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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-06-13
Two Clever Schemes,

Two mothers were discussing pet
economies the other day, and their
ideas seemed to me worthy of being
passed to the readers of the depart
ment
The mother of the girl of ten told
how "Lucy's" stunning summer coat
had been achieved from her fathers
white flannel outing coat, a relic of
past grandeur at summer resorts be-
fore he was married. The button holes
were shabby and there were worn
places down the front, pockets and
sleeve. The garment was taken to a
first-class tailor, who evolved an up-to-
date stylish little coat that duplicate
would cost a prohibitive sum to this
young mother.
We'll, said the mother of the three
year-old daughter, you know how l
dislike to sew for the reason that do
not comprehend the intricacies of cut
ting and fitting even petticoats? So
/ buy good length skirt or two at the
sales; the fancy flounce and the I'M
der ruffle make two skirts for Julia,
and | usually get three more from the
upper part of the petticoat In reality
these little garments seldom cost even
so cents a piece. All have to do is
to put the bands on, make the button
holes and finish some of them around
the bottom with ruffies of lace or en-
broidery; they are practically all cut
out, and there is no danger of my not
cutting them the right way of the
CLOTH"
MADAME MERRL
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-06-13

village. There, to be sure, lay the
platform was group of 20 or more
girls, with several OF the brown-habit-
ed Sisters of st. Agatha. There was
something a little foreign in the pic
ture; the girls in their bright colors
talking gaily, the Sisters in their som.
Der garb lowering about, suggesting
France or Italy rather than Indiana.
We stepped upon the platform. The
private car lay on the opposite side
of the station, having been switched
into a siding of the east and west
road. Pickering was certainly get.
ting on. There is something wholly
regal in private car. Amy one may
boast a catboat and call it yacht;
but there is no known substitution for
a private car. AS l lounged across
the platform with Stoddard, Pickering
came out into the vestibule of his car,
followed by two ladies and an elderly
gentleman. They all descended and
began promenade on the plank
walk.
Pickering saw me an instant later
and hurried up with outstretched
hand.
This is indeed good fortune! We
dropped off here last night rather un.
expectedly to rest hot box and
should have been picked up by the
early express for Chicago; but there
was a miscarriage of orders some.
where and we now have to wait for
the nine o'clock, and it's late If I'd
! known how much behind it was ]
should have run out to see you. How
are things going?"
LAS smooth as a whistle! 1t really
isn't so bad when you face it. And the
fact is I'm actually at work"
That's splendid. The year will &c
| fast enough, never fear. / suppose
you pine for a little human society
now and then. A man can never strike
the right medium in such things. In
New York we are all rushed to death
/ sometimes feel that I'd like little
rustication myself i get nervous, anC
working for corporations is wearing
The old gentleman there is Taylor
president of the Mid-Western anC
Southern. The ladies are his wife ant
YOU" He ran his eyes over my cordu
4 roys and leggings in amiable accept
ance of my rusticity. He had not il
years addressed me so pleasantly.
(TO BE CONTINUED
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-06-13
DAINTY THINGS FOR TRAVELLER.
Compact Little Case to Hold Ones
Pins and Rings.

A compact little case for pins and
rings Is made of piece of fancy rib
bon lined with piece of eiderdown
flannel, the whole bound by narrow
ribbon. One end the ribbon is turned
over to form a little bag for rings
and is fastened with tiny buttons and
buttonholes. The pins are stuck in
neat little rows In the iderdown fan
mel and the case may be rolled up and
tied with narrow ribbons. Equally
useful is case for wash ribbons made
of piece Of POWERED ribbon six or
eight inches wide and about Is inches
long.
Turn up one side of the ribbon about
three inches along the entire piece,
and feather-stitch 1t down at intervals,
forming four little pockets. Into these
pockets slip four cards on which is
bound wash ribbon, using either the
favorite color of the girl for whom ii
is Intended or else winding two with
white ribbon, one with pink and one
with light blue.
At one end make little case for a
bodkin and at the other fasten a small
| pair of scissors.
This little convenience is easily
| slipped into the travelling bag, where
! 1T takes practically no room, and the
narrow ribbons are always needed foy
dainty underwear.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-06-13
His Limited knowledge.
Fuller: He knows little who tells
S wife all he knows.
Tussore Coat and Skirt.

A tailored coat and skirt of tussore
in a dull rose pink, with no relief save
large pearl buttons and an adjustable
lingerie collar of white embroidered
linen, is charming costume for sum.
mer outing wear where extreme serv.
iceability need not be considered; and
panama hat turned up in front after
the fashion beloved of prep school
boys and decorated by wide scarf
of soft taffeta matching the pink OF
the frock is the hat which the French
woman would choose to complete such
a toilette. Add blouse of sheer
white batiste with pert lace edged
frills and an embroidered linen collar
and you have French version of the
outing costume which is a far cry fol
the Englishwoman's idea.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-06-13
TO MAKE FOR BABY
HAND EMBROIDERY MUCH USED
ON INFANTS GARMENTS.
Some Dainty Models Which Can Be
Easily Copied-All Done in
"French Convent" Work.

Although hand embroidery is so
much fad at present that it is law
lshed upon great many garments, it
has an especially important place in
the making of infants clothing, the
embroidery used being of the finest,
most delicate order. A great many
women delight in doing such fine hand
work, and for anyone fond of fine
needlework the making of fine baby
clothes has great fascination. All of
the garments pictured in the drawing
were made entirely by hand, the
sketches showing some very dainty
models which could be easily copied.
The embroidery is all done in what
known as French convent" work,
'ather fine, soft cotton being used,
the flower and leaf forms all being
padded. Very little lace is used on
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-06-13

mans got to subject himself to the
sun and wind. Even good wetting
now and then is salutary."
Il try to get out every day. an
swered. But I've chiefly limited my
self to my own grounds"
An ancient omnibus, fillea with
young women passed at gallop,
bound for the station, and we took off
our hats.
Christmas holidays" explained the
chaplain. Practically all the students
go home"
Lucky kids, to have homea with
Christmas trees. / envy them"
IL suppose, Mr.. Pickering got away
last night?" he observed, and my
pulse quickened at the name.
Il haven't seen him yet" I an
swered.
"Then OF course he hasn't gone"
and these words, uttered in the big
clergyman's deep tones, seemed Who'll
ly plausible. There was, to be sure
nothing so unlikely as that Arthur
Pickering, executor of my grandfath.
er's estate, would come to Glenarm
without seeing me.
Sister Theresa told me this morn
ing he was there. He called on her
and Miss Devereux last night. !
haven't seen him myself. I thought
possibly / might run into him In the
village. His cars very likely on the
station switch"
mo doubt we shall find him there
| answered easily.
The Annandale station presented
an appearance of unusual gaiety when
we reached the main street of the
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-06-13
The Delicate Blouse.

In thin, delicate blouse the whole
hang and shape of 1t depends upon the
waistband, so that to avoid future
wear and tear that same waistband
needs must be most carefully adjust
ed. The amateur often makes the mis-
take of gathering all the fullness into
a narrow space right at the front and
exactly at the back, whereas If this
fullness is disposed to form straight
line from shoulders to waist far
prettier shape is gained. whether the
figure be slender or plump. In fitting
that waistline one should have all
ready an inch-wide straight muslin
band with the raw edges turned in.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-06-13
Chiffon Wells.

Chiffon wells, as well as those of net,
show the knife plated ruffle about
their edges. 1t should, however, be
made of chiffon instead of lace, and is
usually from two to three inches wide
Sometimes it is corded at the bottom
in the shape of scallop and then
plated. Invariably the knife plait-
ing is done very fine.
When bought in the shops these
wells are costly Injuries for those
who gown themselves on limited in
comes. Any woman, however, with
nimble fingers can make them salts.
factorily. Lace which has already
seen service can be turned to account
and afterward transferred from one
net to another as long as the fashion
endures.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-06-13

send any of the storage article to this
house."
That's right, Bates" l folded my
arms to hide my hands, which were
black from contact with the passage.
and faced my man servant. My re.
spect for his rascally powers had in
creased immensely since he gave me
my coffee. A contest with so clever
a rogue was worth while.
I'm grateful for your care of me,
Bates. l had expected to perish of
discomfort out here, but you are treat.
ing me like a lord
Thank you, Mr.. Glenarm. | do
what l can, sir"
He brought fresh candles for the
table candelabra, going about with his
accustomed noiseless step. l felt a
cold chill creep down my spine as he
passed behind me on these errands
His transition from the role of con.
spirator to that of my fiawless serv.
ant was almost too abrupt.
l dismissed him as quickly as posi-.
BILE, and listened to his step through
the halls as he went about locking the
doors. The locking-up process had
rather bored me before; tonight lis
tened with interest for every sound
When heard Bates climbing to his
own quarters | quietly went the
rounds of my own account and found
everything as tight as drum.
was tired enough to sleep when
went to my room, and after an event
less night woke to a clear day and
keener air.
I'm going to take little run into
the village, Bates" l remarked a
breakfast
Very good, sir"
'If any should call I'll be back il
an hour or So"
! Yes, sir"
| l really had an errand in the village
| | wished to visit the hardware stor,
and buy some cartridges, but Picker
ings presence in the community wa.
disturbing factor in my mind ! hat
resolved to get sight of him-to me
him, if possible, and see how a maj
whose schemes were so deep looked
in the light of day.
I AS / left the grounds and gained
the highway Stoddard fell in with me
well. Mr.. Glenarm, I'm glad to Sc,
YOU abroad so early. With that II
brary of yours the temptation mus
be strong to stay within doors. Blu
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-06-13
A Rose Pink Hat.

For wear with pink gauze gown is
A mushroom hat in rose pink Neapoli-
tan, showing a cord of black velvet I'M
der the brim's edge. Black velvet rib
bon is wound around the. crown, and
shows the front in perky bow, while
ends of it show at the back under the
brim. About the crown are clusters
of shaded pink roses, half-opened, full
blown, and in bud, with dull foliage in
different shades of pink, purplish red
and deep red.
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pitching headlong into the steps un.
der the trap beneath Glenarm House
at a gait that sent me sprawling. In
moment more had damned the trap
into place and was running up the eel
lar steps, breathless, with my cap
smashed down over my eyes.
| heard Bates entering at the rear
and knew that | had won the race
by scratch. There was but a mo.
ment in which to throw my coat and
cap under the divan in the library,
slap the dust from my clothes and
seat my self at the great table where
the candles blazed TRANQUILITY.
Bates step was as steady as ever
there was not the slightest hint of
excitement in it-as he came and
stood within the door.
Beg pardon, Mr.. Glenarm, did you
wish anything, sir?''
"Oh, no, thank you, Bates"
81 had stepped down to the village,
sir, to speak to the grocer. The eggs
he sent this morning were not quite
ur to the mark. l warned him not to
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-06-13
Looking for Unmarried Fun.

Say, paw"
Eyes, son."
"D'you mind takin' this switch an
givin' me a first-class lickin'?"
why, my son, have you done some,
thing for which you should be pun
ished?"
mo, but I'm goin t run off from
school tomorrow an go fishin', an
thought I'd come t you first an have
tn lickin' over with. Then l won't
have any O. my fun spoiled when I'm
sittin' on tn bank by thinkin' O. what
I'll get at night Chicago Journal.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-06-13
Proud of Her,

Before we were married. lady
complained, you always engaged
cab when you took me anywhere. Now
you think the bus or the train is good
enough for me-"
mo, my darling, l don't think the
bus or the tram is good enough for
you. In cab you would be seen by
nobody; while i can show you off to
so many people by taking you in the
bigger conveyance.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-06-13

done at once to escape his notice. The
book store nearby was her only re
sort, and If she could have reached il
on time she would have been all right
In her excited state of mind she got
into a saloon just one door from hei
intended hiding place. On discovering
her mistake she rushed into the street
and into the arms of the professor
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-06-13
No Help for Him,

Now, there's Dunkley, who thinks
he Is sick, though he certainly looks
big and strong. Do you think 'you
could operate on him with your faith
cure so that it wouldn't. be necessary
for his wife to go on taking in wash.
ing to support him?"
mo-" replied the healer, zone pc.
culiarity about faith cures is that you
can't get them to work on mere ami
mails" Chicago Record-Herald.
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Mistake of a College Girl

Charles Dana Hazen, head of the
history department of Smith college,
had excused one of his pupils from
recitation on account of sickness.
Shortly after the recitation hour the
professor had occasion to pass through
the main street of Northampton. and.
much to his surprise. saw his excused
student coming from the opposite d.
rection.
This was critical moment for the
college girl, who took in the situs ton
with glance. Something must be
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-06-13
Determined Optimism.

Grandfather, how have you man.
aged to retain your hopefulness and
your faith in human nature?"
my dear, avoid modern fiction,
never go to see society drama, and
read nothing in the newspapers that
has display head over it."-Chicago
Tribune.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-06-13
Exercise Assured

Physician-Yes, madam, l have ex-
amined your husband. All he needs is
fresh air and exercise.
Caller-Oh, dear! He never will
take exercise, and l know there is no
use urging him to. What shall I do?
Physician-Move out of the city
into the suburbs. Get some house ad-
vertised as Five minutes from the
station Then he'll have to tramp
about five miles twice day, or starve
to death.-N. Y. Weekly.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-06-13
Afraid of REVEALS.

First Small Boy-There comes the
preacher to our house, and I'm going
to tell him none O. the folks amt
home.
Second Small Boy-What fer?
Cause every time he comes he
starts revival O. religion at our
house, and that sets pop to prayin'
dozen times a day"
"His praying don't hurt you"
Eyes, 1t does, too He wears the
knees of his pants so thin that when
they is made over fer me they don't
last week. IN. Y. Weekly.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-06-13
Lucky One Got Left.

Miss Scrapper's engagement has
been announced"
Indeed. Who's the lucky man"
Unison"
"She is going to marry him. is she?"
mo; she Tilted him. She's going to
marry Johnson. Chicago Journal.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-06-13
CHAPTER XIV.
The Girl in Gray.

My first thought was to find the
crypt door and return through the tun-
mel before Bates could reach the
house. The chapel vas open, and by
lighting matches | found my way to
the map and panel. I slipped through
and closed the opening; then ran
through the passage with gratitude to
the generous builder who had given ii
q clear floor and an ample roof In
MY haste ! miscalculated Sc length,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-06-13
Onions a Elne Nerxine.

Onions are stated to be almost the
best nervine known. No medicine, 1t
is claimed, is so useful in cases of ner.
vous prostration, and there is nothing
else that will SO quickly relieve and
tone up worn-out system. Onions
are useful in all cases of coughs. colds
and influenza, and II they are taken
regularly are very good for the com.
plexion.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-06-13
Where He Met Him.

He was one of those smart men
who like to show their cleverness.
Watch me take rise out of him."
he said, as the tramp approached.
Then he listened solemnly to the tale
of hard luck.
That's the same old story you told
me the last time you accosted me-"
he said, when the vagrant had fin
ished.
1T ISL" was the answering question.
When did tell 1t your"
Last week.
"Mebbe I did, mebbe l did," admit
ter the tramp. I'D forgotten meet
ing you. l was in prison all last
week"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-06-13

Weeks-That man Clever is
Shrewd fellow.
Sweet-Why?
Weeks-He gave a lawn mower
larty yesterday and had the guests
tut the grass.-Cincinnati Tribune.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-06-13
Out of Season.

Boss" whispered the awed copy
boy, there is bad man outside of
the sanctum!"
rs he very bad, Billy?" queried the
editor of the Bald Eagle Beacon.
Yes, sir. Why, he says he is COM
ing in here and make mincemeat out
of you."
Did, Ell? Well, tell him to come
around next winter. Mincemeat is out
of season. Chicago Daily News.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-06-13
Would Take II ANYWAY.

Little Ethel with an eye to bust
ness)-Suppose. Tommy, you were to
give me the choice of those two ap-
pies OF yours, you would tell me to
take the bigger, wouldn't you?
Tommy-No.
Little Ethel-Why not?
Tommy-Cos 'twouldn't be neces-
aQrY
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-06-13

Location of SnaiIs' Eyes.
Snails' eyes are at the end of the
upper pair of feelers.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-01-08
FAIR PLAY.
D PHsa Thae In Respected by AlmSat
tA All Classes Of Men.

u PAsa Thae In Respected by AAm@st
All Glasses Of Men
There 10 IA appeal to which nearly
NJ classes Of men give heed-let Us
Aave fair play. You may address a
Hchoolful Of mischlsvoua boys on the
Beauties OF goodness. on the evils OF
cruelty or haruhneea 70 their fellows.
End they viii laugh at you. Exhorta-
sons 70 avoid any abstract evil or
wrong ana appeals to follow any alb
Mtraet virtue win seem hazy to almost
any collection Of ordinary. healthy and
Auaty young boys. but II their sense OF
fair play be addressed there Is a ready
Seaponse.
Go among a crowd OF wharfingers or
a@ngshoremen or the toughest and most
reckless sailors, who have neither
Aome nor principles OF any sort. and
ak 70 them Of the things OF the head
~ Of the heart. and they viii think
mat yon are harmless but quite fu-
dle specimen from erankdom. Try to
awaken in them horror OF the brutal
~ Of their usual life. speak in moving
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Corned beef hash as made by Sen
ntor Hannas cook was very popular
In Washington several years ago.
When the bead waiter OF the senate
restaurant wanted hash prepared very
carefully he ordered 1t this way: zone
corned beef hash for Senator Hanna"
One day when the restaurant was do
Ing heavy business almost everybody
seemed 10 want corned beef hash.
"Corned beef hash for Senator Hanna
had been ordered fourteen times,
When the fifteenth order went down
to the kitchen the chef shouted;
THAT'S fifteen orders for Senator
Hanna! He'd better watch out or he'll
founder hisself."
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saved the sitnation.

"Ha. here comes Radcliffe with a
daggerl My last moment has arriv.
cdr exclaims one OF the characters In
q new melodrama. Unfortunately,
however, the actor representing Rat
elifre had forgotten the dagger and
come on the stage without It. But he
was equal to the occasion. VILLAIN"
he exclaimed. thou thoughtst thou
nawst a dagger In mine hand. Twas
thine evil conscience supplied the vi
sion. But l viii slay thee with a blow
Of this strong right hand" which he
proceeded 70 do.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-01-08
Classified Advertisements

WOOD HEATING STOVR-Good second ham
wood base heater for sale at bargain. Appl
70 Daily Press ONCE.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-01-08

STEAM ENGINE--GoOd second hand ttre
horse power steam engine, for sale, at bargain
Apply to Daily PresH Once. W. 1'f.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-01-08
The Tiny sclARA.
b Procession Of worms seen In Hun-
gary and Norway.

p gary and Norway.
In some of the Hungarian forests
and in the pine woods OF Norway there
exists a tiny. wormllke insect called
he sciara. Of the genus tipula. Dur
ing the month OF July or early In Au-
Tust they gather together In large
aumbers. preparatory TO migrating In
search Of food or for change OF con-
hilton. When setting out on this jour
nsy they stick themselves together By
kneans OF some glutinous matter and
torm huge serpent-like mass. often
eeaehlng length OF between forty and
Afty feet and several inches In thick.
n0ss As the sclara IL only on an av-
erage about three thirty seconds OF an
ench In length. with no apprecIable
breadth whatever. the number required
20 compose continuous line OF the
elze above mentioned Is almost meal.
suitable. Their pace Is, Of course. very
slow. and upon meeting an obstacle,
such as stick or stone, they viii
either writhe over or around II. some.
hines breaking into two bodies for this
purpose,
n. Guerin. Menevillo, a celebrated
French naturalist, said that IL the rear
portion Of this wonderful snakellke
Procession he brought into contact with
ehe front part and sort OF circle
ormed the insects win keep moving
found In that circle for hours without
apparently noticing that they are get
ting no 'forrader'' on their journey. II
che procession be broken In two. the
portions win reunlte In a short time.
The Norwegian peasants. when they
meet one Of these trains, win lay some
article OF their clothing. such as belt
y handkerchief. on ~ ground In front
" Il II the procession passes over II
In regarded 40 q good sign, but II It
makes 9 way Found the revsrse IL be-
@oved.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-01-08

terms Of the force and beauty Of kind.
ness or OF virtue or Of any attribute
Of a polite and civilized society and
way OF life, and you viii be soliciting
the wind, talking to a statue. shouting
in the desert But In the most uncouth
assemblage and In the yiIest haunt In
the English speaking world mention
fair play and found your argument
and your plea on that basis, and the
effect Is instant and eloquent-Phila-
delphia Ledger.