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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1910-07-28
HIS WELCOME FOR PR0DIGAL
Cowbty Would Have Reversed Pro-
eeedlngs az Recorded In the
Scriptures.

Judge Ben b. Lindsey OF the famous
Denver Juvenile court said In the
course of recent address in char
ity:
TOO many of us are inclined to
think that, one misstep made. the boy
is gone for good. Too many Of us are
like the cowboy.
IAN itinerant preacher preached to
a cowboy audience on the 'Prodigal
Son. He described the foolish prodi.
gals extravaganza and dissipation; he
described his penury and his husk-
eating with the swine In the sty; he
described his return, his fathers low
ing welcome. the rejoicing, and the
preparation of the fatted calf.
1.-THE preacher in his discourse no
ticed a cowboy staring at him very
hard He thought he had made con-
vert. and addressing the cowboy per-
sonafiy. he said from the pulpit:
"'My dear friend, what would you
have done II you had had prodigal
son returning home like that?'
"'Me!' said the cowboy, promptly
and fiercely, I'D have shot the boy
and raised the calf "-Detrolt Free
Press.
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SYNOPSIS.

Miss Innes, spinster and guardian of
Gertrude and Halsey, established summer
headquarters at Sunnyside. Amidst nu-
merous difficulties the servants deserted
AS Miss Innes locked up for the night
she was startled by dark figure on the
Yeranda. She passed terrible night,
which was filled with unseemly noises.
In the morning Miss Innes found a
strange link cuff button in clothes
hamper. Gertrude and Halsey arrived
ened by a revolver shot. A strange man
was found shot to death, in the hall.
1t proved to be the body OF Arnold Arm
country house. Miss lines found Hal
sey's revolver on the lawn. He and Jack
Bailey had disappeared. The link cuff
button mysteriously disappeared De
Gertrude revealed that she was engaged
to Jack Bailey, with whom she he'd
talked in. the billiard room a few mo-
ments before. the murder. Jameson told
Miss Times that she was hiding evidence
from him. He imprisoned an intruder in
an empty room. The prisoner escaped
the intruder was probably woman Ger
trude was suspected, for the intruder
left print of a bare foot. Gertrude re-
turned homo with her right ankle
sprained. A negro found the other half
of what proved to be Jack Baileys cuff
button: Halsey suddenly reappeared.
He said he and Bailey had left because
they had received telegram. Gertrude
said that she had given Bailey an un-
loaded revolver, fearing to give him Hal
seys loaded weapon Cashier Bailey of
Paul Armstrong; bank, defunct, was ar
rested, charged with embezzlement. Hal
sey said Armstrong had wrecked his own
bank and was able to clear Bailey. A
telegram contained news that Paul Arm
strong was dead. Halsey trapped Mrs.
Watson, the housekeeper, while she was
stealing from the house. At the lodge
Miss Innes and Halsey found Halsey's
fancee, Louise Armstrong, sister of the
dead man. She was believed to be in Cal
ifornia The lodge keeper told Miss Innes
that Louise and Arnold had had a long
talk the night of the murder Louise was
Frustrated.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1910-07-28
CHAPTER XIV.
An Equ-Nou and a TELEGRAM,

An Ege-Nog and a Telegram.
We had discovered Louise at the
lodge Tuesday night. 1t was Wednes
day l had my interview with her
Thursday and Friday were uneventful
save as they marked improvement in
our patient. Gertrude spent almost
all the time with her, and the two had
grown to be great friends. But Ger
tain things hung over me constantly;
the coroner's inquest on the death OF
Arnold Armstrong, to be held Satur
day, and the arrival of Mrs. Arm
strong and young DIR. Walker, bring.
ing the body of the dead president OF
the Traders bank. We had not told
Louise of either death.
Then, too, was anxious about the
children. With their mothers inheri
lance swept away in the wreck of the
bank, and with their love affairs in a
disastrous condition, things could
scarcely be worse: Added to that, the
cook and Liddy had flare up over the
proper way to make beef-tea for
Louise, and, of course, the cook left
Mrs: Watson had been glad enough
think, to turn Louise over to our
| care, and Thomas went upstairs night
and morning to greet his young mis-
tress from the doorway. Poor
Thomas! He had the ,faculty-found
still in some old negroes, who cling to
the traditions of slavery days-oi
making his employers interest his. II
was always I'VE" with Thomas.
miss him sorely; pipe-smoking, obse
quious, not over reliable, kindly old
man!
On Thursday Mr. Harton, the Arm.
strongs' legal adviser, called up from
town. He had been advised, he said
that Mrs. Armstrong was coming east
with her husbands body and would
arrive Monday. He came with some
hesitation, at last. to The fact that he
had been further instructed to ask
me to relinquish my lease on Sunny.
side, as it was Mrs. Armstrong; de.
sire to come directly there.
was aghast.
"Here" I said. Surely you are
mistaken, Mr.. Harton. l should think
after-what happened here only a few
days ago, she would never wish to
come back"
Nevertheless" he replied, "she Is
most anxious to come. This is what
she says: Use every possible means
to have Sunnyside vacated. Must 60
there at once"
"Mr Harton," I said testify, Il am
not going to do anything of the kind
l and mine have suffered enough at
the hands of this family. / rented the
house at an exorbitant figure and ]
have moved out here for the summer.
My city home is dismantled and in the
hands of decorators. have been here
one week, during which l have had
not single night Of uninterrupted
sleep, and l intend to stay until ]
have recuperated. Moreover, If Mr.,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1910-07-28
WASH FROCKS IN NEW YORK
Low Neeks, Cut Square, Much in Evil
dence In the Shops Of the
Great Metropolis.

Summer wash dresses never we're
prettier than this season. writes a
New York correspondent.
In window OF one department
store there was group Of such mod,
els worth describing, suggestive of
ideas for little "home mades." One of
the dresses was plain blue lawn
skirt with an eight-inch band of Per-
sian printed lawn in blue at the bot
tom. The waist was of white eyelet
embroidery over a blue slip. II had
a belt, pippings and square neck
finish of the Persian material
A dainty white crossbar lawn, flow
cred delicately with blue, had a six
inch band of plain blue at the bottom
of the skirt The white eyelet en-
broidered waist was trimmed with
plain blue and there was a plain blue
belt
Several dainty white frocks were
trimmed with plain color, or with
printed lawn. One OF them had, a deep
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1910-07-28
For the Hostess
Chat on Interesting Topics of Many Kinds by
Recognized Authority

rations of ferns and white carnations:
use white or delicately tinted china
with all the glass possible, as the eff
feet is cooling. The first course may
be spinach soup, next deviled crabs or
creamed sweetbreads, green peas, POI
tatoes; use parsley as a garnish. For
salad, have a mint aspic with cucum.
bers. Pistachio ice cream, green
frosted small cakes and creme de
menthe.
A pink luncheon may start with
chilled watermelon cut In cubes served
in glasses, with bit of sherry on 1t;
II the day is cool. a tomato soup is
excellent Then salmon outlets with
potato pufrs; cherry salad and eth.
er strawberry or cherry ice for des-
sert, with pink frosted cakes. A vel.
low menu consists of fruit served in
orange shells, then corn soup with
whipped cream on top, egg outlets
with wax beans and potatoes on the
half shell; yellow tomatoes for the
salad and the tiny inner leaves of
head lettuce with a rich mayonaise
dressing. Serve with cheese waters.
Have Spanish cream for dessert with
lady fingers. For white or brides
luncheon, begin with chilled pineap.
pie and white grapes; cream of
celery soup, whipped cream on top.
The heavy course Is or chicken breasts
creamed. tiny potato balls, sweet,
bread and cucumber salad. Angel food
and lemon ice or a vanilla cream for
| dessert
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1910-07-28
Quilting Supper.

The president of a Ladies' Aid ar
ranged this interesting meeting at her
country home. The society had a
large order for comforters, so they
combined work with pleasure. Invita-
tons were sent out for "tufting
bee" the frames were sent out and
everything was ready for work on the
large piazza when the guests arrived.
The hours were from three to seven"
At early candle light" a supper was
served. The table centerplece was
a log cabin made of twigs and there
were bread sticks. cheese straws,
candy sticks arranged In log cabin
style at the corners OF the table.
Lights were not necessary, but there
were quaint brass candle sticks on
the table in which the hostess lit
candles. She had potato salad. hot
baking powder biscuit, ginger bread.
delicious apple sauce chilled, iced tea
and coffee, old-fashioned sponge cake
and homemade candy.
MADAME MERRI.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1910-07-28
Immense SAVING Possible.

In a preliminary bulletin on the
cost of maintaining a tuberculosis
sanatorium, the National Association
for the Study and Prevention OF Tu-
berculosis announces that the average
cost per patient per day in thirty
semi-charitable sanatoria scattered in
all parts Of the United States Is
$1.s69. These institutions represent
an annual Expenditure Of over $780,
900 and over $4,000 days of treat
ment given each year. The bulletin.
which is part of an extensive study
the National association Is making for
Its bureau of information. points out
that the country could save annually
at least s150.000.000 II the INDECENT
consumptives were properly segre-
gated.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1910-07-28
CHAPTER xIII.-Continued.

The gardener mentioned by Halsey
ernoon. and walked up from the sta
ton. 1 was favorably impressed by
him. His references were good-he
had Leen employed by the Brays' until
they went to Europe, and he looked
young and vigorous. He asked for
one assistant, and l was glad enough
to get off so easily. He was a pleas
ant-faced young fellow, with black
hair and blue eyes, and his name was
Alexander Graham. l have been par
ticular about Alex, because, as l said
before, he played an important part
later.
That afternoon l had new insight
into the character of the dead banker.
/ had my first conversation with
Louise. She sent for me, and against
my better judgment l went.
She held out her hand and I took
1t between both of mine.
What can I say to you, Miss In
ness" she said slowly. ITO have
come like this"
/ thought she was going to break
down, but she did not.
you are not to think of anything
but of getting WELL" / said, patting
her hand. when you are better, /
am going to scold you for not coming
here at once. This is your home, my
dear, and of all people in the world,
Haisey's old aunt ought to make you
welcome" =,
She smiled little, sadly, thought.
II ought not to see Halsey," she
said. Miss Innes, there are a great
many things you will never under
stand, am afraid. l am an imposter
on your sympathy, because II stay
here and let you lavish care on me,
and all the time know you are going
TO despise me-"
"Nonsense!" l said briskly. why,
what would Halsey do to me if l even
ventured such a thing? He is so big
and masterful that If l dared to be
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1910-07-28
Novel Observation PARTY.

Every once In while some old
amusement bobs UP again In new
guise and is most enjoyable. Below
| give list of 40 objects and the
answers. All the articles may be
placed upon large table, the guests
are given catalogues with spaces for
Killing In the answers. Allow 90 min
utes. then ask the guests into another
room with the objects out of sight.
Read the answers and award first, Sec
ond and third prizes. over the door
a sign, "Artful Gallery" may be
placed. This scheme is practical for
q lawn or porch party.
Out for the Night-Candlo in Candle
stick.
Departed Days-Last Years Calendar.
Scene In Bermuda-O Onions.
We Part to Meet Again-Scissors.
The Relgning Favorite- Umbrella.
Home OF DEMONSTRATION.
The Greatest Bet Ever Made-Aipha-
bet.
A Line From Home-Clothes Line
The House the Colonel Lived in--Corn
Cob Without the Corn.
Cause OF the American Revolution
Tacks on Letter T.
A Heavenly Body--Dipper.
The Little Peacemaker-Choppln
Knife
Springs Offering-Glass OF Water.
Bound to Rise--Yeast Cake.
Family Jars-Two Glass Jars.
Things That End I'm Smoke--Cigars.
A Place for Reflection--Hand Mirror.
Deer In Winter-Eggs.
Scene In a Baseball Game-Pitcher.
A Drive Through the Wood-Block OF
Wood With Nail Driven Through.
A Mute Choir-Quire OF Paper
A Trophy of the Chase-Brush.
A Rejected Beau-Old Ribbon Bow,
A Skylight-A Star.
Our Colored Waiter--Black Tray.
Sweet SiXteen-Sixteen Jumps of Sugar.
Consolation-Pipe.
Common Sense--Pennies.
The Black Friar-Black Frying Pan.
Coles Memorials OF the Great-Cinders
The Four Seasons Mustard. Vinegar
Salt and Pepper.
A Morning Caller-A Bell
Assorted Liquors-Whp. Switch and
slipper
The Shippers Home-Cheese.
An Absorbing Subject--Botter OF
Sponge Could be Used.
A Dancing Entertainment--A Ball
Bound to Shne-Bottle of Shoe Black
ing.
The Spoony Couple-Two Spoons.
Old Fashioned Flowers-Lady's Slippers.
Nothing But Leaves--Block OF Blank
Writing Paper.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1910-07-28
Interesting Information Given BY
the Groom to the Shrinking
Bride.

They were on their honeymoon-he,
all-important; she, timid and shrink
ing. He intended that she should
miss none of the sights as they rode
down Broadway, New York, in an
open car one hot night, so he called
her attention to various points of In
terest in very loud voice and with
elaborate gesticulation. His ideas.
however, were rather hazy as to loca-
ton, and she looked In vain, at his so
licitation. for the Metropolitan tower
clock on the Flatiron building, al
though she assured him timidly that
she had seen 1t. Then the conductor,
at Fourteenth street, volunteered
This is Herald square, where the new
Pennsylvania station is to be-" After
this startling information, given in all
seriousness. passengers were even
more amazed to hear the bridegroom
saying: Just a minute now and we
come to Grace street"
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He Looked Young and Vigorous.


anything but rapturous over you, he
would throw me out of a window. In
deed, he would be quite capable of it. "
She seemed scarcely to hear my ia
cetious tone. She had eloquent brown
eyes-the Illnesses are fair, and prone
to a grayish-green optic that is better
for use than appearance-and they
seemed now to be clouded with trou.
BILE.
Poor Halsey!" she said softly
Miss Innes, cannot marry him, and
! am afraid to tell him. / am a COW.
ard-a coward!"
/ sat beside the bed and stared at
her. She was too Ill to argue with,
and, besides, sick people take queer
fancies.
I'VE will talk about that when you
are stronger" l said gently.
But there are some things ! must
tell you," she insisted. You must
wonder how l came here, and why
stayed hidden at the lodge. Dear old
Thomas has been almost crazy, Miss
lines. did not know that Sunnyside
was rented knew my mother wished
to rent it, without telling my-step-
father, but the news must have
reached her after l left. When
started east, had only one idea-to
be alone with my thoughts for time,
10 bury myself here. Then, I-must
have taken a cold on the train"
"You came east in clothing suitable
for California" said, land like all
young girls nowadays, don't suppose
you wear flo 2neis." But she was no.
listening.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1910-07-28

MYTH the DOMINIC Of her robe de
wv mutt Milady faces the problem,
what is to be done with strag-
Cling tresses when puffs and rats have
been laid aside for the night. History
tells US of famous beauty Of the
court OF Louis LIE Grande Monarch.
who had mirrors so placed in her
four-posted curtained bed that the first
thing her eyes beheld upon ava
king was her own lovely image.
There are few women who can
stand this test, no matter how lovely
they may be. Think you the smile of
Nine. lie Marquis would have been
SO complacent had she been confront
ed by the reflection Of struggling Me-
dusa-like locks, no matter how beauti-
full the face they framed? Certainly
not.
The glory of her dusky hair was
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1910-07-28
Boudolr Hints.

A glass of hot water taken just
after rising, half an hour before break
fast, is a good thing for digestion.
When polishing the finger nails rub
across not up and down. Dust the
hands with orris powder for excessive
perspiration.
Every night the housewife should
rub cold cream into the base of her
nails. To avoid the injurious effects
of sweeping and busting she should
always wear gloves.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1910-07-28
Woman a Rural Mail Carrier.

Mrs. Carrie Doherty King. of Cry.
stall Springs, Miss, is the only woman
mail carrier in her state. She deliv.
ers mail on rural route, making
circuit of about % miles day. In
her girlhood she won many trophies
for her horsemanship, an accomplish
ment that is now of great service to
her
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DRESS SUIT FOR A CHURCH

Grace street, she asked. What's
that?"
"Oh, that's big church, where all
the swells go. Here 1t is now-as the
stately outline of the church came in
view--and would you believe It? You
can't get in without dress suit?"
1t was with real regret that an in.
terested listener had to signal for the
car to stop.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1910-07-28
Summer luncheons.

Colored luncheons are very popular
and the menus as given below are
simple, so that hostess with one
maid may carry them out successful
ly. For a green affair, have the deco
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1910-07-28

neatly held in place by the dainu
est OF lacy caps.
History is repeating, for the chic
Parisienne of today has revived the
fashion. The most popular type OF
this useful as we'll as becoming head
gear is the crocheted cap done in the
mesh or pecoe stitch.
The illustration will serve as q
guide for those who do not crochet and
desire to have one of these fetching
trifes. Fancy net might be substl.
tuted with band Of beading for the
ribbon.
The French also have a pretty Gus.
tom Of wearing breakfast caps. These
are fashioned of Powered lawn to
match the breakfast gown or sack. If
you are dreaming OF wedding-soon.
to-be, add several of these dainty and
novel accessories to your trousseau.
~~-~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
band Of pink polka-dotted white lawn
at the hem of the skirt-the polka.
dots set so closely together that they
almost touched. The white waist was
trimmed with the same material and
there was an inch wide black velvet
ribbon scarf that came from the neck,
crossed with knot In the middle of
the waist and threaded through big
eyelets on each side of the waist just
above the belt, reappearing through
an eyelet on each side and hanging in
short ends over the belt.
In all dresses the necks were low,
most of them square, and all finished
with plain edges.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1910-07-28
Lonq with One Congregation.

Prof David w. Marks, who died in
London recently, was probably the
only, Jewish minister who held place
with the same congregation SO years
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1910-07-28

was staring with sad eyes at the
cherub painted on the ceiling over the
bed, and because she looked tired /
did not disturb her.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1910-07-28
Aromatic Effects.

What you ought to do" said the
physician. us to take the air in an
automobile or a motor boat"
Cant stay home and open a can
of gasoline?"
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FAMOUS RANSOM COUNTY, Nd.

Two Cheyenne River Valley farms OF 40 and $40
acres, good improvements, timber, sure crops,
price S35 per a. easy terms Curtis Curtis, LlSbonh
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hnv M CENT 20 operate business in your own
LRuI VI oEN homo, Large profits, Money ey-
cry day, No canyassng, Complete Information VI 90.
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| WANT TO CALL YOUR ATTENTION

to unimproved land Ht o. per acre. Also Inn
proved land worth the money. WIN also sell or
trade u hoof-nipper patent or canning factory.
Address D. b. THOMAS, Hartville, Mo.
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AGENTS you soil lots county seat and CONNER
clal center OF Rio Grnnde Valley, Splendid contract
Write for booklet a. Chspa TowPAlts Co.. Chspia Tsz.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-03-18
SCHOOL NOTES.

The boys eujoyed their first baseball
practice Wednesday.
Russell Madison has been seriously
i'll with pneumonia, but is much better
now.
There will be some "Fun in a Photo
graph Gallery April 8.
The sessions of the county teachers
association will begin with the lecture
on self culture by Prof f. A. Barbour
at the M. e. church this evening. Sat
urday all sessions will be held at the
high school. Everybody invited.
Wednesday evening Miss Dunning re-
ceived telegram stating that her father
was dangerously i'll. She left for her
home at once.
The following were the visitors during
the week: Supt. Ferguson of Lawton
and Mr.. Chapman of Worthwhile, Thurs
day Mrs. j. G. Maxwell, Mrs Sellick
and Mrs. l.. X. Woodman, Monday; Mrs.
Adrance. Mrs. Hutchins and Rev. j II.
Darling, Tues day; Mrs Hall and Mrs
North, Wednesday.
II You fail 10 see Ruth Snow as
Jerushy Hector and Merrill Fuller as
job Hector in Rock Allen" at the opera
house A pri 8, you will be the loser
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-03-18
II Saved His Leg.

cali thought Ia lose my Leg" writes
j. A. Swenson O Watertown, Wis Ten
years of eczema, that ID doctors could
not cure. had At last laid me up Then
Buckien's Amiga Salve cured it. sound
and well lofallible for skin eruptions,
ma, sait rheum, boils, fever sores,
s., sea DIS, cuts and piles. % cents at
al druggists. IN
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-03-18

Palm Sunday will be observed with
an appropriate service OF song and SER
mon Sunday morning at the Methodist
church. Everyone invited
There will be special services in the
Methodist church each evening of next
week except Saturday. The Rev.
Martin Luther Fox. ID. D., OF Niles will
speak each evening, beginning Tuesday.
He is strong speaker and everyone in
the community should hear him These
are popular services, open To the entire
public aud they reach their climax with
the Easter service GA the following Sun
day morning.
Regular services at the Baptist church
as follows: Preaching at 1870 a. IN.
Sunday school at ll:45; Y. p. S. &. r..
at 6 q, m, leader, Rev. G.. l.. Owens.
Mid week prayer meeting Thursday ev-
ening at 7.30. You are invited to these
services.
The usual services will be held at st.
Mary's church next Sunday at and
1920 O'Clock a, IN. This is Palm Sun
day and palms will be distributed at the
1920 service.
Elder Claud b. Frampton OF Allegan
will occupy the pulpit at the Church of
Christ Sunday morning. rhe choir is
preparing a splendid Easter morning
program.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-03-18

Busley & Hoskins will run their bak
cry wagon 10 all the lake resorts this
summer, and will also supply all farm
ers or their route with first class home
made family bake goods.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-03-18
AUTO PROSPECTS ARE GOOD.

Harry Nash is local agent for the
Buick automobiles lie went to South
Haven last Friday and returned with a
fine Buick car. lie reports several pro-
spective customers for the Buick ma
chine.