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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-09-17
SYNOPSIS.

Lord Wilfred Vincent and Archibald
Perfume are introduced at the opening of
the story, in England the latter relating
the tale. The pair on an outing miss
their train and seeking recreation meet
the TIonOrNb bic Agatha WyclhOff" Her
hand is much sought after. because Of
her wealth. On visiting the WyckhOff
castle they are introduced to two other
girls, both known as Agatha Wyckhof.
At dinner three other Agatha Wyckhoffs
are introduced and the plot revealed.
The deceased step-fathcr in an eccentric
moment. made his will so that the real
Agatha, heiress to his fortune and the
castle at Wye, England, might wed her
affinity Thus Mrs. Armistead, chaperon,
was in duty bound to keep the real
Agltha's identity unknown and suitors
were invited to tryout for the hand of the
haIress. An attempt by Terhune to gath
or a Clew from the chaperOn fails. Vim
cent shows liking for the chaperons sec
rotary Miss Marsh
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-09-17
Osler Theory Will Not Stand the Test

without finding it burden, but man
ages to find time after working hours
to devote to reading and fine sewing,
the latter diversion not only proving a
pleasant pastime but adding consider
ably to her income. She enjoys perfect
eyesight, never having had to resort
to the wearing of glasses, and is much
more active than many persons years
her junior.
Mrs. Philpott is a descendant of
sturdy Pennsylvania Revolutionary
family, and has always been a hard
worker, as were her parents before
her. Having always worked, she has
expressed the wish that she may con-
tinue until the end. and present indica-
tons are that her wish will be full
filled, but at no pear date in the future
by any means.
In view Of the fact that DR.. Osler,
upon the celebration of his siXtieth
birthday several weeks ago, elected
to continue in active service and not
depart by way of the chloroform
route pointed out by him for those
with 60 years to their credit, Mrs Phil
pott bears him no ill-will; in fact, she
is rather inclined to believe that the
learned doctor has been misrepre-
sented, and hopes that he may live
to reach the ripe old age she herself
has attained, and that he may be as
useful in his sphere during his re-
naming years as she has been in
hers.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-09-17

7, and we'd been getting up into the
billy country, when suddenly we came
out Of the woods and saw below US
the grandest stretch of country you
can imagine"
Here he broke off and went into a
rhapsody over the skyline aud the
grazing sheep, and said something
about Utopia and Eden and other
things like that, until he got through
at last and came to the interesting
part. They can't help going on like
that, these artist fellows, and Vincent
never losses an opportunity to get in
a bit of description.
We'll" he continued, 81 was Just
enjoying that view and saying nothing,
when she stopped switching the tops
off the harebells with her crop and
turning those warm hazel eyes of hers
on me, she said in a low voice, as il
what she said didn't matter at all, ]
love you!'"
What" | shouted She didn't"
She did" asserted Vincent ruefully
but with firmness-"She did. Just like
that, out of clear sky. Simply folded
her hands and looked at me and told
ME she loved me-" ,
Angels and ministers of grace, de.
fend u.s." | calculated. Nothing else
seemed adequate. What under the
sun did you do?"
why, | told her simply that didn't
love her, and couldn't marry her, and
| was very sorry, but | thought we'd
better get on our horses and go home"
quite right, if you don't really
care" | said, but oh, Vincent" as
thought struck me, Just think, she
might have been the Honorable Agatha
the real and only honorable!"
she was!" said Vincentt
l was speeches.. This was the end
of it, then. l saw the millions taking
unto themselves wings, and my pan
of milk spilled. The real Honorable
Agatha had been discovered, the
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-09-17
AGATHA FIFTH.

secret was out, but she had avowed
herself as loving Vincent and he hao
spurned her. After such a perform.
ance there was no chance for either
of us.
How do you know she was?" ]
asked, weakly.
She told me SO herself" he an,
swered.
But after you refused her, I sup.
pose?"
"Of course" said Vincent, resign.
eddy.
But, Wilfred, my boy" l cried,
springing up, and knocking off my
glasses in my excitement, couldn't
you change your mind, couldn't
sou fix it up? If she really cared
should think you could"
Though this event would have
proved the deathblow to my own
hopes, still my interest in Vincent's
welfare is so genuine that l couldn't
help this anxious expostulation. But
again he misunderstood
You don't mean that, know
Arch" he said. "Of course | wouldn't
marry the girl when l really don't
care for her. But wasn't it the deuce
of position to be in?"
oh, Wilfred, Wilfred!" l mourned
twenty millions right in your grasp
and you threw them away. l wish IC
had your chance. Your poor father
how disappointed he'd be If he
knew"
He'd be more disappointed in me il
l had changed my mind and said
would marry her just for the sake o.
the money" said the young man, cross
ly, and turning on his heel he left the
room. Vincent's getting more quicl
tempered every day lately, and he
used to be so good natured. I'm sure
it was only natural and very disinter
ested in me to bewail for him the re
suit of the unfortunate affair thai
morning.
(TO BE CONTINUED
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-09-17

Irritation, though you will agree with
me that appearances had been very
much against him.
But that evening when he and |
were having our nightly bedroom col
loquy l was obliged to admit that
Vincent, considering his methods, had
accomplished a great deal With some
embarrassment he related to me the
tale of his horseback ride in the morn
ing, and l must say it completely I'M
settled my belief in the discovery l
had made as to the identity of the real
Honorable Agatha Wyckhoff. Neither
Vincent nor knew what to make of it,
DO you know, Arch" he said, stri-
ding up and down my room, I've been
through a horrible experience today?
1t was an awful shock to me, and a
lesson"
I'm glad it was a lesson" said |.
There are so few lessons in Vincent's
life.
Yes" he said, Il felt like a beastly
cad. And | don't see what I've done
to deserve it. OF course, I've held
her hand a couple of times"
That bad habit of yours again." l
murmured.
And I've looked at her a los-she's
got the most soul-moving eyes y
know"
/ didn't know, but | nodded. The
boy was very much in earnest.
But l never thought" he went on
Il never thought she-she-" He
stopped and the words seemed to stick
in his throat.
Great heaven, man." cried in my
impotence, get it out. What didn't
you think she'd do?"
Il never thought she'd really care
for me-" he muttered, shamefacedly
and turned his back on me.
What do you mean?" | demanded
impatiently. He is most exasperating
why, this" He ceased his restless
walk and stood on the hearth rug, ia
cling me. WED been out about an
hour this morning, Agatha Fifth ard
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-09-17
An Artists Generosity.

The famous painter Corot and his
sister were joint owners of some
house property in the Faubourg Pois-
sonniere. One day one of the tenants
"a tailor-came to Corot and said he
could not pay his rent.
What can l do for you?" asked
Corot. Il cannot intercede for you
with my sister, because l am not on
good terms with my family" CAS- a
matter of fact, Corot was regarded as
a failure" by his family) How
ever" he added, here is the money
to pay the rent only don't let anyone
know / have given it to you"
The tailor after this used to return
periodically when his rent was due and
obtain the money from Corot, who re-
marked on one occasion, Il appear to
be very generous, but l am not, be-
cause l get half of it back from my
sister as my share of the rent"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-09-17
More Fresh Eggs for City Next Winter

and they have informed me that their
eggs are all right and that they have
received no complaints from their
customers"
Since then, however, there have
been complaints. The inspectors have
been directed to do more than inquire.
They are to make rigid investigations.
According to one official of the food
division of the health department,
there will not be so many eggs turned
over to the cold storage to await
prices" when the health department
gets through with it's work.
An island in Lake Superior has been
stocked with caribou; Caribou Island,
SO named because it formerly was
noted as home for the animals.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-09-17
"THE PALE GIRL"
Did Not Know Coffee Was the Cause

In cold weather some people think
cup of hot coffee good to help keep
warm. So it is-for a short time but
the ug-caffeine-acts on the heart
to weaken the circulation and the re-
action is to cause more chilliness.
There is a hot wholesome drink
which a Oak. girl found after a time,
makes the blood warm and the heart
strong.
She says:
Having lived for five years in N.
Oak, l have used considerable coffee
owing to the cold climate. AS a re-
suit / had a dull headache regularly,
suffered from indigestion, and had no
life in me.
Il was known as the pale girl and
people thought l was just weakly.
After time l had heart trouble and
became very nervous, never knew
what it was to be real well. Took med
icine but it never seemed to do any
good.
Since being married my husband
and both have thought coffee was
harming us and we would quit, only to
begin again, although we felt it was
the same as poison to us.
Then We got some Postum. Well,
the effect was really wonderful. My
complexion is clear now, headache
gone, and l have a great deal of en-
ergy l had never known while drink.
Ing coffee.
Il haven't been troubled with indi-
gestion since using Postum, am not
nervous, and need no medicine. We
have little girl and boy who both
love Postum and thrive on it and
Grape-Nuts."
There's a Reason"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek, Mich. Read, The Road to Well
ville," in pkgs.
Ever read the above letter? A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, and fall Of human
interest.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-09-17

A country clergyman, while recently
advocating the support of charitable
object, prefaced the circulation of the
plate with the following address:
From the great sympathy l have wit
messed in your countenances, there is
only one thing l am afraid of-that
some Of you may feel inclined to give
too much. Now, it is my duty to in.
form you that justice should always
be prime virtue to generosity;
therefore, wish to have it thoroughly
understood that no person will think
of putting anything on the plate who
cannot pay his debts" The result was
an overlooking collection.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-09-17
THE SAFE WAY TO BUY PAINT.

Property owners will save deal
OF trouble and expense in keeping
their buildings properly painted, if
they know how to protect themselves
against misrepresentation and adul-
iteration in paint materials. There's
one sure and safe guide to a pure aH5
thoroughly dependable White Lead
that's the Dutch Boy Painter" trade
mark which the National Lead Com
pany, the largest makers of genuine
White Lead, place on every package
of their product. This company sends
a simple and sure little outfit for test
ing white lead, and a valuable paint
book, free, to all who write for 1t.
Their address is Woodbridge Bldg,
New York City.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-09-17
!" z1z5IT y ." J
~ A. !
Ii OUSEKEEPERS in this city are to

III OUSEKEEPERS in this city are to
III have fresh eggs this winter.
Selling ancient eggs at as high
prices as fresh eggs has been a prac-
tice under consideration by the health
officials for some time. Drastic meas
ures are to be taken to break it up.
What is particularly disapproved of
In connection with traffic in eggs is
the fact that tremendous amount of
fresh eggs is shipped into Washing
ton and Immediately showed in cold
storage to keep until market prices
satisfy the dealer it is time to sell to
the public.
Laws are sufficiently broad enough
It is believed, to cover this question
From expressions of officials of the
department they are determined to ap-
ply the law. The food inspectors have
already been given orders to enforce
j..
The sale of bad eggs in Washington
has been commented upon, not only
in this city, but elsewhere, according
to officials. A leading medical and
health journal recently contained an
article upon this subject. 1t accused
southern merchants of shipping I'M
desirable eggs to Washington.
This was responsible for DR.. Wood
ward directing Inspectors Mothers
head and Hoover to make inquiries.
That was two months ago. After talk
ing with the commission merchants,
retail dealers and others who handle
eggs, the inspectors reported that con-
ditions were satisfactory. From what
the merchants told them there was no
truth in the article, they reported.
Inspector Hoover's report was es-
pecially interesting in view of tls fact
that he said:
ct have talked with retail dealers
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-09-17
Marine Insurance.

Marine insurance is the oldest kind
Of modern insurance. Its principles
were first employed in the fourteenth
century by the merchants of BARGE
Iona, in Spain, when that city was
the capital of the kingdom of Cata-
lonia and when irs hardy mariners
were second to none in the world.
About the same dine, and also at
Barcelona, the famous code Of mari.
time laws known as the consulate
del mar" was promulgated, which is
the foundation of the present shipping
laws of every country.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-09-17
DRESIDENT ROOSEVELT has ,et Il

president ROOSEVELT has let it
be known that one of the chief
things he. is interested in during the
closing days of the latest administra-
ton is the statue of himself, which is
soon to be placed in the senate gal
lery. All the other ex-presidents
have long been immortalized in mar
BILE, and most of them had the pleas
ure, before passing away, of saying
whether the work of the sculptor had
been sufficiently complimentary.
In view of the fact that Mr.. Eoose.
welt was still young and vigorous, the
senate hesitated to perpetuate him I'M
til he was closer to the three-score
and ten milestone. But he passed the
word along that he did not intend to
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-09-17

Prof. E. D. Campbell, direkor of the
chemical laboratories in the Univer-
sity of Michigan, lost his sight 1S
years ago through an accident. In
spite of his affiiction he has taken a
high place in education and has made
original researches of much value, es-
pecially in the chemistry of iron and
cement
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-09-17

Starch, like everything else, is be-
ing constantly improved, the patent
Starches put on the market rs years
ago are very different and inferior to
those of the present day. In the lat
est iscovery-Defiance Starch-all in
furious chemicals are omitted, while
the addition of another ingredient, in
vented by us, gives to the Starch a
strength and smoothness never ap-
preached by other brands.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-09-17

these years Of pain l was despairing
of ever being cured when Doan's Kid.
ney Pills came to my notice and their
use brought quick relief and perma
nent cure. / am very grateful"
Sold by all dealers. SO cents box.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-09-17
DISTEMPER

In all its forms among all ages of horses,
as well as dogs, cured and others in the
same stable prevented from having the
disease with SPOHN'S DLSTEMPER
CURE. Every bottle guaranteed. Over
100000 bottles sold last year. $50 and
800. Any good druggist, or send to man
ufacturers. Agents wanted. Write for
free book. Spohn Medical Co., Spec. Con-
tagious Diseases, Goshen, Ind.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-09-17

than ten years / was
in misery with back.
ache. The simplest
housework completely
exhausted me. / had
no strength or ambi-
ton, was nervous and
suffered headache and
diZZy smells After
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-09-17
You Know Both.

There is a sort of man who Is very
polite to your face, but who talks
about you after you are gone. There
Is another kind Of man who grumbles
about you to your face and lets you
alone when you are absent. The lat
ter sort of man will last longer, with
all his faults, than the other man,
with all his pOliteness.-Newark
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-09-17
so LOGICAL.

Mrs. Sparker-Do you think she
really prefers a horse to the motor
car?
Mrs. Tyre-Well, any one must ad.
NIT that horse is more becoming to
a woman with such hay-colored hair!
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-09-17
IN THE OLD MILITIA DAYS.

Captain, you will appear on the
parade ground with your company at
ten o'clock for inspection"
Sorry, colonel, but you'll have to
postpone it till tomorrow! l prom
Used my wife that she could use the
cannon to-day for a churn!"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-09-17
Longest Telegraph Wire Span.

An Indian stream, the River Kist-
nah, 600 feet wide, has the longest
span OF telegraph wire in the world.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-09-17
TEN YEARS OF sAckACHE.
Thousands of Women Suffer in the
Same Way.

Mrs. Thos. Dunn, 153 Vine ST.,
Columbus, Ohio, says: For more
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-09-17
OF Most Benefit,

The fault which humbles us is Of
puffs us up with pride.-Bovee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-04

requested Manager Elberfeld by tele
phone to Chase without delay and
find out whether my information was cor
rect. Chase admitted to Elberfeld that
he was going. and told Elberfeld that he
had no grievance with him, but that he
had been thinking of going for a long
time. and had finally made up his mind
to go. Elberfeld asked him to meet me
before he went. but this Chase refused
to do. owing to his positive assurances to
me that he would not leave. ] have since
learned that Chase had told some of the
players during the season Of his intention
to Quit and join theoutlaw league of
California In the fall. In order to over
shadow this unmanly action Chase tries
to cast the blame for the publication of
the article of August % on the manage
ment. This action can only be attributed
to the influence and advice Of some enc
mics of the club. who have put them
selves in this position by their own ac-
ton.
Notwithstanding Chase's statement to
me- sef-appointed guardian of his has
been telling all his associates and ac-
quaintances that this was Chases last
year in the east. and that he would not
permit him to play here again. In the
spring of 1907 Chase refused to join the
club. and threatened to join an outlaw
league unless 1 paid him $4,000 year.
The New York club finally agreed to this
sum. and Chase signed a contract for
three years AT the end of the season of
1907 Chase joined the outlaw league of
California and played under an assumed
name. l was notified by the national
commission to stop his playing in the out
law league or / would not be permitted
to play him on the New York club. Chase
ignored this action of the commission
and continued to play. and it was only
through my continued efforts that he
was not blacklisted.
HE has repeatedly defied organized mase
ball, and in this way has caused more
trouble than any other ball player in the
league Regarding Chases published
threat to disrupt base ball in this city, l
would welcome any statement he may see
fit to make"
Hal Chase came to New York four
years ago and soon worked himself into
the good graces of the fans. His first
base play Is a revelation. Indeed. when
in condition Chase is the greatest field
ing first baseman that ever played pro-
fessional base ball. There never was a
first sacker that was faster on bunt hits
or who ever covered as much territory as
Chase.
In 1906 he held out for the highest
salary ever paid to a ball player outside
of a pitcher in recent years. He was
receiving S4.1oO. but demanded an in
crease and it is said that Frank Farrell
compromised by giving him a contract.
calling for $4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-04
BASE BALL COMMISSION.
No Penalties Imposed for Irregu.
larities in Transfers.

CINCINNATI Ohio, September 4-No
penalty was imposed on the Cleveland,
Akron. Nashville, Columbus. Toledo and
Portland clubs for Irregularities in trans
ferring players. The national base ball
commission in a decision promulgated
yesterday excused the offenses because
there was no intent to deceive the COM
mission. The decision states:
Several weeks ago the commission pro-
mulgated a notice setting aside certain
agreements that had been filed by the
Cleveland American League club pertain
ing to players who had been sold by that
club to Akron, Nashville. Columbus, To-
ledo and Portland, because the transac-
lions were considered irregular and not
in accordance with the rules of the COM
mission. A further examination of this
case clearly shows that there was no
intent on the part of either of the clubs
involved to deceive the commission or to
enter into any collision to cover UP the
players.
1t is evident that the clubs Interested
believed that their agreements would be
approved. for the reason that year ago
agreements of similar character were per-
United to stand because the irregularities
therein had not been brought to the at
tention Of the, commission. For this rea-
son no penalty Will Oe 1nHlcteQ against
any one of the clubs involved in these
transactions.
1t is further ordered that the title to all
of the players involved who have not
again been purchased by the Cleveland
club shall revert to that club at the end
of the playing. season of the particular
leagues in which such players are now
playing. unless the clubs to which they
had been sold by the Cleveland club make
suitable arrangements with the latter
club. ------ ~