davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-09-24
CHAPTER VIII.
Attire.


July came, such a month as the
city could not remember, humid and
sickeningly hot. Children played Ian.
guidly, always In the shade. and
fiocked around ice wagons, quarreling
over the division of the fast melting.
cool fragments.
In the mills the men toiled on.
speeding up" as always to feed q
world hunger for steel. They drank
vast quantities of water; they sailed
1t that they might drink the more, be-
lieving that In much sweating alone
lay safety. There were giants in those
days But sometimes they fell. A sud
den drying up of sweat, a violent nau-
sea, a sharp binding pressure upon
the brain-in a few minutes or fewer
hours they were dead; their names did
not always appear in the daily lists.
Some that did not die found their
strength forever broken.
The fierce heat blistered Marks
naked sweating skin. The water he
drank carried out through his pores
the food that should have nourished
him. The heavy labor put upon him a
WEAKNESS sleep could not dispel The
incessant roar, tearing at Quivering
nerves, impeding thought, became in
his overweight state exquisite tor
ture. Hate, for the mills, for those
above who drove SO pitilessly, even for
the men beside him. filled him; and
fear. Once, when Henley, passing,
gave his careless nod, he was an
swered only with venomous glare
that summoned the masters sardonic
grin. Mark could have killed him then
He envied Roman, often almost Bit
terly. The big Pole felt and showed
the effects of the intense heat, but
he was the same unfurried philosoph-
ical workman as ever. always with a
cheerful word; no fear of collapse dis
turbed him.
Through watching him Mark was
beset by a new temptation. When
their turns were ended Roman and
the men invariably fiocked to the near
est saloon and there drank repeatedly
whisky and brandy mostly--until
vigor returned to their WORKOUT bodies.
It was a false vigor. Mark knew. and
short-lived. But there were times
when the thought Of the hour Of sur
cease from fatigue. Of spirited outlook,
lured him almost irresistibly.
And one evening he followed Roman
and his companions to the bar.
whisky" he ordered.
Roman put out Q restraining hand.
You better not drink" he counseled
gravely. "Or only beer"
Mark laughed recklessly and TO
peated his order. Thrice he drank.
The weight dragging at his limbs
lifted, the misery ranking in his heart
dissolved. He was cheerful. talkative.
soon maudlin. Before he reached home
the whisky had possessed his unac-
customed brain; he was staggering.
drunk. Roman undressed him and
put him to bed without supper. But
he had had his period of forgetfulness.
The next day he paid-and the crav-
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-09-24
Puzzled.

Lena. aged seven. is always anxious
to acquire fresh knowledge. Dur
ing prolonged cold spell she heard
frequent mention Of the thermometer.
and was curious to know what zero"
meant. Mamma, busy, answered her
questions little absent-mindedly.
"Oh, it's down there at the bottom"
she said. when asked where zero"
was.
Then" after a thoughtful silence.
1T can't get below zero, can itf"
Certainly, dear. It's been below
many times"
But. how can 1t. mamma? You
said zero was down at the bottom.
and how can 1t get below the bot
tom. that's what want to knowT--
Chicago Record'Herald.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-09-24

but his presen,tment had not told him
how deep the hurt would be.
He tried to look the man he had
been. But his tired lack-luster eyes
belied the stiffly martial shoulders
and firm step. He went straight to the
foreman.
Mine chop" he asked steadily.
You will take 1t away?
I'm afraid we'll have to let you go,
Roman"
Unit wy" There was no complaint.
You're laying off too much" the
foreman answered bluntly. And you're
getting careless in your work. You've
lost your grip"
Il haf been zick Meppy," Roman
made an effort to speak the confidence
he did not feel, "meppy III get better"
Il hope so. You've been good man
in your time. But l don't think SO.
You're getting too old for the work"
Gracey was still young; he could speak
carelessly Of growing old.
in my time! Oldt." Roman re.
peated slowly. Il hat not beliefedt
TO-"
He did not vince But the shout
ders he had been holding so brayely
erect sagged.
"Oldt! II iss TO-"
He started to move away, but the
foreman called him back.
See here, Roman" he said with
rough kindness. You've always drawn
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-09-24

good pay. And you've quite bit laid
by, hear. Why don't you go back
to your own country and take it easy
the rest of your life?"
Roman eyed him listlessly. Here
ISIS mine country. But | do not want
to take it easy. Always hat vorkedt
the work of strong men"
He left the foreman and walked
slowly, heavily before the furnaces I'M
til he came to his old station. There
he stopped, watching the crew at
work; in particular watching the fig
ure-so slight for that labor-of the
young man who had endured where
stronger men fell. How neatly he fit
ted into his new niche!
Unit he ISIS not oldt. Oldt!" Roman
shivered.
Mark Truitt ate-or pretended to
eat-his supper in the saloon that
night. He could not bring himself to
face the ordeal of sitting at table with
Romans family.
There was no sense of triumph in
his promotion, honestly earned though
1t was as his world measured such
things.
He walked to Romans house, with
firm tread that was the outward ex-
preston OF his mood. He knew just
what was coming. He dreaded it. the
moment when he must again face the
man by whose fall he profited, must
again break the sweet ties this life
formed only to sever. Yet he did not
finch. He might rail against the Is
sues presented to him, but at least he
had always the courage Of his choice.
There was none of the trappings OF
tragedy in the moment he had dreaded.
The family was gathered as usual in
the dining room. Roman had himself
in hand once more.
Mark stopped In the doorway. For
the life OF him he could not speak the
commonplace salutation on his lips.
He saw Kazia steal quietly from the
room. But he knew that she stayed
within hearing.
1t was Roman who broke the silence.
"You haf eaten?"
AT the saloon"
20? You shouldt hat come. We
waited"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-09-24

Copyright. 1918. by The BobbsMerriu Company,

she suffered II. Hot anger-and some
thing far sharper-boiled within the
eavesdropper Nor was 1t perceptibly
cooled when he saw her deftly avoid
the kiss whiting would have taken;
she laughed as she broke away. Whit
ing went down the steps. whistling
gaily.
Mark was still standing on the stair
when she went in. She started.
obi Is that your"
Il think 1t Is"
That's a funny thing to say" she
laughed Your voice sounds funny.
too"
He had just been condemning Whit
ing for the indecent length of his stay.
Now he said: Lets go out on the
porch while"
They went out into the moonlight.
He sat upon the railing and stared
grimly in the direction Of Writings
departure. 1t was past midnight; the
street slept. From the valley below
them came the rumble of the mills
that were teaching him fear and self
control. He was silent for few min
utes, while he tried to master the ugly
thing within him.
What is it?" she asked wonder
ingly.
'Kazia," he blurted out. you
shouldn't let him do that"
oh! You saw"
Il didn't mean to-"
why do you say I shouldn't"
'He-he's not At to touch you"
He's very jolly and nice to me-"
she said quietly. "And-and he wants
to take me away"
But you're not going, are your" he
cried.
She sighed. Il don't know-yet"
'Kazia!" He did not know how his
voice was shaking. Promise me you
won't go away with him"
why notY" She turned to him.
why notY"
because" ne began unsteadily, DE
cause I want the best for you. Be
cause-because this!" With sudden
rough reckless movement he caught
her close to him. She suffered him as
she had Jim whiting Don't you know
| want only the best for your"
81 think / do" She put hand to
his cheek and turned his face out of
the shadow, looking long and search
ingly into his eyes.
Then she gave little sigh. Il prom
ise-now." Her lips waited for his
kiss.
Gradually his senses cleared. He
began to see the ugly treachery Of
what he had done. His strong clasp
slackened
She seemed to feel, with the sixth
sense that was hers, the change in
him.
What is it," She looked up in
quick alarm.
Nothing" To avoid her eyes he
caught her close again, burying his
face in her hair, and yielded to the
intoxication Of her. "Oh! Kazia.
Kazia!"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-09-24
MOST WONDERFUL OF PUMPS
Continuance Known as tho Human
Heart Truly a Marvellous Piece
of Machinery.

The most perfect pump in the world.
the most perfect ever made, Is also the
oldest-how old, no one knows, for II
is as old as man himself.
This pump is SO small and SO light
that 1t might be carried in an overcoat
pocket Yet 1t runs day and night
without a stop, without attention.
drawing in and sending forth two and
and half ounces Of liquid 70 times
minute. In one minute 1t pumps Ito
ounces; in one hour. 656A pounds; In
one year, 6.74S.75o pounds. Its normal
life Is about 10 years. in which time
It pumps 400 ,412,5o0 pounds. or more
than 1905 tons.
This diminutive piece Of machinery
has been known to keep up this work
without a single stop for more than
100 years.
1t pulsates 1900 times an hour, loO.-
500 times day. 36,7s2,O00 times
year. 1t has no journals or bearings
to oil, no bolts to tighten or Stacks
to be taken up. 1t is so constructed
that it's parts are automatically re-
paired as it goes along. But. with all
of this, there Is one very serious
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-09-24
CHAPTER VlI-Continued.

Yes, you would, Kazia But guess
It's more than Just the money. You
see. in Bethel there's no chance, moth
ing to do; except grow old and nose
into your neighbours business and
and want the things you can't have"
Yes" she said slowly, 81 know"
you know? Do you want things,
t,n7"
Want thingsl" She drew a long
wondering breath, as she measured de-
sire. She did not wait for his ques-
ton. ITO be different"
They sat little above the carriage
road, along which rolled the Sunday
afternoon procession of pleasure
takers. He pointed to an open landau
in which Two women sat, primly up
right. hands folded in laps and faces
set straight ahead, the very picture Of
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-09-24
(TO BE CONTINUEDD

characteristic inseparably connected
with this pump, which is that once it
stops 1t cannot be started up again,
unless immediate steps be taken to
do SO by an expert. Even this gen.
orally fails. So the owner should use
care and judgment in its upkeep.
There is no other machinery that we
have any knowledge OF OF which the
above can be said. How this is all
accomplished is known only to its
inventor
This pump is the human heart.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-09-24
BY
HENRY RUSSELL MILLER
eYNoPsIs.

Mark Truitt. encouraged by his sweet
heart, Unity Martin, leaves Bethel. his
native town. TO seek his fortune. Simon
Truitt tells Mark that It long has been
his dream to see steel plant at Bethel
and asks the son to return and build
one IL he ever gets rich. Mark applies to
Thomas Henley, head of the Quinby Iron
works, for a Job and is sent to the con-
struction gang. His success in that work
wins him place as helper to Roman
Andzrejzski, open-hearth furnaceman. He
becomes boarder in Romans home and
assists Piotr. Romans son, In his studies.
kazia. an adopted daughter shows her
gratitude in such a manner as to arouse
Marks interest in her
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-09-24

well-dressed, self-conscious respect
ability--as different" from Kazia as
anything he could conceive.
Like that?"
Yes, like that. Sometimes" She
looked wistfully after the departing
responsibilities. But mostly, just to
belong to somebody" ....
But Roman and the Matka and
Piotr-"
other people'n find out about me.
When l went to school the other boys
and girls said things-and did things.
] didn't care" Her head went up and
her voice told how passionately she
had cared. But Piotr told them at
home and they wouldn't let me 60 any
more. They'd be glad If l were gone.
And some day. will CO." ....
But where, Kazia?"
Il don't know" she said YEARLY.
II l knew, I'd 60 now. Some place
where they won't know about me. Here
nobody. when they find out, treats
me like other people. Except" she
added. Jim Whiting"
And me-" he said gently.
* And you" She turned to look
ssarchingly into his eyes. Don't 1t
really make any difference to you?"
Il settled that question once for all
last Sunday"
Her look of gratitude disturbed him
strangely. He stirred uncomfortably
Sne saw, but did not understand.
She pointed to the sinking sun.
See! It's getting late. ! must 60
home and get your supper"
He took her hand and helped her
to rise. But he did not release the
hand.
Have you liked 1t today? And will
you come AGAIN." He smiled down
upon her. ... .-...... ..... .
In her eyes was still the look OF
gratitude. of trust IF you want to,
she answered simply.
And In the weeks that followed they
did repeat that holiday more than
once.
Mark did not try to analyze his
pleasure in those weeks. His heart
said: II am young and life should be
bright. But this existence-toil, eat,
sleep and toll again-is eating my
youth away. I have a right to this
little pleasure" The only real shadow
was that cast by Jim Whiting.
- The weekly bulletins to Unity con.
tanned important omissions.
One night he was in his room, sleep
Less. There had been no little chat
with Kazia after supper. She had had
5ust time to make her simple toilet
before Jim whiting came to carry her
away. Mark lay there, tossing rest.
nessly. visioning the two in some Sc
cfuded spot where Whiting could make
love to her undisturbed, The thought
was not sedative. He wished they
would come home; he did not like
10 think Of her out In the dangerous
might with Whiting.
In time they did return. The muir.
lnnr Of their voices on the little front
ncrch came to him through his open
window. Whiting seemed In no haste
- leave. Mark wondered impatiently
what they found to talk 30 long about.
At length. sleep as far away as ever.
- arose, dressed and went quietly
hewn stairs-vith what intent he
hardly knew, On the bottom stair he
Stopped. facing the door Whiting was
% The point Of leaving. Mark saw
~ ssoaly pat N arm around kszta;
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-10-13
Sheldon is Pro.perina,

Sheldon, Oct. 13.-Building improve
ments in Sheldon in 1913 amounted to
approximately 100000 and this mark
will just about be reached by the close
of 1914.
There is no indication of any slack
ing up of the building activities in
sheldon on account of the approach of
winter Excavation is progressing for
the three new business buildings which
have been planned for fall work and
material is being delivered on the
ground for two others which have just
developed the last week.
Contracts were awarded for the
construction of about mile of sewer
and water extensions and the work of
excavating for this contract has be-
gun and the material is on the road.
The ten blocks of pavement which
was finished last month have just been
opened for traffic This gives Sheldon
about two miles Of paved streets.
Work on the new garage of the
Sheldon Auto Company is well along
toward completion and the commodious
addition to the Sheldon Fixture com
pany's plant will be ready for occu-
patton In two weeks. TWent y- eight new
residences have been completed this
summer and there are more than TWEEN
ty still in the course OF construction.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-10-13
News Briefs of seImond.

Special to Times Republican.
Redmond, Oct. l3,--Mr and Mrs Paul
j. Pierce are visiting at the home OF
Mr.. Pierce's parents, Mr. and Mrs T.
w. Pierce.
Mr.. and Mrs f.. w. Russell are in
Belmond visiting relatives.
Miss Marie Johnson, who is attend
ing the Iowa State Teachers College
at Cedar Falls. came Saturday to spend
Sunday with her parents Mr.. and Mrs
j. n. Johnson.
Mrs. ]. l.. Justus. who has been WIS.,
iting Mrs. Nancy Justus, went to For
est City Thursday.
Mrs. Duren Nagle. of Clarion is Wis
itine her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. f. h
Kinney
The following out Of town people
were in Belmond to attend the fun
eral of Mrs. Rose Luck. Friday: Mr.
r. II. Evans. Of Sioux City: Mr.. and
Mrs. William Brooks OF Waverly; Mr.
and Mrs. j. u. Brooks. Fred Brooks.
and Mrs. Moon, all of Rowan.
Misses Fern TrumbeI and Nettie
Benson went to Fort Dodge Friday
Miss Leonore Sheffield of Algona, is
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. H.
NJ. Sheffield.
Miss Lucille Thompson came Satur-
day. from Storm Lake. to spend Sun
day at the home of her parents.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-10-13
Makes Stubborn, Coughs
Vanish IN q Hurry
Surprisingly Gssl Cough SyruD
Easily ana CheaDly
Aaae. at HsAo

If SOME one in your family has an OBJ
cold that has been hanging on and refuses
70 yield to Treatment. get from any drug
store 2h ounces OF Pinex and make il
into . pint of cough syrup, and watch
that cough vanish.
Pour the IN ounces Of Pinex q 50
cents worth into . pint bottle and fill
the bottle with plain graduated sugar
syrup. Tho total cost 10 about 81 cents,
and gives you q full pint family
supply-of most effective remedy, ct &
saving of 50. A days use will usually
overcome . hard cough. Easily prepared
in S minutes-full directions with Pinex.
Keeps perfectly and has pleasant taste.
Children like Il.
It's really remarkable how promptly
and easily it loosens the dry, hoArse or
tight cough and heals the inilamed mem
branes IN. 4 painful cough. It also stops
the formation of phlegm In the throat
and bronchial tubes, thus ending the per-
sistent loose cough. A splendid remedy
for bronchitis, winter coughs, bronchial
asthma and whooping cough.
Pinex ID . special and highly coBcen-
tratsd compound of genuine Norway pine
extract, rich In gliaiacol, which il %
healing to the membranes.
Avoid disappointment bv asking your
druggist for ~ ounces Of Pinex, and
do not accept anything else. "A guarantee
0f ABSOLUTE abstraction goes with this
preparation or money promptly. refunded.
The Pinex Goa IT. Wayne, Ind.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-10-13
FOR UPSET STOMACH, INDIGESTION,
GAS, HEARTBURN. PAPE'S DIAPEPSIN

80 needless to have a bad stomach
make your next meal a favorite food
meal. then take a little Diapepsin.
There will not be any distress--eat
without fear. It's becausePape's Dia-
pepsin really. does" regulate weak. out
of-order stomachs that gives it it's mil
lions OF sales annually
1 Get large hfty-cent case OF Pape's
.Diapepsin. from any. drug store 1t is
the quickest, surest stomach relief and
cure known. ft.acts almost like magic.
IT ID a scientific. harmless stomach
preparation which truly belongs in
every home.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-10-13
REPUBLICANS TO CONFER.
Party Leaders to Meet At S. v. !
4a Homecoming.

Des Moines, Oct. 13.-Republicans
attending the Homecoming of state
university alumni and friends in Iowa
City Oct. % to "a will hold a general
conference on the night of Oct % to
talk over the situation over the state
as whole and to lay plans for the
work of election day.
The conference has been arranged
as one Of the many features Of the
three big days in Iowa City. The
programme as announced so far in
cludes a convention of the admen OF
Iowa. an alumni dental clinic. a meet
ing of Iowa editors. a literary society 8
semi centennial celebration. numerous
functions for visiting alumni and the
Iowa Minnesota football game. in ad-
dition to the political meeting.
On account OF the fact that many
republicans who are active in the
party's affairs will be drawn to Iowa
City for these functions it was fore
seen that political conference of con-
siderable value could he held there.
1t probably will be informal in ma
ture, but it will bring together man.
leaders from all parts of the state.
Chairman Charles a. Rawson has re-
reived direct assurances from not less
than fifty republican candidates and
party supporters that they expect to
be in Iowa City at the time and Will
participate gladly in whatever politi-
cal discussions may be arranged.
According to the plan now. Sen
ator Kenyon and Governor Clarke both
will be among the leaders who will at
tend. In addition to taking hand iii
whatever activities there are. they
probably will speak at several other
functions and will be among the num-
Der of Iowa supporters at the football
game
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-10-13
Southern Io,ua Items

were rescued and three persisted In the
flames One horse, which got out, Is
badly burned and will probably be
blind and earless If he does get WELL
There were four sets of work harness
one set OF buggy harness, one single
harness, two saddles. collars and
straps. innumerable tools. twenty-five
bushels of corn, twenty five tons OF
good hay consumed by the flames
The barn was insured and most of the
rest of the loss was insured. Two
horses, which were burned, belonged
to MIR. Whitney, which Mr.. Scott Finds
ley. who lives on the farm, had been
using. A heavy rain fell and helped
to save a barn on the west side of the
road, opposite the one destroyed.
Nodaway.
One of the heaviest rains that ever
visited this community fell here Thurs
day night. 1t rained only about an
hour and half, but during that time
the water was running over the rail-
road tracks east of town to such an
extent that ties and rubbish were piled
up on the track. Train No. IA was
forced to wait here until the section
men cleared the track. At Brooks. a
small town east of here. the water
washed the north platform on the
track. The Nodaway river was out OF
its banks to such an extent that some
of the rural carriers could not make
their trips Friday. a number of high
school students were unable to come
to school Friday.
Charter Oak.
The two little boys of Albert john
son, the telephone man. were badly
burned when pot of hot coffee was
spilled over them. 1t seems that Mrs.
Johnson in an effort to get her wash
ing started early was getting her
breakfast over an oil stove. She had
made the coffee and set it off, and
the children in their play tipped 1t off
into their laps. The older one received
only slight burns. as compared with
the smaller one. who for while was in
critical condition. The hot liquid
struck him in the chest and spread al
most to his feet. scalding wherever 1t
touched. A doctor was called who
dressed the wounds and administered
quieting potions but the suffering OF
the little fellow was intense.