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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1910-12-08
AUTHOEe. OF THE F1ISCISSHPPT BUBBLE

one not precisely shabby. but by nc
means fashionable There was a sin
gle lamp stationed at the mouth of the
narrow little street. AS we advanced
could see outlined upon our right
just beyond a narrow pavement OF
brick. low and not more than semi
respectable house. or rather. row OF
houses; tenements for the middle class
or poor. might have said. The neigh.
borhood. ] knew from my acquaintance
with the city. was respectable enough,
yet II was remote, and occupied by
none Of any station Certainly it was
not to be considered fit residence for
a woman such as this who sat beside
me. ! admit was puzzled.
This will do" she said softly. at
length. The driver already had
pulled up.
So. then, l thought, she had been
here before. But why? Could this
indeed be her residence? Was this
indeed the covert embassy of Eng
land?
There was no escape from the stu
alton as 1t lay before me. ! had no
time to ponder My duty was here.
This was my message; here was she
for whom it was intended; and this
was the place which was to have
sought alone. needed only to re-
member that my business was not
with Helena Won Ritz the woman.
beautiful. fascinating. perhaps danger
Gus as they said Of her. but with the
Baroness Won Ritz In the belief of my
chief the ally and something more
than ally Of Pakenham. In charge OF
England's fortunes on this continent.
| descended at the edge OF the mar.
row pavement, and was about to hand
her out at the step, but as ! glanced
down | saw that the rain had left a
puddle of mud between the carriage
and the walk.
Pardon, madam" said; ALLOW
me to make a light for you-the foot
ing is bad"
lighted another lucifer, just as she
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1910-12-08

barred with narrow Stats of iron with
in. although covered with heavy dra
peries OF amber silk There was dou
Bile sheet of iron covering the door by
which we had entered
Your cage, madam" inquired
Il do not blame England for making
II SO secret and strong! II so lovely
prisoner were mine. ! should double
the bars"
The swift answer to my presumption
came In the flush OF her cheek and her
bitten lip She caught up the key from
the table. and half motioned me to the
door. But now ! smiled in turn. and
pointed to the unopened note on the
table. You will pardon me. madam.
| went on. Surely It is no disgrace
to represent either England or Amer
lea. They are not at war. Why
should we be?" We gazed steadily at
each other
The old servant had disappeared
when at length her mistress chose to
pick up my unregarded document. De
liberately she broke the seal and read
An instant later. her anger gone, she
was laughing gaily.
See" said she. bubbling over with
her mirth: Il pick up stranger. who
should say good-by at my curb: my
apartments are forced: and this is
what this stranger asks: that | shall
go with him, tonight. alone. and other
wise unattended. to see a man, per
haps high in your government. but a
stranger to me. at his own rooms
alone! Oh. la! la! Surely these
Americans hold me high"
"Assuredly we do. madam" an.
swered. Twill It please you to go in
your own carriage, or shall | return
with one for your"
She put her hands behind her back,
holding in them the opened message
from my chief. II am tired. am
bored Your impudence amuses me Z:
and your errand Is not your fault
Come, sit down. You have been good
to me. Before you go, shall have
some refreshments brought for you >
felt a sudden call upon my re.
sources as ! found myself in this sin
gular situation. Here, indeed. more
easily reached than had dared hope
was the woman in the case. But only
half of my errand. the easier half, was
done.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1910-12-08
MIX THIS FOR RHEUMATISM
Easily Prepared and inexpensive and
Really Does the Work, Says
Noted Authority.

Thousands of men and women who
have felt the sting and torture of that
dread disease, Rheumatism, which IL
no srccter OF age. persons. sex,
co II rank, will be interested to
know that 1t is one of the easiest af.
fictions Of the human body to con.
quer. Medical science has proven II
not distinct disease in itself, but o
symptom caused by inactive kidneys.
rheumatism is uric acid In the hood
and other waste products Of the sys
tenn which should be filtered and
strained out In the form OF urine. The
function of the kidneys is to slit these
poisons and acids out AID keep the
blood clean and pure. The kidneys
however. are of sponge-like substance,
the holes or pores Of which win some.
times. either from overwork, cold or
exposure become clogged, and failing
in their function of eliminating these
poisons from the blood, they remain
In the veins. decompose and settling
about the joints and muscles. cuasS
the untold suffering and pain Of rheu
matlSm ana DacKacne, OFTEN prOuuclul
complications of bladder and winar,
disease. and general weakness.
The following simple prescription 4
said TO relieve the worst cases o
rheumatism because of its direct &C
uon upon the blood and kidneys, re
neving. too. the most severe forms o
bladder and urinary troubles: F1ui,
Compound Kargon. one ounce: Com
pornd Syrup Sarsaparilla. thrc
ounoas. Mix by shaking well in DO,
tie and take In teaspoonful doses ate
each meal and at bedtime. The In
gradients can be had from any pre-
soription pharmacy. and are absoiutei
harmless and safe 70 use at any time
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1910-12-08

the reason tor her summoning me TO
her aid.
Sir" she said. even as her hand
reached up TO the door knocker; Il
admit you have acted as a gentleman
should. do not know what your
message may be. but doubt not II Ia
meant for me. Since you have this
much claim on my hospitality. even
at this hour. think | must ask you
to step within. There may be some
answer needed"
Madam" said /, there Is an an
swer needed | am to take back that
answer. know that this message Is
to the Baroness Won Ritz guess II
to be important; and | know you are
the Baroness Won Ritz"
We'll. them" said she. pulling
about her half-clad shoulders the
light wrap she wore; ''let me be as
free with you. II have missed one
shoe. have not lost it wholly. lost
the slipper in way not quite planned
on the program. 1t hurt my foot.
sought to adjust 1t behind curtain.
My gentleman Of Mexico was in wine.
fled, leaving my escort. and he fol.
lowed. called to you. You know the
rest am glad you are less In wine.
and are more gentleman"
Il do not yet know my answer,
madam"
'Come!" she said; and at once
knocked upon the door.
shall not soon forget the surprise
which awaited me when at last the
door swung open suddenly at the hand
OF a wrinkled and brown old serving
woman-not one of our colored wom-
en-. but of some dark foreign race.
The faintest trace of surprise showed
on the old woman's face. but she
stepped back and swung the door
wide. standing submissively. waiting
for orders.
We stood now facing what ought to
have been a narrow and dingy little
room in low row of dingy buildings.
each of two stories and SO shallow in
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1910-12-08
Blood TRANSMISSION.

There is nothing more dramatic In
surgery than TRANSMISSION OF blood
to see the patient take on the rosy
hue of health, to waken out of his leth.
argy. show an immediate live inter.
est in his surroundings, and actually
recover under the eye OF the operator
In adults we must not permit the
amount transfused to equal the normal
for fear of suddenly overtaxing the
heart. but In the case Of young chill.
dren who have had severe hem,
orrhages there may be complete re.
covery without period of GONZALES.
cence. so that at the termination OF
the operation the patient Is well.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1910-12-08
Hint to Eyeelass Wearers.

Ibid you ever notice." queried an
optician, that nearly every person
who wears rimless eyeglasses. when
polishing the lenses with a handker,
chief, holds the glasses by the nose
piece. thus putting all the strain of
the rubbing upon the screws which at
tach the glass to the metal. OF course
this tends to loosen the glass and
wear the thread upon the tiny screw
This in turn causes the lenses to wab.
BILE, resulting in great discomfort to
the wearer. It's strange how little In
teliigence intelligent people display in
simple matters"
"Why don't you opticians, when you
sell pair of glasses caution the pur.
chaser" he was asked
Because" replied the man of trade
eff we did we would rob ourselves OF
much profitable work in repairing"
And he winked wisely.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1910-12-08

hesitated at the step. She made as
though to put out her right foot. and
withdrew IT, Again she shifted, and
extended her left foot. ] family saw
proof that nature had carried out her
scheme Of symmetry. and had not al
lowed wrist and arm to forswear
themselves! ! saw also that this foot
was clad In the daintiest of white slip.
pers, suitable enough as part of her
ball costume, as doubted not was
this she wore. She took my hand
without hesitation, and rested her
weight upon the step-an adorable
ankle now more frankly revealed. The
briefness of the lucifers was merciful
or merciless. as you like.
"A wide step, madam; be careful"
suggested. But still she hesitated.
A laugh. half of annoyance. half of
amusement, broke from her lips. AS
! the light fiickered down. she made as
though to take the step; then. as luck
would have II, a bit Of her loose
, drapery, which was made in the wide.
skirted and much-hooped fashion OF
Tue llIuS, caught dl Iue ulH6S vi IhS
carriage door II was chance glance
and not intent on my part, but saw
that her other foot was stockinged
| but not shod!
Il beg madam's pardon" | said
gravely, looking aside. but she has
perhaps not noticed that her other
slipper is lost in the carriage"
''Nonsense!" she said. ALLOW me
your hand across to the walk. please
1t is lost. yes"
| But lost-whereT began.
In the other carriage!" she ex
claimed. and laughed freely.
Half hopping. she was across the
walk. through the narrow gate. anc
up at the door before ! could either
offer an arm or ask for an explana
tion. Some within. however. seizeC
her; some feeling that in fairness she
ought to tell me now part at least o
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1910-12-08
Sense Of p,rec,lon In Animals.

The remarkable faculty which cats
dogs, pigeons and other animals pos
sess of returning in straight line to
a point Of departure has awakened
much curiosity on the part OF natural
lists. Some refer II to instinct. some
to intelligence similar to man. some
TO an internal mechanism which
makes the animal simply automata.
but none of these attempted explana
tons does anything toward solving
the mystery One OF our ablest mod
ern scientific writer's supposes that
when an animal Is carried to great
distance In basket its fright makes
It very attentive to the different odors
which 1t encounters upon the way. and
that the return of these odors. In In.
verse order. furnishes the needtul
guide.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1910-12-08
CTo BE CONTINUED
Chinese Respect for Newspapers.

Two years ago the Picking Gazette"
celebrated its millenary. Originally
it appeared at intervals and in a very
rudimentary form. To-day 1t Is mod
ern, Its diurnal publication being
three editions. Great changes have
been made in fifty years, and since
the Boxer rebellion the number and
boldness of the newspapers have in,
creased There are seven different
styles Of writing, viz. the ancient. the
literary, the f1owery. the common. the
"demi-vulgaire," the familiar and the
epistolary. The papers for the people
are printed in the common style and
some have adopted the new alphabet
sanctioned by the government Great.
er reverence is shown to the press in
China than in other countries. Old
papers are never put to base uses:
they are collected and burned in the
pagodas. The Chinaman believes that
proclamation of newspapers is followed
nv, blindness
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1910-12-08

extent as perhaps not to offer space
to more than a half dozen rooms In
stead Of what should have been, how
ever. there was a wide hall-wide as
each building would have been from
front to back, but longer than a half
dozen of them would have beeni
did not know then, what ! learned
later. that the partitions throughout
this entire row had been removed, the
houses at the farthest extremity OF
the row. There was thus offered a
long and narrow room. or series OF
rooms, which now ! saw beyond pos
sibility of doubt constituted the resi-
dence of this strange woman whom
chance had sent me to address: and
whom still stranger chance had thrown
in contact with me even before my er
rand was begun!
She stood looking at me, smile
fitting over her features. her stock
inged foot extended. toe down. serving
to balance her on her high-heeled sin
| gle shoe
| uOh, BIZ ouS Sdlup HCoiLuIiAb
as she held the sealed epistle in hel
hand. "You know me-perhaps yol
| follow me-r do not know. Tell me
are you a spy Of that man Paken
ham?"
Her words and her tone startled
me. had supposed her bound to 81
Richard by ties OF certain sort He
bluntness and independence puzzled
me as much as her splendid beaut.
enraptured me. tried to forget both
Madam. am spy Of no man. unles
am such at order of my chief. Johl
Calhoun of the United States senate
perhaps. II madam pleases. soon o
Mr. Tyler's cabinet"
In answer. she turned. hobbled to
tiny marquetry table. and tossed tn
note down upon It. unopened ! waite,
patiently. looking about me meantime
discovered that the windows wer
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1910-12-08
Admitted,

Women already do lot of govern
ing" said Mrs. o. H. p. Belmont, the
brilliant suffrage leader, in an inter
view in New York. Men, If they are
obseryant and frank, admit that.
AN editor about to marry was
asked by a friend:
What prompted you. old man. to
propose to Miss Dash?"
THE editor, who was, like all edi
tors, extremely observant and en-
tremely frank, answered:
well, to tell you the truth, think
Miss Dash prompted me more than
anybody else"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1910-12-08
SYNOPSIS.

The story is told by Nicholas Tr'st. His
chief. Senator John Calhoun. offered the
portfolio OF secretary of state in Tyler's
Is short. Calhoun declares that he Is not
ready to die. and II he accepts Tyler's Of
fer II means that Texas and Oregon must
be added to the Union. He plans to learn
the intentions OF England with regard to
Mexico through Baroness Won Ritz, secret
spy and reputed mistress Of the English
ambassador. Pakenham. Nicholas Is sent
to bring the baroness to Calhoun's apart
ments and misses meeting with his
sweetheart. Elizabeth Churchill. While
searching for the baroness house a car
riage dashes up and Nicholas Is invited to
enter
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1910-12-08
CHAPTER v.

I. One OF the Women In the Case. /.
There is a woman at the beginning Of
al great things-Lamartine.
A quarter OF an hour later, we
slowed down on rough brick pave
nent. which led toward what then
vas an outlying portion OF the town
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1910-12-08
In Fla.Leaf DAYS.

First Prehistoric Where did Adam
get such an awful crouch?
Second Ditto-He's kicking because
mis- spring clothes don't make him look
as broad shouldered as the fellows In
the advertisements-Pu
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1910-12-08
A Jar OF ResinoI Ointment Is Hand.
Remedy to Have in the House
All the Time.

In twenty years experience as a
nurse l have never found as good a
remedy for Skin Troubles, Eczema,
ETC.. as Resinol Ointment. Its cooling,
healing effect on sore nipples is truly
wonderful.
Mrs. T. B. Henderson, Albany, N. Y.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1910-12-08

Before you were married you used
to send your wife flowers"
Eyes," replied Mr.. Meekton. Now
It takes a diamond necklace to make
her as enthusiastic as she used to be
over a five-dollar bunch of roses"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1910-12-08

Thousands of country people know that
In time of sudden mishap or accident
Halnlins Wizard Oil is the best substi
It is so often found upon the shelf.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1910-12-08

One Thing That viii Live Forever,
PETTIT'S EYE SALVE, first box sold in
1907, 100 years ago. sales increase yearly.
All druggists or Howard Bros, Buffalo, NY.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1910-12-08

A man ought to know a great deal
TO acquire knowledge of the i'm
mensity of his ignorance.-Lord Pal
merston.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1910-12-08
Through.

=
81 am" replied Mr.. Dustin Stax. Il
not only hope for the best, but make
practical arrangements to get 1t.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1910-12-08

There can be no bending in wor'
ship without STOPPING in service.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1910-12-08

Mrs. wInsrow's Soothing Syrup.
For chiluren LeeJnIng. Sotens inc gums, reducesin
.alays main. cures wind collie. 20cR botue
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1910-12-08
1928 ACRES e: =: 8:
eighty bushels. W. C. HIGHLAND Houston. Tsxas.

BUY LAND IN FORD COUNTY NOW; in tho
great wheat and alfalfa belt of Kansas. Because
people are Just learning of the possibilities win Oh
possesses; also learning that this land Ia selling
chea per land In other localities where the posi-
bilities are favorable. Write today for free
price list The O. Robbins Land Co., Spearviiie, Kan.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1910-12-08

rno cir 625 acres rich lGsel land g7.s0 per acre.
run OALE 6 miles from railroad; Is miles north Of
BemdJi Mimi, sin the land of the big red clover"
spring creek flows through land Will mako Ans
siock farm If interested write owner.
FRANK DUNNING, Osseo, Minnesota.
The Elbert County tribune., 1910-12-02
DIR. JEFFERSON WILL
HEAD LAND BOARD
There is no doubt that the
Governor will name the
man who has made
such a brilliant
record

There is hardly doubt that Dr.. JEFF
ferson, present register OF the state land
board, and who has, more than any 9TH
er state official, been the cause Of the
unprecedent success attained by the
state land board during the past two
years, viii be named by the governor as
the head Of the newly created land
board that is soon TO be organized under
authority of the act of the general as
semHly two years ago, says the Steam
boat Springs Pilot.
DR. jefferson friends through ghoat the
STATE are urging the Governor to appoint
him and it is no more than likely that
ne will be the lucky man.
The record made by DIR jefferson as
the state land commissioner has never
have filled the Office since Colorado has
been admitted into the sisterhood OF
states. and it is asserted that the COVER
nor would be unable to find more con
servatiye and reliable man in the whole
state who could handle the business of
the land Office with the same business
sagacity and correctness AS he markt
the entire official career OF DR.. Jefferson
since he assumed charge OF the Office
one OF the most important in the state.
Tho attainments of DIR. Jefferson as
land commissioner in the past two years
in behalf of the state shows that he is
capable and honest He has sold more
state land for more money than all his
predecessors combined which is evidence
sufficient why he should be selected by
the governor 20 head the new land board
Through his efforts the prices of state
lands disposed OF at public Auction have
practically doubled those of former reg
lsters, and instead of falling into the
hands Of spectators, the lands sold wers
purchased by bonafiid settlers who will
materially cid in settling up the state.
These are only few of the many rea.
sons why DR. jefferson should be contin-
ued on the state land board. THE
RAMAH TELEGRAM
The Elbert County tribune., 1910-12-02
FRANK S. TURNER
TAKES OFFICE

Mr. Frank S. Turner who was elected
county judge on the Republican ticket
assumed the duties of his office Saturday
week ago.
Mr. Turner is native of Iowa, coming
to Ebert county about three years ago
taking up ahomestead near Keysor where
he has resided ever since.
At the regular republican county con
vention held at Kiowa, the party nom
mated Mr. Evan Bowan of Agate, but ow
ing to his death shortly before election
the committee on vacancies at once con
weed and selected Mr. Turner, straight
forward and honest man to fill the ticket
1t is openly announced that Mr. Turner
will only hold office until Jan. ], after
which the county Commissioners will
have TO appoint Judge.
The Elbert County tribune., 1910-12-02
Rock Butte

Oscar johnson went to Denver We'd
nesday to remain indefinitely.
Mr. A. w. Jake has traded for part
OF the Cummings ranch on Cherry Creek
Mrs j. A. Graham is on the sick list
the last two weeks.
Tom Cantril and wife left for Califor-
MIA last week
Mrs Gertrude Cort of Denver spent a
Couple of days out here last week.
Earnest Cogswell of Fort Collins is
visiting his brother Ray.
Mrs Rupert and son George of Table
Rock came over Saturday and visited
friends.
Myrna Wight visited his brother AL
Sunday.
w. c. Boston is going to start.a new
meat maaket in Elizabeth soon.
Mr. Arthur Coonradt and wife will go
to housekeeping in Mrs Nygrens house
soon.
The Elbert County tribune., 1910-12-02
East Cherry Creek

A very cold wave passed over Satur-
day and Sunday.
Mrs Nell Hudson OF Colorado Springs
is visiting at the Williams home.
Perry Williams and Honor Roberts
helped Eli Roberts brand Saturday.
Morton Frazier made trip to Elbert
Saturday.
Gotleb Schriber recently killed two
Wild cats on the Foster ranch
Mr. and Mrs Homer Roberts spent Sun
day at Morton FrazIers.
Roy Wilson is hauling oats to Colora-
do Springs.
Miss Anna Russell and Mrs Neil Hud-
son spent Sunday at Mrs Hietts.
Two insurance agents were in our
neighborhood last week.
II. c. Eggleston took load of oats to
Franktown Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs Foster spent Sunday al
g. b. Athertons.
}. G, Alderman was an Elbert visitor
Saturday.
f. ii. Clingan took his little son to
Ebert to the Doctor Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs Al Aulsebrook and Perry
spent Sunday at the n. B. Alderman
home.
Jrmes G. Fostar and wife went to
Castle Rock Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs Eli Roberts and Miss Ell
la wen; to Eastonville tuesday to visit
with Tommy Roberts and wife.
Fred Lambeat of Larkspur came to n
B. Aldermans last week for calf puach-
ased by Janet McInroy.
VIM Jones OF Elbert delivered a bunch
Of he-fers to Perry Williams Friday
which he sold to him recently.
Mrs Hiatt entertained har sister Mrs
Joe Brazelton and family Sunday.
Mr. aud Mrs IL. c. Eggleston spent
Sunday at the Foster home.
We eare glad to learn that G. II. Webb
who went to Idaho Springs for rheuma
ti7m is much improved.
The Elbert County tribune., 1910-12-02
SCHOOL REPORTS

East Biiou school report for the month
ending November 25. Number pupils
enrolled 81. Average daily attendance %
Those neither absent nor tardy were:
F,rma, Josie and Earl Martin.
Visitors, Mrs KERN and Mr. Per der
grast.
Marie Cox. Teacher.
School Report of Dist. Number 20,
For the month endi ng Nov %.
Number of pupils enrolled 20, average
daily attendance 10, those neither alb
sent nor tardy:
Rosa TAYLOR, Elsie and Fred 10 ephie
Vernece Cox, Daisy Mamie, Roy, and
Melvin McFarlin ard Walter Bender.
Theresa Brockman, Teacher
The Elbert County tribune., 1910-12-02
To the Public

have my Photo studio now in run
ming order and am prepared to take
first class Portrait. Babies pictures
aud small groups specially, prices rea-
sonable. Post cards 81 per doz. also do
all kinds OF leather work. have com
pound for soldering milk cans, seperators
aud all maner of tinware l guarantee a
first class job. one would hink was
Jack of all Trades but that is not so
Jack is in Elizabeth, the work do un
derstand thoroughly and one glance vii
convince you it came from a mechanics
hand. Let me show you
George Nckimme