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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-10

Choosing its own way the auto had
taken the centre OF the street and
was getting ready 20 make an inde-
pendent run 10 Pawtucket when IL was
overhauled and held up.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-10
Chat 4bouf
People.

saw funny runaway. Monday
night. My attention was first attract
ed by the shouts of two men who were
shouting whoa" as they ran along
Benefit street
No plungfng Bucephalus was IN the
street; no pretty maiden was in peril
ana ! ala not even hear the rumble of
wheels.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-10

Presently a man came out OF a near
oy house To ascertain what was caus-
ing the commotion.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-10

Reciprocity with the United States
Is policy as TO which all interests in
Cuba are standing together. IL IL a
necessity OF the situation fixed by the
late war with Spain. There is force
i'm the Cuban position that our political
protectorate implies an economic pro-
tectorate. To deny fair commercial
concessions 20 Cuba I'm order to force
the movement for annexation would
sully the American name. "-Phlladel-
phia Ledger.
IF Mr. Roosevelt would rather be
right than be president. after the ex-
piration OF his present term he can
ignore the scalawags who go as dele
gates from the south 20 the Republi-
can National conventions and confer
the Offices on men Of worth and stand
ing. Presently Mr.. Roosevelt will
find how much harder IL Is TO he vir-
tuous In practice than in theory
Denver Republican
Attempts that have been made
hitherto to break I'm upon the Demo-
cratic organization In the south by
political appointments have not proved
fruitful. Men of character do not
change their politics for a postofhce."
Philadelphia Times.
Another official report has reached
Washington concerning the alarming
mortality among the natives OF Alaska
and the Aleutian Islands The dis
eases which have afflicted them are
principally those imported along with
the advent Of civilized man. proving
again that contact with civilization Is
dangerous TO the savage" e"-Pittsburg
Dispatch
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-10

he showed -ap the climax OF tha
ludicrous episode came.
He who was funbling for the brake
looked up and shouted In sheer des-
peration; Say DO you belong 20 this?
lf you do. come and stop it,
The man allowed that the auto be-
longed 90 doctor aud the latter was
called out and took charge OF his prop
erty.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-10

said the Cheerful Idiot.-"Have YOU
heard any news from the far east?"
Said the Doleful One-"T have not"
Said the Cheerful IDIOT heard
that the ruler OF Afghanistan was
dead But IL may be Ameer rumor."
Said the DoIefuI one Rats
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-09-05

A London fog is an expensive vista
ton. A day of it, counting the day at
eight hours. Is estimated to cost any
thing from 100000 to 100000 in hard
cash. No small proportion Of this goes
to the gas and electric light companies,
which have to supply about a third
more power than usual. But there are
also the railways. Fog signaling Is
expensive. At Chaplain Junction alone
$50 has been spent by single railway
company during days fog in extra
pay to the plate layers. When the red
light cannot be seen at distance of a
hundred yards, the plate layers become
fog signalers, and for this they are paid
a shilling day In addition to their
regular wages and fourpence per hour
overtime. providing the overtime does
not run into second shilling.-London
Chronicle
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-09-05
The Audubon County Fair.
Big Crowds Attendance First Day Exceeds Expectations
The Exhibits Are All Good.

The Extra band was up. There were
sixteen of the of the boys and they wore
nice, new uniforms and they9discoursed
good music. They are credit to our
neighboring town below and an attrac-
tion to the fair.
Secretary Weighton and President
Hoover have worked diligently and have
succeed in giving good fair. There has
been some dissatisfaction about the
premiums being too small on most things.
1t is easy to criticise, but often hard to
do better yourself. The directors fixed
the premiums. They have had expert
ence and are men OF good judgement.
The gambling outfits have been ruled
ont this year. That is creditable.
There are several concessions granted
that are as good as it is possible for
those things to be. There is one or
two, however, that we think should not
be there, One is negro who submits
his head for an egg target. The other
is the protested snake eating Both are
disgusting coarse and british.
Ben Train and Cal Marlin are acting
as assistant secretaries. w. II. Netf is
starter at the races. Horace Bartlett,
! Elmore Ellie, and Geo. Somers are judges
, and W. Cloughley and Geo. Ellis time
keepers.
The races yesterday we're good Es
pecalS the running race was pretty
race. The $50 trot was won by Exten
uate in 2:2Il4, TriIby getting second.
The 2:27 trot or pace was won by Lottie
Raven in 2:29, q. q. second. The run
was won by Title, time 81, Jack Tiger
second.
The Atlantic fair is running this week
but il does not seem to he affecting our
fair much. IL perhaps draws some away
from the south part OF the county. The
officers got into difficulty about the 30
lection OF dates and could not agree, 50
disagreed and'both held the same dates
As our directors met firstsand selected
these dates fret, and notified all fairs 10
this district OF the selection, the fault
seems to lie with Atlantic. The date
was ours as we had first selected and
published 1t. We understand Atlantic's
races are off but the fair is going on
The ponies and the dogs are quite @
show in themselves and give lots Of en-.
tertainment.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-09-05
Al Anecdote of Verdi.


The first production of Verdrs op-
era "Othello" took place at Milan, and
all the prominent musical critics Of Eu-
rope foregathered In the Cathedral
City in honor of the occasion Among
them was a Partisan journalist Of wide
reputation and admitted authority in
the musical world. His first care on
his arrival In Milan was to seek out
Verdi and ask to be allowed to be pres
ent at one of the final rehearsals.
The composer received him with ex-
treme politeness, but replied that he
could not possibly grant his request,
as he had decided that the rehearsals
were to be absolutely private, and he
could not make an exception In the ia
vor of any one journalist, however dis
tinguished.
The Paris critic, far from pleased at
this answer, protested that In these
circumstances his account Of the opera
might not be all he should like It to
be. you see." he explained to the
composer, who affected not quite to
understand, 81 shall have to telegraph
my article the same evening. 1t will
necessarily be hastily written. and the
impression in Paris the next day may
suffer in consequence"
But Verdi was more than equal to
the occasion. my dear sir" he made
answer, 81 do not write for the next
day" The critic bowed hiIpself out.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-09-05
BRITISH BANK CLERKS.
sumptuary Laws Trying on Those
with Slim Purses.

Win Sth"
Bank clerks generally look SO sleek
and comfortable and are almost In
variably so well groomed that their
grievances rarely receive patient hear
ing.
One who was recently dismissed for
the terrible crime Of smoking pipe
in a city cafe during one Of the hours
sacred to what is called by city courte-
sy lunch writes, giving list OF re-
strictions which he declares are alb
surd.
No clerk is allowed to smoke q pipe
I'm the streets during banking hours or
at lunch.
The average clerks salary is not SO
very high, but nevertheless he must
wear a silk hat and cane to the office,
dressed as one with double the salary.
Wearing a cap to business Is not to be
thought of, as 1t is an objectionable
offense in the eyes Of the bank officials.
The salary Of the average bank clerk
ranges from about 80 shillings q week,
but in many banks the salary is much
lower and the chances Of promotion
very small.
A clerks money is greatly diminished
by his having to subscribe to numerous
funds, such as sports fund, TO keep
the cricket or football grounds in order,
which he himself is never able to see.
Saturday is no holiday for him. as he
does not leave the office on those days
until about or o'clock.
1t must not be supposed that the
days work of bank clerk ends with
the closing Of the bapk to customers.
In fact, 1t only begins at that time
London Express.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-09-05
Cameron Ross Hurt.

Last evening, Cameron Ross when
getting into his buggy near the park
was caught between the buggy and the
wheel, and had his leg broken. He
pluckily got into the buggy and turned
the team into the chain 80 they we're
caught. He was carried up into DIR.
Miller's Office and it was found the large
bone in his left leg was broken just
above the knee. DR.. Miller set it and
the patient was then put in spring
wagon and taken home last night
Cameron Ross is a son of Mr.. Mrs. and
George Ross, of Cameron township. He
is popular young man and his friends
we're sorry to hear of so sad an accident
Detailing him.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-09-05
THE BURGLARS BIBLE.
He Said That He Would Get 1t Back
Again, and He Did.

again, anu ne DAus
Senator John c. Spooner of Wiscon-
sin when O young man was attorney
for two men charged with stealing.
There had been taken from the men a
well worn Bible and small drawer.
On the fly leaf of the Bible was the In
scription, ITO My Darling Boy, From
Mother"
The trial was held the next day, and
the future senator made brilliant
speech to the jury. He exhibited the
Bible and pointed to the inscription,
and without leaving their seats the
jury returned verdict of Not guilty"
After the trial the young men gave
the lawyer $50.
Boys" said Mr.. Spooner as they
were about to separate, II am curious
to know why you carry that Bible and
the empty drawer" Then the senator
listened with establishment to the his
tory of his clients.
1--WE are professional safe blowers
and have been for five years. This BIZ
BILE has double cover and opens like
this (here the self confessed criminal
pressed a hidden spring in the thick
cover and disclosed a hollow In which
there lay two steel files and a small
saw, ''and this old drawer has a secret
bottom, where we keep our TOOLS"
The future senator confiscated the
Bible and the drawer.
One of the thieves shouted angrily,
"We1l get those things back yet, you
mark my words"
Several years passed, and then the
incident was brought back to Mr..
Spooner's recollection In the following
manner: One evening he and his family
attended an entertainment, and no one
was left at the house. When they re-
turned at late hour, they found that
the house had been entered by bur
glars and ransacked, but that nothing
apparently was missing. The next
days mail brought letter which read:
Dear sir-Please excuse the way we came in
last night, but the door was locked. We never
did think you treated US square by swiping our
outfit, and so we came back after 1t and found
you were not at home. We always keep our
word. Yours truly, JACK AND JIM.
Saturday Evening Post.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-09-05

The Audubon County Fair is in full
blast today and this is expected to be
the big day OF the week. Yesterday
was the first day and it was thought by
old timers to have been as big a first
day as the fair ever had. The receipts
yesterday were ss2O35 and the atten.
dance about 5000. This was very graft
flying to the management.
The exhibits we're light in some de-
partments and very good in others.
Some departments in the art hall are
light as are also poultry and cattle. But
hogs, sheep and draft horses are fully
up to the standard. Notwithstanding
the dry season the exhibit of corn is
almost as good as we ever saw it. Many
ears are there that are IL inches long
aud we'll filed. But some other lines in
vegetables and grain are sadly lacking.
The exhibits OF fruit are small but
very nice. The peaches, pears, apples,
plums, prunes and several other kinds
causes one to rejoice in the hope that
the time is not far distant when living
here will be made more luxurious.
The county fair is a great meeting
place for everybody. Young and old
come. The old men come and talk crops
aud hogs, and cattle. The old women
talk chickens, and the health OF the
children aud the latest gossip. The
young couple is there casting goo-goo
eyes, and guarding each other tenderly.
The children are there looking wonder
ing at the ponies capers and at the
merry go-round, and stuffing themselves
with peanuts and candy. The politician
is there making his spiel about the
qualities OF the times ard the character
OF the constitution, and the candidate
is there asking about how his chances
are. 1t is a panamora OF real American
life 1t is the peopl- having a day off
Tor sociability, for renewing acquaintan.
ces and for good time.
The dust blew yesterday to beat the
band. II played havoc with the white
dresses and linen collars, but the crowd
will come today and look as neat as if il
stepped ontfrom SO many band boxes
The sprinkler did effective work OF the
grounds yesterday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-09-05

Ed Wood and Grace Dickey we're mar,
ried in this city Wednesday, the ceremo'
ny being performed by Rev. Matheny.
The announcement came as a surprise
except to their intimate friends. They
are both quite we'll known in the county,
The bride is daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Reece Dickey and is an attractive and
accomplished young lady, we'll qualified
to do her part in making married life
happy. She is one Of the county's teach
ers, having school north of Kimballton.
The groom has worked considerable in
the g. Z. Talbot restaurant, teaching
school part Of the time. He 10 to teach
the fall term at Kimballton. Mr..
Wood is splendid young man. We
congratulate these worthy and popular
young people and wish them abundant
GOOD fortune.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-09-05

ia. Nash and John Ward we're elect.
ell delegates from the NJ. b. A. lodge
here to the district lodge at Atlantic
which will meet Oct. 2. The districts
will send delegates to the special session
of grand lodge called to meet at Sioux
City the latter part OF October to settle
the quarrel between the Supreme pres.
ident, II. b. Hauley, and the Supreme
Secretary, A. e. Elliott. both Of Upton.
II is likely that Upton will lose the
headquarters OF the order. aud perhaps
theirsuprelneo officers. through their quar-
relling.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-09-05
f1amiin Announcements.

Being away last Sabbath and missing
several Sundays on account OF the
school house in which the services are
usually held being repaired, / wish to
make the following announcements:
On September Sth services will be
held Gf all is welD as follows: Bensley
school house at II a. m, Fair View at
3 o. m. and the church at the Station at
8 %. m. j. WIRTH
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-09-05
England. Old commoa Field system.

EnEland's Old Commoa Field system.
A common field Is quite distinct
from common" 1t is field be-
longing to numerous owners. The land
consists Of long narrow strips, perhaps
not more than ten yards wide and run
ming parallel with one another. What
are the exact rules of cultivation that
obtain In Kent today we do not know,
but of old 1t was usual to have a regu-
lar rotation, such as wheat one year,
barley or oats the second and fallow
the third. When the crops were har-
vested, each member Of the community
getting his or her share, all could put
in their cattle, which roamed over the
whole field, feeding on the stubble, etc.
And this was termed the right of
sack" The common field" system was
gradually done away with by statutes
In the reigns of George III and VIII
liam IV.-London Express.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-09-05
THE BARGAIN CRAZE.
Men, IL Is Alleged, Are as Much In
fected as the Women.

Men, 1t Is Alleged, Are as Much In
fected as the Women.
"This perennial joke about the love
Of women for bargains wearies me-"
said bright business woman the other
day. with most presumptuous supe-
riority men charge our sex with an ex-
travagant zeal for. bargains, but l see
enough of business men to assure me
that they are just as eager as women
are to get an article at few cents less
than the usual price.
"Mr. A is generally extravagant
In his personal expenditures, but he is
keen after bargains. The other day he
came into our office wearing an air of
great satisfaction, and his jubilation
had no other foundation than the dis
covery of street stand where Sec
onds' in lead pencils were sold at
cents each.
"Tf you know good pencil when
you see it, he explained, you can rum
mage in the pile and pick out Band 10
cent pencils at 2 cents each or three
for 8.
Anu tnat reminds me OF announcer
bargain. You know the 10 cent cigars
! smoke? Well, there is little shop
down near the ferry where you can
get them four for quarter. just
heard of the place and ran down there
at lunchtime and filled my pockets.
Great bargain
sand would you believe 1t, that man,
whose transactions run into the mil
lions, went on telling my employer of
bargains in clothes. stationery, etc,
and Mr.. B stopped in the midst of
his estimates on big contract to note
addresses and to tell Mr.. A Of bar
gains he had discovered in neckwear
and shoes and household supplies.
''Yet women are said to monopolize
the bargain hunting disease."-New
York Press
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-09-05
SPEED ENTRIES
AUDUBON co. FAIR, AUDUBON, a.
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WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER
WEDNESDAY. SEPTEMBER 4
2:27 TROT or PACE; PURSE $50.

2:27 TROT OR PACE; PURSE $3.50.
Lottie Raven, blk m-Alladn-I1ottie Raven B. Y Rainy
Gaena Kansas.
G. G., bay g-Spokan-C yphon- Davenant F. L. Chambers
Shelby Iowa.
2:3O PACE; PURSE $3.50.
Yellow Rose d. m.-Penrose NJ E. Jenkins, Brayton
Langwood S. g-Woodline Lotte E. Enchant Sam Kirk.
Senator Baingo b. s-Aerio- Leo by Hopatch E. Line
hizer, Ottumwa, Iowa.
Trilby S. m-Comet Allen Jerry Otto Fuse Parsons
Extenuate, bay s-Alex Gray Geo. Gray, Gray Iowa
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Jack Tiger gDancing KdOzar Jess McCary Walnut la
William d. b. Tuba Cain-Peggy S. E. Hunter, Audubon, la
Lady Elgn Lizzie OF Mease, Gray la
Title gTerra CottaLady Archer Frank Fee Massena la
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-09-05
THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER

2:2O TROT OR PACE PURSE $3.50
Starace b. m.-Copperglance-All ermont j. B. Rendeman
Extra, Iowa.
Little Raven blk m.-Aladn-Iottie Raven r. " Rainy,
Galena Kansas.
H. W. Grady br. sBarney Wiks A j. West Creston Iowa.
2:35 TROT PURSE $3.50.
Jim Bow. g.Brown Sprague, dam by Forunatioses, NJ
Goodman, Parsons Kansas
Radoa, d. m.-Tangen dam by Fairy Bashaw-L. Lghtoot,
Manning Iowa
Vauntless F. L. Chamberlain, Harlan, Iowa.
The Talent
Z MILE RUNNING RACE PURSE 800
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-09-05

Mr.. j. s. Dennis donated dray bill Of
$500 to the Columbian Club last week
which was duly appreciated not only
from financial point OF view, but as
evidence of an appreciation Of the Clubs
work to give to the town free reading
room and public library.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-09-05

NJ. F. Jeffries is advertising big sale
for Sept. Z. The notice will appear in
next weeks paper. Mr.. Jeffries has
made good purchase Of a farm near
Kansas City, Mo-, in fine farming,
stock raising and fruit country and will
move down there next winter.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-09-05

E. G. Mertz was robbed last night Of
$1,000 while on our streets Sheriff
Anderson has recovered the money and
has three negros IN Jail, two men and
one woman. There is no doubt but
he has the right parties. They seem to
be hangers on at the fairs without any
apparent business.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-09-05

Charles Tramp returned from Creston
yesterday where he went TO attend the
wedding Of his son, Harry Tramp, to
Miss Helen Lawrence, of Creston. Harry
is one Of the successful managers OF u
brick yard at Creston. Ills bride is. we
learn, worthy and highly respected
young lady. Harry's many friends here
are glad Of his good fortune.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-09-05

A. g. Evans who has been very bad
ly afflicted with cancer on his face for
some time. was reported dead Tuesday,
but it was mistake. He had spell of
bleeding, but as that was stopped he
may live a considerable time yet. He
was down town last evening.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-09-05

do you think that genius is moved
to exert itself by Inspiration
Sometimes" answered the very seri-
Gus young man, but oftener by the ex-
piratlon Of the period for which rent
has been paid."-washington Star.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-09-05

Grant Brown and Bessie Pierson, OF
near Dedham, were married in this city
yesterday. They had some difficulty in
finding minister, being at the fair
themselves, but we're finally brought mp
town and made happy.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-09-05

Mr.. and Mrs. John Rienemund expect
to go to Chicago the latter part Of the
week. Mrs. Reinemnnd will start day
or two previous to her husbands leay-
ing so she can visit her sister at State
Center. In Chicago they will meet her
other sister Myrtle, and also their cous-
ms who recently visited them here, and
will spend sew days in and around the
Windy City.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-09-05
FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER 6

FREE FOR ALL TRoT OR PACE; PURSE $3.50.
Trilby S. G. m-Comet Allen Jennie J.-Bacon Fees
Parsons, Kansas.
Bob Evans, g. g-Davenant-Lady Burke &C. S. Williams,
Harlan, Iowa
Dollie A. b. mAllero Thoroughbred G. P Givns Ottumwa
Iowa.
Extenuate, b. s.-Alex Gray Geo Gray, Gray, Iowa.
2YR. OLD COUNTY STAKE RACE; PURSE $50
AND ENTRANCE.
Belle Boyd, b. m,-Wnslo WilksSpokane James Hunter,
Audubon, Iowa
Jack the Ripper, g. sWinso dam by Dauntess E. F. Moon
Audubon Iowa.
Harp W. b. s-Vasco dam by Judge Salisbury H. w. Wilson,
Audubon Iowa.
Richard p b. Grandsre Combineer Marion Jenkins Bray
ton, Iowa.
Hank Low b. s.Apex, dam by Attorney F. M Rice, Audu
bon Iowa.
Ray b. sWnsow Wilkes, dam by Snow Flake VIM. Dryden
Audubon, Iowa.
Tony Faust, Dr. g.-Vasco, RattaWhppe -Wm Cloughly
Audubon, Iowa.
FARMERS RUNNING RACE PURSE, $25.
John Weighton, G. w. Hoover,
Secretary. President.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-09-05

R. N Carper will be in town Satur.
day afternoons and will sell goods on
the street for all those wishing his ser.
vices. lie will cry public sales ANY
DAY. l2.tf
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-09-05

There will be probstionsrs baptised al
the M. f. church next Sunday morning
In the evening the pastor will deliver
the last lecture in series, this one
beng on THE Home"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-09-05

Elder +. G.. Olsen, Of the Advent
church, returned to Atlantic yesterday
after delivering two sermons here. He
expects 10 go to Europe soon.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-09-05

Miss Hazel Kellogg, daughter of Geo.
Kellogg, returned Saturday evening
from an extended visit with her grand
parents at Woodbine.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-09-05

Mrs. W. L. Humphrey is receiving! a
few weeks visit from her father, Eugene
Hart, of Iowa City.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-09-05

p. +. Anderson and daughters, Misses
Anna and Dell, drove up yesterday from
Audubon township TO visit and attend
the fair.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-09-05
For Sale.

Modern Boarding House OF l3 rooms,
furnished Terms reasonable. Inquire
OF Mrs. S. f.. Bailey or w. g. Elliott. If