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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-23

''Who is the greatest woman in the
world todayss asks the Boston Globe.
When Madame de Stael propounded the
identical query to Napoleon Bonaparte,
his answer was she who has the most
children" But the Little Corporal was
one of the few persons to whom is given
the privilege of saying what they think.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-23
PULLMAN PORTER ~ YEARS.

Boston is 2s3 years old and still using
her first pair of specs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-23

Kentucky man who killed another
one has been convicted and fined / cent.
This shows that Kentucky is at last
aroused to the necessity for strict en-
forcement of the law
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-23

Entered at the Birmingham, Ala
postoffice as second class matter under
act Of Congress March 3. 1879.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-23
A BEST SELLER

A BEST SELLER.
I'd like to write a novel
1t need not be so great,
But just the sort that helps a man
TO leave a large estate
PAUL. COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-23

Never did Knockers. waste more fdi'
breath.
-Midsummer Nights Dream
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-23

~ u uhlefeHl Will Trust fegula-
ton. Almost as many solutions will
be offered as there are persons in
terested, and the perfection of a Just
and adequate bill will require the
highest qualities of craftsmanship.
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who is the greatest woman in the
world todayss asks the Boston Globe
When Madame de stael propounded the
identical query to Napoleon Bonaparte
his answer was she who has the most
Children But the Little Corporal was
one of the few persons to whom is given
the privilege of saying what they think.
A Kentucky man who killed another
one has been convicted and fined / cent.
This shows that Keptucky is at last
aroused to the necessity for strict en-
forcement of the law
During the last three months 100000
pounds of meat have come into the United
States from Argentina and Australia, but
it has not had the effect of reducing the
price of beefsteak.
"Coin'' Harvey has announced himself
as candidate for Congress from his
Arkansas district Mr.. Bryan says the
money question was settled at the elec-
ton in 1896
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Afo,.x
and her substitute made a tremendous
hit. Mary's mood the next morning cur
died the cream in her matutinal coffee.
Five homicides and one arrest The
negro who cut his wife to death and then
surrendered to the police had more con
sideration than the other slayers.
A movement to "clean up" burlesque
shows has been started in Chicago Some
of the chorus girls must have been wear
ing street costumes on the stage.
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According to astronomers the Big Dip
per will disappear in 100000 years This.
may or may not be in the nature of a
warning to prohihtionists.
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Two islands in the Pacific have disap-
peared as the result of an earthquake
shock, but the chances are that they will
bob up again someWhere.
London's Threatened strike of bus men
will cause no alarm. Men know what
will happen to them if they cut up like
militant suffragettes
Russell sages estate. it now develops.
was worth only something over s64. 100000.
Yet he had the reputation of being a rich
man.
If the United States warships fail TO
leave Mexican waters when the time is
up, what will General Huerta do about il :?
The Albanians are getting ready to swat
the Servians. They will have the best
wishes of Ferdinand of Bulgaria.
SO far a plea for change of venue
has not been invoked by the counsel for
Governor Sulzer.
'Huerta to have no favorite in coming
election" Some might consider Huertas s
boost knock.
The Versailles undertallers are watch
ing Aviator Pegoud with professional in
terest.
Boston is 2ss years old and still using
har Hrst liz. Il eng
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-23
EVIDENT.
POPULAR. TOO.

A pleasant man
Was Dan McBee,
Who often said,
Have one on me-"
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the only authorized travelling repre-
sentatives of The Age-Herald In It's
circulation department
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-01-02

presence. He knew no had but to
speak to receive his answer, to sum.
mon the fortress and receive the sur
render. Her eyes dropped before his
passionately searching look, her color
came and went, her bosom rose and
fell. She thought he must certainly
hear the wild beating Of her heart He
pressed her hands closely to his breast
for moment, but quickly pulled him
self together again.
Il must CO." he said hoarsely; my
business is-elsewhere. I ought new
er to have seen you or spoken to you,
but | had to come to this house and
you were here, and how could I help
1t? OIL couldn't for my whole-it's
only you in this" He stopped and
thrust her hands away from him
blindly and turned away. AS there was
God above him he would not do It.
Your MOTHER would like to say
goodbye to her"
No, you are not going" cried the
girl desperately, playing her last caro-.
Listen. they need you in Richmond;
the president told me 30 himself
your orders are to stay here. You are
to be given special commission on
the war department telegraph service,
and YOU"
mo, no, won't take it can't take
it, Miss Varney,"
Cant you do that much former"
said the girl with winning sweetness,
and again she put out her hands to
him.
TT is for you that will do nothing
of the kind" he answered quickly; wf
you ever think of me again after
well. when l am gone, remember that
I refused"
"But you can't refuse: 1t is the pres
idents desire, 1t is his order. you have
got to obey. Wait a moment. I left
It upstairs. will fetch it for you and
you will see"
She turned toward the door.
mo" said Tborne, don't get 1t,
won't look at it,"
But you must see what 1t Is. II
puts you at the head of everything.
You have entire control. When you
see 1t know you will accept It. Please
! wpiT"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-01-02

portant matters to attend to-" he re.
turned loftily.
ut was you that started It," said the
girl.
Wilfred turned suddenly. his man.
ner at once losing its badly assumed
lightness.
oh. you needn't try to fool me-" he
reproached her; 81 know we'll enough
how you have been carrying on since
our engagement was broken off. Halt
dozen officers proposing to you-a
dozen for all l know"
What difference does It make?
she retorted pertly. II haven't got tc
marry them all, have II"
We'll, 1t isn't very nice to 20 on
like that" said Wilfred with an air
into which he in vain sought to infuse
detached. judicial, and Indifferent
appearance. Proposals by the whole.
sale!"
Goodness mel" exclaimed Caroline.
whats the use Of talking about It to
me. They're the ones that propose, |
don't. How cen / help it,"
oh" said Wilfred loftlly, you can
help It all right. You helped 1t with
me-"
Well" she answered with a queer
look at him, that was different"
And ever since you threw me over
-" he began.
81 didn't throw you over, you Jus
went over" she interrupted.
81 went over because you walked of
with Major Sillsby that night we werC
at Drury's Bluff" said the boy, "anc
you encouraged him to propose. Yor
admit IT," he said, as the girl nodded
he. head.
"Of course I did. ] didn't want hir
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-01-02

He ought to have gone long since, yet
he was with her, as he supposed, for
the last time. Surely he might in
dulge himself little. He loved her
so desperately. 30 hopelessly.
But listen" said the girl; "suppos-
ing there we're other orders, orders
from a higher authority, appointing
you to duty here?"
ut would not make any difference"
you don't mean you would 20 in
spite of them7" cried the girl In sud
den alarm
Thorne looked at her gravely and
nodded his head.
But If It were proved that your first
orders were mistake"
She stretched out her hand toward
him, which Thorne clasped closely
again.
But 1t wasn't mistake, and
must CO." he said slowly, rising to his
feet once more, but still holding her
hand
as it something dangerous?" asked
the girl apprehensively.
"Oh, well, enough to make It inter
esting"
But Edith did not respond to his
we'll simulated humor. She drew her
hand away, and Thorne fancied with
a leap of his heart that she did 1t
with reluctance. She began softly:
Don't be angry with me II ask
you again about your orders. must
know"
But why?" asked Thorne curiously.
mo matter, tell me-"
II can't do that. wish could" he
answered with slight sigh.
You needn't" said the girl tri-
umphantly; 81 do know"
The captain started and, In spite
OF his control, look OF dismay and
apprehension fitted across his face as
the girl went on:
They're sending you on some mis-
sion where death is almost certain.
They will sacrifice your life, because
they know you are fearless and will
do anything. There is chance for
you to stay here, and be just as much
use, and am going to ask you to take
it. 1t isn't your life alone-there are
Others to think Of and-that's why I
ask you. 1t may not sound well. per.
haps | ought not--you won't under
stand but you"
AS she spoke she rose to her feet,
confronting him, while she impulsive.
ly thrust out her hand toward him
again. Once more he took that be-
loved hand in his own, holding 1t close
against him. Burning avowals sprang
10 his lips, and the color famed into
her face as she stood motionless and
expectant, looking at him. She had
gone as far as a modest woman might
Now the initiative was his. She could
only wait.
NO. said the man at last, by the
exercise Of the most iron self-control
and repression, you shall not have
this against me, too"
Edith drew closer to him, leaving
her hand in his as she placed her other
on his shoulder. She thought she knew
what he would have said. And love
gave her courage. The frankness OF
war was in the air. II this man left
her now, she might never see him
again. She was woman, out she
could not let him go without an effort
Against you! What against you
What do you mean" she asked softly
The witchery of the hour was upor
him, too, and the sweetness of hel
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-01-02
CHAPTER ~.
Orders 70 Captain Thorre.
Copyright 1912 by Dudd, Mead x CO

On the sleeves of Captain Thorne
coat the insignia OF captain OF Con
,ederate artillery were displayed; his
uniform was worn, soiled, and lift
ing, giving honorable evidence or
hard service; his face was pale ana
thin and showed signs OF recent III
ness from which he had scarcely re-
covered. In every particular he was n
marked contrast to Lieutenant Max
we'll.
Miss Varney," he said, bowling low,
1--WE were expecting you" answered
Edith. giving her hand to Thorne.
Here's Captain Thorne. mamma!
Mrs. Varney shook hands with him
yraciously while her daughter turned
pnce more to the other man, with the
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-01-02
acknowledgment of the order. which

acknowledgment Of the order, which
yhe handed to him.
II wasn't very long writing it, was
I, Lieutenant MAXWELL" she asked
I've never seen a quicker piece OF
work, Miss Varney," returned that
young man, putting the note in his
belt and smiling as he did SO. when
Tou want a clerkship over at the gov
eminent offices, you must surely let
me know"
you would better not commit your
self," said Edith jestingly; 81 might
lake you at your word"
Nothing would please me more, -
vas the prompt answer. All you
have got to do is just apply, and refer
to me, OF course
Lots of other girls are doing It,"
continued Edith half-seriously. They
have to live. Aren't there good
nany whore you are"
We'll we don't have so many as
they do over at the treasury. l be-
lieve there are more ladies over there
than men. And now l must go"
"A moment" said Mrs. Varney, com
Ing forward with Thorne. DO you
gentlemen know each other?"
Captain Thorne shook his head and
stepped forward, looking intently at
he other
Let me have the pleasure OF ma.
king you acquainted, then. Captain
Thorne-Lieutenant Maxwell"
Thorne slowly inclined his head.
Maxwell also bowed.
Il have not had the pleasure OF
meeting Captain Thorne before, al.
though | have heard OF him q great
many times" he said courteously.
"Yes?" answered the other, who
seemed to be a man OF few words.
"ln fact, captain, there is a gentle
man in one Of our Offices who seems
mighty anxious TO pick fight with
you"
Really" exclaimed Captain Thorne
smiling somewhat sarcastically; pick
} fight with me- To what office do
YOU refer, SIR"
THE war office, sir" said Lieuten
mt Maxwell, rather annoyed.
Dear. dear." continued Thorne ur
sanely; Il didn't suppose there was
anybody in the war Office who wanted
10 fight"
And why not, sir" asked Lieuten
mt Maxwell haughtily, while Edith
barely stifled laugh, and her mother
sven smiled.
We'll, If he wanted to fight, he'd
hardly be in an office at time like
this, would he?"
Captain Thorne's sarcasm seemed
70 perturb the youngster, but his good
breeding got the better of his annoy
hnce.
I'D better not tell him that, cap
tain," he said with a great effort al
lightness; me would certainly insis
upon having you out"
That would be too bad" said the
captain. ut might interfere with hi
pffioe hours and"
HE doesn't believe it, Miss Var
ney." said Maxwell. turning to the
younger woman, but It Is certainl.
true. I dare say you know the gentle
man"
please don't, lieutenant" interrupt
ed Edith quickly. 4 would rather no
talk about it. II you please"
"Of COURSE" said Maxwell, 81 didn'
know there was anything"
"Yes." said Edith. Lets talk abou
something else. You know there Ia al
ways the weather to fell back on
II should say So" laughed the lieu
tenant, "and mighty bad weather 70
us, too"
Yes, isn't III"
They turned away, talking an,
laughing somewhat constrainedly
while Mrs. varney picked up the not
that was still lying on the table.
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mo, Miss varney, I can't"
"Oh. yes, you can" cried Edith, who
would hear no denial as she ran swift
ly toward the door.
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FOUNTAIN PENS AT FREE PRESS
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-05-22

the church lawn Friday evening.
The Junior and Senior Endeavor,
both close next Sunday evening for
the summer. A class of three, As
trid Jensen, Kathryn Culver and
Grace Jennings were graduated into
the Senior Endeavor and receiv-
ed their pins and diplomas.
l.. F. Wier, who acted as agent at
the North Western Depot during the
absence of Mr.. Humiston, left last
Thursday for Boone.
Mrs. Erb, Of Red Oak, who has
been here visiting at the Charles
Ping home, went to Des Moines Fri
day before returning to her home.
Mrs. Ed Evans, of Atlantic, came
up to this city Friday to visit at
the B.. McLeran and Robert Evans
homes.
Peter H. Paulsen, who has been
suffering with appendicitis for sew
eral weeks, was taken to the hospi-
tai Friday evening, where it is hop
ed that he will recover from his
illness.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-05-22
AUDUBON TWP.
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Miss Mary Stephenson, of Extra,
visited the latter part of the week
with relatives in this township, re-
turning to her school work Sun
day.
William Tibben marketed a car
load of hogs in Extra one day last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Boehme and
little daughter, Lois, visited at the
George Kness home Sunday.
Miss Nettie Rogers closed very
successful term of school at No. 4,
Friday. She has had the offer of
the same school but prefers to
teach nearer her home.
The Extra and Audubon Township
Telephone Co.. now have their bat
teries at the Varney Hardware store
Miss Viola Johnson finished a
successful years teaching at the
Wheeler school Friday, followed by
a picnic Sunday afternoon and will
teach No. this fall.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-05-22
Glkborll

Well What About the Band?
Boost for the Band.
Miss Tena Carlson returned a few
days ago from Denver, Colorado.
Albert Knudsen and wife and his
mother, Mrs. Kuudsen, of Gates, Wis
tied Sunday here.
j. P. Bengtsen and family spent
Sunday afternoon at the P. A. Pet
ersen home
! Messrs. P. A. Petersen and Mis-
+, Nissen visited their school No. 2,
| last Thursday afternoon.
| Mr.. Anton Hansen and family, of
! Audubon, attended the services at
the Lutheran church Sunday
! Mrs. Nudy Hansen is very ill OF
inflammatory rheumatism at her
home east of town. A trained nurse
from Omaha is attending her.
Mrs. Peter Kirk, of Kimballton,
spent Wednesday at the home OF
her nephew, Jens Norre and family.
| Knud Nielsen, wife and daughter,
were Sunday visitors at the home
of her parents, John Leistad and
wife.
Messrs. Geo. P. Petersen, MAIDS
Petersen and wives, Mrs. Fred GUIDE
and children spent Friday Afternoon
at the Thomas lessen home.
Peter Kjelgaar returned to the
home of his daughter in Manning
the other day, after visiting sever
al old acquaintance near here. {
An interesting baseball was play
ed here Sunday between Audubon
and the home team. The score was
to 5 in favor of Elk Horn.
A three days meeting closed at
the local Lutheran Church Sunday
evening. Several mir sters from
neighborig churches We're in attend
ance.
G. Carlson and wife, Mrs. Hans
Larsen, Thorwald and Lenora Peter
sen attended the graduation exer-
cises held at the college chapel last
Thursday evening.
A large crowd of the younger set
gathered at the Thomas lessen res
idence Friday evening to give Miss
Martha a pleasant surprise to bide
her good bye before leaving for
Colorado. May the trip be the
means Of regaining her health is
the wish of us all.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-05-22
BEST MEDICINE FOR COLDS

When a druggist recommends a
remedy for colds, throat and lung
troubles, you may feel sure that
he knows what he is talking about,
c. Lower, Druggict, of Marion,
Ohio, writes of DR.. Kings New
Discovery: 81 know DR.. Kings
New Discovery is the best throat
and lung medicine j sell. 1t cured
my wife of a severe bronchial cold
after all other remedies failed. 1T
will do the same for you if you
are suffering with a cold, or any
bronchial, Throat or lung cough.
Keep a bottle on hand all the tmie
for everyone i'm thee family to
use. 1t is a home doctor. Price
SO C and s1.0O. Guaranteed by
Extra Drug Company.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-05-22

"When I arose to speak," related
the martyred statesman, some one
threw a base, cowardly egg at me. y
'sAmd what kind of an egg might
that be-" asked an attentive listen-
err.
ga base, cowardly egg" explained
the statesman, sis one that hits
you and then runs"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-05-22


her school Friday and returned to
her home in Des Moines Tuesday.
Emil Bilharz and wife returned
home Tuesday from visit in
Tilden, Nebraska with relatives
A. M. Currier and wife returned
home Tuesday from a visit in
Newton with their daughter, Mrs. F.
l.. Drake.
Irving johnson went to Atlantic
Tuesday to visit his sister, Mr.. R.
Phelp.
Mrs. T. P. Berringer returned
home Tuesday from visit in Iowa
Falls with her parents.
Miss Elsie Rachel, who has been
attending college in Harlan, came
home Tuesday to spend her vaca-
ton with her mother.
The Junior Members of the Audu-
bon High School entertained the
members of the High School Facul-
ty Tuesday in the Watts Hail.
E. J. Freeman and wife return
ed from their California vacation
Tuesday.
w. Fl. Cowles and wife returned
home Monday from Ottumwa where
they had been to visit their son,
Nelson Cowles and family, and from
Burlington where Mrs. Cowles had
been to attend the P. E. o. Con-
vention.
Miss Ella M. Stearns went to Des
Moines Monday to attend School
Convention.
Will Mehle, who had been Wis
iting up here with his mother, Mrs.
G. H. Stocking, returned to his
work in Atlantic Monday.
Chester Marlin, of Atlantic, came
up to this city Monday on business
and to visit at the H. w. Wilson
home.
S1yQO 4ACtIh NCAC W faCldAClC 10
visit over Sunday night with friends
Henry Jacobsen went to Des
Moines Sunday on business.
job Wagner returned Sunday.
from business trip to Knoxville.
Miss Susie Musson returned last
Sunday from Burlington where she
+ had been to attend P. 3. o. Con-
vention.
w. P. Butler returned Sunday
from business trip to Atlantic.
Theo Hendricksen and wife, of
California, arrived here Sunday to
visit his parents, Chris Hendrick
sen and wife.
AL Bliven, of Manila, came Sun
day to visit friends.
Mrs. G. E. Long went to Manning
Sunday to visit friends.
Charles Jennings, of Carroll, Wis
tied Sunday with his mother.
Victor Lang, who has been at
tending the C. c. G. C. in Des
Moines, returned home Saturday fol
his summer vacation.
Mrs. ]. G. Sweezy returned home
Saturday from visit in Atlantic
with relatives
H. M. Duvall went to Atlantic on
business Saturday.
H. w. Wilson returned Saturday
from a visit in Atlantic with his
daughter, Mrs. c. w. Marlin.
Mrs. F. O. Hinkson, of Stuart, ar
rived in the city Saturday to visit
her mother, Mrs. Lois G.. Stuart
Miss Mildred Neff, who has been
teaching school here, returned tc
her home in Atlantic. Saturday.
Ed Evans came up Saturday to
visit his wife who is visiting in this
city with relatives and friends.
Mrs. Teddy Olsen and baby went
to Atlantic Saturday to visit.
DR.. James returned Saturday
from Des Moines where he had beer
with Mr.. Paulsen.
Miss Ethel Asquith went to At
lantic Sunday for a few days visit
George Kellogg returned home
Thursday from a business trip to
Atlantic.
Eugene Christensen, who has been
attending college in San Francis
CO, returned home Thursday to visit
his parents during his vacation.
George Oelke returned Thursday
from Omaha where he had been on
business.