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tient knock at tho door. Before she
could in any way answer It. Matilda
de Wick entered and threw herself on
her knees at James side.
"You said you would help me-" she
cried; you said you would, with
heart and hands! Now, Jane, keep
your word!"
What is it, Matilda? What is 1t
you wish?"
1T is Stephen; it is his friend Hugh
Belward They are searching de
Wick for them now. have brought
them to you. Jane, for Gods sake
save them; not for my sake, not for
PHYS sake, but for Gods sake save
them! They are now outside this
door. Jane, Jane! Why don't you let
them in? Oh, for Gods dear sake,"
How can | do what you ask me,
Matilda? Think of what you ask"
II know; l ask life for two, poor
souls ready to perish. Jane, there is
no time to talk. Let them through
the door,"
Il will call mother" she said; 'let
them in until bring her here" Then
she opened Inc door, and Matilda
brought the wayworn. bloodstained.
fainting fugitives within the sanctu-
airy.
Mrs, Swaffham was not long in an
swering Matilda's petition. Surely,
surely, my poor lads" she said pitt
fully, II will find hiding for you"
God Himself thank you. madame"
sobbed Matilda. Father said you
would"
yes, dearie, and Will shall saddle
horse and take you home"
mo. no, no! 1t would then be
known had come here in the dark.
No one must know. can find my
way--and must now 60"
Tell your father that they who
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A Senator's Privilege.

The Senate was astounded a few
mornings ago when Mr.. Pettus OF Ala
bama appeared in new suit built on
something absolutely approaching
modern lines. Hitherto he has always
worn long black broadcloth coat and
wonderfully baggy trousers. Depew
ventured TO express surprise at the
jaunty appearance of his aged col.
league, who complacently explained:
'Fact is have just been reelected.
and I consider 1t my privilege to get
new suit OF clothes. I'll get an.
other when I am reelected again In
1909"
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CHAPTER v.-(continued.)

The man and the time and the
pie 81 met and there was no doubt
ing 1t. His words burned this assur.
ance into the hearts of all who heard
him and when he struck his sword
hi,t o emphasize them. they answered
WIN the same movement, unconscious
and simultaneous.
In some remarkable way this ire
mendous national crisis had become
known in every corner of the land.
And the very vagueness and mystery
of the conviction intensified its i'm
portance, for generally the inferma-
ton came as the wind blows, no one
knew whence.
At Swaffham and de Wick this fate
full feeling was aggravated by keen
personal interests. To Mrs. Swaffham
and Jane the coming battle might
mean widowhood and orphanage. To
de Wick It might mean the extinction
of the family, root and branch. the
boss to the lonely earl and his daugh-
ter OF the one love on which their
future could build any hope.
Sh Nhc tAAtd dilCiuoOn, idhC
rumors OF great Parliamentary vic
tory, rumors that Charles Stuart had
been slain in battle, suggestions and
sumises innumerable and contradic.
tory. Jane went as quickly as posi-.
BILE to de Wick, for il indeed there
had been Royalist defeat, Stephen de
Wick might have reached home and
life was hardly to be borne. unless
some certainty relieved the tension
cutting like tight thong the heart
and brain.
The neglect and desolation of de
Wick Park had In 1t something I'M
usual; 1t was that strange air OF sor.
row, new and unaccepted, which In
sists on recognition. 1t hurried James
steps; she felt sure she was either
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-30
CHAPTER VI.
On the Tide Top.

The great day of triumph was over.
Cromwell had entered London at the
head of his victorious army, and the
city was safe and iubilant. Standing
at her mothers side, Jane had wit
messed from a window in the crowded
Strand the glorious pageant of Lib
erty.
And in the midst of this joyful tur-
bulence she had caught sight OF her
father and brothers and lover; her
fathers face sternly glad, like the face
of man who had fought good fght
to assured victory; his sons initiating
his bearing, as well as youth could
copy age: and the young lord not far
from them, proud and radiant and
carrying aloft the coiors of the Com
monwealth.
As yet they had not met. nor had
Cluny any certain knowledge of the
Swaffham's location. Mrs. Swaffham
had learned that Cluny Neville was
personally Objectionable to her hus-
band and sons, and, as she could not
see clearly what road to take, she
very wisely stood still, waiting for
some light and guidance. And II
seemed unnecessary to trouble James
heart until there was positive rea,
son for doing SO; yet her depression
and evident disappointment fretted
her mother
What is the matter with you
Jane?" she asked irritably one morn
ing: you look as II you had lost
everything in the world instead OF be
ing as your father thinks, right on the
road to many a good day. ] wouldn't
throw such a damp over things II
were you"
"You seem to have forgotten Cluny
mother"
"He seems to have forgotten us; he
might have called. think"
Does he know where We are?"
He could have found out. And
Jane. 1t is not maidenly to take any
young man SO seriously as you take
Lord Neville until your father and
brothers are satisfied"
ITO be continued.)
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czAR GIVES UP ACTRESS.

St Petersburg, April 23.-Believing
he may thus obtain the forgiveness Of
heaven and secure an heir to the
throne. the car will give up the &C.
tress, Mathilda Kshesinska. who has
enslaved him for ten years, He has
however, as final mark of favor, pre-.
sented her with 100000 a wealth Of
diamonds and q LIE membership In
the Vienna Opera Ballet. Their four
sons will be taken care of by the
cars mother. Notwithstanding their
illegitimacy, 1t Is said that the car
is more fond of them than of his four
daughters with which his lawful wife,
the czarina, has blessed him. The lat
ter is said to be expecting visit Of
the stork In the fall.
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would hurt the young men must hurt
me first"
ut will be the greatest the last
comfort he can have in this world"
Then she kissed her brother, and with
a glance of farewell pity at his com.
panion, went quickly and quietly
away.
Go downstairs. Jane" said Mrs
Swafrham, land II Dr. Verify is wait.
ing, order supper to be served. will
bestow our friends in the oak room,
on the west side of the house."
To this room she took them, and
then brought water and wine and
bread and meat, and some OF her sons
clothing, showing them. also, that the
wide chimney had been prepared for
such emergencies by having stout.
firm, iron stlrrups placed right and
left at very short intervals. by
these you can easily reach the roof"
she said. She kissed them both and
poured out wine and made them
drink. and then left them to eat and
rest.
In the parlor she found DIR. Verify
eating beefsteak pudding and talk.
ing to Jane, who sat with a white and
anxious face trying to smile and an.
swer him.
Come and rest a little, Martha"
he said. And what think you? Here
come half-a-dozen riders awhile ago
seeking young de Wick. They said
also that 1t was thought Charles Stu.
art might be with him. and they
would have searched Swaffham-high
and low-if I had not been here.
think we will begin our journey to
London on Monday morning. Martha"
II cannot. II had as many hands
as fingers. could not. You may
keep watch and ward tomorrow and
Monday, and II may be well to do SO;
for. to tell the truth, I trust neither
men nor maids in the kitchen. For a
Parliament half-crown they would
hide the devil When was this great
battle of Worcester fought?"
Last Wednesday, on the third day
Of this month"
Mother, remember how sad we
we're all that day You said to me,
Jane. there is death in the air. and
the men could not work, and they
vowed the beasts trembled and were
not to guide or to hold"
"The third Of September" said
Mrs. Swaffham, that was Dunbar
day. A great victory was Dunbar!"
yes; and now there is peace"
Peace comes too late for many
family. There are the de Wicks."
II am sorry for them. and could be
sorrier II they had suffered for the
right instead of the wrong. What viii
the young lady Matilda do after her
fathers death?"
Her aunt, Lady Jeyery, has beeH
written for, more than a week ago.
She may be at de Wick even now.
think Matilda will make her home
with the Jeverys"
Then she goes to London. | know
their great house near Drury Lane.
1t has very fine gardens indeed. And
now, Jane, dear. little Jane, listen to
me. You are going to the great city.
to Whitehall palace. to Hampton
court. to the splendor and state OF a
great nation. You win be surround.
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ed by military pomp and civil glory
and social pride and vanity. Dear lit
tie girl. keep yourself unspotted from
the world"
May God help me, sir"
"And let not the tale of love be-
guile you. Go often to the assemb-
ling of the saints and catch the morn.
ing dew and celestial rain of their
prayers and praise"
Jane smiled gratefully, and her eyes
were dim with tears as she laid her
hands in Doctor verity's to clasp her
promise. Yet when she reached her
room and sat quiet in Its solitude, no
one will blame her because many
thoughts of love and hope blended
themselves with the piteous ones she
sent to de Wick, and to the two weary
ugitives under Swaffham roof.
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going 20 meet trouble or that trouble
was following after her. She entered
the hall and saw a man In his stock.
She knew his name and his occupation
and her heart stood still with fear.
rs that you, Jane Swaifham?" cried
siatiida, running down stairs. Come
here, come here, come here!" and
seizing her by the arm, she compelled
Jane to ascend at her side. Jane
made no resistance to such impetu-
GUS, imperative passion, and she was
hurried up the steps and along the
corridor until Matilda suddenly
stopped and threw open the door of a
darkened room.
60 in, Mistress Swaffham," she
cried. "and look your last on one of
Cromwell's victims" And Jane shook
herself free, and stood a moment re-
garding the placid face of the dead
priest.
ooh, God be merciful." said Jane.
and Matilda answered. Yes, for men
know nothing of mercy. Come. there
Is more yet"
Then she opened the door next to
the death chamber, and Jane saw ly-
ing on a great canopied bed the dying
earl. His last breaths we're coming In
pzinful sobs, but he opened his eyes
and looked mournfully at Jane for a
few moments. Then the physician
sitting by his side motioned authori-
tatively to the two girls to leave the
room.
He is dying. You see that. He
may live till morning-no longer"
said Matilda; "he is only waiting to
see Stephen, and Stephen will never
tome"
What can / do for you. dear? Oh,
what can do?"
II will have nothing from you, not
even pity. l never wish to see your
ACE again. And how poor Stephen
loved you! And you--you have not
s,ar for his fate, thank God | am
not OF your profession. | can weep for
the death of those who loved me-"
With these words Matilda turned
sobbing away, and Jane, slowly at
frst and then hastily, took the road
to Swaffham. For she remembered
that the news which had reached de
Wick was probably at Swaffham. So
she made all possible haste, and as
sG'n as she reached home she was
aware Of change. Her mother came
quickly towards her. Her look was
surried. but not unhappy. as she
cried, "Have you the news, Jane?
Tis the greatest victory that hath
sver been in England. DIR. Verify came
an hour ago, SO tired he could scarce
iy sit his horse. He has had warm
drink and sleeps. but he says no vic
tory was ever like It,"
" "And my father and brothers? What
" them?"
your father is well; Tonbert and
will have some slight sword cuts. We
must be ready to go with DIR. Verify
TO Lonion on Tuesday morning. Your
father desires 1t. Tomorrow, being
Sabbath. we can do nothing towards
our journey. but on Monday all must
be finished"
Jane worked rapidly. Her little box
was soon packed, her room put In or
der. when there was q sharp, impa-
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-30
ROMEO BUT NOT JULIET.
Society Takers May Find Moral In
This story.

This story.
Upon a recent occasion two bosom
friends, George and Harry. were In
vited to an evening sociable. George,
being quite a clever entertainer. was
consequently in great demand at such
functions. and he looked forward to
the event with much pleasure.
Harry. on the contrary, was loath
to accept the invitation, explaining to
his friend that upon such occasions
the ladies would frequently ask II he
had read such and such a book. to
which in almost every instance, much
to his embarrassment, he was obliged
to answer in the negative, not being
literary inclined. George, however,
to be consoling, said that in every
such case he should answer yes, and
the probabilities were no further com.
ments upon the books would occur.
This appeared plausible enough to
Harry, who forthwith consented to ac-
cept the invitation, and, as anticipated.
during the evening was asked II he
had read certain books. amongst them
Romeo and Juliet, to which he replied.
Il have read Romeo but not Juliet"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-30
THE MODERN MAipEN's TAO.
PIXIES.
spoiis Of Victory Carried by society's
Sweet Pets.

spoiis Of Victory Carried by society's
Sweet Pets.
we saw a damsel on the train--a
damsel fair to see: her bonnie eyes
were glad and bright, her smile was
one of glee.
Her bonnet was the proper shape.
her dress the latest mode-but. ah,
the buttons, pins and things her natty
costume showed!
Six army buttons on her cuff lent II
a semblance gay. (They we're no imi.
tations, for they shouted, "U. s. AID
Adown the bodice was a row that
glowed with polish great-ten but
tons from the soldier blouse that's fur
nished by the state.
Four yachting pins, jeweled badge
some hero's deed had won; golden
trophy given to some expert with a
gun.
A Harvard pin. Princeton pin.
Northwestern pins as well: U. c., U.
l.. U. M.--She must have been col.
lege belle!
Three golden links. a Mason's
charm, an Alpha Beta stud--we won.
dered then how many youths had
found their names were mud!
Her finger bore a craven seal-the
size that's made for men. and on her
collar we discerned a college pin.
again.
About her hat there stretched a
band from some grim man of war. We
wondered at the ribbon there, and
what she wore 1t for.
And as we gazed. youth who sat
beside this damsel fair gave her a
badge from OF his vest; she tucked
1t in her hair!
'Lo, the poor Indian, savage. crude.
Ill tempered, hard to tame-he ties
his scalp locks to himself and gloats
DER them the samei
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Famine Killing Many Thousands.
Hong Kong, April 21.-The famine in
Kwang 81 province is killing tens Of
thousands Of persons and women
there are selling themselves into
slavery to escape starvation. The
American consul at Canton has in
augurated relief fund.
Dealer-"These are the most beau.
tiful cut glass tumblers we have; $4S
Dozen" Mrs. Housekeep-"I'll take
them, but want you to label them
Seconds. Imitation cut-glass, $3.50
a DOZEN" Dealer-"That's rather
remarkable request" Mrs. House
keep-"Yes; it's merely to deceive the
servant girl"
II understand your son has decided
to go in for literature" "Yes, and
he's made a splendid start already"
You don't say?" yes; he went to
auction thisN morning and bought a
secondhand writing desk for only four
dollars and ninety-eight cents"
what ON earth is to become of the
Sparks family, wonder?" why.
what's the trouble with 'em?" "All hit
heavy by the new food craze. Went
over the other mornin' and found 'em
at Observation-Disclosures eatin'
Blanks Food. Sparks wife tacklin'
Dobb's Cereal. and the children divid-
ed between ten different brands"
And where was the old man." ''In
the stable. eatin' bale O. hay"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-30
|TlUNl0RI
|OF THE DAY
Another Trap.

Say, Jimmy" greeted the tall crook
II heard yer had scheme to escape
capture by putting on automobile cog
giles and passing as chauffeur. Did
1t work."
Nav" blurted his pal, soon as
started out as a chauffeur dey ar
rested me and give me thirty days
for running over somebody two oil
three years ago."
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The Greatest Ever.

"Pshaw!" cried the newly arrived
spirit: you ancients had no great cap
tains of industry. Take our beef
trust. for instance, See what 1t has
done"
"Oh, don't know" replied the
Shade Of Noah. quietly. Il cornered
all the livestock in the world at one
time"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-30
Carnegie Gives Tuskesee 100000.

New York, April 24-The trustees
Of the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial
institute In Alabama have received
100000 towards the endowment fund
from Andrew Carnegie, who attended
the recent meeting In behalf of the
Tuskegee institute where ex-President
Grover Cleveland presided. The trus-
tees will meet soon to take formal ac-
tion in accepting the gift and at the
same time to take measures to still
further increase the endowment.
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Severe.

Angry.looking woman-You 60
away from here or I'll call my hus.
band.
Tramp-Your husband amt at 'ome.
Woman-How dyer know he ain'tf
Tramp-Pve allus noticed, mum,
that man is married to woman
what looks like you do. he's never at
'ome except at meal times.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-30
A Busy pay.

Hallit-What's the matter, Klay'
You look all tired out!
Klay-And no wonder I've had a
hard day Of II. don't know when I've
worked so hard. looked at the men
clean up the railroad station this
morning, and after that saw three
safes raised into four-story windows,
and four loads of coal delivered in
baskets.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-30
Fastidious.

you look tired. grandma"
Yes, there was tramp here beg.
ging for pair of shoes. After ransack.
ing the house for an hour found a
pair. and guess what he said"
What, grandma"
"He said he was from Boston and
were only buttoned shoes"
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knsw An About II

Teacher-what is the meaning of
parvenue'?"
Johnny-An upstart.
Teacher-Give sentence in which
the word is used.
Johnny-When man sits down on
bent pin he gives a violent parvenue.
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HEBREWS KILLED IN RIOTS.
Twenty-Five Killed and 27s Wounded
In Antl-Semttlc Riots In Russia.

st. Petersburg, April 24.-Twenty-
five Jews were killed and c75 were
wounded. many Of them fatally, during
anti-Semitic riots at Kishineff. capital
of Bessarabia, April 90 when a num-
Der of workmen organized an attack
on the Jewish inhabitants. The min
lister of the interior has ordered the
adoption of special measures to re-
store order in the town and district.
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Harry--I hear you do not speak 10
Miss Rose.
Reggie-No, she Is too offending.
told her I went to q phrenologist and
had my head examined and she said
there was nothing in 1t.
Harry-Did she mean there was
nothing in phrenology?
Reggie-She said could draw my
own conclusions.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-30

did you ever give the waiter q
top, Heny?"
"Yaas, q couple Of times; but I
don't think he caught on. This must
be a Prohibition state!"
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Eyes, was married three times. /"
ION and BOTTOM

What's the real meaning OF the ex.
preston. The top O. the morning."
Il don't know, I've never been able
to get to the bottom of IT,"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-30

What will you give me for this
articlef" asked the poet.
Thirty days" replied the editor.
whe was also the mayor.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-30

The three millions will be used for
roads and domestic improvements in
the Philippines.
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The Unhappy Author,

Little Brother-Let's see-what Is
the title of that new book of yours,
Mr.. Scrybbler?
Mr.. Scrybbler-"The boundary
n
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-30

JI5bs- WIFI an HWIul IUdI!
Enpeck-Yes. and, by the way,
promised my wife I'd go straight home
from the office.
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Famlne KILLING Many Thousands.

An intellectual feast depends large,
ly upon the mental digestion.
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Death Dealt BY Dynamite Bombs.

Salonica, European Turkey. April
20.--A sanguinary fight has occurred
at the village Of Opela between revolu
tionists from Palanka and Turkish
troops After the encounter had lasted
some time and the revolutionists were
getting the worst of 1t. dozen of tnem
being killed or wounded. they resorted
to the use of dynamite and hurled
bombs among the Turks, 20 of whom
were killed or wounded by the cxplo-
sions. In the panic which followed the
revolutiorists broke throlg.. the
Turks and escaped.
"Now," said Mrs. Biggleson's cousin
at breakfast ON the morning after her
arrival, don't mako company of me.
| want to be treated Just as If l were
one of the family" "All right" re-
piled Mr.. Biggleson, helping himself to
the tenderest part OF the steak, well
try to make you feel right at home"
Professor" said the bad young man
Of the class, 'the scientists tell us
the anthracite supply of the world will
be completely exhausted In little
over sixty years. What are we to do
for fuel them" ~ end" replied
the venerable man, "by that time. in
all probability. you will have gone
where the fuel supply is inexhaust.
ible."
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-30

Little Brother-Oh. yes. suppose
that's what sister was trying to say
when she said It was "The Limit"
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A telegram was received by Cover
nor Cummins asking him to address
the International Good Roads conven-
ton at St. Louis the afternoon of April
20, just preceding the address of Presi
dent Roosevelt. Governor Cummins
has consented.
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