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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-17
MAGIC OF FIGURES.
Trick In Simple Subtraction That viii
Puzzle Every One.

You can never tell what figures will
do. OF course they are truthful, If
properly handled, but some of them
are capable of the most bewildering
antics. Here is a method by which
figures may be made to tell secrets in
a way that will astonish those who
are not informed about how to do the
figuring" Ask some person to put
down unknown to you a number COM
posed of three figures (say 1922. Tell
him to transpose the figures (making
267) and to subtract the lesser from
the greater. Then ask him to tell you
the first figure OF the result, and you
instance, your first number in the
present example is 1852, which trans
posed makes 267. Subtract 267 from
1872 and you have 495. The only fig
ure that you are told is 4, the first
of the result. All you have to do is
you 5, the last figure, and the central
figure is always 9. So your number
will be 495. This is true in all cases
where only three figures are used in
making up a number. The central
figure will always be 9 when the trans
posed number is subtracted from the
original number, and the two end
figures when added together will make
0. So, knowing either the first or last
figure of the result, you can give the
entire number
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-17
FAT GIRLS
Are Popular In Tuuis, But There IL a
Different View Here.

VIC" hoEes
In Tunis plumpness constitutes the
popular idea of female beauty. Among
manageable young ladies of that
province, slenderness of form and
delicacy of proportion are regarded as
Disqualification for the welded state.
The fatter the maiden, the better
chance she has of making a good and
early match, and the loveliest litheness
remains unwooed, while homely corpu-
lcnce can pick and choose from a
throng of eligible suitors. Thus coun-
tries vary in their tastes! For over
heard a man and a woman seated be-
hind me at a place of amusement the
other night discussing some avoirdu-
ly declared he abhorred the squeezed
in, corseted look of this Junoesque per-
son. Il would rather see bag OF
bones that would slip round
You mean rattle" interjected the
woman. mo, l don't! | mean slip;
bones are plant and seem to be at ease
at every movement. Youth should be,
and is, thin, but it doesn't improve you
women when you do grow plump to
brace up like that" "Oh, nothing sat-
isles you men," laughed the woman.
Then the drum in the orchestra
banged, and his muttered denial was
lost in noise. But the modish figure
had been observed since then, and it
is found to be in great perfection
among those smart" girls, who APP
parently wear eighteen-inch belts.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-17
Identification.

There are not many men who are
better known in Detroit that Detective
Pat O'Neil He has two boys of whom
he is justly proud. The other day he
was walking with his two sons and
meeting several friends he stopped to
talk with them. The boys were dress
ed In exactly the same way and to
outsiders they looked as near alike as
two grapes in a bunch. Are they
twins, Pat?'' asked one of the friends.
"Oh, no." replied Mr.. O'Neil. well, by
George, don't see how you tell them
apart" ventured another Of the
friends. "Oh, that's easy" said Pat.
This one is five and the other Is six
years old" mo, papa" exclaimed the
latter of the two boys, hes six and
I'm fye."
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-17
RICH IN MEMORIES

The Long Neglected Harrison Manston
Finds New Owner.
The long-neglected Harrison man
sion at North Bend, O., has been pur-
chased recently by Mrs. o. H. Hall of
Cincinnati. for the sum Of $4,000, and
is to be preserved in commemoration
of the illustrious men who have been
sheltered within its walls. 1t was built
in 1914 by Gen. William Henry Harri-
son, who presented II to his bride
There he dwelt until he went to the
White House. and where his nine chill
dren and his illustrious grandson.
Benjamin Harrison, were born. At
the time the house was built Harri-
son was governor of the Northwestern
Territoy, and as the conqueror OF Te-
cumseh was a national hero. Those
were exciting days. times of great per-
sonal danger, and no conveniences,
and the Harrison mansion, simple as
it was, was regarded then as aristo-
cratic and stately. The hospitality of
its halls was famous. Not a day pass
ed that Ii did not afford entertainment
for many guests. 1t is said that on
occasions no less than sixty guests sat
down together at the long mahogany
1t Is said that the bride was not con-
tent unless her cook served three
kinds of meat on the festive board at
times when cattle were scarce, when
settlements were hundreds of miles
apart. But wild duck and the fish in
the rivers were plentiful, and no
group of strangers or guests even. pass
ed the gate in their days journey who
were not begged to remain and share
! the prodigal generosity Of their host
and hostess. In those days the estate,
now sadly dwindled to seven acres,
was composed of 900 acres. From
Gen. Harrison the estate passed to his
son, John Scott Harrison, a gentle,
amiable man, with no financial abil-
ity. He lived there until his death in
1878, his property gradually diminish
ing until at his death he was actu-
ally a dependent. Benjamin Harrison
was born there and 1t was his home
until his, marriage, when he moved to
indianapolis. For years the old
house has been vacant. The gardens
have been overrun with wild, insolent
weeds, the fields deserted, the great
rooms and halls lonely and dead. Not
even the ghost of former laughter and
hospitality has echoed for years along
it's spiral staircases. The spider, pitt
full tenant, has swung his tent ropes
from rafter to ratter. The lofty heads
of the old oaks sigh among their lofty
crests at the saddened picture.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-17

while the doctor came in and out, ex-
pecting every moment that change
which did not come. but which must
come at last.
1t came when the wild night was
waning towards daybreak. with a
quickening of the languid pulse and
the faintest tinge of color to the pallid
cheek. She stopped over him. believ-
ing, with all novice's delightful hope.
that these signs were signs of improve
ment; but the color mounted to a hec-
tic flush, the pulse throbbed faster and
faster, and suddenly he started up and
looked at her with strange wildness in
his eyes.
Il will go! will co." he cried. But
you will believe me?"
She sprang up and threw her arms
about his neck, uttering incoheTent
words of love and passion; but he had
fallen back on his pillow painfully
flushed now, and his breath came in
hot gasps.
"She will not kiss me! My darling
will not kiss me! Never again." he
moaned. What was it she said? All
that is over now. How can l ever for
get what has broken my hearth"
The words died away in a sobbing
whisper and the doctor, coming back
at that moment, found him thus, toss
ing restlessly from side to side, uncon-
scious still, but actively unconscious,
with the frenzy racking his brain.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-17
IN THE LAKE COUNTRY

of Northern Illinois, Wisconsin, Min
nesota and Michigan, there are hun
dreds of the most charming Summer
Resorts awaiting the arrival of thou
sands of tourists from the South and
East.
Among the list of near by places
are Fox Lake, Delavan, Lauderdale.
Waukesha, Oconomowoc, Palmyra
The Dells at Kilbourn, Elkhart and
Madison, while little further off are
Minocqua, Star Lake, Frontenac,
White Bear. Minnetonka and Mar
quette on Lake Superior.
For pamphlet Of Summer Homes
for 1900" or for copy of our hand
somely illustrated Summer book, en-
titled "In The Lake Country" apply
to nearest ticket agent or address
with four cents in postage, Geo. H.
Heafford, General Passenger Agent,
Old Colony Building. Chicago, Ill.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-17
Another Article Tabooed.

A Spruce street physician who Is a
dietician to the extent of being known
as a crank on the subject, is warning
all his patients not to eat celery, which
has always been regarded as not only
harmless but actually beneficial. This
doctor claims to have discovered that
the soil in which celery is grown is
laden with germs of enterie fever, and
that in the ordinary process Of wash
ing it is impossible to remove all Of
the soil, any portion Of which. he says,
if taken into the system, would contain
enough germs of typhoid to fill a hos
pital. And now his patients are won
dering what is to come next.-Phila'
delphia Record.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-17
Small Denomina lions Coined.

In Turkey the unit of value is the
piastre, which is divided into forty
paras, while the para is divided into
three aspes. AS the piastre is only
worth A cents. the para is worth a
little more than a tenth of a cent, and
an aspe is worth a trifle over one
twenty seventh of a cent. When an
American in Turkey wants to feel rich,
he goes forth and buys some 2,700
aspes, which he spends with lavish
hand over the bargain counters of the
Oriental bazaars.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-17
Chica9o's Populat ton.

Stephen d. Griffin, supervisor OF the
public school census, estimates that
the population of Chicago may reach
the 100000 mark this year. 1.-TWO
years ago." said Mr.. Griffin, "the
school census showed 100000 per-
sons in the city. Chicago has not
grown any smaller since then. We
are taking especial care of the Hitter
acy figures this year because of the
state demands" OF the 1,150 census
books issued for the precincts only
ITS remain to be filled in.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-17

"Oh. Don! Don! Don't you under
stand? l will never leave you--never,
never!" she cried.
His fingers closed upon hers with a
feeble pressure and look almost of
holding her hand. he fell asleep.
Ito be continued.)
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-17
Story OF Rapid Growth,

Some time ago an lola man contract
ed to make plat of the town. Since
then there have been fifteen additions
to the city, and the new ones are COM
ing in so rapidly that he hasn't been
able to figure when he will finish his
task. The growth of gas town is
like unto that of sunflower when the
sign is right.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-17
FRANCE TO OFFER HER SERVICES
Rumor In Washington OF Peace Overtures
to England.

WASHINGTON, May 13.-In diplomatic
circles rumor is current that France
has determined to offer to Great Brit
ain her good Offices looking to bring
ing about peace in South Africa. 1t
was said that France would couch the
offer in such language that it could
give no offense to England. Another
rumor had il that President Kruger
had indicated his willingness to
acknowledge the dependence of the
Transvaal and would guarantee the
reforms demanded by the English last
year. These reports were traced, after
some effort, to an attache OF one OF the
foreign embassies. Attempts to obtain
from NJ. Cambon, French ambassador,
an affirmation or denial of the rumors
were futile. In some quarters the
stories are given full credence.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-17
The Title of Honor.

Two workingmen were looking at
an illustrated paper containing por-
traits of heroes of the war in South
Africa. On coming to a picture Of
Lord Roberts, one Of them read out:
Field Marshal Lord Roberts. V. c.,
G. C. B. What's G. c. B. mean,
Jim?" why, generally called Bobs.
OF course. Didn't you know that"
answered his friend scornfully.-AD.
swers.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-17

Lost Creek Tyre: If Miss Olga Meth
ersole will fetch her "Sapho" to this
camp and act it. she will be treated
like a high-born lady and protected
from legal and religious interference,
no matter how many involuntary
bushes she may pull out Of our old
raountain tanned faces.-Denver Post
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-17
Big Attorneys Fees.

Some big attorneys fees were paid
in the Clark case. Ex-senator Faulk-
ner of West Virginia, looked after Mr.
Clark's interests, and ex-senator Ed
munds, who has represented Marcus
Daily, is understood to have been paid
$4,000 misunderstanding Letter.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-17
s. egaEaDazS
- .ys
Ills of :.
Women

Tho derangensenfs Of
fho female organism that
breed all Xmas of trouble
and which ordinary pra0-
too docs mot cure, arc tho
very things that give way
promptly 10 L yasIa e. Pink
hams Vegetable Conn
pound.
Uterine and ovarian
troubles, Sidney troubles,
alterations, faxsss0rs, un-
usual discharges, back
aches and painful periods
those arc tho Ills that
hang on AND wreck health
and happiness and dis
position.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-17
Sorting Hogs Brlstles In China.

An example Of patient industry Is
the sorting of hogs bristles as it is
carried on at Tien-Tsin, China. Each
bristle of the 100000 Kilograms ex-
ported from that place in 1898 had to
be picked out, measured and placed in
the bundle of hairs of corresponding
length; and the different lengths by
which the hairs are sorted are numer.
GUS
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-17

At the recent meeting of the Michi-
gan minister's in this city the penalty
for player trumping his or her part
ners ace was fixed at ninety years in
Jail, the property of the criminal to
be conf1scated by the association
Kalamazoo Gazette News.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-17

Consumption is germ disease. Inc
germs are everywhere, but they can
not get hold of you unless you get your
lungs ready for them by neglecting a
cold or falling to properly cure a
cough. The important merit of Nor
ley's Honey Pectoral is, that while 1t
cures quickly it cures thoroughly. Sold
by agent in every town.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-17

lido not believe Piso's Cure Tor Consumption
has IN equal for coughs and colds.-JoHH h
BOYER, Trinity Springs, Ind, Feb. 10, 1900
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-17

I had nervous trouble for years,
which at times completely Frustrated
me and made life not worth living. |
tried many physicians and no end OF
nerve and other remedies without re-
lief. Mr.. NJ. J. Crews, merchant, Ma
10y, Iowa, persuaded me to try Nor
ley's Sarsaparilla and Iron. The very
first bottle went to the right spot. for
felt complete change and now, after
using six bottles in all | am perfectly
well. MRS. LETTIE FISHER.
Sold by agent in every town.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-17
Are You Using Aliens Foot Easeg

1t is the only cure for Swollen,
Smarting, Burning, Sweating Feet,
Corns and Bunions. Ask for Aliens
Foot-Ease, a powder to be shaken into
the shoes. At all Druggists and Snoe
Stores, 25c. Sample sent FREE. Ad-
dress Allen s. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-17
Tn, shrlners at Washington.

Four, c. a. o. will sell round trip ex-
cursion tickets to Washington at one
fare for round trip. For maps rates,
etc, address J. c. Tucker, G. N. A., 23I
Clark St., Chicago.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-17

Moves the bowels each day. In or.
der to be healthy this Is necessary,
Acts gently ON the liver and kidneys.
Cures sick headache. Price 25 and 5Oc.
BE sure you are right, then let the
girl go ahead.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-17
Americans occupy More Towns.

MANILA, May 1.-THE towns OF
Hilongus, Maasin and Leyte have
been occupied by troops of the Forty
third regiment. The enemy opposed
the landing of the troops and their
losses were heavy. There were three
American casualties.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-17

The Bible exhorts us to that patient
continuance in well doing that is nee
essary to the building OF Christlike
character.-Rev. John r. Shannon.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-17

A. c. Holmes, of Walton, N. Y,
whose wife died a few months ago,
advertised for another spouse, speci-
flying that No. 2 must be content to
wear 'a lot of nice clothes" left by
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-17

Dropsy treated free by DR.. II. II. Green's
Sons, of Atlanta, Ga The greatest dropsy
specialists in the world. Read their adyer.
tisement in another column Of this paper.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-17

Never salt beef.in cooking, because
it extracts the juices and toughens the
fibre.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-17

However much actors may quarrel
they generally make up" before the
performance.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-17

DyeIng Is as simple as washing when
you use PUTNAM FADELESS DYES.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-17

FITS PermanontlyCurod. NO nts nervousness after
drst days use Of DIR. klue's Great Nerve Restorcr.
Send for FREE S2.OO trial bottle aud treatiss.
Du H. II. kLINH. Ltd. gJl Arch ST., Philadelphia IA
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-17

has a wonderful record
of absolute cures of these
troubles "a constant
series of SUCCESSES for
thirty years. Thousands
of women vOuoh for this.
Their letters constantly
appear I'm this paper.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-17

Wheat costs 81 a bushcl in Cape
Town. Livery teams hire for $25 4
day.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-17

II all the microbes were elephants
some women wouldn't make any more
fuss about them.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-17
gIH PER WEEK

A salary OF sIs per week and expenses will
be paid TO man with one or two horse rig TO in
troduce our Poultry Compound and Lice Killer
among Farmers. Address, with stamp, Acme
Mfg Co., Des Molnes, Iowa.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-17

The so-called leaders OF the people
are dealers in their own wares for the
sake of the profits.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-17

Books and papers are printed by ma
chinery, but it requires brains to write
them and TO read them.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-17
Nervous Prostitution,

Keep your eye on the individual who
does you an unexpected favor.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-17

Mrs. Winslow'A Soothing syrup.
For children teethng, softens the gums reduces In
dammatiou aliays pain. cures wind collie. Csc bottle
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-17

Send for Choice Recipes
by Walter Baker & Co. Ltd. Dorchester, Mass.
mailed free. Mention this paper.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-17

Lydia E. PInkham's Vegetable Compound
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-03-19
MONEY IN OLD RorrLEs.
One Man in Philadelphia HES Made
100000 out Of Thorn.


One Man in Philadelphia Has Made
100000 Out of Them.
Very few people are aware OF the
immense profits to be accrued in the
gathering, handling and selling OF old
glass bottles. The traffic is large
one, and by following it closely sew
eral devotees OF the calling have
amassed comfortable fortunes. This
is particularly true OF one old man
who is well known downtown, and
who has been gathering old bottles for
40 years, says Philadelphia paper.
He is easily worth over half a million
and today works Just as hard as he
did when FIRST building up his 81
ness. The old fellow drives his own
wagon, and there is hardly a club
steward in town who has not done
business with him. Bottles from this
source must be paid for, OF course, and
this takes away good portion OF the
profit. The real income is derived
from the bottles found in back yards
and back alleys, and from those given
by housekeepers who do not know or
else do not care for their value. In
the summer, when glass factories are
closed, there is always a strong de-
mand for old bottles from all sources,
and the person who owns them can
charge his own price. In the clean
ing and sorting Of them a great many
persons are employed, and they all
make good wages.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-03-19
Views which Supply = student with In
tcliectvai Tools.

Views which Supply student with In
teuectvai Tools.
Boards Of trustees VIII be henceforth
inclined to place restrictions upon the
freedom OF teaching, while, on the
other hand. they will be the more in
clined to exercise great care in the
selection Of the men to whom they ac-
cord discretion, says Review OF Re
views. Further than that It is now
admitted that the colleges and univer-
stiles are not in their nature we'll
suited to be centers of agitation or
propaganda, but rather tNat their
sphere is disciplinary study and calm,
scientific research. The object OF the
schools Of higher learning should be
not so much to give the student a set
OF views as to supply bim with intel
lectual tools and methods, 80 that he
may in due time find his way to con-
clusions of his own. A college profess
sor is citizen and a man. Even in
Germany, where one expects TO find
restraint and regulation, the univer-
sity professors are seldom conscious OF
any limitations under their perfect
freedom to utter and to teach what
tver they believe We cannot afford
in this country to muzzle any OF our
teachers. Their freedom will be use
ful in ten thousand cases where it
might be harmful in one. This, OF
course, applies to men whose function
is really that of teaching. Sometimes
men find themselves in college chairs
who do not rightly belong there.
Some socialists make excellent profess
sors OF political economy; others do
not. Thus some OF the foremost uni
yersity economists Of Germany ara
socialists; but, on the other hand,
some OF the foremost socialists OF Ger
many would be wholly out OF place
in the universities This is an obVi-
GUS distinction, yet Il is sometimes lost
sight OF when men discuss this ques-
tion OF the freedom OF teaching. There
are cases where it is the teacher rath-
er rather than th teaching that is
at the bottom Of the controversy.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-03-19
PUSHING TOWARD PANNEE.
Indian AllOtments Appraised,
Right Of Way Secured.

Pawnee, March lo- Work on the
Oklahoma Eastern was resumed Tues
day last in manner that will inoure
trains running into Pawnee by May
let. $. L. Taggert. special Indian
agent from Washington, cams in last
Saturday and Immediately went TO
work on the appraisement OF the In-
dian allotments. On Monday w, Fl.
Coyle and Henry Asp of Guthrie, pro-
moters Of this lroad, came in TO assist
in the final isettlement OF the right OF
way. Mr.. Taggert was very careful
with bis work, and went on foot over
the entire route. About ave miles OF
the route was on Indian allotments
and the whole was appraised at s7i7.-
90. The amount Of land taken up by
the right OF way on the different al
lotments ran from one one-hundredth
TO nine md one-half lacres The set
Element with the Indians was made
and the money paid over which leaves
no obstacle in the way for the early
construction OF the road. The bridge
across the cimarron at Ripley is com
pleted and the bridge gang is now at
work on the bridge across saltwater
Creek. The entire grade is finished
between Ripley aud Saltwater and
the track will be completed by April
lst. Rapid progress win be made on
the line between here and saltwater
as there are no bridges Of any consid.
erable size to build and a large
amount of grade has already been
completed A large force cf .sn and
teams are now at work along the line
and In pawnee on the road. The
builders claim that trains can be run
into Pawnee on May lst.