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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-01-04

Mrs. Hamilton was talking with Mr..
Allen about the monument, which was
| just completed, to be erected to the
memory of her husband. She was
dressed In black: but she was far
from being unhappy, for she had other
hopes In her heart regarding the I'M
known Primus Edes, who in some
mysterious manner had succeeded in
getting mold on her heart and SYM
pathies. She tainted because she saw
her hopes dashed to the ground by the
return OF her husband, whom she had
thought dead.
"But all this time her husband had
been suffering with a mental malady
that robbed him of memory. What he
did or did not do at that time could
not be discovered. He went away on
Friday. the fifteenth of May; he re-
turned January twenty-fifth; and the
interval was filed in with labor to sup
port his necessities. Could anything
be simpler Of understanding than this?
"He took no cognizance of what
went on during his absence-the bank
troubles, his wife's hollow grief, the
half-hearted search for him, the mon
ument to be set up in the cemetery.
He knew nothing Of all this, and when
he returned to Grovedale he was
greatly astonished at the turn affairs
had taken. He did his best to set
them right, took up his place at the
mill, and would have subsidized into his
cd relation, unquestioned by any one,
had 1t not been for his wife's infatua-
ton for Primus Edes, a common work
man as he chose to appear, but whom
we now know to be most accomplish
ed villain. He saw the lady at church
and was struck by her beauty. There
can be little doubt but that no was
filed by wild, uncomfortable love for
her the first time they met. He began
to lay plans to possess her, knowing
that her husband had left her, perhaps
never to return.
"In his love for this woman he for
got all else-forgot he was fugitive
from Justice, disguised to appear a
half-witted workman; forgot he had a
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-01-04
Winter Wash Gowns.

Numbers of women have discarded
wool dresses for house wear altogeth-
er. Most houses are so well heated
that a summer gown is found more
comfortable.
First the heavy waist was laid aside
in favor of cotton blouse. Now the
cotton skirt follows and the Bingham
and linen shirt-waist suits the aver
age woman wears about her household
duties in winter are exactly like her
summer dresses-are her summer
dresses, in fact, which would be lit
tie out of date next summer and may
be worn out in this manner with no
economical pangs.
1t is not only as cheap to have five
Bingham gowns as one wool one, but
an additional advantage is that the
former may be always clean, whereas
the wool frock worn about sweeping,
dusting etc, catches dirt and carries
it around all winter.
So the new custom is clearly, eco
nomical and comfortable; and the
change from indoors to outdoors can
be much more adequately provided
for.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-01-04
Larne Muffs Fashionable.

Muffs this year are of all shapes and
sizes, but the most fashionable mufr is
very large and full. With chinchilla,
especially, lace is so handsome that 1t
is used this season to a great extent.
Cream lace ruffles, either at the wrist
openings or falling down from the end
of the muff, are exquisite in coloring,
with either chinchiIla or sable. Need
less to, state, only the richest furs
should be made up with lace and only
the handsomest lace should be EN-.
ployed. Artificial flowers, violets and
gardenias trim the muff to be carried
with an elaborate reception costume,
and a few clusters Of the same flower
may be half hidden in the fur neck.
piece. With walking suit the muff is
comparatively small and no matter of
what fur it must not be trimmed eth
er with lace or flowers.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-01-04
CHAPTER xm.-contInued.

"This letter was found by Detective
Swan, or rather by Mrs. Fry, In the
lining of Edes' coat, but through his
efforts, and he transmitted 1t to De-
tective Bruce. 1t would be produced
in court In due order of the testimony.
The rest was known-the claim to Mr..
Hamilton's estate and family. At this
point nothing would be said about the
motive, which was only too apparent,
but illusions must be made to seri-
GUS charge against Henry Ashley,
alias Primus Edes, for the murder of
his wife, the beautiful, unfortunate Le-
nora, who died of poison but two
weeks previous to the claims set up
by Edes. She received by mail pois-
oned ring, and was asked to wear 1t In
remembrance Of her husband, who
would soon return to her. The name
signed was Henry Ashley, and 1t had
been proved that after wearing the
ring a week she died. The body was
buried, but afterwards disinterred, and
1t was proved that she was poisoned
by the ring, without doubt. This
charge would be proven by competent
witnesses to be true. 1t was very
startling when taken into account
with Edes' infatuation for Mrs. Ham
llton, and his claim that she was his
sNife.
%You will see how diabolical was his
plan, and you can also see his motive.
But for his love for Mrs. Hamilton he
would never have dared to thrust his
claim before the public; but as Sam
son was shorn of his strength by the
air hands Of Delilah, so has many q
weaker man been robbed of his reason
~ love of woman. Mr.. Hamilton's
course has been straightforward
throughout. Having nothing to con-
zeal, there have been no efforts at con-
:ealment. He warned Edes not to
come near his house, as you or I
would have done. But when he heard
he shot fired he jumped from his bed,
ushed out, saw that he was lying
wounded upon the ground, and forgot
ais displeasure in doing all that he
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-01-04

could for the sufferer. Mr.. Marks is q
respectable man who was known to
the Hamilton family in early life, and
as an old acquaintance was kindly re-
:eived by my client. He has followed
the calling of book agent, and fingered
few days in Grovedale till consign-
ment from the publishers should ar
rive"
Mr.. Ferguson spoke with earnest
ness and eloquence, well sustaining
his reputation. The counter-charge OF
murder against the plaintiff created no
little excitement among those who
now heard 1t for the first time.
Mrs. Hamilton's letter signed Gala
Lily was produced in court and sworn
to as genuine. Even she did not deny
1t, but said 1t was one she wrote to her
husband, at least a year ago, and she
preferred to believe 1t additional proof
that the claimant really was her hus-
band.
Her declaration was evidently so
sincere that many gave 1t instant be-
lief. They felt convinced that In some
session of Edes, perhaps with the key
and notes. This was the one which
Mrs. Fry found in the lining OF his
coat, and which she sent to Mr.. Swan
and by him was transmitted to Mr..
Bruce. Two witnesses from the neigh
borhood where Mrs. Ashley resided
testified to the manner Of her death,
and the curious report was read In
court. The letter written by her hus-
band they stated could not be found,
but one witness, woman, Mrs. Mann,
testified to having seen and read it
that Mrs. Ashley showed it to her, and
the ring, on the day Of its receipt.
At the close of the testimony for the
respondent 1t seemed clear case in
his favor, and, as the public Judged, 1t
must SO appear to the jury. Still, the
interest did not subside, and on the
morning of the seventh day Of the
trial the court house was thronged to
hear the closing arguments by the
counsel.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-01-04
Fashions for Baby.

Certainly time has much altered the
modes for infants. Mothers and doc
tors alike enjoin simplicity in such
clothes; the less ruffles, the less frill-
ings, the less furbelows the better.
Those who want to spend money on
baby must choose the best materials
and fine embroidery, the softer the
fabric the more suitable. The only
real lace should be employed and
tapes and ribbons replace buttons
and buttonholes.
Wooden garments are made of I'M
shrinkable flannel and soft knitted
bands slipped over the head replace
the strip of flannel, which was uncom.
fortably secured by safety pins and
the substitute should not be left off
till the baby is four or five months
old
Flannel petticoats are attached to a
sleeveless bodice; children grow sc
quickly that great liberality in theiI
wardrobe is mistake. Tea jackets
for infants in the form of little sacl
jackets. have entirely superseded the
long wrappers. Most of the outdoor
/, coats fasten at the back and are made
"a silk or wool. Large and pictur
es ne bonnets have great deal o.
grace and fitness in them.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-01-04

wife already, the beautiful Lenora
Ashley, who had chung to him, as
some women will, through evil as wen
as good report; or if he did not forget
1t, he put these considerations one
side, and set himself to win the notice
of Mrs. Hamilton.
"She, from the first, protested to
see q resemblance in Primus Edes to
her husband, and, no doubt, he heard
of it. But he made no use Of this idea
until after the return of her husband,
and he was warned not to go near the
premises Of the Hamiltons. Then he
shot himself one morning on those
very premises with a pistol, without
doubt stolen from Dan Fry, in the
hopes of its being laid to Mr.. Hamil-
ton. He wished to make it appear
that he was shot by Mr.. Hamilton, and
the wound on his head-a slight one
was to be the groundwork of his
claims; for, no doubt, he planned the
whole scheme of villainy before the
shooting Of himself.
"Mrs. Hamilton did not go near
him. Indeed, she was prudent from
the first; but when Mrs. Fry went for
her to quiet her patient, who she
thought was wilder than ever in his
rawlings, Mrs. Hamilton went over.
Edes claimed her as his wife the mo-
/ ment she entered the room, and she
did not gainsay him. The next thing
was to lay claim to the Hamilton
| estates.
"But before this, nearly two weeks
before the shooting, he sent the pois-
oned ring to his wife to remove her
from his path. The letter was signed
Henry Ashley and was loving, ten
| der missive that would have deceived
| any woman. She wore the ring few
days and died. There was so much
talk about the matter that 1t led to
disinterment of the remains, when ID
was found that she had really been
| poisoned"
Much more was said. but enough
has been adduced to give some idea Of
Mr.. Stones able and effective plea.
There was no doubt it had been well
considered, and it evidently bore upon
| it's face the individual belief of the
lawyer. At its close friends gathered
around him, and both he and Mr.. Ham.
ilton were warmly congratulated, for
court had adjourned, it being near
| noon.
The claimant Edes canes In for a
| good share of the popular attention
during the plea, for he seemed instinct
with determination and defiance.
When allusion was made to Mrs. Ham
ilton he was seen to clench his hand
| and start wrathfully in his seat, and
he leaned forward to say to his coun-
sci, Mr.. Stevens, that he was glad she
was not present.
Mr.. Stevens was not glad. He felt
had she been, In court Mr.. Stones
speech must have lost some of its ac-
rimony, and that her calm, ladylike
demeanor would have presented a
speaking contrast to his words. How
ever, the opportunity had passed, and
the counsel for the prosecutions trem-
| bled for the result.
Mr.. Stevens began his argument at
4xxtD .ta1z Alr ~ 10
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-01-04
Jersey Petticoars.

A petticoat experiment is the article
having a closely fitting hip yoke OF
Jersey silk. The object of this is to
prevent the formation of any bulki
ness over the hips, where, notwith
standing the vogue of full skirts, the
shirrings and gatherings of fashion
most women still strive for the effect
Of slenderness and suavity. These
Jokes add considerably to the price
of a silk skirt, an INCREASE of about
three dollars, but one will outlive sew.
eral skirts and can be fitted success,
lively into one new petticoat after an
other. The Jokes, up to the present,
come in black, brown, navy blue and
white. They can be had In the made
up skirts.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-01-04
Habit Was Too Strong.

The force of old associations, as
Samuel Beverley learned one Sunday
morning, is something against which
to be on guard. After thirty years
of service as a railroad man, chiefly
in the capacity of conductor, Beverly
had retired, and was spending his
days quietly in his native town.
Just after he had taken his accus-
toned seat one morning In church,
he was requested to perform the duty
of an absent deacon, by assisting In
taking up the collection. He was pro-
ceeding decorously along the aisle
with the plate, when, halfway down
the aisle, he came to the Atkinson
pew. On this morning Mrs. Atkin-
sons Uncle Harvey, who happened to
sit next the aisle, had dropped on
into a pleasant little nap.
When Beverly espied the old man,
he unconsciously dotted the demeanor
suited to the place and in a twinkling
became official. He tapped the sleep
ing man on the shoulder.
"Ticket, pleased" he demanded,
sharply and audibly.-Youth's Com
panion.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-01-04

court room, for her presence nerved
him to greater effort and belief In the
justice of the cause he advocated.
He spoke of the able and exhaustive
argument of Mr.. Stone, and OF the
manner in which the evidence had
been presented to make 1t show to
the best advantage. mo men know
better how to conceal weak points
than they" but in this case they had
overdone the matter.
When the two men met at Portland
deplt--as they most assuredly did
meet on the Friday In question-the
respondent had ample opportunity to
see for himself the condition Of the
true claimants mind at that time. It
was perfectly evident that he had for
gotten his own name; and when after
the supposed death of his victim he
came here to take the place of his
brother, to fraudulently take possess
sion. what course would look SO plaus-
ible as to pretend he had lost his mem
DRY, as he knew the other to have
done. This would account for the
long absence, the probable manner OF
Hamilton on his way to Portland, and
and inconvenient lack of kowledge re-
garding people and events which
would Of necessity recur to him. He
could lay it to lapses Of memory, as
he had done more than once.
The respondent, who was in reality
Ashley himself, was a man Of great
resources, of great fertility. He came
to Grovedale to step into his twin
brothers possessions, after the sup
posed death of the true Vane Hamil.
ton; and he laid claim to the latter's
manner, peculiarities, and so forth.
much of which was natural to him.
The great resemblance was true and
undoubted, but probably no greater
than is often observed between twins
of both sexes.
Ito be continued.) 81
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Just Wonderful.

Vestry, Miss, Jan. 1st Especially
The case of Mrs. c. w. Pearson, who
resides here Is a particularly inter-
esting one. Here IS the story told by
Mr.. Pearson, her husband, in his own
words. He says
"My wife's health was bad for a
long time. Last July she was taken
terrible Dad with spasms. I sent for
the doctor, and after making a thor
ough examination of her, he said un-
doubtedly the cause of her trouble was
disordered state of the Kidneys.
His medicine didn't seem to be doing
her much good, SO as heard about
Dodd's Kidney Pills, ! got her a box
just to give them trial. Well the
effect was just wonderful. I saw that
they were the right medicine and I
got two more boxes. When she had
taken these she was SO much better
that she had increased thirty pounds,
in weight. She is now quite well, ant,
we owe 1t all to Dodd's Kidney Pills. !.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-01-04
CHAPTER XXI.
The CLOSING Arguments.

Mr.. Stone, whose mind was particu-
larly keen and alert, reviewed in a tell
ing manner the evidence which had
been presented for the defense. at
had been claimed" he said, that the
case was one of identity only; but 1t
was not so. 1t was wife's unfaithful-
ness that was the root Of the whole
matter. No one had denied the identi.
ty of Mr.. Hamilton, except his wife,
at the time when he returned; and she
had no other reason for her denial ex.
cept the absurd one of individual
odor,'. something which never before
had been preached in any court of Jus
tice. She had tainted when she first
saw him, which fact spoke of instant
recognition, but claimed to have imme.
diately afterwards doubted MIN by the
absence Of the individual odor.
"The futility OF such reasoning as
this must be apparent to every one
who heard 1t. A matter Of breath or
diet! 1t was not worthy of the least
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-01-04
Diplomatic Small Boy.

To Illustrate point Of statecraft
Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman, the
English statesman, has been telling
his constituents story Of a small
boy who went to his mamma and ask.
ed her to lend him pencil. "But,"
said the mother, 81 left pen and ink
for you to do your lessons with on the
nursery table. Why don't you use
that instead of a pencil?" Clarence
hesitated for moment. Don't you
think, mamma" he said at length,
chat the Times is a very useful pa
PERI" "Of course, do" answered
mamma; "but what" "Well, you
see." the little lad explained, II want
a pencil to write to the editor and ask
him whatll take ink stains out of q
carpet"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-01-04
Shirred VeIveteen,

A few short seasons ago the sug
gestion that velveteen be shirred in
any way would have been greeted with
scorn and derlsion, but the chiffon
velveteens of to-day lend themselves
beautifully to this effective mode of
handling. A charming design Is that
wherein the grace of the costume lies
in the way the material is handled
The corsage maintains some sem.
blance of blouse lines, the necessary
definition of the wasteline being clev
erly accomplished in a strapped cein
ture. The sleeve is pulled at the top
and all down the arm are rows upon
rows of shirring clear to the wrist
The skirt has a narrow petticoat panel
in the front.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-01-04
Strenuous pay In crest Cure

"The rest cure" said the palefaced
man, YEARLY, as he stopped to reply
to the question of an inquisitive friend,
as not all my fancy painted it. Here
is how it worked out in my case.
cat 1880 a. m. the nurse came to
take my temperature, at 8 l had to
take a bath and breathing exercise,
then came medicine, after which fol.
lowed breakfast, visit from the resi-.
dent physician, massage, a visit from
my own doctor, slight operation to
test the purity or otherwise of my
blood, more medicine, dinner, visit
from another patient, letters and
tradesmen's bills, electrical treatment,
beef tea, more medicine, another visit
from the physician, cold pack and
glass of milk.
"That's how the day passed. AT 8 l
was thoroughly exhausted and went to
sleep. the first real application Of the
rest cure I had known since the
morning.
"Rest cure indeed" And he
passed on with a growl.-Stray Sto.
ries.
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manikin as we'll as the little maiden
Many a sensible mother whose aim is
the proper development of her chill
dren ignores Mrs. Grundy and dresses
the little daughter in one of these
frocks with boomers and gives her
the same freedom to struggle with the
elements as her brothers. The least
experienced can, with the aid Of an &C
curate pattern, fashion this little gar
ment without any trouble, the plaits
are applied, and there is little more to
do than to close the seams. Made in
brown serge, with shield, collar, cuffs.
belt and the little touches of trim.
ming in stitched white serge, this
dress will be serviceable and pretty.
The same idea worked out in cheviot
Of blue and red would also be very
satisfactory.
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Expensive Evening Wrap.

An empire coat OF oyster-white
broadcloth, strappings of the cloth and
Leaf-green velvet, with front facings of
gray satin and silver-green silk APP.
plique, is an expensive mode for an
evening wrap, and is one of the new
est adaptations Of the popular modes
for coats. In the tailored effects es-
pecially the empire coat is meeting
with general approval by the women
of fashion. Heavy corded silk, with
strappings of self-toned cloth. or vel
vet with straps of silk or cloth would
be effective combinations. Size SO re-
Quires six and one-quarter yards Of
forty-six-inch or five and one-half
yards of fifty-four-inch material. with
one-half yard of velvet.
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Limits 81 81
T - ToNHOUsEWIyI5

The pure white of china may be pre-
served if washing blue be added occa-
sionally to the water used for washing
1t.
Figs that have become rather dry
may be freshened by putting on plate
and keeping in steamer until moist
and plump.
Never put away food in tin plates
Fully cne-half the cases of poison from
the use of canned goods is because
the article was left in the can or put
into it after using.
Stewed prunes, pitted, spiced tn
taste with vinegar, cinnamon and
cloves, sweetened and cooked to the
right consistency, make a delicious
spiced sauce to serve with chicken
turkey or veal.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-01-04
In Fly Time.

Charles J.. Bonaparte, the new Secre-
tary of the Navy, writes neat and
beautiful hand.
A reporter, on hot afternoon not
long since, complimented Mr.. Bona
parte on his chirography, and to the
compliment the secretary replied:
cat the seaside once heard little
girl make a remark about her fathers
writing that would not have applied
to mine.
"The little girl was reading with her
mother in the hotel office. On the
table before her was an ink bottle and
some clean stationery, and as she read
fly got into the ink. The fly, after
a hard struggle, emerged from its
black bath, and in an exhausted and
draggled condition 1t trailed itself
slowly and with great difficulty across
a sheet of snowy paper.
"The little girl, regarding the fy's
track across the page, exclaimed.
"Oh, mamma, look! Here is fly
that writes just like papa"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-01-04
Touches of Gold and Silver.

A touch of gold or silver is almost
inevitable upon the modish frock, pref
erence being given to silver when that
is possible; and hem or band of
cloth of gold or silver set under the
bottom of skirts of lace, net, etc., is a
device much employed for saving the
edge of the sheer stuff. This idea,
however, belongs chiefly to the prov
ince of evening toilets, velvet being
ordinarily used for the hem or band
upon sheer frocks intended for day
wear.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-01-04

handsomest garments of the winter.
But 1t is exceedingly bad form to wear
fur on an indoor dress.
A lovely rich but simple dress is of
solid white Renaissance lace, having
small pieces Of taffeta set in, delicately
embroldered-all in pure white. 1t Is
pleasing in the extreme in it's simple.
ity and richness.
The extremely long wells for automo-
bile use are in white and pale blue
Shorter ones, to be worn on the
street, are white, pink and blue dotted
with black, tan with brown, navy blue
with navy blue, and brown With
brown. The noted new color Is
mouse gray" "a tint that looks like
a trail of smoke in the air."
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-01-04


During the Civil War the late Col
onel Gabe Bouck organized regiment,
which he controlled as dictator.
While the army was resting after
Colonel Gabe's first campaign, an
itinerant evangelist wandered int
camp and, approaching the colonel,
asked If he was the commanding of.
ficer. "Ugh!" snorted "Old Gabe, "
what do you want?" Il am only a
servant Of the Lord endeavoring to
save the souls Of the unfortunate. l
have just left the camp of the tn
Massachusetts, where was instru-
mental in leading eight men into
paths of righteousness" "Adjutant,"
Numbered Colonel Bouck, detail ten
men for baptism. No Massachusetts,
regiment shall beat mine for piety."