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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-08

"By this hand" answered Pope, "it
has been added to the other stock of
plumber in my cabin"
"A curse upon your want of heart,
them" says Crystal behind his teeth.
After a short. fierce laugh at Crys-
tails face. which was as hard as a
curse, Pope roared out, "Grindal,
send the EarPs crew aft"
The Earls crew came aft quickly,
and, with their skipper, ranged them.
selves little abaft the mainmast
Pope wheeled his face toward the
bows and said in hard, sharp steady
voice. Amy of you men changed your
minds? Who among you will join my
! fag?"
Not one" says Pope, after a pause,
running his gaze over them with a
cold. faint smile. Again he paused.
"Grindal," he shouted, turn all these
men into the Portuguese boats. OF
with ye." he roared. You'll find good
accommodation in that hulk"
He pulled out cigar and lighted
II with his ingenious machine of
springing fame. While he pulled the
Earl stepped up to him.
II beg that you will let me accom-,
pany my crew, sir" he said.
mo, my lord"
But why, sir-but Why" cried
the old man. why should | not be
suffered to share the fate of my men,
whatever it may prove?"
Bring the boats to the gangway.
Tumble EN- in, Grindal. Crystal, see
them safely over the side"
And with as lofty a carriage as my
lords, Captain Pope, putting at his
cigar, walked right aft, leaving Earl
Fitzgibbon's entreaty unanswered.
The Earl stood fixed to the deck;
his CONSERVATION was heart-shaking.
Father OF mercy, the pirates were pro-
bearing him away alone Whatever
was to be his fate at their hands? He
| saw the boat reach the Portuguese
mans side. He turned to Pope, who
stood coolly smoking at a little dis
lance likewise observing the wreck
and exclaimed:
will those unhappy beings find
| fresh water, sir?"
Plenty, my lord. 1t must by this
time have been remarked by you that
we do not thirst for human life," an
swered Pope, very courteously.
Il wish. sir" says my lord you
would relieve my mind by stating
your intentions as regards my dispos.
al"
You shall be sent home" answered
Pope. Have not l said that? But
before we part-and the opportunity
VIII sooner or later arrive-a strict
understanding such as you, who are
doubtless a believer in God, will hon.
orably hold by, must be entered into.
There is time. We will discuss this
matter tomorrow"
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The Two Captains
By w. CLARK RUSSELL.
Copyright 1877 by PF Collier ead Co
w. CLARK RUSSELL.

oben his coat, exposing a long red
waistcoat Neither would you"
"Oh, damn it," cried Pope, with one
of his arch laughs, is it dead child
that's going to put We off the scent,
John? I'll go aboard"
During the greater part of the day
the pirates were employed in bringing
eff the more valuable and useful of
the commodities in the Portuguese
ship. At two bells, five o'clock, the
briggs mainhatch was closed and the
boats belonging to her hoisted, but the
briggs topsail was still kept aback.
The pirates went to supper in the
'tweell-decks, and Pope and Crystal
watched the topsail schooner that had
now dwindled into the size of child's
toy.
The devils don't like these trans
ferrinG jobs" said Crystal. Strange
that we should have fallen in with
nothing in the shape of cash aboard
her"
"Her people took it away with
them" answered Pope. Il would not
| DS IOShSu up dlODc III lltl JlllOu6u IllC
run of middle watch with that child.
1t seemed to smile as looked. 1t has
not decayed."
Suppose it had been alive?" says
Crystal. You'd have brought her off
| and made a daughter of her"
Il would not have a child for that
old mans wealth." said Pope, with an
inclination of his head toward the
Earl in the stern. Is it boy? He
drags your name through the kennels,
and the parish buries the representa-
tive of my honored family. He sinks
into the mould scarecrow of rags
and sores. Is 1t a grip"
He was proceeding; Crystal was
grinnlng as though he was in fury,
then observing that his looks had
checked Pope, who still continued to
regard the melting sail, the square
man said: II hope they left the
| crucifix on the chi!d's breast"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-08

sly lord, keep your seat" and saying
this he went into his cabin, and In
minute or two returned, holding
the cruciflx he had taken from the
dead child's breast. sheet OF paper,
pot of ink, and quill pen.
Now, my lord" says he, putting
the sheet of paper and the pen and
ink before the Earl, here are the ma
terials with which you are to make
out an order upon Child's for two
thousand two hundred guineas."
What is that cruciflx for?" said the
Earl, whose agitation on sudden
was SO extreme that he seemed in
capable of following what was said.
TO swear you on" says Pope
The Earl started shot helpless
look of wrath at Pope, turned slow
and hopeless gaze upon Crystal, then
understanding how absolutely he was
at the mercy of these men, and re-
fiecting that to him his life and lib
erty were quite worth the money
asked for, he wrote The Earl looked
for a little while on the draft as
though considering the wording of 1t;
he then handed 1t to Captain Pope.
saying, Sir, have done my part.
This money will be paid to you on
demand IL am suffered to reach Eng
land that | may acquaint my bankers
with my wishes. do not need that"
He seemed to understand on a sud-
lien, and passed his hand with a ges-
ture of dignity toward the crucifix
Pope stood smiling. This speech
touched the chords of his melodramat-
ic nature. He would have been pleased
to respond with light dramatic -four
ish, but could not instantly find ideas.
Now, my lord" says Pope, after
quietly pocketing the draft, then pick
ing up the ,crucifix, you'll be pleased
TO take this in your hand"
why, sir?" answered the Earl,
folding his arms and erecting himself
II have no Bible or Prayer Book.
and mean to swear you. Take hold
of this"
The Earl saw the temper of resolu-
ton strong in the mans face. He was
helpless old gentleman among pi-
rates, and he was wise to do their
bidding. He took the crucitx.
I should consider myself as profane
as Pope, if | recited the oath he die
tated to the Earl. Enough. If It's
said that he made his lordship swear
in tremendous terms that when he
was transferred to another vessel he
would never reveal to her people, nor
| to Others afioat or ashore, the charac-
ter of the brig he had left. He also
made the unhappy old gentleman
swear likewise in tremendous Ian
guage that the draft when presented
would be honored, that no question
would be asked, that the man who re-
ceived the money would be suffered
to depart without molestation, I'M
watched, and that in all respects the
matter would be carried through as
though based and conducted on the
strictest lines of honest business.
Ito be continued.)
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s'' 3d.

The old-fashioned stamped brass
cornices for windows have been re-
vived These are now considered
more desirable than the universally
used pole.
Careful housewives always have
extra covers of heavy muslin over
the ticking of their pillows and mat
tresses, which are taken off at stated
intervals and Numbered.
To make shrimp salad take equal
quantities of chopped canned shrimp
and celery cut in small pieces; add a
little chopped parsley and chives
and mix with salad dressing.
After scaling fish and picking
ducks, geese, ETC., did you ever try
rubbing them well with damp cloth
dipped in cornmeal? Try it; you will
be surprised to see how nicely it
cleans them.
A good layer Of newspapers under
meath carpet Will prevent all dan
ger from moths, which have strong
objection to printers ink and will
not come anywhere near it to lay
their eggs.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-08
9WgSlSI2
S@JESL- "a
old tissue. yelled in white chiffon,

Gold tissue, yelled in white chiffon,
forms exquisite ball gowns.
Women as. we'll as girls wear the
coil of hair so low on the back of
the neck that 1t rests on the shout.
ders.
Colored wells are conspicuous by
sheir absence Milady seems to care
tor noting but a black or white veil
,r a combination of the two.
The matched sets Of turnover col.
lar and cuffs will be as popular the
coming season among tailored neck
wear as they have been this summer.
Chiffon wells ornamented with che
aille velvet, hand embroidery and
Mexican drawn work are on view.
out they are not nearly SCI popular as
The self-edged palmer sorts.
A sash of mousselina chiffon or
liberty silk is a charming finishing
touch. 1t SHOULD be gracefully
afaped around the waist and is best
With either no loops or only one.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-08
a Toilet Hint,

Oatmeal for the face and hands
wet with water soon sours, but pre-
pared in the following way it will
keep any length of time: Take three
cupfuls of oatmeal and FIVE of water
or less quantity in the same proper
ton; stir well and let it stand over
night in cool place; in the morning
stir again; after awhile SUR thorough
y and strain; let it stand until it
settles, then carefully pour off the
water and add enough bay rum to
make the sediment as thick as cream,
or thinner if preferred. Apply to the
face with a soft cloth; let it remain
until nearly dry, then rub briskly
with a soft flannel. Shake the mix
ture well before using,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-08
CHAPTER X.

The Pleasure Crew Are Transferred.
Nothing log-worthy in a narrative
of incident and excitement happened
this day. The weather was moderate
and the brig rolled with foaming cut
water toward that spot of ocean
where Captain Pope hoped to fall in
with the Spanish ship from Cadiz, the
Madre de Dios.
At sunrise seaman on the fore
yard reported sail almost right
ahead about point on the starboard
bow. Crystal was working away with
the glass when Pope came on deck.
Anything good for us there, dye
think, Crystal?" says Pope, in voice
of sudden elation.
She's the Madre," answered Crys.
tai. ''Tll tell you her story, Pope: The
crew from the start knew that an
English pirate was on her track, and
they mutinied, butchered the officers
and made off with your fifteen thous-
and pounds"
'Ha, ha, ha!" laughed Pope, again
bringing his glass to bear upon the
vessel ahead. Indeed Crystal was
rarely humorous.
In about three-quarters of an hour
the Gypsy was within easy sight of
the forlorn green craft.
What is that ship, gentlemen?
said Lord Fitzgibbon, stepping out of
the companion-way.
"She seems to be an abandoned
ship" answered Pope, giving the
Earl one of his politest bows. He
then said to Crystal: Arm your,
selves and go on board of her, sir,
with eight men. Thoroughly over,
haul Ler and report all that may be
good for u.s."
Crystal struck the ship at her miz-
Zeh channel plates, and all but one,
left to tend the boat as she rode to
her scope Of painter, scrambled over
the tall green side. They were armed
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He took the crucifix.

but they kept their cutlasses
sheathed, for their first glance as sea-
men now they were aboard warrant
ed her abandoned. They paused mo-
ment TO listen, and heard nothing but
the groans of the aching heart of
forsaken ship, and the sympathetic
gurgle of water.
Lift the mainhatch covers" says
Crystal, and find out what she's got
in her hold"
He turned to the door of the deck
house; four men accompanied him.
What surprising object was that,
which, having instantly taken Crys-
tails eye, had brought him to a halt
the others initiating him, one or two
with an unconscious clutch at their
cutlass hits?
Upon a couch or sofa was spread
the flag of Portugal, and upon 1t re-
posed the dead body Of child of
about five or six years old; a large
cruciix with the figure Of the Re-
deemer in silver rested upon the
child's breast, secured to it by two
pieces OF Sllken cora.
Crystal and his men stood by its
side and gaZed. Did ever pirates
eyes encounter so holy a sight?
TITS child" said Crystal, casting
an uneasy look round the berths as
though he had expected the mother to
step forth.
What woman's gone and left it?'
grunted a pirate; he was Madison of
the squirt.
Its girl" said Crystal.
What's she got on her breast?"
said a man.
Take it in yer and" exclaimed
one.
by thunder" roared Crystal. mo
one here disturbs it. That's the COM
pass The little un's steering its road
home by. If it were all gold and pre-
cious stones it should be left there"
This was an outbreak Of sentiment,
responsibility and emotion which
somewhat astonished the men. who
witnessed, on sudden in this SCARED
disngured seaman, the expression of
an honest, sturdy British merchant
captain. 1t was quickly-fading
Ghost, and the looks of the privateers-
man reappeared in Crystal. as he
rounded from the body.
Search the cabins" he shouted,
and pear a hand"
In the course of about half an hour
Crystal put off from the abandoned
ship, and arrived on board the brig.
He went up to Pope and his report
was to this effect: Her manifest and
papers were in Portuguese, and he
could make nothing of them.
She'll be from the West Indies. y
said Pope, looking toward her. From
Demerara, | believe"
From Demerara going for London
Dismasted in heavy squall Aban
doned by all hands, who left behind
them little dead child with a silver
crucifix upon its breast. That's how
] read her story" says Crystal
did you bring that crrciax OFF,
says Pope. looking at the square
mans buttoned up bosom.
NO" answered Crystal, with a sar
castle glare at Pore. while he threw
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-08

The first gown is of brown cloth.
The skirt is plain, but covered half
its length with the full basque of the
jacket The upper part Of the latter
is in the form of a blouse with plain
yoke extending in rounded tabs over
the shoulders, forming epaulets. The
yoke is ornamented with passemen-
terie buttons and trimmed around the
neck and down the front with bias
bands of white silk bordered with
dark brown galloon or braid, the ends
finished with tassels.
These white silk bands and gal.
loon trim the girdle, which is of dark
brown velve1, and from the cuffs, all
the ends being finished with tassels,
and the cuffs also finished with frills
of lace. The full upper part OF the
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-08
SSQgga g1@55R3l
EACUPS
The Secret Of Good Coffee.


Most Americans boil coffee in e
pot over hot fire, but that is not the
right way to make it. Nobody makes
better coffee than the old negroes of
the West Indies. They are famous
for it, so II you want good coffee try
their way.
Put the coffee in an enameled pot.
pour the boiling water on it, cover
it up, and then let 1t just come to the
boil again. Do not let 1t stand, but
strain 1t at once through clean bag
made of flannel. The quantity of
coffee used should be one tablespoon
full to each breakfast cup.
Never use condensed milk with cof
fee unless you want to spoil it. Always
serve and drink it hot.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-08

sleeves falls like a ruff1e over a pun
OF the material The standing collar
is of lace.
The other gown is of sage green
cloth. The skirt is made with groups
of plaits on each side of which at the
bottom is trimmed with gold buttons
and the black galloon, the ends of the
latter finished with tassels.
The bolero is bordered with the gal
loon with tassels at the corners. The
revers-collar is trimmed with white
guipure in which the galloon is run.
The waistcoat is of white cloth orna-
mented with gold buttons. The full
sleeves. bordered with the trimming,
fare over puffs Of the material fin
ished with cuffs trimmed with the
galloon and gold buttons. The girdle
is OF black velyet.-Wisner Chic.
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Corn Starch Meringue.

Scald one pint of milk, add two
scant tablespoonful of corn starch
mixed to smooth paste with cold
milk, stir until smooth and thick,
cover and cook for half an hour. Beat
together the yolks of three eggs, two
tablespoonfuls of sugar, and one
quarter of teaspoonful of salt: add
to the corn starch and stir for FIVE
minutes, then flavor and turn into
pudding dish Cover with mer-
ingue made by whipping the whites
of the eggs to a stiff, glossy froth,
with three tablespoonfuls of powder
ed sugar; dust with little more
sugar and put into a moderate oven
until pale Drown. Serve cold.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-08
Laces Match the Gown.

Chantilly. Russian and many other
laces are now colored to match the
gowns. In the heavy laces, Cluny,
Flemish and Renaissance color we'll
They match in color the gown they
trim and are most effective. On some
of the imported gowns the entire
waist is of colored lace. Pretty para
soils of colored lace are also seen
also dainty little toques and turbans
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-08
WANTED PART OF LAST HOUR
Senator Pettus' Story of the Vanity Of
Authors.

SENATOR FcItuS StOTy OF tnc NdniIJ oI
Authors.
Senator Edmund w. Pettus of Ala
bama is eighty-two years old. A man
called at his law office in Selma one
day and wanted to read him thirty
two page abstract of will. Senator
Pettus said:
Il am too old to listen to all that.
Tell me in few words the abstracts
contents"
Il prefer to read it to YOU" the man
insisted.
All" said Mr.. Pettus, you have
the authors vanity. You are like
Barthe, the comedian. Barthe called
on a dying man one day with new
comedy. He unrolled it. He said:
LET me read this to you. You
will laugh
But consider, said the other, i
am dying man.
"Barthe, ignoring that objection,
smiled and cleared his throat - begin
Consider the victim resumed, !
have only an hour to live
"'But to read my comedy will oc,
cupy only half hour, said Barthe.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-08
A Good Dentifrice,

Camphorated chalk is one Of the
simple dentifrices that never go out.
One can prepare it at home just as
well as to pay druggist to do it. All
that is necessary is an ounce of pow
dered camphor and fifteen ounces of
prepared chalk. If it is desired to
have the dentifrice foam, add little
powdered CASTLE soap. Mix thorough
ly by sitting through coarse cambria
a number of times
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-08
Blue Shaded Muslin.

Shaded muslins are the moments
fad. A dainty gown OF this descrip-
ton is of blue muslin in striped effect,
shading from dark blue to almost
white. The skirt made perfectly plain
and full. The bodice is made with
chemisette of white Irish point lace
and deep collar of same. Plain. full
sleeves. The high waist girdle of the
darkest shade blue. The hat is of
blue lace straw, adorned with white
violets.
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Another Sherlock ficlmes.

Have you any evidence against the
prisoner"
None" answered the detective.
Then why did you arrest him?"
TITS a great idea Of my own. When
the real criminal sees an innocent
man in trouble, maybe he'll cone for
ward and confess"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-08
In Pleasant Fields.

yes" unused the person who lets
out an occasional audible thought, he
certainly makes hay while the sun
shines"
what haymaker do you refer to-"
asked his friend, who was afflicted
with the rubber habit.
why, the man who marries grass
widow" replied he of the clamorous
thoughts.
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On. IN the Doctor.

Some men have funny notions"
she said. There's my doctor, for in
stance. He's always telling he I'm
foolish to make myself uncomfortable
by wearing corset. Yet one hot day
when he was just dying for a little
sympathy / told him he was foolish
to wear silk hat and deserved to
suffer. He hasn't been the same to
me since"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-08
Henpeck's Consolation.

Cadleigh-Pardon me, but it must
be pretty tough to be married to a
strong minded woman.
Henpeck-Oh. 1t has its advan
tages. When my wife thinks she
hears burglars down stairs she won't
trust me to so down and investigate
Catholic Standard and Times.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-08
Unfortunate.

Moneybags-How did your banquet
go OFF, Banklurk?
Banklurk-Not as well as it might.
you know. The POSTMASTER called on
q gentleman who hal lost an arm and
q leg to answer to, the toast Our
Absent Members. The New Yorker.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-08

Stained flower vases can be clean
ed by adding to a lather made of
soap powder some vinegar. Shake
till all stain Is removed.
If you allow house plants, or rather
the pots containing them, to stand in
saucers containing water that has
drained through the pot rotting Of the
roots will result.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-08
A Cautious Compliment.
Fireworks,

There is going to be a fireworks
display at one OF the nearby summer
resorts" said the host
MY dear sir" answered the visitor.
from Kentucky, Il get enough of poll.
tics when | am at home. | don't
want to see or hear anything that re.
minds me of an election"
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Declined with Thanks.

Oldbeau-Miss Buddington-er-
Clara, from our first meeting have
loved you. May hope that you will
some day return my love?
Miss Buddington-Certai Mr..
Oldbeau. AS haven't any earthly use
for It. I'll return 1t at once.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-08
Asked and Answered.

Look here" said the bartender in
a wet goods emporium to liberal
patron of the lunch department. what
do you want for a nickel, sanyway-the
earth?"
mot guilty." replied the hungry
party; "it's two,thirds water"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-08
Thcuchtful GEORGE.

George, dear asked the fair fe-
male in the hammock scene, was
you ever in love before?"
Sure" answered the masculine por-
ton of the sketch. You don't think
for minute that I'd practice on
nice little girl like you. hope"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-08

Very pretty are the sashes of old
china silk ribbons, with their swathed
Wristbands, and old-fashioned bows
pinned up against the bodice in true
old-world style.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-08
For the Little Girl.

Outdoor costume of serge for little
girl, the skirt forming box plaits
at the hem, and with box-plaited bo-
lero to correspond. The bolero has
no collar, but is finished with a shad-
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-08
Pretty Breakfast Gown.

For wear at the breakfast table
the newest design for a morning coat
that complies with the prevailing de
sire for long lines.
Made of any of the delicate silky
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-08
Valuable Food.

Oil-cake is the most valuable form
OF food for stock. Three pounds of oil
cake are equal to ten pounds Of hay
or ave pounds of oats.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-08

Ostrich-Yes, | have a great deal
Of trouble getting collars high enough.
Parrot-That's strange. Why don't
you patronize my haberdasher; he al
ways suits me?
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Not WITH Hin.

Charlie--l knew girl oIcc what
nearly died frcm eating too much leo
cream.
Jane tcuttir gly)-Eow Gid you hap
pen to hear about IL?
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-08

To destroy crickets place a little
ginger cordial in a saucer on the
hearth at night. This will attract the
crickets, which will die after having
partaken of it.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-08
CHAPTER xI.
The Earl is Released.

Next morning, when breakfast was
ended and the table cleared, Crystal
was for going on deck.
Stop. Jonathan" shouted Pope.