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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-28

some case and found that 1t contained
set of draftsman's instruments.
/ groaned aloud.
"Mr. Glenarm preferred this room
for working. The instruments were
his very own, sir!"
1.-The devil they were!" / exclaimed,
irascibly. / snatched book from the
nearest shelf and threw 1t open on the
table. 1t was THE Tower: Its Early
Use for Purposes of Defense. London:
1916"
closed it with a slam.
THE sleeping-room is beyond, sir l
hope"
Don't you hope any more!" |
growled; land it doesn't make any diff
ference whether I'm disappointed or
not"
Certainly not, sir!" he replied in a
tone that made me ashamed of my
anger.
The adjoining bedroom was small
and meagerly furnished. The walls
were unlimited and were relieved only
by prints of the English cathedrals,
French chateaux, and like suggestions
of the best things known to architec-
ture. The bed was of the commonest
iron type; and the other articles OF
furniture were chosen with strict re-
gard for utility. My trunks and bags
had been carried in, and Bates asked
from the door for my commands.
MIR. Glenarm always breakfasted at
seven-thirty, sir, as near as he could
hit it without timepiece; and he was
quite punctual."
MY grandfather's breakfast hour
will suit me exactly, Bates"
IF there's nothing further, sir
That's all;-and Bates"
Yes, Mr.. Glenarm."
"Of course you understand that /
didn't really mean to imply that you
had fired that shot at me?"
(To BE CoNTINUED)
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doubtedly with Bates, and / felt that
had not acquitted myself creditably
in my effort to fix the crime on him.
My abuse of him had been tactless, to
say the least, and / now tried another
line Of attack.
"Of course, Bates, was merely jok.
ing. What's your own theory of the
matter?" A
Il have no theory, sir. Mr.. Glenarm
always warned me against theories.
He said-if you will pardon me-there
was great danger in the speculative
mind"
The man spoke with slight Irish
accent, which in itself puzzled me.
have always been attentive to the
peculianties of speech, and his was
not the brogue of the Irish servant
class. Larry Donovan, who was Eng.
lish born. affected at times an exag.
gerated Irish dialect that was wholly
different from the smooth liquid tones
of Bates. But more things than his
speech were to puzzle me in this man.
THE person in the canoe? How do
you account for herr" asked.
Il haven't accounted for her, sir
There's no women on these grounds,
or any sort of person except our
selves"
But there are neighbors, -farmers,
people of some kind must live along
the lake."
"a few, sir; and then there's the
school quite bit beyond your own
west WALL"
His slight reference to my proprie.
torship, my own wall, as he put 1t,
pleased me.
"Oh, yes; there Is schoolgirls p
yes: Mr.. Pickering mentioned it. But
the girls hardly paddle on the lake at
night, at this season-hunting ducks
should you say, Bates?"
II don't believe they do any shoot.
ing. Mr.. Glenarm. It's a pretty strict
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BEG pardon, sir; but your rooms
ready whenever you wish to retire"
looked about in search of clock
There are no timepieces in the
house, Mr.. Glenarm. Your grandfather
was quite opposed to them. He had
a theory, sir, that they were conducive,
as he said, to idleness. He considered
that a man should work by his con-
science, sir, and not by the clock,--the
one being more exacting than the
other"
/ smiled as / drew out my watch
as much at Bates solemn tone and
grim, lean visage as at his quotation
from my grandsire. But the fellow
puzzled and annoyed me. His unob-
trusive black clothes, his smoothly
brushed hair, his shaven face, awak-
ened an antagonism in me.
Bates, If you didn't fire that shot
through the window, who did-will you
answer me that?"
Eyes, sir; If l didn't do 1t, it's quite
large question who did. I'll grant
you that, sir"
/ stared at him. He met my gaze
without flinching; nor was there any.
thing insolent in his tone or attitude.
He continued:
II didn't do it, sir. l was in the
pantry when l heard the crash in the
refectory window. The bullet came
from out of doors, as l should judge
sir"
The facts and conclusions were un,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-28
orr
N&S

III OW may an ambassador keep the
IA wolf mot to mention the social
Sheep from his official door when his
miserly government grants only mig.
Bardly plttance OF, say, 100000 a year
in our coin? Anybody who knows
Washington knows that the task Of
keeping the expenditures Of diplomatic
households inside the diplomatic limit
requires more fine figuring than would
be needed to repair a dozen shortages
in treasury branches.
There is James Bryce, for instance.
lie had the forethought to suggest
that $4,000 be added to the annual
stipend of the British ambassador
khImselD, because of the constantly
increasing cost of living at the Ameri.
can capital. The German ambassador
cried for help year ago. The envoy
from Vienna spent almost six months
lwheedling the equivalent of 10000 q
year from the imperial budget OF
Austro-Hungary. When the pitiful
tales which emanate from the diplo
matte corps become public IL seems q
miracle that the men are able to wear
boiled shirts, even on Sundays.
1t has been said that soon only mil
lionaires will be able to accept dlplo'
matte missions, since only that class
can afford to accept a first.class post
on the present salary.
1t looks as If this condition were
fast overtalSing the cabinet set. The
pace ordained for the counselors Of the
president is one which would deplete
a fat pocketbook. Recent additions tc
the cabinet are men of large means
but the majority of the members are
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-28

enough.
Sherwood was twice secretary Of
state in Ohio, having been elected In
1868 and 1870; twice probate judge OF
Lucas county, once mayor OF Bryan.
O., and once prosecuting attorney for
Williams county, and twice a represen-
tative In congress.
TO get back to congress this time
he had to overcome a Republican ma.
iorhy of 1860. TO do that he had to
carry Wood county, the home of his
Republican rival, by more than 900
majority. The year before the county
had given a Republican majority OF
1890.
Sherwood is a sport. He Is the
owner and editor of a horse racing pa
per published at Cleveland. He has
been running that paper for IL years.
Before he bought 1t he owned the Can
ton News Democrat. II was discour-
aging work to run Democratic paper
in McKinley's home, so he sold out and
returned to Toledo, only TO get back
into the business again via the sport
ing sheet route.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-28
BUSY SESSION COMING
FOR SECRETARY TAFT

VIZ ASHINGTON.-It is busy season
w that Secretary Taft will have from
this time on. To discharge what may
be termed his political duties the sec
rotary will make two graduating day
addresses, one to the graduating class
Of the University Of Iowa and the
other to the students who will so forth
from the University of Minnesota to
grapple with, throw and hog.tie the
various problems of our complex civil.
lzation. These he will give off some
time in June--if he gets back from a
trip to the canal, to Cuba, Porto Rico
and Santo Domingo,
Why he Is going to the isthmus
everybody ought to know. No matter
whether the work hereafter is to be
done by contract or by the government
without the intervention Of such an
agency Taft will need to be on the
job.
The troubles OF Cuba In themselves
speak the excuse of the secretary foI
going to that island. Porto Rico would
IKE to see the secretary just for the
Sake OF having look at him. SantC
Domingo. by tho time Taft Is rolling
over the deep blue Caribbean, will bC
under the control of this government
and Taft is the minister for the col
onies, 80 there is no need of long dis
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-28
RETURNS TO CONGRESS
AFTER LONG ABSENCE

lust "a years ago Gen. l. N. Sher-
j wood was elected to the house by
the Toledo (O.) district. On Monday,
March 4, he emulated the cat that
came back. AS the owner of hiatus
in public life Sherwood Is the premier.
The late Galusha A. Grow, OF Pcnnsyl-
yanla, came back after he had been
out for 81 years. ]. Warren Keifer.
also an Ohioan, was out for "a years,
but Sherwood has the pas over them
all.
The general Is not such terribly
old man at that. He is only 72-ten
years younger than Senators Whyte
and Morgan and IL years the junior of
Senator Pettus. Although Democrat,
Sherwood bears the unique record of
never having been defeated for any
office for which he was a candidate.
There are a number of statesmen In
the Toledo district who hope he Will
get as tired of Washington during the
two years for which he was elected
last fall as he got 30 odd years ago,
when, after two years OF life In con-
gress. he decided that he had had
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-28
WASHINGTON DIPLOMATS
STRUGGLE WITH EXPENSES

considered poor men or only moderate
ly well-to-do.
There are those In Washington who
assert that they cannot comprehend
how the president can afford to enter
tain as he does. They believe he Is
living up to every cent Of his salary.
and may so beyond It, II the British
ambassador cannot mako ends meet
with $42 500 year. and another 10000
added for emergencies, what can tho
president accomplish with less? Tho
British ambassador can curtail his OK.
penses at will. Sir Mortimer Durand
was thrifty individual, and he must
have put by goodly amount for
rainy day. He never gave but one
large ball In his three years service
here, and his dinner parties could DO
counted on the fingers Of one hand.
The British embassy Is furnished In
sumptuous style, having finer silver.
china and general possessions than
the White House. The linen OF every
description is sent yearly by the gov
eminent, and large amount is sent
to repair and renovate the interior
every season. All this and no ques-
lions asked. ,
Now, the president OF the United
States receives $4,000 a year, the use
of the White House. the furnishing.
heating, lighting and decorating the
same on festive occasions. The 30
servants are paid by the public money.
except, OF course, the maids, Wallets.
nurses, etc, that the presidential fam
lily might need. The only digniAed
procedure In Washington at present
is for those who cannot keep up the
pace, to retire gracefully.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-28
ALICE BRAVES ELEMENTS
FOR OUTDOOR EXERCISE

evidently we're out for good tramp.
and walked with the air and determi.
nation of those who walk for the pleas
ure of 1t.
In short skirts and with no umbrellas
they were quite free to get the full
benefit Of their exercise, and the fact
that they had the street almost to
themselves only lent additional zest to
the sport.
Mrs. Longworth wore the short skirt
affected by the Boston girl, who dares
to shorten 1t little more than the
girl of any other town this side Of the
Rockies. Her light brown skirt was
fully four or five inches from the
ground. Above this sensibleiskirt was
a little jacket to match, with which
she wore turban to correspond and
brown furs.
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No Snakes in Canada

deer. There is weird melancholy
about Canadian forests, with their
hundreds of small lakes and rivers
scattered here and there, and although
the scenery never rises to the magnifi
cent there is something haunting
aside from the sport in it, that draws
the hunter back season after season
Canada is filled with legends and
strange superstitions, most of them OF
Indian origin, and all of them interest.
ing to a degree, especially when re-
lated by one of the Indian guides who
can be induced to talk.-Leslie's
Weekly.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-28

AIRS. NICHOLAS LONGWoRTH may
lM well be called "a chip OF the old
block" for she certainly inherits her
fathers taste for outdoor life in all
sorts and conditions of weather Let
the day be ever so stormy, neither
wind nor rain can defer the president
from a tramp over the country ways
and byways. In fact, the more beast
ly the weather is the more he seems
to enjoy being out in 1t, battling
against the elements. The same de-
sire and will to face storm is in
herited by his strenuous daughter.
A soft but heavy snow falling
through night and all day has covered
Washington with mantle OF white
beautiful to look at, but decidedly
sloppy under foot.
Through slush and drizzling sleet
and rain, Mrs. Longworth, accom-
panied by Miss Isabelle May, walked
briskly up Connecticut avenue the
other afternoon. The young women
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-28
AS Others See Us.

"And do the Americans shine In
their conversation? asks the inter
viewer of the foreigner who has re-
turned to his native land.
Let me tell you," replies the for
eigner. I'm mixed company the ladies
assemble on one side of the room and
all talk at once about cooks and
dresses, and the men assemble at the
other side of the room and talk about
automobiles and money."-Life.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-28
The Modern Shylock.

Please wrap up my purchases, "
said the grouchy customer.
why, I've done so" replied the
cash grocer.
BEG pardon, but you haven't" re,
torted the g. C.
What have l left undone up?"
That thumb of yours that you
weighed up with the butter!" snorted
the g. C. Il want it for dog meat
Wrap it up!"-Judge.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-28
Mavbe She Was a ooverness.

Freddie" she cooed, as they sat
on park bench and watched the sun
go down; Freddie, do you know what
it was the wife of the governor of
North Carolina said to the wife Of the
governor of South Carolina?"
mo, precious" he said as he drew
her closer to him. What was it?"
That it was a long time between
hot sodas," she replied with a SILVER.
And he took the hint and they start,
ed for the nearest drug store.-Judge.
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GEl1[;L1[a[5[D~ SE1l[L[ IS

Limit.
They were sitting out on the frosty
porch and when her dad asked the
young man what they were waiting for
he said they were waiting for the stars
to shoot"
Great Caesar!"
Two hours later dad shouted down
and the young man said they were
waiting for Cupid to shoot"
HIN What happened after that?"
why, dad began to shoot"
cago Daily News.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-28
Stunu,

Benevolent Gentleman.-Look here,
you asked me for shilling last week
because your father was in jail, and
l find now that your father is a regu-
larly employed plumber.
Youngster-I know; an he was In
Jail at tn time mendin' a water pipe.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-28
Easily Accommodated.

Hold on" said the doorkeeper at
the theater, as the swain pushed past
him, you can't both go in on that;
this ticket Is for only one seat"
That's all right, mister. One chairs
been big enough to hold both of us
many a time, amt 1t, Liar"
And in a cloud of Liza's hes
bushes they were gone.-Royal Maya
zine.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-28

Physician--The majority of my pa
tients are victims of peculiar hallu'
cination.
Druggist--Indeed! What is the ma
ture thereof?
Physician-They seem to think |
haven't any earthly use for money
Utica Observer.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-28
The Great Forests Are SinguIsrly
Free from Reptiles.

A curious thing about Canadian for
ests is that there are no snakes, and
even from description the Indian
guides did not seem to understand
what snake would be like.
Fishing all through Canada Is as
good as the hunting, and should one
fail to bag moose he is fully recon-
pensed for the trip by the abundance
of other game, including bear and
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-28
This Sudden Insanity.

GO insane, Bill" yelled the look
out. go insane!" sss'ss
"Wot's eatin' yer?" growled the
burglar who was stuffing swag into
the sack.
Go insane, tells yer. Yere comes
the cops"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-28
A Belated Acquaintance.

First Benedict only got to know
my wife three months before I mar
ried her.
Second Benedict only got to know
mine three months after ] married
her.-Royal Magazine.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-28
No Chance For a Kick.

The Owl-Twins, Ell? Amt you
afraid they'll displease your patrons?
The Stork-Certainly not. Cupid
says he often hears 'em telling each
other that two can live as cheaply
as oLe.-Puck.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-28
Runned Wrist Exercise

Il hear that Bowman has taken up
the violin"
Yes" he was practicing the wrist
movement for several hours this
morning"
Good for him"
yes; his wife made him beat all
the rugs before he went to work. -
Chicago Journal.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-28

rs it all right again between your"
ooh! Yes! He seemed doubtful
when | said was sorry for having
misled him into the belief that l re.
GREETED having reconsidered my deci-
sion not to take back something ! had
said-so / made him apologize. -
Brooklyn Life.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-28
WALKING Backward.

Mrs. A.-You appear to be very
much interested in that awkward crab,
George.
Mr.. Ayes, he reminds me Of
something.
Mrs. A.-What does he remind you
of?
Mr.. A--Why, a woman getting off
of a street car.-Chicago Daily News.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-28

1t is 1880 a. m. They are still seat.
ed in the parlor.
Suddenly, from somewhere upstairs,
gruff voice shouts: Henrietta, II
that fellow waits little longer you'll
be old enough to accept his proposal,
ROYAL Magazine.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-28
Peace at Any Price.

Bur-lar-Your money or your life.
Sic ny Fa'her-Take both, but don't
wake he baoy.-Royal Magazine.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-28

Gerald--My love for you is with me
always; it even keeps me awake
nights.
Geraldine-It doesn't give me much
sleep either, when you are here every
night till after 12.-Spokane Chronicle,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-28

Many a man fails to reach the top
because every time he stops to rest
he falls asleep.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-28
Paternal Pfovocation.

1t Is ten p. m. They are seated in
the parlor.
NO" she says, bowling her head.
PA says | am too young to become
engaged"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-28

The Tenant Of the Flat-And there's
another thing yknow. Everybody's
coal cellar key opens all the other coal
cellars.
Landlord-Ah, and how did you find
II out?
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-10-23
PERSONAL

- F. F. Reilly. of Glen Lyn. was In
the city yesterday.
Work was started this morning on
the connection line for South Blue
field at the corner of Bland street
and Princeton avenue,
Mrs. Harry w. Jamerson left this
morning for Columbus. O., on a two
weeks visit.
M. b. Postlethwaithe Is in Key
stone today on business.
Mrs. Geo. p. Johnston returned
this morning from a brief visit to
Roanoke.
II. c. Lafferty returned this morn
ing from business visit to Parkers-
burg.
a. j. Sans left this morning for
visit to Norfolk.
NJ. b. Entsler, OF Big Stone Gap.
passed thrc gh the city this morning
en- route to Philadelphia.
j. c. Sanders, of Mcdowell. 81
a business visitor to the city.
G. A. Lacy. of Roanoke, spent yes
terday in the city.
II. p. Johnson. of Wytheville, Is
in the city.
w. Il. Bane. of Vera Cruz, Mexico,
is in the city.
II. ID. Lee returned last night 10
his home at Bramwell after spending
the day here on business.
J. A. Gillespie, or McComas, is in
the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. r. Walkman, of
| Echo, w. Va, are visiting in the city.
w. c. Sharpe, OF Coalwood, is in
the city.
Dale White, of Maiteville, is in the
city.
w. j. Leffie, of Thorn, spent yes
terday in the city.
w. Il. Barbour, of Pocahontas, is
in the city.
DR.. o. s. Hare, who has been quite
i'll at his home. is able to be out.
Il. II. Ballard left last night for
jamestown.
Mr.. w. l.. Alsover of Big Stone
Gap, was seen in the city this morn
ing, the Southern and We-tern Coal
and Coke company, in which he is
interested, having decided to open up
branch office here to better look
after their interests. Mr.. Alsover
has secured an office in the Kelley
| & Meyer building and will there
handle the coal of the celebrated
Empire coal mines.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-10-23
MAYER & co.
GO TO The WALL
NEW YORK BROKERAGE FIRM
FAILS WITH LIABILITIES
OF SIN MILLIONS.

New York, oct. 23.-lThe assign
ment OF the firm of Mayer & Co..
brokers, and members of the New
York stock exchange. with liabilities
amounting to $6,OGO,GO0, was an
nounced on that exchange during the
final hour of trading today. AL
though there had been rumors that
the firms condition was weak the
extent or their liabilities was greatly
In excess of the expectation of nest
of the traders. 1t was. announced
that the assets might be sufficient to
meet the liabilities that the firm
hoped to resume business. offers of
aid having been received.
Depreciation in the values of Sc
curities which had teen steadily in
progress for weeks ami which has
eliminated in severe declines within
the past few days was given as one
of the causes OF the failure.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-10-23
LARGE ATTENDANCE
AT NATIONAL CONVENTION.

Prof. +. II. II. Christi, of this
city, has returned from the national
convention of the Christian church
at jamestown. The last exercises
was held in the auditorium. Every
seat in the large building was filled
and enthusiasm reigned supreme.
Hon. III. st. Geo. Tucker, president
of the exposition company. delivered
the address of welcome. while ]. Tay-
Tor Ellyson. lieutenant governor of
Virginia. welcomed the deciples on
the behalf of the commonwealth
The principal closing address was
delivered by the Rev. J. II. Garrison,
of st. Louis, Mo, editor OF the Chris
tian Evangelist.
A chorus of two hundred singers,
supported by the large exposition
pipe organ, furnished the music for
the occasion.
The next rational convention will
be held at New Orleans, La, some
time in October.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-10-23
CLEAREORK ITEnfe,.

Clearfork, Oct 2S.-Rav s. w,
Bourne is moving in the parsonage
this week.
Rev. n. b. Phillips viii preach at
Bishop Chapel nsNt Sunday.
John stoners, CT Hinton, W. Va,
5 visiting Lis motho: en- Laurel
fork.
Mics Betty Wyman returned to her
home at Hicksville after spending a
week with her sister ut this place.
Mrs. w. w. Carne
Dr. L. L. Bishop has cot his land
po.:ei. Bird hunters watch out
ID. NJ. Bailey has sold his farm and
is going to move to Rock. w. Va.
s. w. Guy is doing some carpen-
try work for I. I. Bishop 'this week.
Several of our people are attend
ing court at Bland this week.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-10-23
a CERTAIN CURE FOR GROUP
USED FOR TEN YEARS WITH
OUT A FAILURE.

Mr.. w. c. Bott. a Star City, Ind,
hardware merchant, is enthusiastic
n his praise OF Chamberlain Cough
temedy. His children have all been
ubject to Group and he has used
this remedy for the past ten years.
ana though they much feared the
roup, his wife and he always felt
afe upon retiring when n bottle Of
'hamberlain's Cough Remedy was
the house. His Oldest child was
ubject to severe attacks o. Group
ut this remedy never failed TO ef
ect a speedy cure. He has recon.
mendcd 1t to friends and nelghbor,
nd all who have used II say that It {,
1nequaled FOR Group and whooplnq
cough For sale by The White Phar
macy.