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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1904-04-29
last Sale.

Customer-"Do you keep fur caps?"
Fresh Clerk No. sir; we sell EN-
Customer Not always, my friend
You may keep one that you might
have sold to me. Good day."-Phila-
1elphia Press.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1904-04-29
Usual Haste.

Ernie-"ls the play most over.
dear?"
Ida-'I guess there are two more
acts. The people in the boxes are be-
ginning to put on their coats and
hats. Chicago News
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1904-04-29
Prescription Suited Her.

Mrs. Weddle-"Doctor, hope you
will find I am suffering from the same
sickness as Miss Gompers."
Doctor (who sees light)-"I really
think you are Mrs. Weddle, but I for
get for the moment what allied Miss
';umpers."
Mrs. Weddle-"So do L: but I re
member you prescribed Florida
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1904-04-29
The Rstvisap.. /

That Rnsaisn stranded sbat tleshsp
Refyisan. which has Agured ~ profnit
nently Al the ncFs from prt Arthur.
Is called sitter ! edish bet tleship
:cfsslxty- -four gainss whi .Was captured
BY the Russians at the sbAtt le me- MI.
borg IN the word Retyisan
means stica
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1904-04-29
Money valu. Of Shakespeare. Fame.


Money Value of shakespeare's Fame.
The London Financial News esti-
mates that the fame which attaches to
Stratford -on-A Avon because OF the fact
that Shakespeare was born there is
worth $5,ooO,00o to that town. The
charges for admission to the poets
house. to Anne Hathaway's cottage, to
the church, to the memorial and to the
grammar school net Il 50, 900 yearly q
sum which Is equivalent to an income
Of three per cent on the s.. 900 900 cap
ital. This calculation does not take
into account the income to the rail-
ways from; the pilgrims 70 the War
}wickshire Mecca, and there is no estl-
mate Of the profits OF the \ stratford
tradesmen. who do good business il
photographs, pamphlets and trinkets
relating to the town and the great
bard. II; 4, 4, 81 81 .s.ls Ei &
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1904-04-29
How. H Locked Il il.

Fond parent Ito young hopeful
3Unless you keep your face and hands
clean, your teeth brushed, and look
neat, the children OF nice people
won't have anything to do with you
they won't play with YOU"
Young hopeful.'I bet If had a
goat and as-wagon they would
Judge. ,;1l,;.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1904-04-29
DISTEMPER

Is caused by germ in the blood. The germ q,
mfcrobe must be removed to cure the disease
Sp0hn's Oistenaper Cure does this, without my
danger. It acts oh the blood. It does it quick
Costs only SOC bottle, $5dozen bottles, of drug
gists, or write manufacturers. Agents wanted.
Live Stock Doctors, Goshen, Ind.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1904-04-29
An Art Verdict.

Lilian-"Did, Belinda like the Ma
donnas she saw abroad?"
Dorothy She said they were the
worst looking lot of Biddies she ever
laid eyes n."-Indianapolis Journal.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1904-04-29
Rather Pessimt.tie.

''This is a. tough old world re.
marked the anvil in the blacksmith
shop. 81 get nothing but hard knocks
all day long"
Fright you are" rejoined the bel
flows. t'I'm always hard pressed to-
raise the wind.'-Chicago News.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1904-04-29

PERRINs PILE sPECIE1o.
The Internal Remedy that will cure
absolutely any case OF Piles. Insist
on getting it. from your Druggist. 't.sos
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1904-04-29
DR.. ). II. RiNDLAUp (speelaIlst).
Eye. Ear, Nose and Throat.
Fargo. N. ..

There are many kinds Of Christians.
but only one Christ.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1904-04-29

There can be no sympathy where
there is suspicion. ,5s .,5g
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1904-04-29

PUTNAM FADELESS DYES color
more goods, brighter colors. with less
work than others.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1904-04-29

Piso's Cure is the best medicine ~ cver usea
tor all Affections Of the throat and lungs-WA
q. EkDsLEY. Vanburen. Ind. Feb 10. 1904
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Washing Machine Only 500.
Save your wife's health and daughters
beauty by using our great Star Washing
Machine. Worth its weight In gold
Price only $40: with wringer $3.50.
John A. Salzer Seed Co, La Crosse. Via
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Standing for God is starting for
glory. ~.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-12-15

to watch the roses that you have put
on the gown which matches your eyes,
you SLY one?" And the lilies in your
hair, sweet? Is it to shelter them
from the rain that you wear them?
"Fie, Tata! Can you not fib yet with
out changing color?"
But Elfgiva raised an impatient
hand. Peace, chatterers!" she COM
manded; and drawing the girl to her,
she spoke low and earnestly in her
ear.
Randalin looked up in surprise.
"You will not see him, lady? Not
though he bring news Of the doings
in the palace?"
Heavens mercy" Elfgiva shrug-
ged with a touch of scorn. What
abundance Of news he has found to
bring since the day he fell in with you
at even-song" Then she consented to
smile family as she settled her head
among the cushions. Il would rather
sleep, child. Comfort him as best
you can-Only not so well that you
forget that which I enjoined you. If
he fail us, | cannot tell what we shall
do-now that the second scullion has
been so foolish as to get himself
killed in some way. Where bear you
the ring?"
The girl touched the spot where the
gold chain that encircled her neck
crept into the breast of her gown.
The lady shook her head.
Never would you think Of it again.
Take it out and wear it on your fin
ger"
AS she obeyed Randalin laughed a
little, for the ring was a mans ring.
a massive spiral whose two ends were
finished with serpent's heads, and her
tkickest finger was but a loose fit In
its girth. But Elfgiva, when she had
seen 1t on, closed her eyes with an
air Of satisfaction.
ITO keep from losing it, will keep
1t in your mind" she said. Now leave
me. Candida-more softly! And see
to it that you do not stop the moment
my eyes are closing. Let no one
wake me-"
They drew silence around her like
a curtain through whose silken web
the blended voices of rain and Tyre
and singer crept in soothing melody.
To escape its ensnaring folds, Randa-
lin stole back to the distant window
beneath which Dearwyn sat on a lit
tie bench, weaving clover blossoms
into a chain.
The little gentlewoman looked up
with her soft pretty smile. How
mysterious you are, you two!" she
whispered, as she swept the mass Of
rosy bloom to the floor to make room
for her friend. What with Teboen
always seethirg ill-smelling herbs and
-Tata, pray you tell who has gifted
you with such a monster?"
Waving the ring where the light
might catch The serpent's eyes, Ran.
dalin pursed her lips with so much
mystery that her friend was tempted
to catch the hand and hold 1t prisoner
while she examined the ornament.
After one look, however, she let 1t
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-12-15

Despite his gentleness, there was a
strength in his eXaltation which would
not be resisted. Turning shrinkingly,
she looked into his eyes.
In the gray-blue depths of her own
he saw the simmer of a dawning
light, as when the evening star first
breaks through a June sky, and gradu-
ally the star-splendor spread over her
face, until it touched her parted lips.
"You-love me" she breathed, but
her voice no longer made it a ques-
ton.
Still gazing into his eyes, she let
him draw her closer and closer, till
he had gathered her to his breast.
The murmur of the rain that was
falling gently on the budding roses of
open windows of Elfgivas bower and
blended softly with the music of Can
dida's Tyre. Porting over the dingy
scrolls spread out on the table be-
fore her, the Lady Of Northampton
yawned until she was moved to throw
herself back among her cushions with
gesture Of graceful surrender.
ut seems that the Saints are going
to take pity on me and shorten one
of these endless days with a nap
Nurse, have a care for these scrolls.
And if it happen that the Kings Mar
shall cOmes-Randalin! Where is
Randalin?"
Beyond LeOnOrine's embroidery
frame and the stool where Candida
bent over her Tyre, the length Of the
room away, figure in iris blue turned
from the window by which it stood.
Here, lady. What is your needY
To place the speaker Elfgiva raised
her head slightly, laughing as she let
it sink back. watching for him
already, and the sun but little past
noon. For shame, moppet! Come
here"
80 please you, was watching the
rain on the roses" Randalin excused
herself with blush as she came for
ward.
A merry chorus Knocked her: rs it
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-12-15
When Sumner Was Nonplussed.

A party of tourists were standing
before the portrait of Charles Sumner
that hangs in the national capitol.
Such a strong facet" so intellec.
tual!" so serene!" were some of the
comments.
An old and feeble man, who leaned
on the arm Of a guide, heard the
words, and smiled.
"Serene!" he said. Serene is good.
When Matt Carpenter was in the Sen
ate he and Sumner had tilt. | don't
remember what it was about, but
think Matt-he was one of our towns
people, you know, and we all admired
him-Matt flung it at Sumner that he
ought to be sorry for what he had
done.
Never, sir" retorted Sumner, with
emphasis. Never! During all of the
years of my public life l have yet to
look back upon one single public act
that can cause me regret!"
Carpenter tossed back the mass Of
gray hair that shaded his forehead,
and exclaimed in tone of rapture:
Happy Senator from Massachu-
sets! Never, since the meek and low
ly NaZarene stood on the vine-clad
hills of Jerusalem has mortal man
been able TO say as much!'"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-12-15
EXPERTS UPON BALLOTS.
Evidences of Repeating at Denver
Were Disclosed.

Denver, Col, Dec. 9.-Reports made
to the supreme court yesterday by
the handwriting experts who examin-
ed the ballots found. in the box from
Precinct Six of Ward Five, disclosed
evidences of repeating for both the
democratic and republican ticket at
the late election. Expert George Fl.
King, employed by the republicans,
reported that of the 317 ballots found
in the box, sixty with the democratic
heading had been written by eighteen
persons, one Of whom mad written
eight and another five. He said that
twenty-five republican ballots had
been written by ten individuals. Mr.
King noted that the handwriting on
some of the ballots was the same az
on some ballots from Precinct Nine OF
Ward Five which he had previously
examined. C. F. Reed, the democra-
tic exnert. reported tnat he found
that ffty-three democratic ballots had
been voted by eighteen persons and
thirty republican ballots by thirteen
rorcnnc
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-12-15
Reckless Courage of a Cat.

~ have come to believe that the
cat is the most FEARLESS of all beasts"
said a student of animals. II used TO
tulnk they were pretty timid, but
have changed my mind. In the yard
next to me there is a bulldog VINO
sleeps all day with one eye on the
fence, which is the promenade ground
Of all the cats in the block. AS soon
as one comes in sight the dog makes
rush for the fence and goes up
against the boards with force that
makes them shake. He doesn't bark,
buC just makes rushes.
Il have seen one big, black cat sit
on the fence for half an hour and
tease that dog by striking at him with
her paw, as kitten will strike at
dangling string. The cat knows that
If 1t should tumble off its narrow
perch it would be killed In a jiffy,
and yet it seems to delight in the very
danger of the situation. 1t is only a
few inches from instant death, but II
doesn't seem to cara. though a push
frnm the housewives broom from the
other side of tho fence would drop
II Into the ferocious jaws waiting TO
seize It."
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-12-15

fall with an expression of awe upon
her dimpled face.
"The ring Canute gave Elfgiva--
that he won from the giant RothgarI
Heaven forbid that / should press
upon her secrets! My ears Jingle yet
from the cuff got only for looking at
yonder dirty scroll. Yet how long
is it since you were taken into their
councils, Tata? Yesterday you were
no better able than to say how
things were with her."
"How long?" Randalin repeated
dreamily. Her gaze had gone back
again to the rain. falling so softly
that every pool in the sodden paths
seemed to be full of lazy winking
eyes. ooh, there are many good
chances that he will be here soor
now. He is seldom later than the
third hour after noan."
After a bewildered gasp, Dearwyn
stifed a burst of laughter in her gar
lands. ooh, Tata, come to earth"
she admonished. Come to earth!"
And scooping up handful of the frag-
rant bloom, she pelted the dreamer,
with rosy balls.
Shaking them from robe and clus.
tering hair, Randalin turned back,
smiling. But her lips sobered almost
to usefulness as she sank down upon
the seat beside her friend. ut seems
that l must do that against my will"
she said. "Dearwyn, do you get afraid
when you are happy? Sometimes,
when / stand here watching for him
and think how different all has hap
pened from what I supposed, am so
happy"-she paused, and it was as
though the sun had caught the iris
flowers in her eyes, until a cloud
came between and the blue petals
purpled darkly-"so happy that it
causes fear to me, lest it be no more
than a dream or in some way not
true"
Sweet, it is the waxing of the
moon. pray you be blithe in your
spirits. Small wonder your lover
bears himself as gravely as a stone
man on n tomb if you talk such"
DedI"yu, lIlC SdulS luOuSuL HAS
overtaken us both" Randalin broke
in anxiOusly, and now she was all
awake and staying the others busy
fingers to ensure her attention. Not
a few times it has seemed to me that
he looks weary Of heart, as though
some struggle were sapping his
strength. He swears it is not so,
yet think the rebellion Of his pride
against king-serving-"
IF you want to know my belief,
it is that he carries trouble in his
breast about YOU" Dearwyn inter
rupted.
About me?" So much hurt surprise
was in Randalln's manner that the
little maid begged forgiveness with
caresses of the swaying clover
(To be continued)
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-12-15
SENSE OF HEARING.
Known Cases Of Remarkable Power
in This Direction.


The quickness which some persons
possess in distinguishing the smaller
sounds is very remarkable. A friend
Of the writer has declared he could
readily perceive the motion of flea,
when on his nightcap, by the sound
emitted by the machinery Of his leap
ing powers.
However extraordinary this may ap-
pear, we find a similar statement is
given in the ingenious work upon in
2ects by Kirby and Spence, who say:
II know of no other insect the tread
of which is accompanied by sound. eX-
cept indeed the flea, whose steps a
woman assured me she always hears
when it passes over her nightcap,
and that it clacks as if it were walk
ing in pattens!" II we can suppose
the ear to be alive to such delicate
vibrations, certainly there is nothing
in the way Of sound too difficult for it
to achieve.
Cats and dogs can hear the move
ments of their prey at incredible dis
tances, and that even in the midst OF
noise which we would have thought
would have overpowered such effects.
Rabbits, when alarmed, forcibly strike
the earth with their feet, by the vi
brations of which they communicate
their apprehensions to burrows very
remote.TNature.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-12-15
REVISE TARIFF IN
OCTOBER SESSION
Congressman Watson Con-
fers With the Presi-
dent
SAYS Be NO SPRING SESSION
Give Time for Public Sentiment to
Have Effect - Believed Congress
Will Be Called Next Fall 10 Con-
slider Revision.

Washington, D. c., Dec. 9.-Presi-
dent Roosevelt has decided to call an
extra session of congress for tariff
revision before next fall. The de-
cision became known yesterday
through Representative James e.
Watson of Indiana one of the promi-
nent members of the ways and means
committee of the house, who was in a
long conference with Mr.. Roosevelt
yesterday morning. The president
suggested that he might send a mes
sage on tariff revision to congress in
February. Mr.. Watson advised other
wise and told the president the best
course was TO bring the matter before
the people by speeches and written
communications during the summer
and after public sentiment was thor
oughly informed call the extra session
in the fall. Mr.. Watson urged that
it was impossible for the ways and
means committee to frame a measure
so important as the tariff revision
bill in the spring, as all sides would
have to be heard on such an immense
work. The president agreed with this
view. On leaving the White House,
Mr. Watson predicted the session
would be called to meet in October.
It is thought that revision can then
be accomplished before the regular
session opens.
Opponents Of revision hope senti-
ment will be so shaped by next fall
that the president will give up the
extra session plan and not insist on
revision. From the fact that the
president continues to talk with all
Corners on revision and the tone OF
Mr.. Wilson's statement, it looks now,
however as If the revision programme
is strongly CONTEMPLATED at the White
House Senator Aldrich will be in
Europe in the sHring and his advice
is regarded noccrearv when any tariff
action is taken. is one reason for de-
fnrriD1 the call
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-12-15
HARDSH|PS ON
MUkDEN FIELD
Japanese Are Captured By
Russians in Extreme
Cold.
FOOD SUPPLY SEEMS GOOD
Cold Weather is Trying to Japanese
Situation at Port Arthur Re.
mains Without Change and Bonn
bardment Will Be Kept Up.

Mukden, Dec. 9.-Numerous jap
anese prisoners are being brought in
as result of constant night sorties.
The Siberlans especially delight i'll
this sort Of work and seem to re-
gard the stalking and capturing OF
pickets and sentries as exhilarating
sport. Some of the prisoners de-
clare that the prevailing inactivity is
having greatly depressing influence
upon the masses of Japanese troops.
Others of the captives refuse to
answer questions. The Japanese evil
IDENTIFY are not short of food; but the
cold is extremely trying to them.
Lieutenant General Linevitch had
q narrow escape from death recently.
He had approached within a thous-
and yards Of Japanese battery when
shell dropped near his staff and
killed an enlisted man.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-12-15
THE INJURED SHIPS.
List of Injured and Several are Now
Huaaina Bottom of Bay.

Hugging Bottom OF Bay.
Toxic, Dec. 9-The following report
from the commander of the naval land
battery in front of Port Arthur was
received at o'clock yesterday after
noon:
'The battleship Pobiedas middle
funnel is seriously damaged. The
vessel is listing aft and is submerged
to the stern walk.
THE battleship Peresviet's upper
deck is submerged.
The battleship Retvizan is listing
to starboard and her upper deck is
nearly submerged.
THE protected cruiser Pallada,
which is lying between the Retvizan
and the mine ship Amur, cannot be
distinctly seen, but there seems to be
a slight sinkink astern. The actual
extent of the damage sustained by
her is not yet known.
"The armored cruiser Bayan is now
burning to her fore deck.
1.-The battleshiD Sevastopol appears
to be living in the east harbor along
side the great crane, but only the tops
of her masts are visible. A hill COM
pletely hides her hull.
"The principal aims taken by the
naval and military guns today are at
the Palada. Bayan and Sevastopol."
The commander of the naval land
battery on 203-metre hill at Port Ar
thur, reporting at $3.50 p. N. today,
says:
AT 1920 today it became certain
that the Peresviet has been sunk
She is in the same condition as the
Poltava. The Pallada is beginning
to list to port. We are vigorously
hnmha riding the Pallada"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-12-15
Reads Like a Miracle.

Moravia, N. Y, Dec. 12th.-(Spe.
ciaD-Bordering on the miraculous is
the case of Mrs. BENZ. Wilson of this
place Suffering from Sugar Diabetes.
she wasted away till from weighing
200 lbs. she barely tipped the scales
at 1870 lbs. Dodd's Kidney Pills cured
her. Speaking of her cure her hus-
band says:-
my wife suffered everything from
Sugar Diabetes. She was sick four
years and doctored with two doctors,
but received no benefit She had so
much pain all over her that she could
not rest day or night. The doctor said
that she could not live.
''Thcn an advertisement led me to-
try Dodd's Kidney Pills and they help
ed her right from the first Five
boxes Of them cured her. Dodd's Kid
ney Pills were God-Sent remedy to
us and we recommend them to all suf-
fering from Kidney Disease"
Dodd's Kidney Pills cure all Kidney
Diseases including Bright's Disease
and all kidney aches, including RheuI
matism.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-12-15
JAPANESE LOSSES HEAVY.
Estimated That 10000 Men Perished
in Desperate Fighting.

Berlin, Dec. PA dispatch to the
Tageblatt from Toxic says: THE re-
enforcement of the Manchurian armies
Is somewhat delayed through the nee
essity of renewing the strength of the
besieging forces at Port Arthur, owing
to the heavy losses sustained in at
lacking the Notifications. The losses
during the storming Of the outworks
of Rihlung mountain and Sungshu
mountain from September 20 to Sep
TENDER 80, are generally placed in
Togio at 10000. The superiority OF
the Russian artillery is admitted and
the skillful firing under General Mix
itin, the Russian artillery commander
at Port Arthur. excites the sustained
admiration of the Japanese who found
1t necessary to equalize the artillery
power by bringing heavy ordnance
from their ships to oppose the Rus
sian twentv-eight centimeter guns
with guns of the same caliber. Only
after this heavy artillery has taken eff
feet will the stCrming operations be
resumed which will hardly he before
the middle of Januarv. Skeptics re-
gard the middle Of February as being
more likely for decisive operations.