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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-10-30
Value Of a Lawyers TAX.

A young lawyer was defending an
old convict on the charge of burglary
in state where the court rules allow
fury. The young lawyer, somewhat
nervous, consulted veteran member
Of the bar who happened to be stand
ing near. How much time do you
think should take up In addressing
the jury?" he asked in rather pomp
GUS manner. Take the full hour,
was the gruff reply. The full hour
Why. ! intended to take only Is min
utes," Take the full hour" repeated
the old lawyer, But why?''' BE
cause the longer you talk the longer
you will keep your client out of Jail.
Ladies' Home Journal.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-10-30

Major Mcdonald. commanding an army
post near Fort Dodge. seeks man 70
Intercept his daughter, Molly. Who Is
headed for the post. An Indian oHtpreak
is threatened. Sergeant Brick Hamltn
meets the stage In which Molly Is UaVei-
ing. They are attacked by Indians, ana
Hamlini and Molly escape In the darkness
Hamlln tells Molly he was discharged
from the Confederate service In disgrace
and at the close of the war enlisted IN
the regular army. He suspects one cap
tain LeFevre of being responsible lot
his disgrace. Troops appear and under
escort Of Lieut.. Gaskins Molly starts 70
Join her father. Hamlin leaves to reJoln
his regiment. He returns to Fort Dodge
finds Molly there. Lieutenant Gaskins
accuses Hamlin of shooting him Ine
sergeant is proven innocent. He sees
Molly In company with Mrs. DUPONT
whom he recognizes as a former sweet
heart. who threw him over for LeFevre.
Later he overhears Dupont and soidier
Matching up money-makins plot. Molly
tells Hamlln her father seems to be IN
be daughter OF McDonald's sister. Mol
ly disappears and Hamlin sets out TO
trace her. Mcdonald is ordered to Fort
Ripley. Hamlin finds McDonald's muir
dered body. He takes WATSON, gnide;
and two troopers aud goes In pursuit OF
the murderers, who had robbed McDon-
aid of 800 paymaster's money. He sus-
poets Dupont Corners, soldier accom-
pllCt Ol dupont. ~ IOunu
Inns party is caught In a fierce blizzard
while heading for the Cimmaron. One
man dies from cold and another almost
succumbs. WATSON is shot as they come
q log cabin hidden under a blum, occupied
by Hughes, a COW thief, who is laying for
LeFevre who cheated him In a cattle
deal His description Identities LeFevre
and Dupont as one and the same. Hughes
shot WATSON mistaking him for one Of
LeFevre's party. Hamlin and Hughes
carrying Molly to the Indians camp.
Two days out they sight the fugitives.
A fight ensues In which Hughes is shot
by an Indian. Dying, he makes desper-
ate attempt to shoot LeFevre. but hits
Hamlin, while the latter is disarming lie
Fevre JeFevre escapes. believing Ham
lin and Molly dead Molly tells Harnlin
that her father was implicated in the
plot to steal the paymaster's money.
Eamln confesses his love for Molly and
finds that II Is reciprocated.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-10-30

/ toned. 1T was the rumor at Dodge.
Perhaps"
Why, yes. that must be IT," he in
terrupted eagerly. Custer and the
Seventh. What luckI And III be in
It with the boys after ALL"
Shall we not ride to meet them"
Soon. yes; only we need to be GER
tain first"
Are you not?' and she rose in her
stirrups. Il am sure they are cavalry.
men. Now you can see clearly as they
climb the hill"
There is no doubt" he admitted,
"a single troop ahead OF the main
body; the others will be beyond the
bend in the stream"
He stepped back, where he could
look directly into her face.
They are soldiers all right, but
that was not what wanted to be 30
certain about. When we ride down
there. Molly girl, we shall be swaL
lowed up into the old life once more.
the old army life"
Yes"
Perhaps you do not realize how dit-
ferent 1t win all be from out here
alone together"
why should It be difrerentf"
Il shall be again a soldier In the
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-10-30

ranks, under orders, and you Major
McDonald's daughter"
"But--but-" her eyes full Of mp
peal.
mo, little girl" he explained quick
ly, reaching up and touching her
gently; I'VE are never going 10 say
anything about that to those down
there-his comrades In arms. 1t h 90
ing to be our secret. / am glad you
told me; 1t has brought us together
as, perhaps, nothing else could, but
there Is no reason why the world
should ever know. Let them think he
died defending his trust. Perhaps he
did; what you overheard might have
been said for a purpose, but. even ~
It were true. he had been driven TO II
by a merciless woman. II is ours to
defend, not blacken his memory"
She bent slowly down until her
cheek touched his.
I'll thought you would say that
she returned slowly, but what else
you said Is not so-there will never
again be barrier Of rank between
US" She Strengthened in the saddle.
looking down into his eyes. Who
ever the officer may be In command
Of that detachment. want you to tell
him all"
AIR
"Yes. that we are engaged; am
proud to have them know"
The truth was aiming in her eye&
glowing on her checks. She leaned
forward.
kiss me, and believed"
Molly, Molly" he whispered, New
or will doubt again"
CTo BE coNrINuxD.)
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JUST ADDING THE SEASONING
Why Bonnie Reasoned He Had just
Come In Time to Save the
Baby Brother.

Five-year-old Bonnie. who. since the
arrival of his baby brother three days
before, had been on tip-toe for sight
of him, was at last admitted to the
chamber.
AS he entered the dim room, he
saw behind a screen the pink body ly-
ing on the lap Of the whitecapped
nurse. who. having just given 1t a
bath, was shaking powder over IT
from perforated box.
At the sight a look of horror over
spread the chubby face Of Bonnie.
Toddling to his mothers bedside. he
whispered In awed tones:
"Det up. muyyer. quick! Nurse Is
goin' to eat little bruvver; she's put
tin the salt on him now"-New
York Evening Post,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-10-30

The rabbit is a gentle thing.
His mein is never frightful
His habits are retiring.
To him peace is delightful.
He never sallies forth to find
What's good and grab 1t
Unless the prize that looms in sight
Don't be rabbit.
The rabbit is a synonym
For cowardice and meekness;
The world has deep contempt for him.
1t jests about his weakness.
The rabbit seems to think tbs cause
For glad Thanksgiving.
II he may lead quiet life,
II he may keep away from strife,
And earn his living
The rabbit, being poor and small.
Frets not at his condition;
He doesn't seem to want 1t all.
He has no proud ambition.
Enough is all he takes. the rest
Is for his brothers;
II doesn't seem 10 make him fret
That when he has all he may get,
There's more for others.
The rabbit is a scornful thing.
He shrinks in dread from danger:
To all the hopes our longings bring
The rabbit is a stranger.
He never kills for selfish gain.
1t IL his habit
To shrink from war and hunt for peace
To take enough and then to cease
Don't be a rabbit.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-10-30

horse They jerked me forward 30
roughly, and I was SO frightened that
that must have tainted. At any
rate remembered nothing more dis
tinctly until we had crossed the river,
and ! was on horseback wrapped In q
blanket. and tied to the saddle. Some
one was holding me erect: could not
move my arms, but could see aud
hear. II was dark, and we were NOV
ing slowly; there were two indians
ahead, and white man riding each
side CT me. They thought me uncou-
scious still, and spoke occasionally;
little by little recognized their voices
and understood their words"
Her voice broke into a sob, but the
Sergeant's eyes were still gazing vigi-
laptly out over the snow-clad hills.
1T is hard to tell the rest" she
said finally, but ! learned that 1t was
not robbery. but the betrayal OF trust.
My father was guilty, and yet at the
same time a victim. only got the
truth in snatches, which had to piece
together, although later learned 9TH
or details. Mrs. Dupont had bled my
father through some knowledge she
had gained of his sisters family
cannot even imagine what this could
have been, but 1t was sufficient for
her purpose. He gave her all he
had. and tEen-then she heard OF this
government money being sent to Rip
ley. She had known about that for
several days through the Lieutenant,
and had ample time to arrange the
plot My father must have been crazy
to have entered into the scheme, but
he did, he did. The woman compelled
him to t."
Il understand. Molly" broke in
Hamlin, anxious to spare her the de-
tails. They were to pretend robbery,
but with the Majors connivance. An
officer impersonating him was des-
patched to Ripley by stage. This
would prevent any immediate pursuit.
Later the Major was to be released,
to return to Dodge with his story.
The projection Of yourself into the
affair dlsarranged the entire plot, and
then quarrel occurred, and your
father was killed"
"Yes: 1t was over what should be
done with me; although believe now
they intended to kill him. so as to re-
tain all the money. The older Indian
fred the shot treacherously."
And Connors?"
Dupont killed him: they were both
drunk. and the soldier fred first. but
missed"
And after thatr'
She covered her face with her
hands.
1T was all dream OF continuous
horror, yet through 1t all, I do not
recall consciousness of physical tor.
ture. seemed to be mentally numbed,
my brain blank. 1t was a realization
Of my fathers guilt more than my own
danger which affected me-that and
his death. They were not unkind nor
brutal Indeed ! do not clearly re.
call that was ever spoken to, except
when some necessary order was given.
One night heard them discuss what
should be done with me; that was
to be hidden away in Black Kettles
camp. Generally Dupont spoke to the
Indians In their own tongue, but that
night he thought me asleep IL had
no hope left-not even faith that you
could ever rescue me-"
Hamlin's hand clasped hers firmly.
but his eyes were riveted on some
thing In the distance.
Wait" he said. checking his horse.
what is thatf See; down in the val
ley of the creekl Is 1t not q moving
body OF menf'
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-10-30
Women and ualy Men.

What chance has homely man to
win a prize in the battling game Of
matrimony. A good one-in Berlin
where Fraulein Derben has jusy or
ganized THE League Against Beauty"
The members-all pretty girls, Of
course-have pledged Themselves TO
marry only ugly men because Of the
theory that handsome mates are I'M
reliable. The moods of My Lady Fair
these days are oftener grave than gay,
but love win continue to be blind"
The fat or baldheaded rival of Apollo
Belvedere at least is to have an even
break. fair start and no favors, but
the same old winners will forge ahead
just the same In this new race OF
hearts.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-10-30
CHAPTER xxxIII.
Mollx,s Story.


The two rode steadily, following the
trail left by Hamlin and Hughes
earlier in the morning. AS there had
been no wind, and the cold had crust
ed the snow, the tracks left by the two
ponies were easily followed AS they
skirted the ridge the Indian pony
herd could be distinguished. sufficient
ly close by this time to leave no doubt
as to what they were. Hamlin eau
tiously kept back out of sight In
the breaks of the ridge. although his
keen eyes. searching the upper val
ley. discovered no sign OF pursuit.
Tired as Duponts horse undoubtedly
was. he might not yet have attained
= the Iadian- encampment, which, in
truth. lnSu., be much farther away
than Hughes had supposed. The fact
that no spirals OF smoke were visible
puzzled the Sergeant, for In that
frosty air they should naturally be
perceived for a considerable distance.
Possibly, however, the bluffs were
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-10-30
TOUCH AND QUICK DEATH
Theater Owner Mourns Sudden De-
mise Of His Friend, the
Press Agent.

Jake Tannenbaum, who owns o big
tbeater In Mobile, goes to New York
two or three times year and there
meets a lot of his friends. One morn.
ing before he had left his hotel for a
stroll on Broadway. a press agent
who had met him In Mobile rushed in
and engineered q swift touch.
mr.. Tannsnbaum." he said breath
lessly, I've got to have $40! It's q
matter Of life and death. Lend me
that twenty. win your
That's all very WELL" replied Tan
nenbaum. but when do ! get II
backT
I'll give II back to you at O'Clock
this afternoon" the press agent reas-
sured him.
But will youf"
"Mr. Tannenbaum, I'll give II to
you at that time II I'm alive"
The theater owner handed out the
money.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-10-30

higher and more abrupt. farther up
stream. affording better chances Of
concealment Indeed 1t was quite
probable that the Indians would seek
the most sheltered spot available for
their winter camp, irrespective of any
possible fear of attack Reasonably
safe from a winter campaign, the
atrocities of the past summer would
naturally tend to make them unusually
cautious and watchful.
Molly. muffled to the eyes in her
thick blanket. permitted her pony to
follow the other without guidance, I'M
ill they both dipped down into the
hollow, safe from any possible OBJ
servation. In some mysterious way
the overpowering feeling Of terror
which had controlled her for days past
had departed. The mere presence OF
Hamlin was an assurance of safety.
AS she watched him, erect in saddle.
his blue overeoat tightly 'buttoned, his
revolver belt strapped outside, she no
longer felt any consciousness of the
surrounding desolation or the nearness
of savage foes, Her heart beat, fast
and her cheeks flushed in memory
OF what had So swiftly occurred be-
tween them. Without thought, or
struggle, she gave herself unreserved-
ly TO his guidance. sereEely confident
in his power to succeed. He was a
man so strong, SO resourceful, so fitted
TO the environment, that her trust In
him was unquestioned. She needed
TO ask nothing; was content to follow
in silence. Even as she realized the
completeness Of her surrender. the
Sergeant, relaxing none of his watch
fulness. checked his pony SO that they
could ride onward side by side.
I'VE will follow the trail back" he
Explained, glancing aside at her face
FIt IL easier 10 follow than to strike
out for ourselves across the open"
Where does II lead2"
ITO an old cow-camp on the Cimar-
ron. There Is trooper there waiting.
Shall I tell you the story?"
II wish you would"
And then ON to have yours In
return -eyerythingr"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-10-30
CHAPTER xxxIv.
The Advance of Custer.

me advance OF Custer.
The Sergeant swung down from the
saddle and forced both ponies back
below the crest Of the hill. his swift
glance sweeping back over the TRAN.
Then he gazed again searchingly into
the valley below.
What La itr' she questioned.
"A moving column of horsemen, col.
diers from their formation, for Indians
never march in column Of fours. They
are too far away for me to be certain
ret What troops can be away on:
heref"
Wasn't there to be winter cam
paign against Black Kettle?" she ques-
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-10-30
Advice 10 Lovers.

Some one has given the following
advice to bashful young men who wish
TO propose to their sweethearts: Firsi
select your night. then when you are
seated in her parlor. you on one side
Of the room and she on the other. Just
hitch your chair toward her and she
will hitch toward you until you can
not get any hitcher. Then slip your
arm round her waist and say, "Wili
thou and she wilt every time.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-10-30

At 1880 that afternoon Jake walked
down Broadway, displaying on his
coat sleeve a tremendous band of
Grape. There were tears in his eyes,
and II Niobe had been living he
would have made her grief look like a
ft OF laughing Mysteries.
IT'S a sad thing" he aamented.
I'm all broken up. A Young friend
OF mine, a press agent whom I knew
well in Mobile, died some time before
2 o'clock this afternoon. Popular
Magazine.
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Suspicious.

There's something strange about
that man." said the clerk at the sleep
ing carr window. Il wonder II II
wouldn't be well to tell the conductor
to watch him so that he'll be prepared
II anything happensf"
"Why?" asked the station master. 81
didn't notice anything queer about
him.
But you weren't near enough. He
bought an upper berth without fret
asking for lower one near the mid.
die Of the car"
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Achievement.

-Humph! What did he ever do that's
worth mentioninsf The trouble with
him is that he doesn't persevere He
never sticks to anything more than
ten minutes. II he lives to be hun
drcd years old he'll never succeed In
any"
'Wait-hold onl He once worked
three days trying to direct letter 30
that the post once people would be
fooled. and blamed II he didn't succeed.
tool"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-10-30
Pride Of the Family.

"A Book OF Scotch Humor" illus
trates anew OF native OF Annandale
the saying that prophet Ia not with.
out honor save In his own country.
i ken them a." said the rustic, speak
Ing Of the Carlyies. Jocks a doctor
aboot London. Tam's harem-scarem
kind o chiel. an wreats book an
that But Jamis-yon's his farm you
see owre yonder-Jamie's the man O.
that family. an I'm prood to say I
ken him. Jamie Carlyle. sir. feeds
the best swine that come into Dunn
fries market"
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The Queer pars Of II.

"The average salary OF the minis
ters of this country Is 1858 year"
That's the queer part OF t."
THE queer part OF what?"
"Of the face that 80 many Of the
ministers make It necessary for d.
vorced people to go TO justices Of the
peace when they wish to be married
Ngain."
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-10-30

What will we put In the magazine
this month";
About forty pages concerning VIVA,
we had last month"
Yes"
And forty more about what we will
have next month"
And them"
That ought to be enough for this
month. "-Washington Herald.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-10-30
Quaint Description.

Admiral Dewey described quantity
In Washington a man who was a
borrower and sponger.
HE Is one of those chaps" the ad-
miral said. who use all their friends
as coaling stations"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-10-30
Divided Intsrssta.

do you think only Of roei- mur-
INJURED the bride Tell me that you
think only OF me-"
tits this wsy," explained the
groom. gently. Now and then I
have to think Of the furnace, my
dear"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-10-30
Hope.

You seem to bs rather optimistic
II late. What has caused the change
in your outlook"
My richest uncle has made me his
heir and begun to take medicine pre-
scribed by doctor who is getting q
rake-off from the undertakers."
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-10-30
From the PersIan.

Loves like the hind hoof OF
The animal that brays.
Because, forsooth. II strikes
So many different ways.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-10-30
Purpose.

Many man has thought he had a
great purpose when his hope was
merely to be able to make somebody
else envious.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-10-30
unannreclated Luck.

my husband" she sighed. never
notices when have new gown on"
LET me congratulate you." her aunt
,eplied. Mine always does."
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-10-30
Knew Him Too Well.

You've met Burroughs, haven't
you"
Yes"
do you know him well?"
About $40 worth"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-10-30

as that"
"oh, WELL" he replied, let's drop
/, the answer altogether II may press
you without It."
Then she struggled close to him
and said:
"Oh. deari ! never thought
should permit a man to put his arm
around me before we were married"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-10-30
partlcular Assertion.

rs the patient to be operated on
with due appreciation of potential re-
sults?"
Il rather think the patient viii be
operated on with the knife" 81
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THE WAY 1T STARTED.

Really" she
said. after he had
asked her which
of his cousins she
regarded as the
pre- title r, you
mustn't press me
for answer to
such q question
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-10-30
An outworn Ambition

II used to think could be perfectly
happy II had 100000" -.
Don't you think SO any more?"
Lord mol Nearly every one OF our
ueighbors has 100000 or $4,000, 600"
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Significant.

Il fear have made mistake"
"Why?"
"He proposed in taxi-cab. The
minute l accepted he paid the fare
and we got out and walked"-An-
swers.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-10-30

Fame depends upon the press agent
rather than en- achievements these
days.
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Ita Nature.

1' have found a part OF your miss.
ing medical book"
What IL IT."
1T looks like the vermiform appen.
dix"
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Quite Safe.

you say she trusts her husband?"
"oh. yes. He can't AFFORD to hire
stenographer." +,
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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-10

The large Three story ana basement
doubl" department store. occupied by
J. ~. o'kcnnoi. at Sycamore and
FRANKLIN streets was completely gut
ted bN fire this afternoon, and a heavy
loss was the result. The double build
ing. valued ri 100000 WAS owned by
John pccnnnr. and was we'll insured
The interior vas badly damaged, but
the walls are standing intact. Mr.
- kcnnon carried stock OF goods
usually found in department stores. all
OF the floors being well stocked. The
stock was valued at 100000 TO s25, 900,
and was insured for $4,000. The fire
originated i'm the basement and the
hamcs swept uR through the elevator.
setting the whole interior afire in ali
increditably short time. \ dense smoke
hiled the street around. in which the
Ere department found il difficult to
work. The entire stock was ruined by
hrc, water and smoke, and there will
be but little left for salvage The
cause Of the fire is unknown. There
had been no ire in tho furnace for some
DAYS, and the supposition is that it
caught from lighted cigarette or
match thrown through the. cellar bars
by passerby. The entire house force
was engaged at work on the different
hoors at tho time waiting on GUS
toners. and was Just preparing TO close
the stores for the observance of Me-
mortal Day. All were gotten out safe
~ The department succeeded in con-
hninS the IRE to these stores. Mr..
o'kennon had been in business at this