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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-03-22
A plsanpointed Contributor.


One of the stories Tom Mason, au-
thor of "a Corner in Women and
Other Follies," tells on himself is of a
would-be contributor who came into
his Office with contribution, desiring
an immediate reading. Mr.. Mason
looked over the manuscript, and with
the large, sympathetic editorial smile
that he knows so well how to assume,
handed it back with the remark:
"This is quite clever, but not quite
good enough for Life"
The man took his rejected contribu-
ton and said:
"May see the last copy Of Life?"
Certainly, sir" The copy was
handed to him.
Turning the pages rapidly the man
pointed to one of Mr.. Masson's stories
and said:
'Did you write that?"
Eyes, sir"
Then the would-be contributor, toss
ing the paper on the table, turned po'
litely to Mr.. Mason.
"Well, sir" he calculated, "all
have to say Is this: I'm proud and
glad that l don't write for your id
old paper"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-03-22
Tailored Shirt Waists,

Tailored shirt waists are never en-.
tirely abandoned by the fashionable
women and hold their place in sport,
ing attire. The new models are much
like those with which we are familiar,
plated at the shoulders and with a
shirt cuff rather than a long fitted
cuff, the most authoritative makers
having apparently decided that since
the more elaborate blouse has set
aside the shirt waist save for very
tailorlike costume, the waist may we'll
be as mannish and severe as possible.
There are, however, some heavy
waists of tailor style not so conven-
tional. One has the familiar plated
body, but rolling low collar and g.
bow sleeves with turnback cuffs. This
Is shown in linen, and a number Of
severe linen models have the short
sleeves with plain turnback cuff.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-03-22
NO REST NIGHT OR DAY.
With Irritating Skin Humor-Hair Be-
gan to Fall Out-Wonderful Re-
suit from Cuticura Remedies

With Irritating Skin Humor-Hafr Be-
gan to Fall Out-WonderfuI Re-
suit from cuticura Remedies.
About the latter part of July my
whole body began to itch. I did not
take much notice Of 1t at first, but 1t
began to get worse all the time, and
then l began to get uneasy and tried
all kinds of baths and other remedies
that were recommended for skin hum
ors; but became worse all the time.
Ny hair began to fall out and my
scalp itched all the time. Especially
at night, just as soon as l would get
IN bed and get warm, my whole body
would begin to itch and my finger
nails would keep it irritated, and 1t
was not long before | could not rest
night or day. A friend asked me
to try the Cuticura Remedies, and
did, and the first application helped
me wonderfully. For about four
weeks I would take hot bath every
night and then apply the Cuticura
Ointment to my whole body; and I
kept getting better, and by the time
| used four boxes of Cuticura was
entirely cured, and my hair stopped
falling out. D. e. Blankenship, 319
N. Del. ST., Indianapolis, Ind, Oct. OF,
1906"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-03-22

found himself on the confines of
Lyndhurst.
Already the fires of the troopers
could be seen among the trees, and a
sentry stopped him with the usual
demand, though perfectly aware that
the advancing rider was his own colo
mel.
1t was customary under the condi-
tons that prevailed here, for the peo-
pie of the house to offer their hospi-
tally to TIE officers in command of
the detachment sent to guard their
property.
The squire, though he hated the
Federals with all the fervor of true
Georgian, smothered these feelings,
it would seem, and provided a meal,
which Colonel John and three of his
officers were coldly invited to grace
with their presence.
1t was with the hope of seeing Mol
lie that the colonel accepted the in
vitation.
Squire Granger joined them, though
with only half concealed displeasure.
Perhaps he fancied he should have
to hear many rude remarks about the
declining star of the Confederacy.
The Yankee officers were far too
gentlemanly for this. Their talk, nat
urally enough, was shop, but they had
only praise for the gallant defense,
the stubborn fight kept up by the boys
in gray all the way from Mission
Ridge to the gates Of Atlanta.
Listening, the squire was actually
carried out of his ill-humor. Perhaps
the wine mellowed his feelings In
some respect, for he had produced
some from secret cellar and treated
his guests.
Mollie poured the coffee, and il
was the genuine article, too, not
charred beans.
Colonel John made no advances
he had mapped out line of policy,
and would follow 1t up, in the hope
of arousing her interest and finally
her regard.
She performed her duties with
grace, but maintained silence, and
when the meal was over excused her.
self.
The gentlemen lighted cigars. while
| they slipped their. wine.
Once Sergeant Shanks came in and
placed paper in the hand of his
colonel, which appeared to interest
him deeply, for he frowned as he
took in its contents, crunched it in
his hand, then changing his mind,
smoothed it out and placed the same
in his vestpocket, perhaps for future
reference.
The squire had noted this with a
keen eye.
He would gladly have seen the con
tents of that note-if 1t concerned
some movement against the desperate
legions of Johnston what a piece Of
strategy it would be for him to Sc
cure it, and by special carrier, trans
NIT the same to headquarters.
Colonel John hardly liked the taste
of his cigar, still he smoked on and
slipped his wine.
He talked less--indeed, peculiar
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-03-22
FRANKS OF A. BALL OF FIRE.
Cyrations That Seemed to Be Actu
ated by Reason.

Cyrations That seemed to Be Actu-
ated by Reason.
Camille Flammarion has written a
book-"Thunder and Lightning"-in
which he describes some of the phe-
nomena Of electrical storms. OF the
actions of a ball of fire in Paris he
says: ct was in the Rue st. Jacques,
near the Val de Grace. The fire ball
burst into the room from the chin
ney, knocking over the paper guard
in front of the fireplace. In appear
ance it suggested young cat gath
cred up in ball, as 1t were, and NOV
ing along without using its paws. 1t
approached the tailor's legs as If to
play with them. The tailor moved
away to avoid the contact, of which
he was naturally in terror.
after some seconds the globe OF
fire rose vertically to the height of
the mans face as he sat, and he 20
save himself, leaned quickly tsck
and fell over. The fire ball continued
to rise and made It's way toward a
hole which had been made at the top
of the chimney for the insertion of
stovepipe in the winter but which,
as the tailor put it afterward, the fire
ball couldn't see,' because it was
closed up with paper
'The ball stripped off the paper
neatly, entered the chimney quite
quietly and, having risen to the sum-
NIT, produced tremendous explosion,
which sent the chimney pot flying
and scattered it in bits all over the
neighboring courtyard and surround
ing roofs"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-03-22
GRAND TO LIVE.
And the Last Laugh Is Always the
Fest.

Fest.
"Six months ago would have
laughed at she idea that there could
be anything better for a table -bever-
age than coffee" writes an Ohio wom-
an-"now / laugh to know there is"
"Since childhood | drank coffee as
freely as any other member of the
family. The result was a puuy, sick
ly girl, and as grew into womanhood
! did not gain in health. but was af.
ficted with heart trouble, a weak and
disordered stomach, wrecked nerves
and general breaking down, till last
winter, at the age of 38 seemed to
be on the verge of consumption. My
friends greeted me with How bad you
look! What terrible color!' and this
was not very comforting.
"The doctors and patent medicines
did me absolutely no good. I was
thoroughly discouraged.
"Then / gave up coffee and COM
menced Postum Food Coffee At first
I didn't like it, but after a few trials
and following the directions exactly, 1t
was grand. 1t was refreshing and
satisfying. In a couple Of weeks I
noticed great change. became
stronger, my brain grew clearer, was
not troubled with forgetfulness as in
coffee times, my power of endurance
was more than doubled. The heart
trouble and indigestion disappeared
and my nerves became steady and
strong.
II began to take an interest In
things about me. Housework and
hone-making became a pleasure. My
friends have marveled at the change
and when they inquire what brought
1t about, | answer Postum Food Cof-
fee, and nothing else in the world"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek, Mich.
There's a reason. Read the little
book. 'The Road to MELVILLE" In
pkgs.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-03-22

colonel was high up in Sherman's re-
gard, and able to secure especial
favors.
Once Mollie stopped and looked
straight into his face while she said,
deliberately:
You are a gentleman-you gave a
solemn promise last night trust
you mean to keep It,"
ITO the letter, until am absolyed
oy permission from your own lips to
refer to the subject"
THAT will never. never be-" she re-
turned coldly.
Pardon me, am not without
nope," said the Federal colonel grave
~, and somehow her cheeks turned
scarlet under his well-bred but ardent
gaze.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-03-22
Girl Can Make Fluffy Boa.

One of the prettiest ideas in neck
ruffles is the feathery ribbon affair,
which can easily be made at home. 1t
simply consist of a rose quilting of
eight-inch ribbon, fastened upon a two
inch or three-inch foundation of can.
vas. with about an inch of the entire
edge of the ribbon, both sides frayed
to make soft, silky fringe. To each
end of the ruff are attached two little
tails made in the same pattern,
though without the canvas founda.
and of four-inch ribbon. Plain satin
ribbon is the best for this, for it Is
firm and holds it's folds out well.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-03-22

the streets. The ruffles are made Of
leather of moderate weight, dyed to
match the color of the gown. They
are fulled on to a leather band which
is attached by means of buttons and
buttonholes to the bottom of the gown.
In this way these ruffies need only to
be worn in the street and can be
taken off and brushed and cleaned.
They protect the gown better than
one can imagine as well as giving the
required stiffness to hold out a skirt
well around the bottom.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-03-22

Levi P. Morton, former Vice-Presi-
dent Of the United States, believes
that an honest debt is never out
lawed. Several years ago he failed,
owing hundreds of thousands of dol
lars. These debts became outlawed
by the expiration of time; but Mr..
Morton paid every cent of indebted
ness, with interest. He has just
given to Rhinecliff, N. Y, near which
his country residence is situated, an
Industrial home and reading-room, to
cost fifty thousand dollars.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-03-22
Empire Gowns Gain Favor,

Empire gowns are slowly but surely
gaining in favor among the smartest
dressed women. When properly made
they are truly graceful and pictur-
esque. The soft diaphanous materials
are preferred and the majority employ
short little boleros of lace or embroid-
cry. An effective suggestion is pale
green mousseline de sole over self
tone taffeta, with bolero of green silk
eyelet embroidery. A fichu arrange
ment of the mousseline finishes the
decollete waist and two black velvet
bows in front give a pretty finishing
touch.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-03-22
Bancroft Puddinu.

Cream 4 tablespoons of butter and
1 cup of sugar, add 1 well-beaten egg.
Sift IL cups -four, with " teaspoon
salt aud 1 teaspoon baking powder,
Add n cup of -four to the first mix,
ture and beat thoroughly, then add
the rest of the -four and " cup OF
milk, alternately. Finally beat Il OF
a square of chocolate, which has been
melted. with the batter, and bake &c
minutes.
Sauce-Beat two eggs until very
light, then add l cup of confectiorers
sugar and one cup of thick cream
Beat all together until the CONSISTENCY
of whipped cream.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-03-22

and borax, if not borax soap. should
be used instead.
To clean whitewashed ceiling
mix starch and water into a paste
and apply 1t to the ceiling with a
piece of soft flannel. Leave it to dry
and then brush 1t off lightly with a
brush. The blackness will come off
with the starch and the ceiling will
be most satisfactorily clean.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-03-22
hints q so 2: e
d - oK!HOUNWIyI5

A vanilla bean kept in a box Of
sugar will impart delicate flavor to
the sugar.
A ruffie on the bottom of a work
apron we'll starched will prevent
spots on the skirt below.
No excuse for fragments to lodge
in corners and crevices of the refrig-
orator when skewers will dislodge
them so quickly.
An authority on fine laundering says
that hot water should not be used In
washing fine table linen or embroider-
ed doilies. Cold water, white soap
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-03-22
Dainty Baby Pncushions.

Baby pincushions are tiny heart.
shaped ones embroidered to match
the pillow, and they always have
baby" embroidered across the top.
Handkerchief cushions, which come
in the bureau set, are made from a
single small mouchoir of sheerest
linen edged with insertion and a frill
of lace.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-03-22
New Ripple from Paris.

Dainty evening wrist bags, which
cry Paris" from every fold of the
silk Of which they are composed. are
among the new novelties. They are
quaint little brocaded affairs, with
jeweled clasps. Each contains a lit
tie mirror, a powder puff, and a touch
of the bloom of youth.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-03-22
A Smart Cloth Gown.

The old-fashioned idea that the best
gown was the silk gown has long
since been forgotten. and now we see
gowns of much more style and cost
illness developed in cloth. The shops
are full of exquisite textures and the
woman of fashion will select mono
tones of becoming shades for her new
frocks. The gown shown is one Of
rare good style and suitable to devel.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-03-22
His Parting Shot.

"Mr. Spoonal, have ever given
you reason to think looked upon you
as a possible lover?"
mo, Miss Gumwell, you never have
not since you looked me up in Brad
Streets"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-03-22

costume is of checked wool. The
bell skirt is made with plated front,
which is cut in one piece with the
flounce. The latter is headed by a
shaped band of the material finished
at the ends with crossed straps and
buttons. The blouse is plated to a
round yoke, from which escape two
straps crossed in front, The collar,
buttons and girdle are Of velvet, the
first ornamented with embroidery.
The sleeves are trimmed to CORE
spond.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-03-22

~ u w ~ ~ "a
shaped band of the
velve t bordered
with a plating of
taffeta to match,
forms the collar,
over which is a
turnover of en-
broidery in deli
cate colors.
The waistcoat Is
composed of over
tapping pieces of
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-03-22

Judge" said Mrs. Starvvem to the
magistrate who had recently come to
board with her, 'I'm particularly
anxious to have you try this chicken
soup" II have tried it." replied the
magistrate, "and my decision is that
the chicken has proved an alibi."--
Philadelphia Press.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-03-22

opment in French cashmere, drap
d'ete, Henrietta or lady's cloth. The
model might serve as reception gown
In one of the light pastel shades of
cloth or silk. The skirt is the new
thirteen-gored one, with plaits stitch
ed in tuck effects. 1t fits smoothly
over the hips and flares with infinite
grace at the bottom. The deep col
lar, continued by trimming straps to
the waist-line, is very stunning. The
yoke may be made of Italian lace, and
the cuffs Of deeper tone of velvet
to match the girdle. A frill of lace
may finish the sleeves or a deep tight
cuff of the yoke material. Large cut
steel or silver filigree buttons or me-
dallions Of lace may adorn the trim
ming straps.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-03-22

orture / went
through now seems to
have been almost I'M
bearable. ! had back
aches, pains in tn.
side and loins, dizzy
spells and hot. fever
ish headaches. There
W e re bearing down
pains, and the kidney
secretions passed too
frequently and with a
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-03-22

Elderly man Greeting former &C
quaintance)-'I remember your face
perfectly, miss, but your name has
escaped me-" The young woman
Il don't wonder. 1t escaped me
three years ago. l am married now"
Chicago Tribune.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-03-22

The costume at the left is of violet
cloth. The bell skirt is finished with
deep flounce headed and trimmed
with braid. The short bolero is trim
med with braid and buttons. The
waistcoat and collar are of velvet en-
broidered with gold. The girdle is
composed OF bands of braid finished
in front with knots and buckles. The
sleeves are plated into the armhole.
then finished just below the elbow
With cuffs of the braid and also cuffs
Of the embroidered velvet. The other
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-03-22

the velvet, ornamented with little but.
tons. 1t is finished with little lace
ruffies. The chemisette is also of lace,
and the girdle is of the velvet.
The full sleeves are finished with
cuffs made like the waistcoat, and also
with prettily draped lace ruffies.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-03-22

deep tucks. The decollete neck is
6lled in at bust with white lace me-
aallions laid over gold, and narrow
lace similarly treated outlines the
neck all around, as well as the lower
part of bodice and short sleeves, the
{ latter filled in with double frill of
white lace run with gold threads.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-03-22

"Are you fond of yachting, Miss
Gray?" ooh, yes! At the very
thought of the inspiring breeze, the
straining sail, the rushing water,
can hardly contain myself" yves
that's the way it affects me-
Cleveland Leader.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-03-22

SSdSOu anu some
exquisite frock s
built on these lines
have been seen on
| youthful and at
| tractive weaYers.
Our sketch sug-
gests this type OF
gown in W hite
crepe radium, the
skirt finished at
foot with three
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-03-22
COULD NOT KEEP UP.

Broken Down, Like Many Another
Woman, with ExhaustIng Kidney
Troubles.
Mrs. A. Taylor, Of Wharton, N. j.,
says: Il had kidney trouble In its
most painful and severe form, and the
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-03-22

burning sensation. They showed sed-
iment. ] became discouraged. weak,
languid and depressed, so sick and
weak that could not keep up. AS
doctors did not cure me decided to
try Doan's Kidney Pills. and with
such success that my troubles were
all gone after using eight boxes, and
my strength, ambition and general
health is fine"
Sold by all dealers. 30 cents a box.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
When In doubt, take your wife
along
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-03-22

Humility is good when 1t stimu-
lates. It is bad when 1t paralyzes the
active powers of a man.-Emerson.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-03-22
Velvet Waist.

Blouse of violet velvet slightly
draped at the bottom and ornamented
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-03-22
Leather Rutfles ! Novelty.

A nouyeante from Paris are ruff.
fles made OF leather. which are sewed
&rorad the notion OF the skirt to pro
tect them from the dust and dirt Of
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-03-22
Pretty Dinner Gown.

The princess gown has found espe.
cial favor with the fair debutante this
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-03-22

Virtue that is born OF necessity is,
poor self-reward.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1906-01-24
Maiass News
THE END.

Malaga, Jan. 23.--G. E. Young is
somewhat under the weather with a
very bad cold.
Mr.. Miller. who has been sick for
some time, does not seeln to improve
any.
The heavens were lighted up by a
fire of some kind in the viciBi y Rock
Island last Saturday evening. The
fire lasted about two hours and the
writer was unable to learn who the
nj forturate ores were.
J. ". Moon was awarded sthe con-
tract of plastern & a. /. smart's
residence.
F. T. Courtway. of the Clookum,
who has been qnite sick for some tine
with the dropsy, is not much better.
G. II. Brobeck was in the city Sat
urday.
Tue change of the time of the local
assenger tram between spokane and
Leavenworth does to impress the
ranchers along the lire tavoIalv as j.
compels them to wait out in the cold
until 10 :3G i'll the ever ing.
! ". G. Perry was doing Wenatchee
Saturday. He stayed ever ahd at
tended the |. o. .. L lodge in the
evening.
The Fruit Growers union have cal =
ed meeting for Monday night to
further their plans in REGARD to the
association.
Mayor Dougherty and Jesse Jones
boarded the train for Wenatchee Sat
urday. They returned Sunday even
ing.
P. 0. Vaal and E. 7. Balch were at
Cashmere i'll the interests of the truiI
Growers union being organized here
now.
Mrs a. n. Courtway, VITO has been
visiting her husbands parents OIL the
Gloc KUN, and Mis-. c. p. Reed, Of the
Rock Island ranch, the past few days
returned 10 her home in Wenatcl,ee on
the SATURDAY. noon train.
Robert Smart was q county seat
visitor Saturday.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1906-01-24
New Siege Gun Invented

Washington, d. g., Jan 23.-A new
type of siege gun has been compile te
by the ordnance department. at the
Rock Island arsenal and has been'ship-
ped TO the Sandy Hook proving grounds
for test. The new weapon thro VS.
a sixty pound projectile. This is five
pounds heavier than the projecti e
now thrown from the five inch siege
guns, which are to be replaced with
the new model If the gun proves sat
i.tactOr8.
The chief characteristic OF the new
gun Is Its long reooil. Ir is said that
tniss sivessassteady carriage and the
carriage Will not Jump " hen the gun
rsrs'zas.
is. fired as lss the case with the gun
now i'll use. This will permit of more
rapid fire, as it will not be necessary
20 place the carriage i'll position after
each shot.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1906-01-24
CHICAGO JUDGE SAYS
A WIFE is A LUXURY

Chicago, Jan. pa Wife, accord
ing to Judge Gary, chancellor OF the
superior court. is "a luxury, and a
husband mnst he content to pay for
his iuNari,s wen after his domestic
affairs have been taken to the courts
for settlement.
Judge Gary gave this opinion today
who. d Gliding { at Mrs. Mary Eaton
was entitled to divorce from her
observation-disclosures A. Eaton, west side
sa ool keeper. Mrs. Eaton charged
her husband with cruelty, and accord
ing to the court, substantiated her al
legation.
Mr.. Eaton cannot pay the $1,000
aiimony his wife demands" said
Eaton's at; o1ney to the court. HE
issswiliing to Hsive her reasonable
sum, hut not $1,000.
"Then he shouldn't have married
her - replied the court. "a wife is a
luxury and a husband must pay for his
luxuries.
After argument, the question Of
alimony was left omen.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1906-01-24
Sailors May Yet Bt Alive

Victoria, B. G.. Jan. 23.. Second
Mate Edward, of the lost ship King
David. is of the opinion that Chief
went III the small boat to seek aid
nearly a month ago, may still be alive.
to sea. hut was well stocked with pro-
visions and In good shape to stand
any weather it M ght encounter.