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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-07-25
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS

July 1st. 1912-Council met in reg
ular session with the following men,
bers present, r. c. Spencer, mayor;
S. S. Wilson, F. o. Niklason and Chas.
G. Wolff
Minutes of previous regular and
special meetings read and approved.
The monthly report of R. c. Spen-
Ger, mayor, of licenses collected since
last report and paid into the town
treasurer, was read and filed. Total
collections $500.
The monthly report of c. L. John
son, town treasurer, and W. ]. Lau-
bender, town clerk, was read and
filed.
T. W. Staley filed his bid for the
construction of crossings and ap-
proaches for the town of Audubon,
Iowa, as follows: 15cts per square
foot for crossings and 10cts per square
foot for approaches. Crossings to be
inches thick and approaches 4 inches
thick. On motion of Mr.. Wilson, Sc
conded by F. o. Niklason, T. W. Sta
ley was awarded the contract. He 10
furnish the Town of Audubon with
$4,000 bond for the faithful per-
Torrance of his work.
The following claims were allowed
as read and ordered paid:
General Fund.
Wesley Jay, Is hours labor
in park. ............................. 3 90
R. G. Ping, hours laying
brick 2 90
Jess Jones, So hours labor on
street -. IS 70
Harold Northup, Is hours work
on street with team .................. 6 rs
Harold Northup, 3S.42 bushels
shelled corn :. ........................... 25 So
Jess Jones, So hours labor on
street -. 10 rs
Wesley Jay, 16 hours labor in
park ....................................... 8 20
Jess Jones, 55 hours labor on
street Is rs
Wesley Jay, 10 hours labor in
park -. ..................................... 2 90
Jess Jones, 55 hours labor on
street -. 10 rs
B. L. Darnold, salary for June
1912 rs 90
Andrew Jorgensen salary for
June. 1912 so 90
J. B. Kevan, collecting sprink-
ling subscriptions =. .............-.. 2 %
Ward & Weighton, Is hours la
Dor on street with team. 6 rs
The Audubon Advocate, print
ing .101 46
E. NJ Johnson, repair work ........ 80
Audubon County Telephone Co,
two tolls Sc NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 80
Jim Christensen 60 feet casing 8 60
Water Fund.
Standard Oil Co., 60 gallon gaso-
line "a
Standard Oil Co, so gallon gas
olhe 40
Standard Oil Co, 20 gallon gas
oline .................................... 9 3S
c. R. l. & P. R'y Co., rent water
site from 7-1-'12 to 7-1-'13.-.. Is 90
| J. p. Miller Artisan Well Co.,
9Th installment on deep well652 II
NJ. A. Hubert & Co., 1-2 barrel
gas engine oil ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. so
Electric Light Fund.
E. J. Freeman, superintendent
for 122 street lights for June,
No further business council ad-
journed. w. J. LAUBENDER,
| r. c. SPENCER, Clerk.
Mayor.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-07-25
Funeral Will Be Held Today.

The eighteen months old son of Mr..
and Mrs. James S. Huffman, died at
his home eleven miles northwest OF
Audubon Tuesday evening. The child
had been i'll for two weeks past, and in
the face of the best medical skill death
relieved the little one of his suffering.
Funeral services will be held from tie
home this morning at 1000 o'clock and
interment will be made in Maple Grove
Cemetery.
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Reads Paper Before Convention.

Elmer Bailey, the painter and decora.
tor, is in Des Moines this week attend,
ing the State Convention of Master
Painters and Decorators. Mr.. Bailey
reads paper before the convention at
its afternoon session today. He is one
of the real live members of this Associa.
ton and his paper will be of much in,
terest to all the members.
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First N. E. Church.

No prayer meeting or choir practice
this week on account of Chautauqua
The services on Sunday will be as fol
lows: S. S. at 10 am. Preaching a
II am. No evening service. All are
cordially invited.
Rev j. H Freedline, Pastor.
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Burial Made in Catholic Cemetery.

Mrs. Mary McHale, widow, aged
fifty-fou years, died at Coon Rapids
Saturday and her body was shipped to
Audubon for burial Monday afternoon.
Hex relatives are the Brannon boys
Interment was made in the Catholic
cemetery.
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The Danish Lutheran Church.

Young Peoples meeting this evening at
1:30. Sunday School Sunday morning
at $50. Services Sunday evening at s
o'clock. Rev. j. p. Christensen, Pastor.
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Church Of Christ.

On account of Chautauqua all ser.
vices will be dispensed with this week,
except 5. S. Sunday and preaching in the
morning.
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Advice on Alfalfa Culture.

"A recent issue of The Iowa Homestead
contains an original article on the sub.
ject of sowing alfalfa that is of exceed.
ing value. The writer goes to some
length in the description of plans that
succeeded in securing a good stand.
The difficulty in getting a good start
has been the main obstacle in the growth
of alfalfa. This article is itself worth
many times the cost of a years sub
scription to the Iowa Homestead. This
paper and The Iowa Homestead are
dubbed together at the rate of 81 90 per
year for both papers. Leave orders at
this Office.
Arthur Wright was severely hurt at
the home of Earl Maharg last week by
falling off load of hay.
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w A n T S
OOo OOOO Q COCO
STORAGE.

City Transfer Co.; Jas II. Love. Fire.
proof warehouse (Horper Bldg.l In
surance lowest rate 52s3-sm
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WATcHMAKE R.
Roy Mathews, Palm Bldg Annex. jest
prices Close regulation. Mail orders.
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MOVEMENTS OF
NAIL STEAMERS
VESSELS TO ARRIVk
Saturday August 8.

Saturday, August 8.
Manila via Nagasaki-Thomas, U.
S. A. T. --# = -
Hilo via way ports-Mauna Kea,
stmr. s
Sunday, August
Maui, Molokai and Lanai ports-Mf-
kahala, stmr.
h Kauai ports-Kinau, stmr. -
Monday, August 5.
San Franciseo-W ilhelmina, NJ. n.
IS. s.
Hongkong via Japan ports Man
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MUSIC.

G. Domingo, experienced musician.
gives lessons in violin and mandolin.
!. Beginners a speciality. Address care
F. Anderson Bergstrom Music Co.
Fort St. 5293- I'm
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Arrive Honolulu from Kahuku, Wal
alua anG Waianae-sS.36 q M, "5:31
p. m.
Arrive Honolulu from Eva Mill and
Pearl City-t7:4h g. m, 1886. q. m,
'11:02 q. m, s1:40 p. m, '4:2S p. m,
1871 D. m. 1880 p. m.
Arrive Honolulu from Wshiawa and
Leilehua-9:15 q. m. f1:40 p. m,
.'5:31 p. m, t10:i0 p. m.
'rhe Haleiwa Limited, two-hour
train (ouly first class tickets hon.
oredI, leaves Honolulu every Sunday
at 1886 q. m; returning. arrives IN
Honolulu at 1910 p. m. The Limited
stops only at Pearl City and Waianae
outward, and Waianas, Waipahu and
Pearl City inward.
DAILY. tSunday Excepted. tSun-
day Only.
q. p. DENISoN, r. c. SMITH,
Superintendent g. p. A.
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TRANSPORT SERVICE

Logan, sailed from Honolulu for Ma
Mia, July 10.
Sherman, from Honolulu for San
Francisco, arrived July IL.
Sheridan from Honolulu for San Fran
cisco, Arrived April Z.
Crook, at San Francisco.
Buford, stationed on Pacific Coast.
Warren. stationed ct the Philippines
Thomas, sailed from Manila for Homo
lulu and san francisco |.'|
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PRoFEssIoNAL GARD.

Jas. 7. Taylor, 511 stangenWald Bldg.
Consulting civil e hydraulic engineer.
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NAILS


Mails are due from the following
points as follows:
San Francisco Ventura. Aug. 5.
Victoria Mariana, August IA.
Colonies Sonoma, Aug. 9.
Observation-Disclosures Aug. 5.
Mails will depart for the follow
ing points as follows:
Shinyo Maru, Aug. 3.
Vancouver-Makura. Aug. Is.
Colonies Ventura, Aug. 5.
San Francisco Transport, Aug. 4
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SHIRT MAXIM.

EBl STIYA. 1I2 N. BERETANIA.
Shirts made to order. We are up 20
date In latest styles. Finest line Of
materials In city. 522y-sm
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Bergstrom Music Co. Music and mu-
steal instruments. l020-1021 Fort
81. 5277
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Oahu Railway Time Table


For Wafanae. Waialua. Kahuku and
Way Stations-'s:15 q. M, $3.50 p. m.
For rearl City, Eva Mill and Way
Stations-f7' so u. m. '9:15 m.,
s11:30 a. m, '2:l5 p. m, s3:2o p. H..
'5:15 p. m, 1880 p. m, Till y. IN.
For Wahiawa and Leilehua-s10:2 30
q. m. '5:15 p. m, 1880 n. m. t11:15
q. N.
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MADEIRA EMBROIDERY.

MADEIRA EMBROIDERY.
Mrs. J. p. Melim, 162 Hotel; Phone
1896. Beautiful Madeira embroider-
ed babies caps. sacks and dresses
Initials and hemstitching to order.
5249-Sm
MOTORCYCLES.
Agents for Thor motorcycles. Bargains
in second hand motorcycles. Homo
lulu Motor Supply, Ltd. Phone 1868;
Nuuanu, nr. iBeretanla st.
~ 5247-3m
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Friday. August z
Hawaii via Maui ports clandIn4
stnar., p. n.
saturday, August :.
Hilo direct Mauna Kea. stmr., B.
IN.
Sunday. August 4
San Franchises hou11 IL s. a. r
Monday, August
Sydney via Page Pago Yentnrn. q
Kauai ports Noeau. stmr.. b. a.
Tuesday, August 8
Molbkai. Maui and Lanai ports NJ
kahala, stmr.. p n.
Kauai ports Kinau. stnir.. p, -.
San Francisco LurlIne, NJ NJ 3.
Wednesday, August 4
San Francisco Mnnchnrid. 2. N. 8.
Hilo via way -Mauna kea.
stmr., 10 q. M.
Friday, Auoust q
!. Hongkong via Japan ports -8hln1o
Maru, Jap stmr.
8 Kona and Kau ports KIlauea. stn1r
noon.
San Francisco sonoma. o. s. 8.
Tuesday, August IS.
Manila via Guam Transport
San Francisco Chiyo Maru, Jap
stmr.
victoria and Vancouver Maknra.
CrA. 8. 8.
Wednesday, August a.
San Francisco Wilhelmina, n. n.
s. s., 10 q. m.
Sydney via Fiji Mariana. Class
Thursday, August q
Kauai ports-W. @. Hall. stmr.. 5
p. m.
Friday, August is.
Hongk0ng via Japan ports Siberia.
r. NJ. 8. s.
Hawaii via Maui ports Clandine.
stmr., p. m.
saturday, August n.
Hilo direct Mauna Kea, stmr.,
p. m.
Sunday, August 1s.
Hongkong via Japan ports Buy0
Maru, Jap. stmr.
Tuesday, August 20.
San Francisco Nile, P. III. 8. 8.
Wednesday, August n.
San Francisco Honolulan. NJ n.
8. 8.
Friday, August 20.
Hongkong via Japan ports China.
P. N. 8. 8.
Saturday, August q.
San Francisco Sierra, o. s. s..
noon.
Tuesday, Aug. ~.
San Francisco Mongolia, P.M.S.S.
Thursday, August g.
Hongkong via Japan ports-Man-
churia, p. NJ. 8. 8.
Mahukona and Kawaihae -IwaIanl
stnr., noon.
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Tuesday, August
Hilo direct. Manna Kea. stmr.
Wednesday. August Z.
Kauai ports-W. @. Han. stn1f.
Hawaii via Maui ports Clandlna
Wednesday, August ..
San francisco -Shinyo Maru, Jap
stmr.
sydney via Page Page sonoma. o
Saturday. August 10.
Hilo. via way ports Mauna Kea
stmr.
Sunday, August ii.
Maui. Molokai and lanai ports III
kahala. stmr.
Kauai ports--Kinan, stmr.
Monday, August e
San Francisco Sherman. u.SA.T.
Hongkong via Japan ports Chigo
Maru, Jap. stmr
Tuesday, August IS.
San Francisco Honolulan. M.N.9.S.
Sydney via Suya Maknra. C.sA.S.9.
Wednesday, August n
Vancouver and Victoria Marama.
CA. s. s.
Thursday. August Is.
Central and South American ports
-Buyo Maru. Jap. stmr.
Friday, Annust Sc.
San Francisco Siberia. p. NJ 8. .
Monday, August -.
Sierra. o. s. s.
Tuesday, August -.
Honekong via japan ports Nile. r
NJ. s. 8.
Friday, August =.
San Francisco China. P. n s. 8.
Tuesday, August n.
Hongkong via Japan ports Mon.
golia, P. M. 8. s.
Wednesday, Aug. e.
San Francisco Lurline. n N. 8. s.
Thursday, Aug. -.
San Francisco Manchnrin, ?. ~.
is. s.
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Everything In the printing line ut
Str. Ballstln, Alassa s I ss,Ija araneh.I
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panied by an older woman. horrible
example OF her daughters physical
destiny. and both dressed in astonish-
ing finery.. Talbot fastened back into
the apartment house. gained the head
of the stairs and. standing there
heard the faint whirr OF the electric
bell Against the paper under the clap.
per.
My Gawd. It's now or never" said
Talbot, gathering his masters frock
coat over his ample bosom. He went
back into the apartment
ANY letter." sang out Lord Jocelyn
from within. I've set the table.
Come and see X it's right"
Ono moment" Talbot responded.
Don't come out of the kitchen
there's somebody coming up the
stairs; 1t may be tradesman."
"Righto," Jocelyn answered. 81
shouldn't care to be seen in my shirt
sleeves. Talbot. you were right about
the grease; the butter fell down over
my trousers"
"Hindeed?' said Talbot, his heart
beating as he heard the heavy foot
falls Of his visitors upon the stairs.
He heard Jocelyn stamping around in
the kitchen as he sought the articles
for the table; then two women turned
the corner OF the passage below and
started to ascend the flight. Talbot
closed the door softly.
Ping-gr-gr! went the electric bell
within. Talbot strobe to the door
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nessed-has altogether destroyed my
once proud confidence in that monster
OF infamy o, Mr.. Jocelyn," she went
on with sob, how could you have
deceived me so?"
AS a rule added her mother loftI-
ly, I'VE prefer not to mix up with com
mon servants. Earl Talbot. l wish
you a happy good afternoon"
stop! Stop!" cried Jocelyn,
springing toward his inamorata. LENA.
for heavens sake listen to mel"
Back, misguided young drunken
man." said Talbot, interposing a mas
sive hand. Trouble my guests no
more. Your punishment is ht re-.
ward for your perfidy."
And l thought he was a lord" sob
bed Lena, passing through the door,
which Talbot held open for her
"A narrer escape, my dear" her
mother answered. Them fake lords
is thicker than blackberries. It's back
to the shop mean-my daughter
has some purchases 10 make, you
know, Earl Talbot" She wrung her
hands 20, II she hadn't been and
bought such a big rousseau" she
moaned, and SO passed weeping out
OF the room.
Talbot stood beside the door, look
ing at his master, who, wholly over
come, had sunk dejectedly into a
chair. He waited for him to speak,
but since Lord Jocelyn said nothing,
he drew from his pocket the lease of
the apartment and the bill of sale. as
well as the receipt. He tore them
into four pieces and deposited them at
Lord Jocelyn's elbow Then, still 81.
lent. he removed the frock coat, took
up the silk hat and. passing into the
bedroom, replaced them in the cup
board. Next he donned his working
coat, put together a few articles OF
his property In battered suit case
and came back. carrying II in his
hand. lie paused beside Lord Joce-
lyn's chair, took an envelope from his
pocket, and handed It TO him.
Your letter, sir" he said
Then Lord Jocelyn looked up and
Talbot saw tears in his eyes.
Goodbye. sir" said Talbot, gulping.
and moved toward the door But as
he placed HIS fingers on the handle
Lord Jocelyn called him.
Where are you going. Talbot" he
asked.
I'm going ONE to Hengland, sir
answered his servant
Wait a minute, Talbot Aren't
you going to work for me any more?"
You wouldn't want 10 re-engage
me. sir?' Talbot stammered huskily.
by the lord, wouldn't u" cried
Jocelyn, springlng to his feet. "Tal-
bot, you've done me better service
than any man has ever yet done for
me"
I'm glad to ear you say so, sir"
said Talbot, dropping his suit case
Them was-pardon me-'ussies. sir
They knew you was lord, sir III
was hOnto their games, sir"
Talbot" said Jocelyn, why am
such a damned donkey7"
20, not that, sir. Per'aps. hif
mint make so bold. a little bit Of a-er
mule. SIR. Hits Just Hengllsh hob
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last recovering possession OF his
senses. selling the handiest object.
which happened to be bottle OF
settler water, flung It at Talbot's
head. Talbot ducked just In time and
the bottle smashed against the wall
behind him, breaking the glass of n
picture and deluging the carpet with
bubbling water. Then, as Jocelyn
sprang toward him, Talbot snatched
up chair and adroitly parted his
former masters assaults with II. At
last. gasping for breath, Jocelyn de
sisted and stood facing Talbot, white
with impotcnt rage.
Poor fellow, poor fellow" said Tai
bot compassionately. IL took i'm
from the Hinebriates' 'ome, ladies,
hon his solemn promise never to touch
liquor again. So e's been masquerade
ing has lord as e? Well, well.
well, WE'LL" He struck a dramatic
pose. THE word of Henglish hearl
'as 'itherto been unquestioned." he
said, but being as you're furriners-
l mean Hamericans-perhap you
don't know that II you will permit
me. ladies. l will produce my lease OF
this apartment, hand halso the bill OF
sale for this ere furniture, hin proof
of what l claim"
But the ladies. tossing their heads
proudly. were already at the door.
mo, thank you, Earl Talbot" said
Lena Schmidt. The disgraceful scene
which | have seem should say wit.
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More ,LIke a Mntcrenrou.

There is much interest for English
people at the moment-though, per.
haps, no particular comfort-in the
announcement that the rainfall OF q
village among the hills oil Assam dur.
ing the ten weeks from May l to July
9 this year was $50 inches. The vii.
lage is Cherrapunji. the rainiest spo,
in Asia, and presumably in the world
It's annual rainfall is something over
40 inches-say, fifteen times as much
as London. Cherrapunji stands on a
plateau, overlooking the plain OF Syl
het. and u is Ass feet above sea
level.-London Tit-Bits.
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and stood before the visitors, to all
appearance a heavy, prosperous Eng
lishman, wearing the dignity acquired
by many years of service IN the fourth
Viscount Jocelyns family.
rs Mr.. Jocelyn INF" inquired Mrs.
Schmidt sweetly.
i believe Jocelyn is In, although Il
isn't his afternoon of" answered Tai.
bot haughtily. Walk in please. Go
straight through. ladies; you'll find
him In the kitchen"
I'm the Kitchen" echoed Lena, roll
ing her ox-like blue eyes. What is
he doing there7"
really cannot say. madam" re-
piled Talbot. He doubtless knows
his own business better than | do. He
Is probably washing my dishes"
Washing your dishes?" re-echoed
mamma. And who are you, pray?"
Il have the honor to be Hearl Tai
bot" replied Talbot haughtily.
why Dickie didn't tell me he was
living with an earl!" exclaimed Lena
In astonishment
Really, madam, I am not respon.
sible for what my servants may or
may not choose to say" Talbot an
swered with hauteur. "If you want
to go In, you may"
What answer the petrifed women
would have returned cannot be ascer-
tanned. for at that moment Jocelyn.
nearing the voice of his betrothed.
came Fastening out OF the kitchen, still
wearing his apron.
"Lena!" he cried ecstatically.
Young man." said Talbot pompous-
~ you will please defer your love
making until you get into the park.
Go and make yourself decent and take
your friends away"
What does this mean?" screamed
Mrs. Schmidt. "Dicky. who IS this
mann"
1T would be more to the point II
you would tell me what this means,
madam" said Talbot. 81 am not I'm
the habit Of entertaining my Wallets
visitors, and do not encourage his
receiving females here"
We amt females. we're ladies'"
screamed Mrs. Schmidt.
Talbot have you gone crazy?" de-
manded Jocelyn. What are you do
ing in my frock coat? Get out of
here. You're discharged"
All" said Talbot. shaking his fin.
ger. Young man. you've been drink.
ing again and this time you1l ave to
go. Understand me? Pack up and 20
or I'll call IN the police"
lie turned TO the women. who. Who'll
y overcome by this astonishing scene.
were retreatlng toward one corner OF
the apartment
Il see now that you have been un.
der an error" he said This foolish
young man Of mine hevidently meant
to hentertain you ere while was
away. ] came back Unexpectedly
from a holiday this afternoon and"
Il thought he was a lord" sobbod
Lena, covering her face.
Talbot roared with laughter.
so 'e's been hlmpersonating me,
as 'eY Why, ladies, Joceiyn's father
was a stable boy, and"
lie got no further. for JoceIyn. at
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home from the store, when the pres
ident of the bank called me across
the street He took me in and show
ed me letter from his absent cashier
saying that the writer would not re-
turn The further information con.
veyed by the cashier was of nature
to warrant the banks closing with
some degree of permanence. A bank
without money is rather a futile
thing.
"That didn't cheer me up bit All
my money was in that bank and the
cashier had cleaned out the bank. It
was easy to guess the answer
81 went home, arriving a little late
My wife asked me what was the mat
ter. told her that man came into
the store just at closing time and
kept me-just lied to her. She made
no comment. After supper soon
turned in and my wife went to sleep
before did.
after a while she woke up and
said: Are you asleepY
81 kept still.
you're not asleep she said.
How did you know? / asked.
by your breathing. Are you illY
TITS worse than that said.
"'What is it-trouble?
yves, plenty of trouble. We're
cleaned out, that's all deceived you
this evening I wasn't kept at the
store. Fendall called me In on the
way home to tell me that the banks
gone and all the money we had with
IT, without that money / can't pay
out and the business will have to
close up
bad as that? she asked.
Yes. bad as that
"'What about that trip you were
going to take--was It back to Penn
sylvania or something like that?'
No, 1t was a tour Of the Medlter-
ranean'
"Well, we might have been awful
ly seasick We've got old Billy and
the buggy left, haven't weY
Yes and a little more
ooh, well, we're not quite gone
she said
you're a plucly one! I said
"She was asleep again In ten min.
utes.
Talk about clear grit She once
scolded me for getting mixed up with
a man who turned out crooked-she
never blamed me once In all the
years Of struggle that followed At a
time Of life when I had expected to
be on Easy street ! had to take to
the road. and our lives have been q
lot different and a lot less comfort
able than they have have been II ]
had had more foresight, but never
once has she told me so. She seemed
to have sense enough to know that
mans own knowledge Of the facts
afterward, Is as much punishment as
be deserves, II not more.
II believe in spite of the disappoint.
ment that I've had more out OF life
than II / had quit and retired, salts
fed with that email fortune.
1T was worth the money TO find out
how much grit my wife had."-strlck.
land Gillian in Chicago News.