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WANTED-Position as bookkeeper
by Catholic young lady. Have had six
years experience and can furnish the
best of reference. Address, M. A. e.,
care The Catholic Bulletin.
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WANTED: Catholic woman to
keep house for a priest in a town 100
miles south of st. Paul Address I'D.
c." care of The Catholic Bulletin.
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DIOCESE OF CROOKsTON.

Diocesan Correspondent, Rev j. T
Funk, Crookston, Mimi.
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DIOCESE OF Fargo.

Diocesan Correspondents Rev. v. j.
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Church of St. Stephen: The Most
Reverend Archbishop Ireland will
preach at the late Mass in the Church
of ST. Stephen, Minneapolis, Sunday,
May 16. On the following Sunday,
May 20, the members of Hennepin
Council, Knights of Columbus, viii re-
ceive Holy Communion in a body at
the eight O'Clock Mass. Father
Gaughan, pastor of st. Stephens
Church, is Chaplain of Hennepin
Council.
Boys Orphan Asylum: The pro-
posed picnic for the benefit of the
Boys Orphan Asylum, Minneapolis,
which was to take place on July 4,
under the auspices of the Catholic
parishes of that city, has been aban-
doned. At meeting of the pastors
of these parishes held at the residence
of the Most Reverend Archbishop last
week it was decided that each parish
would be assessed for its due proper.
ton. of sum equivalent to the esti-
mated proceeds of the picnic. this sum
10 be obtained by each parishsin what.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-11-02

enough, but as yet the supposed dark
horses are champing their bits in the
bushes with identity unknown.
Both Aldermen Harris and Bolton,
whose terms expire shortly, have an
nounced that they would not offer
again. Alderman Poole, whose term
also expires, has not yet reached a
conclusion, though pressed by many
friends to again offer for reelection.
1t is quite likely that the required
three, and. perhaps, others, will be
in the race by Sunday next, thus add
ing interest to the campaign.
At the regular city election, to be
held il December, the qualified voters
Of Americas will vote upon the pro-
posed amendment, authorized by the
legislature, regarding the selection of
members of the city board of educa-
ticn. Under the method now in effect
as for many years past, city council
elects to vacancies upon the board Of
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education, ad libitum. Under the pro-
posed amendment, council can elect
only from names suggested by the
board of education to that body.
The number of names to be referred
to council by the board of education
is not limited, but selections must be
made in that manner in future, if the
amendment proposed is ratified at the
polls in the December regular cleo
ton.
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OPHEL|A WILL BE
GUEST OF CITY

ATLANTA, Nov. 2.-Ophelia would
have done better to take Hamlet's al
vice and go live on nunnery, where
there was no rent to pay, for she came
to grief in the police court yesterday
and is now in tho stockade because
she refused to pay the collector and
tit him in the head with an axe when
lie tried to put a for rent" sign on
her house.
Ophelia had another picturesque
rame, which was Woolfork, and under
these two cognomens she was invited
to be the guest of the city for thirty
days.
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$4,000 THE PRICE PAID
FOR FARM IN SUMTER
ROBT. MORGAN PLACE Is SOLD BY
ADMINISTRATOR.

Among the lands sold at public sale
Tuesday was the Robert Morgan farm
of 800 acres in the western portion of
Sumter near Plains The property was
sold by, the administrator and was bid
den off by Judge ]. A. Hixon for the
price of $4,000, or $40 per acre.
The F. A. Thomas farm of 200 acres,
on the Plains road, was hidden in for
the price of $1,000, while small cot
tage out near the Agricultural college
was sold for $500.
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CITY ELECTION
DRAWING NEAR;
No CANDIDATES
URINARY JUST ONE WEEK IN THE
FUTURE.

WANTED.-Three or more candi-
dates to offer for the Office of alderman
at the forthcoming democratic pri-
mary, called for November 10th. That
date is just one week in the future
Wednesday, 10th, but as yet not an as
pirant for honors aldermanic has ell
tered the arena in the capacity of pub
lie servant of the people. OF course
there will be candidates all right
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RATES.

One cent word each Insertion
Hinmum charge Of Csc.
No classified advertisement will be
charged to any one unless their name
appears on our subscription books
al advertisements for "HELP O.
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WANT ADVERTISEMENTS

FOR RENT-Two or three furnished
or unfinished first floor rooms; close
in, Mrs. C. l.. Ross, 125 S. Lee st. Stiff
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Mr.. Samuel Morrison, representing
the Greater Sheesley's Shows" the
attraction for the Elks yala week here
beginning November 18th, is in Ameri-
Gus preparing for the coming of that
attraction
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Put Wcrthiness First.

"The purpose of mans life is not
happiness, but worthiness. Happiness
may come as an accessory; we ought
never to make it the end"
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When needing fire insurance, call
Oh The Americas Abstract Company.
12--tf
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Before buying lands, get report on
the title from The Americas Abstrac'
Company. We have already looked Il
up. AMERIrUS ABSTRACT CO.
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FOR RENT

FOR RENT-Two furnished rooms
for light housekeeping; Jackson street.
Phone 592. 31-2t
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-09-02
CHAPTER v-consinued.

Don't try that again!" he warned.
angrily. IF you've got to take it out
on somebody, I'm your man."
This was mutiny, and McGrath's
remedy for that distemper was ever
heroic. In flash his big fist shot out
and the crew looked to see its lighter
champion go backward into the river
lat the impact. But the blow did not
land. Griswold saw 1t coming and
sweryed the necessary body-breadth.
The result was a demonstration of a
simple theorem in dynamics. McGrath
reeled under the impetus of his own
unresisted effort. stumbled forward
against the low edge-line bulwark.
clawed wildly at the tickle air and
dropped overheard like a stone.
! The Belle Julie was forging ahead
at full speed. Clearing the intervening
obstacles in hurdler's leap. Griswold
raced aft on the outer edge of the
guards and jumped overheard in time
to grapple the drowning man when he
was within a few feet of the churn.
ing wheel. The mate was terror-crazed
and fought blindly There was no
time for trick or stratagem. and when
the thunder of the wheel roared over.
head. Griswold felt the jar Of blow
and the mates struggles ceased abb
ruptly. A gasping moment later the
worst was over and the rescuer had
his head out; was swimming calamity
In the wake Of the steamer, supporting
the unconscious McGrath and shouting
Justify for help.
The help came quickly. The alarm
had been promptly given. and the
might pilot was man for an emer-
! gency. Before the little-used yawl
could be lowered, the steamer had
swept wide circle In mid stream and
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-09-02

event Let me tell you what | aid.
I had a weapon, as you have read. |
tied it up with the money in a hand
kerchief. There was always the
chance Of their catching me, and had
made up my mind that my last free
act would be to drop the bundle into
the river. So you see you need not
hesitate on that score"
Then you know what it is that |
must do?"
'Assuredly. I knew It yesterday,
when l saw that you had recognized
me. 1t was very merciful in you to
reprieve me, even for few hours;
but you will pardon me IL l say II
was wrong?"
"Wrong!" she burst out. "Is it gen.
erous to say that to me? Are you so
Indifferent yourself that you think ev.
eryone else is indifferent, too7"
He smiled under cover of the dark
ness.
Il know you are not Indifferent; you
couldn't be. But you must be true to
yourself. at whatever cost. Will you
go to Captain Mayfield now?"
She hesitated.
Il thought of doing that, at first, y
she began, postponing to more con
venient season the unnerving reflec
ton that she was actually discussing
the ways and means of 1t with him
1T seemed to be the simplest thing
to do. But then I saw what would
happen; that should be obliged"
Again he stopped her with a ges
ture.
II understand. We must guard
against that at all hazards. You must
not be dragged into 1t. you know
even remotely"
az wrote a letter TOTO Mr.. Gal
braith." she confessed.
And you have not sent it,"
mo. II I had. l shouldn't have
spoken to you"
ITO be sure. suppose you signed
the letter.
Certainly"
That was mistake. You mus
rewrite 1t, leaving out your name, ant
send 1t. All you need to say is thai
the man who robbed the Bayou State
Security is escaping on the Belle Ju
lie; that he is disguised as deck
hand. and that his name on the steam
er's books is John Wesley Gavitt
That will be amply sufficient"
She was silent for moment. Then:
why mustn't sign 1t? They will
pay no attention to an anonymous let
ter. And, besides. 1t seems $3.50
cowardly."
They will telegraph to every river
landing ahead of us within an houl
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-09-02

after your letter reaches New Or
leans; you needn't doubt that. And
the suppression of your name isn't
cowardly; 1t is merely justifiable bit
Of self-protection. 1t is your duty to
give the alarm; but when you have
done that, your responsibility ceases.
There are plenty of people who can
identify me II am taken back to
New Orleans. You don't want to be
summoned as witness, and you
needn't be-"
She saw the direct. manlike wisdom
of all this. and was quick to appreci-
ate his delicate tact in effacing the
question of the reward without even
referring to 1t. But his stoicism was
almost appalling.
1T Is very shocking!" she muir
INJURED; only you don't seem to real
lie It at ALL"
Don't I? You must remember that
I have been arguing from your point
of view. My own Is quite unchanged
1t is your duty to do what you must
do; 1t is my affair to avert the conse-
quences to myself IL l can manage 1t
without taking an unfair advantage of
your frankness."
What will you do?"
1T would be bad faith now for me
to try to run away from the steamer,
as / meant to do. So far, you have
bound me by your candor. But be-
yond that l make no promises. My
parole will be at an end when the off,
GERS appear, and I shall do what / can
to dodge, or to escape II am taken.
Is that fair?"
ut is more than fair; can't under
stand"
what is 1t that you can't under
standT
How you can do this; how you can
do such things as the one you did last
night, and still"
He finished the sentence for her
"and still be common robber OF
banks. and the like. fancy 1t is q
bit puzzling-from your point Of view.
Sometime, perhaps, We shall all I'M
derstand things better than we do
now. but to that time, and beyond 1t.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-09-02

quarrel with McGrath. The man was
grateful and loyal according to his
gifts, and Griswold's need was too
pressing to stick at any trifie of I'M
intelligence.
Nose, you'll go ashore with me on
the spring line" he said, when he
found his man at the heel Of the land
ing stage.
Eyes, sub, Mars Gravitt; OATS me.
sholy."
"All right. You see this bundle. II
anybody tackles me while we're MAX
ing fast, I'm going to drop 1t, and you
must get it and run away. Do you
understand"
'Whut-all mus / do when Is done
TUX out wild hit?"
Get away, first; then keep out Of
sight and hang around the levee for
an hour or two. II l don't turn up be-
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-09-02

the searchlight picked up the cast
aways. From that to placing the Belle
Julie so that the two bits of human
notsam could be hauled In over the
bows was but skillful hands turn Of
rudder-work, accomplished as cleverly
a. II tie great steamboat had been .
poweror1vSn launch to be steered by
a touch Of the tiller.
1 All this Charlotte saw. She was
looking On when the two men were
dragged aboard. the big Irishman still
unconscious, and the rescuer In the
innaa ditch Of --breathless,
isodden. reeling with WEAKNESS.
And aitsrward, when the Belle
jules prov was once more turned to
the north. Miss Farnham few back to
her stateroom with the letter to Mr..
'Galbraith hidden in her bosom and
.clutched tightly as II she were afraid
1t might cry out It's accusing secret Of
its own accord.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-09-02
CHAPTER WI.
Moses HETEROGENEOUS.

''~~~~ '~"sfySP'.osss
After suffering all the pangs of
those who lose between the touch and
the clutch, Griswold had found the
red-handkerchief bundle precisely
where 1t had been hidden; namely,
buried safely in the deckload of
sacked coffee on the engine-room
guard.
It came to light In the final half
hour Of the voyage, when he and his
mates we're transferring the coffee to
the main deck, forward. 1t had not
been disturbed; and what had hap
pened was obvious enough. after the
fact. After its hiding. arm's-length
deep, in Granny between the sacks,
some sudden jar Of the boat had
slightly shifted the cargo, closing one
Granny and opening another.
With the money once more In his
possession he had swift return of
the emotions which had thrilled him
when he found himself standing on
the sidewalk in front of the Bayou
State Security with the block of bank.
notes under his arm.
AS to the battle for the keeping
which was probably awaiting him at
the st. Louis landing. the prospect of
coming to blows, man-fashion, with
the enemy, was not wholly unwel-
come.
The few necessary preliminaries
were arranged while the Belle Julie
was backing and filling for the land
ing. Since to be taken with the
money in his possession was to give
the enemy the chance OF winning at
one stroke both the victory and the
spoils. he made confederate OF the
negro. whose part he had taken In the
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-09-02

health again. It Is truly great bless
ing to women, and ! cannot speak too
highly Of it. ! take pleasure in recon-
mending It to others. Mrs. ANNIE
CAMERON, RED, No. l, Swan Creek.
Michigan.
Another Sufferer Relieved.
Hebron, Me-" Before taking your
remedies / was all run down, discour-
aged and had female weakness. took
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound and used the Sanative Wash, and
find today that ! am an entirely new
woman, ready and willing to do my
homework now, where before taking
your medicine It was dread. try to
impress upon the minds Of all ailing
women I meet the benefits they can
derive from your medicines" = Mrs.
CHARLES Rowe, Kennebago. Maine.
If You want special advice
write to Lydia e. Pinkham Med
icine Co., (confidential) Lynn,
Mass. Your letter vii be opened,
read and answered by q woman
end held In strict confidence.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-09-02

pluck 1t out with their bills, and form
1t into circular mound which has the
property Of retaining heat to an ex.
traordinary degree. II this down be
removed. the duck supplies a second,
and even third lot from the same
source.
The elder farms in Iceland are fire.
quently situated on little islands on
the coast. covered with low hummocks
To protect the brooding ducks from
the elements the Icelanders construct
small shelters Of rough stones. On
these farms, It IL said, the ducks be-
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-09-02

come SO tame that anyone with whom
they are familiar may handle them
without frightening them.
Separate buildings on the lcelandic
elder farms are devoted to the clean
ing OF the product. Down clings tena-
ciously to anything on which 1t Is
thrown, circumstance that is utilized
in cleaning it. There are number
Of frames of oblong shape, and along
these numbers of strings are stretched
loosely. The down is cast on these
near one end. and a piece of wood is
drawn rapidly backward and forward
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-09-02
SYNOPSIS.

Kenneth Griswold, an unsuccessful
writer because of socialistic tendencies,
sups with his friend cambridge at Chau-
diere's restaurant In New Orleans and
declares that II necessary he will steal to
Keep from starving. He holds up Andrew
Galbraith. president of the Bayou State
security. In his private office and escapes
with 100000 In cash BY original methods
ne escapes the hue and cry and goes
aboard the Belle Julie as deckhand He
unexpectedly confronts Charlotte Farm
ham of Wahaska, Mimi, who had seen
MIN cash Galbraith's check in the bank
charlotte recognizes Griswold. but de-
cides to write to Galbraith rather than
oenounce the. robber to the captain and
30 incur unpleasant notoriety.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-09-02

very likely to have the play fever in
most virulent form. The sober and
dignified man, who sits all day and ev-
cry day in sober and dignified office
feels that he really must get out some
where, where the grass is green and
the air is clean, and kick his sober
heels far toward the sky and release
series of startling whoops from his
dignified interior. So. granting that
this is the time when people who work
desire to play out OF doors. is 1t sur.
prising that the people whose work is
called playing should also have the
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-09-02
Parrot. Fall as sentineIs.

Parrots as aeroplane sentinels have
not proved the entire success they
were expected to. A parrot, long be-
fore human eye or glass can detect
the approach of an aeroplane. will
screech and flap about In wild excite
ment.
A number were placed In Eiffel tow
er to signal the approach Of hostile
craft. but as the birds failed to dis
tinguish between friend and foe. their
usefulness as sentinels was consider
ably limited.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-09-02
CHAPTER vi.


On the morning following the rescue
OF the mate. Charlotte Farnham awoke
with the conviction that she had been
miraculously saved from mourning the
penalties dealt out to those who rush
bllndly into the thick of things with
out due thought and careful consid-
Grafton.
But the Puritan conscience was not
to be entirely silenced. Reason sits
in higher seat than that occupied by
the senses, and reason argued that q
man who would forgive his enemy.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-09-02
RAISED FOR THEIR DOWN
Elder Ducks RI0Idiy Protected BY Law
Because Of the Value Of
Their Product.

The Gown of the elder duck Is more
highly esteemed and brings q higher
price than any other down. In Iceland
and the vestmannaeyjar islands. wh,F re
the duck nests. 1t is rigidly protected
BY law and by public sentiment
These ducks make their neSFs OF
down from their own They
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-09-02

over the other end. The down clings
to the strings; but all impurities. such
as grass and seaweed. fall to the
ground.
The price Of down at the farm is
about two dollars and fifty cents
pound.-Sunday Magazine.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-09-02

fever of spring? Just as the regular
indoor workers get the fever, so do
the players-and each year more and
more of the players are ending their
seasons work with out-of-door perfor-
mances.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-09-02

turougn neglect OF
overwork l get run
down and my appe-
lite Is poor and I
have that weak, Lam
guild, always tired
feeling, ! get o bot
tie Of Lydia E. Pink
hams Vege Ia BILE
Compound, and IL
builds me up, gives
me strength, and re-
stores me In nerfect.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-09-02
Good Niaht!

He-Then you are not interested In
my welfare?
She-No; but II the two syllables
we're transposed I'D not only be inter-
ested but enthusiastic. Boston Eve
ming Transcript
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-09-02
Playing Out of Doors.

This is the time OF year when every
man has within him desire to get
out Of doors and play. And those who
have fewest opportunities to obtain out
of-door recreation during the year are
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-09-02
Fair Enough.

Rural Manager-My season has
been a failure. my folks are starving
and I should like to engage you to
play Othello for week.
Barnstormer-With pleasure, II your
terms suit.
Rural Manager-Well. will give 80
PER cent of all the vegetables that are
thrown at you.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-09-02

It's good thing our buried hopes
tlont need tombstones, or the supply
IF marble would run mighty short.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-09-02

Some fellows don't consider that
they are being treated we'll unless they
are being treated often.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-09-02
WOMEN WHO ARE
ALWAYS TIRED
May Find Help in This
Letter.

Swan Greek, Mich. -"I cannot speak
too highly Of your medicine. When
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-09-02

Does not blister or remove the
hair and horse can be worked. Pleasant to use.
81. 90 bottle, delivered. Describe your case
for special instructions and Book X free.
ABSORBINE. JR.. antsepde linimens for mankind re.
duees Strains Painful knoued swollen veins Mix Leg
Cou Conccntratcdonly few drops required Al an .ppi
cation: Price 81 per bore q dsaen or delivered.
w.F.voUNa. P. b. r.. $40 fsnSls S. sprInofsld. ussa
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-09-02

Drink DenIson's Coffee,
For your health's sake.
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