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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-02
Travellers Are Learning.

The London Mail figures 1t out thus,
after making a more or less careful
study of the subject: "As the Amer
lean tourist increases in numbers he
increases also in thriftiness." Cab
men, porters and hotel servants, 1t
says, agree in the opinion that ''the
average American is the least remu-
nerative of their clients" Possibly
there has been an increase of knowl-
edge. A bank in one of our smaller
cities once charged nearly per cent
commission for transferring sum Of
American money to Europe. The bank
employed that rough method Of calcu.
lation whereby marks, or francs, or
lire. are equal to 81, and IS are equal
to Ell sterling. This method is easy.
but the inaccuracy is costly when it Is
applied to sum of several thousands
of dollars. Possibly American travel
ers are also beginning to take account
of another fact, namely: That in Ger
many 80 marks are so marks, in the
estimation of Germans, and not a lit
tie more than $40, according to our
estimation; that in France or Switzer-
land the franc Is not merely sum less
than 20 cents in our money, but really.
and in the practice OF those countries,
just the same to the people there as
the dollar is among US. That Is to
say. Americans are learning to treat
the mark as the German dollar, the
franc as the French or Swiss dollar,
the lire as the Italian dollar and the
pound sterling as the British dollar.
This rule works In costly manner
In England, but in the rest Of Europe
Its applications are wholly satisfac-
tory.-Hartford Courant.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-02
A nook of Human Interest.

A recently published book. Helen
Parker" by a newcomer In the field of
letters, Is a work of promise. 1t deals
chiefly with the seamy side of life in
a great city and is interesting and en-
tertaining as much by reason of the
earnestness OF the author. Charles Ho-
mer Steele, as the comparative novelty
Of its subject. The characters are well
drawn-some so strongly and so life.
like as to be almost repulsive-and the
book as a whole gives promise of bet
ter work to come. with the ripening
power and confidence which success
will bring.
The grand work done by Christian
workers and the Salvation army among
the friendless Of our cities is graphical
ly described, and yet not overdrawn.
The book is change, and welcome
one, from the hackneyed style and
plots that have been so favored In re-
cent years; story OF real life and Of
characters met with in the everyday
world. Decidedly one of these books
that repay a reader for perusal. and
the lesson It teaches Is good and whole
some. There is no CLOSING over of
well-known though sad facts, the friv-
olousness and heartlessness Of type
of modern society woman is depicted
with a skillful hand; one feels through
out that the author has his heart in his
work.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-02

you," said Caive. "She will still Be
your daughter. But from to-day I must
attend to her needs give her every
thing and attend to her education for
three years. Then she will be ready
to make her debut. She shall sing
Micaela when l sing Carmen-or, no.
she will be an ideal Marguerite"
The diva talked on, carried away
with her plan.
mo. you must not live with me. You
must learn nothing now of the theater.
not yet. You must remain sweet and
good and pure as you are now. You
will live with some friends. and study
German, Italian and Frerch, for the
last year win be spent in Paris. You
must know French, for my sake. for so
much is lost when everything must be
repeated between u.s."
To the mother Calve said in parting:
"Je suis devout-moi. I believe in le
bon Dieu and his wisdom. l shall not
let la petite forget that God is over
all. l shall arrange everything so that
IL die the child shall not suffer.
am now responsible to you and to God
for the little one"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-02

Pile sometimes do towards persons they
do not know, but whose praises they
hear sung on all hands.
The wager was made. Old Morley
was summoned. He would give his
consent II the girls could be gained.
Had he no fear for her? Not he, it
was nothing. he said. He was rather
inclined to think the stranger had
been taken in.
This raised little discussion, al
most controversy, almost row, for
the noisiest of the natives insisted
upon constituting Morley's remark into
reflection upon the honesty Of the
men Of Kirkstall
This trouble over, Mary. was called
into the room.
Mr.. Taylor. as being the most i'm
porant guest among those whom he
knew, was selected to explain the dis
cussion that had arisen about her.
He was cautioned to do 1t in such a
way as not to let 1t be seen that they
had been talking her over except with
the greatest respect. Mr.. Taylor ac-
quilted himself of the difficult task
with diplomatic skill, and when he
came to the wager. the whole room
hung on her words and looked at Mary
for her reply.
"Oh. yes" she said, "if it will please
you. gentlemen. and give something to
the poor. / will win the wager for"
"Me!" said the native, who had laid
his money down against Wilson's.
And in that case" said Wilson.
looking at the girl, and wondering at
her calm demeanor. you will have to
do me the honor of wearing a silken
gown l shall send you from London.
for that is part of the wager"
DO you live in London, sir?" was
Mary's odd reply. an interrogatory
answer that was remembered and
keenly discussed some time after
wards.
Eyes, my pretty one" he said.
as 1t grand placer"
"Yes," he said. 1T is; but there is
no grander woman there than" Che
paused. as II he suddenly thought the
compliment he had intended was toe
coarse for herr than there are in
Yorkshire"
II should like to see it," she said.
as II speaking to herself.
"And so you SHALL" said old Morley
in his squeaking voice. some day."
Ito be continued)
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the child what the parents would glad
ly do for her If they could-nave ner
voice trained by the best masters and
fit her for the operate stage. More
than this. Calve herself will take her
for time under her own tuition.
Did any princess in fairy book, or
out Of one, ever fare better than this?
And it mas all happened so suddenly
and Unexpectedly that Edna Darch
feels as though she we're afraid to open
her eyes wide lest she find she has
been asleep and it was only dream.
She knows how that feels, for she
tried 1t once-just the night before she
sang for Calve. She had dreamed that
Nordica heard her sing and had taken
her away to Europe and made her a
great artist Just as she was singing.
with all the world at her feet, she woke
up.
Even then, unknown to the child. q
letter had been written to Calve ask
ing her to hear Edna sing.
Not that Edna's teacher hoped for
anything mor> than a word of praise
that might be used to advertise bene-
fit concert which 1t was proposed to
give in January to help little with
the expense of music lessons The
wages of clerk in lumber yard do
not warrant the training OF night
ingales.
Calve. seeking rest at Pasadena, had
shut herself away from all visitors, and
that she should take time to listen to
an aspiring child singer was almost a
vain hope. But Edna had teacher
who knew that her pupil was genius,
and for more than year her one wish
has been that the child should sing for
truly great artist.
Something in the letter struck a
chord in Calves warm heart. She con-
scented. and on the very day of Edna's
dream the vision Of the night was
partly realized.
Edna Darch, in a plain little cotton
frock. with a voice that faltered just
the least with excitement, sang for the
great song goddess, the unrecognized
-godmother.
Beautiful. ravishing, magnificent"
whispered the artist as the child sang.
1t took but one look from the deep,
wonderful eyes Of. the diva to tell the
child that all was well, that the soul of
the other understood.
After the song there were more hugs
and kisses and more adjectives.
And then all in moment Calve
made her plans.
She must take Edna with her, teach
her. have her study and hear other great
artists. and have pretty frocks and furs
but simple, mind you, for la petite.
And then Paris. and then-the world.
When Edna was nearly ~. she be-
gan to study voice culture with Miss
Elizabeth Carrick. Not only must she
thank Miss Carrick for her first train
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-02
THE PRESIDENTS SECRETARY.

Position Requires Qualifications of
Business Man and diplomat
The position of Secretary to the
President of the United States is an
arduous one. In the rendering of Its
multitudinous services 1t calls for the
business qualifications of a method
ical and systematic clerk, in the per-
formance Of the daily routine Of Off
cial work, and the finesse of a prac-
ticed diplomat in meeting and salts
factorily adjusting situations which
naturally come before him as an in
termediary between the President and
an assorted public. each individual Of
which believes himself entitled to q
portion of the time and interest Of
the chief executive.
The task of handling and answer
ing the White House mail is in itself
no small one, the President receiving
from 200 to 1000 letters a day. I'm
portant or not. each of these COM
munications receives due attention,
the secretary carefully sorting and
classifying them; presenting some to
the personal attention of the Presi-
dent. referring others to the depart
ment or person to which each prop
erly belongs, while all receive cour-
teous. acknowledgment from the
Presidents representative.
The Secretary Is also required to
meet and dispose of the numerous WIS.,
itors who call on the President at
times not set aside for his public re-
ceptions. and whose business ranges
all the way from that relative to the
appointment Of Supreme court
judge or the governor of a turbulent
territory to the obtaining Of the pres
idential autograph for schoolgirls
album.
To deal with this heterogeneous
mass in such a way as to best serve
the ends of both business and cour-
tesy requires endless resources OF
tact and good judgment.
The Secretary is also expected to
keep at his fingers ends, says Sue
cess. the details of all the official bus
mess Of the executive Office, and the
President is likely to send for him
frequently each day to consult him
regarding official engagements which
have been made by him, to seek in
formation and advise with him upon
some matter under consideration, or.
at moments notice. to bring papers
and data in some case demanding i'm.
mediate attention.
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the country, but at least we have
definite line of action upon which the
Liberal party may unite.
Not the least interesting of the many
ceremonies that London will witness
next June will be the cutting Of the
first sod for the Queen Victoria me-
mortal by King Edward in the presence
OF his guests from all parts Of the
world. The happy idea of beginning
this great undertaking at the time Of
the coronation originated with his
majesty.who considered that the pres
ence in England Of 50 many foreign
notabilities would provide an opportu-
nifty that the nations of the world
would gladly seize to pay tribute to the
memory of the late queen.
In a speech the Rt.-Hon. Robert
William Hamburg, President of the
Board OF Agriculture. deplored the I'M
satisfactory condition of agriculture in
Great Britain. He compared 1t with
that OF the American farmer. which
President Roosevelt had declared was
never more prosperous. British agri-
culture, he said. was deliberately sac
riiced fifty years ago to manufactures.
He urged that the Department of Edu-
cation give rural interests advantages
equal to those Of the manufacturing
interests.
For once in way the expected has
happened. and the date which public
opinion has assigned for the Kings
coronation now has been officially ga
zetted on June 26. The last official
notification given was of the Kings
intention to celebrate his coronation
some day in June. 1902. and 1t is not
surprising therefore that Thursday,
June 26, finally has been decided upon.
The royal proclamation is most inter-
esting document. not only because of
its novelty but also because Of its
curious phraseology.
Although we constantly hear of the
impending retirement of Lord Sails
bury from the Premiership on account
Of failing powers due to advanced age.
yet nothing Is said ABOUT the retire.
ment of Lord Halsbury from the Lord
High Shancellorship. Yet Lord Halls
bury is FIVE years or more older than
Lord Salisbury and was first elevated
to the woolsack and the Presidency of
the House of Lords some sixteen years
ago. His father as editor Of the Sat
urday Review was the CHEF and prin-
cipal employer of Lord Salisbury in
the days when the latter was wont to
add to his income by writing for the
press.
The report that Cora. countess OF
Stanford, is betrothed to PAU Cambon.
the French ambassador a. the court of
st. James. is officially confirmed.
This is the third matrimonial venture
of the pretty New Orleans girl who in
her teens was the wife of Samuel Col
gate Of New York. She lost her second
husband. the. Earl Of Stafford. in a
shocking fashion. In a moment of
dependency he cast himself in front
Of flying express train.
Consuela, Duchess of Marlborough.
who will soon sail for the United States
to spend the Christmas season with her
father. William X. Vanderbilt, at Idle
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-02
n RICHES OF EASTERN RULERS.
Fabulous Stores of Gold and Precious
Stones Hoarded for Centuries.

stones Hoarded for Centuries.
At time when millions of men are
struggling their hardest for the doubt
full privilege of keeping themselves
alive it seems difficult to realize that
jewels and gold, whose value is count
ed in hundreds of millions of pounds,
should be lying hidden in royal houses,
untouched and seen only by priv
ileged and curious few.
Those who have been privileged to
gaze on the wonders of the shah's
treasure house tell astonishing stories
of wealth which is indeed beyond the
dreams of avarice, and which might
well form a climax to the marvels Of
the Arabian Nights tales; of diamonds
and rubies. emeralds and sapphires, so
countless that they might literally be
measured by the peck; Of shields, he'll
NETS and armor thickly incrusted with
priceless gems, and sword scabbards
which it pains the eye to look upon.
SO dazzling are the jewels which
sheath them.
One of these scabbards is completely
covered with diamonds, the smallest
of which is as large as finger nail.
Vessels of solid gold. so large that
only strong man could lift one OF
them, crowns blazing with every color
of the rainbow, chains of gold and
rare precious stones, enamels OF
matchless beauty, lie scattered about
in careless profusion; trays are heaped
to overlooking with sapphires and
pearls, many Of which are worth tens
of thousands of pounds.
A glass case. two feet long and
foot and half in width and height.
is more than half filed with thousands
of pearls perfect in shape and luster.
By its side is globe of gold, twenty
inches in diameter, with seas of emer-
aids and continents of diamonds and
rubies to the number of $4,000, and
each stone specially chosen for its
purity and beauty. The weight of this
globe is %cwt.. and its value e1.000.-
600 sterling.
Among the countless treasures OF
the shah are fiawless uncut ruby said
to be as large as q hens egg and
of a value which no one has ven-
tured to estimate; turquoise as long
as a mans finger. and belt a foot
wide which is SO closely set with
many-hued precious stones that 1t is
one unbroken blaze OF diamonds and
emeralds, pearls and rubies.
OF all the native princes of India
the Gaekwar of Baroda is the richest
in gold and jewels, mere catalogue
of which would fill some Of the worlds
richest millionaires with despair. One
of his most interesting, though by no
means most valuable possessions, Is
carpet, 10 feet long and feet In
width. composed entirely of ground
work Of exquisite pearls on which Is
traced design in diamonds. This
carpet. which certainly has no equal
in the world. is said to be worth
fS00.000. or $4,000 a square foot.
OF much greater value than this car
pet of gems is matchless collar. con-
sisting of five rows of diamonds and
two of emeralds. the stones being Of
graduated sizes from that of walnut
to the size of pea; from this collar
Of 700 of the most perfect stones In
existence hangs as pendant the FAM
GUS 'Star OF the South" diamond.
one of the most magnificent diamonds
the world has ever seen.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-02
(special Letter.)


" HE domestic infelicities of Eu-
ropean royalties have never
come SO prominently before
the public as have the difficult
ties Of Queen Wilhelmina Of the
Netherlands. 1t is realized that Hol-
lands scandal may have grave political
consequences for Europe, and hence
its developments are followed closely
by statesmen. There are grave appre-
tensions for the future.
England Is more deeply concerned In
the scandal going on in Hesse. where
one Of Queen Victoria's granddaugh-
tiers is on the verge of separation from
her husband. This youthful marriage
the Grand Duchess Of Hesse was only
IS when she exchanged her British title
for a Continental one-has proved to
be one of the most unsatisfactory
among all the royal matches; and the
climax, Is is believed would have
been reached ere this had it not been
for the late Queen Victoria's imperious
influence. The Duke of Edinburgh's
other daughter, the Crown Princess OF
Roumania, according to common re-
port, also leads none too happy mar
tial existence, though recent rumors
of an open rupture are met with siren
GUS official denial. However, no one
in England would be surprised to hear
that she is figuring in a role similar
to that of her sister. the Grand Ouch
ess Of Hesse.
Then there are scandals going on in
the Courts of Belgrade and Lisbon, but
these have been so long before the pub
lie eye as to need no comment.
Those Liberals who have always
been opponents to Mr.. Chamberlain's
policy are very well pleased with the
result of the Liberal conference at
Derby. The conference condemned
the concentration camps, they pro-
tested against martial law, they ex-
pressed confidence in Sir Henry Camp
bell Bannerman and they resolved that
a Special Commissioner should be sent
to South Africa. as Lord Durham was
sent to Canada more than 60 years ago.
with full power to negotiating and con-
GLIDING peace.
OF course this last step will not be
taken. The opposition cannot govern
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-02
Indian Territory Coal deposits.

Some idea of the value of the coal
deposits in Indian territory can be
gained when 1t Is known the average
thickness Of the vein is four feet,
which will produce 1000 tons to the
acre. These lands are leased in lots
of 900 acres each, which means that
$780, 900 to 100000 tons can be pro-
duced by those leasing the land. On
this output the lessees pay a royalty
of cents ton. The output during
the last year was 1.900.127. as against
1,400,441 tons the previous year.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-02
CALVEIN ANEW ROLE.
PRlMA DONNA PLAYS THE PART
OF A FAIRY eoDMoTHER.
Generous Frenchwoman. Entranced with
the Voice of Little Edna Darch of
Los Angeles, Undertakes to Be Re-
sponsible for Her Tuition and Future.

There are some things better than to
be born with silver spoon in ones
mouth.
One OF these is to be born with a
great gift and then, just at the right
moment, to have fairy godmother ap-
pear.
geles is the good little girl and Calve
-capricious, captivating, quick-pulsed
Calve-is the -godmother. and
Hans Christian Andersen couldn't do
anything better if he tried.
The Darches are poor, but Edna has
voice. and Nine. Calve has promised
TO see that she has a future.
In other words. Calve Is to do for
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-02
LONDON HAPPENINGS


Hour, his country home In Long Is.
land. will be accompanied by her two
children, the eldest OF whom is the
little Marquis of Blandford, who was
born Sept. IS. 1897. Duchess Consuela
was married to the descendant of the
great John Churchill in 1895, and since
then has been mistress of Blenheim
at Woodstock.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-02

W. s. Loaf. the superintendent of the
survey of the fishes Of the Nile. has
returned to Egypt to continue his work,
1t is proposed during the ensuing sea-
son to explore the Blue Nile from its
junction with the White Nile to Ro-
saires, and ever farther IL the steamer
can ascend the river. On completion
Of this river Mr.. Loat's instructions are
to ascend the White Nile from F'a-
shoda to Gondokoro. in Uganda. es-
tablishing fishing stations on his way
nm
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-02

ing, but for this great opportunity that
has come to her. Had the teacher
known less of the value OF Edna's
voice she might still be working hard
to play and sing for recital which at
most would bring her but s25. 1t was
really Miss Carrick who discovered
this embryonic artist. A year ago she
had the child sing for Damrosch, and
the great Interpreter OF Wagner praised
her.
Edna and her mother had their
Thanksgiving dinner with the fairy
godmother, and 1t was dinner that
none Of the three will ever forget.
Mrs. Darch was the silent one. for
back of the thankfulness for her child's
good fortune was the thought of sep
aration.
But shall not steal her away from
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-02
Japsno.e Religion.

Japan's religion has no creed. no
ceremonies necessary to Its practice,
no sacred legends or mysteries, and
nothing of the machinery of spiritual
power which characterizes great re-
ligions in other countries. 1t makes
no proselytes. 1t opposes no belief
and insists on none. But it is the
animating spirit that causes a Jap
anese to love his children. to be kind
to his wife. to help the stranger. to
be loyal to Japan, to devote his life
to her service.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-02
sh. Danced with LafaYette.

At the age of 1o1 Mrs. Annie Cath
crime Brown died in Philadelphia re-
Gently. In the early portion of the last
Gentry she was one Of Philadelphia's
leading bellies and had the honor of
dancing with Lafayette when the
French soldier was making q tour Of
this countr..
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-02
Pea. a. a Locomotive Fuel.

Pressed and dried peat for locomo-
tive fuel is being experimental with
on the Vislanda-Bolmen railway of
Sweden.
In late test, though the engine was
built for using coal only. an expert
mental train of 10 freight and opS
passenger car made the 22-mile trip
ahead of the regular time schedule, ar
irving at the terminal station Is min
utes in advance OF the schedule. A
time table for lower speed than the
regular train had been arranged.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-02
Emperor wmlam'. servants.

In the twenty odd palaces of the
German Emperor some $500 servants
are employed. about 1000 of these be-
ing women. A huge income Is. OF
course. required for keeping up estab-
lishments on this scale. and the Em-
peror's total expenditure IL estimated
at soma $4,000 day.,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-02

The man who has the big head" In
wears a small hat
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-02

HE domestic infelicities Of Eu-
ropean royalties have never
nor,o - rrominontlv hefOre