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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-06-04

"The common belief that men in my
profession work upon one case at
time TO the absolute exclusion OF any
other is fallacy," said the old Secret
Service man. "Of course when we are
given an assignment we follow it earn
estly and attentively, but at the same
time we keep our eyes and ears open
for anything that may lead to clue
in any of the cases-and they are gen.
orally numerous-that have baffied us
in the past
And it has not been an uncommon
occurrence for me to stumble suddenly
upon the very information for which
at some previous time | had spent
many precious weeks, If not months,
in search.
Il remember one occasion many
years ago while | was investigating
some offerings in the mail service. l
was a passenger on an Ohio river
steamer on my way from Pittsburg to
Cincinnati, and While the boat was
lying at one OF the small towns Ga the
Kentucky side of the river ! stepped
upon the wharfboat and stood idly
watching the deckhands loading a
shipment of tobacco.
while | was thus engaged negro
staggered past me, bending under the
weight OF box upon his shoulder
and as our eyes met for brief in
slant heard him say: 'Golly, dis am
de hebbiest terbacker cher tackled!
fhrnnoh mn
a strange sensation. as though | had
found clue for which had long been
searching.
"Impulsively followed the darkey
aboard the boat and noted where the
box was stored. Later, when had an
opportunity, casually inspected the
box and found that 1t was marked M
and consigned to Cincinnati.
Il was about to lift one end of the
box in order to test its weight when |
noticed a small, dark-eyed man. who
stood but few feet away watching me
keenly The caution which ! had de-
veloped from years of training in my
profession prompted me to promptly
turn my attention to other packages
lying near, to idly examine them, and
TO leisurely ascend the stairs to the
cabin of the. boat
THAT the box concealed some mys-
terry | now entertained no doubt. But
/ was baffled and knew not how best
to proceed That the black-eyed man
was an important factor in the case
was confident, and determined to
keep an eye on him. But further than
that did not know how far | dared
to go.
During the remainder of the jour
ney to Cincinnati saw the man with
the dark eyes several times. He was
invariably in position to note IL any
one should examine the box too close
ly.
This circumstance, of course, did
not escape my attention, and had the
effect of increasing my suspicious.
But could get nothing tangible upon
which to base theory.
From the clerk of the boat l
learned that the shipper and consignee
of the box of tobacco as 1t had been
billed we're the same-probably the
dark-eyed stranger. Further than that
the clerk could give me no informa.
ton. The man, so the clerk informed
me, was stranger to him, although
he made occasional trips to Cincin-
natl, always taking box OF tobacco
with him.
"As the steamer neared Cincinnati
my anxiety to fathom the mystery OF
the box naturally increased. For some
reasonI felt that Twas upon the very
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-06-04
Number. Of the Commandments.

One of the best-sustained debates
OF the session in the Massachusetts
house OF representatives at Boston oc
CURED on Thursday on the bill to re
peal the clause of the libel law which
permits persons sued for libel to bring
up matters not connected with the
subject in mitigation of damages OF
to remove the charge of malice. l.
was battle between lawyers. One Of
the funny incidents was Mr. Maloney's
citation OF the Ninth Commandment
as the Eighth. The Protestant side o.
the house laughed. and referred hin
TO the Bible. which was near the
speaker. Mr.. Maloney pulled out .
Catholic catechism from his pocke'
and showed there the words Tho,
shalt not bear false witness agains
thy neighbor' were numbered as tn,
Eighth Commandment. - Springfield
(Mass.) Republican.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-06-04

sweet body at attention. When TO or
binary ears there would have been
nothing to give notice, Matilda heard
step She let James letter drop TO
her feet and stood facing the door
With hands dropped and tightly
clasped.
A moment later the footsteps We're
very distinct; they were ascending the
stairway quickly, peremptorily. per
fectly ravishing light spread itself
over Matilda's face. Then the door
flew open and Prince Rupert entered;
entered" however, being too small
a word, for with the opening OF the
door he was on his knees at Matilda's
feet. his arms were round her waist,
she had bent her face to his, they
were both near to weeping and knew
it not, for love must weep when IT
snatches from some hard Fate's con-
troll the hours that years have sighed
for.
Rupert loved Matilda All the glory
and the sorrow Of his youth were in
that love, and as he knelt at her feet
In his princely soldierly splendor there
was nothing lacking in the picture OF
romantic devotion. Adorable. ravish-
ing Natal" he cried. at your feet |
am paid for my life's misery" And
Matilda leaned towards him till their
handsome faces touched, and Rupert
could look love into her eyes, soft
and languishing with an equal aftec-
ton.
For little while their conversation
was purely personal. but their own
interests were so blent with public
affairs that it was not possible TO
separate them for any length of time.
I'VE have sold all our cargoes," he
said triumphantly, lin spite of old
CromwelIs remonstrances. What can
Cromwell do? viii he go to war with
France for a merchants bin of lad
ing?" ~
Il win tell you something, Rupert.
| had a letter to-day from my friend,
Mistress Jane Swaffham. She says
her lover, Lord Cluny Neville, must
be in Paris about this time. and that
ne Will cdii On me ne 10 Ou IlOm-
wells business; there is no doubt Of
it,"
What is the appearance of Neville?
Y think | saw him this morning"
Then Matilda described the young
lord, and the particularly OF her
knowledge regarding his eyes and hair
and voice and manner did not please
Prince Rupert
"A very naughty youth" said Ru-
pert when the conversation was re-
sumed. He was with the Cardinal
this morning. And now begin TO
his business was such as
in manner concerns us. Twas about
a merchant ship which that old farmer
on King Charles throne wants pay
ment for. My men took 1t in fair
Sight, and tits against all usage to stye
back spolls."
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-06-04
SAID .AMEN" BETWEEN BLOWS
A Street Exhorter Who Willingly
Took Hard Knocks.

Took Hard Knocks.
There was negro exhorter in
Maryville last week whose religion Ii
proof against hard knocks.
I'm one of Gods cranks," he tole
people as they passed You all thini
I'm actin foolish. but you'd act fool
ish, to. eff the Lord wuz to get hole
OF you"
Mayor Garrett apparently did MOI
approve of this sentiment and or
dered the man to end his sermon. He
refused, and the marshal was called
He resisted arrest and the marsha
hi. him.
Amen" shouted the preacher. The
marshal hit him again.
"Hallelujah." replied the evangelist
still pulling back The marshal at
tempted to close his mouth, which
called forth triumphant Praise the
Lord"
Probably he would have been shout
ing yet. but he was offered the alter
native of leaving town or working
100 days on the rock pile. His zeal
which was proof against blows, i'm
mediately succumbed to the threat o.
compulsory labor. and he hid out
Kansas City Journal.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-06-04
ONE MANS ODD EXPERIENCE
How Provision He Made for His TAX
inc OFF Helped Him in GETTING On.

ing of Helped Him in Getting On.
1T may seem odd to you," said q
man who has money enough now to
buy dozen cemeteries if he wanted
them, but the first great feeling OF
relief and qualification that came tC
me with my first little accumulation
of money sprang from the realization
that now, for the first time since J
had been married. we had money
enough to bury any of us who should
die.
For years | had been dead roor.
right down to hard pan all the tiEle.
using up every dollar of the few
earned as fast as got it'll never had
cent | never took gloomy view
of things. however, even in those days.
any more than | do now; in fact, !.
used to smile over them, sometimes
when | thought of how devilish hard
up we really were; but used to won
do in case anything should happen;
and it was a blessed feeling of relief
indeed, that experienced when final
ly had got together that first little
pile of savings.
Now we could bury any Of us prop
erly and with all due observance anC
with the gentlest care, without asking
help of anyone; at last we were SO
fixed that we could afford to die.
And to be freed of that anxiety J
found. when | did come TO be free OF
it, was not only a great relief, but il
was an actual help to me in bust
ness way. 1t made me feel safer and
easier and more secure about every
thing; it gave me greater. confidence
and helped me IN every way; and Sc
this provision for our taking Oh
helped us greatly in getting on"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-06-04
DRAGGED DOWN BY a WARsHiP.
How II Feels to Be Sucked Under
Water by a Foundered Steamer.

How II Feels to Be Sucked Under
Water by a Foundered Steamer.
In the Edinburgh Medical Journal
James A, Lawson gives an interesting
description of his thrilling experience
when he was dragged under water by
a sinking ship. When he was far
down in the swirling waters he
struck out for the surface, but only
went further down. This exertion
was serious waste of breath, and
after what appeared to be ten or tif-
teen seconds the effort of inspiration
could no longer be restrained, and
pressure of the chest began to develop.
The most striking thing he remem-
bered was the great pain in the chest,
which increased at every effort to ex-
piration and inspiration. 1t seemed
as il he were in wise, which was
gardually being screwed up. until 1t
felt the sternum and spinal column
must break. The "gulping" process
became more frequent for about ten
efforts and hope was then extin.
guished
The pressure after these gulps
seemed unbearable, but gradually the
pain seemed to ease up, as the car
bonic acid was accommodating in the
blood. At the same time the efforts
at inspiration, with their accompany
! ing gulps of water, occurred at longer
and longer intervals. The writer,
mental condition was then such tina,
he appeared to be in pleasant dream
but still had enough will power te
| think of friends at home, etc. Be
fore finally losing consciousness the
chest pain had completely disap
peared. and sensation was actually
| pleasant When consciousness re
turned he found himself ON the sur
face of the water (probably from tn.
action of the life belD, and finally
! managed to reach shore.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-06-04
The Cellar Window

sided | revealed my identity to the
wharfmaster and requested that the
box be opened. My request was
granted. and when the lid was pried
off | found. to my establishment, that
the box was full of counterfeit silver
coin-dollars and half-dollars.
"Then. and not till then, 1t occurred
to me that for year past there had
been reports of an abundance of coun-
terfeit money along the Ohio Valley
Some of the best men, in the service
had been detailed to run down the
makers of the bogus, but had been
unable to do so, or even TO obtain a
definite clues
And had stumbled upon it by
accident! For moment was actual.
ly stupefied with surprise and delight.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-06-04
cAMsLs ARE NOT POPULAR.
The Worst-Tempered and IIl-Natured
Brutes in Creation.


Brutes in Creation.
1t is to the fast-riding and racing
camels that the name dromedary
alone applies, SO that the term-the
Greek equivalent of 'racer"-indi-
Gates merely a breed and not a par
ticular species. All the camels of
Arabia and Africa, as well as those
employed in India, belong to the
single-humped species, which is
lightly-built and long-limbed animal
in comparison with its double-humped
relative, the Bactrian camel Of CEN
trail Asia. Not improbably some OF
the herds of the latter species which
are found in the neighborhood of the
Cobb desert are the descendants of
aboriginally wild animals but the
Arabian camel Is quite unknown in
wild state and scientists are even
ignorant of its birthplace, although
it is quite likely this may have been
north Africa or the neighborhood Of
the Arabian desert. For trayersing
desert tracks camels are absolutely
indispensable and for this purpose
they have been introduced into Aus
tralia and Arizona, where some Of
them have run wild. Their broad
cusion-like hoofs proclaim them
essentially animals of the desert, and
a camel is absolutely helpless on
wet and slippery inclined road. AS
If conscious that man cannot do with
out them, camels are among the
worst-tempered and ill-natured brutes
in creation, and save for their endur-
ance and the heavy loads they can
carry no one has a good word to say
in their favor. If camel can bite
mounted traveller whom he may be
passing in a narrow road he will
never fail to avail himself of the
opportunity; and the bubbling noise
made by camel at night will des-
troy the rest OF an entire camp.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-06-04
CHAPTER X.
Rupert and cIuny.

When the Jeverys arrived in Paris.
they went Immediately to the beautiful
Hotel de Fransac, which Sir Thomas
had rented for their residence while
in the city.
One afternoon Matilda stood at
window watching the crowds passing
necessarily To the right was the
palace of the great King Louis, and
not far away the palace of his Emf.
nence, the great Cardinal Mazarin.
She was dressed for her lover, and
waiting his arrival, her soul flashing
from her watching eyes, her whole
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-06-04
Carries Relation with Him.

Edwin S. Robbins, manufacturer
and business man, who has manifold
interests to demand his attention. at
his home in Greystone, Conn.,, spends
every Sunday evening of his life in
addressing religious gatherings in
the particular city where his business
pursuits take him.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-06-04
SToRIETTEs

The Emperor Menelik has had
curious experience in his efforts to
replace barter by q metallic currency
IN Abyssinia. The Maria Theresa
thaler has for generations been cur
sent, but for want of smaller coin
age salt blocks became the standard
VI exchange, and resisted all efforts,
even of the emperor, to replace them
by a new currency coined in Paris
some years ago. The salt blocks have
given way. but not to the new coin
age. which the people will not touch.
The new standard of values is-the
rifle cartridge.
The late Paul du Chaillu was on
one occasion asked why he had never
married. We'll. once upon time" he
answered, without a smile, IAN old
African king who was very fond Of
me offered me my choice OF eight
hundred and flfty-three women as q
wife. Your majesty l replied, III
should marry one of the beauties of
yours there would DO eight hundred
and fifty'Ihree jealous women here
Well replied the king, that is easily
settled Take them ALL That was
little too strong for me. however,
and as | have never had such a field
TO choose from since. | am still
bachelor"
A certain American woman, tho
wife of former representative in
congress and minister abroad, who
now aims at social leadership In the
most exclusive and top-lofty circles
of Washington, ID, c., is noted for her
love of display and her penchant for
wearing about all the jewels she can
bear up under. One recent night she
gave dinner. Several of the dlplo-
matte set were present. Madame was
in high feather, and she also wore
a diamond tiara and several strings of
pearls around her neck. During the
evening she complained of feeling
bit chilly and told one Of the servants
TO call her maid. When the maid APP
peared she is said to have shivered a
little, and exclaimed. "Susette. am
so cold; please get me another
string of pearls"
Salvatore Cortesi, In very read
able article in the Worlds Work on
King Victor Emmanuel of Italy. says
that after the assassination of his
father, Queen Margherita was very
anxious that King Humbert should be
buried at the Superga at Turin, where
all the rest of the House of Savoy lie,
with the exception of the great Victor
Emmanuel Moreover, her majesty
did not wish to wound the susceptible
tiles of the papal party by a state
funeral in Rome. King Victor pale
and tired, entered the room where the
Queen was, exclaimins: Well that is
arranged-my father will have 1T
ting burial in the Pantheon, Victor"
cried his mother, Il see you want to
break my heart. You offend my re-
ligion as well as my affections" Il
am sorry. mother" Sc said gently, and
am sorry, mother" he said gently. and
which is offended at martyr being
buried in his own capital and lying
beside his own father needs radical
changes"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-06-04
Got Near to South Pole.

Capt. Scott with the Discovery ha,
penetrated 100 miles nearer the south
pcle than any previous explorer an,
discovered an extensive mountainous
region hitherto absolutely unknown
He thinks this indicates that liant
stretches to the pole in Q series q
very lofty mountains.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-06-04

threshold of an important revelation.
but what this was to be had not the
power to even guess.
when finally reached the end OF
my journey you may be sure kept
watch of that box. | saw 1t carried
aboard the wharfboat and expected to
see the dark-eyed man lowering near.
But in that I was disappointed, for,
disembarking with the other passen-
gers, he took bus and was driven
away.
when the confusion incident to the
arrival OF tho boat had somewhat sub
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-06-04

The Four-Track News, with q
monthly edition OF $4,000 copies, has
a steadily increasing subscription list.
while its system Of distribution is one
OF the best enjoyed by any magazine.
In the United States and Canada 1t Is
handled by thirty,four news companies.
while the international News Co. dis
tributes II throughout Europe. For.
eign offices for the reception Of sub
scriptions are maintained at London,
Southampton, Bremen. Paris, Havre.
Antwerp Liverpool. Hamburg and
Genoa. and files are kept at the once
of every United States consul and con-
sular agent in the world. Through the
express companies and tourist agents
It Is also on sale at upwards of SOC
places, embracing 2io cities In forty
1--WE foreign countries.-From Printers
Ink !
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-06-04

Never mind how dim the way
1t is leading to the day;
weariest winter dreams OF Nay
Forever!
Not in vain the songs we sing
Crosses cold to which we cling:
Sweeter rest each cross shall bring
ForeVerl
Frank J.. stanton in Atlanta Constitr
ton.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-06-04
minnesota Man. Discovery.

Adrian, Mimi, June 1st.-Phillip
Doyle of this place says he has found
out medicine that will cure any
case of Kidney Trouble. AS Mr..
Doyle was himself very sick for q
long time. with this painful disease.
and is now. apparently, as well a.
ever. his statement carries the CON
frmation Of personal experience.
The remedy that cured Mr.. Doyle
is called Dodd's Kidney Pills.
In speaking Of the pills. Mr.. Doyle
says:
In regard to Dodd's Kidney Pills.
they are certainly wonderful medi.
cine-the best that have ever taken.
Il was very bad for q long time
with Kidney Trouble and could get
nothing to help me till tried Dodds
Kidney Pills.
Il used altogether about ten boxes.
and I can say emphatically that
am completely cured. am entirely
well. without a symptom OF Kidney
Trouble left.
Il can heartily recommend Dodds
Kidney Pills to anyone who is suf.
fering with Kidney Trouble. for they
made me all right.
II have advised several OF my
friends to try them. and not one has
been disappointed"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-06-04

who is this Sumplunks that's cut
ting such a wide swath at Gnuport?"
Hes young man OF wonderful YER
satility. You ought to see him when
he puts his thumbs In his ears. waves
his fingers back and forth and brays
like donkey. The imitation is start
ling"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-06-04

Williams. have you named the baby
YETI" Almost We've got the two
grandmothers to agree to arbitrate
the case"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-06-04
E. z. FOOT COMFORT Cures Sore,
Sweating and Aching feet Price Csc.
+. r. Mccarthy, Jefferson, Iowa

woman as hard to please as you are"
Wife (calmly)-"My dear, you forget
that | married you"
A London cioakmaker has placed
the following notice in his window:
The misguided creature who remov-
ed the thermometer from this door
had better return it, as 1t will be of
no use where he is going. IL only reg
listers one hundred and twenty-five de-
grees."
How wasteful OF that gardener"
murmured the star boarder as he bit
savagely but hopelessly at his aspara-
gus. How is THAR" asked the land
lady. Why, II he had let these stalks
grow one week longer he could have
sold them for telegraph poles"
Parson Johnson-.Ah wish de mud
ders OBJ dis congregation would bring
deyr babies to church wifi dem. Nevah
mind how young dey am, jess bring
'em erlong. II dey am too young to
appreciate de significance OBJ de ser
vice, dey can. at least, yell an keep
de deacons awake!.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-04-23
FOR WORLDS FAIR.
Soliciting Committees Appointed
to Obtain Funds For Indian
Territory Exhibit.

At conference of Mayor Muir
ply and President Greer of the
Commercial Club yesterday
afternoon committee was ap
pointed to solicit the necessary
funds for Chickasha's 5 share in the
Indian Territory exhibit at the
worlds fair. The appOrtionment
for this city is about $4,000, and
the committee will work in pairs,
soliciting and collecting as they 60
on with the work. IT will be re
membered that the S25, 900 appro
priation by Congress for the bene
fit Of the Territory in this matter
is not available uDless like
amount is raised by the cities Of
the territory b fore June i. The
committee is as follows:
w. j Ston and JAS. Pettyjohn.
H. b. Johnson and d, e. Emer
son.
John Wells and w. NJ. Edwards.
John Crib and Mart Cochran.
A. S. Gilkey and j. II Griffin.
j. O. Early and B B. Barefoot.