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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-02-08

u have always contended that II the
owner, the publisher. and the manag
ing editor could be kept out of n news.
paper Offices II would be good busi-
ness" writes Hugh s. Fullerton. but
II Is impossible, They always are
meddling. One afternoon I was sit
ting I'm a dignified attitude. with both
feet over the top of my desk, and Moth
hands in my pockets, when heavy
treading gentleman approached. and
asked: Young man, do you work
here?' I do responded, without
changing my position. You have tho
lenses Mixed he remar' ed, gently;
you mean you did found out then
that he was the owner"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-02-08

Congressman Fred lands, OF Indi-
ana, has apparently determined to
make reputation for himself as an
orator. A year or so ago lands spoke
at the unwilling Of monument to
Abraham Lincoln, In which speech he
employed number of beautifully
rounded periods and somewhat obscure
phrases, among them Abraham Lin.
coln--that mystic mingling of star and
clod." The sentence was loudly APP
plauded. After. the speech friend of
Lands approached him, and. repeat
ing the phrase, said: Fred, what In
the name of heaven does that mean?"
Putting his arm around his friends
shoulder. lands replied: II don't
know, really. but 1t gets 'em every
time"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-02-08
CHAPTER u.
A Grim Alternative.

Not word was said as they
tramped along the road. Johns curl
osity had been aroused, however, and
he wondered whether his confession
as to being a bachelor would have
any bearing one way or another upon
his possible fate as spy.
The growl of heavy guns could be
heard In the distance, telling that
Sherman's grip was hourly growing
more tenacious, and the time close al
hand when the Gate City must sur
render to superior force.
These sounds were unpleasant music
in the ears of those whose sympathies
rested with the distressed Southland
and 1t promised to be an unfortunate
time for any Federal whom the for
tune of war might throw into their
grasp.
Lyndhurst-the name was familiar
to John, and he remembered that in
the days of his youth the Changers
lived there. Perhaps officers were
quartered there, for the squire had
always been most ardent patriot,
and no doubt from his vast resources
had contributed much to help on the
cause of the Confederacy.
Under such circumstances, there
fore, 1t was possible that q drum-head
court-martial might be held, and a
speedy execution take place. John
hardly liked the thought Of dying
upon the scene Of boyhood's pleasures,
but the stern lessons of campaign
life make light of even such CHASTITY
possibility.
So he trudged along in the midst Of
his silent captors. Now and then his
thoughts turned In the direction Of
the sergeant, but on each occasion the
remembrance of that shot caused him
to shrug his shoulders and mentally
decide that poor Shanks had already
gone upon the road that awaited him
They passed through a gate and
entered upon well-kept grounds. Lynd
hurst was considered the finest estate
near Atlanta. Its peculiar position
had thus far saved the historic old
mansion with its delightful grounds
from the bombarding guns OF the
SuGtIJ, uuI OhIS bnO NtbJ iSii AhIO hhS
hands of the conquering Federals
Lyndhurst would feel the blightine
influence, and, possibly. be left in
ruins.
Lights cleaned through the trees
showing that the mansion was fan
from being deserted. Straight up tc
the door they led the prisoner, and
presently John found himself locked
in room. Voices in earnest CONVEX
sation could be heard near by. Final
ly the door opened and some one
entered.
1t was man of about fifty whom
John faced, man with most de
termined countenance. In spite of the
rassage of years he recognized the
ether as his fathers neighbor ana
friend, Squire Granger.
Ito be Continued)
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-02-08
FOLSOM WAS WHAT HE WANTED
Excuse Made on Spur Of the Moment
a Model of ingenuity.

Model OF Ingenuity.
There was a man in Atlanta who
once suspected negro In his employ
of tampering with the contents Of his
wine cellar, especially with certain
brand Of fine whisky. The employer
decided to adopt measures to verify
his suspicious. He allowed the demt
john holding his private stock" tc
become empty; then, instead of refill
ing 1t, he placed his pet brand in bot
tlen, labelling each one poison"
One evening on returning home un
expectedly he caught his servant cir
fiagrsnte delicto." SEEKING the bottle
from the darkey's hand, the Atlante
man exclaimed in a tone Of terror
Great heavens, Sam! Do you know
what you have been doing? This bot
tie is marked 'roison!"
The negro took tho bottle and sur
yeyed 1t closely. Then ne shifted al
it. A melancholy smile fitted over
his dusky countenance. "Tain't pizen
sah," he SAID dejectedly. Else been
fooled ag'in."
Fooled again? 7" repeated the mas
ter, Indignantly. what do you mean"
well, sah." continued the darkey
in the same zone OF depression, "it am
dis way. khowed from de fust, from
de way you acted bout dat demijohn
dat you had 70 suspishions of me; an
dat sho' made me feel pretty blue
got distressed, an didn't care. Why
sab, TO- mos two weeks now Use been
tryin' to commit suicide outer dat bot
Womaa's Home Companion.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-02-08
WESTERN CAhADA'S
MARVELLOUS CROP RETURNS

The increase in the crop returns %
the Canadian West. In the past seven
years has approached the marvellous.
and there Is no reason to believe that
a corresponding increase will not re-
suit for many years TO come. The In
crease has been particularly noticeable
In what was formerly known as the
Northwest Territories, but which. on
September LIST. 1905. became the prov
lnces Of Alberta and Saskatchewan.
From the official returns we find the
following results In, the acreage sown
to wheat. oats and barley. In the
years mentioned, and more favor
able showing cannot be pointed to
In any other country during IKE
neriod
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-02-08
BALFOUR and
CHAMBERLAIN o..

London, Feb. 5.-That there Is q
split In the unionist party Is recog-
nized as an existing fact by the union
list newspapers this morning. They
say that it Is definitely known Lat
Mr.. Balfour and Mr.. Chamberlain
have agreed to disagree, and that 1t
Is believed Mr.. Chamberlain will
withdraw from mis- adhesion to Mr..
Balfour and organize separate party
on tariff reform. This, 1t is admitted
by the Standard, the Morning Post
and o.Aer unionist newspapers, will
be the only course open to Mr.. Cham
berlain unless, indeed, Mr.. Balfour
decides to call a meeting of the party
and allow its members 10 decide the
question of leadership. Even then.
the papers say, 1t is not believed that
Mr.. Balfour or Mr.. Chamberlain will
recede, the former premier having
told Mr.. Chamberlain that he would
not accept his tariff reform policy.
The whole situation forms the polit-
ical sensation of the hour and moth
ing else is discussed In the political
clubs. 1t was stated very emphatic
ally yesterday that II Mr.. Balfour
would not agree to call the meeting
of the party, former Secretary Of
State for Home Affairs Akers-Dougfas
would be appointed leader ad interim
until Mr.. Balfour Is returned TO parlia-
ment by the city of London.
There Is still remote chance OF
Walter Z. Hume Long, former presi-
dent OF tie local government board,
being asked to accept the leadership
under a compromise; but well-in-
formed persons say positively that
Mr.. Balfour will refuse anything like
compromise while Mr.. Chamberlain
insists on standing for protection.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-02-08

Sir Henry Irving, in order TO break
"long jump" from Chicago to an.
other city, was DESTROYS OF securing
for one night the theatre OF town In
Indiana. Accordingly Bran Stoker.
his manager. wired the proprietor
and manager or the playhouse In
question requesting that Sir Henry
be given nights engagement. In a
short while Mr.. Stoker reecideieycluu
short while Mr.. Stoker received the
following: Does Irving paradeT
The distinguished Briton directed
Stoker to reply that Irving was a
tragedian, not minstrel" The fur
Their reply came: Don't want Irv.
Ing unless he parades."
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-02-08

A prominent member OF the Young
Women's Christian Association. In ar
tastorn, city. was making On address
large gathering of women, which
vas interrupted by terrific thunder
'hower. She shared with many this
awful fear OF thunder and lightning
md, with the others, she trembled In
silence for a few moments, When o
binding fash was swiftly followed by
trightful clap Of thunder. she strug
sled to her feet, and began to pray;
20 Lord, take US under Thy protect
ing wings, for Thou knowest that
feathers are non-conductors.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-02-08

other, his manner affectionate rather
than obseQuious.
Remember my caution-guard your
tongue. To you for the present I am
only a fellow soldier, plain John EN-
NETT"
The sergeant saluted in a formal
way.
Sergeant, you're Tennesseean, l
believer"
From near Knoxville, sir. My peo-
pie lived in the mountains. Some OF
my kin wear the gray-others the
blue"
How came you to go with the
North? I've known you a year, and
never asked that before"
"The jayhawkers murdered my faith
er before my eyes. They wore the
butternut--that settled the matter
with me. I've paid back the debt, |
reckon" and the mountaineer ground
his teeth at the recollection.
They were now near the house, one
of those rambling Southern structures
SO well adapted TO the country, a pic
turesque building that would have de-
lighted the eye Of an artist.
John seemed deeply interested.
Memory awoke within him, and q
strange thrill passed over his frame.
"Yes, many happy days spent here
at the old home before that wretched
affair made me an exile. See, there
ia the same well-how often have |
sIaked my thirst from its messy buck
ct. stAnd yonder ancient oak served
me as q hiding-place from the little
bJ1ek imps who were my boy compan-
us. The impulse to again test the
cTol water far below the well-remem-
bered curb Is Irresistible. How do
you feel about 1t, sergeant?"
"Dry. sir. pesky dry. Shall raise
a bucket?"
"If you will. Then we will try to
enter the house. My night mission
concerns the interior, and the old
hearth Of the great sitting room in
particular. Please heaven they may
be there"
The windlass sent forth many a
dreary creak, as IL displeased at being
compelled to again enter the field of
labor; but the bucket Of sparkling
well-water, better than the nectar of
the gods, was soon tilted upon the
curb, and after an absence Of many
years John quenched his thirst at the
same fountain that had served him in
boyhood.
This pleasant duty finished, he ad-
~anced to the building. Whatever
.ecollections were rioting through his
midland they must have. been legion
he did not allow them to appear up
4 the surface. Evidently this same
ohm was capable of controlling his
feelings to remarkable extent.
OF course the door was fast--he
expected that. A window would grant
he desired ingress.
There was something repugnant
about this mode of entrance, but dur
FMS The stormy war hmes men who
vere soldiers met with so many
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-02-08
CHAPTER /.
Held by the Enemy.
as night In Georpia

II was night in Georgia.
The misty moonbeams, altered
through the .latticed branches of the
pines, fell upon the figure of man in
blue who followed a well-worn path
leading to mansion situated on de-
batable ground near Atlanta.
Fierce and sanguinary battles had
been fought all the way from Chatta-
nooga, and the doom of the Gate City
was sealed. Presently Atlanta and
its envirous must fall into the hands
Of the victorious Sherman. Those
were troublous times for the Confed-
eracy, and many a heart grew cold
with vague fear while facing the ap-
preaching disaster.
Close behind this advancing figure
q second might have been seen--a tall,
lean fellow who wore the chevrons of
a sergeant, though it would be impos-
sible to tell whether his dusty we'll
worn garments stamped him a mem
Der of the blue or gray.
Emerging from the pines the house
lay before the leader, bathed in the
food of lunar light.
He came to stand and gazed upon
the scene as though certain emotions
long since dead had been aroused to a
new life. While he thus stood, the
ianky sergeant Joined him.
There 1t is, Shanks. / was a boy
when last I looked on the old home,
and 1t would hardly do to tell how
many years ago that was. Great
changes have taken place Sere in
chat time. No doubt some of my old
oeighbors would think 1t rough that
Fletcher Ridgeway's son should he
with the army of invasion, but they
know little of my life, and could never
guess the powerful motives that bring
me here. Let's advance, sergeant.
believe the house is deserted. Ia
deed, I am surprised to see it stand
Ing, with SO many bands of plumber
ing jayhawkers and guerrillas running
through the country"
Just as We say, sir" replied the
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-02-08
ADMITTED his DOUBLE LIFE.
City Policeman Greatly Astonlshed
His Superior Officer.


Oficer Martin, who had been on the
force for six months or more, was diff
ferent in solhe respects from many of
his fellow policemen. He never went
in saloon, never swore, never idled
and never fhiJked. He was also un.
communicative, and a suspicion that
all was not right and that he had
something to conceal was aroused.
The chief called him into his private
Office one n or ming.
"Cficer Martin" he said, $50 far as
I know, yo'i are one of the best men
on the payroll, but there are rumors
that you are not altogether what you
seem to be. and that t. ere is chapter
In your life that none Of US knows
anything ABOUT"
81 don't deny 1t. sir" responded the
policeman, somewhat surprised, but
not abashed.
"You confess 1t, then?"
Eyes, sir"
would you mind telling me what
1t is In confidence?"
mot at all, sir" said Officer Martin.
IL sing in a suburban church choir on
sunday."-New York World.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-02-08
GERMANY IS READY
FOR TARIFF WAR

Berlin, Feb. 5.--As the time for the
enforcement Of the new German tariff
March ID approaches, all German
commercial circles are showing the
liveliest interest In forecasting the
status of the United States under the
new law. 1t is also believed that the
bundesrath would prefer to let tar
III war break out, II necessary, rather
than seek a temporary palliative In a
provisional arrangement because the
members think 1t highly improbable
that the American senate will be more
ready six months hence to make con-
cessions than 1t is today. The for
eign office is non-committal on the
subject.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-02-08

Dilating on the necessity for pre-
else instructions, Lord Balfour. at a
London dinner, told an amusing story
relating to the Sudan Railway. To
an Official, he said, there came tele-
gram from an outlying station "Sta-
tionmaster has died. Shall ! bury
him2" The reply was sent: yes.
bury stationmaster; but please make
sure he Is really dead before you do
So" In due time came back the mes
sage: "Have buried stationmaster.
Made sure he was dead by hitting him
twice on the head with a fshplate."
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-02-08
Theatrical Train Is Seized.

Memphis, Tenn, Feb. BIN his
hurry to reach DLo to rescue the
negro, Geo. Fifer, from an approach
ing mob, Governor Vardaman seized
the special train belonging TO q
theatrical company at Jackson, Miss.
and went to the threatened trouble.
The theatrical people were frantic.
but the governor returned in time
for the company to leave town In
time to reach It's next engagement
place.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-02-08
A woman writer submitted stor,

A woman writer submitted a stor,
TO one of the magazines. 1t was &C
cepted. She waited long for hen
money to arrive, but none came
Finally she wrote a brief note:
please SEMI check for story. need
a new hat" In day or two she re
ceived draft for eight dollars. I'm
mediately she indited second episle:
81 wrote / wanted hat, not veil!
BY return mail came second check
for eight dollars.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-02-08
"Tbe v.clssitrdes of actors" sa

"The v.clssitrdes Of actors" said
James K Hackett, ARE Incredible
There was Brown, who weAt touring
in South Africa last year. l mel
Browns cousin yesterday. Well
how is Jim?' asked. 'JimT sale
the cousin; body o. me, man, Jim 10
dead Dead? How did he die?
'Pelted to death with eggs at Cape
Town, the cousin answered. But
eggs don't KILL said |. He smiled
sadly, and murmured: Ostrich eggs
do"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-02-08

Tho yield has been uniformly good
every year except 1900. when there ap-
pears to have been a slump all along
the line. This. however. was more
than compensated Tor In the following
year. when the bumper crop In wheat.
oats and barley put the returns OF an
previous years completely in the shade
and gave an impetus to settlement In
the west which has prevailed to the
present. as the following table by
bushels will show.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-02-08
Another Great Reform,

"Yea, lady" said the man at the
lack door, II am one of the leaders
la a great reform movement"
"Ah! am glad to hear you say
so. what is the nature Of the reform
which you are endeavoring to bring
about?"
We want to put an end to de In
iouitous practice dey have In saloons
OF llmitin' de privileges of de free
lunch to dem wot buys drinks"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-02-08
Not Enouasa.

Old Man-"When asked my wife's
parents for her hand had enough to
support her. Now. may ask what
you have?"
Young Suitor--"Not enough to sup
port ysur wife. but enough, think,
for your daughter and me to live on"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-02-08
Jus, an Cheap

travelling to New York or Boston via
the Michigan Central THE Niagara
Falls Route" as by any other road.
Tourist sleeping car, Chicago to BoS
ton every day except Friday. Inquire
OF local ticket agent or address L.
d. Heusner, G. w. p. A.. 1l9 Adams
St., ChicaP~
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-02-08
A serious-minded London lady was

A serious-minded London lady was
bringing an interview with cook to
satisfactory conclusion when the
question came: do you have family
prayers, MIMI" Tho lady, much
pleased, replied always" Morn.
ing and 'vening?" asked the cook.
Both---certG.nly," was the proud
reply. "Then I must mention" said
the cook, that 1 shall require two
gulneas extra"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-02-08

A lady, who did not speak French,
tried valnly to make her dressmaker,
who did not speak English, under.
stand that she wanted her collar at
,ached to the outside OF her blouse.
After various failures she exclaimed
ut last In despair. "Mettez a rIm-
1eriGle" (the outside OF tram or
omnibus). This was successful, and
the work was done az she wished
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-02-08
Many Children are sicklY.

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders forChildren,
used by Mother Gray, nurse In Children's
Home, New York, cure Fevcrishness, Head
ache, Stomach Troubles, Teething Dis
orders, Break up Colds and Destroy Worms
Atall Druggists pc. Sample mailed FREE
Address Allen S. Olmsted, Le Roy, ". I.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-02-08

Silk worn next the sin is warmer.
and slightly more absorbent, than veg
etable fiber; but that II does not allow
the obnoxious exhalations TO pass
freely Is proved by the unpleasant
odor IL soon acquires.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-02-08

The most durable wood, II Is sain.
that OF the jarrah-tree OF Australia.
il is proof against insects, and ex-
oosure, and ships built of 1t have sail
nj twenty or thirty years without
experimenting
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-02-08

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
rske LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Tablets. Drug
gists refund money II IL fails 70 cure l.. w.
GROVES signature is on each box, &c.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-02-08

Smokers appreciate the quality value OF
Lewis Single Binder cigar. Your dealer
or Lewis Factory, Peoria, Ill
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-02-08

silver dollars coined In 1905 are
listed by coin collectors at $1,000
each. Save your 1905 silver dollars.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-02-08

When men pool their resources
they sometimes realize that a pool
and Its money are soon parted.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-02-08

II the oceans OF the world should
evaporate, they would leave behind
them a layer Of salt 235 feet deep.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-02-08

A man has lots of friends TIL no
needs one.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-02-08

Were all means permissible. then
to will and TO do were one.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-02-08
,moortant 70 Mothers.

rranino carefully every bottle OF CAsToRiA
a safe and ruro remedy for infants and children
md 500 that IL
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-10-02
MEAN is CLOSE TO AVERAGE
September Weather a Tri1e Warmer
Than Same Month Previous Years.

Lewiston weather during the month
of September kept close to the average
as recorded by the government wealth
err bureau during the past six years.
The mercury reached the maximum Of
81 on the 10Th and dropped to the
other extreme Of 80 on the 26th. The
mean for the month is 66. The aver
age for the six years is 63.s.
The total precipitation for the month
was 81. The prevailing wind came
from the east with total movement
Of 3,214 miles. The maximum velocity
for five minutes was reached on the
23d. when the wind came from the
northwest and attained a velocity Of
AZ miles an hour.
There were IL clear days. 10 partly
cloudy, cloudy.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-10-02
UNCLE SANS LIQUOR SALE
Unclaimed Imported Goods Sold at
Auction to Collect Duty.

NEW YORK, Oct. 2.-Enough LIQUOR
to stock dozen saloons was sold at
auction in the United States apprais-
ers' stores today. The annual sale of
these intoxicants has long been a fea-
ture of the custom house work, but
the present sale was the biggest in the
history of the service in New York.
The sale embraced thousands of bot
ties Of the choicest foreign wines and
cordials. not to mention many hun
dreds of gallons Of less expensive bev-
erages. Most of the stuff came under
the head of unclaimed goods" and
was sold by the government for the
purpose Of paying duty and storage
charges.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-10-02
OFFICIALS HERE
TO INSPECT ROAD

A special train having on board 9
party Of officials of the Northern Pa
cific arrived in the city this morning
The party consists Of Messrs. M. j
Horn, general superintendent; DR.
Hewitt, guest Of Mr.. Horn; B. E
Palmer, assistant general superinten-
dent; Peters Seims, contractor, and A
Beamer, superintendent Of the Idaho
division.
When seen this morning by a repre-
sentative of the Evening Teller, Gen.
eral Manager Horn said:
Our trip over the road is of nc
especial Importance. simply "A regular
Journey Of inspection which Is made at
regular times. We have made no SEN
sational moves of late worthy of men,
tion."
The party left this morning for Gull
desac. They will remain in that city
for short time and will then proceed
up the Clearwater branch, returning
70 Spokane tomorrow.
Mr.. Beamer states that he finds the
road bed In first class condition on
that portion over which he has trav-
eled.