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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-16

out any apparent change in the ma
tional situation.
In de Wick the situation was pitt.
ably forlorn and desolate. Matilda
would gladly have escaped it's depress-
ing atmosphere for little while every
day, but she could not, for the roads
leading from it were almost quagmires
unless steadied by frost, and it was
only rarely on such occasions that the
horses could be spared to take her as
far as Swaffham. Even the atmos-
phere of Swaffham, though grateful
and cheering, was exasperating to the
poor royalist lady. There was such
cheerfulness in it's comfortable rooms,
such plenty of all the necessaries of
life, such busy service of men and
maids, such active, kindly hospitality
TO herself, and such pleasant COM
partnership between Jane and her
mother, that Matilda could not help a
little envious contrasting.
One day. near Christmas, the roads
above them, and in spite of the cold
were hard and clean and the sky blue
Matilda resolved to walk over to
Swaffham. AS she left her father she
kissed him affectionately, and then
courtseyed to the Chaplain, who did
not notice her attention, being hap
PLY and profitably lost in volume
by good DR.. Thomas Fuller.
Matilda walked rapidly. and the
clear cold air blew hope and cheerful
ness into her heart. AS she went
through the garden she saw monthly
rose in bloom, and she plucked it; and
entered the Swaffham parlor. Jane
was sitting at the table serving Lord
Cluny Neville, no was eating and
drinking and leaning towards her with
a face full of light and pleasure. Mrs.
Swaffham sat on the hearth.
Matilda saw the whole picture in
glance, and she set her mood to match
it, Dropping her gown, she let the
open door frame her beauty for mo-
ment. She was conscious that she
was lovely, and she saw the swift lift.
ing of Neville's eyelids, and the look
VI our pIlScu ucHSHl WHICH CdulS iuIo
his eyes. She was resolved to be
charming, and she succeeded. She let
Jane help her to remove her hat and
tippet. She let Mrs. Swaffham make
much of her.
Then she sat down by Neville, and
he cut her slice of the pasty. and
Jane filled her wine-glass, and Neville
touched his own against it and wished
her health and happiness. Then they
sang some madrigals, and as the
shades of evening gathered, Neville
began to tell them wild, weird stories
of the Border-Land, and they sat in
the twilight pleasantly afraid of the
phantoms they had themselves con
jured up, drawing close together and
speaking with little awe, and finding
even the short silences that fell upon
them very eloquent and satisfying.
There was then no question of Ma.
tilda returning that night to de Wick.
and very soon Mrs. Swaffham joined
them, and the servants began to build
up the fire and spread the table for
the evening meal.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-16

at the same moment. He was, as DR..
Verify said, man destined to capti
vate, not only by his noble bearing
and handsome face, but also by such
an indescribable charm of manner as
opened the door of every heart to him.
Bowling to both girls. he presented
Jane with letter from her friend
Mary Cromwell, and also with a small
parcel which contained some beautiful
ribbons. The pretty gift made pleas
ant introduction to q conversation full
OF gay inquiries and interesting items
of social information. Matilda watched
the young soldier with eyes full OF
interest, and did not refuse his escort
to her carriage; but, as she departed,
she gave Jane one look which left her
with an unhappy question in her heart
not only for that night, but to be re-
called long after as premonitory and
prophetic.
During the preparations for the even.
ing meal, and while Neville was in his
chamber removing his armor and re-
freshing his clothing. Jane also found
time to put on pretty evening gown.
Something had happened to Jane; she
was in delicious anticipation, and
she could not keep the handsome
stranger out of her consideration.
When she heard Neville's steady, swift
step coming towards her she trembled.
Why? She did not ask herself, and
her soul did not tell her. 1t indeed
warned her, either of joy or of sorrow,
for surely its tremor intimated that
the newcome was to be no mere visi-
tor of passage, no neutral guest; that
perhaps, indeed, he might have en-
tered her home as a fate, or at least
as a messenger of destiny. For who
can tell, when a stranger walks into
any life, what his message may be?
1t was wonderful evening to both
Jane and Mrs. Swaffham. Neville told
over again the story of Dunbar, and
told it in picturesque way that would
have been impossible to DR.. Verify.
It was magnificent drama, though
there was only one actor to present
it,
Jane did not speak; she glanced at
the young man, wondering at niS Idpl
face, it's solemn pallor and mystic ex-
altation, and feeling his voice vibrate
through all her senses, though at
the last he had spoken half-audibly,
as people do in extremes of life or feel
Ing.
1t is In moments such as these, that
Love grows--even in a moments gaze.
Jane forgot her intention of captivat-
ing and yet none the less she accom-
plished her purpose. For when they
parted for the night he held her hand
with gentle pressure, and quick
glancing, sweetly smiling, he flashed
into her eyes admiration and interest
not to be misunderstood.
And James heart was crystal rock,
only waiting the touch of wand. Had
she felt the mystic contact? Her
fine eyes were dropped, but there was
q faint, bewitching smile around her
lovely mouth. and there was some
thing bewildering and something be-
wildered In her very silence and sim.
plicity.
The sun was high when Neville
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-16
Accounted for Shortage.

When Miss Lucy wanted particular
ly fine chickens she always drove over
to see old Aunt Eta, who had scrap
of farm and made a specially of
raising chickens for the quality folk,
says Lippencott's Magazine.
One day, as the lady stopped in
front OF the cabin, Aunt Eta came
out and hung over the gate.
"Chickens!" she exclaimed in an.
swer to her customers request
chickens, Why, law, Miss Lucy, don't
you all know that there's been camp
meein' and preachers conference
down here? Why, amt got one chick.
en- left. They're all done entered the
ministry"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-16
WHERE MONEY is UNKNOWN.
Primitive Conditions in Settlement in
Coufbe eterp Utah

Primitive Conditions in Settlement in
Southeastern Utah.
There have arrived in this city two
young men who have made the trip
across the continent from the Missis
sippi river in canvas-covered wagon
drawn by a pair of mules, writes a
Los Angeles correspondent OF the
Pittsburg Gazette. Their experiences
have been varied and interesting
often hazardous, but never more
unique than when passing through
southeastern Utah.
In that section of the state have set
tied few score of families, regardless
of the fact that the nearest railroad Is
$50 miles away, and that there Is alb
solutely no market for the product Of
their ranches.
They raise what they want to eat
their ranches support their ever-in-
creasing herds, and they expect to
realize fortunes from their cattle and
lands when a railroad penetrates the
fastness and traverses that section.
Meantime money is almost an I'M
known medium of exchange. Cattle
and grain are the units of value.
The young men say that in one set.
Element where they stopped there was
not a dollar in money, all told, in the
town. At one of their camping places
they visited a nearby ranch to buy
one of the numerous chickens that
were running about the place.
What have you to barter?" asked
the woman of the house.
Cash" was the reply.
What, cash money!" was her as
tonished inquiry.
DO you want a she chicken or he
chicken" was the next question.
They informed her that they would
take "he chicken"
Then, If it's cash money you have,
you may have it for fifteen cents, but
where In the world did you get
money" ..
They told her that they had just
come through Colorado and got money
there They neglected to add that
they also paid Is cents apiece for
chickens there. .t.
"Oh, yes" she remarked, I've
heard that they had money in Colo
RADIO" ....
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-16
Irishman Got the Quail.

An Irishman and Scotchman, says
John J. Delany, once went travelling
through a Western prairie. 1t hap
pened that one afternoon they shot
a single quail. which would do for the
breakfast of one Of them on the fol.
lowing morning. Knowing that the
bird was not enough for two, they
agreed to have 1t eaten by the one
who should have the best dream dur
ing the night.
When they woke early in the morn.
ing, the Irishman said to the Scotch
man: "An' phwat did you dream,
Sandy?"
"Wen," answered the Scot, 81
dreamed that | saw a beautiful has.
ket descend from heaven, and then
got into 1t and was borne up to Para
disc"
AN dreamed" said the Irish.
man, that ! saw you goin' up, an
thought you wouldn't come back, an
so ate the quail. New York
Times.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-16
Not Our Weak Hand.

How small is this that has been asked OF
us
IT'S but to try; ...
Not our weak hand has been required to
set
with stars the sky,
Or swing the great gold moon above, the
clouds.
Nor yet have we
Commanded been. TO place the singing
shell
Beneath the sea;
But just to try, with but our humble
might,
with our whole heart,
Not waste our strength by doubling that
success
VIII be our part
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-16
Cause for Thankfulness

Lieut.. Col. r. ii. Pratt. who recent
ly resigned from the dictatorship of
the Carlisle Indian school, once slept
in tent with eight young men, all
of whom snored Col. Pratt listened
in disgust to the medley Of gurgles
grunts and means. In this horrible
chorus each participants snore coulo
be distinctly heard, for each had in
1t something characteristic and unique
Col Pratt writhed and fretted. A man
on his left snored nervously. with q
kind Of futtering, wayering accent
His was perhaps the most unbearable
snore Of all. Suddenly the snore
ceased-its producer snorted and then
lay very quiet.
THANK heaven, murmured Col
Pratt, zone Is dead"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-16
Johnson Grows Wrathx.

Ban Johnson, president of the Amer,
lean league, was very emphatic in de
nouncing the statement of Tom DAILY,
second baseman for the White Sox
and president of the erstwhile Players
Protective Association, that baseball
had not advanced step since the ad
vent of the American League, and that
the National league had forced upon
the American the foul strike rule and
the reserve clause.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-16

between the two would surely attract
big crowd, as they are two OF the
cleverest heavyweights In the ring to-
day Mccoy met and defeated Rubin
several years ago at, Buffalo The
Akron Giant" was novice at the
time, but after taking unlimited pun
ishment, he stayed the limit and ap.
peared to be the stronger at the wind.
up, Madden says that II Mccoy &C
cepts, Rubin will be ready to fight
him about the second week In May
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-16
Not Quite What He meant.

The man who thought he had the
knack of saying pleasant things cal
culated to warm the cookies of the
oldest heart, was revisiting the town
in which he had spent summer TWEEN
ty years before.
I'm Miss Mears. ! don't know as
you recall me-" said a coquettish eld-
erly spinster, approaching him in the
postoffice the day after his arrival.
The ready heart warmer turned
with his most beaming smile, and
wrung her hand.
Recall you!" he echoed reproach
fully. "As if one coull help it, Miss
Mears. Why, you are one of the land,
marks of the town. Youths Com.
panion.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-16

LITTLE SEEDS or KINDNESS.
How Representative Curtis Came Near
MAKING an Enemy.


Secretary Wilson is receiving nu,
merous requests from all parts of the
country for seeds. and is replying to
all OF them that congress at this ses.
sion has made no provision for seed
distribution, and there are no seeds
left on hand at the department of az,
riculture. Representative Charles
Curtis of Kansas, who was one of the
contestants In the recent fight for sen.
atorial honors. told story to-day
about the farmers In connection with
this matter. One of his newly elect.
ed compeers came to him in great in
dignation. The compeer was rapidly
reaching the conclusion that a career
in congress was humiliating sort OF
business. With q few words more
forcible than elegant, he showed Cur
tbs postal card he had just received
Its back merely bore this inscription
H, ID, Jones, Ownena. Kansas" Moth
ing more, nothing less. There was nc
key to the possible code; no accom-
panying diagram to explain the brieI
but apparently inexplicable puzzle.
What are you going to do about
it," asked Curtis, smiiingly.
DO about It? Fold up the posta
very carefully and throw 1t In the
waste basket, of course"
Then you can count on losing {
few votes next campaign"
"Why?" asked the surprised new
statesman.
simply" replied Curtis, that thai
Is an established way for asking fol-
government seeds. You'll get a great
many of them before the time come.
for the annual seeds distribution t
begin, and what such postals mean Il
to put the name forwarded on your
list OF those to whom you will have
the seeds sent this year out OF YOU
allotment from the agricultural de
partment II was a surprise to thu
new member, and he went away nut
tering at the divers duties of congress
men, but, nevertheless, his constitu
ent, Jones, was one of the first to ge
the seeds In the ensuing distribution
New York Tribune.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-16
THERE ARE STILL WARS.
Some OF the Battles Of a Peaceful
Year.

Some OF the Battles Of Peaceful
Year.
The year Of grace 1902, which saw
the end of the Boer war, the practical
end of the rebellion in the Philippines,
and the termination OF half dozen
South and Central American revolu'
tons. will probably go down into time
labeled as a year Of supreme peace.
And yet In 1908 battles are waging In
nearly dozen countries and war Is
abroad upon every continent.
The average reader II asked to
name the wars now In progress, would
very likely stop uncertainty after men
tioning the struggle between Britain
and the natives of Somaliland. But
this Is not the only war of the day by
any means. Here Is a little list OF
the places whereat battles have been
going on, either now or recently, with
the names of the opposing forces:
Venezuela.
Hayti-Three revolutions.
The Afghanistan-Indian Border
Waziris vs.. British.
Morocco---Revolu to dethrone
the sultan.
Upper Nigcria-Arabs VS.. British.
British vs.. Somalis.
Southern Arabia--Arabs VI. Turks.
MI I ,donia-Turks VS.. Macedonians
and tilgarians.
Sarawak--Britlsh native force vs..
Dyaks.
Corea-Corean regulars vs.. rebels.
Sumatra--Dutch vs. Achinese.
The guerrilla warfare In the lower
Philippines and the aftermath OF the
Boxer troubles In China are not In.
cluded. London Answers.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-16
LANES FAMILY MEDICINE

live got story, SAID the new re-
porter, "about thief who pretended
to be ledger in hotel and so gained
access to the other guests rooms,
where he gathered in all the loose
money he could. and" Head IL
False Roomer Gains Currency, sug-
gested the snake editor.
who was that poor cuss that the
mob tarred and feathered, rode on a
rail. horsewhipped, and threatened to
lynch?" why" said the leader of
the mob. that's the fellow who wrote
to the papers that the citizens of this
town had no respect for law and order.
We showed the cuss that we were
law.abiding citizens, you bet!"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-16
Many Entries for M. and M.


While the general run Of trotting
and pacing stakes have shown a de.
cided falling off this year, the Mer.
chants and Manufacturers $4,000
event for the blue ribbon meeting
looks as though 1t would be larger
than last year. With California and
the far West to hear from, the aggre-
gate has reached last years total Of
sixteen.
Scott Hudson did not enter Jay Nc
Gregor in the event, but sent In the
name of Tregantle, br. s., by Simmons.
Galeria, by Happy Medium. Just what
this means Is not known, as the own.
er, w. l.. Spear Of Lexington, has en-
tered Jay McGregor In his own name.
Gatcomb, formerly partner Of Hudson,
has named Allie Jay, fast Jayhawk'
er mare.
The Snow stable will be at Detroit
again this year. Red Princess being
named in the 2:12 trot and Cotillion
in the 2:17 pace.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-16
Jordan Will Fioht Iavione.

In order not to be accused Of being
afraid, Ben Jordan has decided to &C
cept the terms of Kid Lavigne and
fight him. Prior to the negotiations
between Jordan and Terry McGoyern
for a match, the National Sporting
club of London offered purse II
Lavigne would tackle Jordan. The
ex-lightweight champion insisted that
the weight be 1870 pounds. At the
time Jordan thought this an unrea-
sonable proposition, as at best he is
only a featherweight. Now, however,
Jordan has agreed to the terms, and
a battle may be arranged within few
weeks. If so, 1t will be decided on
Derby night.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-16
A Veterans Story.

Bath, N. Y, April l3th.--The frst
consideration OF the Commandant and
Officers In the conduct OF the Soldiers
and Sailors Home here Is the health
OF the Veterans. Kidney Troubles are
the most common cause Of ailment.
very few OF the old men escaping these
In some form or other
or course the comrades do as much
as possible for themselves. and one or
the most popular and useful remedies
employed Is Dodd's Kidney Pills,
which seem to be almost infallible In
cases OF Kidney arrangements. Indeed
there are among the veterans several
who claim to owe their lives to Dodd's
Kidney Pills.
For instance. A. r. Ayers, who came
to the home from Minneapolis, Mimi.
was given up by four doctors In that
city. He had Bright's Disease, and
never expected to live through 1t, but
his life was saved and his health re-
stored by Dodd's Kidney pills.
His experience has made the remedy
very popular among the men, and no
one who has used Dodd's Kidney Pills
for any Kidney Trouble has been dis
appointed.
Senator Joe" Blackburn of Ken.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-16
cavllI Makes New Swimming Record.

CavilI makes new swimming RECORD.
According to the Town and Country
Journal Of Sydney, New South Wales,
Richard Cavill made new worlds
swimming record for the 100 yards on
Jan. 81 last The event took place
at the Federal Clubs aquatic carnival
at the Newcastle Corporation Baths,
where Cavill wiped all previous
figures off the slate. He swan the
distance in / minute IL ITO seconds.
and these figures completely eclipse
anything heretofore recorded. The
previous worlds record was / minute
IA rs seconds, by +. v. C.. Lane, an
Australian. accomplished while on q
visit to England last summer. Cavill
held the previous Australian record OF
l minute IA 3-5 seconds, made at
Adelaide, March, 1902, with three
turns. Under similar conditions the
best American record Is / minute
20 as seconds, by Harry LeMoyne, at
Boston, Mass, March 6, 1902.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-16
Good Work by Eastern Runner.

w. II. McVicker of Boston, stu
dent OF Phillips Exeter Academy, last
week lowered the school record for
1000 yards IL seconds. covering the
distance in minutes II 2-5 seconds.
The time is within 2-5 seconds OF the
worlds record, made in England by
Lon Myers, in 1881. 1t also establish.
es a new state record. The weather
was most unpropitious and the board
track was wet and soggy.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-16
Noted Racer Dead.

Imp. Layia. one of the fastest sprint
ers In the West, died last week of
catarrhal fever at Churchill Downs.
Her loss is severe blow to Ed Cor
rigan. as he depended on her TO repre-
sent his stable in the short-distance
events this year. The mare was s
years old, by Friar's Balssm. out OF
Lady Paramount.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-16
E,rst Indication.

Young Wife-I'm afraid Jack does
not love me as he formerly did.
Her Mother-W What reason have
YOU for thinking so, dear?
Young Wife--He Is beginning &c
the paper every morning whils
keakfast
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-16
RzX nGOTERV

jockey, like Tod" Sloan, johnny
Reiff, Danny Maher, or Sheets" Mar
tin. Phil is right at home on horses
back and hopes to be able to COM
mand salary of $4,000 or $4,000 a
year, like some of the premier jockeys,
some day in the near future.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-16
Jack Munroe Is NJ.

Jack Munroe, the pugilist, will in
all probability be forced to postpone
his proposed mill with Tom Sharkey
at Butte at least month beyond the
date originally set for 1t. Sharkey
and Munroe according to present pro-
gram, are to fight at Butte on July 4.
During the past fortnight Munroe has
been confined to his room.
Regarding Munroe's future career In
the ring Clark Ball, the miners mana
ger, said: "Munroe is sick, but not
so bad as reported. He strained him
self in Boston wrestling with a big
fellow and when he met jenkins he
aggravated matters. Consequently |
do not think that Jack will be in shape
by July 4, so we will ask for a months
postponement We expect the Butte
people here by April TO- Then | will
explain matters and everything will
no doubt be settled. We don't want to
take any chances. This will be Nun
roe's first important mill since his
essay with Jim Jeffries and IL he is
defeated his future will be blasted
Naturally you can see why want him
to be in trim
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-16

A system Of wireless telegraphy Is
lngeniously worked by the porters OF
hotels In various European cities. The
position. or angle, marked by the way
In which label Is pasted on guests
baggage indicates whether the owner
Is accustomed to tipping. For in
stance. II the upper left-hand corner
Of the label points downward. he IS
generous; II the label Is straightly
placed the sides parallel with the
sides of the trunk, he Is a mean fel.
low, averse to tipping, and on him
special attention would be wasted.
He's a lobster!
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-16
Grover Cleveland Fuller.

Here is probably the best light.
weight jockey the West has turned
out in years. Fuller took his first
mount at Worth last fall, and at that
time could scarcely sit on horse.
Soon after the opening of the racing
season at New Orleans, however, the
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-16
This MeGovern Is a Jockey.

The McGovern family is bound to
shine on the turf as well as in the
pugilistic arena. While Terry and
Hughey are holding up the family end
in the boxing line, Phil. a younger
member of the family, has taken to
horses His ambition is to be a great
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-16
CHAPTER ~.
So Sweet a Dream.

Peace was now confidently pre-
dicted, but hope outruns events, and
tho winter slowly settled down over.
the level dreariness of the land with
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-16

Nickel coins, similar to those used
in the United States, Germany and
Belgium, are soon to be introduced In
France The value of the coin will be
twenty-five centimes, equal to about
Ave cents. It will weigh six grams.
The new coin will be Of considerable
utility, as at present there is no inter.
mediate money between the ten-cen-
time piece and the half-franc.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-16

An ingenious clock for the use Of
hotels has been devised. 1t is station
ed In the office, and is so constructed
that II can be made to give an awaken
ing ring In any room at any specified
time, and it will do its duty faithfully,
without oversleeping itself, as porters
and other hotel attendants sometimes
IL .