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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-12-17


. ten-year-old man of affairs, and turn
ed to a patient waiting in the outer
office.
Tom Mcclure had known all too lit
tie Of happiness in his hard ten years,
but this was surely the climax of his
earthly bliss. A new leg for Pete!
Could anything be finer! He ran most
Of the way back. to the square, and
nearly knocked the cripple over in his
eagerness to tell the good news.
Say, Pete. you're goin' to have q
new leg"
"What?" the bewildered Pete was
too intent on selling papers to bother
about new legs.
"A new leg. say. Doc Harrison,
what told you bout. is goin' to make
one fer you" -,-.-,.
Jaw, gwan. Wot yer givin' me?'
grunted the skeptical Pete, ignoring
the enthusiasm OF the head OF the
house.
Come on, I'll show you"
Nav, you don't. You don't get me
losin' what leg I've got"
Honest, Pete. I'm on the level. The
doc says he bets he can fix you up
good as new"
Milky fer me. I'm fer keepin' me
bum prop. / reads how doc saws
of boys legs just for fun"
Jaw, Pete, don't be silly. The doc
won't hurt you" o.
Don't you believe It," Pete replied,
and started down the sidewalk to get
away from temptation. Tom knew
Pete's stolid strength Of will, and de-
cided on another tack. He felt in his
pocket and found sixteen cents. Count
ing out five pennies, he ran across the
street, and soon had DR.. Harrison on
the wire. ~
Hello, this you, doc?-Pete won't
come-Naw, he's afraid you'll hur1
him. He's read how a doc cut off a
feller's leg just fer fun.-Send up a
pape? Sure, but you'll have to hide
yer sign, or he won't never come in
All right, I'll send him up, Please
don't hurt him, will you, docg-Good'
by" -& i4@
Tom ran back 10 the corner.
Hey, Pete" he called, as soon as
he was within earshot of the cripple
"a guy just told me to hustle Star up
to 345 West Alden avenue. Get on q
Prince street car, and hurry up. Here's
dime fer carfare."
There amt no profit In that" Pete
grunted, go yerself an save the
dime
do as yer told. I'm boss O. this
corner" the young financier retorted
showing Pete toward a car as fast as
the cripple could hobble. get off at
Walnut street and walk west half a
block" he shouted as he helped Pete
on the car platform.
For the first time In twenty-five
years DIR. Harrison's sign was hidden
as the cripple struggled up the steps
and rang the bell.
Here's yer pape," he said in mat
ter-of-fact tone, holding out the first
edition, when the maid opened the
door.
Paper" asked the girl, pretending
ignorance. step in moment and
I'll see If it belongs here"
Pete stepped inside and took OF his
cap. The girl disappeared, but return
ed presently, and pointed to an open
door down the hail. Pete hobbled In
the direction pointed, and entered the
doctors outer office.
"Sit down q minute" came a pleas
ant voice from somewhere, and Pete
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-12-17

UGH weather, and Christ
mas but a few days away.
The city was properly
dressed for the occasion.
Snow covered the streets
and the steps leading to
the beautiful homes on the
boulevard where every hol-
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-12-17

sell ten times more papes! Amt that
bully Christmas present? Say, NAV,
the docs a brick and don't you forget
it."
well, hurry up and get dressed or
you won't have much Christmas Day
left"
Tom vaulted chair and cradle on his
way back to the bedroom and slammed
his tear soaked pillow into corner
OF the room as an expression OF his
feelings toward tears.
"A real news stand. A great big
stand all to ourselves. / can see just
how it's goin to look Gee! amt that
grand!"
But greater news was on the way
and before he had pulled on the empty
stocking he heard noise In the other
room and peeped out. There was
big man in fur overcoat at the door
with another letter and he was not the
postman either.
Tom, here's another one for you"
The summons was needless for Tom
was already at his mothers side and
had seized the white envelope.
James B. Harrison, NJ. d." he read.
That's about Pete. Jimminy Christ
mas! Say. nav. you open it, My
hands is all shaky-"
Mrs. MCGUIRE could not make much
better Roadway opening the envelope
than Tom, but she managed to pull
out the letter and Tom began to read
laboriously.
MIR. Thomas MCGUIRE, las Willow st.
Dear Tom:
Merry Christmas from Pete and the
doc. Hurrah for Pete, The operation
was a great success. Pete will be run.
ming around without crutch long be-
fore next Christmas. Come around to
the hospital at four o'clock. Sincerely
your friend.
JAMES B. HARRISON"
"P. Spy the way, Tom, don't be-
lieve l shall have time to take care
of my half of that newspaper privilege
at the corner, so return herewith the
agreement cancelled. Leave a paper
at my house every night while Pete is
in the hospital and we will call 1t
square. J.B.H."
Three cheers fer Pete" Tom yelled,
and gave the table such a kick with
his bare toe that II almost made him
howl. A little thing like that was not
allowed to break up the celebration so
he grasped his mothers hands, and
swung her around and around in
ring around rosy" until the poor
woman hardly knew whether it was
Christmas or Fourth OF July.
Amt this a grand Christmas?" he
shouted. Amt the doc bully? Amt
Peter the luckiest Teller in the whole
world"
yes, yes, yes groaned Mrs. Nc
CURE. trying her best to regain her
breath and balance. 20, it's-too-i
good-to be true!"
We'll. 1t is true, fer / knew the doc
wouldn't fool me. Amt he the grand
est evers"
tom you'll never be ready to 60 to
the hospital by four o'clock II you
don't get dressed"
Tom rushed into the bedroom and
came back with the empty stocking
that had hung on the chair
Say NAV. I'll shut my eyes. and you
stick them two letters In me stockins
and IN pretend I found 'em there.
Amt this bee-ootiful Christmasr"
Copyright. By w. q. Chapman.)
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-12-17

crawled up into one of the large
chairs. The next few minutes were
about the busiest the cripple had ever
known. Pictures, statuary. books, fur
niture-never in his short life had he
seen such an array. How could he
possibly remember all to tell Tom?
Before the survey was half finished,
however, a tall man with a kindly
face stood before him and held out his
hand for the paper. Pete handed him
the Star and arose to go.
Hold on a minute. how much do
owe you?"
1.-TWO cents"
1.-TWO cents?" the doctor shouted, so
loud that Pete feared he had over
charged him. Didn't you pay carfare
to get here?"
Yes. Tom paid that" Pete smiled
with relief.
TON? Who's Tom?"
He's me big brudder." This time
the smile bespoke pride and thank
fulness. ~ as ~
Likely sort Of chap" #
Eyes. sir; Toms ali right" The smile
was wider than ever.
do you know who ! ami" the doc.
tor asked in his kindliest tone. plac-
ing his hand on the boys shoulder.
NO"
II am DR.. Harrison" The smile dis
appeared and the boy began to trem-
HE nj mention of the awful mama
Possibly you have heard of me?"
"Ye-es," Pete whispered. too
scared to realize whether he was say
ing yes" or mo-"
Now. Pete, take good look at
me-" the doctor continued as he arose
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-12-17

now. for the first time in years, Is
able to obtain sufficient supply OF
milk and sweet cream from its city
diaries to satisfy its demand through
out the year without having to import
large quantities of these products
from the United States as was done
not longer than two years ago.-Ad-
vertisement.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-12-17

I never make an examination without
the owners consent"
Tell the doc you want to have yer
leg looked at" Tom commanded in a
tone that bore authority.
Before Pete could answer, the doc
tor had interposed a good natured OBJ
lection.
You keep out of this, Tom. This
is Pete's leg, and he shall have the
whole say about what is done to that
Leg"
This announcement was a revelation
to Pete, who had had visions of being
bound and gagged while the doctor at
tackled his leg with a common hand
saw.
us that straight" he asked, look.
ing up obviously into the surgeons
face.
Absolutely" the doctor exclaimed
Il won't touch finger to that leg till
you give me your consent"
There, Pete. what'd tell you," Tom
broke in, but the doctor frowned at
him to keep quiet. The eyes of both
Tom and the surgeon were now on
Pete.
"What1l 1t cost" The cripple
seemed about to yield but wanted one
more obstacle cleared away.
Never mind the cost, Tom and /
have arranged that between u.s."
The look of appreciation and graft
tude that the cripple brother gave
Tom at that moment would have re-
paid any sacrifice--yes. even the whole
of the corner paper privilege. Petes
eyes glistened with teardrops as he
turned to the doctor.
go ahead, doc. Do anything you
want. only don't hurt me too much.
Say, amt Tom all right?"
You bet he is" the doctor replied,
and motioned the cripple to the inner
Office.
Tom was busy as he could be on
Christmas eve and it was well after
midnight when he crawled into his lit
tie bed, tired and lonely. for Pete had
gone to the hospital three days be-
fore. He knew away down deep in his
heart that 1t would do no good to hang
up his stocking, but hope dies hard
in the young and the stocking was
pinned to the side OF the chair.
The sun had shone for an hour or
more when Tom awoke and realized
that 1t was Christmas day. He hardly
dared to glance at the stocking but
SUMMONED up courage and looked at
the chair where It hung. The stock
ing was empty. Tom reached over
and felt 1t to make sure and then
crawled back under the bedclothes
For the first time in his life the rough
ness of the world had overcome him
and. in spite of all the strength he
could muster, the great hot tears
crowded into his eyes and flowed down
his cheeks. He buried his face In the
pillow and cried great big soulful
cry.
Tom! Toni" It was his mother
calling. but he only pulled the bed
clothes over his head and pretended
not to hear. He would not for the
world let nav know that he would
cry. he who was supposed to bear the
burden Of the family on his shoul.
ders.
Tom! Tom! Toni" come the call
again. here's q letter for you"
A letter for Tom? Such an event
had come into his life only twice.
once when the fresh air society Of.
fered him a week in the country which
he could not afford to take, and q let
ter from the license bureau with his
newsboy badge. The dry side of the
pillow served as handkerchief and tow
Ell. and. holding his head low to hide
his red eyes. he ran into the next
room.
John J. sweeney,1 he read on the
corner OF the ENVELOPE why. he's the
alderman from this diA Strict Fingers
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-12-17
Economlo comparlsons.

WELL" said the cherries person,
Thanksgiving is all right, but ! be-
lieve prefer an old-gashioned Fourth
of July"
"Why?"
ITS cheaper to celebrate. A pack
of firecrackers costs lot less than a
turkey"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-12-17
Friendly Advice.

YES" said the Fairy Prince, you
may have Whatever you want for Q,
Christmas present"
II win choose" said the Fortunate
Person, either wife or an automo-
bile"
How foolishi. exclaimed the Fairy
Prince. why do you not select
something that you can manager
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-12-17
Willing to Follow.

II can say this much for Wasserby.
He's the most adaptable fellew
ever saw"
How sol"
NO matter what you order to
drink, he'll take the same"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-12-17

YOUR OWL DRUGGIST WILL TELL YOU
Try Murine Bye Remedy for Rel, Weak, Wstery
lust Eye comfort. Write for Book OF The Rye
By mail Free. Murine Eye RemeCy Co. Chicago
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-12-17

Look for happiness; trouble viii
come without being looked Cor.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-12-17

were all thumbs trying to get that let.
ter open and part of 1t was torn be-
fore the envelope would give up It's
secret. The note was short and type
written but it took Tom nearly i've
minutes to read 1t aloud. Each word
seemed to have taken a new meaning
to the astonished boy.
"Mr. Thomas Mcclure. 14S Willow st.,
City.
Dear Sir:
have the honor to inform you that
the application Of Mcclure and Har-
rison for news stand adjoining the
fountain on the southwest corner OF
the square has been granted and pos
session may be taken at once. Be-
lieve me, Yours very truly,
.sr JOHN ]. SWEENEY,
Alderman 18th District"
Great Jewhilikens." Tom shouted,
and his mother, too, made some sort
Of an exclamation that was drowned
in the racket of the two smaller Nc
CURES, who felt called upon to add
to the general din.
me and the docs goin' to have real
news stand right where I wanted it.
Don't / wish Pete was home to hear
the good newsi What do you think
O. that. nav? A great big news stand
right at the fountain where we can
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-05-29

This statue of Chatham, the great
English statesman who opposed the
war against the American colonies.
has been made on order of American
ladies resident in London, to cele-
brate the approaching peace cente-
nary between the United States and
Great Britain. 1t has been offered
to congress to be placed in the cap
;tol at Washington.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-05-29
General
IilllnnlrlllIIlnIIllll

The Senate passed bill authoriz-
ing the Secretary of War to grant
part OF the Fort McHenry military
reservation in Baltimore for a public
park.
Nearly 5000 switchmen employed
by the Is railroads in the Chicago
switching district voted to strike if
their demands for wage increases are
granted.
Fire caused damage estimated at
100000 to S. j. Parkhill & Co., print
ers, of Boston, Mass.
The Newburn Bank at Newburn,
Tenn, capitalized at $4,000 with de.
posts of $4,000, was ordered closed.
Bernard Bennett, known as "Poco,'
who bought old clothes from Harvard
students, died leaving an estate val
ued at $112,S92.
The Interstate Commerce Commis-
sion denied a petition for a rehear-
ing of the industrial railway cases
recently passed by the commission.
Chicago sympathizers with listers
fight against home rule for Ireland
sent draft for $3.50 to Unionist
headquarters in Belfast.
DR.. Clark Wells Chamberlain,
former professor of physics at Vassar,
was inaugurated president of Denison
University at Granville, o.
Bishop John HaZen White, of the
Episcopal Diocese of Indiana, will re-
tire June / because Of failing eye
sight.
General relief from the forest fires,
which have swept parts of Michigan,
Wisconsin and Minnesota, causing
heavy damage to property, is report
ed.
Members of the Cleveland American
League Baseball team were received
at the White House by President VIII.
son.
Senator Gallinger Of New Hamp-
shire. Republican Leader OF the Sen
ate. announced his candidacy for re-
election.
Three barges laden with 1900 tons
OF sugar from Hawaiian steamships
at Panama, arrived at Christobal af-
ter passing through the Panams
Canal.
The Aero Club of America an
nounced that IL entries have been re-
ceived for the national elimination
balloon race TO be held in st. Louis
on July IL.
The George Alexander & Co., State
Bank at Paris. KY, was closed by
authorities because OF bad loans. The
capital is $4,000 with deposits of
100000.
Governor Baldwin, Of Connecticut,
issued a proclamation designating Sun
day. June IA as Flag Day"
The New York Bible Society will
place a Bible in each cell OF New York
and Brooklyn prisons.
| Construction of the naval wireless
telegraph station at Lake Bluff, ILL.,
will be started Immediately.
Prince Paul Troubetskoi, who Is
visiting In Philadelphia, has denounc'
ed opera as false and degrading and
isn't music"
seat on the New York Cotton Ex.
change sold for s11,5O0, which is $3.50
] below the last sale.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-05-29
Minor Mention of a Weeks
important Events.
A HISTORY OF SEVEN DAYS
Paragraphs Which Briefly Chronicle
the Events of Interest az BuIIe-
tined by Wire, Wireless and
CabIe-Forei1n News.
War Bulletins

The mediation conference at Nj
Ing the arrival Of a delegate from
Gen. Carranza, said TO be on his way
from Durango, Mexico.
A prominent American, arriving in
Vera Cruz from Mexico City, declared
that Huerta was prepared TO force
American Intervention If villa took
San Luis Potosi.
John r. Silliman, recently Ameri-
can Vice-Consul at Saltillo, is report
ed alive and safe in Mexico City.
Rebels under Gen. Torres severely
repulsed 5000 Federals under Gen.
Orozco in the vicinity of San Luis
Potosi.
Federal generals Mas and De
Moure, with 10000 men, evacuated
Saltillo on the approach Of Villa and
25, 900 rebels. The latter took the
city-the last fortified spot between
Villa and Mexico City-without a
battle.
A train bearing 262 Americans left
Mexico City for the Gulf coast under
protection OF the Brazilian nag.
A large force of MeXicans is re-
ported TO have landed at point 40
miles north Of Vera Cruz and to be
marching toward the city.
The rebel aviator who has been
dropping bombs into Mazatlan, on the
west coast, was severely injured when
his aeroplane baked and dropped.
The A. B. G.. mediation conferences
at Niagara Falls, Ont, were formal
ly opened by Ambassador Da Cana of
Brazil. A program Of procedure was
accepted by the American and Mex
lean ENJOYS.
Mexican officers at Alvarado, 30
miles south of Vera Cruz, have or
dered that no vegetables or other
supplies shall leave that port for Vera
Cruz, under pain of heavy fines.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-05-29
Beware Diseased Potatoes.

On account of the recent discovery
OF violations of the Maine quarantine
regulations, all purchasers of Maine
seed potatoes are warned to have their
stock examined by the state expert, IL
possible. before planting. the New
York Sun states. Unscrupulous ship
pers, it is stated, have been sending
diseased potatoes into New York, Bos-
ton and other points, where certifi-
Gates Of inspection have been fraud.
ulently attached to the bags. While
in general the Maine authorities have
endeavored 10 see that none but sound
potatoes left the state, certain inspec-
tors have been negligent and have GER
titled diseased stock. The United
States department of agriculture has,
therefore, advised buyers to disregard
ali certificates issued hitherto. IL will
be a costly mistake for any farmer or
gardener to plant diseased potatoes.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-05-29

Capt. w. p. Burton, it is expected,
will be the skipper of the yacht with
which Sir Thomas Upton hopes to
capture the Americas cup this sum-
mer
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-05-29
How Unhappy He Was.

Silicus-What's the matter, old
man? You look unhappy.
Cynicus-I am. I'm almost as un.
happy as woman with secret thai
nobody wants TO know.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-05-29
Real CnIIrana-

"The real hero is the man who be-
ing afraid still rushes into danger"
Like girl who. knowing perfectly
well that there are germs in kisses.
still permits a man to kiss her."
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-05-29
Militant PhllosonhN-

Silas-Thst- Rokeby Venus suffra-
gette is a philosopheress.
Jonas--How comes IL?
Silas-She believes IL you can't get
what you want. you must ak for II.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-05-29
Dusiful Wife.

MY wife made II hot for me this
morning"
How was that?"
81 insisted on her getting up to
build the fire"-Judge.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-22
Little Boobies
Pa
By WILLIAM r. KIRK.

Us gurla has formed a Longfellow
Lodge ncd Ma to Pa last mite.
We'll. well said Pa. what Will us gurls
do nextg ! dident think you believed In
lodges
doant beelceve in the lodges that
keen husbands away from thar hoams
several evenings n week. but this lodge
We have formed Is simply for the worship
OF a grate poets naim. How wunoerful
his work was, to be sure.
To be sure. said Pa, but what possibel
good can you set out OF lodge7 What
are YOU going TO say or do wen you have
yure first meeting.
Eech OF us Is going 60 reesite little
hit OF HiAwathy, sed Ma. I am going to
reesite
Oh the long & dreery winteri
Oh the cold 4 crool winter!
Ever thicker, thicker, thicker
Froze the ice on lake q river
Ever deeper d,eper. deeper
Fell the snow on all the lsndskape- q
Fell the covering snow & drfted
Thru the forest round the village.
That was certingly q long. hard Winter,
sed Pa why dident you pick out sum-
| thing cheerful out OF the poem, insted OF
gloomy llnesP a beesides, sed Pa, why
| dident YOU pick out sumthing OF Lon
fellows better than that Injun song?
That isent the best stuff he rote, sed "a,
/ II was too cosy 10 maik lines in that
meeter & thay ddent rime.
| Oh. heer the critick. sad Ma. suppoas
you think you cud have ritten surnthing
on the salm order.
! cud do at now. rite off the reel, sed
Pa, I.issen!
Wen the Hiawatha Lodgers.
You and all the other ladies,
You who call yureselfs ''us gurlieH'
Have yure first & gratest meeting
| For the purpose of bee-stowing
Praise on Longfellow. the poet,
Pleese remember that yure husbands
Wat at hoam TO have thHre dinner.
Wait at hoam to eat the beefstake.
Wait at hoam to eat the bacon
& the spud. the CRATE Potato.
Mlnnyhaha, so folks tell me,
Was no clubwoman, no joiner
HlawathR, you were lucky
Thare wou are, sed Pa, I suppoas you
thought | wuddent be abel to do It.
/ thought you wud be abel 20 do what
you have Jest did. sed Ma, but l dident
think you wud have the mart to say the
lines out loud.
sh1d have stayed singel, sed Pa. A
true geenyus is newer Appreciated by
his wife.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-22

sanitary conscience, the recognition on
the part of each man, woman and child
OF the grave responsibility which he niay
incur by careless mingling with friends
and neighbors when at the beginning or
end Of an attack Of communicable dis
ease"
Health and good manners have always
gone hand IN hand. but ignorance has
hitherto often prevented their alliance
in cases where It could be the most vse-
ful. The men and women who brought
out the principles of social behavior in
eighetteth century France, and estab-
lished laws Of manners that have spread
over the civilized world. did a work for
hygiene and sanitation which they did
not themselves appreciate
Becsuse at that time there were viz
tually no such things as hygiene and
sanitation existing in Europe. Medical
science was undeveloped. Not even a
guess had been made at the true sources,
or causes. OF some OF the commonest and
worst diseases that afnict humanity.
The unssnitary conditions which prevailed
in the chateaux OF the nobility. the pal
aces OF the kings. and the homes Of the
doctors themselves, would lead 10 a
popular not OF any modern city.
Nobody then knew the peril that lies
in the touch OF the human hand. Even
We are only just beginning TO find Il out
Nobody then guessed that a sneeze might
spread infection more swiftly and widely