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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-12-14

commercial traveller named George
Barnstead. His testimony is of so
astounding a nature that it needs to
be we'll authenticated and vouched
for, as it is in this instance. Mr..
Barnstead is of an active, alert ma
ture, and little goes on under his
gaze without notice.
And this was what he observed at
Portland depot, where he loitered for
some time, expecting to meet an.
other runner named Hurd. He saw a
man-whom he has since recognized
as Vane Hamilton, the plaintiff, by
his photograph-standing irresolutely
by himself, travelling bag in hand and
dressed as Mr.. Hamilton was dressed
when he left Groyedale He stood
there in the same attitude for at least
two minutes. He appeared to be
troubled in his mind, Mr. Barnstead
thought. AT the expiration of the two
minutes, more or less, another man
entered and looked at Mr.. Hamilton
as if deeply astonished, literally as
if he could not keep his eyes off. He
was man of about Mr.. HamiIton's
| height, with long, dark whiskers and
! dark hair. In some respects he re-
, sembled Mr.. Hamilton, particularly
about the eyes. He looked at him
so irtently, walking away and then
returning as If about TO accost him.
that he was observed at last by the
subject of his scrutiny, who, to Mr..
! Barnstead's surprise, walked up close
| to the man and said:
/. You appear to know me. Who
am ~
THE man was evidently taken
aback by this strange query. He hest
! tated only for moment, however, re-
plying:
"'You are Henry Ashley
care you sure? asked Mr.. Hamil-
ton, anxiously.
| Perfectly said the man. 4 know
you WELL and he then entered into
conversation, the two soon walking
off together.
! Here, gentlemen, Is the unrayel-
ment of the mystery. The man was
Ashley himself, a fugitive from jus
tice, detained by some means at Port
land. He had, no doubt, disguised
himself; for all accounts agree that
he was the very double of Hamilton
in personal appearance. This would
account for the impression on seeing
him for the first time. An ingenious
man Ashley is well known to be.
What better way to elude justice han
to shift his identity upon the man
who had forgotten his own name and
looked like himself?
But let us pass on. Hamilton, un.
aware of his true name, his home
everything blank, walked off in the
company of the man Ashley, who, nc
doubt, found 1t an easy matter to shift
belongings, and to take the ring, note
book and papers of Mr.. Hamilton
He had the key to the bank. With
: 1t he could enter and take what he
wanted, for the safe had combina
ton lock; and will bring a witness
10 prove to your satisfaction that the
Key to the combination was In {
pocket of that same note book. ASH
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-12-14

"Fishermans Luck and Some
Other Uncertain Things" by Henry
Van Dyke, was first printed in 1889.
It met with such a generous welcome
that it was reprinted twice the same
year. Following that came more
editions, giving evidence of a won
derful popularity. Charles Scribner's
Sons, New York, now announce h
new edition from new plates. 1t is
worthy of a place in any library.
'Fisherman's Luck" should be read
by everyone who has enjoyed a fish
story, and who hasn't. 1t is full Of
good things that will be greatly en-.
joyed by all.
"The Joys of Friendship" edited
by Mary Allette Aver, editor of DAILY
Cheer Year Book" The editor has
merely brought together in one beau
tiful volume all of the good things
that have been said Of friendship,
either in poetry or prose. They are
placed under different departments,
as follows: "The Love of Friend.
ship" 1.-THE Sympathy of Friend.
Ship "The Influence of Friend
ship" "The Immortality of Friend
ship" The editor and printer have
done their work well and the volume
is one of the most valuable and at
the same time one Of the neatest of
the season. Lothrop, Lee, Shepard
Co., Publishers, Boston.
THE House of Mirth," by Edith
Wharton, is announced by Charles
Scribner's Sons, New York. "The
House of Mirth" pictures with great
vividness the social conditions in New
York to-day. The heroine, Lily Bart
Is placed in the gayest society with
out the money to keep up her posi-
ton. Her love story and the terrible
predicament into which her circum
stances force her, the dramatic stu
ations relieved by the witty and sa
tirical handling Of the gay society
background make a great book. While
it was running as a serial, the Chi
cage Record-Herald said: at will
undoubtedly be the most talked OF
piece of fiction of the season." as 'if
Is the most remarkable novel appear
ing in many years"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-12-14

child had died a month after 1t was
stolen. AS time wore on and no trace
of the child could be found, all but
the mother gave up. Meanwhile, Mr..
Hamilton, the father, lost the greater
part of his property, and after a time,
as l have said the search for the
child was given up as unavailing. And
the mother at last acquiesced. But
On her deathbed she solemnly charg-
cd her son to seek for his brother.
Take two weeks of every year she
said; you will then have fifty left
for yourself He promised. She
gave him a ring with the words in
trust engraved inside. Many people
have seen the ring. 1t is now worn
by the defendant, whom we claim is
Victor Hamilton. If so, the ring be-
longs to him.
Now for the proof of the plaintiffs
statement in the deposition Of the
nurse, Hannah Sargent, who confess
ed that it was she who wrote the
anonymous letter saying that the
child had died soon after being
SLOlC4A,| III lllC pun pOoS vi NtASilAS IIAC
mind of her former mistress, whom
she had often heard say that she
should feel better to know her son
was dead than living in the midst of
eyil associates.
After his mothers death, Vane
Hamilton, the plaintiff, set out on his
sacred quest. 1t was in the month of
May, the time set by his dying moth
err. Seven periods of search followed.
the plaintiff in the last two getting
upon the track of his long-lost broth
sr. He was led into strange places
and haunts, if not Of crime, of bad
reputation until by degrees he be-
came convinced that his brother was
no other than Ashley, the notorious
bank defaulter, at this time fugitive
from justice. He also learned that
this man had a wife named Lenora,
or Nora Thus far his knowledge adj
vanced up to the period of his seventh
journey. Mrs. Hamilton would testi.
fy that her husband was greatly dis
turbed in his mind previous to going
away; so much so that she tried to
detain him. He was very thin; his
weight was twenty pounds less than
usual; he had little appetite, and was
exceedingly nervous. ...
The result Of all this Overwork
and mental disturbance was soon to
manifest itself. But first he was met
and accosted by young and hand
some woman, who came out of the Es
sex house TO speak to him. She had
curious colored hair, more green thar
anything else, and by this the plain
tiff recognized her as Lenora, hil
brothers wife, who was described b!
the papers to have such hair 81
when she spoke to him as ii sh,
knew him, he at once concluded tina
she took him for his brother, her hus
band You here!' she said. TIL
plaintiff assured her that he did no
know her, when she said, oh, FOL
got. This woman was registered a
Mrs. Anderson, Newark, N. j.; bu
the name was no doubt assumed, fc
she let out TO table girl named Mar
O'Neil that her name wa Lenora.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-12-14
A NEW TRAIN 70 Los AnoE, -s
The Northwestern Line and The
Union Pacific Put On a Solid
Through Train Via Salt Lake be

| The Northwestern Line and Tn
Union Pacific Put On a Soil,
Through Train Via Salt Lake &c
ginning Dec. 18th.
Beginning Sunday. Decoinber 18th
solid through train from Chicago t
Los Angeles will be placed In servic'
over The Chicago, Union Pacific 4
Northwestern Line and the newl!
opened Salt Lake Route IS. r., L. A
e s. l.. r. R.)
The train will be electric lighted
throughout. The new train will leave
the Wells Street Station, Chicago. ey
cry day in the year, at 10 p. NJ, arriv
ing at Los Angeles at 4:45 p. M. the
third day.
The equipment is new from the
Pullman shops.
The electric lighting OF the cars In
cludes berth reading lamps of the
most modern design, conveniently
placed In each drawing room and
section in the sleeping cars. The
composite-observatio car and dining
car is brilliantly lighted. with bott
center and side lamps.
The equipment includes one IA sec
ton and drawing room Pullman
standard sleeping car, one IL section
and drawing room Pullman standard
sleeping car, enc Pullman tour
list sleeping car, and composite
observation car, with buffet-smok
ing room and Book-loyers Library
through to Los Angeles without
change.
All meals In dining car, la carte
service.
The architecture and interior fin
sh of each car presents an unusual
richness of effect. The interior decor
atoms are in green and gold the up,
holstery Is In olive green plush; the
woodwork in vermillion mahogany.
The dining cars ara of the latest
lesign and their equipment is most
complete. The best of chefs, skilled
stewards, experienced walters, and a
menu of the highest character, com
bine to cater satisfactorily to the
nest exacting taste.
Every provision has been made for
the greatest degree Of comfort and
convenience for all classes Of travel
The route of the new train is over
the only double track railway be-
tween Chicago and the Missouri
River, through Council Bluffs. Omaha
and Cheyenne to Ogden and Salt
Lake City, and directly across south.
western Utah and southern Nevada
into the citrus fruit region of Cali.
fornia, passing through San Berna,
dino, Riverside and Pomona to Los
Angeles This is a new and desir
able routing, and secures to the trav
eler the advantages OF the best that
can be produced in railway travel
over the pioneer line from Chicago
and the enjoyment Of new scenes and
excellent train service over the new
Salt Lake Road.
Many trave.Srs to Southern Cali
'ornia will doubtless avail themselves
Of this routing one way, returning
through the San Joaquin Valley OF
up the Coast Line of the Southern
Pacific to San Francisco, and thence
east on the Overland Limited. Round
trip tourist tickets provide for this
variable routing, and also for stop
overs at Salt Lake City and at vari
Gus California points without any
extra charge
The sleeping car diagrams for rae
new train are now open to the public
for reservation of space.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-12-14

ley was thoroughly conversant with
banking matters, and the rest was
| easy. He went to the bank, took
notes, altered them to suit himself
and got them cashed.
Tony Osborn will testify that he
was thoroughly convinced at first that
1t was vane Hamilton who entered
the bank at seven o'clock on the
twenty-second of May, but that when
| the pretended cashier returned he
doubted him. You will perceive now
how the shirt stud and cap came on
the river bank They were dropped
there to start suspicion in the wrong
direction, and to create confusion.
You will also see the explanation OF
the supposed cashiers extraordinary
conduct in visiting the bank, but neg
lecting his own home but few rods
away.
Proceed we now to Vane Hamilton.
Who're do we see him? In prison.
Yes, gentlemen, in prison, detained
there for crime. of which he was
never guilty, but of which the un.
worthy brother, otherwise Henry
Ashley, was guilty. He was incarcer-
ated in Jail at Goodwill. His hair at
the time was light, light brown, the
same color that we remember so well
as browning the noble head of our be-
loved townsman. This we can prove
by the testimony Of the jailer's daugh-
ter. But the next we hear of 1t, his
hair had turned, not white, but dark
brown, almost black, as you see il
now"
All eyes were turned now in the
direction of the plaintiff, who sat be-
side Mr. Stevens, calm and collected
in his demeanor.
Mr.. Morley then proceeded to re-
count similar instances of the turning
of light hair to a dark color.
These instances were well anthem
ticated. The change in Mr.. Hamil-
tons hair was, no doubt, the result in
some unexplainable way of his terror
at finding himself in durance vile.
Or it might have fallen off and came
out again a different color. Be this
as it may, his hair changed from light
to dark between the time he entered
the Jail and the asylum!
A woman who professed to be his
wife came to see him. She had learn
ed of the arrest, no doubt, and travel.
ed here without delay. The prisoner
took no notice of her, but she declar-
ed he was her husband, though the
man said he did not know her.
Why was this! Simply because she
was not his wife. She, on the con-
trary, said she was, to screen her
own husband, who, she now for the
first time saw, was at large. Do you
follow me, gentlemen of the jury?"
asked Mr.. Morley, in thrilling tones.
DO you see into what tolls he had
fallen?"
Ito be continued)
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-12-14
HARSH LIVES OF ARAB WOMEN
Spend Days in Drudgery for Their
Lords and Masters,

At last we were to be admitted to
the home life of an Arab. Doffing our
slippers, we were ushered through the
low, dark doorway into little court
with room on either side. The wife
was seated on the ground in a most
picturesque costume of dark colors,
without veil, preparing the evening
meal Hanging on the mud walls
were various pans and cooking uten-
sils, some of which were bronze. 9TH
ers terra Gotta. On the floor was
brass mortar and pestle used for pull.
verizing the coffee. Over the fire was
a large earthenware dish In which 4
fiat cake was being cooked.
Both husband and wife were so
grateful to the great magician who
had cured their son that all conven-
tionalities were discarded and we all
sat en- famille and enjoyed couscous.
dates, figs, native bread and delicious
coffee After dinner the whole party
INDUCED in cigarettes and more cot.
fee.
The wife was really pretty and had
more expression than most OF the wo-
men of the desert, especially when she
gazed at her son and heir with a
mother love ennobling her dark but
handsome features. Had 1t been a
daughter, all would have been differ-
ent, for they are an unwelcome IN
crease in the family, neglected and Ill
treated until they are sold in mar
rage, a condition still worse unless
they bear male children. The woman
is the beast of burden, the drudge
and the general utility slave as well
as the banker for the lordly husband
who could not be degraded by such {
thing as labor.-Sc ribners Magazine
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-12-14

Tommy was absent from school
for one entire day. But he brought
a note of excuse the next morning
which would prove that he had been
detained at home legitimately. The
writing was hardly that of a feminine
hand, and the note appeared to have
been written laboriously. Further
more. the penmanship seemed to be
familiar to his teacher. The note
read as follows: Dear Teacher:
Pleese excuse Tony for not comeine
to scool yestidy, he couldn't come
I tore my pants. Yours truely, Mrs
Mulligan."
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-12-14
HIGH BUT UNQUALIFIED HOPES
Ambitious Boy Came Back 10 Home
With at Least Hat.
Ito be continued.)

With at Least Hat.
Prof. G. A. HILL of the United
States Naval Observatory, said, before
sailing to study the suns eclipse:
81 have high hopes Of this expedi-
ton, but a cloud may ruin all. l de-
sire to come back overloaded with
priceless solar photographs, but ev-
erything depends on chance, and per-
haps | will return as empty-handed as
90 away
High hopes, great expectations-in
the end, nothing. In this aspect
eclipse expeditions are like the expe-
ditions Of young men from the coun-
try, who give up the pillow and haste
cityward, expecting in little while to
become bank presidents, captains OF
industry, and millionaires.
ALAS, hopes high enough accom-
pany the expeditions of these youths.
The boy departs bravely. His honest
father and mother while away the
long and lonely evenings on the farm
with dreams of his future success.
They recount to one another his in
Vulnerable virtues. Such virtues, they
say, must inevitably lead him 20 the
governors chair, to a senatorial toga,
to a mayoralty, and SO, on.
High hopes, great expectations-in
the end, nothing.
"A farm boy from Elizabeth, my ma
tive town, went to New York to seek
his fortune. For six months not a
word was heard from him. Then, one
winter afternoon his father got this
note.
:" Dear Pa: Meet me under the old
bridge tomorrow night after dark.
Bring with you a blanket or suit Of
| clothes [ have q hat"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-12-14

Count Tolstoy was one day discuss
ng Ibsen with friend. Said the
after: Il have seen great many
Of Ibsen's plays, but can not say
that | understand them. Do your"
Tolstoy smiled, and replied: "Ibsen
doesn't understand them himself He
just writes them, and sits down and
waits. After awhile his expounders
and explainers come and tell him pre-.
cisely what he meant"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-12-14

Two little children. being awakened
one morning, and being. told that they
had new little brother, were keen,
as children are, to know whence and
been the milkman," said the girl.
"Why the milkman?"s asked her little
brother. Because it says on his
cart, Families supplied" replied the
sister.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-12-14
Tennessee Praise.

Dayton, Tenn, Dec. 18th (SPeciaD
Among many prominent residents
to praise Dodd's Kidney Pills is Mr..
N. r. Roberts of this place. He tells
of what they have done for him, and
his words will go deep into the hearts
of all who are suffering in the Same
way. He says:
81 was a martyr to Kidney Trouble,
but Dodd's Kidney Pills completely
cured me. shall always keep them
on hand in case there should be any
return of the old trouble, but l am
thankful to say they did their work
so well there has not been the slight
est sign of my old complaint coming
back. The pain in my back used tc
be terrible. If / got down l had
hard Job to get straight again. Bu
my back Is like new one now and
can stoop as much as please. don't
believe there eva was any medicine
half so good as Dodd's Kidney Pills"
Perhaps the doctor who comes to
the defense of the mosquito favors
- I.srY
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-12-14
summer Home for Chorus Women.

Miss Katherine f. Conway, the ed
itor of the Boston Pilot, is to act as
New England sponsor for Marie Ca
hills summer home for chorus women
OF the American stage, to be known as
"The Mary Anderson Guild"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-12-14
81 guess" said Mrs. Miggleham.

Il guess" said Mrs. Miggleham, 1T
must be true that dreams go by con-
traries." ''Why?" her husband asked.
Last night when you were talking
in your sleep you said, No good. I've
got kings full But l couldn't seem
to find a cent in your clothes. Chi.
cago Record Herald.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-12-14

1t seldom happens that a woman Is
entirely satisfied with new gown.
no matter how elegant its appear
ance.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-12-14

TO CURE COLD IN ONE DAY
Take LAXATIVE BR0M0 Qulnine Tablets. Drug.
gists refund money If 1t falls to cure. 4. W.
GROVES signature is on each box Csc,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-12-14

Confession is not always good for
the other fellows soul.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-12-14

DON'T FORGET
large 2-oz. package Red Cross Ball Blue, only
cents. The Russ Company, South Bend. Ind
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-12-14

When you hear OF, man of a few
words 1t may be that his wife has a
monopoly.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-12-14

Perhaps the doctor who comes to
the defense of the mosquito favors
ANYTHING that presents a bill.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1905-08-16

The Abbott Free Memorial library
building at South Pomfiet, presented by
Judge Ira A. Abbott, was dedicated Sat-
urday in the presence of a large assembly.
Robert Scott, aged SO years, a long
time employee OF the Michigan Central
Railroad Co., died SUDDENLY at Burling-
ton, Thursday Of heart failure.
Gov c. ]. Bell met The committee on
speakers for the centennial celebration at
Montpelier Wednesday and promised to
co. operate with this committee in max
ing arrangements for legislative reun-
ion at Montpelier, October next in con-
nection with the centennial celebration
to be held in Montpelier,
Frederick P. Fem of Hartford a sum.
iner boarder at Bennington was arrested
at Arlington Wednesday by Game War
den Chase. He was taken before Justice
of the Peace Ira J. Warner OF Arlington
and fined $40 and costs, amounting in
all to $26.05, for having in his posses
sion five trout under six inches in length.
The Pittsfeld Congregational church
has received ali additional gift OF $500
from Mrs. Babcock, subject to the same
conditions as her previous gift of an
equal amount, namely, that if the church
should become extinct the money should
go to the Vermont Domestic Missionary
society.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1905-08-16
Only a Mask.

Many are not being benefited by the
summer vacation as they should be.
Now, notwithstanding much outdoor
life, they are little if any stronger than
they were. The tan on their faces is
darker and makes them look healthier,
but it is only mask. They are still Rer-
vous, easily tired, upset by trihes, and
they do not eat nor sleep well. What
they need is what tones the nerves, per-
fects digestion, creates appetite, and
makes sleep refreshing, and that's Hoods
Sarsaparilla. Pupils and teachers gen.
orally will find the chief purpose OF the
vacation best subserved by this great
medicine which. as we know, builds ur
the whole system"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1905-08-16
ST. j. G l.. G. Railroad
SUMMER ARRANGEMENT
In effect June rs, 1905.
Trains EaSt-bound leave


Trains East-bound leave
Swanton, sos a. M, 4.27 p m.
Cambridge juno, 9.26 a. m, 6.21 p. IN.
Hyde Park, 5.45, $50 a. m, $40 p. IN.
Morrisville, 5.55, $50 a. M, $50 p. m.
Hardwick, CAS-, 1929 a. M, Tai p. m.
Greensboro, 720, 10.47 a. M, 1853 p. m.
Walden, S.1O H. 5 a. M, SIG p. m.
Danville, SAC, 11.24 a. M, S.34 p. m.
st. Johnsbury, arrive, 924, 11.49 a. M,
S.58 p. m.
St. Johnsbury, leave, 2,45, $50 a. M, 2.32,
Concord, 500, 7.os a. M, 253, 500 p. m.
Lunenburg, 3.35, TAO a. M, 1928, COL
p. m.
Trains West bound leave
Lunenburg, LOS, 7o5 a. M, 2.34, Cos
Concord, 1877, s.12 a. M. 3.12, 6.37 p. m.
st. Johnsbury arrive, 1.55, saga. M. 3.31,
6.55 p. m.
ST. johnsbury, leave, 700 a. m, 4.os, s.12
p. m
Danville 100 a. M, 4.3o, 9.12 p. M
Walden, $50 a. M, 4.5S, 9.42p. m.
Greensboro, S.O8 a. M, SIT, 1912 p. m.
Hardwick 8 % a. M, 534. 1928 p. m.
Morrisville, S.54 a. M, 6.1S, 11O6 p. m.
Hyde Park 9 OF a. m, rs, lib p. m.
Cambridge Junction, $50 a. M, 6.63 p. m.
Swanton, 1913 a. m, 9.o7 p. m.
H. FOLSOM, Supt.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1905-08-16

Pointer Sold for $500.
What is probably the most valuable
pointer of his age in the United States
was shipped Thursday by Ernest E.
Perry, Brattleboro merchant to a
banker in Rochester, N. Y, who bought
the dog of Mr.. Perry for $3.50. The dog
is Dots John, by Alfred's John, the pre-
mier field trial winner in the country.
The mother of Dots John is Dots Pearl.
She holds the record in this country as a
producer of field trial winners, but has
finished breeding, leaving Dots John as
one of litter of four which are the last
representatives of their strain.
Vermont Veteran Dies.
Charles R. Plumb, an INDECENT veteran,
was found in Kane, Penn. last Thurs
day suffering from paralysis. He was
removed to the hospital, where he died
Thursday night at 10 O'Clock. Plumb's
papers show that he enlisted in Com
pany c. Sd Vermont regiment and that
his army record was altogether credita-
Bile. But nothing around his effects gives
any intimation oil his family relations.