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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-10

Last Saturday night there was an un.
usually heavy rain accompanied by a
high wind which did great amount OF
damage to trees and crops. The small
grain is heavy and the wind blew it
down 30 it will be impossible to get all
cut with binder and in a great many
fields nothing but a mower can be used.
Corn is badly blown over. but with good
weather will straighten up. Hay max.
ing is being delayed this year almost to
the danger line. Some few are putting
up hay, while others are cutting. The
rye harvest is delayed also and unless We
are favored with a few days of hot
dry weather the crop will be much dam
aged,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-10
Home Seekers Excursion to Northwest, West.
and Southwest

Via the North. Western Line. Home
seekers Excursion tickets at the greatly
reduced rates will be sold on the first
and third Tuesdays Of each month, June
to October, inclusive, 1902, to the terri
tory indicated above. Standard and
tourirt sleeping cars, free reclining chair
cars, and "the best of every thing"
Apply to agents Chicago & North
Western ny. 25wl5
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-10

A. M. Currier, who has been working
for the last six years for ID. e. Soar and
who recently began working for Martin
Larson, went to Atlantic Monday where
he was to meet salesman for harness
firm to purchase new stock of goods
for the new harness shop which he ex-
poets to open up soon in the building
formerly occupied by Martin Larson as
harness shop. Mr.. Currier is good
workman and has many friends here
and will no doubt meet with success in
his new enterprise.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-10
Public Sale.

As am going to leave will sell at
public auction on the street in Audubon
on Saturday July IL at 2:3O p. m. the fol
lowing property: Household goods
cook stove and utensils. three bedsteads
and bedding, cupboard, dishes, chairs
and other articles too numerous to men.
ton. Time will be given il desired.
W. Z. EDMUNDsoN.
]. w. Richards. Auctioneer.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-10

1t has been reported that DIR. Brooks
would not answer any calls in the coun.
try. This is mistake as he informs us
that he will answer calls in the country
the same as usual. This news will be
gladly received by his many friends all
over the county.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-10

The rain Tuesday caused the creek
here to rise beyond it's banks. 1t was the
highest it has been in severed years.
Quite number Of people gathered on
the bank to watch it play havoc with the
suspension bridge. 1t snapped the wires
as IL they were straws.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-10

J. ID. Manahan lost a valuable horse
last week. He had come to to wn
Friday to witness the celebration
and had put bis team in Alex Cald-
wells barn and in some manner the
horse got his head caught in the feed
rack, pulling his head back and break
ing his neck.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-10

The rainfall for the present month has
been quite heavy. The amount for each
day is given below: On the LIST, 3rd and
4th we had no rain. On the End we had
48 ip., on the 9Th LOS, 9Th 1.7s, 7th %.
Sth 1.S9, 9th | 10, making a total of Q. 81.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-10
Old newspapers for sale at this office
at five cents per bunch.
Very Low Excursion Rates to Portland, Tacoma.
Seattle, Vancouver and Victoria,

Via the North Western Line. Excursion
tickets will be sold July IL to 81 inclu-
sive, with final return limit by extension
until September 10, inclusive, account
Y. p. O. U. meeting. Pullman Standard
and Tourist SIeePers, Dining Cars,
Scenic Route. Apply to agents Chicago
4 Northwestern R'y. 25-4
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-10

John McFarlsne has disposed of the
half section farm which he purchased
last week OF Sam Mantz to N. P. Peter
son, Of Oakfield township, receiving S75
an acre and clearing $1,000. A. A. Mel
son, Of the firm OF Bagley & Nelson,
closed the deal.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-10

Herman Shilling, who was arrested
here several months ago for stealing at
the Dane Hotel and who escaped from
the authorizes here, was recaptured last
week at Manning. The authorities
there telephoned Sheriff Anderson and
he went up Saturday and brought him
hack
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-10

Marguret Hendrickson, a graduated
nurse OF a training school in Chicago,
has located here and intends to make
this her place Of residence. Before
leaving the school she had full charge OF
the maternity beard Of that institute
and comes with the best of references.
She will probably make her home at the
residence OF DIR. A. l.. Brooks and wife.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-10

Chris Hansen, the Extra coal dealer
was in town the last of last week, clos.
ing deal with some parties whereby he
disposed Of his property here. Chris
has been suffering somewhat OF late
with quite severe attack of rreuma.
tism
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-10

VIM. Delahoyde and wife, Of Extra.
came up Monday. Mrs. Delahoyde will
visit here with Mrs. Thos. Walker and
Peter Delshoyde and family. Mr..
Delahoyde went on to Castena in the
interests of the Taggart & Lyman nur-
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-10

Lou Wagner, OF near Anita, came up
last Friday evening and visited over
night with friends. Her cousin Pearle
was also guest at the homes OF John
Farlane and P. F. Anderson.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-10

VIM. Hight, Of Laurel, Neb., passed
the Fourth at his fathers home near
Fiscus. He reports the crops in his
state as looking well and prospects of a
good yield. He says land there Is advanc-
ing in price in most localities.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-10

By. Campbell, one of the Journal force,
was up and spent the Fourth with his
Audubon friends. He had his kodak
and took several views of the parade and
other things of interest,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-10

Miss Fern Mckinley, who has been
visiting with her friend, Lora Hunter
departed for Des Moines Saturday
where she will visit some time before
going to her home in st. Louis.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-10

Mrs. John Mcclure returned to her
home in Gray Saturday after spending
the Fourth here with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Barney Cunningham.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-10

Miss Jennie Walker, Of Miles, who has
been visiting here for some time with
her cousin, Miss Lizzie Davis, returned
to her home Monday evening.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-10

Dollie Moore returned to Odeboldt
Saturday after short visit in this city
with relatives and friends. Her father,
Ben Moore, accompanied her as far as
Manning
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-10

Good 100 acres Of land, well improved
o1s miles from town, Douglas township.
Inquire Of Miss Roche, second door east
OF the Methodist church. 27-2
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-10

N. s. Hansen, of Anita, was in
town between trains Saturday while on
his way to Coon Rapids to take charge
OF a ranch which he owns there,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-10

The glass front for ID. Z. Soar's new
harness shop came the fore part of the
week. F. A. Buthweg also got a new
for his store window at the same time.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-10

j. o. Archer, Of Red Oak, was in
town the fore part of the week shaking
hands with his old acquaintance. He
is now travelling for cigar firm.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-10

Will McFsrlane purchased the J. F..
Egan farm Of 100 acres in Greeley town
ship Monday, payings60 90 per acre.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Earhart, Of Audubon,
are visiting at their sons this week.
Dedham Cor. Manning Monitor.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-10

J.G. Morrissey, who formerly drove
the oil wagon here, and wife. of Ames,
visited here last week with his brothers
Albert and J. B. Morrissey.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-10

DIR. J. M. Fulton received visit over
the Fourth from his father and mother,
Mr.. and j. W. Fulton, of ATLANTIC.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-10

Mrs. Wellmsn, the photographer Of
Extra, was in town on business Monday
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-10

The following liccuses to wed were
granted during the past week: James
Rosey and Tammie Dye: Aida B. Men
denhall and Maud j. Burkey.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-10

B. W. Carr. who is district deputy Of
the L. o. o. F. lodge, went to Gray last
Saturday to install officers for Utopia
Lo dge No. 80 that evening.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-10

Chas. Tillman lie building big granery
on his farm out in Melville township.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-10

EsTRAYED:-Oney esrling heifer. In
quire Of Owen Davis. 28w-tf.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-10

Carson Brockway returned Tuesday
evening. He has been playing in the
band for Burkwell's show.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-10

Miss Myrtle Prick returned Saturday
morni ng from Chicago, being called here
by the illness of her sister. Daisy.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-10

Otto Conway, Of Corning, is visiting
here this week with John and Herman
Reinemund. He works for Frank
Reinemund at Corning,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-10
Short Horns for Sale.

l have some good registered Short
Horn Bulls for sale. Farm two miles
northeast of Audubon.
24w5* OWEN DAVIS
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-10

Nick Martens and Stephen Loev, OF
Extra, we're in town Saturday on their
way to Carroll to look at land.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-10

Frank Adams was down to Atlantic
the latter part of last week on business.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-10

G. H. Donaldson returned to his home
in Anita Sunday after short visit here
with his brother, o. @. Donaldson.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-10

Lee McCuen returned to his home in
Atlantic Saturday after having spent
the Fourth here with his brother Geo.
McCuen.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-10

j. W. Laundrum returned Saturday
evening from Des Moines. where he has
been attending Bartlett Musical Con-
servatory,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-10

Mrs. J. w. EllwOod aud children left
Monday for Red Oak where they go to
visit Mrs. EIlwood's sister, Mrs. Bur-
l.olr
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Rem Phelps OF Atlantic
spent the Fourth here with l.. @. john
son and family. Mr.. Phelps cousin aud
sister were also there.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-10

Hans N. Smith, who lives three miles
north west Of here, is building q good
barn,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-10

Robt. Rice departed Tuesday for Vel
lowstone Park where he will spend his
summer vacation.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-10

Painters are busy this week at the
North Western depot giving the build
ings fresh coat OF red paint.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-10

DIR. James Hollenbeck and family re-
turned Saturday from Manning where
they had spent the Fourth with friends.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-10
Taken Up,

One calf six weeks old, black. one eye
gone. Owner can have same by paying
expenses. 27-2* JOHN BuRKHARDr.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-10

@. J. Schroeder, Of Manning, was in
town Tuesday. He expects to leave
soon for Colorado on pleasure trip.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-10

Why locate in new Missouri? Be.
cause you can get just as good land
cheaper than here. See GEO. L. KELLOGG
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-10

George Leamon was limping around
last week on account OF having run a
rusty nail in his foot.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-10

L. ID. Phelps and family returned Sun
day from an extended visit with relatives
and friends in Vermont.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-10

Miss Maty Fulton. Miss Grace Miller
and A. Manefee Of Atlantic. visited the
Fourth with DR.. Fulton and family.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-10

Prof. Hooker went to Gray Tuesda!
on telephone business. ..
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-10

Tom Davis had the misfortune TO
break his leg last Sunday by slipping on
some slippery steps.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-10

W. Smutney. South Park, largest line
of furniture and undertaking. Funeral
director and embalmer. Finest hearse
in city. II
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-10

Elsie Larson went to Ross Saturday
evening to visit over Sunday with her
sister, Mrs. Allie Quinby.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-10

Jasper Jensen. Of Poplar, was in town
Monday attending to business matters.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-10

Mrs. J. F. Frazier and little child were
in Atlantic the first of the week visiting
with Mr.. Fraizers brother. She will go
to Oklahoma soon.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-10

Joseph Kopp is making some improve,
ments on his farm just east OF town in
the way Of some hog sheds. Samuel
Kopp lie doing the work.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-10

Mrs. Martens Corners and little boy
OF Omaha, are visiting at the home Of
her sister, Mrs. J. @. Wolfe, this week.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-10

Miss Gene Culver is recovering
from severe attack of remittersnt fever
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-10

A Miss Haines. Of DesMoines, arrived
Saturday evening for an indefinite stay
here with her aunt, Mrs. AIRY.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-10
MONEY TO LOAN.

At 5 per cent interest, option.
al payments, with the German
Savings Bank.
NASH, PHELPS & PHELPS.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-10

Eleanor Ohm went to her home in
Manning last evening accompanied by
her nurse, Lizzie Evans, who will re,
main about two weeks.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-10

The editor of this paper left last Satur-
day for two weeks trip through the
north
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-10

DIR. Brooks returned Friday morning
from Huron. s. d., where he had been
visiting the past two weeks with a
sister.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-10

DR.. G. e. Brooks, Dental Office
over Talbott's Restaurant.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-10

Mrs. Dopp is prepared to do dress
making. Will sew by the day or take
work home, one block north Presbyterian
church. II
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-10
Needs Some Changes.

c. s. McLeran, ID. d. s., office
over Brorson's Drug Store Audubon.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-10

Will Landrum, the singing evsnge.
list. will sing a solo at the Christian
church next Sunday both morning and
evening.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-10

Mrs. L. b. Robinson and son Roding,
of Harlan, are visiting with VIM. Lyman
and family.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-10

Black Percheron stallion, weight 1900
will make the season of 1902 at Preston
Bros. barn in Audubon. II
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-10
Miss Dell Anderson is quite sick at

Call on J. M. Hart at the Planning
Mill for window screens. 9tf.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-10

Mes. ]. w. b. Cole is recove ring from
her recent illness.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-10

Frank Wilson is again at his place in
the shop after having been forced to lay
up for week or ten days with lame
back.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-10

Chas. Benton is building a barn on
bis town property.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-10

Mrs. Creveling entertains the Ladies
Aid Society at social from two to 81,
this after noon.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-10

John c. Jensen and wife, of Sharon
township are the parents Of little boy
born last week.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-10

Quite number Of our young people
attended the dance at Fiscus on July 4
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-10

Miss Kitty Cayanaugh, Of Atlantic,
is visiting this week with her friend Miss
Jennie Lyman.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-10

Mrs. j. F. Russell and Mrs. W. W.
Smith entertain their friends this after
noon in honor of Mrs. Kate.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-10
Short Horns For Sale.

still have few short horn bulls for
sale at my place five miles southwest OF
Brayton. 26w3* JosEPH LOUIS.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-10

James Law is expecting soon to build
good 5000 house up in the east edge
of town
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-10

Lou Lee left Tuesday for Rockwell
City to look over the field for new bar
Der shop.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-10

H. L. Wissler was up from Extra last
Tuesday transacting some insurance
business.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-10

The Maccabees will install officers to-
morrow night and good attendance is
requested,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-10
Want Column, Etc.

WELL DRILLER-E L. Gransberry, well
driller, solicits your work. Address Audubon.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-10

FOR sALE-Brick, tile and sand at brick
yard. II
b. F. Maxwell went to Sac county last
Saturday to work on farm for cousin.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-10

The REruBLIoAxsl.OO q year.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-10
Audubon Markets.
FART LOANS

5 per cent interest, once a
year, 500 optional payments,
with Davenport Savings Bank.
BAGLEY & NELSON.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-10

DR.. e. z. Brooks, Dental Offic,
over Talbott's Restaurant.
Chas. Benton is building a barn oil
bis town property.
Quite number Of our young people
attended the dance at Fiscus on July 4
James Law is expecting soon to built
good 5000 house up in the east edge
Of town.
H. L. Wissler was up from Extra last
Tuesday transacting some insurance
business.
Lou Lee left Tuesday for Rockwell
City TO look over the field for new bar
Der shop.
The Maccabees will install officers to-
morrow night and good attendance il
requested.
Miss Kitty Cavanaugh, of Atlantic
is visiting this week with her friend Miss
Jennie Lyman.
Mrs. Creveling entertains the Ladies
Aid Society at social from two to 81,
this after noon.
Mrs. j. F. Russell and Mrs. W. W
Smith entertain their friends this after
noon in honor of Mrs. Kate.
Frank Wilson is again at his place in
the shop after having been forced to la,
up for week or ten days with lamt
back.
Mrs. Dopp is prepared to do dresi
making. Will sew by the day or TAXI
work home, one block north Presbyterian
church. Il
Eleanor Ohm went to her home il
Manning last evening accompanied b,
her nurse, Lizzie Evans, who will 70
main about two weeks.
Joseph Kopp is making some improve
/ A.. l..
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-16
HUMOR OF THE HOUR
Loves Sacrifice.

II shall have to give you upw II was
In the year 1865, and as be spoke the
youthful scion OF once noble house
buried his face In his hands and groan.
ed aloud. Yes" he said, my darling,
much as love you, cannot subject
you to all the privations that q mar
riage IN my present circumstances
would entail on my wife. Three weeks
ago was rich and prosperous. the
head Of a large syndicate that my IA.
Their had bequeathed 10 me and on the
most familiar and intimate terms with
the emperor. Nothing. II seemed. stood
In the way OF my continued success.
Suddenly. however, another syndicate
loomed above me. and was quickly
oyershndowed. and now. after having
been obliged TO sell out, find that all
my earthly possessions amount only to
the paltry sum OF eight millions and 4
half"
The girl at his side never waverei:
but, firm and resolute, her voice be
traylng the great love and determine.
ton that animated her In spite OF this
terrible blow. she rushed TO her dis
consulate lover and threw her arms
round his neck.
MY own dearest" she cried passion.
atcly. why. would marry you II you
were worth no more than million"-
Smart Set.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-16

With patience. gentleness and entire
ly without force a man has successfully
trained a common cat to retrieve. His
education began by leading him up to
all game that had been killed. which
was followed by the cat seeking the
game himself. Next he was taught to
stay close by his master. at first perch
ed on his shoulder. He was then taught
not to fear the sound OF gun. When
the gun was fired, common ball was
thrown forward by the master, and
the cat soon found out the connection
between the report OF the gun and re-
trievlng. A dead bird was afterward
substituted for the ball. being at hrst
thrown from the hand and later on
dropped from the branch Of distant
tree, and the cats education In retriev-
Ing was completed. He retrieves per-
fectly, points sometimes and 10 general
conducts himself like a hunting dog
Forest and Stream.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-16

A man can not raise from a chair
without bending forward or putting
his feet under the chair or outside Of 1t.
Many a man will back himself TO
give another a start Of fifty yards In q
race Of 100, providing the man having
the start hops all the way. But no rum
ner, however swift, can give that
amount of start to an ordinary man.
For the first five yards they go at prac.
tically the same pace. Therefore the
runner to go ninety-dve yards while
the hopper goes forty-fve would have
to run more than twice as fast, and 1t
would be q weak man who could not
hop forty-fve yards at a pace equal to
twenty seconds for 100 yards, and that
would mean the runner would have to
beat all previous records