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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-08-17
THE MISSING MAN
BY MARY r. p. HATCH
Author of " The Bank TRAGEDY"
.M Copyright 1902 by Ice N Shepard

you are very kind, Mr.. Hastings"
returned Constance, bending her fair
face, upon which the shadow of a
great grief plainly lay. But / will
nswer you truly and readily, for the
truth q hurt no one. Vane never
wore whiskers, and l can tell YOU, by
consulting my diary for 1887, the very
day he went away" :.
She arose from her seat, approached
the writing desk, which stood in the
same room, and took from a till a pile
Of old diaries. Choosing the right enc,
she sat down again and turned to the
records Of May.
"Vare and l took a long drive today.
The weather was perfect, and Vane
comrIimented ne, or rather my new
hat: said it was mot becoming was
the record for May LIST.
Only a commonplace entry, but it
gave Constance a start TO read it, for
she remembered the day well, how
happy they were. But she turned an
other leaf resolutely, then still another
and handed the book to Mr.. Hastings,
pointing to the sentence, "Vane. went
away earlier this year than usual. |
tried to coax him not to go until next
week, but to nc purpose"
The date was the 9th Of May. .
THANK you, Mrs. Hamilton" said
Mr.. Hastings, handing her the book;
but his hand was quite unsteady as he
did so.
rs that what you wished to know
she asked.
"No-yes," he said, greatly de-
pressed.
Mr.. Hastings had refrained from
making known to Mrs. Hamilton the
contents of BruCe's letter relating to
Ashley, and he said nothing now. She
evidently hoped he would tell her
more, but could not bring herself to
ask him, for, she thought, IF there
were any good news he would tell me,
and il there is nothing but bad |
could not bear it now, l have had so
much. o Vane! Vano!"
This was her hearts cry, but out,
warGIy she was calm until Mr.. Hast,
ings went away. Then she sat down
overwhelmed with a nameIess dread.
What misery, what misery was
hers! If The newspapers spoke true,
what was she but a deserted wife, the
wife of a bank defaUIter, who had for,
saken her for another woman! If it
was not as was believed, then Vane
was detained somewhere against his
will, either by force or by severe i'll.
ness, or he was dead. Dead! with the
l clods of ODprobrium on his confined
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-08-17

Here is an ideal suggestion for a
dressy afternoon gown. The material
employed is pale gray coIienne and
the skirt is made with a single box
plat in front and back, with groups
Of side pIaits over the hips. A de-
cidedIy novel and attractive jacket
opens on the shoulders and is joined
by narrow straps Of the material and
tiny cut-steel buttons, matching those
used at the closing down front. This
IS wora over i rich blouse Of embroid-
cred batiste, whose sleeves are formed
Of four fOuHces Of embroidery. The
chic little tIrban is pale gray Nea-
p0litan, with black velvet band and
q bunch of white tips.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-08-17
RippIy Summer Canes.

AS pretty a fashion as courts fresh
country breezes in swell ~turnouts on
sunny afternoons is the little cape of
cloth or silk worn with a muslin frock
and matching in color the sash, hat
and parasol.
1t is a girlish style, just suited to
dainty, youthful get-ups. These little
capes, very svelte about the neck and
over the shoulders, and very ripply,
just like the skirts, as the tops Of the
arms, are made Of chiffon broadcloth
or Of t~affeta, and are lined with the
thinnest silk, white or a pale tint.
The neCks have fiat finishes, usually
ending in a V or U at the front.
Sometimes the front are quite open
just held together with a strap or two.
These little capes come in good play
for an early evening walk or a cool
afternoon promenade.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-08-17
Doctor Brigham Says
MANY PHYSICIANS PRESCRIBE
Lydia f.. Pis1khasss,S
Vegetable Compound

The wonderful power of Lydia e.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound over
the diseases of womankind is not be-
cause it is a stimulant, not because it
is a palliative. but simply because it is
the most wonderful tonic and recon-
structor ever discovered to act directly
upon the generative organs, positively
curing disease and restoring health and
vigor.
Marvellous cures are reported from
all parts of the country by women who
have been cured, trained nurses who
have witnessed cures and physicians
who have recognized the virtue of
Lydia Il. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, and are fair enough to give
credit where il is due.
If physicians dared to be frank and
ypen, hundreds of themwould acknowl-
edge that they constantly prescribe
Lydia L.. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound in severe cases of female ills, as
they know by experience it can be re-
lied upon to effect acure. The follow
ing letter proves it.
DR.. s. G. Brigham, of 4 Brigham
Park, Fitchburg, Mass, writes
sit gives me great pleasure to say that I
have found Lydia E.. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound very eff1caclous, and often pre-
scribe it in my practice for female difficulties.
"My oldest daughter found it very benefi-
cial for uterine trouble some time ago, inc my
youngest daughter is now taking it for a fe-
male weakness, and is surely gaining in health
and strength.
"Ifreely advocate it as a most reliable spe-
cific in all diseases to which women are sub
ject, and give it honest Endorsement
Women who are troubled with pain
full or irregular menstruation, bloating
Tor 1atulence(, leucorrhea, falling, in
iammation or liberation of the uterus.
ovarian troubles, that bearing-down
feeling, dizziness, faintness, indiges-
ton, nervous prostration Oh the blues,
should take immediate action to ward
off the serious consequences, and be
restored to perfect health and strength
by taking Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegeta-
bic Compound, and then write to Mrs.
Pinkham, at Lynn, Mass, for further
free advice. No living person has had
the benefit of a wider experience in
treating female ills. She has guided
thousands to health. Every suffering
woman should ask for and follow her
advice if she wants to be strong and
we'll.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-08-17
Wolfe Is All the Go.

The popular material is wolfe Of so
sheer a quality as to closely resemble
chiffon. 1t is striped, waved, checked,
dotted and embroidered in all the deli
cate shades, and it almost Invariably
made over white taffeta. In dark col,
ors-dark blues and browns are
white and trimmed usually with taf-
feta of the same color as the gown.
The girdles are of the wolfe, tightly
drawn. Soft silk, an entirely new fab
ric resembling eolienne, is another
popular material. 1t m in all col
ors and is either checked, striped or
dotted. Taffetas are striped and of
light weight.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-08-17
Innocence Abroad.

Booker T. Washington told the fol
lowing story of an old Southern darby
who was sent for the first time to the
p~ostofice to mail four letters:
His employer not having the neces-
sary change to pay the postage, told
the darby to pay it and he would re-
pay him the next day. The old negro
started down the road, and about an
hour later reached the p~ostoffice.
"Ross," he said, looking in through
the stamp window, chow much do it
TEX fer sen TO letters for Massa John
SOM"
Eight cents" replied the clerk,
from within the window.
Dat 500" interjected the negro.
Eyes, uncle"
The old darky studied a while, took
out a leather bag and worried eight
coppers out of the lining. Laying these
on the counter, he drew a long breath
and said:
well, yo' en- let 'em go long"
But where are the letters?' asked
the clerk.
"Whar is day? Why, I done drapt
'em in de hole 'roun' yonder."
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-08-17

drcop Of her form, showed her to be
both pretty and graceful.
Nora Ashley, as 1 liVe!" calculated
Mr.. Hayes with great excitement.
mora, did you say?"
Yes. that is what Ashley called her,
and that is Ashley himself
Bruce scanned the figure with more
interest even than he had the beauti-
full Nora, but never having known
Hamilton personally he could not tell
whether it closely resembled him or
not. In 4 general way he thought it
locked Ike the photograph he had. and
which Mr.. Hayes had already declared
TO look Ike Ashley. Tho description
given in the advertisement also agreec
with what might he said Of Ashley, ex.
cept that the latter, when in Val
paraisO, wore long whiskers.
Soon after the two men separated
with mutual good words, and Bruce,
g7srg straight to his O at the VIII
IOugfhy House, wrote a detailed aC-
count Of What he had learned at Val.
DaraisO regarding Ashley, the bank de-
~uIter, who he was inclined to believe
could be no other than Hamilton HIM
self. Indeed. the presence OF the
woman, called Nora by ashley, and
having emerald coIored hair, seemed
almost proof positive.
After detailing the account, Bruce
went on TO say, or rather TO ask,
whether Mr.. Hartwell would take
rains TO learn without 4 doubt what
beard Hamilton wore two years ago
during his customary May journey-if
he had long whlskers in addition to a
| nlustache. Also, Bruce desired to
know the exact late when Hamilton
left Co ovedaIe, whether it was as early
as the 10th, for it now appeared that
Ashley came to Valparaiso the 18th.
Mr.. Hastings, on the receipt of this
letter from the detective, was much
perplexed. How could he gain the de-
sired knowledge without going to Mrs.
Hamilton herself? Mr.. Hastings was
a straightforward man. To approach
her with subterfuge or conCealments
was so ]repugnant that he would not
entertain the idea for a moment. He
made various futile inquiries and final
~ decided to call upon Mrs. Hamilton
and plainly state the case to her, ask
ing at the same time for the informa-
ton. if she chose to give it.
He did so, though not without ex-
IRENE reluctance. Mrs. Hamilton re-
ceived him in a polite, il somewhat
| distant, manner and after a few com
monplaces, Mr.. Hastings preached the
object of his call.
"But please 90 not consider my re-
| ouest TO be in the least imperative.
! There is no coercion about 1t"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-08-17
liner Shirt Waists.

Shirt waists of heavy linen will be
worn all winter, in place of the lin
gerie blouses, which are so evidently
not the character of these severer
styles.
Following in the wake of cashmere,
which was surprisingly popular last
winter-surprising because it had
been out so long-henrietta promises
TO be high in favor for dresses and
shirt waist suits and a hundred and
n uses.
The shaggy stuffs, which went out
with a bang a year ago, seem likely
to stay out indefinitely, although it's
a long way too early to prophesy
about SO definite a winter material.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-08-17
TIGER AND DOG CHUMS.
Remarkable Friendship Between the
Two Animals.


Two Animals.
There is no use waiting for the
millennium. 1t is here. The Bengal
tiger, six months old, and the monSrel
pup, eight months old, have lain down
and got up together in one cage in
perfect brotherly love since the birth
Of the tiger in Cincinnati.
The cub and the pup are now
housed in a narrow packing case in
Hexamer's livery stable, Hoboken,
ready for shipment to Hagenbeck's
show in Europe. The Hippodrome
people heard of the pair, and are ne
g~otiating with Howard Fielding,
Hagenbeck's agent, for their pur-
chase.
Usually" said Frank Krissell, Mr..
Fielding's representative, when e
periments like that are tried the tiger
eats up the dog as soon as the tigers
teeth are good enough. But in this
case they seemed to take to each 9th
err from the first, and now nothing
a sever them. If you touch the dos
the tiger will make a slap at you.
But if you touch the tiger the dog
thinks it's a good joke.
eff the tiger gets obs~treperous tbe
pup sits down on the tigers head.
Then the tiger shuts up at once. The
only time the dog ever respects his
friend is when the tiger is eating his
portion Of raw meat. Then the dog
keeps out of the way."-New York
Sun.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-08-17

cashier filed Hamilton's place for the
present, but it was uncertain how lcng
he could be retained, as his health
was delicate and his means such as
placed him above the necessity Of CO.
ing any business.
Tony was still there, but HIS Position
seemed at times most irksone. The
strain on his nerves and temper dar-
ing the Investigations left an unpleas-
ant impression, for lie was sensible
that for several days he had been
locked uron with suspicion. This fact
placed him in sympathy with Hamil-
ton, and he had more than once been
heard to say that he believed the
missing cashier to lie an innocent
man.
He had been Informed by President
Hastings of Bruce's discoveries in the
West. He had not called to see Mrs.
Hamilton since he carried her the
ominOus statement Of her husbands
return to the bank. Somehow he
shrank from going there, but when he
CHANGED to meet her he bowed with
scrupulous gravity and respect.
The summer was wearing away
August had come with it's willing days,
and bathers often sought the shaded
river for a plunge in it's cooling wat
ers. On the other side a new railroad
had recently been built. The hilly por-
tons had been leyeled, hollows filed
up, and immense rocks blasted. Hun
of men were employed, and the
different gangs were located about five
miles apart. Many of them were
Italians, and four Of them were
drowned in crossing it in quest Of in
toxicants, and it is said they were
buried in the dump, uncofined, and
without service of any sort, by their
companions. Low and degraded they
must have been, and it is no wonder
the people were glad when they left.
All this occurred to Osborn one day
in August, when, changing his bathing
suit for his ordinary clothes, he saw in
the pushed, not two feet from the
| place where he had deposited his own
suit, a silk cap with a weather-stained
satin lining and an embroidered mono
gram. ....r# 1884,. ...a
TIE letters certainly were V. c. H.,
however they might stand in color.
The C. or the II. was as likely to
stand first, perhaps. but Tony felt con
WINGED that the cap he held in his
| hand was once the property of Vane
Hamilton.
It was just such a n as wives,
! swceshcarts and daughters make for
their masculine dependents to travel
IL, and Tony thought he recollected
that E[r. Hamilton carried n in his
oyercoat pocket. His wife would know
ard whether he took it on his last
trip. Ii so, it proved his presence
afterwards in G~rovedale as conclusive
~ as the gold shirtstud had. 1t was a
peculiar coincidence that in both in
| stances he should be the finder.
(To be continUed.)
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-08-17
a New Brain Weakened.

The railroad clerks in Washington
are puzzling their brains over a new
problem which they claim is a better
one than the How old is Ann?" prob
lem, says the Baltimore Sun. 1t is
known as the Gladys, West Virginia,
problem, where it had its origin. Here
it is:
"a train one mile long starts from
the station Of Gladys. The engine
leaves the station and the conductor
waits until the caboose comes. He
jumps on the caboose and walks for
ward over the train. When the engine
reaches the next station, Oxley, four
miles distant from Gladys, the con-
ductor steps off the engine. How far
does the conductor ride and how far
does he walk?"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-08-17
CHAPTER V.-continued.

Have you no photograph Of them
OF either of them?"
mo, | haven't. But | can tell you
something stranger than you ever
heard in connection with this very
matter. Whether 1t will help you in
Identifying Ashley | can't say. You
know told you they took a house on
Main street. Well, shortly after they
left it, and before a new tenant was
sound, the story got afloat that on one
If the windows from the outside could
be plainly seen the photograph of a
mans head and shoulders and those of
a woman. The panes are large and
the outlines are said to be very dis
tinct. They are said to be photographs
Of Ashley and his wife, and the theory
is that they were looking through the
window at the river during a storm
and a flash of lightning photographed
them indelibly on the glass. The pic
lures cannot be seen from the inside,
but that they a from the outside is
Vouched for by 4 good many people in
town. [ don't understand photography
myself, and I haven't. been up to see
the pictures, but the cashier of the
Somerset bank has, and he says they
are excellent likenesses Of Ashley and
his wife"
81 should like to go up" said
Bruce.
so should l." said Mr.. Hayes, ''and
il you will call again after business
hours-for I must go to my office now
I will take you there behind my
bays"
Bruce gladly accepted the friendly
offer and in a few hours was rapidly
driving through the principal streets
Of Valparaiso after the handsomest
span Of horses in the city. Calling a
boy to hold them after a short drive.
Mr.. Bruce and Mr.. Hayes approached
Il handsome house on Main street, and
easily got permission to examine the
window which bore the photograph.
1t was on the first floor, and lighted
the dining room. The Ashleys dined
late, and they, perhaps, arose from the
table, probably after dark, or it may
be they turned down the lights the
better to watch the storm, and stood
looking out at the river. Be this as il
may, the outlines of two figures, q
mans and a wOman's, were plainly in
Dictated on the pane. His arm appeared
to be about her shoulders, her head
rested lightly on his breast, and q
glorious veil Of hair reaching dOwr
out of sight covered her right shout
der. The curves of her features. the
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-08-17

Velvet cannot be sponged or pressed
or even dipped in gasoline, and unless
you thoroughly understand the proper
method of cleaning it you had better
not make the attempt, but send it to
some cleaner.
There is one means by which it can
be accomplished successfully at home.
Try water and spirits of ammonia in
equal quantities, and rub the velvet
with a brush dipped in the liquid. In
Going this be very particular hat it
does not become soaked in any one
spot. When all stains have been re-
moved raise the pile Of the velvet by
holding it over a hot latiron on which
a wet cloth has been folded.
Use a brush very lightly for those
places that are too much fattened for
the iron alone to renoyate them.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-08-17
I1oudoir ~
SSConfidence s

All tailOr-made dresses have velvet
collars and cuffs.
Hats are growing sensibIy larger,
with a hint of higher crowns.
With dresses Of soft tan, pearl gray
and the palest champagnes, long
gloves Of exactly the same shades are
worn, instead OF white.
Even bathing suits show the strong
influence of checks upon summer
styles. For check taffeta-black and
white-make some stunning suits.
Rose color seems coming to the fore
for light cloth tailor-made dresses
And it is extremely effective with the
sheer blouses that everybody is wear
ing.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-08-17

the same time giving her the salts
faction of a decollete neck, is to cut
the gown with a point instead of with
the regulation round neck. The w"
should start about three inches above
the collar bones, quite ~concealing
those ugly salt cellars" which make
life-and full dress-a misery to the
bony. The "V" may often be bordered
with black velvet ribbon with excel
lent effect. A deep point Of the kind
indicated comes quite low enough to
be considered decolIete, while it merci-
fully hides defects and looks pretty
at the same time.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-08-17
Attractive Simple Bodice.

Toxic crepe and insertion form this
attractive bodice for a young girl.
The yoke fits firmly over the shQul-
ders and allows a becoming blouse
without ~un5ccOming fullness about the
neck, while q long puff and tight cuff
effect a smart sleeve. The round
neck has been provided for in the
pattern, and, if one desires, the entire
yoke and long sleeves can be discard
ed, short puffs taking the place Of the
latter, and n deep bertha replacing to
a certain extent the former. MesIin-
cite in dull blue, m~ousseline in gray,
or crepe leda in rose, are suggested as
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-08-17
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605SsJ

Pudding bags should be made of
heavy jean.
Never wash raisins that are to be
used in sweet dishes. It will make
the pudding or cake heavy.
A few drops of glycerin put in the
fruit jars the last thing before sealing
them helps to keep preserves from
molding on top.
Rancid butter, boiled in water with
a pinch Of charcoal, will be Invested
Of its rancidity and may be used for
cooking purposes.
Silver should not be put in wooden
bags, as the sulphur in this cloth tar
nishes the metal and neither should
rubber be placed near silver.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-08-17
Useful for OUTING.

A COffee-COlOred pongce is a useful
thing to buy for an outing. 1t is made
with full skirt laid in three or four
deep tuCks around the foot. There
are embroidered dots in navy blue and
there is a deal of English eyelet work.
Big holes are profuseiy embroidered
in blue wash silk. A deep blue silk
pettiCoat is worn underneath the
dress. letting the color show through.
The waist is a mass Of tucking and
navy blue embroidery.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-08-17
Here's a New Japanese Fad.

A decorative and useful fabric for
which there is a growing demand and
for which we are indebted to the Jap
anese is the grass cloth used for COW
ering walls. This comes I'M all the
standard %cOlors, is a yard wide, and
costs 81 for a roll of eight yards.
The general effect when on the wall
is very much that Of burlap. except
that it is of finer weave and has al
most a glossy appearance. It is made
of Chinese grass, which is woven in
the same manner as a loose weave
cloth or WOODEN goods.
A very thin coating of rice paper is
pasted with infinite care on the back
of the cloth to give it body, and also
to make it possible to attach it to q
wall, the grass cloth itself being of
such a fiber that it will not hold paste.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-08-17
For the Summer Hop.

Among a collection of gowns worn
by a popular belle at Newport is one
for evening functions made of pale
green eoIienne. Tiny rufies Of white
lace and green velvet ribbon run from
shoulder to waistliue. on each side of
the decOllete waist, which has a front
of silver embroidered green silk and
rufles of lace at set intervals. Small
rufles of lace form the shoulder caps
Of sleeves and a band of embroidered
silk serves as a finish. Self-tone chif-
fon velvet is used for the girdIe. A
cluster of lace rufles is set in at each
seam at foot of circular skirt.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-08-17

Select we'll ]ripened, juicy oranges
and CRATE the outside peel from them.
Cut up the fruit and press out the
juice, and to each quart of orange
juice add one pint OF water and six
pounds Of sugar with one-EaIf Of the
grated peel. Set over the fire. stirring
well, and gently simmer until the
sugar is dissolved. Strain and set
away in i cold place for use.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-08-17
Canned Reets.

Select medium sized be cts, cook I'M
I'll tender and remove the skins while
still hot. Put the whole beets In
glass jars with one teaspoonful OF
graduated sugar, fill the jars with
cold vinegar and seal them tight.
Spices can be added when they are
served IL desired. Being whole, the
beets can be served In any form.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-08-17

Take n Il each of orange peel,
lemon peel and citron. Slice them
very thin. Line 4 dish with puff paste.
lay the peel at the bottom, mix the
yolks Of seven eggs with the whites
Of two eggs, adding five ounces of
sugar. Pour it over the sweetmeats.
Put it into an oven well heated and
bake thirty-dVe minutes.