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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-06-12
An outdoor Birthday Party

How children do love parties, birth
day parties especially, and every
child is entitled to one day out OF the
year for his or her very own, and Of
course this ia the natal day. won
der II mothers realize they are max.
Ing history and how very short the
time will be when these wee tots will
be saying: when was little we did
80 and So" am reminded of an cid
erly woman who always counts back
to her sixth birthday and the sake
which she chose for the occasion was
roll jelly" The young mother was
not an expert cook but she had prom
lsed the child she would chose the
kind of cake she wanted, and, let me
add, she made 1t, and 1t was glorious
In the child's eyes and has gone down
Into the annals of q happy life with
many birthday cake and a party.
Remember, children are the most
satisfactory Of all guests, the very
fact of dressing and going to a party
and bringing home the spoils Is bliss.
Provide little baskets OF dainty tissue
PopCi Dn6b III W put bhC AaNOA .
and candles, and even the cake, for
some Riddles love to take samples
| home. .,
Now for the party. We will need
lawn, some trees and a big porch
and then with these accessories there
must be a big bowl of lemonade on
hand under a Japanese umbrella, the
stake or handle being driven into the
ground. Children are always thirsty
and this will prevent them from run.
ming into the house for drink every
| five minutes. Hide animal crackers
over the grounds and tell the guests
there is whole menagerie hidden I'M
der the bushes, in the grass and even
In the benches Of the trees; give each
one paper bag in which to put the
game and give a little prize to the
one who finds the most. A small flag
may be hidden and that will make an
other hunt, the gay little stars and
stripes" being pinned on the lucky
| finder.
The eats" will be the climax OF the
party and the cake should be lighted
with due ceremony and the children
allowed to blow out the candles, Gun
ming fayors are made by sticking ami
NAL crackers together with icing. and
thus made they will stand upright at
each plate. Delicious small cookies
may be ornamented with daisies made
from blanched almonds, the stem and
leaves of angelical fasten them on
with frosting.
Swapping motto caps always give
pleasure and sometimes the Christ.
mas tree sparkles are obtainable at
this season and they are lovely set to
going outdoors and are not harmful.
Ice cream may be served in orange
halves, thus making baskets with
smilax for handles. Orange ice is very
good served this way and Is not so
rich as Ice cream. The party sta
tionery that comes for parties is q
10y to use for the invitations and the
"Sunbonnet" baby cards are attrac-
| tive also. The Ave and ten" cent
store will furnish any number of trifies
Tor fish pond II one cares for this,
or for a grab bag, or better still, for
fairy tree" Tie the parcels onto
the low branches and let each child
clip of one with a pair Of scissors.
Anything that makes for mystery IL
an adjunct to child's party.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-06-12
DIRE WASTE OF HUMAN LIFE.
Indictment Of American Railroad Man.
asement Called for by Annual
Slaughter.

II Is a serious indictment which the
Interstate commerce commission
bringst American railroad manage
ment. During the year now drawing
to a close there were S.215 cases OF
derailment, and of these 1877 were
caused by defects in roadway and
3,S47 by defective equipment. This
is total increase Of 1878 over the de-
railments of the preceding year. In
one serious case of derailment the
commission found 900 rotten ties with
in a distance of lat rail lengths. Some
of these were SO badly decayed as to
be unit for use. and in many cases
the spikes fastening the rails to the
ties were SO loose as to be easily dis
engaged by the hand. Notwithstand-
Ing such conditions. there is no les
SEEMING of speed on American railroads
and thousands are yearly sent to hos
pitfalls or the grave because Of this
mismanagement and contentious In
difference
The total number Of casualties on
steam roads during the year ended
June 80 was 1s0.123, Of which 1855
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his throat, was washing away the
blood that matted her hair. Now that
his fingers felt the wound. he realized
though its outward manifestation was
slight. Her figure trembled in his
arms and her eyes opened. gazing up
wonderingly at the black outlines OF
his shadow. Then she made an effort
as though to draw away.
Lie still a while yet. Miss Melon
aid" he said soothingly. until you re-
gain your strength"
He heard the quick gasp Of her
breath. and felt the sudden relaxing
of her muscles.
"You!" she exclaimed In undis-
guised relief at recognition of the
voice; is 1t really you? Where are
we? What has happenedT
He told her rapidly, his face bent
close, realizing that she was clinging
to him again as she had once before
back In the stage. As he ended. she
lifted one hand to her wound.
And / am not really hurt-not seri-
ously?" her voice bewildered. IL
never realized had been struck. And
and you carried me all that way"
II can hardly comprehend--yet.
Please explain again: they are back
there watching for US still. believing
we are In the coach; they will follow
our trail as soon as It becomes day
light Why-why. the sky is brighter
over In the east already, isn't It?
What was It you said We must do?"
Get across the river; once hidden
In those sand-dunes over there Wen
be safe enough"
Across the river" she repeated the
words DULY, sitting up to stare out to-
ward the water. Then her head sank
into her hands. Can we-can we
ever do THAR"
Hamlin bent forward on his knees.
striving with keen eyes, sharpened by
his nights experience, to learn more
of what lay before them. The move
ment, slight as 1t was, served to
frighten her, and she grasped him by
the sleeve.
DO not leave me; do not go away"
she implored swiftly. Whatever you
say Is best, I will do"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-06-12

creeping In closer; they will not wait
much longer. Hard as have worked.
cant realize yet that we are out Of
those tolls"
You did not expect to succeedr'
mo: frankly I did not; all l could
do was hope-take the one chance
left. The slightest accident meant be-
trayal. am ashamed Of being SO
weak just now, but 1t was the strain.
You see." he explained carefully. i've
been scouting through hostile Indian
country mostly day and night for near
ly week, and then this thing hap
pened. No matter how iron a man Ii
his nerve goes back on him after
while"
Il know"
1T wasn't myself" he went on dog
gedly, but 1t was the knowledge Of
having to take care of you. That was
what made me worry; that. and know
ing single misstep, the slightest
noise. would bring those devils on US.
where couldn't fight. where there
was Just one thing could do"
There was silence, her hands
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-06-12
The TasseI EarrInu.

Earrings are again coming into fash
ion. The latest are composed OF seed
pearls. Ten or eleven strands Of
these hang from a diamond top. form
ing a tassel about half an inch In
length. This little tassel ia again sus-
pended by a single thread of pearls
from a single stone diamond top
screwed into the ear. u.. . ..
These earrings we're first seen in
Paris worn by a manikin of one of
the famous dressmakers. and they have
been adopted by several Of the smart
society women and actresses.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-06-12
Be mot insulted easllY
BE not q solemn anchorite.
A Friend Of tIIs. But

Have you ever met this manf
George Is friend of mine, and I
wouldn't wish to say anything that
would injure him In the estimation Of
others, but he's about the worst fool
that ever put on pair of suspenders.
We used to think he was going to
turn out to be clever, and II anybody
ever had q fine chance to make some
thing of himself, George had. Nice
fellow, and all that, but not trust
worthy. You never know whether to
believe him or not. It's too bad. I'm
sorry for George There's nobody
I'd like better to see get on in the
world. It's hopeless case, though,
l guess. He's got a yellow streak In
him a yard wide"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-06-12

write me If they are any good. You
could use them as an adjunct to a
bazaar, performing them in q separate
booth with curtains hung at the door
TO give an air OF mystery, and charge
penny to get in. OF course. this is
all to be done by young people, as 1t
is within their possibilities.
Put neil in the end OF candle and
set II all in glass filled with water.
The nail will steady the candle. which
will burn until nothing remains, al.
ways rising above the surface Of the
water by reason of the decrease in
weight.
Take a small picture cut from a pa
per or book, and wrap 1t tightly
around e candle. Light a match or
another candle and hold the fame
near until the paper becomes trans
parent. Unwrap the paper. and every
one will be astonished to find the pic
ture printed on the candle.
Put a candle unlighted in a basin
Of water. Let several try to take 1t
out with their mouths, not touching
the candle with their hands. Every
one will fail. Then you put your face
in the water, and, when your mouth Is
near the end of the candle, draw In a
deep breath. and the suction OF the
water will draw the candle into your
mouth. a.
Allow some drops from a lighted
candle to fall into basin OF cold wa
ter This grease will form flowers.
String these on a wire with green
leaves made from paper, and an in
teresting plant will be the result.
Heat a piece of wire and stick it
crosswise through the middle Of a
candle. Make a wick at both ends.
Balance the candle on two tumblers.
Light the wicks, and the dropping
OF the candle grease will make the
candle see-saw, faster and faster as
the fame grows hotter. This Is a
pretty experiment.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-06-12
Ags ss -; 81 & . ge
esgsgRsgsZS5S6s a ggsg

were persons killed and 1888 In
jured. These figures indicate an In
crease over the previous year of lss
killed and 1879 injured.
Not until the heads OF railroads are
held to accountability other than men.
etary for this awful slaughter, due to
poor equipment and bad management,
VIII the death toll be reduced. A few
convictions on criminal charges would
lead to greater safety.-Utica Globe.
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the gully. That would tell the story.
To go west. along the edge OF the
river. wading In the water, would be
useless precaution; such trick would
be suspected at once. and there was
no possibility Of rescue from that di.
rection. They might as well walk
open-eyed into trap. There was but
one hope, one opportunity--to cross
the stream before dawn came and
hide among those shifting sand-dunes
OF the opposite shore. Hamlin thor
oughly understood the risk involved,
the treacherous nature Of the Arkan-
sas, the possibility that both might be
sucked down by engulfng quicksand,
yet even such lonely death was pre-
ferable to Indian torture.
The girl at his feet stirred and
moaned. In another moment he had
hlled his hat with water from the riv.
er, had lifted her head upon one arm,
and using the handkerchief from about
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-06-12
CHAPTER vIII.-contlnued.

CHAPTER vIlI.-contInued
He could feel her breathing, and
realized the danger OF her return to
consciousness. II she should be fright
ened and cry out, their fate would be
sealed. Yet he must accept the chance,
now that he knew the way to be clear.
He held her tightly In both arms. his
revolver thrust back into its holster.
Bending as low as he could with his
burden, feeling carefully through the
darkness before advancing foot. he
moved steadily forward, Where the
gully deepened their heads were at
the edge OF the bank, but much Of the
way was exposed. except for the dark
shadows Of the slope. Fortunately
there were clouds to the west, already
obscuring that half of the sky, but to
the east nothing was visible against
the faint luminousness of the skyline.
Once, far over there TO the left, gun
was fired, the fame splitting the night
asunder, and against the distant re-
Election black figure rose up be-
tween, only to be instantly snuffed out
NboAh' 1iaAiAh put uOWn hiS uphhtCu
foot. and waited. in tense. motionless
silence. but nothing happened. except
the echo Of far-away voice.
A dozen feet farther, some four,
footed animal suddenly leaped to the
edge Of the bank, shifted, and disap
peared noiselessly. So taut were his
nerves strung that the Sergeant sank
upon his knees, releasing one hand to
grip his revolver, before he realized
the cause OF alarm-some prowling
prairie wolf Then, with teeth grim.
ly locked. bending lower and lower,
he crept across the rutted trail, and
past the dead body Of the Indian. Not
until then did he dare to breathe nat
urally or to stand upright; but now,
the gully, bending to the right, led
away from danger every step gafrsd
adding to their safety. He was conf
dent now, full of his old audacity, yet
awake to every trick Of plainscraft
The girls head rested against his
shoulder, and he bent his cheek to
hers. feeling its warmth. The touch
OF his unshaven beard pricked her in.
to semi-consciousness and she spoke
SO loud that It gave him thrill OF ap-
prehension. He dared not run in the
darkness for fear of stumbling, yet
moved with greater swiftness, until
the depression ended at the river.
Here, under the protection OF the
bank, Hamlin put down his burden
and stood erect, stretching his
strained muscles and staring back In
to the dark.
What nowi Which way should they
turn? He had accomplished all he had
planned for himself back there in the
coach, but now he became aware OF
other problems awaiting solution. In
less than an hour II would be day.
light; he almost imagined It was light.
er already over yonder in the east.
With the first dawn those watchrul
Indians. creeping cautiously closer,
would discover the stage deserted, and
would be on their trail And they had
left trail easily followed. Perhaps
the hard, dry ground might confuse
those savage crackers, but they would
scour the open country between blum
and river, and find the dead warrior In
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CHAPTER TX.
Across the River.

He dropped his hand upon hers,
clasping the clinging fingers tightly.
Yes, we can make IT," he answered
confidently. Wait until make sure
what Is out there"
r. He had slight recollection OF the
stream at this point, although he had
crossed II often enough at the known
fords, both above and below. Yet
these crossings had always been ac-
complished with a horse under him,
and a knowledge OF where the trail
ran. But he knew the stream. its Pc
culiarities and dangers. II was not
the volume OF water, nor its depth he
feared, for wide as II appeared stretch
ing from bank to bank. he realized It's
shallow sluggishness. The peril lay
in quicksand, or the pldnging into
some unseen hole, where the sudden
swirl OF water might pull them under.
Alone he would have risked It reck-
lessly, but with her added weight In
his arms, he realized how a single
false step would be fatal. The farther
shore was invisible; he could per-
ceive nothing but the slight CLEAN OF
water tapping the sand at his feet, as
itNfowed slowly. noiselessly past. and
beyond. the dim outline Of a narrow
sand ridge. Even this. however. was
encouragement, proving the shallow
ness Of the stream. He turned about,
his face so close he could see her
eyes.
I'VE shall have to try It, Miss Nc
Donald; you must permit me to carry
YOU" ..
yes" .... ..a... as
"And whatever happens do not
scream-just cling tight to me-"
YES" little catching in her throat
Tell me nrst, please. Just what 1t 10
you fear"
"Quicksand principally; 1t is In all
these western rivers, and the two of
US together on one pair Of feet will
make It harder to pull out Of the suck.
II tell you to get down. do SO
quickly"
Yes" ,..as.e..
Then there may be holes out there
in the bottom. don't mind those so
much. although these cavalry boots
are no help in swimming"
II can swim" H ..-
Hardly in your clothes; but I am
glad to know It, nevertheless. You
could keep afioat at least, and the
holes are never very large. Are you
ready now?"
She gave him her hands and stood
up. The Sergeant drew In a long
breath and transferred the haversack
to her shoulder.
Wen try and keep that from get
ting soaked. II we can" he explained.
There Is no hotel over in those sand
hills. Now hold on tight"
He swung her easily to his broad
shoulder, clasping her slender figure
closely with one arm.
That's It! Now get firm grip. I'll
carry you all right" E'
To the girl, that passage was never
more than a dim memory. Still par
TALLY dazed from the severe blow on
her head, she closed her eyes as Ham
lin stepped cautiously down into the
stream and chung to him desperately,
expecting each moment to be flung
forward into the water. But the Ser
geaut's mind was upon his work. and
every detail Of the struggle left It's
impress on his memory. He saw the
dark sweep OF the water, barely WIS.,
ible In the CLEAN OF those few stars
unobscured by cloud, and felt the slug
gish flow against his legs as he moved.
The bottom was soft. yet his feet did
not sink deeply, although 1t was rath-
er difficult wading. However. the clay
gave him more confidence than sand
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-06-12
MADAME MERRI.
GRAY Puma Popular.

For several seasons pumps have
been very modish for street wear.
but fashion decreed they should be Of
tan, white or black only. This sea-
son. however, one finds gray quite
as popular as the other colors, The
colonial pump OF gray or tan suede
with self-covered buckles is extreme
ly smart for street wear. as are the
black or tan Russian calf ones and
the white nu-buck, patent leather or
bronze kid ones. The Spanish heel
Is the favorite.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-06-12
Kindness.

Kindness.
His head was bald and wrinkles hung
In folds beneath his chin;
But, fancying his look was young.
He drew his waistband in.
His shoulders dropped. his step was
slow, 4a
His sight was growing dim;
He thought the knowledge Of II, though.
Belonged alone to him.
l did not tell him that knew,
Nor hint that could see;
1t may be that some morning you
Will be as kind to me.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-06-12

pressed to her face. her eyes fixed on
him. Then she questioned him soberly.
you mean. kill met"
Sure" he answered simply, with
out looking around; II would have had
to do it--just as though you were
sister Of mine" ..a
Her hands reached out and clasped
his, and he glanced aside at her face.
seeing it clearly, -eF t...
tt thought you would" she said.
her voice trembling. Il was going
to ask you once before was hurt.
but-but / couldn't. and somehow
trusted you from the first, when you
got In" She hesitated. and then
asked: How did you know ! was
Molly Mcdonald? You never asked"
The Sergeant's eyes smiled. turning
away from her face to stare out across
the river. #.a
Because had seen your picture"
my picturef But you told US you
| were from Fort Union?"
Yes; that is my station, only had
been sent to the cantonment on the
Cimarron with dispatches. Your ia
Their was in command there, and wor-
I ried half to death about you. He could
not leave the post, and the only officer
remaining there with him was dis
abled cavalry captain. Every man he
could trust was out on scouting serv-
ice. He took a chance on me. Maybe
he liked my looks, don't know; more
probably, he judged / wouldn't be a
sergeant and entrusted with those dis
patches I'd jus: brought In. IL wasn't
considered trustworthy. Anyhow had
barely fallen asleep when the orderly
called me, and that was what was
wanted-that / ride north and head
/ you or" "
| But you were not obliged to got"
mo; was not under your fathers
orders. doubt II would have con-
sented II hadn't been shown your
picture. / couldn't very well refuse
then" ....
| ITO RE CONTINUED
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-06-12
Drying Bottles and Lamp chImnsy..

Drying Bottles and Lamp chImneys.
Take the handle of an old broom
and cut 1t into 12-inch lengths. Fasten
these sticks in upright position to a
board one inch thick. placing them
seven inches apart After rinsing the
bottles, vases. etc, turn them upside
down over these sticks to dry. II q
handle is placed at each end Of the
board. It win be an easy matter to
move 1t about from place to place
Woman's Home Companion.
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Mo- Ornament. FOR Him.

No Ornaments Tor him.
81 have invented IRE escape that
will be an ornament as well az a pro-
lection"
''Nothin' doin'." replied the landlord.
who thought only Of the money that
1t would be possible to get out Of hin
building. i've always believed In
leavin' the ornaments for the women
and savages."
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-06-12
II th. sama oId Lima.

I'VE don't hear much nowadays
about the operations of those miscre-
ants who used to go around ham,
stringing horses. / wonder what's
become of them?"
"Oh, they're still busy. Every little
while we hear that somebody has
slashed a slit into an automobile
tire"
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SYNOPSIS.

Major Mcdonald. commanding an army
Intercept his daughter. Molly. who 10
headed for the post. An Indian outbreak
10 threatened. Brick Hamlin. q SER
sages to Mcdonald, volunteers for the
mission and starts alone. Molly arrives
at Fort Ripley two days ahead OF sched-
ule. She decides to push on to Fort
Dodge by stage in company with "Sutler
BIZ Moyian. Gonzales. a gambler, IL
also passenger. Hamlin meets the stage
With stories OF depredations committed
by the Indians. 1t is decided TO return
TO Ripley. The driver deserts the stage
when Indians appear. The Indians are
twice repulsed in attack on the stage by
Hamlin, Moylan and Gonzales. The latter
Is killed. Moylan Is killed in next attack.
Indians retire, and Hamlin and Molly wait
Tor the next move. They plan to attempt
escape In the darkness by way OF q
gully. Molly Is wounded. b..
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Raaaaurlna Her.

I'm afraid you and never could
get along together" she said.
why not?r he asked.
I'VE are both quick tempered"
"oh. don't let that worry you. | be-
long to so many clubs that we should
see each other too seldom to have
time to quarrel"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-06-12
Gambia Trlcka

Children and even grownups enjoy
after-dinner tricks and l give these
Just as they came to me. They are all
to be performed with candles. have
not had time to try them. Perhaps
some OF you will be kind enough to
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conaIderabIe countlno.

A report recently issued by the
treasury department shows that there
are 15O,0sS, 92s 81 bills In circulation.
We assume that they are counted ev-
cry night by the wives of the men who
happen to have possession OF them.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-06-12

Certainly. II my son Bill had
never gone to college it isn't likely
that he would ever have been mo-
ticed by any OF the managers Of the
big league clubs"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-06-12
NeaotIatlna.

"John, have decided to sue you for
divorce. How much alimony will you
agree to pay met"
How much will l have to agree to
pay you to keep you from going back
on your promise to sue?"