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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1914-01-15

II he did not promise to marry you you
have no case-none at all. Now. AZ
nos, tell me- Did General Hastings
promise to marry you:'
oh. yes-oh. yes. indeed Agsie
cried falteringly. And wish he
would. He's such delightful old gen
tieman.''
The legal representative of the de
lightful old gentleman scowled disgust
eddy at this outburst.
Was that promise made in writing:"
No Aggie answered gushingly
But all his letters We're in writing.
you know Such wonderful letters
SO tender ana so-er-interesting!
Yes. yes. dare say Irwin agreed
hastily, with some evidences of cha
grin.
But you're quite sure. Agnes Mary
questioned emily. that General Hast
ings did promise to marry yous'
"Oh. yes. Aggie declared tense!y.
why. would swear to it, The
limpid eyes. so appealing ir. their soft
luster. went first to Mary. then gazeti
t!.'Stingly into those of the routed at
.'n"y.
We're beaten he confessed defect
eddy. turning his glance toward Mary
whom plainly he regarded as his real
adversary III the combat on his clients
behalf. lin going to be quite frank
With Won. Miss Turner. quite frank.
he stated. with more geniality. though
with Il Very creStfallen air. 'Wecan't
afford amy scandal. so were going to
settle at your own terms He took
from his pocket Il thick bill case and
from this Il Sheaf of banknotes which
he laid on the desk before Mary with
Il little laugh Of discontinue over hav-
ing been beaten in the contest
AS he did so .Aggie thrust forth in
avaricions hand but it WAS caught and
held by Mary before it reached above
the top of the desk, and the avaricious
gesture passed unobserved by the at
torney.
We can't fight where ladies are con
cerned. he went on, assuming as best
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1914-01-15
sagac,1y IN me premises.

sagaC1ty III the premises.
II thought you would, Mr. Irwin
Mary returned IF you'll take the
money to Mr.. Harris Miss Lynch will.
meet you in his office at O'clock this
afternoon, and, when her suit for dam
ages for breach Of promise has been
legally settled out of court, you will
get the letters. Good afternoon, Mr..
Irwin
The lawyer made hurried bow
which took in both of the women, and
walked quickly toward the door
"Oh. you forgot your marked money,
Mr.. Irwin" Mary said.
The lawyer wheeled and stood star
Ing at the speaker with certain sheep
ishness of expression that bore wit
ness to the completeness of his dis
comfiture Without a word he walk
ed back to the desk, picked up the
money and restored it to the bill case.
Young woman he said emphatical-
". you ought to have been II lawyer"
And he took his departure, while Mary
smiled in triumph and Aggie sat gap
ing establishment
you've darn near broke my heart
she cried bouncing up violently, let
ting all that money go out of the
house Say. how did you know it was
marked:'
II didn't" Mary replied blandly.
"But it was q pretty good guess, wasn't
it?" Couldn't you see that all he want
ed was to get the letters and have us
take the marked money? Then, my
simple young friend. we would have
been arrested very neatly indeed-for
blackmaii"
Gee she cried. THAT would have
been fierce. And now" she question
ed apprehensiNely.
Mary's answer repudiated any possi-
bility of fear.
"And now she explained contented-
ly, he really will go to our lawyer.
There he will pay over that same
marked money. Then he will get the
letters he: wants so much. And just
because it's II strictly business trans
action between two lawyers. with
everything done according TO legal
ethics
And it's actually the same old
| game" Aggie nused.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1914-01-15

he might contrive chivalrous tone.
so. if you will just hand over Cen
eral Hastings letters. why. here's your
money. You have the letters, haven't
you:' lie demanded abruptly.
Asgie coyly took Il thick bundle from
its resting place on her rounded bosom
They never leave me-" she said.
Well they can leave you now. al
right" the lawyer remarked unsympa-
theticaly. He reached quickly for
ward for the packet, which Aggie ex-
tended willingly enough. But it was
Mary. who. with swift movement
caught and held it.
II think" Mary explained tranquil
ly. that you had better see our lawyer
Mr.. Harris, in reference to this We
women know nothing Of such details
OF business settlement
ooh, see," he said disagreeably
with frown to indicate his complete
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1914-01-15

to 90 and Ray helps his father
clep wood End split rails for the
fences were made OF rails, and
wood was burned insea of
coal when Fred and Nellie were
children and had these adventures
Mr.. Lawrence and Instantly
were among the eelrly settlers of
Iowa and the children passed
their c1lildh God ~ pioneer days.
The school was a, mile and
half away and every morning MIR
SOD aud Bawley to the sled
AND TOOK the youngsters, and
in the evening hfey went after
them. Sometimes when If was
not too cold they would take
N'ellde along for the ride.
One evening they arrived at
al the schcol'house before the
school was dismissed. 1t was
brightday bur the air. was
frosty am cold Nellie, was we'll
wrapped up in the back part of
the sled bur NJ. Lawrence Icing
exposed to the sharp wird be-
came chillNd and stepnev7 ont
OF the sled to stamp his feet
on tine plafk porch TO waaup
them, for there were no over
| Shoes in those dayc
When the children came troop-
ing out of the schoolhouse with
shouts and laughter the resti,7e
horses picked up their ears and
with a bound slipped the lines
through Mr.. Lawrence hands
and were gone
Whoa, Whoa Bob, whoa Ba,w-
ley" shouted Mr. Lawrence and
they ram after them, Chris taking
the lead, tut the hors S We're
deaf to their Cries and ram the
, harder.
They swerved from their course
to get into tdhe road which led
back home and plunged throug h
/ SNOW drifts Winch tnr ar ened to
SHOP them in heir mad race
but before any one'could reach
them they had eNtricated them
selves and were tearing down the
road toward home.
The sled bump u and swaved
and threatened to turn over
but after they were i'm the road
that danger was past.
Nellie did not cry, althou eth
jostled ana bumped around in
tibet sled, until she saw that
the others We're falling behind
and she was alone with the
runaway team then she screamed
Justify Mr.. Lawrence and Chris
we're still RUNNING, Chris taking
the lrd with Carlo at his
sdde'D,.. when the dog heard
Nellie scream he broke away
and ran for the the little girl.
A mad race followed. Carlo was
fleet of foot and soon came up
with the runaways hut could
not head them off now would the
slow down. Nellie cont inued to
scream and the dog finding his
efforts ito stop the horses use
less leaped into the sled witt
the little girl.
When Mrs. Lawrence oIened tbs
door at their amtval home, the
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1914-01-15

horse We standing, wet and
steaming, and Nellie and Carlo
We're in the sled. The little
Sirl's cheeks were still wet
but her cries had ceased.
Where is Your Daddy, and
the rasi?' asked the mother.
The Eorses runmed away and
they couldn't get in. Daddy and
Chris ruined too but the. horses
wouldn't STOP said this little
girl.
Ray took the team and went
back after the rest of the
party which he. soon brought
safely home.
Poor Bob and Bawsy," said
Chris as he helped unhitch
them from the sled. II don't
blame you very much. 1T was too
cold to make you stand there so
long
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1914-01-15
Anty over. Hear themcall,
See them watch the flying ball,
Mgggie caught it, see them rur
My, but they are haNingfun.
Something He Had Forgotten.

When little Marjorie tried to spread
her toast with a piece Of butter al
most as large as the bread itself, her
father demonstrated, saying: You
mustn't be SO wasteful, Marjorie; some
of the poor people in China have to
get along on few grains of rice each.
day" But, father replied Mar
jorie, you must remember that rice
swells''
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1914-01-15
CHAPTER VIII.
The Thief.

ne tH'eI.
n HARY was in joyous spirits aft
NI er her victorious matching OF
brains against lawyer OF
high standing in his profess
sion when she had entered the tele-
phone booth. which had been installed
in an extra closet of her bedroom for
the sake of greater privacy on occa-
sion. During her absence from the
drawing room Carson again came into
the. apartment seeking her On being
told by Aagie as to Mary's where
abouts he sat down to await her re-
turn. listening without much interest
to the chatter of the adventures. The
maid appeared and said:
There's girl wants to see Miss
Turner
she says it's important | guess
the poor things in hard luck from the
look of her. the kindly Fannie added.
"Oh. then. she'll be welcome. of
course,' Agile declared. and Carson
nodded in ac4uiescence Tell her to
come in and wait. Fannie. Miss Turn
er viii be here right away" She turn
ed TO Carson as the maid left the
room Mary sure is an easy boob
she remarked cheerfully Bless her
soft heart!
A minute later girl perhaps TWEEN
ty years of age stepped Just within
The doorway and stood there with eyes
aowEcast after one swift furtive
glance about her. Her whole appear
hHce was that of detection. Her soil
ed black gown. the cringins posture,
the rallor uf her face. proclaimed the
abiect misery of her state.
are you Miss Turner" she asked
in a voice broken by nervous dismay.
Really am very sorry. Aggie re-
piled primly. but ann only her con-
sin, Miss Agnes Lynch. But Miss
Turner is likely TO be back any min
ute new"
can waltz came the timid ques
ton.
Certainly" Asgie answered hospi-
tably Please sit down
As the girl oheaiently sank down on
the nearest chair Carson addressed
ner sharply 80 hat the visitor started
uneasily at the unexpected sound.
40 don't know Miss Iuner:"
mo" came The faint reply.
"rhen what 90 you want to see her
Rhout?'
she once helped girl friend Of
| mine, and | thought thought
! lyon thought she might help you"
/ Carson interrupted.
You have been in stir-prison,
mean" Aggie hastily corrected the
lapse into underworld slang.
| Came a distressed muttering of as
sent from the girl
! The conversation was put to an end
by the entrance of Mary, who stopped
short on seeing the limp figure hud-
died in the chair
"A visitor. Agnes?" she inquired.
| AT the sound of her voice the girl
| looked up and spoke with some degree
of energy,
You're Miss Turner" she question
! ed
| YES Mary said Her words rang
| A gasp burst from the white lips OF
the girl. and she covered as one strick
/ EN- physically.
MARY Turner! Oh. my God! r.
She hid her face within her arms and
sat bent until her head rested on her
| knees in an ahasement of misery.
Vaguely startled by the hysterical
outburst from the girl. Mary's immedf-
ate thought was that here was pitt
| full instance of one suffering from star
| walton.
Joe" she directed rapidly, "havo
Fannie bring glass of milk with an
| egg and little brandy in 1t, right
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1914-01-15
THE TWO DRESSES

Why do you smile litty sunny hair.
BECAUSE I've nothing pretty to
Tomorrow, you know, is picnic day
But must go dressedlim that
same old way"
Why do you smiles little Sunmy-ha
Because Is something pretty to
wear,
The dnss like to wear BEST
/ think
The prettiest color OF AID is pink.
SO each little girl TO the picnic Wore
A dress she had often wornbcfore;
But one was very pretty and
one was not
Though | think in some way l
quite forgot
To say they We're just alike; for,
These girls are twins, like as
like, cam be,
But that ole is fretting half OF
the while,
And the ether is always rsady to
smile.-EX.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1914-01-15

Oh dear me. What shall we do?
Mildred has a dress of blue:
Ours are made of common stuff,
But Mother says theys we'll
enough.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1914-01-15
JPNGLESI

My neighbor over the way
Has two little boys in grey;
They are ruddy as berries.
as sweet as, strawberries,
And a re merry, gladstone and
gay.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1914-01-15

n HARY was in joyous spirits aft
NI er her victorious matching of
brains against lawyer of
- Lii. as
Evening star., 1914-04-29

American cities to make a successful fight
against steam railroad tracks along ana
across city streets. Washington is al
ways glad when another city releases II
self from the grade-crossing evil Phlia-
delphia probably has not suffered as
much from this evil as have many otner
cities, for when Washington was III the
throes of its campaign against the ran
roads here Philadelphia was pointed 10 as
an example of how railroads could elinh-
nate grade crossings if they wanted 10
and the benefits which such elimination
conferred upon a city. When many Oh
Washington's streets and avenues anu d
large acreage of federal parkland We're
given over to railroad tracks and frelsnt
yards Philadelphia had been aireaos
freed, as the result of millions OF raliroao
expenditure. of many of the grade cross
ings. Washington is always glad "heh
city gets rid of grade crossing because
she feels that it may be one OF the results
of the great crusade on which TINS city
entered more than a generation ago ana
which crusade after years of warfare,
resulted in streets and parks being freed
from steam tracks, and which also re-
suited in the erection of one OF the I'M
posing railroad stations of the world
Evening star., 1914-04-29
Grade Crossings Passing.

There is no slackening of public opin
ion in the matter OF grade crossings.
On the contrary. public opinion becomes
more and more pronounced in opposition.
In the local news appeared the statement
that the town of Hyattsville won a vic
tory over the Washington. Westminster
and Gettysburg railway when the public
service commission of Maryland decided
that the road may cross Columbia ave-
nue. in Hyattsville only on an overhead
crossing or below grade; Washington
and its environs have stubbornly protested
against the railway crossing at the grade
of thoroughfares for pedestrians and
teams A number of dangerous crossings
in the vicinity of Washington have al
ready been made safe by bridges and the
Benning grade crossing is doomed. Phila-
delphia is now rejoicing over what the
newspapers in that city write of as IAN
important forward step in one OF the
most far-reaching improvements ever
undertaken by Philadelphia There has
been entered into by that city and num-
ber Of railroads contract generally
called the South Philadelphia agree
ment'' which will result in the abolition
Of a number of grade crossings charac-
terized as insuperable obstacles to the
city's extension in one direction The
agreement calls for much more than the
abolition of grade crossings, but this
features of the agreement Is interesting
TO .Washing,on-one Of the first great
Evening star., 1914-04-29
Free Tolls Hearings Closed.

The intermittent war with Mexico has
utscured for the time the Panama tolls
question But the hearings before the
senate committee have proceeded and
the committee is on the eve OF reporting.
How long the debate in the Senate will
last is guess. and how much atten-
tion IL will command depends somewhat
on the Mexican question. If mediation
leads promptly to arbitration and peace
appears. the tolls question will come into
its own again. If mediation fails.
hogglcs. and Gen. Funston gets march
ing orders. the Senates discussion of
the whole canal matter may fail to stir
the public. Attention will he bestowed
ON the clash Of arms. Everything waits
on an actual fight
But the tolls hearings were decidedly
interesting to those who followed them.
MI phases of tine subiect-the historical,
the diplomatic. the legal, and the eco
ncmical-werc examined, and some i'm
portant information and opinions elicit
cd. Former Senator Foraker. who was
in close communication with John Hay
while the HayPauncefote treaty was
shaping. told the committee much of
value that had come TO him. and Bourke
repeal quite up to his level as an orator
From the Pacific coast came several
business men OF prominence to urge the
free passage of our coaStwse ships
through the canal, in the interest of
breaking the monopoly of the transcon-
tinental railroads with their gouging
freight rates,
The Senate therefore will get the ques-
tion in better shape and in broader as
poet than the House did. All the House
knew was that the President had chang
cd his mind a $ to free tolls and wanted
she law repealed to give him freer
hand in the handling of other matters,
hut which ne did not describe The
House responded with unconditional re
peal, though there were members vino
would have been glad of information
request
In the Senate where no gag rule runs.
II will be possible for members who do
not think that the free tolls law stains
m" national honor but Is within our
rights under the -Pauncefote treaty
and obeys our duty to our domestic com
merce, to elaborate their views and call
for votes on amendments offered TO the
House measure.
As usual, both sides express confidence.
II looks like close contest. What may
happen to affect the situation before the
final vote is called-say a fortnight or a
month hence-is in nobodys power to
forecast.
Evening star., 1914-04-29
Militia and Strike Duty.

The order for troops of the United
States TO take control of the situation in
the coal-mining regions of Colorado and
the proposed Withdrawal of the state
militia from that bloody tanGle calls at
tention to the need that states liable to
outbreaks of the kind in progress in
colorado should maintain state con-
stahulary, and to the desirability that
the organized militia should not be used
in capital and labor conflicts. In the
first place state constabulary deals
more efficiently with disturbances of this
character than militia does or can be
expected to do Pennsylvania has acted on
this theory and has found it true in
practice. A paid and thoroughly disci-
plfned constabulary has no sentiment or
prejudice in these matters, and has in
them no other interest than a profess
Sional interest in doing its duty well.
Its moral effect on disturbers is great
for these reasons. II has the same sua-
sion with lawless elements and their
sympathzers as have regular troops. A
constahulary is a source of constant
safety, and disturbances can be sup
which they are usually permitted to gain
taking into consideration its greater
readiness. efficiency and effectiveness it
IS cheaper than using militia. because the
cost of putting militia into service and
keeping il there Is high, in addition to
Withdrawing so many men from their
usual employment in productive indus
try.
Strike duty is obnoxious to the militia
Its ranks. as usual thing. must be
Tiled with men who work with their
hands, and generally they do not like
participation in capital and labor con-
Hicts. For this reason uncounted thou
sands of men do not enlist In the or
@anized militia who otherwise would
aud many in 1t drop out because of the
dislike which citizen soldiers have for
this character of duty. II militia were
To- be continued merely as state organi-
cations the objection to the use of the
militia in strike duty would be A local
aud not national concern. But efforts
have been making for years. with more
or less success. toward the nationaliza-
tion OF the organized militia. with a view
to its use in conjunction with the regu-
lar army as n means of security against
any foreign foe. and strike duty is one
ur the things which hinder it from be-
coming numerically as strong as It should
he.
Evening star., 1914-04-29

appearance OF yellow fever. especially
in the low country. testify that tharc is
basis for the accusation.
With martial law in Vera Cruz and the
presence of troops making sanitary meas
ures imperative that city of i'll repute
will get cleaning up which will be
revelation to the natives, and the results
accomplished there may be guide and
an incentive to other Mexican cities.
The American army of today is behind
none in the world in the matter of sani-
tation. The medical department. with
thorough understanding Of tropic and
camp diseases. lays down regulations and
officers and men have been educated to
understand the value Of those regula-
tons. An army camp of regular troops
has become one of the cleanest of places.
and consequently one of the places freest
from disease Troops have been vac
cinated against smallpox and have had
the prophylactic treatment for typhoid.
The sources of yellow fever and malaria
are known. and it is most likely that the
region covered by American occupation
will be cleared of mosquitoes and flies
Now and then in the news one catches
a glimpse of the sanitary measures being
instituted. Houses IN Whlch nave DeeI
smallpox cases have been and are being
fumigated. American troops will not be
permitted to touch food that has been
exposed to flies and they will not be
allowed to drink water that is not known
to be wholesome. Soon there will be no
flies to infect food and there will be no
drinking water that is not above sus-
pcion. Guard duty against disease Will
be as vigorously and efficiently performed
as guard duty against surprise by an
armed enemy. Military hygiene has made
long progressive strides since the Span
war.
Dysentery was the plague of Gen.
Scotts army of invasion in 1S4I. 1t is in
official reports that when Scott began
his march on Mexico City in August he
left 1.2oO men at Puebla. of whom 800
were unable to march as a garrison to
protect 900 men who were in hospital.
because of dysentery That
disease. as well as others. plagued the
little army throughout its march of 263
miles to Mexico City. and disease probably
took a deadlier toll than the battles Of
Contreras, Churubusco, Molino Del Rey
and Chapultepec
Evening star., 1914-04-29
Glad Prospect.

Some DAY with phlanthropic care
Wen take our customs everywhere
And teach the nations to be good
And always do the things they should.
Well tell them. in explicit terms,
How to exterminate the germs.
We will persuade them to be wise
And boil their drinks and say the flies
And after that they'll take a chance.
Well teach them all the tango dance
Wen teach them to wear clinging clothc
While they attempt the Venus pose.
From women they will hear a lot
Who want to vote or who do not.
They'll talk in scientific phrase
On subjects that must oft amaze,
Since nothing is considered rough
II words you use are long enough
Oh Nations! You will be surprised
When once we get you civilized.
Evening star., 1914-04-29
Keep On Cleaning Up.

Prom The FhiladelpbIa Inquirer.
Gratifying results followed the titular
cleanup week. but these will be of little
Importance if the spirit does not continue
throughout the year Philadelphia is now
in its best bib and tucker and should re
main so. Much as we necessarily depend
upon the authorities for the heavier part
OF the work, that which is most essential
is that every householder shall make up
his mind to maintain existing conditions.
1t is the bits of paper and clusters of
dirt that offend the eye. They are easily
removed and ought not to be allowed -
accumulate. Let every week be d clean
up week.