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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-01-09

That" mused Watkins Furnish.
isn't half bad for an amateur. There's
a lot of philosophy in those few lines.
too. / suppose almost any man could
be philosopher If he would only set
himself to it. It's a matter of habit.
that's all. Socrates probably could
have been just as impatient as any of
the rest of us if he hadn't acquired the
habit OF being philosophical It's a
great thing. l wonder why 1 never
thought of it before?"
He sat for a moment or two think.
ing it over and then remembering that
1t would be necessary to get ready for
the duties of the day he tossed the
tack from him and slipped leg into
the other section of his trousers. Then
he fished shoe out from under the
bed, and, having put it on, looked for
it's mate. 1t was at the other side of
the room, near the closet door. Still
feeling that 1t was splendid to be a
philosopher, Mr.. Kurdish started
across the carpeted floor. He paused
after he had taken step or two and
said to himself:
Yesterday l would have complained
because this shoe was tight across the
toe. To-day it gives me no concern.
am able to bear it with equinimity.
And aside from the physical incon-
venience that comes from permitting
little things to fret us We who are
able to control ourselves are heirs to
feeling of pride that In itself is up
lifting and inspiring"
Then he took another step forward,
uttered wild yell and sat down with
a suddenness that caused his wife,
who was below getting breakfast, to
fear that the house had been struck
by meteorite.
Watkins" she cried rushing to him
where he writhed upon the floor,
what in the world is the matter?"
Watkins told her. But his words
were disconnected and unfit for pub
iication. He had stepped on the tack
again-and not with the foot that was
in the shoe.-Chicago Record-Herald.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-01-09
LIahtnlna In Role Of JalIer.

In playing FRANKS about house a
bolt Of lightning locked Wallace, four
teen-year-old son Of William J. Wheel
er, in a closet at Worcester. Mass.
but failed to release him again. This
boy was in the house, when bon
completely wrecked the dining room.
forcing the windows out onto the
lawn. He sought refuge In his favo
rite place. the cupboard. and had no
sooner entered 1t than the bolt hit
the door and locked 1t. He remained
there until his parents came home
and heard his shrieks for help.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-01-09
READY TO BEGIN.

"Have you given him anything o.
done anything to relieve him?" asked
the young doctor who had Jared far
into the backwoods to see patient
In the dead of stormy night.
well, no, dock-that is to say,
nothin' to speak Of" said the pa
tents wife. II have had him soak
his feet in almost b'ilin' water with a
lot o. mustard in it, an I've clapped a
red-hot plaster on his back an an
other one on his chist, an I've put a
couple o. blisters I had In the house
under his arms an a, bag o. cracked
ice to the back of his neck an had
him drink pint O. ginger tea with
a dash O. rum In 1t jess as hot as he
could swaller 1t, an / follered that
with some yarb bitters one O. the
neighbors sent over, an I had him
take five or six pills out of box /
got one day Of man that come along
with medicine to sell, an he's had
three or four spoons O. Quackem's
painkiller an one O. these sidelitz
powders, but didn't feel like as IL
ort to give him much o. anything or
try to do much for him until you
come an see him an see what you
think allied him. Then reckoned we
could go at him and RELY give him
an do something fer him"
Puck.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-01-09
Rsmarkable euraIar.proof Safe.

The most remarkable burglar-proof
safe in the world has just been placed
in bank at Newburg Island. At night
the safe is lowered by cables into an
impregnable metallic-lined srb-vault of
masonry and concrete. After reaching
the bottom 1t is fastened down by
massive steel Jugs, operated by a
triple time lock. Until these Tugs are
released automatically at a desired
time, no human agency can raise the
safe. and to break in through a mass
of stone and concrete which measures
10 feet by 10 feet by 16 feet with
dynamite would wreck the building
without making the safe available.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-01-09
information.

Tommy Twaddles-Pa, what is a
equinoxF
Pa Twaddles-Why-er-it is, ahem!
For goodness sake, Tommy, don't
you know anything about mythology
at ALI An equinox was tabled ami
NAL, half horse, half cow. Its name
is derived from the words equine
and ok" II does seem as if these
public schools don't teach chill
dren anything owadays!-Cleve-
land Leader.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-01-09
Cruel Critic.

Mrs. Yapley Cat local opera house)
The papers said that this here COM
p'ny come here direct after six months
in New York.
Mr.. Yapley "a justice of the peace)
Then, by gum, they must have got a
writ NV habeas corpus, cause no up
right and fair Judge would ever have
issued a certificate Nv reasonable
doubt in their casei-Puck.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-01-09
Pats Doq.

Gracious, Pat" exclaimed the land
lord who had called to collect the
rent, what an odd-looking dog! What
breed Is he?"
Sure, avn he is Welsh, sor" re-
piled Pat with merry twinkle in his
eye.
Game from Wales, Ell? Well, how
in the world did he get such short
legs?'
Faith, avn he wore them off chas-
ing Welsh rabbits, sor."-Chicago
News.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-01-09
Important Discovery.

Have you discovered anything i'm
portant?" asked the novice on the
force.
YES" answered the New York de-
tective.
Then we shall be able to put our
hands on the criminal?"
Il am surprised to hear you talk.
ing this cheap story-book sensational
ism!"
But" faltered the novice, you said
you had discovered something"
Il have. l have discovered an IN.
vestment that will pay at least hun
dred per cent. profit. Washington
Star.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-01-09
DOCTOR SAID "usE cuTIcuRA"
In Bad Case Of Eczema on Child
Disease Had Reached Fearful
state-Hls Order Resulted
In Complete Cure.

when I was small was troubled
with eczema for about three months.
It was all over my face and covered
nearly all of my head. It reached
such state that 1t was just large
scab all over, and the pain and itching
were terrible. doctored with an able
physician for some time and was then
advised by him to use the Cu.icura
Remedies which / did and was en-
tirely cured. have not beep bothered
with it since. l used Cuticura Soap
and Cuticura, Ointment but do not
know exactly how much was used to
complete the cure. can safely say
hat Cuticura did lot for me. Miss
AAabel Wilson, North Branch, Mich.
Oct. 20. 1907"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-01-09
THEN 1T LOOKED ABOUT RIGHT.
Coal Dealer Understood When Told
What Load Represented.

John d. Rockefeller, Jr.. in one of
the last addresses that he made to his
Sunday school class before abandon
Ing it, said of carefulness in business:
TOO many business men are care
full on one side, their own side, only.
Thus a coal dealer whom / used to
know shouted one afternoon to an en-
ploye who was driving out Of the yard:
"'Hold on there, Jim! That coal
can't have been weighed. 1t looks
trifle large for ton to me-
Jim shouted back:
"'This amt a ton, boss. It's two
Lon.'
"'Oh, all right said the dealer, in
modified tone, Beg your pardon; go
ahead"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-01-09
SYNOPSIS.

Burton II. Barnes. wealthy American
tourfng Corsica, rescues the young Eng
iish lieutenant Edward Gerard Anstruth-
ec and his Corscan bride, Marina,
daughter of the Paolis. from the muir
derous vendetta, understanding that his
reward is TO be the hand of the, girl ne
fish lieutenant The four fly from Ajac-
cio to Marseilles on board the French
steamer Constantine. The vendetta pur-
board the train for london at Marseilles.
Marina is handed a mysterious note
which causes her to collapse and necessi-
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 secluded villa at
Nice to which the party is to be taken
in a yacht. Suspicion Is created that
Marina is in league with the Corsicans.
A man, believed to be Corregio Danella,
Is seen passing the house and Marina is
thought to have given him sign Ma
rina refuses to explain to Barnes which
fact adds to his latent suspicious. Barnes
plans for the safety of the party are
carrying their party to the local landing
Is followed by two men. One. of the
lmorsemen Is supposed to be Corregio,
They try to murder the American. The
cook on the yacht-a Frenchman is sus-
pected of completely in the plot. The
party anchors at st. Tropez The yacht
detected giving signals to the boat
Barnes attempts to throw him overheard.
but is prevented by Marina and Enid
supposed plot and is forgiven. The party
arrive at Nice and find Lady Chartris
and her daughter Maud domiciled in the
villa rented with Barnes money. Barnes
is amazed to find that Count Corregio is
at Nice and Is acting the role OF admirer
to Lady Chartris. Barnes and Enid
make arrangements for their marriage.
The net ughtens about Barnes. He re-
ceives a note from La Belle Blackwood
the American adventures. Barnes hears
that Elijah Emory, his detective, has
been murdered by the Corsicans. He
learns that the man supposed to be Cor
regio, who followed the party on their
way to the boat, was Salicet, nephew
of the count, and that Count Corregio
had been in Nice for some time prior TO
the party's arrival
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-01-09
All in the Diet,

Lean Customer want some medi.
cine or something that will put more
flesh on my bones.
Medicine Dealer (filling bottle from
large glass jar)-This will fix you.
Take tablespoonful three times a
day, eat plenty Of soup, meat, legumin.
GUS vegetables, wheat bread and fruits,
and abstain from energetic exercise.
Two-and-nine. Thanks.
Fat Customer Give minutes later)-
l want something that will relieve me
Of this superfious fat.
Medicine Dealer (filling bottle from
the same large glass jar)-This will
fix you. Take teaspoonful three
times day, abstain from soup, meat,
leguminous vegetables, wheat bread
and fruits, and take plenty of ener-
getic exercise. Two-and-nine. Thanks.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-01-09
But Not the Same.

Mushley-Indeed, yes, he's very
tender-hearted. I really believe If
beggar approached him and he had
no money about him he'd actually
take off his coat and give it to him.
Crabbe-Well, I'm not tender-heart.
ed, but some Of these nervy beggars
make me feel like taking off my coat
and giving it to them-good and
proper.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-01-09
The Willy Horse Dealer.

That's bum horse you sold me
last week." blurted the angry GUS
toner.
I'm what way?" queried the crafty
dealer, rubbing his hands.
why, you told me he would go like
the wind. We watched him all day
and couldn't see him move at ALL"
We'll, neither could you see the
nd."-Chicago News.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-01-09
Approval.

II hope your titled son-in-law will
like YOU"
Were getting on" answered Mr..
Cumrox, looking up from his check
book; The seems to think very well of
my handwriting and the kind of cigars
Observation-Disclosures Star.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-01-09
Measurino HE ipH,,.ne.

why don't you come right out and
say you don't like that man who
wants to marry your daughter?"
What for?" asked Mr.. Cumrox.
Hes popular enough with mother
and the girls now."-Washington Star.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-01-09
Why the Editor Was Absent.

AS our wife was not physically able
to put patch on our only pair Of
trousers last Saturday we could not
attend the lecture given at the First
Baptist church by Rev. Mr. Newman.
His remarks were on the Holy Land.
Hometown (Pa.) Banner
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-01-09
|E5 e. a. on zDzwGzl
ClElIC1[9[a[5(0> On1l[l,,[ Is
On the Eve of sa,aratIon.

On the Eve Of Separation.
The fool and his mWley were about
to be parted.
"Incompatibility," be explained to
the bystanders.
He might also have pleaded deser-
ton and lack of support, but he
was too busy arranging the details of
a separation.-Chica Tribune.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-01-09
important TO Mothers
Signature of LIZ

To live for others, to suffer for
others, is the inevitable condition Of
our being. To accept the condition
gladly, is to find it crowned with its
own joys.-Westcott.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-01-09
No One Could Read IL.

Doctor Ito his cook, who is just leav-
ing)-Well, Nina, / am sorry, but /
can only give you a very Indifferent
character.
Mina-Well, sir, never mind. Write
1t just as you do your prescriptions.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-01-09
A Waste of Time.

Grandma-Have you wasted any
time to-day, Margaret?
Margaret-Yes, indeed. played
bridge all the afternoon with only one
lack of cards.-Life.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-01-09

Be proud Of thu achievements OF
others. Their success is making your
work worth while.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-01-09
REORGANIZATION

Procrastination has been called the
thief Of time. 1t is also the purloin-
or OF opportunity, of wealth, and OF
All the comfort ease, luxury. indie
pendence and varied qualification
wealth affords.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-01-09
Uncertainty.

Don't you think there Is a great
deal Of pomp about that girl?"
Are You talking about her style
or her hair?"-Baltimore American.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-01-09
The Pe-ru-na Almanac in 100000
Homes

The Peruna Lucky Day Almanac has
become fixture in over eight million
homes. 1t can be obtained from all
druggists free. Be sure to inquire early.
The 1908 Almanac is already published.
and the supply will soon be exhausted.
Do not put it off. Speak for one to-day.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-01-09

oh, voiceless little tack, thou hast
No soul, no sinew and no joint,
Yet most men by thee are surprised.
You get so quickly to the point.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-01-09
We SEN Gums and rrans

Buy Furs & Hides, or tan them for robes and
rugs. N. w. Hide & Fur Co., Minneapolis.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-01-09
HE KNEW.

Father-Yes, you're regular little
pig! Wouldn't give your brother any
of that candy. Do you know what
little pig is?
Kid-Er-er-sure-er-pig is-ef
hogs little boy.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-01-09

Sportsman Ito Snobson, who hasn't
shot a single bird all day)-Do you
know Lord Peckham?
Snobson-Oh, dear, yes. I've often
shot at his house.
Sportsman-Ever hit It?
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-01-09

Too many people feather their nests
with borrowed plumes.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-01-09
PILES CURED I'm TOI4 DAYS.

AA<s1S OOhEsD IN . III IL DAISs
PAIO OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure any cas<
on icning Blind, Bleeding or Prutruding Piles in
70 IL days or money refunded. Soc.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-01-09

down on the bed, pulled out the tack.
drew long breath, and manfully con-
trolled his feelings.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-01-17
OTHER EDITORS.

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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-01-17
AS to Dawson,s Preference.

That Governor Dawson has right
to declare his preferences the same
as any other citizen will not be ques-
toned. He knows the needs of the
state and is in position to find out
who is best fitted to continue the
policies which have proved so bene-
fetal to West Virginia. Wrong ad-
ministering of policies already be-
gun might do much harm and the
necessity of naming man for gov
ernor who is in sympathy with the
present administration is evident.
The fight for the nomination is
recognized as being between swlsher
and scherr. Each claims to be in
the lead though reports from over
the state give Swisher the advant-
age. The fact that he has the con-
fidence of the present administration
places him in the race with a follow
ing which cannot be easily over
consolidation Mail.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-01-17

tiral resources We came INTO the
sisterhood OF nations an evangel OF
liberty and a herald OF better DAYS
TO the nations. But we are the
spendthrift the Waster. the Neser-
do-Well Of the nations. Beginning
in modern times with Incomparably
rich natural resources, we have raw
aged continent of Its wood and, coal
and iron, nd we smilingly face the ex-
haustion Of our bank account in
these things like a boy in the midst
OF his sowing OF Wild oats. our
forests are gone. The scattered frag-
ments left win disappear in twenty
years. The pinch of exhausting coal
fields has begun; and the best author
tiles are computing the time OF the
end of our supply. trying to deter
mine whether It win be our children
or our grandchildren who viii have
to face future without coal. We
have vast reserves OF water-power,
coal, iron and lands capable of re-
clamation and reforestation, but we
seem to have no adequate conception
of our duties toward them, to our
selves, our country or posterity. Our
soil is being washed away into the
rivers, and by them carried to the
sea. and our boosted fertility of soil
is thereby being lessened year by
year; but the irreparable drain is ig-
nored. Our neglect is almost equal
to our active waste. The vast poten-
tialities of our waterways in bearing
commerce and in furnishing power
have been neglected.
But a new era seems dawning.
President Roosevelt is bringing these
matters into the field of practical
statesmanship. The Inland Water
ways Commission has been constitute
ed by him as a great agency for point
ing out these national dangers and
coordinating the Governmental plans
for conserving our national resources.
In constructive craftsmanship, the
work outlined rises to the most ex-
allied plane. 1t demands the atten-
ton of every American. on its sue
cess depends the future. We must
make the most of what is left of our
once great estate; we must stop
waste; We must keep our natural re-
sources from the grasp of monopoly.
or We may sink to status of COM
mercial and national inferiority and
subordination.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-01-17
A Rich Trolley Route.

Commenting on a recent editorial
in this paper regarding
the success of the interurban trolley
line between Clarksburg and Fair
mont, the Grafton Sentinel says:
When the Grafton Traction Com
pany, of this city. and the Clarks-
burg Traction Company join lines the
same goodly report will follow the
connection of the two cities as has
followed the connection between
Fairmont and the FUEL City. There
is a splendid territory to be passed
over between Clarksburg and Graf
ton. Such a line would bring about
splendid development OF the whole
rich and productive country lying be-
tween the two cities. Not only is
the whole country between here and
Clarksburg underlaid with coal, but
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-01-17
Dawson's Declaration.

Governor Dawson's declaration In
favor Of the candidacy of Charles
w. swisher for governor sets at rest
the question as to where the state adj
ministration and Governor Dawson's
followers stand, and 1t carries with
it the fixed conviction that not only
are the voters for Mr.. Swisher but
the leaders as well. AS to the posi-
ton of the leaders the Charleston
Gazette, Democratic, makes the fol-
lowing unprejudiced comment:
The endorsement. by Governor
Dawson of the candidacy OF Hon. C.
w. Swisher gives the latter an ad-
vantage in the campaign for the Re-
publican nomination that it is silly
to deny or question. 1t sets at rest
all the gossip and rumors concerning
other candidates, and whatever may
have been the governors position
heretofore, it is sufficient for Swish
er's purposes to have, from this time
on, the earnest and active support
of the state administration. The
Gazette is only concerned In giving
the news and. from trustworthy data,
giving It's best opinion. We have no
interest in either Swisher or Scherr,
and 1t seems that Hearne is not con-
sidered in the>running; but our read
ers understand that we will keep
close watch and tell them how to
place their money. 1t may be set
down as settled that Governor Daw-
son understands Senator Elkins. and
fully comprehends that the unouali-
fed endorsement of the state ad-
means; and would not
take such a step, II it did not meet
with the approval, express or i'm
piled, of the senator and his friends.
As We look at the situation, from a
disiuterested standpoint, the nomina-
tion of Swisher is now almost a GER
tainty.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-01-17
Fretting for Street Cars.

Now, don't get discouraged about
the street car line. Everything is in
readiness to start the cars running
in Grafton Just as soon as the engine
arrives from the Skinner Machine
Company, which company, we under
stand, has contracted to have that
engine here on the 18th of Novem-
Der, but the shipment Of which was
delayed until the present time. Az
ter the engine arrive here It will re-
quire ten days to get it set and in
running order. and at the end Of
which time trolley cars will be mer-
rily speeding over the streets of
Grafton. And this will be much
sooner than good many people ex-
pect. The line is completed, the
trolley wires all hung, the boilers
placed, the car barn finished, and all
is in apple pie order" for the ar
rival of the engine. The company
cannot be blamed for the non-arrival
of the engine. and the officers are
doing everything in their power to
secure immediate shipment OF the
last piece of machinery needed.
Have characterization Repub-
lican.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-01-17
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Lewis snceeeds SIitcheII.


The election OF Mr.. Thomas L.
Lewis. of Bridgeport, to the presi-
dency of the United Mine Workers
is strongly foreshadowed by results
at hand. Mr.. Lewis's election to this
important position will be a source of
satisfaction to those who know him
for many reasons. First of all he is
an honest, straightforward and yigor-
GUS man. The leadership of the
United Mine Workers, which has been
held so long and worthily by John
Mitchell. will not suffer in the hands
of Thomas L. Lewis. In experience
and actual achievement in behalf OF
the miners. Mr.. Lewis stands second
to no man in the country. Second,
Mr.. Lewis is very pleasant gentle
man, who inspires good will and
friendly feeling among all with
whom he has to deal. The ability to
mingle the amenities of life, with It's
sternest realities Is no mean one,
and Mr.. Lewis possesses it in good
measure. On the whole the United
Mine Workers have undoubtedly
chosen wisely. In Mr.. Lewis they
will have an able, experienced and
worthy eader.-Wheeling Intelli-
gencer.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-01-17

The United, States ONCE OF Pub
lie Roads viii supply this paper with
practical articles on various features
81 road building and maintenance,
which viii be published from time to
time. Cur subscribers are urged to
give this matter careful consideration
and are requested to forward to this
Office for transmission to the Office
Of Public Roads any practical ques-
ton which they desire answered re-
lating;to road construction and main
tenance. Questions and answers win
be published by this paper at suit
able intervals.