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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-05-21

did you ever notice the uses tc
which baby carriages are putt" asked
the observant man. Just look at
those children taking those puppies
out for an airing. The youngest child
was graduated from that perambulator
less than two years ago, I'll bet. The
carriage is somewhat rickety now. and
careful mother would hardly trust
an infant to 1t, but 1t makes good
plaything for the children.
II see laundresses wheeling baskets
Of clean clothes home to their custom
ers in baby carriages. 1t beats walk.
ing and carrying big basket. Only
this morning l noticed two poorly
clad girls gathering odds and ends OF
boards thrown aside by carpenters
who were building house. They put
their stock OF fuel In q baby carriage.
! suppose they will take the baby out
In that same perambulator this after.
noon. New York Press.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-05-21
Piteher cIark.on,. EIialbility.

Harvard men are again stirred up
by the indirect charges OF profession
alism from New Haven against Cap
tain Walter Clarkson of the Harvard
nine. who is one Of the greatest
pitchers the Crimson ever had.
The question OF Clarkson's eligibil-
ity has come before the Harvard ath-
letic committee before. and he was
pronounced perfectly eligible to repre-
sent Harvard. Captain Garrison, in
an interview recently. said that there
is positively nothing in the charge
and he believed that Yale would take
no notice of Ii.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-05-21

bow and leg in perfect court fash
ion; and he made silly appearance,
and for the life of me | could not help
smile-not a nice smile, Jane, In.
deed. twas q very scornful smile, and
he caught me at 1t, and what do you
think he did,"
Il dare say he told you plainly that
you were behaving badly?"
my dear Jane. he turned back, he
walked straight to me and boxed my
ears, for q silly child that did not
know the difference between a man
and a coxcomb.' Iswear to you that |
was struck dumb, and he had taken
himself out of the room in passion
ere could find word to throw after
him. Then got up and went to a
mirror and looked at my ears. and
they were scarlet, and my cheeks
matched them. and for moment l
was In towering rage. l sat down.
I cried, laughed. was amazed,
was. after little while. ashamed, and
finally came to reasonable temper
and acknowledged had been served
exactly right. For had no business
to put my wicked little tongue In my
cheek, because a brave gentleman
could not crook his leg like dancing
master. Are you laughing. Jane?
Well. must laugh, too. shall laugh
many time when think of Cymlin's
two big hands over my ears. Had he
kissed me afterward. would have for.
given him--I think"
Il cannot help laughing little, Ma.
tilda. but l assure you Cymlin is suf-
fering from that discipline far more
than you are"
Il am not suffering at all. This
morning admire him. There is not
another man in the world who would
have presumed to box the Lady Ma
tilda de Wick's ears; accordingly am
in love with his courage and self.
respect. I shall laugh and cry as long
AZ live. and remember Cymlin Swan.
ham,"
ut was too bad Of Cymlin-but very
like him. He has boxed my ears
more than once"
emit. win never speak to him again.
There. let the matter drop. wish
now. you would either take Stephen
or send him on forever. am In .
hurry to be gone. and Sir Thomas
also. Go and send Stephen with q
Yes or No to me. am become in
different which. since you are 90 much
co."
Many letters were promised on both
sides, and Jane was glad to notice the
eagerness and hope in her friends
voice and manner. Whatever her
words might assert. It was evident
she looked forward to great 10y.
And - long a. she was with Matilda.
Jane let this same spirit animate her,
her ride home. however. was set to 1
more anxious key. She was q little
angry also. Why should Stephen de
Wick intrude his love upon her?
Twice already she had plainly told
him that his suit was hopeless. and
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-05-21

leaves little to chronicle. James chief
excitements came from her visits to
Mary Cromwell and Matilda de Wick.
The affection between Jane and
Matilda had the strong root Of habit
~ well ~ of inclination. They could
not be happy IL they we're long apart.
Jane visited frequently at Jevery
House, and Matilda quite as fire.
Quently at Sandys.
One morning in the spring Of 1853,
Jane was returning from a two days
visit to the Cromwells. The air was
20 fresh and balmy she went to Jew
cry House. resolved to ask Matilda
to drive in the Park with her. As
she went upstairs she wondered what
mood she would find Matilda in. for
there was certain mental pleasure
in the uncertainty Of her friends tenn
per. She found her lying upon a sofa
in her chamber. her little feet, pref.
THY shod In satin. showing just below
her gown; her hands clasped above
her head, her long black hair scatter
ed loosely on the pillow. She smiled
languidly as Jane entered. and then
said:
Il have been expecting you, Jane.
] coud not keep the Thought OF You
out Of my mind. and by that token
knew you were coming. Pray, where
have you been? Or. where are you
going?"
y have been spending two days
with the Cromwells, and the morning
is 90 fair. wondered II you would not
drive an hour In the park. DO you
know that Cymlsn arrives from ire
land to-day! He would think the
Journey well taken, II ne saw you al
the end OF it.
You are little late with your
news. Jane. That is one OF your
faults. Cymlln was here last night.
Re spent couple OF hours with me-,
men sne smiled 20 peculiarly, Jane
could not nelp asking her:
what !: there In your way OF smil-
i u meA0A ~
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-05-21
"Ihree.Exer season ON.

The "Three-Eye" has made its geta-
way, and the third race of this organi-
.ation is now fairly under way. Daven-
port and Cedar Rapids were day be-
lind the other teams, the opening OF
he first-named city having been post
1oned on account Of the frigidity OF
the weather. The other clubs made
he start regardless of the low state
Of the thermometer and the officials
If the league find much encourage
'nent in the good-sized attendance re-
ported in spite OF the unfavorable con-
1itions
Sharp contests characterized the
opening, the scores being small. The
teams appear to be in much better
condition than it was anticipated they
would be. in view of the weather han
dicaps experienced during the training
period. The fear expressed in many
quarters that the league. in suffering
the loss OF so many of its best twirl-
ers, wozld be slower than last season.
promises to be quickly dissipated.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-05-21
cHAPrER vll.-fcontlnued.A

SUApIeN vII.--(Continueo.)
Cromwell wants only that Parlia.
ment should know its own mind, and
declare itself dissolved. God knows
It 70 high time. but vane, and more
with him. would sit while life lasts
Martha, my heart is troubled within
me. Have we got rid Of one tyrant
calling himself King. to give obedi-
ence to q hundred tyrants calling
themselves Parliament? It shall not
be 90. Az the Lord liveth, verify. 1t
shall not!"
There was meeting Of the Coun-
ell ct the Speakers house the night
after Israel Swaffham's indignant pro-
test against Parliament. and Crom-
well, sitting among those self-seeking
men, was scornfully angry at their
deliberations. His passion for public
and social justice barned, and in q
thunderous speech, lit by flashes OF
binding wrath, he spoke out of full
and determined heart. Then he
mounted his horse and rode home
ward.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-05-21
CHAPTER VIII.
Upon the Threshold.

upon the Thre8hoid. l4
II We believe that life is worth liv.
Ing. our belief helps to create that
fact, for faith is in matters of the
spirit all that courage is in practical
affairs. To Jane and Cluny this be-
lief YVES not dificult, for limitation
always works for happiness, and dur
ing the ensuing year life kept within
the bounds Of their mutual probation
end Of Cluny's military duties. was
full Of happy meetings and partings;
days in which Love waited on Duty,
and again, days in which Love was
lord Of every hour; when they wander
ed together In the Park like two
happy children. or. II the weather
was unit, sat dreaming In the stately
rooms Of Sandys about the little gray
house in Fifeshire. which was to be
their own sweet home.
So the weeks and months went By,
and though they were not alike. they
had that happy similitude which
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-05-21
Old Time Bali Player pies.

John Fl. J. Sensenderfer. a Demo
cratic politician Of Pennsylvania. ia
nous as baseball player quarter of
century ago. died at his home at
Philadelphia last week. He was SO
years of age. Mr.. Sensenderfer was
three times elected city commissioner
If Philadelphia and took prominent
part In state politics From 1865 to
1876 he played center field ON the ia
nous Athletic club and accompanied
the team when the Athletic and Bos-
ton clubs toured Europe.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-05-21
PLAY in exhibition Game.

Catcher King and Shortstop Tinke
of the Chicago National league clul
deserted their own team recently t,
plsy an exhibition game with the Chi
cago White Sox at Kansas City. Kiln,
cracked out triple and two singles
and Tinker home run. double ant
a single. The pair made seven of tn
fourteen runs made by the White Sox
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-05-21
IA. Not Harmed Pitchers.

The new rule which prohibits thu
pitchers from stepping back of the rub
Der in the box is not working such q
hardship upon them as was thought
They are overcoming it, as they have
overcome all other burdens which
have been placed upon them from tim
to time, and even now very few o.
them take any notice of the change.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-05-21
Her Little Hint.

Tsss-There goes Ursula Hope witt.
Jack Timmid.
Jess-Yes. she's setting her cap
him.
Tess-Do you really think she cares
for him?
Jess-Yes, indeed! You know her
full name is Ursula May Hope. Well
she signs all her letters to him now
~. May Hope, STRAY Stories.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-05-21
mems AND
GOSSIP ar
BKSEBALE.ANS
HQS imuZ29CS on
,Me/lLzz2E2l4L G4lNC

associates must be credited with max
ing good under most difficult circum
stances. 1t is true the Washington
Heights plant was in an incomplete
stage during the opening series. blu
the games were played. and while Grit
fith's men are away in the West this
month things will be completed Tn,
opening attendance OF $4,000 showe,
that Gotham fans will put themselve.
out some to get to the new grounds
This looks all the stronger because
Grifiith's men were in the second divi
sion when they reached home, Will.
McGraw's team was travelling alon,
in the lead. and if there is any on,
thing New York likes it is to lead
any old thing will do SO long as it's ,
lead.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-05-21
up 10 the Old Tricks.

these college boys beat me-" said
st. Peter. as he locked the ga.s FOL
the night.
Whats the matter now" queried
the man who was being f.,ed w;sh
pair of wings.
why. | let in a batch a while ago
and they 'no sooner got in than they
began TO pitch quoits with their kaios."
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-05-21

A curious aspect of the alien ques.
tion has shown itself at Berne uni.
versity. where exactly one-half Of the
thirteen hundred students are for
eigners. principally Slavs. In the fac
ulty Of medicine there are now three
hundred and fifty women students
from Russia, and they have hocked
to the Swiss capital for two reasons
tho lack OF means OF study in their
own country, and the fact that the
conditions under which degrees can be
secured are less severe than at the
German universities. One effect o,
this infiux Of fair Russians Is the over
crowding of the laboratories. and the
Swiss youth 30 feel the encroschment
that they are leaving Berne 10 pursue
their studies elsewhere.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-05-21
ualIm.n Wen Thouoht OF.

Comiskey has apparently corralled
at least two good ones from the minor
leagues in Pitcher Flaherty and Out
fielder Mailman. Flaherty is that rare
bird. cool headed left handler, with
both speed and control. and can field
his position with the best Of them.
Manager Selee has bird of the same
color in Weimer. who is equally good
under fire, but the Louisville boy has
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-05-21
Laioie in Poor Condition.

According to Jim MCGUIRE, Lajoie i:
only a shadow of his former self. Nc
CURE says the great second basemaI
is very weak, unable to field to hi
left and finds it hard to get down OF
ground balls. His illness has told oil
his stick work and he is much slowe
on the bases. Il don't believe that h.
can last through the season" says Nc
CURE.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-05-21
Feminine REASONING.

Postal Clcik-You1l have to put an.
other stamp on that letter.
Miss Pert-Why?
Postal Clerk-Because it's over.
weight.
Miss Pert-But. gracious! Another
stamp would make IL still heavier
Magazine of Humor
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-05-21
"pummy's" Protest ounished.

1t is not necessary for man to tall
back to Umpire O'Day 10 be put out
a game. Dummy" 1sylor objected
with his fingers the oth~r day and wa.
hustled to the bench. But, then. one
can say some pretty expressive thing
with his fingers.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-05-21

They can say what they please
about Alice" said the girl in the pink
waist, but ! don't think she's as
black as she's painted"
That's true" responded the girl
with the cold eye. nor she isn't as
pink-cheaked. either"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-05-21
|HIUfl0R|
|OF THE DAY
An Objection.

mo" said the friend, 81 don't thinb
your new type Of American girl will
create anything of an artistic stir"
why not?" asked the artist in
tone of indignant disappointment.
Because her legs are not too long
nor her waist too short. In fact, she
looks too much like human being
to be accepted as artistic"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-05-21
mol. More southern rrips.

President Comiskey has announced
his intention of abandoning Southern
spring training trips and combining hii
team hereafter to home cage practice
such as the old world-beating st. Louil
Browns found ample when he wa,
their leader back in the good old sos
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-05-21

Charlie Finn-Well, how did the ten
mis- match come out?
Willie Gill--It didn't come out. We
hadn't more than got started before
some fool fisherman came along anc
drew in the net.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-05-21
Both Of Them.

Guest lat dinner) -"Ah, that's good
old ale. Pardon my asking, but where
did you get it?'
Subbubs-".Home brewed."
Guest-"Really? The chicken Is
delightful. too. Is it one OF your
own raising?"
Subbubs-"Yes, home brood"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-05-21
Not Very Catching.

II understand that in Russia they
disinfect their money every now and
hen. Seems TO me that would be
good idea for this country to try"
"Oh. dunno. never noticed that
money here was alarmingly conts-
gious."
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-05-21
Not : common Complaint.

Not Common Complaint.
II want you to tell me plainly, doc
tor" said the man with the fat govern
ment position, what is the matter
with me-"
well, sir" answered the old doctor
leaning back in his chair and looking
at his beefy, red-faced patient, "yor
are suffering from underworld and over
pay"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-05-21
Good Enouoh Reason.

Casey-Don't say: "Oi Amt done
aothin'."
Cassidy-An' why not?
Casey-Because it's not good Eng.
lsJh.
Cassidy-Shure, Dim glad to hear
it, fur nayther am Oi.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-05-21
Not for His READING.

do you choose for yourself the
books you read, my boy?"
Sure"
But how do you know what te
avoid?"
"Oh, I've all their names here"
"Their names?"
"You bet It's in this list of 106
best books for boys to read"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-05-21
They Saw the Point.

MY friends" said politician the
other day, with burst OF ingenious
eloquence. Il will be honest
The terrific outburst OF applause
which followed this remark entirely
upset the point which the orator was
bout to Introduce.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-05-21
orItfjth's Prospects Good.

The New York American league club
ppened its season on scheduled time.
sad once more Ban johnson ard his
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-05-21
Fine Point.

Miss Worry-That man seems TO DO
ailing.
Expert-'Ale' muffin, mum. OATS
beer."
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-05-21
American League Notes.


Dave Fultz Is suffering with sore
leg.
Shortstop Charley Moran is hayins
trouble with an injured knee.
Detroit's new outfelder, Gessler
looks awkward, but he hits 'em out
Those who were singing mud at the
Athletics had better hold their horses
Demontreville has acted as field cap
tain in Washington so far this season
Detroit admirers have presented
Captain George Smith with diamond
ring.
Forty-two dollars a game is Wee
Willie Keeler's daily bit this season
with New York.
President Angus of the Detroit club
has ordered that actual turnstile count
be given out.
Outfielder Al Setback OF the Wash
ingtons Is the undlsputed champion
bowler among ball players.
OF the twenty-three games played by
Detroit on its training trip only one
was on grass diamond.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-05-21
National League News.

The Boston catcher. Louis Criger. Il.
on the sick list.
Charley Dexter is the run-getter o.
the Boston team.
Billy Keister is certainly hitting the
ball in rare form.
Manager Kelley will for the present
hold all of his pitchers.
Townsend appears to he the weak
ling of Lotus stan of pitchers.
The st. Louis club has turned pitch
err Wicker over to the Chicago club.
Pittsburg's young pitchers are no,
showing up as strong as was ex
pected.
The Boston club has returned Pitch
err Nelson Long to the Lawrence club
Manager Clarke Of the Pirates con
siders Pitcher Falkenberg wonder.
Manager Joe Kelley complains bit
terly of the stupid base running of his
Reds.
1t looks as IL Pitcher McGinnity
were going to have another one of hin
great years.
President Dreyfuss of the Pittsburg.
purchased all the bats used by the
Pirates.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-05-21

A contract has been signed by Mr..
ID. Chamberlain and Benson & Marker
for the construction of the Chamber
lain hotel at Seventh and Locust
streets. The contract calls for six
story and basement building. to be
made absolutely fire proof. and is to
be completed by December. The
statement is authorized that the
building, completed, will cost $500, 900.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-05-21

The National Cash Register COM
pany has begun suit against the Hail.
wood Cash Register company and r.
A. Boulding. local sales agent for that
concern. for $4,000 damages. because
Mr. Boulding. in a circular said to
have been issued and circulated in
Lake City. Baxter and other Iowa
towns since last September, has
charged the NaSonal concern with
being a trust The National people
say that there is a determined preju-
dice against trusts in Iowa. and being
called one injuries their business.
Americus times-recorder., 1903-11-29
ARCHDEACONRY IN
ASSEMBLY HERE.
Americus is Meeting Place
This Year.
MANY MINISTER'S TO ASSEMBLE
Archdeaconry of Albany Holds Second
ConVocation Here This Week-Min
listers of the Episcopal Church Com
ing to Attend.

The second conYocation of the Arch
deaconry of Albany will be held in
Americus this week, the session con-
vening on Wednesday next at Calvary
Episcopal church and lasting two days
Many ministers of this church in south
Georgia will be present at this, the
first assem- blage ofthe kind to be held
here.
Sessions morning, afternoon and
evening will be held at the church.
The members of the Archdeaconry
are. Ven Harry Cassil, of Brunswick !;
Rev. J. P. Lytton, of Valdosta; Rev
J. W. Turner, of Fitzgerald; Rev. FL.
T. kWalden, of Cordele, BRev. G. 8.
Whitney, of Thomasville; Rev. Charles
T. Wright, of Albany, and Rev. L. G
FL. Williams, of Americus.
Archdeacon Cassil, of Brunswick,
reached Americus yesterday and will
assist Rector l.. G.. II. Williams today
at the morning and evening services,
which will be of unusual interest.
Mr.. Cassil will also deliver two lec-
lures daily during the week,
There will be a daily celebration st
a. m. morning prayer and address st
II o'clock, and evening prayer and ad-
dress at 80 p, m. except ON We dnes-
day evening. ReY. J. L. ScuIly, re-
Gently of Savannah but now of Colum-
bus, will preach the missionary SER
mon before the Archdeaconary and
congregation at 1880 p. m. Thursday.
Throughout the session there will be
addresses and discussions of pertinent
topics by the clergy, due notice of
which will be given each day.
This convocation of the Archdeacon.
ry of Albany will bring to Americus
many men of learning and prominence
in the Episcopal church, and our citi-
zsns will accord them a welcome. It
is not improbable that Rev. Cleland
K. Nelson, Bishop of Georgia, may
also attend, though this statement is
not authentic.
The services and music at Calvary
Church today will attract large con-
gregatlon there.
Americus times-recorder., 1903-11-29

Two hundred pairs white and
gray Blankets, full regular 1914 sizes,
blue and red borders, the regular ST.
grade. Here Monday and Tuesday at
SOC pair.
Two bales Moquette and Tapes
try Rugs, sizes 3ox6o and 36x72, worth
S2.25 to $3.50. Here Monday and
Tuesday at S1.48 each.
Three hundred pairs Ladies' gen.
uine DOngOla Shoes, mostly in small
sizes. This is clean up sale of this
line of goods. There are shoes in this
lot that would be good values at So. so
but they are in sizes from 2A to 5.
We have placed the whole lot on sale.
Here rIonday and Tuesday at 81 per
pair.
Ladies' Walking Skirts, made OF
heavy skirting; all sizes and lengths
the grade that sells regularly at So. so.
Very special here Monday and Tues
day at $3.50 each.
Fifty dozen Mems Collars, slight
ly sOiled. Some new styles. They
are not offered here as first quality;
will be sold by the dozen only. Here
Tlonday and Tuesday at 4Oc per dOZ.
Mems heavy FIeeced Lined Under
wear, shirts and drawers to match
all sizes, "a to 42; regularly sold al
65c. Here Monday and Tuesday only
at 42C per garment.
Fancy figured Pique and Oxford
Suitings, all in white. Some of the
new things for waists, regularly SOLD
from 80 to $50. Very special here
nonday and Tuesday at l0C per yd.
One case Misses Fast Black Hose
high spliced heels and toes, double
knee, sizes to 02c, regularly sold al
15c. Here rIonday and Tuesday only
at OC per pair.