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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-01-16

Only few days before the recent
operation on Mrs. Nicholas Longworth
she and her husband were at the thea
ter here as guests of Mrs. Roosevelt.
The party occupied the box which the
presidents wife always takes-the
stage box at the left of the auditorium.
Mrs. Roosevelt always takes the chair
in the front of the box in the corner
furthest from the stage.
She seems to do her utmost to for
get the attention which is always
given to the presidents box by even
a Washington audience accustomed
to the sight of official personages. She
rarely looks toward the audience.
During an act or a concert number
her attention to the stage is absolute.
In the intervals between thecc she
turns from the house and devotes her
self to talk with the other occupants
of the box. There Is no hint of super
ciliousness in her action, but rather a
shrinking dislike of publicity.
But to go back to Mrs. Longworth--
or rather to her husband. 1t was a
strictly family party in the box that
day-Mrs. Roosevelt. the Longworths,
Miss Ethel Roosevelt, Miss Hagner.
who is Mrs, Roosevelt's private sec
rotary, and, in the back of the box
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-01-16
Head Was Taken for Hat Trimming

but evidently being well entertained.
the new governess.
Mrs. Roosevelt was in her custom
airy place In the corner. Mrs. Long
worth sat next her but further back
in the box. Miss Hagner, at Mrs.
Roosevelt's request, was in the middle
front seat, and Mr.. Longworth was
just behind the private secretary.
Miss Hagner wore a large black hat.
with broad, fiat brim and dark trim
ming.
During the performance woman
sitting in the balcony happened to
glance toward the Roosevelt box, and
as she idly watched the occupants 1t
suddenly occurred to her that Miss
Hagner's hat was adorned with bit
OF trimming she had not noticed in her
earlier inspection.
Why" she said to her companion,
look at that immense pink rose on
Miss Hagner's hat! didn't notice
that before, did you?"
Her companion peered at the hat In
question.
NO" she said. Isn't II huge?"
Perfectly immense. Seems to be
out in the brim of the hat, doesn't it,"
And just then-the rose moved!
Itrwas Mr.. Longworth's bald head.
The relative positions of head and
hat made It seem from the balcony
that the crown OF the former was on
the brim OF the latter.
OF course an ordinary head would
have shown for what 1t was, but fine.
pink bald head made one of the most
startling pink roses even in this year
of startling hat trimmings.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-01-16
Pure Water for Soldier in the Field

and not only issue perfectly clear and
pleasing to the eye, but absolutely safe
as well. Through most ingenious ar.
rangement 1t is discharged almost as
cold as when 1t entered
Clear, sparkling water, by the way.
is In the majority of instances far
from being pure and safe For ex-
ample. the best filter working under
good conditions will allow from one to
five per cent of bacteria OF more to
escape, and only one per cent. may
mean that tens of thousands of these
health destroyers are contained In a
single glass of water. Sterilization is
the only proper precaution, and this
feature is recognized to such an ex-
tent that the sterilizer described has
been adopted by the United States
government and placed In universal
use In the army, marine corps, coast
and geodetic survey, isthmian canal
commission, etc. The sterilizer ban
ishes typhoid fever and all of the
multitude of water-born ailments, in
GLIDING dysentery, cholera, and the
minor, though quite important. com.
plants which induce a state OF lazi.
ness or indisposition or lack of snap
and energy disappear almost altogeth.
er. Government statistics show that
even under the most sanitary condi-
tons 1t has repeatedly reduced the
average sickness from six to five per
cent.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-01-16
SYNOPSIS.

Burton FL Barnes, wealthy American
touring Corsica. rescues the young Eng
nsh lieutenant, Edward Gerard Anstruth-
er' and his Corsican BRIDE Marina,
daughter of the Paols, from the muir
derous vendetta. understanding that his
reward is to be the hand of the girl he
hsh lieutenant. The four fly from Ajac-
clio to Marseilles on board the French
steamer Constantine The vendetta pur-
sses and as the quartet are about to
poard the train for London at Marseilles.
Marina is handed a mysterious note
which causes her to collapse and necessi-
tates postponement of the journey.
Rarnes 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
70 beat the vendetta at their own game.
For the purpose of securing the safety
OF the women Barnes arranges to have
Lady Chartris lease a secluded villa at
Nice to which the party is to be taken
~ yacht Suspicion Is created that
Marina Is In league with the Corsicans.
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
learned by the Corsicans. The carriage
IS followed eA By pI tWs mem me i3 One Of the
horsemen is supposed to be Corregto.
They try to murder the American. The
cook on the yacht-a Frenchman Is sms-
pected of completely in the plot. The
party anchors at st. Tropez. The yacht
Is followed by small boat. The cook Is
detected giving signals TO the boat.
Barnes attempts to throw him overheard,
but Is prevented by Marina and Enid.
The cook IS found to be innocent of the
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 tightens about Barnes. He re-
'ceives 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 saliceti. nephew
of the count, and that Count Correglo
had been in Nice for some time prior TO
the party's arrival. The count warns ms
would have her also involved In the muir
derolts reud
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-01-16

About an hour after this, Enid re-
turns and remarks disappointedly:
mot a word from Marina except that
1t was something entirely between her
and her husband; that we would dis
cover some day." Then she blushingly
asks: Where are you going to take
me after marriage?"
This is a proposition upon which
Barnes has been racking his brain.
He says, meditatively: "Supposing
you and go out on the yacht?"
What, alone together? Delightful,
romantic!"
Not entirely, shall take Graham
and three seamen, to sail the schoon-
err. Well only be away two or three
days"
1.-TWO or three days of happiness"
whispers the girl, radiantly, and runs
away to prepare for her coming nup-
tials.
Barnes's own preparations occupy
him most of the time till the cere-
mony, though he contrives to discuss
his yachting plans with Edwin.
''All right" answers the sailor,
Graham can take care of the schooner
as we'll as /. You leave me the bal
ance of the jackies and I'll guarantee
everything's all a-taut when you come
into port shall take no cruises into
Nice have enough here to make me
happy"
IF Emory should by any chance
turn up" remarks Barnes. keep him
with you to help YOU"
They are interrupted by the French
cook, who has come on shore in the
dingy bearing a magnificent wedding
cake that he has manufactured in
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-01-16
Duck Hawks Return to Postal Tower

into the tower, there to devour at
their leisure. Some pipes became OBJ
structed with the remnants, feathers.
bones and feet of the hawks victims,
and so the death of the marauders was
decreed
The duck howk is none too common
a bird, and ornithologists and bird
lovers generally do not think species
so interesting should be forced to ex-
tinction even though 1t does kill few
game birds. The bird lovers argued
that If killing game were to be made
capital offense a good many men
would suffer. There was a protest
against the killing of the hawks and
they We're spared.
The postoffice department building
is situated at one of the busiest cor
ners In Washington, but the fact that
the building is in the city has been
protection to the birds. 1t is not
unusual to see them shoot by the win
dows of the higher Office structures as
they go their way to the hunting
grounds.
The first assistant postmaster gen.
eral is an ornithologist, and the
chances are that II any suggestion Is
made that 1t would be good thing to
kill the hawks they will find ready
champion in Frank II. Hitchcock. The
biological survey also Is interested in
the hawks.
1t is limited also that a well-known
bear hunter, who has living headquar-
tiers in a large house on Pennsylvania
avenue, is concerned in the birds and
in their safety.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-01-16

Every winter for years a pair of
duck hawks has used the tower of
the postoffice department building on
Pennsylvania avenue as a place of
refuge. The birds are In their winter
quarters again this year, and from
their safe retreat high above the
street they make daily trips to the
Potomac, where they pick up many a
luckless coot and grebe which are
forthwith sacrificed to appease the
seemingly never completely satisfied
hawk hunger.
The duck hawk Is a cosmopolitan
bird. 1t appears in slightly varied
form in most parts of the world. The
extent Of its range has given it the
name of the wandering falcon. 1t is
true falcon, and In its life it typifies
nature at it's widest, and 1t may be
said, at its fiercest 1t Is impossible,
of course, to tell whether the pair of
falcons that is in the tower of the
postoffice building this winter is the
same pair that has lodged there
during the cold weather in seasons
past.
Three or four years ago some Of the
postoffice authorities sought permits
sion to shoot the hawks, for they were
In the habit of carrying their quarry
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-01-16

Prohibition at the national capital is
q dead issue, at least during the pres
ent congress, and. Notwithstanding the
vigorous campaign the temperance
advocates will wage this winter. there
will be no legislation which will make
Washington a dry" city.
In appointing the committee on the
District of Columbia, which formu-
lates legislation for Washington,
Speaker Cannon selected large ma
jority of members who live In the
large cities so as to secure en- with
liberal ideas, and whose experience in
the government OF municipalities will
be beneficial to this city.
When the speaker selected this com
mittee 1t was done without regard to
the temperance question, but the mem
bers were chosen solely for their quail
fications
But a canvass Of the committee dis
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-01-16

Observation-Disclosures Sam has
adopted water wagon for army use.
which, even when 1t draws its
contents from a much polluted stream.
provides his soldiers with fine fluid
with which to quench their thirst. The
secret of this is that the wagon in
question Is nothing more or less than
a complete altering and sterilizing
plant on wheels. This sterilizlpg plant
is equipped with boiler for making
steam to operate the pump and the
sterilizer, complete set of boue-black
filters and reservoir for storing the
sterile water. Along each sice are
seven faucets, so arranged tat IA
men can conveniently fill their can
teens at one time. Only a few min.
utes are required for an entire regi-
ment to obtain It's water supply.
From four to six mules are required
to draw this wagon Its steam pump
will suck water from any stream or
well, and no matter how muddy or full
of disease germs 1t may be 1t will au-
tomatically pass through the system
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-01-16
Why He Felt Good.

Seaver-What In the name OF all
that is laughable makes Sweetson feel
30 good?"
Weaver--Why, he Just won ten dol.
lars on bet
Seaver--Won ten dollars. did he?
There's always some brainless sucker
ready TO part with his hard earned
cash betting on proposition which
any child with brains enough to blow
o whistle would know was certain to
be beat. What consummate ass did
Swettson rake that ten dollars off Of?
Weaver--Why. he-errLwon 1t off
me.-Judge.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-01-16
8 spread there 70 drink the brides

is spread, there TO drink the brides
health before she fits away.
But their steps are stayed b, the
sound OF prancing steeds announcing
the coming of the belated yet only
invited guest. "Oh, at last! But you
are late" cries Prunella, ecstatically,
as she runs into the hail. Just time,
Count Cipriano, to toast the bride"
Yes. an unfortunate accident to
my horses" enters to them in soft,
southern voice from the hallway,
where Prunella is interviewing the
cavalier she has been waiting for so
eagerly.
AS this takes place, Edwin whis-
pers; IN keep my eye on the beg
gar"
"And I'll talk to the gentleman as
soon as / can get chance, and II he
doesn't give me clean bill Of
health"
The rest of Barnes's speech is inter-
rupted by the entry of the object Of
their suspicious. Count Cipriano
greets the company with extreme po-
likeness.
Upon the ceremony Marina had
looked with very pale face, but now
two hectic spots flame In either cheek
as she returns the salute of Danella,
who murmurs: "'Tis years since l
saw you-the little girl poor Musso
loved. You have grown into beauti-
full woman-you who were my dead
brothers ward"
But soon after, as the champagne
sparkles, the count toasts the bride
very CALAMITY, remarking on her
youthful English beauty. "Signore
Barnes should be a very happy man."
he whispers to her. and goes on chat
ting so unaffectedly and pleasantly
that Enid, who had looked upon his
entrance as if he were Mephisto HIM
self, begins to think this pleasant
voiced but vivacious-mannered gentle
man is not so dangerous as she sus-
pected.
Dressed in the deep mourning OF
southern France, the high Corsican
hat he still carries In his hand lends
picturesqueness to Cipriano's costume.
Notwithstanding his somber garb,
soon the gentleman is laughing with
Lady Chartris; Maud driving her
mother distracted by crying: I'm
only IL, but I'm as tall as the bride,
amt I, mamma, dearP" and standing
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-01-16
District Committee Opposes Dry Town

closes the fact that II the question Of
prohibition is presented 1t will be
pigeonholed by a large majority.
There are 10 members, IL of whom are
from the large cities and eight from
the small towns, three Of them being
opposed to prohibition.
A large lobby is maintained here by
the prohibition forces. and immediate
ly after the holiday recess its mem
bers will begin to lombard the mem
bers of the house, and particularly the
District of Columbia committee, with
a view to forcing some legislation. But
the anti-prohibitionists have l3 votes
out OF 10 of the District of Columbia
committee, and, unless all signs fail,
Washington will be wet" for two
years longer.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-01-16

the schooner's galley. my offering
to your BRIDE" remarks the culinary
artist. This will be the browning
glory of your noces, Monsieur Barnes.
am to cook for you on your wedding
cruise. / must walk into Villefranche
TO get supplies"
The American is minded to call him
back and caution the fellow to have
quiet tongue, but Maud breaks in
upon him in all the glories of her
child maid-of-honor frock. crying:
THE notary is here and the minister
has arrived"
Soon after the party assemblies In
the parlor, which has been decked
with the flowers of southern France,
and Miss Anstruther comes down to
them looking in her fresh beauty.
with her modest blue eyes filed with
love. very bridelike She is in an ex-
quisite summer yachting costume. all
lace and sheer muslin. through which
her fair arms and shoulders CLEAN like
chiselled ivory. A hat of white plumes
and ribbons graces her golden hair.
Il didn't put, on an evening gown"
she whispered, 80 I'm ready to go on
board, Burton, Immediately after the
ceremony"
my heavens, no bridal veil," flut-
tiers Lady Chartris; then she cries In
a tone OF dismay; land Count Cipri-
ano Is late"
But without waiting for him, the
English divine having made the neces-
sary official arrangements as prescrib-
ed by the French law, the civil con-
tract is hastily signed before the no
tary, Edwin acting as Ends guardian
and giving his formal consent
Then what is to Miss Anstruther her
real wedding begins. the sacrament of
the English church. She standing be-
fore the divine, giving her assent
modestly. but very firmly. Barnes max
ing the responses ardently and deter
minedly, and thinking even as he
puts the ring upon his brides finger:
"It is a kind of curious feeling, getting
married with revolver In your hip
pocket ready for business"
A moment later the usual congratu-
lations and kisseG have been given.
the party are about to turn to the din
ing-room, where the wedding supper
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-01-16


up back to back with Enid. making a
great Juvenile display Of baby waist
and pink silken stockings.
It's her high-heeled slippers" cries
her mother, angrily. THE deceitful
child is standing on tip-toe!"
ma fol, la petite is anxious to be
married herself" smiles Cipriano.
Amt II" cries Maud, merrily. Ask
mamma for me, count"
"Oh, mercy the champagne has
gone to the minx's head" gasps Lady
Chartris, savagely. But Corregio has
again devoted his attention to Marina.
AS well he may; her dark, liquid eyes
carrying in their depths the passion
of the south, yet always seeming to
ask this man a pathetic question
one his orbs refuse to answer, though
several times there is so amorous a
CLEAN In them that the young English
husband would like to take their own
er by the throat.
At the first opportunity while the
ladies are gathered about Enid talk
ling to her of her yachting cruise,
Barnes says to Danella: "A few words
in private with you. please. coyEs"
Certainly, was about 10 request
that myself" remarks Cipriano.
Perhaps the garden would be more
secluded" and the American. ready
for action. keeping his eye upon his
visitor, politely opens the door and
bows him out into the grounds.
His visitor walks well into the shade
of the orange ad citron trees. passing
to where rift In the foliage permits
view of the boat landing, which In
the coming night is now hardly dis
cernible. Here he pauses carelessly,
his brilliant orbs occasionally directed
toward the water A m-onent later he
observes quietly: "Yesr wedding
made me sad. Signore."
(TO BE CONTINUjED)
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-01-16
A Close Contest

"My neighbor on one side is young
father and on the other music-nSld
amateur, and between their praises If
their respective possessions. sn
nearly crazy"
whats the trouble2"
zone has a grand baby and II /,
other, a baby grand."-Baltima e
American.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-01-16

The revenue from the frog industry
In Louisiana is something over $780,
900 per annum. The frogs are ship.
ped alive In barrels, packed in moss
over 100000 barrels of this living
freight are shipped yearly-some go
Ing west as far as California. OF
course. they are no ordinary frogs. but
are carefully raised and fattened. be
ing fed on bread. meal and cracklings
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-01-16
An important Item.

This scheme of life," said a young
lady to well.known doctor OF phil.
osophy, seems hardly worth while.
On the whole, ! have come to the con-
clusion that the game Is not worth the
candle"
That depends-that depends" and
the gray-haired sage shook his head
Upon what?"
THAT depends upon what you want
to do by candle-light. "-Judge.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-01-16
Ever DistrustfuI.

why didn't you vote for my
friend?" asked the politician. He's
the most popular man In the state"
That's the reason" answered Farm
er Corntossel. Il never yet see man
that made business Of bein' popular
who had much of liking for real hard
work. Star.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-01-16

II have seen London" said the
speaker, waving his left arm, II have
ridden through the streets OF Paris; I
have stood among the monuments Of
Berlin; | have Toasted my eyes upon
the beauties of Vienna; have gazed
upon the eternal hills Of Rome,
and l."
Yes" interrupted man In the
gallery. but I'll bet you $40 you've
never seen Main street in Scrubty.
grass. Pa" Chicago Record Herald.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-01-16
The Main Thina.

She Earnestly --Reginald would
you die for me?
He trapturously) - Darling. you
know | would!
She (artlessly) -Reggy. how much
life Insurance do you carry?-Balti
more American.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-01-16
Unfortunate.

I met a legless man one day.
poor unfortunate, who begs
From everyone who goes his way
A railroad train cut OF his legs.
"Oh luckless, legless man." ] said.
"Your plight my soul with pity fiils.
Your legs are gone"-I bowed my head
However do you foot your billsY'
Detroit Free Press.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-01-16
Busy.

"Are you working hard these days7"
asked one New Yorker
Yes" answered the other.
II haven't seen you at the Office
mo; one day I've been busy get
ting my money out of the bank for
fear the financiers would get 1t, and
the next I've been busy putting 1t back
for fear the burglars would get IT,
Washington Star.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-01-16
A Harmony Of Idea.

These frenzled flnanciers somewhat
initiate Nero in their methods of de
struction."
How sog"
He fiddled when Rome was ruined
Now they do the running to the tune
of loot."-Baltimore American.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-01-16
pays of Trial.

Old Santa Claus we've sought to paint
AS good and kind as could be: L
IL he Is not n perfect saint,
The Christmas shopper should be.
Washington Star.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-01-16
The Mean Man AGAIN.

Where are you going, my SOM"
asked the old farmer.
Going down back OF the barn to
play circus" replied the freckle-faced
lad.
Circus, Ell? Well. take this saw
and saw up half cord OF wood be-
fore you start. You'll need some saw
dust for the circus rings. Puck.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-01-16
Surveying Marks Have Disappeared,

The United States government and
that Of Canada are resurveying the
boundary lines between the latter
country and ours as far east as Yer.
mont. Many of the marks had disap
peared.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-01-16
Foxy.

A fox who was awfully US
Saw dog OF remarkable sis.
He ran a full mile,
Then said with smile,
"That canine needs specs for his u.s."
Judge
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-01-16
|fA, a. e. aSE9l G2zsAl
(5EIUC1[1[a[5[D~ 25GlD[L[ IS
A Deserved Rebuke.

Deserved Rebuke.
Mrs. de Close-Willie. what have
you been doing?
Willie--I bin skatin'.
Mrs de Close--Nonsense You
haven't been out of the house.
Willie-Well, bin skatin' on make
b'lieve Ice with the skates you prom
Used me last birthday
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-01-16

Mr.. Squiggs-He made his money in
automobiles and football.
Miss De Kollety--IIe doesn't look
like sporting man.
Mr.. Squiggs--No; he's DOCTOR
Chicago Daily News
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-01-16

Europe's Output Of Sugar.
Europe's output Of sugar for 1907 Is
about 6,2SS, 900 tons.