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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-02-13
MACHINE WAS ALL RIGHT.
Figured SO Well Merchant Decided
That He Needed Two.

Sir" said the man as he entered
tde office, II wish to exhibit to you
ny universal calculating machine
thing that should be found in the
counting room of every business man.
1t will add, Subtract, divide, multiply.
and there Is no such thing as failure"
II have heard of It," replied the mer-
chant, "but l never understood 1t was
much Of success" 20, sir, but II Is
perfection! Give me any example
you will, and l will guarantee a cor
rect solution" Very well. bought
two dozen leghorn chickens at SO
each. built coop at an expense
OF $50. In one year bought $25
worth of feed. In the same year
got six eggs. What was my profit or
loss for the year,? why, you paid
out 1927 and got back about 20 cents
In actual figures, your loss was
s126.S0." Il guess that's correct"
sighed the merchant. "and you may
leave me two machines. I'll keep one
busy on my chickens and the other
figuring out how I UGH profit l make
in raising my own celery and Gu
cumbers."
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-02-13

rocky shore. As Marina's feet touch
the soil, she looks at it passionately
and murmurs bitterly: ITO think that
l come back to my native island with
the hands of so many OF the friends
of my childhood against me, with so
many hearts that once turned toward
me turned away" Then she draws her
self up and says desperately, yet
proudly: But / will show to them my
hands are free of the blood of To-
masso Monaldi."
Clambering over the sea-washed
rocks. they reach the green woodland.
and soon through its soft foliage Of
lex, beech and wild citron, tread a
romantic path that leads them to the
more dusty highway which skirts the
coast, slightly to the south OF the lit
tie quay of Sagone. This Marina says
is fortunate, that they need not excite
curiosity by passing through the sea-
side village to reach the road to vico,
by which they will strike east to reach
the vast glen between Monte Rotondo
and Monte Del Orc.
A little while along this road, roast.
ing beneath the hot sun and stifled
by the dust Of early summer. when
Marina says, pointing to a farmers
house: stay here and I'll bargain for
the use Of two of the native ponies ]
see In his barnyard."
A few minutes Of apparently excited
gesticulation and talk with the peas
ant who Is hoeing In his field, and she
brings into the road two sturdy, shay
gy brown ponies.
Mounting astride one of these, Cor
sican fashion, Marina says almost
gaily: 1--WE have the beasts for week
at 30 francs apiece. Now / feel at
home again."
Upon the other Barnes would dash
forward, but some very serious words
from his companion stop him. at was
Luz ~ l saw that farmer. He said: I
would give you a more gentle beast,
girl, had not four men three hours ago
engaged my gentle Mandalina for a
lady's use. OF course, my best was at
Signore Salicetis order. / had heard
him speak up in the mountains at the
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-02-13
A Valentine Fan.

children's faces in colonial headgear,
is decidedly effective and really ser
viceable, for it is made of stiff paper
and could be used.
Cards that may be used as book.
marks or to hang on gas jets, knob
or a. dresser or bureau, are always
acceptable. Some of these, made in
Dutch designs that are so popular, are
stunning because of the combinations
of colors and the quaint costumes
worn by the peasant children, who
are shown in the act of carrying wa
ter. Heart cards, with cupids, red
hearts and arrows are also pretty and
are always in demand.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-02-13
THE LOVE AFFAIRS OF
GEORGE WASHINGTON
BY VALERIE HOPE
copyrIsAs. l,s, BY ". Q. Chapman

We are so accustomed to pictures
Of George Washington In rigid atti-
tude. with sternly compressed lips
and generally forbidding expression,
that we forget he was ever young and
human being Of flesh and blood like
the rest of US.
Instead Of being a cold FLOODED
prig Washington was magnetic in per-
sonality and great social favorite.
He was the finest horseman In Vir-
ginia, an exceedingly graceful dancer
and a dandy In ruffles, gold lace, vel
vet, silk stockings and diamond
buckles, who caused furry in femi
nine hearts whenever he appeared.
Young Washington was always fall
ing in love, and after his engagement
to Mrs. Custis was announced his
mother wrote to friend: II have had
great deal of trouble with George,
but 1t is all over now" His first at
tack of the heart occurred when he
was Is years old, and the object of
his affections was Miss Frances Alex
ander, aged II. whose fathers plan
tation adjoined Mount Vernon.
Imagine him pining and signing and
grating his teeth in despair, just like
any young American lover In these
days! 1t is amusing now, but at that
time it was very serious matter to
George Washington! Not much is
known of this courtship, and soon
after he lost his heart to Miss Lucy
Grymes, whom he often referred to
afterward as his "Lowland Beauty"
About this time Washington wrote
letter to Dear Sally" in which he
said: Il am almost discouraged from
writing to you as this is my fourth to
you since l reed any from yourself.
hope you'll not make the Old Proverb
good out of sight out of Mind as it's
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-02-13

one of the greatest pleasures in living
in Fairfax in often hearing from you
and hope you'll not deny me.
81 pass the time much more agree
bier than what imagined / should as
there's very agreeable Young Lady
Lives in the same house where re-
side Miss Mary Cary that in great
measure cheats my sorrow and defect
edness tho not so as to draw my
thoughts from your Parts. could
wish to be with you down there with
all my heart but as 1t is a thing al
most impractakable, shall rest my
self where am with hopes of shortly
having some minutes of your transac-
tions."
So we find the susceptible George
interested in three fair damsels at
once: Sally" the "Lowland Beauty"
and Miss Mary Cary, which recalls the
story Of the man who could never
shoot a bird, because just as he had
aimed and was ready to shoot at one
bird another bird few in the way.
In 1853 Lucy Grymes, the Lowland
Beauty, married Henry Lee and be-
came the mother of Lighthouse
Harry" the Custer Of the revolution.
One of Washington's most serious
love affairs was with Miss Mary Cary,
and there is no doubt that she was in
love with him, but her father pre-
vented the marriage by handing out
the Alaskan negative.
There Is a letter on record In which
Washington asked Mr. Fauntleroy's
permission to make proposal of mar
riage to his daughter in the hope of
revocation Of former cruel SEN
tence" But the fathers reply was
unfavorable, as usual, and Miss Betsy
afterwards married Thomas Adams of
Williamsburg. 1t Is tradition of
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-02-13
kneIt at eeauty,s shrine.

The valentines of days of yore show
the man always in the role of a sup
plant. He was at all times, either
figuratively or literally. on his knees.
His lady love was queen, a goddess.
a being so far above him that the most
he could hope was that she might be
touched by his devotion, take pity on
the tumult of his affections. and deign
to cast him look of encouragement
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-02-13

decided that he had more time than
he had supposed!
Upon reaching the house he was in.
troduced to the fascinating widow,
Mrs. Martha Parke Gusts, and we
can imagine the coy glances of this
enticing young creature, for it was
case of love at first sight. And In
stead of getting away in few hours
as he had intended, old Bishop, the
coloneps servant, held his horse In
readiness for hours and hours. But
his master didn't come. In fact his
delighted host had little difficulty in
persuading him to stay until the next
day.
Washington had just returned from
a brilliant campaign, was gallant,
young and handsome, and the clever
widow didn't lose any time bringing
down her game! A few days later Col.
Washington visited Mrs. Gusts at her
own beautiful home and this time he
offered his heart and sword with sue
cess. 1t is quite evident that pro-
pitious reception awaited him, for on
the way to the house he asked a slave
IL Mrs. GUSTS was at home, and he
said, yes, sab, / reckon you'se the
gentleman what's 'spected" They
did not meet again till their marriage
six months later.
At that time Martha Gusts was 81
years old-just three months younger
than her fiance. She was short, had
eyes that snapped, her manner was
very gay. and she was thought by
some to be the most beautiful woman
in America. She was the wealthiest
woman in the old dominion and the
mother of four children. two Of whom
were living. The marriage took place
at the home of the bride in January,
1859. The exact date Is uncertain.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-02-13

that town that after her rejected suit
or became famous and visited Will
liamsburg as the guest of the people
she watched the triumphant pageant
from a window and when the great
hero saw her he waved his sword and
saluted her, whereupon the lady faint.
ed away.
On another occasion he fell In love
with Miss Mary Phillipse, the beauti-
full daughter of wealthy Englishman
who lived in a superb mansion on the
Hudson near West Point. Washing.
ton promptly proposed. but was told
that somebody else's coquette was al.
ready engaged to be married. Wash,
ington said afterward that he thought
things might have resulted differently
II he had waited "till the lady was in
the mood"
Washington was too wise to turn
into a woman hater merely because
he had been thrown down three times
in succession. He knew there were
plenty Of pretty fish in the aquarium
and that It would be only a matter OF
time when he'd make good catch
That time came just two years after
he was Tilted by Miss Phillipse, and
it happened in this way: Col Wash.
ington was on his way to Williams
burg on official business, and while
crossing Williams ferry was accosted
by a hospitable old gentleman, who
asked him to rest while at his home
in the neighborhood. The colonel
answered that his pressing business
would not permit the time. But, as
an inducement, the old gentleman
mentioned that among the guests at
his house was the handsomest young
widow in all Virginia! That changed
matters. The young colonel smiled.
hesitated, and then-Well then he
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-02-13
Loves darts
Cleave hearts
Through mail 81

Surely it was pretty enough token
to win the affection of any maid.
These eighteenth-century valentines
were indeed labors of love, and small
wonder that on that day the bellies
heard the fall of the knocker with
eager anticipation.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-02-13
Pretty Love Tokens Of the Past.

Sir Walter Scott, in his Fair Maid
Of Perth" on st. Valentines day. has
his hero send the heroine a small ruby
cut In the shape of heart transfixed
with golden arrow, the gem being
inclosed in tiny purse made of links
of finest steel. Around the edge OF
the purse was engraved:
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-02-13

Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massa-
chusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont,
North Carolina, South Carolina,
Georgia and Kentucky. The inscrip-
ton within the scroll, in the quaint
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-02-13
Looking Forward.

Perhaps the day win come when
Cupid must don evening dress for din
ner, make his rounds in an automo-
bile, and use smokeless rife to fire
his love arrows.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-02-13

many years. For, unlike the average
type, that is so perishable, these are
more substantial-like pictures-and
are really ornamental enough to hang
on wall or TO use on bedroom
table. They differ from the ordinary
styles in that there are comparatively
few verses or lines relating to the
day or conveying messages OF love.
In addition to these changes, there is
another marked one, that is the abb
sence of glittering gold or silver
decorations, which save the valen-
tines from being gaudy. The colors
used are conservative, too, and alto
gether they will make desirable pres
ents for girls and young women, for
they are free from silly sentimen-
tality and are quite artistic in de-
sign.
A strikingly pretty valentine that
is fraught with meaning but unaccom-
panied by verses Is splendid repro
duction Of an old English coach, cor
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-02-13
Grand Jury Kept Busy

The grand Jury of New York coun-
ty returns on an average sixty-four In
dictments each day.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-02-13

UGH quaint and attractive
valentines are shown In
the shops this season that
the giving of them will
doubtless find more favor
with children and grown
ups. too. than IL has In
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-02-13

So rare she is, so fair she is.
I'm happy only whore she is.
To see beauty CLEAN of her.
Then when away 10 dream OF her,
Makes even, absence a delight,
Iliumined by reflected light.
So good she Is, so pure she is.
OF woman's best I'm sure she is;
And love has opened the door TO me,
So what can life give more 10 me?
No merit in myself I see.
Yet her dear hand has lifted me.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-02-13

was st. Valentines day
and Freda Traumer was
bustling about the kitchen
making great preparations.
Prof. Max was coming to
tea, and, In Freda's opin-
ion. this teacher of astron-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-06

to the in3ury5of the people of the Uni. ted states."
 Raps General Wood.
 Mr., Fitzgerald inquired why 1t would not be good idea to send Doctor" Wood out. onto thes arid lands of the West The President he said. had ale ready exiied one officer because he thought differently from somebody,
 In the opinion of Mir Butler. Penn syivania. the proposed addition to Fort Mckinley was almost outrageous piece of extravagance;" General Wood was dsfended by Mir. Keller, Ohio. who said that that officer was conscientious ana capabl and one who had spent most of hiss mature life in the army. The proposed appropriation was also criti- eized by Mr. Sherley, Kentucky.
 The motion by MT Hay to strike out the provision was carried unanimous ly. W
 Amendments were agreed to an. propriating $16.500 for an addition to Fort Ogiethorpe. Ga, and inerea sin s by e1o0.0o0 the sum originally carried by the bill for the military prison al Fort sLeavenworth, Kas
 A motion by Mir. Payne. N. T., at 5:i5 o'clock. to take a recess until tomorrow. was voted down. 74 to isl most of the Republicans voting in tn, negative.
 The sundry civil bill was laid asid, and the House proceeded to other bus mess. r
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-06
COULD oPrrMrsrrC.
Says Corner in Finsneisl situstion Hss Been Turued.


 Says Corner in Finsneisl situaticn Hss
 Been Turned.
 New York. May 5.--cseerge J. Goula said yesterday that he thought the corner had been turned in the financial situation and while hs locked for some what unfavorabis raiiroad earnings perhaps until July, he was inclined to take an optimistic view cf the outlook, He said that while all roads would not be able to borrow with the same fa- ciiity as tho Fennsyivania, he was of the opinion that the success of the Pennsylvania and the Interborough Rapid Transit issues had made 1t nneas- ureably easy for other roads to place loans.
 MT. Gould says he attached q great deal of importance to the change that has taken place in the attitude of the political leaders of Texas toward the railroads of that state. Mir. Gould said the change in the sentiment of ths people in Texas with respect to the railroads had also become pronounced within the last three weeks. He be- lieves that in this more friendly sent- iment on the part of the politicians and the people will gradually become gen. erai throushout the United States. He attributes the Improvement in the out. look to the Supreme Court decision in the rate cases.
 Referring to the Western Union Tel. l egraph Company, Mr. Gould said that the company has $l.oooooo cash in the bank, was paying all its expenses promptly and that operating expenses had been so much reduced that nei earnings. despite . falling off in gross have not recently shown any mate rial loss.
 Substantial progress is still beins marked, he said. in the construction oi l the Western Pacific.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-06
REPEATS TESTIMONY
JOHN NORRIS AND PAPER TRUST
 INVESTIG ALTON.
HOeclarea That ManSfact1rers Bought Large woodland Tracts in tonn- ada and Marked Up Prices
 on ThemRelVea.

Washington, May 5.-Iohn Norris of New York. the representative of the American Newspaper Publishers As- sociation, today repeated his statement before the House Committee nvestt- gating the wood pulp and print paper industry, that the American paper manufacturers have bought large tracts of woodland in Canada, investing from S3. 900 900 to $400O.o00, and charged that instead of cutting the timber on this land, which they have bought with almost recklessuess," they have gone into the market and artihciaAy marked up the prices on themselves.
 He protested that the American con aumers should not be saddled with the nenaltIes of any such speculation. He expressed the opinion that paper can he made for S20 ton at a modern mill.
 MT. Norris read figures from an Ot- +awa paner to show that the claim of tha paper manufacturers that the in crease in the cost of making paper was due to the increase Tn the cost or wood. was not correct
 wood used by the paper makers" he ssid "I think nearly 50 per cent of that used in the East, has been ob- taIrad by paper makers from Canada. The figures for 1905, 1906 and 1907 ac- tually show a decrease per cord value for the year 1907 as compared with the vear 1905. In 1905 there were export ss from Canada to the United States Soas43 cords, valued at $2,s0o.So4. an average per cord of $4.Ss. Fer the
 wear i906 the exports amounted to SiI2sS cords, valued at s2.64s.lo6. h | 1907 they were 62S,s44 cords valued al
 SS74s.soS. These figures show a re. duction from s4.3s per cord in 1905 tc SSSI in 1906 and S4.S7 in. 1907.
 q do not pretend from these figures | 4o Sav that there has not been an in. | cyAsss in the cost of wood pulp at the mil to the paper makers said Mr | Norris "but am prepared to show thai 1rhatsver increase there has been in tho l price of pulp wood at the mills hai Keen ihe result of artihciality."
 | Reference was made to the hearings h.fors' tbe ways and Means Commit. | tee when the Dingley tatlm bill wal
 under consideration and the denial oi
 Nins ifo, was contemplated to raise ths
 nrice of paper. one of the things v,
 want this Committee to establish" said | Mr Norris 'is that when tne paper
 ynanufS cturers appeared before thu ways and Means Committee on Deeen,
 Der sl. 1888, they misied and dsesivst Congfsss'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-06

srom crouinent outside ofhciais. in- eiudine governors of states. mayors of cities and heads of the principal poii- ticaI and commercial organizations to make the event one of the most i'm. portant of the kind in the history of the capital. The principal speeches veit. Secretary Root, Ambassador Na- buco, of Brasil. and Andrew Carnegie. will have an international signincance, as the structure which Is to be erect. cd is to be the permanent home In Washington of an institution devoted to the development of peace. friend ship and commerce among the Amert- can republics.
 The Invocation will be delivered by Cardinal Gibbons and the sbenedietion will be pronounced by Bishop Grams ton. the dean of the Protestant Clergy in washington.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-06
"WHIRLWIND
 CAMPAIGN' Johnson Men Are Active and Vigorous. THE MONTGOMERY MEETING Johnson Speakers Will Be Heard
 at Grand. The Johnson Men Are AIready cIsiHins Jenerson County For The Mia nesotiap--Csmpsisn win
 Touch Every cepnty.

Ioesi supporters of Governor John A. Johnson for the Democratic Presi- dential nomination completed their er. engagements yesterday for the eis initisi rally to be held in the Grand Tneatie tomorrow night beginning at o'clock. The occasion Is expected to bring out an enthusiastic body of men residins in and around Montgomery who are active workers in behalf of Governor Johnson or believe ip him strongly.
 Some of the speakers will be im- ported and some will be drafted from the local field. The visiting speakers will be ex-Congressman Sidney J. Bowie, ex Congressman Jesse F. Stall ings and Hon. P. O. Strom, the latter of Minnesota. This Is an array Of speakers in themselves guaranteed to draw a good crowd tomorrow night, and they will be supplemented by local talent.
 There are great predictions about the Johnson boom in Alabama. Word comes from Birming gham that this can- didate for the Presidential honors. the discovery of Henry Watterson. ts going to sweep Jefferson county. It Is known that many weeks ago there ex- isted. strong nucleus of Johnson following.
 Now the movement is spreading southward, 1t is said. and is sweeping down through Montgomery to radiate from here It is understood that Mo- bile will spruce up for the task. Work : CTS in behalf of the big Minnesotan' s candidacy seem to be willing and in- dustrious here of late. It seems to be a condition general over the entire United States. In every State prac- ticaily where instructions have not been cast for Bryan there is ssnti' ment for another candidate, mostly Johnson.
 But 1t Is not alone In the cities of the State that the Johnson whirlwind cam paign will be conducted. It will be showed into the remotest counties and the leaders claim there will be no let-up.
 The exact plan of campaign has not been announced by the Johnson en- thusiasts. It seems, however, that \ will assume the nature of an exposi' ton of the great ability and running running down of Bryan and his doe trines That was what Wattersof urged about Johnson--his unexamplet running ability in the doubtful states
 It is understood that the Johnson leaders are going to ask the voters o Alabama far and wide. emphatically the question: Do the Democrats van the man with the best chance to win They claim that a man who swept [ soiidly Republican State like Minnesota for so important an office as Governo has shown that he has wonderful re serve for@sgitttnE thar."-0 ------'
 The name of Johnson will be put ol the Alabama primary ballot for mark ing on May IS. It is now less thai two weeks before that day arrives And in those days 1t Is predicted ther will be the swiftest 'lastsquarter'' ex ertion an opposing candidate of Bryal ever faced on the part of Alabami DAmocracy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-06
SALARIES ARE REDUCED.
Phiilppane Assembly Begins Considera- tson of AppropFiefton Bill.


 tion of AppropFiafton BiiI. Manila, May k.--The assembly has begun consideration of the appropria- ton committees nnal measures. The salary reductions are more sweeping than anticipated. The salary of the governor general is reduced 10000 pesos and practically every other efi- eial is reiueed in sums varying from twenty to forty-fve percent.
 The forestry bureau is merged with the land department and the civil ser vice has been merged with the audit ing bureau. The American officials ars most seriously affected and 1t is be- lieved the eomnlfesion will reject the majority of the proposals. The Aneri' can officials and merchants are disturb ed over the proposals which many as. sert are clearly racial and designed tt make it impossible for Americans te 1 fill positions In the civil service. They | pronounce the movement pelitlcA | play on the pre1udices of the Filipnoi and fear Is expressed that whatever the outcome may be, tt will prove diff ! ncult Tn the furture to secure recruit, in America for this branch of the civi | service.