before
calving. but l do not consider this ad-
visabie when it can be avoided.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-01-25

Poultry bring quick returns. and
this is of Importance with men OF
small means.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-01-25

Unless the lambs are to be fattened.
feeding them oats should be stopped
after the season is advanced enough to
make good. nutritive grass. But the
oats. varied with some dry wheat bran.
will be needed by the eve until her
milk dries up. In this way eve may
be kept in milk longer than she is
likely to be when she grows only one
lamb, and receives only the usual
treatment given to ewes with lambs
There will also be two lambs instead
OF one, and both better than the one
would have been IL it received only
ordinary feed and care.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-01-25

II is reported that packers are no
longer demanding very heavy hogs,
and one that weighs ESQ pounds Is
now considered a good one.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-01-25

Every man expects to be better of
some day.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-01-25

Lydia E. Pinkham Med. Co, Lynn. Masa
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-09-21

The statement Of the treasury ball
anccs in the general fund, exclusive
OF the Sl5o.o00. 900 god reserve in the
division of redemption, on the 18th.
showed; Available cash balance
S~i35.56e.767; gold, S73,694.65l.
Walter NJ. Davis, assistant postmas-
ter Of Kansas City, Mo-, has been re-
moved by the postmaster there. No
re~son is assigned. but the action will
he confirmed by the postmaster gen
eral.
Failures for the week ended the
18th, al reported by X. q. Dun a. Co..
were 1875 in the United States against
ii9 last year, and 30 in Canada Against
81 last year.
Gen.. James S. Martin, of Salem. ILL.,,
was. on the 14th, reelected. for the
twelfth time. commander at the
Southern Illinois Soldiers and Sailors
reunion.
The post office department is ar
ranging for an efficient mail service
for the army in China.
The National Association of Next
can Veterans will meet at Cleveland.
o. next wear.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-09-21
A SAFE RoBBER CAPTURED.
A Pair Of Them Captured with the
Tools Of Their Trade in
Their P~ossessiOn

st. Louis, Sept. 1s.-Harry Meyer.
alias Muldoon, a thief Of national rep
utation, GA years old, with snowy
white hair, occupies a cell in the Four
Courts holdover. In another cell a
short distance away is Eldred Cloud.
IA years old, a relative of Meyer by
marriage. The two were arrested yes
terday morning about six o'clock at
the western approach of the Eads
bridge. They are charged with
blowing" q safe at Millstadt, ILL.,, .
small town about three miles from
Bellevillc.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-09-21
A MISSING MINISTER.
Rev. C.. l.. smith, of lakewood. Mo-
Missing from His Home for
q Week

st. Louis, Sept. 1s.-Rev. G. l.. Smith,
for the past six years pastor Of the
Methodist Episcopal church south in
Kirkwood, has been absent from home
for over a week, and his absence is
causing considerable anxiety to his
son and his close friends and members
of his congregation, who hold him in
love and esteem. DIR. Smith has been
very prominent in the Southern Meth
odist church for many years. and for
sever or eight years has been sccre-
tary of the st. Louis conference. That
body will meet at st. Johns church in
this city tomorrow, and DIR. Smiths
absence at this time has naturally
caused special anxiety.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-09-21
SIX z N TO A CRISP.
shock,ag Results Of = Fire In sal,a,los
Army Day Nursery vt Cin-
cIrnAtl.

Cincinnati, Sept. ls.--Six lives wers
lost. ut least two persons We're fatal.
IL injured and several others wer,
seriously burned In a Are on East
Front street last evening. The fire
was in an old four-story tcncmen,
building occupied by the Salvation
Army as "a day nursery for little chill.
dren, and four of the victims killed
were very little children that Mad
been left there to be cared for while
their parents were out gaining a live
lihood. Another victim was a man
who persisted in "a fruitless attempt 10
save the life Of his little four-year-old
boy.
All Of the dead bodies were burned
to a crisp and the charred remains OF
James Harkins were c%lasping what
was left of his little son Herbert.
All of the victims and those injured
belonged to or were in the nursery
except James Harkins, who came 10
the rescue of his orphans.
There were only 20 in the nursery
on the upper floors at the time of
the fire, and eight of them escaped
without injury.
The property loss was only $500.
The building was located at 403 East
Front street.
On account of the cold weather n
fire had been started i'm the stove for
the little tots who are cared for there
during the day while their mothers
are engaged at work elsewhere. II rs
thought that this caused the fire
through some defect i'm the fine.
Most of the mothers knew nothing
Of the calamity until they we're
through with their days work, and
were taken to the hospitals or lie
morgue TO identify their children. A.
both of these places as well as about
the burned building the scenes were
understandable.
The firemen made heroic efforts 10
rescue women and children. but most
of those on the upper floors sycre be-
yond hope.
The Office floor was used as n church.
the second floor as headquarters for
tlt dtNAitult anu loi toohiiiE. dIl the
upper floors for the nursery. The
women and children could be seen
from these upper stories pleading for
help when the stairways were cnyel-
oped in flames.
The fire occurred rear the river
front. the most densely-populated
part of the city. The nursery is near
the old Spencer house, and children
from that tenement were in The
burned building.
The fire was o controlled. and
the work of removing the dead and in
jured was began. The patrol wagons
rushed TO the hospitals first and there
separated the dead from the dyii . be-
fore going to the morgue.
The mission was in charge of eiaiT
Captains Erickson, Anderson and Me-
Kenny. who conducted kindergatcn
as well as other instruction for The
little ones while their mothers were
working out"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-09-21

Kokomo. Ind. Sept. 17.-Owen w.
Main, a leading Jackson township resi-
dent, is defendant in "A divorce action
brought by his wife. Mary j. Main.
The defendant is 50 years of age and
was IS when he married the plaintiff.
aged %. She alleges %nonsupport.
claiming that one calico dress was all
he purchased for her in the four years
OF their welded life. She also AYERS
nnwarrautcd jealousy and ;nhuman
treatment. She secured an injunction
restraining the o-ctogenarian husband
from disnosing OF his property.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-09-21
A TERRIFIC EXPLOSION.
Several Britain n Indian Omcers
Killed and Wounded while
Destroying Gunpowder.

London, Sept. 1s.-The British com
mandcr at Taku cables that a fatigue
party engaged in destroying gunpow-
der Mt Tung Chow, has been blown
up. Eleven Welsh fusilcers were
wounded, two British Indian soldiers
were killed and 10 Indian soldiers
were wounded, and Capt. Hill and II
British Chinese infantry soldiers were
wounded.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-09-21
Neck Broken.

Washington. Ind. Sept. IL because
one man in the crowd had not been
asked 10 drink with the others. seven
coal miners got into a free-for-all fight
in James Conroy's saloon at Mont
gomery. n mining town seven miles
east Of here. Lawrence Allen was
struck in the face during the fight
and he fell to the fioor with n broken
neck. Death resulted instantly. One
Tincole is in Jail charged with having
delivered the fatal blow.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-09-21

Laporte. Ind. sept. 1.-THE street
fair at Knox has closed. The feature
of the Midway performances. which
took place ON the main street of the
town. was the appearance of Rev. Mr..
Luck. pastor Of the Christian church.
who improved the opportunity To
reach the masses by preaching from
a booth located in the midst of the
vaudeville performers. The fair pro-
moters adopted this novel method OF
counteracting any possible immoral
influence Of the exhibit.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-09-21
HOOSIER HAPPENINGS
Told in Brief by Dispatches from
Various Localities

indianapolis. Ind Sept. ls.-Rural
free delivery in Indiana has been es-
tablished as fellows:
Colfax. Clinton county: length of route.
Is miles. population, 900. carrier. Vincent
T.. Barnett.
kendallvillc. Noble county. length, %
miles: area, n square miles, population.
$40: carrier. A. i. Van Nimas.
Pittsboro. Hendricks county: length. "A
miles: area. 80 square miles; population.
Loss: carrier, Henry 7. Kirk.
Rossville. clinton county. length, -
miles; area. IS square miles. population.
TO, carrier. David NJ. solomon. Post OF
ffccs al Watkins and Smalls 10 be discon-
tinaed.
West Terre Hante, Nigo county; length,
- miles; area, 81 square miles; population,
T5; carrier. Warren A. Sanford. Post Of
flee at Bloomtown TO be supplied by rural
carrier.