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

From bath towel which Is worn In
spots a serviceable pair OF slippers
may be made. or course. the towel
must not be too worn: select the two
best pieces for the slippers. You sure
ly have in your possession a pair OF
wornout rubbers and these may be
used as a pattern.
Cut the uppers from the sole and
then spread them on the two pieces OF
towel and trace: use the sole OF the
rubber for a pattern for the sole OF
the slipper. Sew together with the
seams or rough clges to the o'iside.
Now bind them with narrow white
tape to finish these seams OF
Make the seam Of the heel tat and
bind with the tape. Buy a piece OF
coarse lace or crocheted edge and fin
ish the. top of the shoes with this.
Then work eyelets In either pink. blue
or white wash cotton around the top
near the edge and through these
string tape with which to tie the slip
pers on.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-01-09
BOOK FOR PINS AND NEEDLES.
Combination Very Convenient to Have
at Hand.

1t is often very convenient to have
a pin-cushion and needle-book at hand
hanging from the corner of the
looking-glass on ones dressing-table.
and in the little sketch which is given
herewith an ingenious arrangement is
shown whereby these two useful
articles may be combined in one.
The pin-cushion is of an ordinary
ablong shape, covered with pale green
linen upon which pink roses are dain-
tily embroidered in wreath design,
while the edges are outlined with
darker green silk cord.
The needle-case has pale green
linen cover with the word Needles"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-01-09
Why Gambler Was Turned Down

and came to the conclusion that man
who could ask for millions as another
man might ask for hundreds would be
too easy mark for the beguiling ones
of the agricultural department.
Mr.. Cannon therefore refused to
give Mr.. Gambler the place on the ag-
ricultural committee and gave him ter
ritories instead. In refusing the agri-
cultural committee berth to the Missis-
sippian the speaker made the only re-
fusal exception to the rule of granting
requests for committee places made
on behalf of the Democrats by John
Sharp Williams. Gambler alone was
singled out for denial, and to-day he
refuses to be comforted.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-01-09
Furniture RepaIrers.

The large furniture houses have men
to go around and fix up any scratch or
damage customer may find In goods
he has bought. His presence In
house, with his snug kit Of tools and
polishes. usually emphasizes the wab-
bly, legs Of an old chair. the scar In
the table top which Freddie's shoe
made months ago and score of other
things with which the repair man has
no concern. But he fixes them readily
enough. though sometimes pressed for
time, and he always carries away a
good-sized tip. Some days the money
thus earned ION the side" exceeds the
repairer's salary frota the firm, IN. Y.
Sun.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-01-09

mond who walked over to the desk Of
John Sharp Williams not long ago,
called him liar, received the retort
courteous in the way of a blow and
then returned in kind.
At distance the Missouri repre-
sentative looks like man Of rs; at
close range he looks like a man of
IS. Most people see him at a dis
lance - the gallery distance - and
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-01-09

with the view of securing the best
possible balloon which the latest do
velopments in aerial navigation can
produce The balloon is to be of silk,
;Afiated with hydrogen capable of
carrying two people weighing $50
pounds. with 100 pounds of ballast,
must be capable of making speed Of
20 miles per hour in still air, though
a lower speed may be proposed at re-
duced cost, down to 16 miles, or a
higher speed up to "a miles at an en-
HANGED cost. 1t must make an endur-
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-01-09
FLOWERS SEEN ON GOWNS.
Simple Daisy Especially Has Become
Very Popular.

The fad for flowers has brought
back at least one simple thing of the
past-the little field daisy. Lovely
gowns Of white tulle for debutantes
are being made with no trimming
whatever except the dainty pink
tipped daisy and the ribbon which
frames it. Small punches of the little
field flowers with its buds and green
leaves are scattered at intervals
above the hem Of the skirt, while the
lowest bodice is decorated with a
huge bunch of them.
There are no end of ways to use
these inexpensive artificial blossoms,
and the chances they offer for touch
ing up a white gown are many. One
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-01-09
NREcRUiTING !
II STATION j

It is so difficult to induce men to enter
the army and navy.
The publication makes a volume of
100 printed pages, profusely Illus
trated. The Illustrations convey in
the most graphic manner an idea of
the slender proportions to which Uncle
Sans regular army is now reduced in
point of numbers. A full page fronts
piece depicts company of infantry
starting from Fort Niagara on 81
day practice march, with nine men in
the ranks, although the authorized
strength was 65 men, and some of the
other pictures show an even worse
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-01-09
Broken Hair.

When the hair becomes broken and
thin there is always a reason for IL.
Ill health, worry, lack of care Of the
scalp or late hours will often make the
hair appear disconsolate and discour.
aged.
A course Of scalp treatments and
regular electric brushings will act as
a gladstone tonic to q depleted halo.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-01-09

girl has outlined the decolletage OF a
simple white net party dress with the
heads only set on like buttons among
the tiny fluted rufles Of the net
Flowers are also being much used to
outline the arms eyes of sleeveless
gowns, and girl with one or two
white dresses would find few sets
of flowers of different varieties an
easy way to vary her party dresses.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-01-09
PRETTY WRAP OF CROCHET.
Directions for Making the Garment
and Its Border.

This Ia very handsome wrap, and
Is easily made. 1t may be worked in
Shetland or Ivorine wool. Three
ounces are required Of the latter,
rather less Of the former. A medium
size bone hook should be used.
Work chain liz yards in length,
turn and work double treble into the
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-01-09

ern state In the last congress Eze-
kiel Samuel made a speech in favor Of
a bill appropriating large sum of
money for the Improvement of the
Tombigbee river. Mr.. Gambler came
within an ace of making the Tombig-
bee as famous. temporarily at least,
as Private John Allen, fellow Missis-
sippian. made the town Tupelo.
There were prose and song In equal
measure in the Mississippian's plea
for the Tombigbee. He wanted a
huge sum of money, but prose and
song failed of their purpose. notwith-
standing the fact that the house had
a light and an agreeable time of 1t for
several hours while the loyal Missis-
sippian held forth in his plead2gs.
Now as for Mr.. Gamblers right to
growi at Speaker Cannon. The Re-
publican chieftain wants to keep down
the appropriations this winter. For
some reason or other he has an idea
that the agricultural department is
likely to have some special pleaders
for money before the committee on ag-
riculture- Representative Gambler was
a member OF this committee in the
last congress. and he wanted to be a
member of II In this congress. Mr..
Cannon. however. remembered the
plea for the millions for the improve
ment of the Tombigbee river that the
Mississippian had made last year
with q perfect face I'D perfect faith.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-01-09
What He Wanted.

Captain of the Regiment-Men,
want man of nerve for hazardous
piece of work. A man who cannot be
repulsed and man afraid of no one.
Volunteer-Captain. I'm your man.
| used to be book agent.-Detroit
Free Press.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-01-09
unincums,sred.

In the course of an examination OF Q
negro witness In the Jackson, Miss.
chancery court few weeks since. the
attorney asked: Are there any In
cumbrances on your land?" Nav.
subj" responded the witness. "nothin'
but pines. Law Notes.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-01-09
The Bow a Housewreeker.

The best gift for a boy. according
to thu society for the promotion OF In.
dustrfal education. Is box Of car
penter's tools. A box OF tools for a
boy is all right In "a home where the
furniture Is too hard to saw.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-01-09

same silk or brocade, and sewn to the
piece of material at the back. while a
ribbon loop tied in pretty bow in the
center serves to hang the pocket
against the wall. II still smarter
effect is desired. other small bows OF
ribbon might be tied across the cor
ners.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-01-09

embroidered upon 1t in rose-pink, and
this also is edged with dark green
cord. A pale green ribbon is used to
hang the combined cushion and case,
either on the looking-glass, as already
suggested, or on nail fastened in the
wall
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-01-09
THE abolition Of

THE abolition Of
the canteen has
made it impossible
for the U n | t e d
States army recruit
ing station to keep
the army and navy
supplied with able
bodied men.
This Is the drift
of the report made
by Capt. Johnson
Hagood of the coast
artillery S e r v | C e
who was detailed a
year ago to look
into the reason why
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-01-09
WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON
II there ever lived
a man whose APP
pearance W o u d
suggest that the
blood had become
tame and ready to
wait on the iudg-
ment that man Is
David A. De Ar.
mond, representa-
tive In congress
from Missouri, yet
1t was the self-con-
tanned, apparently
absolutely impas-
cive David he Ar.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-01-09
s pE CIFICA.

5 II II = i r U A :
tons for the con-
struction of a dirig-
ible balloon for the
use of the army
and for which the
signal service of
the war depart
ment asked pro-
posals, were issued
the other day by
Gen. Allen. the
chief signal officer.
T h Q specifications
are quite elaborate,
an n are framed
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-01-09

penetrate through to the front. II they
should be used in preference to glue.
A fairly deep pocket. bordered with
lace, is then manufactured out Of the
glued or tackled on to the wood. care
being taken that the nails do not
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-01-09
To Revise school Statutes.

Prof f. Il. Bolton OF the State uni
versity was made chairman OF the
new legislative educational commits
sion at its first meeting at the office
of the governor at the capitol.
Arthur Springer of Columbus juno
ton was made the secretary of the
commission OF which he, Professor
Bolton, and William III. Baily OF Des
Molnes are the members under ap-
pointment by Governor CuIpmins by
act of the legislature,
At this initial meeting the commits
sioners discussed their work at sous
length and in general way arrangeu
the details of the preliminary inyes-
tigation which they propose to make.
1t was decided that Mr.. Baily should
rearrange the present school laws In
a general way, as a preliminary CLASH
fication. Mr.. Springer was commits
stoned to collect and annotate the
decisions of the supreme court and
OF the superintendent OF public In
struction with reference to their bear
ing on the statutes. Mr.. Bolton In
the meantime will secure information
with respect to comparative schooi
legislation.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-01-09
SILK Carriers.

A dainty and pretty pair Of garters,
which are extremely inexpensive. are
made Of ribbon and elastic. The
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-01-09
THE one Demo

THE one Demo
crat in the house
of representatives
who has a thorough
right to growl at
Speaker Joseph G.
Cannon is Repre-
sentative Ezekiel
Samuel Gambler,
Jr., of Mississippi,
representing tia
wanda, Noxubee,
Oktibbeha. Tisho-
mingo and some
other counties Of
the good old south
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-01-09
But Few Failures.

But Few FdTTure3.
II is estimated that the. ma. nfactur-
Ing, jobbing and retail interests of
Des Moines enjoyed an increase in
business Of between is and rs per cent
during 1907 in comparison with the
business of 1906. The increase would
probably have been much greater
had not the financial furry during
the last two months interfered with
trade temporarily eE@ vi
There have Deen no failures of
moment In Des Moines during the
year, and very few small ones The
territory OF Des Moines is being
gradually expanded.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-01-09
Organize License League.

To combat the war against the
saloon and the proposed petition for
the constitutional amendment, saloon
men of Des Moines and Iowa have
organized a Model License League.
The league will try and get bill
through the coming Legislature pro-
viding for special licenses for the
saloons. The saloon men have is
sued circulars to liquor men all over
the state. They claim that they wish
to abide by the law and have no de-
side to impose upon society II society
does not impose upon them.
Times-promoter., 1908-02-14

in yesterday, connected with the prinei.
pal subject matter of this message, which
was an expression of his positive views
On State prohibition, and the import.
ance of having strong enactment, lies
in the fact that Gov. Noel had not at
first considered it necessary to make any
special recommendation along this line,
but seeing the drift of the current to-
ward procrastination, he has thought to
best to offer a few suggestions.
The Senate, by vote of 30 to 5, has
declared itself in favor of the State de-
pository system, in passing the Potter
bill, providing for the change from the
present fiscal system. The bill provides
for the placing of surplus funds on hand
on deposit at not less than 2 per cent.
per annum, in State or national banks
of approved standing and responsibility,
the banks to be selected with care and
judgment, though any bank may apply
for the privilege of keeping these funds.
The deposits shall be subject to pay
ment on demand by the State auditor,
on the warrant of that official, the de-
posits and Withdrawals to be subject to
such rules as the State treasurer may
prescribe.
In the House the concurrent resolution
providing for abolishing the office of
county treasurer passed on its second
reading by vote of 81 to IS, and sew
eral bills were passed upon the recon-
mendation of the appropriations COM
mittee. Among these was the bill car
rying the necessary amount for the care
and custody of the State capital and the
expenses of the government.
Among the bills introduced in the
House was one the purpose of which is
to increase the pay of the secretary of
state to $4,000 year, and also one rails
ing the salary of the experimenting
physician at the State insane hospital to
the same figure.
Times-promoter., 1908-02-14
TWENTY SIXTH DAY.
Senate.

Mr. Anderson called up Senate bill
161, authorizing municipalities consti-
tuting separate school districts to issue
bonds for such districts to maintain
schools there, pay expenses, ETC., which
| passed unanimously.
Mr.. Sample called up Senate bill LAG,
appropriating $25o,000 year for the
support of the penitentiary and an emer-
gency fund of $4,000 a year, or SO
much as is needed. Mr.. West moved to
amend by changing the amount from
$25O,o to $4,000.
Mr.. Tucker explained the absolute
necessity of the larger sum, basing their
request chiefly on the fact that one thou
sand acres had just been opened to cul-
tivation and supplies, live stock, ETC.,
must be bought therefor. The bill
passed.
The next bill was an act to carry into
effect an act to provide for State
geological, Typographical and economic
survey of Mississippi.
Mr.. McGhee moved to amend by max
ing the appropriation $4,000 instead of
$4,000.
Mr.. McGhees amendment was lost,
whereupon the bill was put on its pass
age and passed.
House.
Judge Norrell, chairman of the COM
mittee on local and private legislation,
endeavored to call up the George county
bill for the purpose of moving indefinite
postponement,. but this was vigorously
opposed by Mr.. Dees, and the motion
was defeated.
Mr.. Foster, from the railroads COM
mittee, reported favorably on the House
bill fixing liability of railroads and other
common carriers for merchandise or eff
fects injured in transit or delayed, and
to enforce payment of claims therefor
within sixty days of notice by the
claimant.
Mr.. Quin, from the judiciary commit.
tee, reported back the bill entitled bill
to prevent and punish drunkenness
among State officers, with the recon-
mendation that it do not pass.
The bill to prevent the publication of
whisky and other liquor advertisements
in papers or periodicals published in the
State was also reported back unfayor-
ably by the same committee.
Chairman Rogers, of the committee on
public health and quarntine, reported
back bill to prevent the spread of tu-
berculosis and providing hospitals for
treatment thereof, with the relDmmenda.
tion that it do not pass.
The same committee reported favor
ably TIE Dorroh bill 20 requisite the prac-
tice of opt metry in the State, which is
House bill No. So, and s!;st IL do pass.
Times-promoter., 1908-02-14
BRAIN PoWE Err
Increased by Proper Feeding.

A lady writer who not only has done
good literary work, but reared a fam
lily, found in Grape-Nuts the ideal food
for brain work and to develop healthy
children. She writes:
II am an enthusiastic procfaimer or
Grape-Nuts as regular diet. / for
merly had no appetite in the morning
and for years while nursing my four
children, had insufficient nourishment
for them.
unable to eat breakfast felt faint
later, and would go to the pantry and
eat cold chops, sausage, cookies,
doughnuts or anything I happened to
find. Being writer, at times my
head felt heavy and my brain asleep.
when read of Grape-Nuts began
eating 1t every morning, also gave 1t
to the children, including my 10
months old baby, who soon grew as
fat as a little pig, good natured and
contented.
Il wrote evenings and feeling the
need of sustained brain power, began
eating small saucer of Grape-Nuts
with milk, instead Of my usual indi-
gestible hot pudding, pie, or cake for
dessert at night,
Il grew plump, nerves strong, and
when | wrote my brain was active and
clear; indeed, the dull head pain never
returned"
POSTUM CEREAL CO., Ltd.
Battle Greek. Mich.
Times-promoter., 1908-02-14
Mississippi
Legislature
TWENTY SECOND DAY.

The legislative feature of interest to-
day was the passage by the Senate of
the Harrell bill, to exempt from taxation
money loaned at a rate of per cent. or
less. There was a lively skirmish over
the bill, as some of the senators believed
it to be a measure affecting revenue, and
If so, constitutional objection inter-
vened, even against its consideration by
the Senate. The bill passed by a vote
of 18 to IA.
A bill of some interest was introduced
in the Senate providing for an increase
OF salaries of the attorney general, the
assistant attorney general and further
allowance for stenographer, and for con-
tingent expenses. This is in line with
a recommendation of the outgoing gov
ernor.
1t was local and private legislation
day in the House, with but little legis-
lation of that character up for action.
The action of the committee in report
ing favorably on the bill to repeal the
act of 1906, whereby the county of Har-
rison was divided into :wo court dis
tricts, was not unexpected, though for
the present the report will lie on the
table at the request of the chairman of
the committee.
The House passed, after some debate,
the bill authorizing boards of supervisors
of counties to create, at their discretion
and upon the authority of taxpayers,
county departments of agriculture, to be
superintended by local superintendent
or commissioner. This is considered
good, practical measure, and is in line
with what has been done in other
States with good results.
Mr.. Bloomfield introduced concur
rent resolution which would call on the
Mississippi senators and representatives
in Congress to urge on the navy depart
ment to send the battleship Mississippi
to the harbor at Horn Island, which is
deep enough, to receive her silver SER
vice. Mr.. Bloomfield stated that the
resolution was the outgrowth of petit
tion signed by all the business mon and
prominent people of Pascagoula and
Jackson county. The resolution was
adopted
Mr.. Graham of Kemper, who has pre-
viously introduced concurrent resolu-
tion to make the judges and chancellors
elective, introduced another of the same
character, the purpose of which is to
make the office of Judge of the Supreme
Court elective, anil giving to the Legis-
lature the authority to increase the
bench from three to five judges.
Times-promoter., 1908-02-14
Satan Te-rI,,eu,

There Is as great genius displayed
In advertising as in tLe higher
branches of literature. No problem
daunts the modern advertising man.
In the window of q little bookstore IN
Eighth avenue, New York, was re-
Gently heaped a great pile of Bibles,
marked very low-nevcr before were
Bibles offered at such bargain; and
above them all, in big letters, was the
inscription: Satan trembles when he
sees Bibles sold as low as these.
Woman's Home Companion.