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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-01-14
1T WAS A FINE COD.
ALittIs Story Of William NJ. Chase, the
Portrait Painter.


Several years ago l had studio al
Hammersmith and was hurrying int
London one morning to transact some
business. Just as / swung around a
corner occupied by a fishmongers
market my eye was attracted to a
magnificent cod stretched out for ex.
hibition on clean slab Of white mar
BILE. Whatever my mood for color was
that morning, that fish completely fit.
ted and filled It. l must paint 1t, l de-
cided.
called out the proprietor and told
him what l wanted. was n bachelor,
explained, and did not want to buy
the big fish. I only wished the use of
1t as model, Could rent IL?
"0w, now. SIR" he said. with true
British stolidity s1li never rents my
fish. You see, it's Saturday, too, sir,
HI must sell him today, SIR"
However, explained that l needed
the fish for only few hours, and d.
rectly we struck bargain, If after
two hours | still wished to keep the
fish should buy 1t, At the end OF tho
stipulated time the boy came, / was
not quite finished "In few minutes"
said, and when looked mp he was
gone.
Shortly afterward the proprietor
came, tiptoeing In and peeping over
my shoulder. could hear him softly
signing, and l said nervously, "In a
few minutes now, In few minutes"
Don't 'urry, sir; don't 'urry,' he
urged "She's gettin' onl Hill take
my chances. sir!'
When the painting was finished he
refused at first to accept any remu.
neraton, but at length, with NUT
tered apology, he charged-a shilling!
The painting was hung and shortly
afterward purchased by the Corcoran
Art gallery for very substantial
ON my next trip TO London deter.
mined to call up my fishmonger, tell
him OF the good fortune that had at
tended the painting and tender him
some fitting reward. To my great sur
prise he not only refused again any
sort of fee. but evinced no surprise
whatever at the figure the painting
had brought, though the price paid
represented several times over the In.
vestment of his shop.
"Ah, but 1t was q fine cod, slrp' he
said, and his eyes glowed with pride.
Now, wasn't it"--William NJ. Chase
Ia Delineator
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-01-14
PitifuI Sales.

Kits of sailors lost ut sea are sold
regularly at auction at the Albert
docks in London, The sale provides
many pltiful sight Most of the lots
are contained In the regular sailors
sea chest all marked with the name OF
the ship from which they come. 1t IN
not unusual for those who have lost
friends or relatives at sea TO attend
these auctions, and there are times
when the first news of such a loss
comes through the recognition of ia.
miliar objects
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-01-14
Mrs. Nash in Des Moines

Mrs. Nash is president of the Iowa
Federation OF Women's Clubs, the ex-
ecutive board and the committees OF
which will be in session at the Cham
berlain Tuesday. Wednesday, Thurs
day, January II, ID and IA, 1909 Mrs.
Nash is prominent in the club and So
ciety circles Of the state, and is exceed
ingly popular with all who know her.
- Register and Leader.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-01-14
OBITUARY
IRA MELVIN DUNNIcK

Ira Melvin Dunnick was born in
Audubon county, Iowa, July l6, 1909,
and died January Q, 1909, aged 3
years, s months and "A days. He was
an invalid all of his days and never
walked a step, vet he was as happy as
child that had no trouble.
The funeral services were held at the
home of the parents in Cameron town
ship and we're conducted by the pastor
of the United Brethren church on jan
uary IL. Quite large number of
ueighbors and friends attended. In
terment was made in the Cameron
cemetery
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-01-14
Postum. Peace and Prosperity

1t is reported that the denizens of
Augusta, Georgia, where Mr.. Taft
and his family are spending the win
ter, are making arrangements to give
a big possum supper in honor of the
incoming president. In speaking of
1t Harry G.. Fisher, of Newman in that
state, says, "Give US a possum-
loving president and the White House
will ring with peace and prosperity
for years to Gomez
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-01-14
A Dead Bird.

Samuel Butler, the witty but eccen.
trio author of "Erewhon," which
means Nowhere" and of many other
remarkable and suggestive books, Is
now more read than during his life
time. He died In 1902. In one OF his
notebooks he tells this incident, which
must have amused the great Charles
Darwin:
Frank Darwin told me his father
was once standing near the hippopota-
mus cage when little boy and girl.
aged four and five. came up. The hip
popotamus shut his eyes for minute.
"That birds dead said the little
girl. Come along"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-01-14
Two Jewels For Pages

In the organization of the house at
Des Moines, on Monday, John and
Harrison Jewell, the young sons Of
DR.. Jewell, OF Coon Rapids, were
numbered among the boys selected for
this session of the legislature. This
will be of interest here because they
are the grand-sons of Hon. John 9.
Bonwell, representative from this
county.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-01-14
pidn't Agree With Him.

"You should never take anything
that doesn't agree with you,' the ply
stefan told him.
IF I'd always followed that rule.
Maria" he remarked to his wife,
where would you ber'-London Tx
press.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-01-14
U. S. |. Students and Alumni.

Because of some errors that appear
ed recently we reprint the list of
alumni and students of the State Uni
versity of Iowa. DR.. j. M. Fulton did
not graduate there but after studying
there for two years went to Chicago
where he took his degree.
AUDUBON COUNTY ALUMNI or S. U. l.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-01-14

Monday, Senator Cummins was elect
ed for the six year term on Tuesday.
The inaugural ceremonies OF Governor
B. +. Carroll are being held today and
the committees will be named by
Speaker Feely and Lieutenrnt-Gover-
nor George w. Clarke.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-01-14

"of course, Tommy" said the Sun
day school teacher, you'd like to be
an angel. wouldn't your
"Well-er-yes'm," replied Tommy,
"but I'd ike TO wait till l can be a
full grown angel with gray whlskers."
Philadelphia Press.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-01-14
A Fair Offer.

Small boy (who has been watching
amateur gunners failures for an hour
or more)- Say, mister.
Sportsman Well, what Is II. boy?
Gimme nickel an start as far
as the fence an you kin have one ut
me"-Llfe.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-01-14
STUDENTS Nor GRADUATED
BRAYToN

Peter s. Haman, of Manning, cele-
brated his 65th birthday January /,
1909. Mrs. William Hayner, of this
place, John Hannah and family, p.
Haman, Jr. and family, Will Haman
and family, o. B. Duling and family,
of Gray, Aria Hilsabeck and family,
OF Fiscus, were present to help cele-
brate the event. A goodly number of
neighbors we're present and report q
splendid time-Coon Rapids Citize !
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-01-14
Reformed.

81 hear your son Is something OF an
aviator, Mrs Comcup,"
We'll, TO tel the truth, he was a bit
that way but he's taken the pledge"
= Baltimore American.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-01-14

Flowers are the sweetest things that
God ever made aud forgot TO put a
soul into. -Beechnr-
The Marshall republican., 1909-04-30
THE ELEVATED H~ANDsHAKE.
How II Originated az a Fsshion-Eu,.
press JOsephine's elLaec
HandkerehIefs.

1t appears that some of the pres.
emit day fashions owe their origin to
physical defects. The elevated
handshake is one of these, and q
Paris contemporary throws an in
teresting light upon its origin. It
appears that a prince, a leader Of
society in the French capital, had a
carbuncle or some such inconvenient
and painful growth on his shoulder.
Whenever a friend gave him a hand
shake the operation as far as the
prince was concerned was most pain
full. To prevent this he raised his
hand horizontally to his shoulder,
and, if We may use the expression,
had "the whip hand"
This new method of handshake
vas the establishment and admira-
ton of certain persons always on
the lookout for the latest in society,
who thought that the prince had in
augurated a new fashion which one
sees daily in operation in the Strand.
The dainty lace handkerchief
which ladies use owes its origin also
to the defects of nature. The I'M
happy Empress Josephine intro
duced the fashion. She suffered
from bad teeth, and living in the
time when American dentistry was
unknown, she cast about her for
some means to hide the defect. The
cambria handkerchief with rich lace
was the outcome. If the empress
wished to laugh or had to open her
mouth widely the handkerchief was
requisitioned.
Again, yellow lace has its origin
in sadness, according to tradition. A
lady Of distinction had lost her hus-
band by shipwreck or some other
cause. She was impressed with the
idea that he would return and vowed
to continue wearing until he was re-
stored to her the lace which adorned
her dress when she said farewell.
Like Jossphine's handkerchief, her
intimates thought her soiled lace
was an innovation in fashion and
adopted means to copy it.
The Marshall republican., 1909-04-30
SCOTCH

George Conklin, the famous ami
NAL trainer, was talking to a reporter
at the circus in New York.
"The secret of animal training il
gentleness. Nothing sudden or
brusque must be done. An unexpect-
ed caress may anger an animal more
than a kick in the ribs.
Sudden, brusque, unexpected
things never go, no matter how well
they are meant. Once l was showing
in Scotland. b. 49,.
Mr.. Conklin smiled.
eve trainersS' he said, "suppsd
one night with a Scotch admirer.
The old man was the soul Of hos
pitality, but I admit l was rather
startled when he leaned toward me
and said:
"'Stick in, man Conklin, stick in.
Yer frien' Coot's two mullins ahead
o. ye.'"-Rochester Herald.
The Marshall republican., 1909-04-30
~GRAY.HAiREo BEAUTY.

King Edwards reign has given
us the craze for eternal youth, but
oddly enough it has also brought US
the cult of gray-haired beauty.
A few years ago to let ones hair
turn white meant nothing less than
social suicide. But now all is
changed and several smart women
are noted for their white hair as
well as for their beauty and fasci-
nation. In these days gray locks are
apt to arrive in early middle age,
and a young face framed in white
hair has a marked and most piquant
attraction, and it must be admitted
that the blanched brunette gets the
innings.
The Marshall republican., 1909-04-30
EGYPTIAN GOLD MINING.

An Egyptian mining center
probably worked as early as $500
B. C.-was in the eastern desert, be-
tween the Red sea and the Nile. The
lately discovered remains described
by G. j. Afford include small IT.
regular stone huts, arranged in
groups of two or three, to towns
large enough for 1000 men. The
ancient workings are buried in sand,
The only vestiges of mining appli-
ances are elliptical rubbing stones
for coarse crushing and quartz mills
for reducing the rock to fine pow.
der, ready for washing out the gold.
The Marshall republican., 1909-04-30
A IN GERMANY.

German business men have their
Offices in their dwellings, and these
are mostly flats. The renter is re-
quired to furnish stoves and gas fix
lures. Occasionally a cooking stove
or \ heating stove may be built into
a oom and goes with the DOM.
Flats usually contain four or six
rooms, with kitchen, bathroom, Gel
lar for wine, and two mansard rooms
for storage and servant. A six-room
fiat at a good location rents about as
follows per annum: First floor,
$3.50 to $500; second floor, $525 to
5000; third floor, $450Juto $500;
fourth floor, 5000 to $3.50; buildings
with steam heat about 33 per cent.
more. In all cases the renter must
light the outside hall, and generally
keep it clean.
The Marshall republican., 1909-04-30
.rHE HEROINE OF THE KIss,,
Famous Beauty Who Once Had Art
World at Her Feet Recently
Died unmourned.

Carolus Doran made her famous.
She vas the heroine of "The Kiss"
popularized by the engraving. She
was called Anna Warrington. She
was, 40 years ago, the sprettiest
daughter of England. She con-
quered all hearts, even that of Ma
poleon III. Believing herself to
have some talent for drawing and
painting she came to Paris when
quite young toward the end of the
second empire. All the Latin quar-
ter celebrated her charms. She was
the inspiration of Lelian. Freely
she posed for the young artists. Car
olus Duran admired her passion
ately.
Napoleon Ill, a little before the
war of 1870, met the rayishing mod
ell and was enamored. When the en-
peror was at Chiselhurst in exile,
Anna Warrington, who had returned
to England before the siege, went to
see him and was his faithful friend
until his death.
She took up her pencils and pail
lette. She gave lessons and earned
some so francs a week. She visited"
Whistler, who had once dreamed of
her, but now was married. Years
made their ravages. She no longer
dared to look into a mirror.
Each year after 1873, the day fol-
lowing All Souls day she went to
deposit at the tomb of the emperor
a little bouquet of violets.
She died a few weeks ago at Chel-
sea. Nobody followed her coffin. No
one laid a flower upon her grave.
One yet gees ''The Kiss" every
where, but who knows who was the
heroine From lie Cri de Paris.
The Marshall republican., 1909-04-30
OAK RIDGE

On Friday night OF. last week L.
N. Colt and wife entertained about
fifty OF their young friends at a
dance and all enjoyed a good time
and hope to meet again at Mr.
Colts soon.
Z r.. w. Taylor and wife were Wis
iting near Hardeman last week.
Charley Neff of Slater moved on
the Ridge with his grandmother
Mrs. j. e. Johnson. We are glad
to see Charley come back on the
the Ridge.
c. E. Skinner, M. c. Jenkins and
Ed Driver have OF tho new saw
mill running on w. N. Dille's farm
at this writing. They have all
kinds of lumber for sale at a low
price.
j. w. Colt, wife and daughter
were the guests of w. N. Ollie Sum
day.
Ike Thornton and family were
guests of Mrs. Mollie Johnson Sun
day.
VIM. Steffen was a caller at
Glasgow Saturday of last weak.
Miss Laura johnson of this vi
entity and Mr. Elmer Tracy OF Sla-
ter were quietly married in Gillian
Wednesday of last week.
Clarence Taylor was a Hardeman
caller Sunday.
The Marshall republican., 1909-04-30
WOLF AS A

When +. W. Albinn, who owns a
junk yard in Armourdale, leaves his
place of business to go home at night
he knows that everything will be as
he left it when he returns in the
morning. Albian has a large timber
wolf for a watchdog. The wolf will
allow no n to touch it except its
master.
"When I turn Jack loose in the
junk yard at night 1 fear no in
truders," Albian said the other day.
"I've had Jack ever since he was
three weeks old. Yes, he could jump
the fence, but he is perfectly tame
and doesn't want to get away
Kansas City Times.
The Marshall republican., 1909-04-30
ROSE VALLEY

Ye correspondent Ia very sorry
she did not appear last week but
hope it will not occur again soon.
Mrs. Sam Rothrock and family,
Mrs. Mary Bright and daughter
Miss Edna and Walter Mayse and
family were guests of Uriah Mayse
and family Monday.
Miss Lottie Hall spent several
days with her aunt Mrs. Pleas AL
bridge near Gretchen last week re-
turning home Thursday night.
Quite a number from our vicin-
ity attended church at Antioch
Sunday.
Levi Killion was the guest of
his cousin Lester McAllister Sun
day.
Arthur Mayse returned home
Friday night from where he has
been teaching the Long Branch
school the past winter and learns
that he has been employed again
for next winter.
B. F. Hall and wife were guests
of Jim Hook and family in Crotch
er neighborhood Sunday.
John Delap, wife and daughter,
Oracle spent Sunday with B. R.
Johnson and wife.
Miss Cilestie Killion spent from
Friday until Monday with home
folks.
Mrs. Harper Smith of Houston
la was the guest of her sister Mrs.
w. n. Smith Monday.
Farmers are all busy getting
ready to plant corn and some are
already p lanting. ~
The Marshall republican., 1909-04-30
STANDARD TIME IN PERU.

Peru is the first of the South
American republics to adopt a world
time standard. The seventy-ffth
meridian west Of Greenwich has
been chosen. This, which is the ba-
sis Of our eastern standard time,
runs through the middle of the re-
public only a few minutes of longi-
tude east of Lima. Hereafter all
timepieces in Peru will coincide with
those in the eastern United States.
There are said to be few countries
more ~favorably situated geographic
cally than Peru for the use of a
standard time meridian.-Youth's
Companion.
The Marshall republican., 1909-04-30
BED OF VIPER SKINS.

Few of midas "Rikki Tiki Ia
vies" can have such a record in snake
killing as hat of Leon Case, known
as Pere la Vipere, who kills vipers in
the forest of Fontainebleau. He
has just been taking a rest after an
arduous season, during which he has
killed nearly 700 snakes. His aver.
age for a year is about 500.
He sleeps on a mattress made Of
viper skins, and it is said that he has
been bitten so many times that he
no longer suffers-he has become in
oculated london Standard.
The Marshall republican., 1909-04-30

~unwsshed Tramp With "Nervey DID
orestIy Resemble MilionsIrs3
AutomobIIe Fiehd.

John ID. Rockefeller the other day
expressed regret to a reporter that
his chauffeur had been fined for
speeding.
81 don't believe in speeding" said
the money king. cit is dangerous.
" is SC dirty, too. You heard, per-
haps, about that tramp the other
day?
"Well, two tramps, it seems, were
%conversing On Broadway.
""Tatters,' said the first, has got
more nerve than any man l know
"NTatters is a nervy one,' the
other agreed. "What's he been dom
row?'
What's he been doin'?' shouted
the first tramp enthusiastically.
why, burned if he didn't march
into Delmoniker's as bold as brass
yesterday, select a corner table, and
order a full course dinner, with a
bottle of wine.'
"The other tramp chuckled.
"'But he didn't get it, did hep
"'Sure he got it! They took him
for a millionaire automobile fend
just in from a long rum"
The Marshall republican., 1909-04-30
SeOUNTY NEWS
WIT. yEONApn

Mr.. .Oquest was laid up several
days last week having had the mis-
fortune to run a nail in, his foot.
Mrs. r. B. Wright and daughter
Miss Cora werS Thursday visitors
in Marshall.
Mrs. E Simmons returned home
Saturday from a ten days visit to
Marshall and Nelson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mat Barnes and
little grand daughter, Elsie Elgin,
Visited Mrs. Charley Sayers It
Rnt.s City Saturday and Sui ~
Mr.. and Ms. s. T.. Sayers and
daughter Mrs. Frank Slusher of
Malta Bend were Sunday guests of
Mrs james Swinney at Mt. Leon
ard hotel. y
Tom Smith went to Kansas City
Monday morning for an indefin..e
stay.
OEville Spencer and wife, Chas.
Gaff and sister Miss Theresa, Floyd
Coyner and Miss Hockensmith at
tended the supper given by the
I. o. o. F. lodge at Blackburn Mon
day night and report a fine time
and good supper.
Mr.. Potter and family %. Malta
Bend YER Sunday visitors with
Carl CRIMES and family.
Mr.. and Mrs M. Floyd of Elm
wood were the guests OF M. G..
Bray and family Sunday.
Frank McNay of Quincy III, was
the guest of his old friend A. b.
Cort Monday.
School closed Friday and we are
sure all regret to part with Miss
King as. she will nos teach our
school next year. She had planned
a picnic for the children but owing
to the wet weather they had to be
satisfied with a hayride and spell
ing match.
Mrs. ] j. Robinson vas a Kan
sas City visitor some days this
week.
carl Grimes; mother and sister
made a.flying trip to Malta Bend
Tuesday, .!ir1t"
The Marshall republican., 1909-04-30
SWEET SPRINGS

Class No. Q of the Christian
church Bible School taught by DR..
Jarvis were invited to the home OF
Miss Ode Berry Thursday night.
Miss Elizabeth Goggin left Mon
day afternoon for a visit with
friends in Kansas City.
Ed Highly has purchased the
Lyons property east of the school
building and has commenced inn
proving it.
j. 7. Goodwin was on the streets
Saturday the first time for over
two months. His friends are glad
to know OF his recovery.
Miss Nellie Hayman Of near
Houstonia visited her aunt Mrs. c.
w. Hedges the first Of the week.
MI. and Mrs. j. D. Smith and lit
tie son Douglas spent Monday in
Serfalia.
Rev. J. C. Diggs left Monday
morning for Memphis Tenn, in the
interest OF some one OF the
auxiliary organizations Of the re-
Igious denominations which he
Representa-.
Miss Angie Berry went to Hous-
tonia Sunday morning returning
Monday afternoon accompanied by
her Sister Mrs. w. o. Mcintyre.
Ed DAnkenbring pf Sweet
LM MI LEMH ~ -
Springs and Miss Louise Rodekhor
of Corder were married All the
Lutheran church In Corder We'd
nesday April 21st by Rev. Geo.
Moller, pastor OF the church. They
viii live on the Dankenbring farm
.just east Of Sweet Springs.
Mrs. j, A.. Walker and two chill
dren visited Mrs. Walkers mother
Mrs. u M. Grayson this week.
A. al Dankenbring and family
The Marshall republican., 1909-04-30
BROTHER picKEY's SAYINGS.

Thunder is mighty good at hol-
lerin', but it's de lightnin' dat gifts
dar an tends fer business.
Eff you got ter have comp'ny on, de
road you travelin', be sho' dat Trou-
BILE don't take up wild you an make
believe he's Happiness in disguise.
Wen jedgmint day comes some er
de lazy folks will sho' say dat de
Angel Gabrul bowed dat trumpet
too soon.-Atlanta Constitution.
The Marshall republican., 1909-04-30
FRIEND OF Y. M. C. A.

The Young Women's Christian as
ISOLATION of Cincinnati was very
much surprised to receive a gift Of
$4,000 from q friend Of the organi-
cation whose name was withheld.
The building in which the associa-
ton is housed is paid for, but there
is a debt of $4,000 on the property
that the sum given viii hslp 10 make
less.
The Marshall republican., 1909-04-30

In pursuance of an old custom ths
rural parish of North Motion, Eng
land, the second largest parish in
Devon, has elected a mayor at the
annual court leet, F. t. Lack being
its choice. His duties cannot be de-
scribed as onerous, for they consist
chiefly of presiding at the mayors
annual feast. The villagers are very
proud of the privilege of electing q
mayor.
The Marshall republican., 1909-04-30
/, AN ApAeE

"Politeness costs nothing said
the man Of ready-made wisdom.
81 guess" answered Mr.. Cumrox,
shat you never had any experiences
with these cafe walters who regulate
their ~politeness by the size of the
tip"
The Marshall republican., 1909-04-30
have moved into the property he
bought recently from Ed Highly.

have moved into the property he
bought recently from Ed Highly.
Rev. Ed Kraus and bride visited
relatives here the past week re-
turning to New Orleans by way
of st. Louis, Saturday.
Mrs Mary Jane Hayes who has
lived about five miles north of
Sweet Springs for many years died
at her home Monday after an ill
ness of over a month. Interment
was Wednesday afternoon.
J j. Gross spent Tuesday in Sc
dalia. He was accompanied home
by Mrs. John Gross. ,e
Mrs. T. E. Potter and Miss Ethel
Potter spent Tuesday in Sedalia
shopping.
The Marshall republican., 1909-04-30
NE EXPLAINED.

Answering a charge Of cruelty, in
court, a Biliyille citizen said:
II never killed the mule until the
mule come nigh KILN me, / some
times kills r~attlesnakes for their rat
ties; am I ketches an sells mockin'
birds fer their songs. But that's
all Atlanta Constitution.
The Marshall republican., 1909-04-30
TACT.

''You insisted on our coming to
this hot, horrid place." shrilled Mrs.
Outsome, Sand I'm sunburned till
look like an Apache Indianp
"Not at all, my love-" said Mr..
outsome. "Your complexion is a
clear, beautiful light brown
Thus did a soft tan, sir, as it were,
turn away wrath.
The Marshall republican., 1909-04-30
HOW HE TOOK IT.

every bit of food on this table,"
said the serving lady to Lamson, as
he sat down to eat at the church sup
per, was cooked by your wife,
"0h, l don't mind" rejoined
hanson, family; "1'm not a bit
hungry, anyway"