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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-02-13
oANpRuFF WON'T WASH OUT.

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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-02-13

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you have Chilblains, sweating, sore feet
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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-02-13

Y chO udy dA Olu luuldu
found his way into the
camp. weary. hungry and helpless.
He professed to be friend of the
whites; and, although 1t was an
exceedingly perilous experiment for
one of his color, he ventured to throw
himself upon the mercy OF the soldiers.
But the men first murmured, and then
broke out into fierce cries for his
blood. 1--WE have come out to fight the
Indians" said they, and by God we
intend to do it,, The poor Indian.
now, in the extremity of his distress
and peril, did what he ought to have
done before; he threw down before
his assailants a soiled and crumpled
paper, which he implored them to read
before his life was taken. II was
letter Of character and safe-conduct
from Gen. Cass. pronouncing him
faithful man. who had done good SER
vice In the cause for which this army
was enlisted. But 1t was too late; the
men refused to read 1t. or thought 1t
a forgery, and were rushing with fury
upon the defenceless old savage, when
Capt. Lincoln bounded between them
and their appointed victim. Men,"
said he, and his voice for a moment
stilled the agitation around him. this
must not be done; he must not be
shot and killed by u.s." But" said
some of them, "the Indian Is damned
spy" Lincoln knew that his own
life was now In only less danger than
that of the poor creature that crouch
ed behind him. During the whole Of
this scene Captain Lincoln seemed to
rise to an unusual height" of stature
The towering form. the passion and
resolution in his face. the physical
power and terrible will exhibited In
every motion of his body, every GEES
ture Of his arm, produced an effect
upon the furious mob as unexpected
perhaps to him as to any one else.
They paused. listened, fell back, and
then sullenly obeyed what seemed to
be the voice of reason, as well as au-
thority. But there were still some
murmurs of disappointed rage. and
half-suppressed ordinations. which
looked toward vengeance Of some
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-02-13
Ills Sense Of Humor.

0 !: !: !: !: !
NUNJA< HEN Mr.. Lincoln
OIl&ZK was postmaster at
al ~ New Salem. ILL.,, his
III easy good nature
was sometimes i'm.
X ~ " posed upon by in
considerable &C.
quaintances; and
one Of the devices by which he sought
to stop the abuse is related. "One 81.
more Johnson, an ignorant but osten-
tatious, proud man, used to 60 to Lin
coins postoffice every day-sometimes
three or four times a day. IL In town
and inquire. Anything for me? This
bored Lincoln, yet 1t amused him. LIN
coin fixed a plan-wrote a letter to
johnson as coming from a negress in
Kentucky, saying many good things
about opossum, dances. corn-shuek-
ings, ETC.; Johns! come and see me,
and old master won't kick you out OF
the kitchen any more!' Elmore took
1t out; opened 1t; couldn't read a
word; pretended to read It; went
away; got some friends to read It;
they read 1t correctly; he thought the
reader was fooling him, and went to
others with the same result. At last
he said he would ret Lincoln to read
1t, and presented 1t to Lincoln. II
was almost too much for Lincoln, but
he read II. The man never asked
afterwards. Anything here for NOR"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-02-13
CUBA INVITED TO COME IN.

Washington, Feb. 6.-Representa.
tive Newlonds of Nevada, of the ways
and means committee, who was the
author of the resolution annexing Ha-
wall, has introduced joint resolution
inviting the republic of Cuba to be-
come part Of the united States, first
as territory. and then as a state, of
the union, to be called the state of
Cuba; also, authorizing % per cent
reduction of duties on the present
crop of Cuban sugar, in consideration
OF Cuba's granting preferential
rates to the United States. The reso,
lutions confine the rs per cent reduc-
ton of duties to the period prior to
January ]. 1908. The provision as
to annexation is as follows:
That in the meantime the republic
OF cuba is invited to become a part
OF the United States of America, and
her people to become citizens of the
United States. with the assurance that
Cuba will be entitled at first to a ter.
ritorial form of government under the
constitution and laws of the United
states, with a delegate In congress to
represent her people. and that ulti.
mate statehood will be granted when,
In the judgment of the congress, II
is advisable to ADM Cuba, including
such other West India islands belong.
ing to the United States as may be
deemed advisable, as single state
In the union. to be called the state
Of Cuba"
Uniform goodness Is heavens only
livery.
The flood at Mahanoy City. Pa, so
terrified black mule that the animal
turned gray with fright. He was EN-.
pioyed in the Maple Hill colliery.
A policeman in Winsted, Conn,
John Il. Dardis. had a hot time for a
little while on a recent morning AS
the weather was cool, he hurriedly
put on winter pair of trousers, and
left home on a run. Before he had
gone two blocks, he felt several stings
from his thigh to his ankle. Rushing
into clothing store to investigate, he
discovered that number OF hornets
had nestled lii one leg of his trousers.
Many a self made man has been un.
done by tailor-made woman.
The man who is sandbagged and
robbed of every penny is knocked
centsless.
Headaches, nervousness and indi-
gestion troubled the Rev. John J. Eb-
erie until he was thirty-seven years
OF age. At that time, In 1860, he be-
gan system Of dieting, eating only
one meal day. and that In the even
Ing. For breakfast and lunch he drank
a glass or two of water. sometimes
adding a little sugar. His health be-
came perfect under this system, and
he lived to the age of seyenty-nine.
He died recently at Pottstown. Pa.
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To Cure a Gold in One day.
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Some men may fail in business yet
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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-02-13

The nan who discovered kissing
was too tickled to take out patent
on 1t.
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Few people like to 60 to bed In the
dark.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-02-13

Never ask a man in the dark what
time II is.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-02-13

Isn't it strange how many Willies
there are in the world?
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-02-13

The man who Is sandbaggel and
robbed of every penny is knocked
centsless.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-02-13
LintOln's Sterling H,nesty.

INCOLN possessed the ju.
dicial quality Of mind In q
degree so eminent. and 1t
was SO universally recog-
nized. that he never could
attend . horserace without
being importuned to act as
a iudpa mr. ritpas~ kak
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-02-13

ARE YOUR CLOTHES FADED?
Use Russ Bleaching Blue and make them
white aga.n. lOc At all good grocers.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-02-13

to Virginia. North and South Carolina.
Good farm and stock lands cheap Nor tor
nadoes or heavy winters. For pamphlets
and excursion rates address w. e. Conklyn.
y; w. 7. Agt. G. & o. Ry., as4 Clark st.,
Chicago.
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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-02-13

1t may be good thing to blow
your own horn. but do not toot It too
much.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-02-13
The IIandsomess Calendar o.

A discreet friend is often more to
be desired than an over-ardent one.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-02-13

Others see your faults whether you
do or not.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-02-13

via Virginia and Carolina Winter Resorts
and Charleston Exposition, Hot Springs,
Old Point Comfort, Southern Pines. For
information address W. e. Conklyn, N. w.
z. Agt.. Chesapeake ard Ohio Ry., 294 Clark
st., Chicago.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-02-13

The hobby is sometimes successful.
ly used for trick riding.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-02-13

remember with gratitude. should the
day be an honored enc. Reminis-
cences of the life Of this most distin-
guisbed son of Illinois will be welcome
reading now.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-02-13

A gentleman Is not always a man
who wears a tall hat.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-02-13
The average man finds 1t Au
Easier to pay compliments than deb

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Husbands had to do the proposing,
but wives do the disposing.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-02-13

Too much pleasure often results in
great deal of pain.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-02-13

It is all right to lead II you are
going In the right direction.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-02-13

without assuming the responsibility of
a stakeholder. Elm the spring or sum-
mer Of 1892" says Henry McHenry. 81
had horse race with George Warbur-
ton. got Lincoln. who was at the race,
to be Judge Of the race, much against
his will and after hard persuasion.
Lincoln decided correctly; and the 9TH
or judge said: Lincoln is the fairest
man l ever had to deal with; II Lin
coin is in this country when die.
want him to be my administrator, for
he lie the only man I ever met with
that was wholly and unselfshly hon.
est" His insffabls purity in deter.
mining the result Of scrub race had
actually sst his colleague to thinking
Of his latter end.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-02-13
The Mothers Tribute.

HE debt which the great
President owned to his step
mother for her tender care
and constant love was al
ways gratefully acknowl-
edged. A pathetic picture
Of this gentle lady in her
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-02-13

We cannot always forget the things
we would like to.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-02-13
Lincoln as q Ygyaseur.

n r Llncoln's trip down the
o. I: !: i: !: :: :: !
Z1N Mississippi on fiatboat
n "a innumerable tales have
UlL~E been told. Perhaps the
best OF these describes the
~ voyage which he made In
the employ of merchant
named Offutt:
Loaded with barrel-pork, hogs. and
corn, the boat set out from Sangamon-
town as soon as finished. Mr.. offutt
was on board to act as his own super
cargo. intending to pick up additions
to his stock along the banks OF the two
Illinois rivers down which he was
about to pass. On the 18th Of April
they arrived at New Salem. a little
village destined to be the scene OF the
seven eveutful years - - Lincoln's
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-02-13

HE birthday Of Abra-
ham Lincoln brings
to every American
citizen feelings of
reverence such as
perhaps arise on the
natal day of but one
other man who ever
served the nation.
Particularly In the
west, which gave to
the country the great
statesman. whose pa
triotic services Am
orleans will always
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-02-13

It is wonderful how quickly q wife
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Born (Ommaadsr Of Men.

N incident, oecurrins
during the Black Hawk
war. well illustrates the
character. manliness and
chivalrous generosity Of
Mr.. Lincoln.
One day an old Indian
found his way into the
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-02-13
Unique Stump Speech.
A44AAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

INCOLN'S unique methods
Of campaigning are thus
described by an eye-wit-
ness. This was on the oc-
casion Of his first nomina.
ton az a legislative eandi-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-08
NEWPORT DOG SHOW

Last evening the Rhode Island Kennel
club held a meeting at which IL was de-
cided to have one-day dog show at
Newport. 10 be held Sept. or 10 St the
Casino. The show Will be under the
sanction OF the American Kennel club.
Leading dog fanciers among the So
ciety folk at Newport have already given
the Rhode Island club such assurances
and the event will have as patronesscs
some OF the leading women OF the sum-
mer colony. They have evinced keen In
terest In the project and with some Of
them II IL something more than a mere
fad. for there are q number who are very
proficient In knowledge OF kennel mat
tere.
Fred Otto. 7. w. Glynn. Nelson Nc
Intosh. Harry Bascom. James Worth
ington and F. A. Bailey OF Providence.
James l.. Kernochan. Mrs. James l..
Kernochan and Miss Alice Brownell OF
Newport were selected as a committee
to represent the club In arranging for
the show and they will select super
intendent. secretary. judges and other
officials. There will be special meeting
OF the club next Tuesday evening for
further development OF the plans.
Secretary Miller was appointed a com
mittee TO confer with the superintendent
OF the Casino as 10 arrangements. En-
tries will close about Sept. ], and the
entrance fee will be 81. 1t was decided
printed ribbons for seconds and thirds
and a club medal for best kennels OF
four or more.
The club will give two special medals
to the Wakefield bench show on Sept
"a, Is and rs. The vacancy In the board
of governors of the club was filled by the
election of William Goldman.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-08
ROWING MATCHES BEGIN TODAY

Worcester, Aug. Son Lake Quinsiga-
mond today the best amateur scullers and
oars In the country began their competi-
tions IN gigs and shells In the S0th annual
championship races OF the National AS
sociation OF Amateur Oarsmen OF Amer
lea. Today was given over 10 the pre-
liminaries. The chief races take place to-
morrow srd judging from the high class
OF entries many stirring races will be wit
messed. The practice work OF several
competitors has been very good. leaving
doubt as TO the probable outcome or
each event.
In consequence there is quite betting
interest in all the races and considerable
money will probably change hands. The
championship seniors in particular Is ex-
pected to be one OF the keenest contests
ever sculled In America as the entries
include the three foremost oarsmen in the
states, C.. 8. Titus. the Henley aspirant
and present champion, +. Demourelli, of
New orleans. winner OF the 1900 interme-
date. and Joe" Mcguire. OF Cambridge.
Mass. the champion of 1897.
In the international four. the interme-
date eight and other OF the events wiil
be seen representative oarsnen from St.
Louis. Philadelphia. Baltimore, Boston.
New York, Winnipeg and other cities.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-08
GENERAL GOSSIP

Backers Of favorites Jared very badly
at the Saratoga track yesterday after
noon, as upsets came one after another
High Chancellor. equal chance with Wax
Candle. was the only winning favorite.
The track had dried out well over night
and was in good condition but trifie
slow, which helped TO make the racing
very interesting. Although the weather
was trife cloudy the attendance was
large The closing race. which wan won
by High Chancellor. saw the popular
lightweight Jack Martin have a close call
from death, and how he escaped is a
miracle. Ten 2-year-olds took part IN the
race, with High Chancellor and Wax Cam
die, the horse Martin rode. equal favor
Cinqueyalli and Forward. The stake overt
for decision was the Catskill. a selling
race for S-year-olds and up, and the de-
feat of Femesole cost her owner. NJ. r,
Dwyer, several thousand dollars. Swift
mas got away in front and was at once
Joined by Femeeole, the pair being heads
apart for half a mile. Femesole then
quit, finally finishing last, while Swift
mas got away In front and was at once
apart for half a mile. Femesole then
quit. drew away and won easily by a
length and a half from Belvino.
In good sailing weather the Sybarita,
the Meteor III and the Tutty started yes
terday. at Cowes In the race for tho
Cowes town cup over the Queens course.
distance 50 miles Half OF the course was
finished with the fybarita six minu,es
ahead OF the Meteor, and with the Tutty
last There were seven competitors for
the Royal Squadron prize over the Same
course. The Brynhild was slightly ahead
OF the Bona at half the distance, the
Namara, the Clara, the Trek. tho Creole
and the Fiona following IN the orucr
named The Sybartia won the Cowes
town cup. The Sybarita finished at 2n710,
In Meteor at 2;23lo ad the Tutty at 2:57:o3.
The Namara was first the Brynhild SEQ
ond and the Irex third In the race for the
Royal Yacht Squadron prize
In by far tho prettiest yacht race OF the
series of three. the Outlook, defender TOR
the Manchester Yacht club, defeated the
Flashlight the Quincy Yacht club chai-
lenger today, not only demonstrating her
general superiority thereby. but also win
ming the right for the Manchester club
10 hold for another ~ months at least
tho Quincy challenge cup. All three races
have gone TO the Outlook. 30 that there
appears TO bo no question among the
yachtsrnen as TO her aualihcatiops for pos
ing as a champion catamaran defender.
Yesterday she beat tho Flashiight by =
INMATES and "a seconds. unofficial time.
King George Of Greece received Judge
John Il. Payne Laverene w. Noyos and
Henry ]. Furbish, Jr.. the Olympian
games delegates OF Chicago, at the Hotel
splondide, yesterday.
Tho An-Halifax-P Philadelphia cricket
match was resumed yesterday afternoon.
The Halifax players batted we'll and
closed the first inning for alb runs, The
Phiiadelphians then won't 10 bat and were
retired for l2' runs. The bowling OF the
Halifax team was exceptionally good.
Smith took four wickers for s. runs aau
Or. Mornement six for a. runs. As there
was not sufficient time to send the Ameri-
cans to bat again the match was declared
q draw.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-08
TRIDENT BEAT TECUMSEH

Montreal. Aug. S.--Trident, the Cana
dian defender, won tho first race in the
Seawanhaka cup contest on Lake ST.
Louis yesterday afternoon. beating Te-
cumseh. the American challenger, very
easily The race was three times round
a windward and return course, IL miles
in all. from Point Eclaire to Beacons-
field.
The challenging yacht was outsailed In
every way and proved horself vastly Tri-
dents inferior in a heavy breeze. She
lost three and onc-haK minutes In the
first leg, fen steadily behind on tho next
two. and was defeated by IA minutes 52
seconds.
Both boats carried two reefs IN their
mainsails at first with n small jib. Te-
cumseh crossed the line TO windward,
but Trident. following 10 seconds later.
completely outpointed her and got the
weather Of her in the first 10 minutes.
Tecumseh seemed unable to point with
In 20 degrees Of the defender ana fell
right Off. Moreover. the heavy seas
bothered her a lot. and she pounded n
great deal. while she was forced TO lufr
up continually TO bear the sail she car
ried. The challenger had some~hard luck
IN tho shifts OF wind half way through
tho race IL fattened out and voered
round for n time. allowing the Canadians
to make nenrly all their third beat q
close haul. but strengthened again and
went back 20 the old quarter when tho
Americans were beating for the buoy.
Still the chnlengers were very slow In
shaking out their reefs and trimming
their sails 20 the breeze. and lost one or
two minutes I'm this way.