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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-10-31
USES FOR CIGAR BANDS.
Unique Decorations Are Applied to
Many Articles.

There seems to be no end to the
uses to which cigar bands may be
put. A year ago ash trays and paper
weights were the only articles one
could find in the shops upon which
cigar band decorations might be
pasted, but now there are complete
smoking sets of glass to be lined with
the bands, match holders, plates,
vases, and even tables, both large and
small, of which the top and sides are
glass, ready for lining. One downtown
cigar dealer has Turkish taburet
with tray, cigar and cigarette holders
and match box, alcohol lamp standard,
cuspidor and jar for holding tapers,
all ornamented with the bands and
The effect of the group is really very
oriental Several thousands of bands
were used in covering the backs of
all these articles, and the amount of
patience necessary to fit together so
many small bits of color into such an
intricate design seems far out of pro-
portion to the result achieved. Cigar
band ornaments are curious and in
genious, but not even the inventor OF
the idea ever claimed any artistic
value for them.
This craze has taken such a hold
upon the public that genuine cigar
bands are now hard to obtain, and to
supply the increasing demand, manu-
facturers of the bands have begun
making limitations, which are sold by
the package. These limitations are in
some cases exactly like the genuine
bands and in others are slight modifi
cations. the pictorial points being
Identical, but the trade mark is omit
ted. In buying the packages one also
gets a bottle of transparent cement
and instructions for doing the work
and these outfits are being sold by the
hundreds to women whose fathers
brothers and friends can not consume
enough cigars to supply them will
bands for all the "bric-a-brac" the,
want to decorate with the tiny trade
! marks.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-10-31

take a secluded, water-washed villa at
rentals have to be reported to the mu-
.nicipal officials. With the name Of
Lady Chartris attached to it, no one
will guess that we will occupy it,"
But PIunella Chartris would fly
from vendetta as she would from the
smallpox" says Edwin.
"Quicker!" cries Enid.
Quite right, but Prunella Chartris
shan't hear of a vendetta. Wen turn
up at Villefranche, Edwin, in about
four days, leave the ladies there, am
ply guarded, and then you and /, my
jolly seadog, will turn out attention to
our Corsican friends. We will be foot
loose, and can do the hunting and kill
ing, if necessary, and settle the affair
in some way definitely and forever"
Barnes manner is lighter than his
heart.
You'll find me with you" answers
the English lieutenant. This is the
second time, because she loved me,
that my bride has been driven to de-
spair. But how do you expect to get
Enid and Marina from Marseilles I'M
noticed by the people that are already
hunting us, to the villa near Nicer"
What do wild animals do when they
are hunted? Take to the water!" re-
marks Burton. That leaves no trail.
Do you think, Anstruther, that you
can navigate yacht?"
do you think that you can shoot a
pistol straight" growls the British
naval officer.
Very well. A yacht will be waiting
for us, engaged by Emory. There will
be nothing but English seamen on
board, not over many of them. Wen
put the girls on board tonight. We're
both armed and our party will not be
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-10-31

don't misunderstood me. love you
affair is settled, 1t would be an infamy
If l married you"
Good heavens! You fear they are
going to kill your"
mo, IL there is any killing to be
done, / propose to do it," For an in
slant he is about to show her the in
fernal document. His hand Is already
on his breast pocket. when 1t stops,
palsied. Barnes remembers .he i'm
pulsive courage of his betrothea. "My
Lord, If she saw this" he thinks,
Enid would insist on marrying me off
hand. Shed think it her duty to stand
as my wife in the front of the skirm-
ish and defy them" He says slowly,
almost brokenly: You must trust me
in this matter, dear one. Only never
doubt my love-"
ooh, that would be too horrible"
she falters, Burton, that would break
my heart. You know more about the
affair than l. You are the best judge"
Her lips are rendered to him again. but
Barnes notes with sigh their salute
is colder, and that tears are very near
the divine eyes of Enid Anstruther.
Away from him, she wrings her
white hands, and In the solitude Of
her chamber, walls: "Oh, everything
seems to be changed since yesterday"
Then the natural pride of the maiden
coming to her, she says haughtily to
herself: The next proposition as to
the naming of the wedding day shall
come from you, Mr.. Barnes OF New
York.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-10-31

noticed driving on the Prado, where
everybody drives. In little bay, as /
have arranged it, off the Corniche
road, near the Bains du Roucas Blanc,
boat will be waiting. There we'll
put the ladies on board and sail away.
Then who'll be able to tell where we
go to-"
Edwin rises, but at the door, which
had been left open so that the gentle
men could keep their eye on the pas
sage to Marina's room, he turns, and
noting Barnes longing eyes directed
toward his sister, says with sailor
bluntness: 'Old man, you seem to
think of everybody but yourself in this
matter. Are you aware that this pro-
jected cruise won't permit you and
Enid to be spliced in London in three
days from now?"
Il had not forgotten that" replies
Burton. How could II" His eyes
still ON his beautiful fiancee, who, not
withstanding her anxiety and trouble,
looks lovely as goddess and tempting
as a nymph.
Well" says the sailor, I'VE jack
tars have a custom of getting married
before we start on cruise. There
are ministers in Marseilles as well as
London" Then Edwin Anstruther
walks off, leaving Mr.. Barnes con,
fronted with young lady whose lilies
have changed to roses and-the great
! est temptation of his life.
The poor fellow thinks of the
| damnable document he has in his
| pocket, proclaiming death to the un
| fortunate woman who marries him; he
remembers Mateo's horrible state
ments as to the fate of females marry
ing into blood feud and forces the
desire from his eyes.
| His embarrassment is increased b!
the superb manner of his fiancee
Without a word she walks up t
Barnes and unaffectedly tenders hin
her lips.
Don't think me forward" she whis
pers sweetly, but if you think you cal
take better care of me as your wife
If you feel very much disappointed a
/ the-the delay" Her words are fa
tered out bashfully.
, The accursed neutrality-suspicious.
. death TO her he marries-rustles 4
D his pocketbook as he brushes her t
his breast. 1t stays the mad rush G
!. his passion. He forces himself I
calmness and whispers. his face pale
0 his lips contorted: For Gods SAKE
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-10-31
IS A sRoApcLoTH NOVELTY.
GLOVE Kid" the Latest-Shown In
Many Colors.

The novelty in broadcloths, which
will be extensively used, is known
as "gloye kid" and is very supple,
with a surface like the finest French
kid. 1t is shown in several elegant
long coats and skirts, as well as those
three-quarter in length, in blue, black,
dark green and tan shades. The coats
are with few exceptions cut single
breasted, and are bound and trimmed
with braid. One of the exceptions,
however, is a short-waisted, double
breasted, plain three-quarter stitched
black coat, with rounded basque,
fastened with two large buttons made
of cut amethysts surrounded by en-
gine-turned old silver rims, and the
collar and lapels are identical with
those on a mans morning lounge suit.
The sleeves on this model are fairly
wide from shoulder to cuff, which lat
ter Is trimmed with applications of
black taffeta outlined with fine cord
and finished with two buttons attached
to the front portion Of the cufI. In
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-10-31
(To BE CONTINUED)
Three Certain Truths.

If the Bible had never been written
there are still three things that the
universe has stamped indelibly on the
mind of man, wherever the Bible pre-
walls and wherever 1t does not. Those
three things are the idea of God. the
conviction of moral accountability, the
belief in a life beyond the grave. 1t
is the glory of our English Bible and
1t is the glory Of the Christian re-
ligion that they have expressed and
embodied these fundamental ines
capable ideas in way that transcends
all other records and all other incar.
nations of truth.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-10-31

toba, Saskatchewan and Alberta, in
western Canada, and with from 25O,-
900 to 100000 farmers there from the
Gnited States large degree of inter
est was manifest in almost every state
of the union, for every state has some
representative there. This interest
was a nervous one and caused consid-
cradle indecision on the part of friends
and others intending to follow. Those
Interested in injuring the country cir
ulated stories of ruin and disaster,
but the effect was lost, as it had been
long enough in the limelight to prove
its high standing amongst the agri-
cultural sections of the continent. The
heavy strain placed upon it was not
too great; it has shown that the faith
placed in it has been warranted, and
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-10-31

The end to be aimed for In arrang.
ing pictures is harmony. A room
with its walls in crazy quilt effect de-
notes bad taste or Ignorance, some
times both, and the eyes and mind.
instead of being pleased, are Jared,
and an artistic picture is ruined by
such hanging.
In fixing the walls of a house 1t
is well to select the pictures that are
to go in each room, remembering that
certain subjects, like wall papers, are
best suited to special places. For
parlors, choose etchings, photographs
or oil paintings.
Water colors or photographs are
good for dining-rooms, though person
ally l prefer no pictures, liking in
stead china, pewter and mirrors.
These make the room quite distinc-
tive and a marked change from the
others.
Pictures for bedrooms, like hang
ings there, should be light both in
subject and framing.
Having sorted out ones possessions
given to the placing Of each subject.
All should be suspended from nails
with wires so short that they are hid.
den behind the pictures, unless the
frames are too heavy. This method,
of course, makes bad place in the
wall, but wire is never slightly, and
once picture is hung in this fashion
it must stay.
AS trial good way of getting
an effect is to clear a place on the
floor the size Of the wall and on this
lay the pictures in the way you
think they should go. Try one scheme
after another until the best is found,
and then duplicate it on the wall. Re-
member that to hang pictures too high
skies" them, and of the two extremes
it is better that they should be too
low. This latter position is not desir-
able, however, as it pulls down" the
ceiling in effect and makes the room
look top heavy. To avoid either OF
these mistakes wrap one end Of the
wire loosely in the ring and then
slide the picture up and down until
the best height Is seen.
To lay down specific rules for hang
ing pictures is impossible, and some
times it is only by studying those one
has for days that an artistic arrange
ment can be worked out. Time for
this should not be grudged, though,
for the best picture ever painted may
be ruined by the hanging, and whole
room made charming by the artistic
handling of simple print.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-10-31

1t is this year producing undoubted ev-
idence that in agricultural possibili-
ties and resources it stands among the
first of food producers. A late spring
delayed seeding from the usual early
April period until late in May, and in
many cases well on into June. And
with what result? 1t is a little early
to tell the result, but that there will
be a three-quarter crop is almost abb
solutely certain. The yield of wheat
In 1905 was 95,000,000 bushels; 1907 it
will be between 70,000,000 and SQ,0O0,-
900. 1t could not be expected that
June-sown grain would mature and
ripen in any country. The May-sown
ripened, and this is the feature that
has proved western Canada's superior
ity as a grain-growing country. 1t
demonstrates that the length of sun
shine is so great that the growing and
ripening season, although shorter in
number of days than in parts farther
south, in hours is as great or greater.
A correspondent of the Toronto Globe,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-10-31
CHAPTER III,
laying the Enemies Game

Mr.. Barnes attempts to forget his
postponed nuptials in arranging the
details of his darling's safety. Emory
shortly brings to him an old Cancelled
check upon a branch of the Credit
Lyonnais bearing the signature of
Corregio Cipriano Danella, but compar-
ing it with Marina mutilated note
and also the warning sent to him. the
American cannot be certain of the
handwriting.
Perhaps it has been disguised in
both the epistles," suggests the detec-
tive, and continues his report. "As far
as l can find from clerk in the tele-
graph Office, Rue de la Republic, that |
have sometimes hired before in such
matters, there was long cable came
from Bernardo Saliceti at Ajaccio to
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-10-31
THE CROPS IN ALBERTA.

On the Canadian Northern, from a
point 40 miles east of Edmonton to
Lloydminster, oats and barley are gen.
orally excellent; wheat is somewhat
damaged and there is some loss Of
late-sown oats and barley. South Of
High river there is an enormous crop.
From High river to Edmonton and
from Edmonton to Lloydminster there
is an average crop of over so per cent.
of last year and the price is from 50
to 100 per cent. higher than last year.
The root crop is excellent and the live
stock is in splendid condition.
At the time of writing 1t Is difficult
to determine even approximately the
quantity of wheat that Central Canada
will market this year. The threshers'
returns will tell the story. Opinions
of experts may well be taken In the
meantime. Frank o. Fowler, score
tary OF the grain exchange, Winnipeg,
wires: Expect 100000 bushels
wheat, 100000 bushels of It good
milling. The crop will realize more
money than last year; wheat and bar
ley are soc. and fax 25c higher.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-10-31
Velvet Blouses.

The embroidered velvet blouse Is
the blouse of the autumn. This blouse
will be somewhat after the shirtwaist
in shape, worn with cloth or velvet
skirt. A broad shaped yoke and stole
piece cut all in one and embroidered
in conventional or floral designs,
turned-down collar and pointed cuffs
will be worked to match.
Some lovely shades Of russet-brown
and petunia are likely to be the ia.
vorite autumnal tints for these velvet
gowns and the embroidery in passion
flower or clematis design would look
we'll, with just touch Of gold thread
introduced here and there.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-10-31
THE CANADIAN CROPS
THREE-ouARTERS OF THE AVER
AGE YIELD is REPORTED.
THE FARMERS DO NOT LOSE
Increased Prices for Grain More Than
Compensates Them for the De-
crease In Quantty-Reports
from Crop Experts.

Most Of the states of the union felt
the unusually severe winter of 1867,
and the effects of the succeeding late
spring were everywhere apparent.
Corn was planted two and sometimes
three times. the winter wheat suffered
and generally there was a nervous
feeling as the retarded growth was in
evidence. From the Dakotas to Texas
the feeling of dread existed, and the
fears were entertained that the crop of
corn, wheat, oats and barley would
be distinct failure. How far this was
the case is best left to those who
passed through the experience. Natur-
ally the same conditions were preva-
lent through the province of Mani
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-10-31

junction with a hinged door, and
serve as a screen to shut off the pam
try or kitchen. The curtain need not
be heavy, but can be made of some
lightweight material such as chintz,
cretonne, or linen taffeta, or in wooden
tapestry or brocade as desired. The
drapery is arranged on swinging
arm or crane as pictured. The cranes
are inexpensive, and can be purchased
in any upholstery shop, or can be
made to order to match the woodwork
of the room
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-10-31
SYNOPSIS.

Burton II. Barnes, a wealthy American
touring Corsica, rescues the young Eng
hsh lieutenant, Edward Gerard Anstruth-
sr, and his Corsican bride, Marina,
daughter of the Paolis, from the muir
derous vendetta, understanding that his
reward is to be the hand of the girl he
loves, Enid Anstruther. sister of the Eng
iish lieutenant The four fly from Ajac-
clio to Marseilles on board the French
steamer Constantine. Tive vendetta pur-
sues and as the quartet are about TO
hoard the train for London at Marseilles,
Marina is handed a mysterious note
which causes her to collapse and necessi-
tates n postponement of the journey
Barnes gets part of the mysterious note
and receives letters which inform him
that he is marked by the vendetta. He
employs an American detective and plans
to beat the vendetta at their own game
For the purpose of securing the safety
of the women Barnes arranges to have
Lady Chartris lease a secluded villa at
Nice to which the party is to be taken
In
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-10-31
Not kimonos.

Giddy as those most intimate gar
ments designed to electrify the privacy
of a woman's own boudoir are the
new evening coats. They look exactly
like kimonos. A whole menagerie of
gold dragons and purple lizards and
green snakes crawl up the back and
down the sleeves of these oriental
wraps, which are made of silks and
satins, in loose Chinese cuts, in black,
buff, orange, green, blue or white. A
theater-going crowd so arrayed will
hear the aspect of fancy dress ball.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-10-31
Question Of Economy.

Rounder-Your wife told me yes
terday that you had decided to stay
a month with her at the seashore this
summer.
Gayboy-Yes, that's right. Times
are so awfully hard 1 can't afford to
stay IN town.-Chicago News.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-10-31

stead of, as is usual, sewed on the
side or back. The skirt has slight
train that is very wide, with overlap
ping stitched seams, and the hem is
trimmed with the taffeta and cord ap.
plications with the most effective re-
suits
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-10-31
FOR BEST EFFECTS
USE CARE IN ARRANGEMENT OF
PICTURES.
Two Things to Remember In Their
DispIay-Harmony Is the One
Great Thing to Be
Achieved.

Arranging pictures artistically is a
difficult task. To hang them so q
landscape, portrait, ETC., will show to
best advantage and be symmetrical
without, appearing stiff, is a hard
piece of work, and to do it successful
ly two things must be remembered.
First. that to mix subjects is bad, and
secondly, that different style frames
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-10-31
OpaIs AGAIN Popular.

Opals are gaining in favor.
Many new designs in jewelry have
opals for the principal stone. and be-
ing surrounded with diamonds are
sufficiently beautiful to cause wom-
en- to cast aside their old supersti-
ton.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-10-31
Tussore ShirtWaist Suits.

Tussore in natural shades, trimmed
with eGgings of black taffeta, is en-
ioying IMMENSE popularity for tailor
or shirtwaist suits and long, loose
coats.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-10-31
FOR pINING-RooM DOOR.
Novel and Practical Curtain In Light
weight Material.

The accompanying cut shows a
novel but very practical curtain for
dining-room door, the drapery being
so arranged that it can be used in con-
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-10-31
Panama Cloth Skirts.

Walking skirts-30 inches long and
therefore suitable for small women as
well as girls--are made OF Panama
cloth In full plated models.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-10-31

Sublimity Of Forgiveness.
George Sand: To forgive a fault In
another is more sublime than to be
faultless ones self.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-10-31

should not be grouped together. That
is to say, gilt one must not be placed
among several of oak, and water
colors must not be hung with engrav-
ings, for the contrast is too great.
All water colors must be together,
and engravings should be so hung
that the eye rests Upon them alone.
Religious pictures are incongruous If
put with French or fancy subjects.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1907-02-21
BIC COMBINATION
STOCK AND
IMPLEMENT SALE.

On February 10th. one mile
east Of Columbus, Kansas. Chas.
Stephens, who is going to make
Wyoming his future home, and
several farmers who are leaving
this country for other parts and
who desire to sell at public auc-
ton all OF their personal property,
will sell at public auction, BEGIN
ming at 10 o'clock prompt, 90
head OF cattle Of all ages, includ-
ing a number Of good mich cows,
about IS head OF brood mares,
horses and mules Of various ages.
sizes and. colors, one fine young
bay stallion that gets II colts this
spring from is mares, nearly 40
head of hogs, consisting OF fine
brood sows with pigs, some to
pig this spring, fat shoats, hogs,
and one fine Poland China male
hog, a lot Of poultry, and several
stands OF bees. Also a large
amount Of farm implements, We
hicles, single and double harness,
both light and heavy weight, and
many other things usually found
at such sales, too numerous to
mention here.
This sale will be held under
Coslizer's big tent, which will be
heated if il should be a cold day,
and you need not hesitate to come
rain or shine. Those desiring to
come on the trains or electric cars
will find hacks waiting for them
near the First National Bank.
This will be by far the biggest
sale of the season, and you will
be able to find practically any
thing you want February 10th,
one mile east Of Columbus.
TERMS - IL months time
without interest on all sums over
S. if paid at maturity. 10 per
cent discount for cash on all sums
over S.. All sums Of IS or less
cash. Notes with approved secu-
rity must be given before the
property is removed.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1907-02-21

West of cooper's, Baxter springs
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1907-02-21

RULES
Any boy or girl, in town or
country, between the ages of 10
and 16 years, and living in Cher
okee County may enter.
Each boy or girl must cultivate
a plot of ground containing 1850
SO. #. Neither more nor less.
Each boy or girl must spade up
the ground, get it in shape, plant
seed. cultivate crop and market it.
unassisted.
Any crop may be raised.
Crop must be sold at price not
exceeding the prevailing market
price on day Of sale.
The crop that sells for the larg-
est sum of money will be awarded
the first prize, the second largest
crop the second prize and so on.
Each contestant must keep a
book in which must be recorded
Kind of crop.
Date of preparing ground.
Method of preparing ground.
Method ofcultivating ground.
Method of marketing crop.
Date of each sale, amount sold
and price.
Total amount sold. Total price.
Book must be sworn to before a
notary public.
Final date of entry May LIST, 'O7.
Any additional information may
be secured by writing to
S. w. Black
Sec. Boys Corn Contest.
Columbus, Kansas.