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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-05-28
SIOUX CITY PASTOR SCORED
Or. Wallace NJ. short Comes In For
penunciation at the Iowa consre-
gationaI Conference.

Marshalltown-4Rev. Wallace M.
Short, pastor OF the First Congrega.
tional church of Sioux City, was
roundly scored on the convention
floor at the Congregational confer.
ence Of Iowa following a report Of
the resolutions committee which de.
clared that the signature of a minis
ter Of the Congregational church upon
saloon petition OF consent in Iowa
is contrary to the spirit of our church
and inimical to progress Of morality
and reform in our state"
The conference also voted almost
unanimously to support the action Of
the Sioux City church in its adoption
Of resolutions on May 3 stating that
the action OF their pastor In advocat-
ing the open saloon was not repre-
sentative Of the church
Rev. J. w. Welch of Mason City re-
GREETED from the floor that DR.. Short
was not there to preach the confer
ence sermon. Girls OF "No. no, no."
interrupted him until the moderator
restored order,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-05-28

Mr. Jones. Why, you're not taking the
chap seriously. are your"
Her anger grew. What do you
mean"
Just what say" he answered firm
ly. That it's all wrong. It's impos-
sible. The idea Of a woman of your
age imagining for moment that this
boy is fool enough to think of such O
thing! Do you stop to think what peo-
pie will say? Don't you realize that II
can't be? That It's simply preposter-
Gus? Why"
Are you trying to insult me. sirf"
No" he answered earnestly, I'm
trying to save you from being humili-
ated and laughed at. Deny the story
at once. Say 1t was all joke. Say
anything, but for heavens sake don't
let It go any further!"
She gazed at him in speechless
wrath while he nervously paced the
room.
Surely" he said whirling, you
don't think he seriously considers mar.
rying your"
And why not7" Her icy tone was
full Of outraged dignity.
Because 1t would be a ridiculous
match. Give 1t serious thought. You're
sensible woman, figure 1t out for
yourself. Why. you're more than twice
his age!"
"Sir!"
why, he's only twenty-nve-not
that, yet"
She gazed at him In speechless rage
for twenty seconds, then said, explo-
sively: "You-brute!"
I'm your friend" he urged. I'm
trying to help you. I'm trying to save
you from being made the laughing
stock of the town"
do you mean to insinuate that
Jackson doesn't love me?"
jackson doesn't love anyone except
good time. Why, he doesn't take
anything seriously, especially women.
To my knowledge he's been engaged
to thirty since he's been here In New
York"
He made no reply. merely casting at
her malevolent, sidelong glance.
II say what do you think of 1t all?"
What do you think of It, yourself7"
II am as happy as little birdy in
tree-top," she replied, assuming airs
reserved for maidens of sixteen.
Against his will. indeed, to his as
constituent, he burst into roar Of
laughter.
"I-don't-believe you!"
He shrugged his shoulders. Very
well; go ahead; It's no affair of mine"
She agreed with this. You'll do
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-05-28
FROM IHE PLAY OF GDORGEM.COHAN

Rankin listened with respect and
close attention. His curiosity was al.
most painful.
But his master did not satisfy It.
Now I'll bid you goodnight, Rankin.
Nightie. nightie!" Genially he waved
his hand at him, laughed. whistled an
other bar or two and deliberately made
the starboard tack toward the door of
his bedroom.
Rankin made no protest; he knew
better. When do you wish to be
called, sir?"
"Oh. that's so. must be called" his
master granted after a seconds deep
and serious thought Then, in a deep
study: Now. let me see-when do
wish to be called? What day is 1t,
Rankin"
It's Thursday SIR"
Thursday? Well, tell you what
you do, Rankin. You call me on Sat
urday."
After this entirely unexpected sug-
gestion to the little butler whom he
loved, he found devious course into
his bedroom and Rankin, after he had
watched the door close, heard the key
turn In the lock. He sank into chair,
even his composure utterly destroyed.
In the distance church-clock
chimed. Rankin counted the slow
strokes. Five o'clock In the morn
ing!" he said helplessly.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-05-28
LIKE MOTHER USED TO MAKE
Young Wife Scored Heavily When
Hubby Came Forward With the
Stereotyped Comment.

There was a worried look on the gro
GERS face as he rushed hatless down
the street and ran up the steps Of
Acacia Villa.
Tim sorry to say there's been a
slight mistake, Mrs. Grumble." he
painted. you ordered two pounds Of
oatmeal yesterday. and by mistake my
apprentice put up some sawdust that
our grapes came packed int"
"Oh!" replied the lady. Then ]
reckon my 'usban' must ave got
through about arr pound o. the wood
for breakfus'."
"Y-you don't mean to say that he
ate TT" gasped the man In the apron.
Course Q did" was the reply.
The lady leaned back on the door
post and for three minutes INDUCED In
laugh that biought all her neighbors
to the scene.
wal. that'st right-down funny" she
observed with "a laugh.
"Frnnyi" ausrisd the grocer.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-05-28
SPECIALIST IS SENT TO JAIL
New York expert" Must confine His
Practice for Next Four Months
to Inmates Of Prison.

Des Moines.--For the next Ave
months Or" Alexander Mcdonald.
"an eminent New York specialist"
must confine his practice to the four
walls of the county Jail at Indianola.
His practice was so limited by Judge
Smith MCPHERSON of the federal court
following McDonald's plea of guilty
to charge of using the mails to de-
fraud.
Mcdonald was one of ten quack
doctors to be indicted on a similar
charge. He journeyed from city to
city over the United States and was
advertised as can eminent New York
specialist" by local specialist COM
panies, who would be in the city but
few days to consult with the az.
fiicted.
During three days stop in Des
Moines In 1912 Mcdonald took away
s1,100 as his share of consultation
fees paid the Des Moines Specialist
company while he made his headquar-
tiers with It, A later visit In 1913 was
not SO profitable. as he only secured
$500.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-05-28

energy. There was always fear and
dread In my mind, had cold, nervous,
weak spells, hot flashes over my body.
i had place In my right side that was
SO sore that / could hardly bear the
weight Of my clothes. tried medicines
and doctors, but they did me little good,
and never expected to get out again.
! got Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound and Blood Purifier, and GER
tainly would have been in grave or in an
asylum If your medicines had not saved
me. But now can work all day, sleep
well at night eat anything want, have
no hot flashes or weak, nervous spells.
All pains, aches, fears and breads are
gone, my house, children and husband
are no longer neglected, as am almost
entirely free of the bad symptoms had
before taking your remedies, and all Is
pleasure and happiness In my home. -
Mrs. JOSIE HAM, r. F. D. 1, Box %,
Shamrock, Missouri.
Ifyou want special advice write
Lydia IL. Pinkham Medicine Co.
(confidentiaD Lynn, Mass.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-05-28
CHAPTER v.

Wallace was midmorning visitor.
He came in briskly, inquiring OF the
very much puzzled butler for the very
elegant apartments master.
He's not yet up. SIR"
This apparently had not the least de-
terrent effect on the young caller. He
urged his firm athletic frame through
the short hall into the dim illumina-
ton OF the hats reception room. It
was evident enough that he had no In
tention of departing. simply because
the master OF the house had not yet
risen. Rankin understood that and did
not gainsay him. Wallace had his
privileges as the best friend of the ten
ant OF the fat
Shall l tell him you are here?"
Yes" said Wallace firmly, land tell
him that / want to see him right away.
It's very important Do you under
staner-
Rankin had already read the morn
ing's papers which we're lying In a
neat pile on the table. He longed for
fuller news than theirs.
yes, SIR" But he hesitated slight
ly. Broadway was an indulgent mas
ter-still, strange things were happen
ing; he was doubtful. He said he
didn't wish to be disturbed till Satur-
day, SIR"
Wallace was not impressed. That
doesn't make any difference. You tell
him want to see him."
Yes, sir" But the perfect servant
still hesitated, filled with curiosity
about the previous night. Wallace
might enlighten him. HE didn't get
home until five o'clock this morning
He attended some big dinner-party, /
believe"
Yes; was there-I was therel Go
on and call him! Tell him am wait
ing. I'm going to have heart to heart
talk with that young man"
Yes, sir" said the butler without
Fastening, for he saw that Wallace
had picked up paper from the neat
pile he had made Of all of them upon
the table.
Great Scott!" Wallace cried, dis
mayed. Here It is on the front pager"
Il beg pardon, Mr.. Wallace, but is it
all true, sir?"
"What?"
THE story In the morning papers,
sir, about-er-his engagement"
Il don't know. Someone rang me up
and told me OF It. It's what brought
me here. | want to find out II it's
true. l left the dinner at 1880. The
engagement, l am told, was announced
shortly after had left. Were you up
when he got home this morning?"
Yes, SIR"
did he talk OF 1t at allT"
"He-couldn't talk so very much,
sir"
"Tipsy?"
Rankin nodded very solemnly.
"Stewed. sir"
did he come home alone?"
HE came In here alone. but crowd
was serenading him upon the sidewalk
for ten minutes after he arrived. It
was the wedding march they tried to
sing. l couldn't understand why they
chose that until I read the morning 8
papers, SIR"
We'll. what do you think Of it, Ran
kim"
Rankin shrugged his shoulders, but
did not reply. His instructive loyalty
to his employer. his perfect knowledge
! Of his own proprieties prevented that.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-05-28
Knew What He Meant

At fashionable wedding there was
intense curiosity to see the rich cos
tunes Of the heiress who was being
led to the altar. There was much
craning of necks. and at last some Of
the over-eager rose in their seats In
the extreme back Of the church and
stood upon them In the effort to get
a good view.
The clergyman who was in the
chancel ready to conduct the service
was greatly shocked. With much
dignity, but in haste and anger, he
addressed the congregation: TN
view Of the solemnity Of this occasion
and the sacred character Of this edi-
fee, / want you all to sit on the floor
and put your feet on the seats" But
they knew what he meant md
promptly assumed erLG<b positioas
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-05-28
WoNDRoUs CHARM IN WOODS
Traveller Writes Of Peculiar charac-
ter Of Romance Noted In Ire
lands "Forests."

Returning to these woods, am
struck once more by the peculiar
character of their romance, says a
writer in Scribner's Magazine. 1t is
so different from that OF German
forest, where the imagination is lured
and lost In the depth of thickets and
baffied by the endless lines Of serried
trunks, brooded over by the canopy
of dark, high blush fir boughs, inter
woven solid.
The poetry Of these Irish woods
and not merely from a resemblance
they certainly bear to the Pinetas OF
Italy-is southern, or perhaps Celtic
passed through southern Imagination.
aIluring. fascinating, but not quite to
be taken seriously.
Enchantment without end and end
less adventures; in and out In their
Uttered green light among the big
twisted many bushes under the oaks,
and the high grasses and meadow
svest, and into their open spaces.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-05-28

marshy and lowered with pale lilac
seabius, where the sunset sky is wide,
and there is the gibbet for wicked
hawks, and where not merely wild
duck rustic up. but great heraldic
heron; where at dusk 1t becomes rath-
er frightening among the immense
pale oak trunks.
A hayward in-and-out romance, as
in the pages OF book, that one In
dulges in because one chooses (not IN
der the terrifying necessity OF the
German and Alpine forests), in these
Irish woods and alongside this brown,
clear river, which under the great
oak boughs has tortoise-shell fiickers
and transparencies. On It and into the
very deepest forest heart. imagine
boats steered by enchantresses, like
those that carried Sir Guyon or RI
naldo, passing up or down like the
broken OF narratives of the poets.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-05-28
OH Destroys Insects.

Insects generally breathe throu
special pores In various parts Of the
body. and II these pores are close
by oil they are suifocated. Anyone
may test this by dropping sweet oil
on the back Of wasp; It very soon
dies. For this reason oil has been
found one OF the best things used for
the destruction OF insects. Flies. mos
quitoes. reaches and other vermin can
be driven from house by the liberal
use of coal oil.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-05-28

ton Of things is the total failure OF
the apple crop because OF late spring
frosts followed by dry season. The
failure of the mills which usually make
cider to start their presses have
caused retrun to primitive methods
in order to get small quantity Of the
popular drink in some places. persons
having the hand presses Of genera.
ton or two ago going about among
neighbors who happened to have a
few trees in sufficiently sheltered po-
sition SO that they were not affected
by the frost of growing at such high
altitude that the buds were not sum.
GENTLY developed to be blighted by the
frosts OF May.-Rutland News.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-05-28

well to remember that Attend to
your own business, Mr.. Wallace"
Excuse me-" he said alphabetically,
I'm sorry spoke"
At sight Of Mrs. Gerard he bright
ened and sprang toward her eagerly
He was not the one to go back on q
bargain, or to make wry face over
necessary medicine.
Beatrice; My Beatrice!" he cried.
Wallace eyed them with disgust as
they few into each others arms.
Having released his Beatrice, my
Beatrice" he turned to Wallace with q
calm which Wallace could not but ad-
mire. The youngster certainly was
game! Good morning. Bob"
Wallace scorned him.
cTo BE coNTINUEDJ
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-05-28

'Yus, FUNNY Ere we've been mar
ried 10 year come LIST of April. and
Charles as never paid me a compli-
ment till this mornin' at breakfus'.
when blest II e didn't pass is plate
for another go o. that sawdust, an told
me It reminded i'm O. the porridge Is
mother used to make. "-Tit-Bits.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-05-28
CHAPTER Iv.-contInued.


Having performed this sacred rite
Of friendship he regained the center OF
the room, looked about him as II curl
ously, and then went unsteadily to the
grand plano, upon which he placed his
elbow with nesting search for COM
fort which seemed to indicate a firm
decision TO lean against the instrument
and go to sleep without delay. This
would never do, for when his slumber
became deep he would be sure to lose
his balance. Rankin saw the deep ne.
cessity for rousing him from his inten.
ton,
"Mr. Jones, Mr.. Jones'" he urged
tapping him upon the shoulder.
Jackson looked up, sleepily, as II as.
tonished at the interruption OF his
slumbers. Hello" he said good ma
turedly. who's there?"
IT'S Rankin, sir" said Rankin.
Who's Rankin. sir?'" The tone was
that OF tolerant curiosity to learn to
tai strangers unimportant identity.
I'm the butler. sir"
''Butler?"
II Yes, Mr.. Jones; the butler"
This seemed to rouse his master and
he looked him over with some show OF
interest. "A butler!" he exclaimed in
tones Of deep reproach. aren't you
ashamed Of yourself? When you were
little boy your mother had great
hopes Of you-thought you were going
to be president OF the United States,
or something like that
Rankin bowed impassively; he did
not deny It.
Now" said his employer with the
deepest of reproach, you've disappoint.
ed everybody. You've turned out to be
nothing but butler. You ought to be
ashamed OF YOURSELF"
Rankin was not offended; instead
his air was that of triumph. "Ah, but
see who's butler am. sirl" he ex-
claimed 49,
"Who,s47irstiergGre your" inquired
Broadway. apparently with idlest curl
osity. a
/'Fm your butler, sir"
"Oh, you're my butler" This seemed
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-05-28

not to be especially astonishing.
though deeply interesting to the mas
ter OF the house.
: Yes, sir"
Broadway looked at him with a glad
emile, then with an earnest and enthu-
eiastic gravity, He warmly shook his
hand. 81 congratulate you, Rankin.
I'm very fond Of my butler" His SEN
timent rose higher and he patted Ran
kin on the cheek. II love my little but
Ter, You must come out with me some
night Rankin" ......
Il should like to, SIR" said Rankin
truthfully.
Broadway became gay, mysterious.
He looked at Rankin slyly and himself
essayed to whistle some bars Of the
wedding march. II know something
you don't know" he cried irreleyantly.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-05-28
ReIlea Of Past Wars.

Two ancient helmets have for some
time been suspended in the parish
church at Eye. Suffolk. England. and
one Of them has lately been pronounc-
ed a peaked helmet (closed helmet) /,
probably OF italian work and dating
from about, 1910. Its value 10 about
e21o. The other helmet Is Spanish
morton (open helmet). dating from
about the time Of the Spanish Armada
(16SS).
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-05-28
Indicted FOR Land swlndle.

Des Moines.-John L. Love, OF o.
kaloosa, was indicted by the Polk
county grand Jury upon the complaint
OF several men who charge him with
having defrauded them out of several
thousand dollars in the promotion Of
a land company in Honduras.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-05-28
SYNOPSIS.

Jackson Jones. nicknamed Broadway"
because of his continual glorihcation OF
New York's great thoroughfare, is anX-
ious to get away from his home town OF
Jonesville. Abner Jones, his uncle, Is
very angry because Broadway refuses to
settle down and take a place In the gum
factory in which he succeeded to his
father's interest. Judge Spotswood in
forms Broadway that S250.0O0 left him by
his father Is at his disposal. Broadway
makes record time In heading for his
favorite street In New York. With his
New York friend. Robert Wallace, Broad
way creates a sensation by his extrava-
gance on the White Way. Four years
pass and Broadway suddenly discovers
that he Is not only broke, but heavily in
debt He applies to his uncle for loan
and receives package OF chewing gum
with the advice to chew II and forget his
troubles. He quietly seeks work without
success. Broadway gives what is in
tended TO be farewell supper to his New
York friends. and before II Is over be-
comes engaged to Mrs. Gerard, and an
Gent widow. wealthy and very giddy.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-05-28
Rev. J. w. Graves Leaves pes Moines

Muscatine. The First Baptist
church congregation here extended q
call TO Rev. ]. w. Graves of Des
Moines, who has accepted. He will
succeed Rev. r. Van Meigs.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-05-28
EmptY Cider keaa.

The year 1918 win go into history
as the season when the cider keg
which is 10 be found In the cellar Of
every well regulated Vermont farm
house remained empty. The reason
for this almost unprecedented condi-
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-05-28
prssld,nt Of p z O,

Des Moines Mrs. Lillian Long
Griffith Of Harlan was elected presi-
dent Of the Iowa Grand chapter OF
the P. f. o. sisterhood. Mrs. Stella M.
Porter OF ottumwa was elected first
vice president.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-05-28
state Buys Bio Farm.

Des NOTES.-THE state board Of
contro! has purchased farm of lao
acres to add to the farm being con-
Quoted at the state inebriate hospital
at Knoxville. The price paid is SITS
an acre,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-05-28
Gro BE coNTINUED)
Mrs. LapsIlna EXPLAINS.

Were always careful about these
contiguous Diseases" said Mrs. Lap
sling. when Johnny had got we'll Of
the measles we bought some sulphur
candles and Disconnected the house
from top to bottom. Chicago Trib-
une.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-05-28
His Motive,

Jim gives his wife let for pin
money"
That's because he's so stuck on
her."
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-05-28
Easily Suited.

rs that Elias husband?"
YES"
He must be easily suited"
Easily suited! Say, that fellow
would take round trip In street car
Just for the ride!" - Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-05-28
HiIIman 10 Abel.

Adel.--Adel will observe memorial
day on Saturday afternoon. May go.
DR.. John Hillman Of the Des Moines
M, E. church will be the orator Of the
day.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-05-28

DR.. Pierce's Pellets, small, sugar-coated,
easy to take as candy, regulate and invig-
crate stomach, liver and bowels and cure
constipation. Adv.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-05-28
REMARKABLE
CASE Of Mrs. HAM
Declares Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound
Saved Her Life
and Sanity.
Shamrock, Mol feel II my duty
to tell the public the condition of my

health before using
your medicine. ! had
falling, in3amma-
ton and congestion,
fem ale weakness,
pains In both sides,
backaches and bear
ing down pains, was
short of memory,
nervous, impatient,
passed sic epless
nigh is, and h ad
neither strength nor
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-05-28
A Speculative One.

Putnam Fadeless Dyes color in cold
water. Adv.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-05-28

Teacher-Tommy. what is net In
come?
Thomas-Fisherman's luck, teacher.
Buffalo Express.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-05-28
Impor,ar, 20 Mothers

Important 20 Mothers
Examine carefully every bottle OF
CASTORIA, safe and sure remedy for
infants and children. and see that it
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WITH PHOTOGRAPHS
FROM SCENES IN THE PLAY

OaeneNcHT IoJ, 81 sIg nALLhCr4/4 coME
Evening star., 1914-08-12
SUFFOLK SEEKS HER PREY.
British Cruiser Prowling Around
New York Harbor Entrance.

NEW YORK. August 12.-Quafan-
tine observers reported that the Brit
ish cruiser Suffolk was still prowling
off the entrance of New York harbor
today
She was reported at intervals from
10 o'clock last night until o'clock
this morning, patrolling the entrance
to Ambrose channel.
Several of the Sandy Hook pilots saw
the cruiser
The strictness of the patrol established
by British cruisers outside New York
harbor was demonstrated by the expe-
rience of the Norwegian tank steamer
Conrad Mohr, which reached here today
from Bergen and Shields
The steamers captain said that he
was hailed last night by a three funneled
cruiser. Apparently the steamer did not
stop or reply as quickly as the cruiser
desired. for shot was fired across her
bow within a short interval of time. The
steamer left on her transatlantic TRIP
before war was declared and her officers
of the cruiser. They stopped immediate
ly. but We're permitted to proceed after
establishing the steamers identity.
AT / o'clock this morning, three hours
later. another cruiser exactly like the
first encountered, bore down close along
side the steamer, fired 4 shot and asked
for the steamers name and nationality.
When these We're given the steamer was
told TO go ahead.
The Conrad Mohr was west of Nan
tucket when she was hailed by the first
cruiser and off Montauk when the sec
ond one stopped her.