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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-09
An Easter Legend


| of the days they had spent together
as children; then they grew tired and
sat in the summer house. And now
Hugh felt that his eyes were INSULT
cient to tell his love, and he began
tremblingly to express himself in
words. He remembered the first kiss
he had ever given her as distinctly as
IL 1t had only been yesterday. He
painted with excitement as he took her
hand: she blushed like rose, but
resisted not; he drew her to him and
placed his arms around her, and gave
her the long. sweet kiss which had
remained on his lips forever. Oh.
Blessed Virgin, this was not the kiss
he had dreamed of! The woman was
there. smiling and bmshing as of yore.
but the kiss was not the same; so
cold. SO passionless, beside the one of
his imagination He locked into her
face, and then--Oh, the horror of It!
through her languorous eyes. the
doves eyes of the Virgin. he saw the
hollow orbs of death; the peace-like
skin was drawn and yellow; the
rounded cheeks were sunken, and the
pearly teeth, which smiled upon him,
broken and discolored. He
would have uttered cry of terror. but
the sound could not come from his
throat; he tried to tear himself from
the girls embrace, but he could not,
for he had to live his life as he had
lived it before, in everything do as he
had done before and passionately he
kissed the face of death.
They went into the house. and shyly
Anne told her father what had hap
pened. but as she spoke. blushing with
the new delight of love, her lover
could only see the hideous face of
death. At last he rose to go. for he
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-09
CHAPTER ~.
Woven Of Love and Glory.

For the next three days there was
busy time at Swaffham. All the
neighbors were summoned to hear
the news, and sermon from DIR. Yer.
ity; and he did not spare the rod in
the way of his calling. There were
some wealthy young men present. and
he let them know that they ought not
to be present; furthermore, he told
them how many miles It was to Duty
and to Scotland.
This is not a time" he said, for
men to be on their farms or in their
shops getting little money. Thou
Shalt is written on life in characters
Just as terrible as Thou Shalt Not.
1t is not enough that you do not help
the enemy; you Shall shut your shop,
you Shall leave your oxen united: you
Shall take your musket, and never
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-09
When Easter Was No, poouI,,

Our New England forefathers we're
sterniy opposed to Lent: they had a
grand sufhciency of fast days in the
wilderness. In the long. hard winter
OF want and suffering. when the Pill
grims' cry for help went up in prayer
to the Pilgrims God.
Prosperity, however. seems to have
brought changes with II. After the
revolutionary war Easter sermons
we're preached. especially by the Pres.
byterians, and churches were decorat.
ed with flowers. though New England
was the last section to adopt the fes-
tival upon which the Pilgrims looked
with peculiar adherence.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-09

Bismarck on one occasion told Sid
uey Whitman Of the following incident
which occurred when he was dining
with Emperor William: 81 had some
champagne in my glass, the taste Of
which made me suspicious. When the
butler again passed the table | tried
20 get look at the label on the bottle.
out this was impossible, for a napkin
was wrapped around It, then turned
% the emperor to inquire the name of
he particular brand. when his mai.
ssty blurted out that 1t was indeed
German champagne-Deutscher Scha-
lmwein. Yes the emperor said. I
rink II from motives of economy, as
have strongly recommended it to my
officers for the same reason. Then
again, l also drink 1t from patriotic
motives Thereupon. said to tho
emperor, With me. your majesty. pa
riotism stops short at the region OF
ny stomach"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-09
Wants Protection for birds.

Ex-Gov. Samuel ]. Crawford OF Kan
sas has printed an urgent plea for the
enactment OF bird-protecting law.
He says; Birds OF every kind and va.
riety except the hawk and the Eng
lish sparrow are useful and many OF
them invaluable. They should be pro
tected by a rigid. stringent law, with
severe penalty attached thereto.
One quail will destroy a thousand In
sects in single day and many other
birds will do as much"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-09
The Saxon Easter.

Our Saxon ancestors kept up the
celebration of Easter for eight days.
II was kind Of thanksgiving. the
length Of time devoted by the pagans
to their spring festival. After the
hong lenten season they seemed to
have become tired of SO much good
ness. feeling which their descend
ants seem to appreciate. tired Of CIV
ing up pleasure and worldly attrac-
ton: this, together with the natural
welcome to the spring, gladly pro-
longed the festivities.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-09
A Good old custom.

It used to be custom among good
Christians to salute one another with
kiss, but now, although indiscrimi
nate OSCILLATION is no longer kept
upon Easter morning, the habit
which is as old as the human race
still prevails, most desirably in shades
of evening and with limited audience
>~-~~-~~~~~-~.~~-~~-~-~- ~-~-~~~~~~-~~~->>~-
who. taking a short recess from the
arduous exercise of national legisla
ton. come to bestow their Easter
smiles on the little sovereigns OF the
republic.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-09
p,v for the Children.

Easter is bright day for the lit.
tie ones at the flresfoe OF our own
nation. The President Of the United
States comes out on Easter Monday
and opens the gate to his big yard.
and the happy children take posses
sion and play egg rolling on the beau
tiful lawns. The Marine band plays
and many people come to look on at
the children's pleasure. among whom
are often grave and wise senators.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-09

Anger is the most impotent passion
that Influences the mind of man: IL
affects nothing It undertakes. and
hurts the man who is possessed by II
more than the object against which
II Is directed Clarendon.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-09
Originally a Pagan Custom.

Easter, the high festival Of the
Christian church. taxes its name from
the Saxon Goddess Ostara or Eastre,
q personiflcation Of the East or
Spring, and was kept as a time OF re-
joicing by the whole pagan world long
before the coming OF Christ. The
wonderful renewal Of life In nature.
the passing Of winter, the coming OF
our lady OF spring. the protectress Of
flowers and the blossoms. was cele-
brated with as much rejoicing In that
old pagan world as is the Resurrection
to-day In Christendom, and with many
of the same ceremonies.
Ahe early church finding It expe-
dent to adopt the Pauline teaching,
"All things to all men," gave her
sanction to many of the pagan cere-
monies, simply because they were
too deeply rooted to .e abolished save
by the progress of Christian civiliza-
ton.
The cross symbolizes the Resurrec-
ton of the Son OF Righteousness. The
crescent rejoices over the return Of
the natural son In the heavens. With
both the central thought Is worship
and rejoicing. the one ending with the
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-09
Proof Positive.

Mrs. Neighbors-"Is your husband
a sound sleeper.
Mrs. Homer-"You would think so II
you heard him snore."
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-09
CHAPTER u.
Doctor Iohn Verify.

The anxious days went by for a
week and there was still no word at
Swaffham. Then Jane went over to
de Wick. hoping that the Earl might
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-09

was to meet his bosom friend that
evening; but the Burgomaster urged
him not to leave them, bidding him
send a messenger to his friend and
let him come to them. Hugh consent.
ed. He was delighted with the pros
pect Of seeing his friend again; love
might not be what he had thought 1t.
but friendship could not alter. and all
his disappointments would be coun-
teracted by reunion with the trusty
comrade who had been dead so long.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-09

Every man has his trials-for
which the lawyer Is thankful.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-09

The largest police station in the
world is that at Scotland Yard. Lon
Ion. II has accommodations for
1000 policemen.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-09

Many young mans ability to get
along without brains Is due to his
'ather's money.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-09

The sign painter can always make a
iame for himself.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-09

Do Your Clothes Look Yellow?
Then use Defiance Starch. II win keen
them whits-l6 OF. for 10 cents
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-09

do not believe Piso's Cure for Cunsump-
Ion has an equal for coughs and colds
iohn y. Boyer, Trinity Springs. iud,. Feb.
g. 1000
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-09

and. with a sigh Of delight, he fel
asleep. and the sleep was death
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-09

Silence is golden where hush
money Ia concerned.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-09

joy of the world, the other leading on
with the hope Of life eternal.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-09

~ W 10 Cdte VousekeePev
$50 Defiance Cold Water Starch. because Il
d better, and OF. more OF II for same
money.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-09

Fc woke with start and instinc-
lively put his hand to his head; some
thing was different! His slumber was
still heavy upon him. he passed his
hand slowly down his face. The wrin-
kles had disappeared. the skin was
smooth and soft. He took In his fin.
gers lock of his hair; he saw that 1t
was rich brown and hung in luxuriant
curls about his shoulders. He stretched
out hand; 1t was round and strong
and beautiful.
He sprang to his feet and hurried
from the church, his steps showing
the glorious vigor Of youth. Arrived
in the street he was momentarily be-
wildered, then a mysterious influence
stronger than himself impelled him to
walk through the narrow streets till
be cess to the house of his friend, the
BurgonTrster. with whom he remem-
bered he was during the day. He
smiled as he knocked at the door, for
his host had been dead since thirty
years; but the Burgomaster. exactly
as he had known him. opened the
door.
Come in, friend Hugh"
why, Anne" said the Burgomaster,
don't you recognize your old playfel-
low; and Hugh, my boy. don't you
recognize your old sweetheart
Hugh laughed and blushed.
Its SO long since saw her, and
she has altered. | did not know she
was so beautiful"
After inner. when the Burgomaster
began to snore Anne invited the young
man to come with her into the garden,
and they walked beneath the trees
Just bursting into bud. talking gently
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-09

II was Easter day; the bells were
the heavenly tidings of resurrection.
An old man stood on the cathedral
steps between the two great doors,
and he looked upon the crowd below.
And he vas quite alone. JIe had out
lived love and friendship. he had out
lived the Joy of life, he had outlived
sren the desire for knowledge.
He wandered into the church away
from the night, and fell upon his knees
before the image. standing in the
niche, Of the Mother of Sorrows, who
held her hands against her bare heart
which bled great tears Of blood.
In his madness the old man whis-
pered to her. "Oh. Mother, Mother,
give me my youth"
There was a movement in the paint.
ed lips and a gentle voice spoke from
them.
My son, has thy life been SO happy
that thou wouldst have given back to
thee thy YOUTH"
"Oh, Mother, Holy Mother. thou
canst give me back my life, my happi-
ness. All my days have | been true
and loyal servitor to thee. pray thee
do this thing for me, for thy dear
Sons sake, who rose this day."
"Ny son, | will give thee back thy
Jou:h. But thou must live thy life
as before thou livedst it; everything
shall be repeated to thee as 1t hap
peDed aforetime. Dost thou accept?"
Give me back my life again. just as
1t was, with the JOY of youth. and the
Joy of love- Oh, heaven. how shall
endure the happiness of it,"
Then he felt hand pass over his
eyes and fell asleep.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-24
LOCAL, BREVITIES.

The steamer Dennis Simmons, from
Williamson, n. c., with lumber for
smoot & Co. and H. X. Field Il Co.,
has arrived.
Mr. Richard Morgan will conduct the
services at the Railroad Reading Rooms
tomorrow afternoon. Miss Vierkorn
will render solo on the occasion.
Henry G. Stroman, an old and well,
known resident of Fairfax county, died
at his home near Langley on Thursday
morning. The deceased was 81 years
old.
The Young Mems Sodality Lyceuul
has decided to give euchre party and
social on the 29th instant. At The
meeting last night business of impor
lance to the organization was transacted
Rev. Mr.. Allender died at Arlington OIL
Thursday. The remains were inferred in Nv.
Hill cemetery this afternoon.
A, infant child of Mr.. Edward Thornbur
died At its parents residence on north Payn
street last night
The brick work on the addition to the post
ofice and custom house building has bee
completed.
All.porS- sausage meat at B. II. jenkins.
southwest corner Of Duke and Fairfax street
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Slaughter Of Geese.

The occupants of naptha launch who
were on cunning expedition yesterday
saw a flock of geese circle over their heads
and alight in the cove a short distance
above the outlet lock OF the old Alexan-
dria canal. The launch was headed fol
them AMI when the boat was within
shooting distance several guns were dis
charged into the flock. Eight of the III
teen geese which were in the flock were
killed outright and the others crippled.
The dead birds were secured and the
launch started in a chase after those
which were fluttering in the water. A few
minutes later the boat struck sunken
pile which knocked hole in its hull and
the occupants had to be rescued by par
ties who came to their relief in a small
boat from Deans shipyard. The launch
had become so entangled with other sunk
en- piles that it was found impossible tC
get il off. This mishap was augmented by
t,ee discovery that the geese were tame
and that they were the property OF Mrs,
Alexander, who lives near the old cana
hasin. The Nimrods saw the owner OF the
geese and they will pay all damages.
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Funerals.

The funeral Of Champe Walker, whose
death occurred suddenly late Wednes-
.day night, took place from his former
home on Duke street, near Alfred, THIS
afternoon. The remains were escorted
TO the cemetery by Alexandria Lodge OF
F,lks of which the deceased had been a
member. A large number of friends
and acouaintances of the deceased, Id
Guiding many who had at different times
been his feliow-employees, also attend
ell The services we're conducted by
Rev. Mr.. Stump, aud the paliibearerss
were three members of the Elks and
three employees in the transportation
department of the Washington-Southern
Railway. The remains were deposited
in the Henderson vault in the NJ T.
cemetery. n
The remains Of Mr.. Samuel c. Payne,
who died in Washington on Thursday,
will be brought here tomorrow for inter
ment. The funeral will take place from
the NJ. p. Church in the afternoon
Andrew Jackson Lodge Of Masons, o
which the deceased had been member
will attend
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-24
Circus Coming

Posters throughout the city proclaim
the fact that Sig. Sautelle'snew big three
ring, % car railroad circus, menagerIe,
royal Roman hippodrome and historical
wild west will exhibit at Alexandra on
Thursday afternoon and evening, October
20. This season Mr.. Sautelle has enlarg,,
ed his shows in every department and
his greatly augmented list OF performers
and feature acts has made it necessary
that he add third ring. Overlapping
the rings is a veritable maze of trapezes
ropes, and bars, while on the ground and
in the air hundred or more men, wo-
men and dumb animals are employed in
rendering a performance which taxes the
best skill and utmost strength and the
very lives of all. The clowns are most
entertaining and the animals which dance
and manifest such superior training form
an interesting feature. Free to all pa
irons of the big show is the 500, Ooo me-
nagerie, filled with rare and costly spec
linens of animal life from all quarters OF
the globe or Europe.
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Woodward & LOthrOp,
10th, 18th and F sts., n. W.
WASHINGTON. D. c.
WASHINGTON. ID. c.

DEATH IN THE CAN.-William Marks
was instantly killed and Patrick Hardy
fatally injured at Butler, Pa, yesterday
by an explosion of nitro-glycerine. The
men were pedders Of small notions, and
had camped in the woods near Butler.
Yesterday they found an empty can
which they supposed had contained
maple syrup from the small bit OF sticky
substance adhering to the top. Marks
sat down with the can between his knees
and commenced to cut out the top, so
as to transform it into water vessel.
The small portion of the nitro-glycerine
at once exploded, and Marks head,
hands and feet were blown off and his
body disemboweled. Hardy, who was
standing close by, had his eyes blown
out and the bones in his arms and legs
shattered in dozen places. He can
not recover.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-24
Golf Tea.

The tea at the Golf House yesterday
afternoon in spite of the Indictment
weather was greatly enjoyed. Those
present pronounced it more like socia
home afternoon where every one con-
tributed to the general amusement. The
refreshments we're novel and delicious.
The hostessess of the occasion were
Misses Lucy Douglas, Mamie Jones
and Eliza Uhler. "The club" is
to be entertained by one of the mem
bers, in honor of a young lady visitor,
during the coming week The Coll
Club is in most prosperous conditlon
and has added new feature to the social
side of Alexandria, as even those who
do not play have delightful place OF
rendezvous also charming opportunity
of entertaining their friends.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-24
pecsntion at CARLYLE House.

The Society for the Restoration OF
Historic Alexandria threw open the Car
lyIe House for public inspection last
night. and many persons availed them
selves Of the opportunity of visiting this
historic old landmark. The reception
was from 8 to II O'Clock, and those who
had gathered in the venerable building
snept the two hours in passing from room
to room and discoursing on the interest
ing events of ante and post revolutionary
DAYS. The Carlyle House has ever Deeu
regarded as among the most sacred rellcs
of the early history of the Unlted
States. and to Alexandrians and people
living in this vicinity it stands side oy
side with Christ Church in point OF IN
terest. Washington having been a Ia
miliar visitor to both on many occasions
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Church Services, &c., Sunday.

CHRIST CHURcH-Seryices at il:OO a. M
and 1880 p. IN. By Rev. W: J. Morton;
Sr. PtrI's CHURcH-Seryices at ii a. m.
and 73D D. M. by 1T. Rev. w. l.. 3ravatt.
onAcE t,.,i rCH--iIoly communion at I:lo
a. M Services at II a. m. by kev; Y. IL
Rail and 1880 D. m. by Rt. Rev. Cameron
Mann ID. d.. Bishop of North Dakota.
ST MARY's CHURCH-First mass at a. m
Second and last mass at 1890 a. m. Vespers
and sermon at p. m.
EMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH-Ser'
vices at II a. m. and 7;3O p. m. by Rev. MI
Schulz.
SECOND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH-Sunday
school at $3.50 a. m. Services at III a. N. and
7:SO p. IN. by Rev. j. NJ. Nourse-
BAPTIST CHURcH-Sunday school at S;5O a.
m Services at II a. m. and 7:3O p. m. by
Rev. George l.. Hunt, ID. ID. Young People
TRINITY METH. EPIs. CHURcH-Sunday
school at $3.50 q. IN. Services at ii a. m. ana
7:3O D. m. by Rev. j. A. LETTERS. Young
Peoples Meeting at $50 p. IN.
METH. EPIs. CHURCH S0UTH-9:3O a. m.
Sunday school Services at III a. m. by Rev.
J. p. Stump and 7:30 p. m. by Rev. DR..
WrTH. PROT CHURCH-Sunday school at
OILS m. Services at II a. n. and 1880 p. M.
by Rev. J. II. S. Ewell.
FRrE METHODIST CHURCH-Lee street,
near Wilkes-Seryices at II a. IN. and 7:SO
VILLAGE CHAPEL, NJ +. CHURCH SOUTH
Gibbon Street. near Alfred.-Sunday school az
2:45 p. m. Preaching at 400 p. IN. by Rev.
Mr. Welch.
RAILRoAD READING RooMs-Services at
DEL RAY CHAPEL NJ f. CHURCH SOUTH
Sunday school at 3 Preaching at p. H.
Epworth League at s p m.
AIMS IIoUsE-Seryice at 80 p IN.
MIsSION-West side of Fairfax street, be-
tween Franklin and Jefferson streets.-Serv-
ices at 1880 p. m. 60, 49,
RoBERTs CHAPEL NJ. Z. CHURCH (coior-
ed)-Preaching at IL a. m. and 1880 p. m
MEADE CHAPEL--Sunday school at $50 p
IN. Evening service at 3 p. IN.
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10 cases of new staple Try goods purchas-
ed at big discount at the unloading sale OF
the Lloyd L. Jackson Company, Of Balti-
more. Nd.
One case Dark Percales, yard wide, Sc and
Toe value, at sc yard.
One case Black Satines, Sc, Zoe and l2ic
values, at &c yard.
One case Fancy Dress Ginghams, Sc value.
at sc yard.
One case dark and light color Flannelettes,
l0c value, at DC
One case Fancy Mercerized Flannelettes.
loo value, at SIC yard.
Two bales yard wide Brown Cotton at &c
yard.
One case yard wide Bleaehed Cotton at DC
yard.
One case yard wide Bleacbed Muslins and
Cambrics, &c values, AT 55c yard.
Bleached Sheeting, elegant quality free
from dressing, 1914, 29c value, at 23c yard.
Bleached Pillow Cases, i0c.
One case Apron Ginghams, 7c quality, at
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One case Dark Outing Flannels, Sc value,
at 3sc yard.
One case Light Outing FIannels, Sc value,
at &c yard.
One case Dark Fancy Dress Prints at Sgc
yard.
One ease Indigo Blue Prints at Sc yard.
% Pieces Sheer White Goods, in fancy
stripes, for aprons, at DC yard.
Wool-mixed White Flannel at 12Ic.
Double width Fancy Dress Goods, 100
value, at l21c yard.
100 dozen Linen Napkins at 29c dozen.
Two sizes in Moquette Rugs, 49c and 800
Jnte Rugs, p yards long, at CSC.
Fancy Rug Fringe, &c yard.
% pair Lace Curtains, $3.50 value, at CSC.
% pair Lace Curtains, 50 value, at si.S9.
A heavy lii Blanket, white and gray, $3.50
value, at CSC.
Good size Bed Comfort at SOC.
Ladies' II gore, tucked seam, heavy cloth
Walking Skirts, with stitched bottom, at
$l.69.
Ladies' gore Mixed Tweed Skirts, stitch
ed bottom, at $l9S.
Black Mercerized Underskirts, with deep
nounce. at Acc.
Ladies' Colored Flannelette and Black
Mercerized Sateen Shirt Waists at ACC.
%s-We are agents for McCalls Dress
| Patterns.
ED-We sponge all dress goods free of
charge.
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Pupils Recital.

A large audience was present at the
pupils recital at the Opera House last
night. There were twenty-four numbers
on the programme, each one OF which
was excellently rendered. The touch OF
the pupils was correct, and reflects credit
upon their teacher, Mr.. William ID.
Starnell. The rendition of several Sc.
lections by the vocalists-Miss Mai
Greenwell, Miss Lucy Graves, Mr.. Jas.
Hicks and Mr.. John Finnegan-wa'
heartily enjoyed, and the singers re-
sponded to several encOres. PROT Johr
Pistorio's orchestra, composed of eight
musicians, accompanied the vocalists,
and their good music was heartily ap
nlauded.