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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-06-18
The Clothes-Pin Cure.

The old man had plowed six times
around the six-acre field the next
morning, singing and whistling his
unearthly tune as he went, When Seffy
numbered at the bars and started the
big bay around in the opposite direc-
tion. The first time they passed his
father only winked mysteriously and
continued to whistle The next time
he stopped.
''We won't go home tell morning,
hah, Sef? l usen't to myself Say
looks like somesing occurre<; after asl,
hah No one don't stay tell morning
unle S."
Seffy was silent.
THAT'S right. Kiss but meier tell.
For telling breaks the spell. If you've
had one and want another-kiss but
shut your head up. Say--you don't
want to be no anchel now, | expect,
hah? Mebby you own one?"
But Seffy and the mare had disap-
poin ingly passed on.
"Well Gee-wo-way-gee! Git
along!" And he also made another
furrow-in a less happy temper.
When they met again:
"Whoa!" roared the, old man, and
the mare stopped-trembling In her
trucks. He laughed. Betz still TO
.sponded If Seffy did not.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-06-18

VIZ ASHINGTON.-The comradeship
\ w that binds the members of the
house Of representatives together, re-
gardless of party politics and poll
cies, was never better illustrated than
In the closing hours of the first ses-
sion of the Sixtieth congress. Demo.
crat and Republican. northerner and
southerner, Roosevelt admirer and
Bryan follower, all joined arms and
spirits, and with fervor celebrated
the passing of the session and forgot
all the strife that had marked its half
year.
1T was the most riotous and enthus-
iastic adjournment have ever seen"
said Gen. ]. Warren Kiefer, who was
member of the Fortieth congress,
and has seen many finales.
After a day of patient waiting until
the senate conquered the filibuster,
the house was ready to celebrate as
soon as the remaining business of the
session was transacted With the con
ference report on the government liza,
bility bill agreed to, surging, sing.
ing mass of representatives came
from the lobby into the center isle,
and gaining in numbers as they went
on centered about the speakers table.
Although it was little after nine
o'clock, Uncle Joe" allowed his gavel
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-06-18

r. HE man who comes after James
i Bryce to represent his Britannia
majesty will have hard role to fill.
The mighty wall of reserve which
whole generation of Britishers had
built around the mission to Washing
ton has crumbled into nothing Mr..
Bryce moves on foot and with the
crowd. He knows more people in
Washington, New York and other
large cities where he visits frequently
than the majority. of the natives. For
a man past the allotted age. 70 years,
he is amazingly energetic.
He alone of all the ambassadors
and ministers stationed in Washing
ton called on every one OF the gov
errors. If strict etiquette were OBJ
served, the governors should have
called on him. But Mr.. Bryce knew
that these heads of the various COM
monwealths came to Washington on
other business bent. He comprehend
ed that his part was to become ac-
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-06-18
USE CARE IN FURNISHING.
Elements That Go to Make Up Bright,
Cheerful Rooms.

Everybody enjoys bright, cheer
nishing, unless unusual care is Ia
ken, the room turns out gloomy and
cheerless. Many women have fore
gone inside hangings, and even sash
curtains, to allow all light possible,
but the difficulty Is not always mat
ter of sunlight. There are certain
things which add to the cheer Of any
room, and one OF these is the open
fireplace. This Is especially true dur
ing the spring and fall months, before
and after the furnace Is started. 1t Is
not only the fire itself, but the fire
furnishings, that add so much. Since
1850 the decoration OF the fireplace
became important, and manufacturers
have We'd with each other In America
for every variety OF fireplace, from the
blue and white Dutch tile to the beau
tifully variegated marble hearths. not
to mention the whole mantels import
ed from Europe, and often of great
historic as well as individual value.
But whatever simplicity or luxury Ia
bestowed upon the fireplace, the real
charm lies In the furnishings OF brass,
which today are unrivaled. Did you
ever think how bit Of brass will
brighten dark corner? The andirons.
the fender and their accomplishments
reflect whatever sunlight creeps into
the room, and beside the mantel
small brass tea caddie may swing
lightly and conveniently over tea la
BILE. This Is fastened to the mantle's
edge by three long brass chains. One
naturally chooses this angle nook for
tea drinking, and there could be no
other place more appropriate.
Well-chosen pictures with wide
white mats or colored picture, har-
monizing with the room, can do much
to detract from rooms depression,
but when choosing pictures II is well
to remember that mirrors always
brighten up a spot. and are sometimes
Jess expensive than pictures.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-06-18
Blouses for Morning.

Blouses suitable for morning wear
are made in very simple style. with
stitched plaits and strappings OF the
material. Carried out entirely in net
lace mounted over colored or white
silk slips are waists intended for more
dressy occasions. Such blouse may
be trimmed with motifs of heavy lace
and black velvet ribbon. The best au-
thorities from Paris say that tosch
OF black is essential to the fashionable
toilette. This necessary touch is given
In all sorts of ways. and black crops
out in the most unexpected places
sometimes on the large picture hat.
again at the waist line or when this 10
not considered desirable the band on
the skirt will show narrow piping.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-06-18
To Wash a Boa.

Do not despair If your boa looks lilr
a drowned rat.
Boas of marabou or cocks feathers
can be cleaned as efficaciously by means
of soap and water as by any more ex
pensive methods.
lather Of good soap should be pre-
pared with little warm water; the
boa immersed In this and left to
soak for few minutes, when 1t should
be worked gently with the fingers
and rinsed in several clean luke
warm waters until all soil is elm
mated.
The effect Is hardly encouraging
when 1t is removed from the water
for 1t does suggest a drowned rat
more ahan ever, but II shaken gently
out of doors in the wind it will regain
its original fufflness.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-06-18

I'm sorry / laughed! But I lofe that
pasture and you lofe Sally. Let's not
bs fools, but git 'em. / expect you feel
little bad But mebby you'll feel
better If you talk about it. That is the
way wiss me, know; when anysing
occurs like to gable about it-and
go and do it again-better" He let
his hand rest kindly ON Seffy's shoul-
der. To this his son responded.
81 fell asleep" said Seffy. smiling
ominously.
"Of course" said his father, with q
comforting movement of lis hand.
That's right"
Seffy was amazed-and comforted
81 expect ! snored-"
"Er-yas-you do snore, Sef. Eferv-
body does. It's the Lords fault. ex-
pect."
I'm a nice cheer"
"Yas-you oughtn't a set In no
nice cheer, SET; somesing uneasy is
better"
Didn't wake up till daylight"
where was you then. Self"
"In the cheer-Sal-Sally's cheer.
The words stuck pitifully in his
throat.
"Yas-" said the old man, looking
away, II don't blame you, Sef"
ut was pasteboard thing-like a
tombstone-pinned on my bosom"
"Vat!" cried his father-the wv"
would become 'v" in cases of sudden
emotion.
"Pasteboard - tombstone!" Seffy's
head dropped in shame. with things
printed on it-'Sephenijah p. Baum
gartner. Junior, Went to His Rest.
June 10th, 1871, In the Goth year of his
age. Gone Not, But Forgot-Read
Backwards
His father stifled laugh. 1t was an
old trick to him.
"What-what did you do them" he
asked in as matter-of-fact a voice as
he could command.
"Sneaked home. 1t was daylight"
"Gone not, but forgot-read back
wards, hah?"
He couldn't quite make it out. That
was new. Seffy helped him.
Forgot, but not gone"
(To BE coSTINUED3
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-06-18
"sef-sery. aid anyslng occur?"

"Sef-Seffy, did anysing occur?"
Seffy faltered guilty. moment.
YES" he said. then briefly, some
thing always occurs"
"Sef-Sefyy. but about the PAS.
tllre-"
Seffy started the mare.
"Whoa!" roared the old man again
with the same result. But he did noe
laugh this time He sat on the handles
of his pillow and regarded his son. He
was vaguely disturbing.
Say" he began ominously, you
didn't git sot out?"
''Uhu." answered Seffy.
What! Why. you durn"
But then he laughed.
Shiny hat no good?"
Seffy said no.
Nor the diamond. nor the hair
grease, nor Messing? oh - gosh-a'.
mighty! Gee-wo-way!"
But before they met again, his
gaiety had given way to an immense
disappointment. The tragedy of the
situation had prevailed with him, too,
Seffy sullenly kicked a clod to pieces
His father looked off toward the GOV.
eted pasture and sighed. 1t was a
superb piece of land. And 1t had
never looked fairer. The sun was or
its velvet green-the sun of the morn.
ing. A few thick-girthed, wholesome
oak trees punctuated it. A stream
laughed through it. 'Goodly cows stood
chewing in the water and swishing
amiably at the flies. The fences were
intact 1t would have been a delight
to the eyes of any farmer on earth.
The old man sat on the handles of his
psow until it all got in his head once
more.
It's nice field, Sef-Seffy," he
sighed. Il nefer seen no such clofer
And she's a nice gal. / nefer seen NO
such gal, bose nice. Oach! they be,
long together. Well, gee--wo--way
They belong to us!"
They always stopped for a word
when they met. The next time the
old man said, quite caressingly:
Come yere, Sell"
He patted one plow-handle, which
Seffy took, while he took the other
He thoughtfully pulled the boys shirt
into place.
"Sef," he said, tell me about 1t
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-06-18
The Button Craze.

Beware button trimming on your
summer gown unless you have quaint.
ties OF pretty buttons to use Half a
dozen buttons of ordinary style scat
tered on blouse and a dozen moro
on a skirt make no showing whatever.
on the summer coat you may use two
or three large. SNOWY buttons on the
front, but If you are trimming gown
with them you must have dozens OF
small buttons arranged in groups or
designs. Neither are plain buttons used
except on severely tailored suits. The
crocheted button Is most popular.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-06-18

THE real manner in which the LIS
Toilette filibuster on the currency
bill was lost furnishes one of the most
amusing series of incidents in the his
tory Of congress. The failure is due
in great measure to Senators Scott
and Carter, who modestly admit that
they are the champion entertainers
Of the country.
Senator Stone Of Missouri "has been
shown" but has not yet given expert
testimony on the subject Of their
claims. Several dispensers Of refresh
ments declare that Carter and Scott
know how to buy. They eulogize the
princely spending powers Of the two
senators and will cheerfully give them
letters of recommendation.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-06-18
Where the President Buys His Coffee

sign was a mistake-the work Of an
old German sign artist who was not
particular about the way the letters
are strung together. The merchant
raised a great commotion when the
wagon returned with "rost" conspicu-
ously on it, and it was to be returned
the next day for repairs. Now this
legend has been adopted as the trade
mark of the firm, and very likely a
miniature White House may be paint.
ed on one side, as the Britishers do
when they have the exclusive custom
of the reianing families for their com.
modities.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-06-18
CHAPTER iv.-continued.

Il have never kissed no one but
mother" said Seffy, who felt heinous,
Il don't know how! don't know what
made me do it couldn't help 1t. 1t
won't happen again"
Whereat Sally laughed and clung
about Seffy's delighted neck and cried
to his puzzled heart:
Yes, it Wilt"
And kissed him back!
Sally" said Seffy with solemnity,
do you mean it? You not mad?"
"Seffy," said Sally, Il am not worth
il. | have been kissed by everybody
who wanted to kiss me-and | have
kissed everybody I wanted to kiss!"
Il am sorry for you. Sally" said
Seffy, not meaning at all what she
thought he meant-nor anything quite
clear to himself, except that she had
recklessly squandered something pre-
cious.
Il am, too, now"
And then
Il shall never kiss no one but you,
no more"
Nor anybody but you, Seffy."
And, strange as it may seem, in
that moment, Seffy was the greater,
Drawer and stronger, and Sally but the
waiting, willing woman-as she ought
to have been. Indeed, Seffy was
courageous enough to have put that
question which might, perhaps, trans
mute the pasture-feld into one of those
that lie within the borders of Elysium.
But Sam moved-with decision.
They few apart. Though he did rot
at once enter it was too late--the
rapport was broken. Nevertheless,
such things can be mended, If there is
time. 1t is quite certain that II they
could have continued little longer
In that dark parlor, with only the
small ray of the lamp from the hall
to tighten 1t, everything the sleepless
old man at home so ardently wished
they might have taken down that
line-fence the next day and then have
lived happy ever after-quite in the
way of the old-fashioned story-books.
Tor Seffy was still brave to audacity,
and Sally was yet at his mercy--and
happy to be so.
And here, if we were not arrived at
a climax. would venture to halt this
history for moment that we might
discuss bit those trifles in life which
tho ancients called Fate; and for
which, or the lack of which, life often
goes awry!
But while. Seffy's courage grew
again, and Sally's hope, the door on
the other side of the room opened and
the odious Sam came through.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-06-18
Seffy's Sitting. Up-and Down

seffy's Sitting Upland Down Again.
However, there was another door
and Sam arrived only to hear it close
upon Seffy, whom Sally had just
pushed through it.
"Seffy?" asked Sam casually.
"Yes!" answered Sally, quite unable
to keep the joy out of her voice, hes
just cone. and gone out to the spring
for a-drink!" prevaricated Sally.
Hell drink something"
by which Sam meant some kind of
ar animal. with his water.
Nothing but water!" said Sally
meaningly. Sam perceived instantly
how the land lay" and made his cum
Ming plans. Sam was not dull. He
returned to the sitting room with S; l.
ly--where Seffy presently followed, /
am sorry to say, like conquering
hero-at which Sam gloated.
Unfortunately for Seffy, rural eti-
quette, as everybody knows, gave Sam
precedence. First come-last co."
is the illogical rule. But you are to be
informed that the late conner is at lib
erty to "outsit" his rival, If he can
or to dislodge him, II he can--by
strategy. But every rustic lover at
tempts this at the greatest of risks.
To fail Is equivalent to losing caste
no. only with the lady in question, but
also with the tickle world. For no
girl of any spirit would look upon a
swain who had ANONYMOUSLY failed at
such crisis, unless he should rehabili-
tate himself which means to accom-
plish the almost impossible.
Sam took all this into consideration
as I've watched Seffy-reclining In che
ease chair which Sally had injudi-
cior sly and invidiously placed for him
him-grow drowsy.
sally" said Sam at the right mo-
ment, play something"
'"I don't care tot" protested Sally.
But then she turned prettily to Seify.
"shall I. Seffy?"
'H'es." smiled Seffy. from his Elysi-
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-06-18

er Of CASTLE soap. rinsed well, dried
thoroughly and then rubbed vigorous
ly. This treatment will bring the
pores into action and induce healthy
condition.
When the hair falls out In spots ap.
ply the following: Diluted rose water,
$50 grams; aromatic vinegar. 20
grams; pure glycerin, 10 grams; tinct.
ure of nux vomica, Is grams; tincture
of cantharides, 10 grams. Rub gently
into the scalp.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-06-18

only spread the flames Of burning oil,
but hearth rug will extinguish them
promptly, says Home Circle.
Milk will also extinguish burning oil
Sand or earth or common salt are
useful aids In fire fighting. The con.
tents of an ordinary flower pot viii
stop the spread Of the flames of oil.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-06-18

ever. may be used to do duty from q
decorative point Of view IL they ara
attached to either end of piece OF
floral ribbon, as suggested in the ac
companying sketch, and arranged to
serve as a weight for a book-marker
The ribbon is bordered with silk fringe
fastened at the back by loop OF mar
row satin baby ribbon.
In white, patterned with pink flow
ers, this would make very pretty
book-marker; or In pale green, with
the flowers in delicate shade Of prim
rose-yellow.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-06-18
Use Old skirts.

The white wash skirts that have
been hanging in the closet several
years / made up into pretty baby
coats. One skirt made the two-year.
old child little coat. trimmed II
with embroidery. Another skirt made
for the baby coat.--Exchange.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-06-18
Mixed up on the Motto.

The story is now going the rounds
of the country papers about man
who visited tho paying-tellers window
in a bank and asked for one Of the
new coins with God Bless Cur Home"
left off.-Chicago Journal.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-06-18
HERE'S LUCKY eook-MARKER.
OF Coins Attached TO Either End OF
Floral Ribbon.

Coins with holes In them are popu-
larly supposed to bring good luck, al.
though II Is not easy to pass them In
the ordinary way, or to receive their
full value In change. Such coins. how.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-06-18
A Proper Kick.

We'll" demanded the warden of tie
prison, what are you kicking abou
now?" I'm kicking about this stripet
suit" complained the new convict. "AlI
the silly dudes are going for stripes
now, and it's shame to make us weal
EN-"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-06-18

a kimono coat. They are moro becom-
Ing to small women than to large and
to slender women than to stout ones.
The more nearly tho original lines
OF the kimono are adhered to tho more
attractive is the coat. and yet 1t Is
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-06-18

frequently necessary to make some al.
iteration in that coat, not only that It
may be OF the required size, but also
to improve the shape, or at least to
make 1t more suitable for the indi-
vidual. The front of the garment Is
usually satisfactory enough. although
sometimes It produces narrow effect
across the bust. The back is very apt
to make the figure look round shoul.
dered unless 1t is carefully adjusted
to the individual wearer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-04
Woman Accused of PoIsonino.

Danville, Va, July S.-Mrs. Alexander I. Clark, wife of a we'll known farmer residing near Ingram's, this county. was held for the grand jury at preliminary hearing today at Chatam on the charge of thrice attempting to poison her hus- band and her two grown stepsbns by placing paris green in their coffee. It was only after the third attempt that the cause of sudden illness of the three men was discovered. A physician who analysed the coffee found that 1t con tained poison. The only reason assigned for the deed is the unpleasant relations with her husband and his sons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-04
BOYS BADLY INJURED.
Bag of Powder ExpIodes and Causes
 the Trouble.


 New York. July 3.-Walter White, 16 years of age; Harry Colt, the same age, and Eugene Helm, 15 years old received their Fourth of July injuries last night The three boys live at Port Richmond, Staten Island Walter carried the bag of J:s"oer, which contained 25 pounds. Harry and Eugene trudged along with him, non chalantly smoking cigarettes, when spark from one of the cigarettes dropped on the powder bag, and the three boys were hurled In various directions. Dr. Packer bundled them off to St. Vincents hospital.
 Walter is the most seriously injured of the three. He was burned in patches from head to foot, and bis injuries may cost him his life. The other two boys will be laid up for several weeks. The boys were taking the powder to store in & hiding place for use on the Fourth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-04
Six Days' Work Per Week,

New Orleans, July S.-Announcement of q general resumption of the six days per week working schedule for Southern Pa cfic railroad shops between here and San Francisco was made today by Thornwell Louisiana lines of the company. The re- sumption will occur next week. Southern Pacific shops have neen on short schedules for several months. The Texas shops af- fected are at San Antonio, Fl Paso and Houston, and the Louisiana shops at AL gierS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-04

The movement to finance a great sky scraper hotel for the Jordan site at the corner of Fifth avenue and Twentieth street is fast crystallzing and those en- gagged in the enterprise will, it is said, be able to announce definite plans within the next few days.
 It is pointed out that as the public ap- preciates the demand for a new hotel built on up-to-date lines, the money needed can be raised largely by popular subscrip- ton to the stock just as has been the case with the chamber of commerce proj- ect. It has been demonstrated that pala tial hotels in progressive cities are good
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-04
WE " HOTEL PROJECT
 EASY CRISTALLIZING

dividend payers; and as Birmingham is growing rapidly and as 1t now occupies the center of the stage among southern cities. the hotel business Is, it Is believed. an exceptionally attractive proposition.
 It is said that the new hotel enterprise has already enlisted the cooperation of q number of prominent business men of large means, and that the company which is about to be organized will represent great diversity of interests In short, the hotel will be- according to its promoters, the result, in large measure, of public spirit combined with abundant faith in Birmingham's splendid future.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-04
Two Earthouake Shocks.

Los Angeles, Cal July 3-Two slight shocks of earthquake were felt in Los Angeles and vicinity at 5:02 o'clock this morning. A few people were awakened and here and there a clock was stopped, but the earthquake produced no other ef- feet. The records of the weather bureau show that the first shock lasted two sec onds and the other was barely distln- guishable. It is believed the motion was wave from a distant shock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-04
Great Road Nearly EInished.

Guatemala City. July 3.-The last spike of the Mexican section of the Pan-Amer ican railroad was driven yesterday at Suchiate on the Guatemalan border. President Cabrera, in proclamation, an- nounces that the Guatemalan section of this line will soon be commenced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-04
Bandits Leave Mexico.

Mexico City, July 3.-Word has reached here that the band of raiders who re- gently attacked the customs house at the village of Palomas have escaped across the border and are now on United States soil. Dispatches from various points say that absolute quiet reigns everywhere
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-04
Postal Chances.

Washington, July 3.-(Special)-John B. Kincade is appointed postmaster at Van diver, Shelby county. vice N. A. Stout. resigned.