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The Colfax chronicle., 1888-12-22

AOK AxC obdtCo OIltbu uO HAS 0A6A44uO0
thousands upon thousands of prescrip-
tions on file at apothecaries' stores,
and has found that opium in some form
is prescribed for nearly every i'll that
flesh is heir to. He says that for all
nervous diseases opium effects immedi-
ate relief, land the doctors, knowing
this, and wishing to stand well with
their patients, prescribe it more and
more. The result is to convert their
patients into opium slaves. The doc
ors are to blame for so large q con-
sumption of opium, and they are the
men who need reforming"
While shepherd was crossing a
prairie near Perderales Creek, north
west Of San Antonio, not long since. he
felt a sharp substance pierce the sole
of his heavy shoe and stab his foot.
Thinking that it was an unusually
strong thorn he stopped down to re-
move it, and found that the body of the
instrument was buried in the ground.
Digging down for some inches he un-
earthed a stiletto or dagger. The blade
was fourteen inches in length, with an
exceedingly sharp point and edge. 1t
was buried in a perpendicular position,
point upward the handle was four
inches long, making the entire weapon
measure eighteen inches. It was all
handle and blade, nodded of one piece
Of exceedingly fine tempered steel.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1888-10-25
Poor Doc.

The following story reaches me from
Montrichard, and is declared, although
improbable to b. "a true bill" A
short time ago u fine sporting dog was
found by some kind people wandering
collarless in search OF its master. Thoy
gave the animal home while they
looked far and W dc for its owner. The
dog, however, was restless. 1t ran out
at intervals during the first week, but
on its return it was always wdll receiv.
ed. The next week, however, 1t abb
scented itself for some days and when
II came back its host gave it beating.
II started of at once in the direction OF
the river, plunged into the water, and
struck out until it was exhausted de-
libcrately drowning itself in the middle
of the stream.
This strange incident was witnessed
by several spectators. who are unan'-
nous in declaring that his was dccid-
ell case of felo de SO. The poor animal
is supposed to have been inconsolablc
at having lostits master. and the harsh
ness with which it had been treated
by its new friend settled the business.
London Telegraph.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1888-10-25
RIPE FOR REBELLION.
Conflict Between the Dominion and
Provincial Governments.

The long threatened conflict between
the Dominion and Provincial govern
ments appears to have come at last The
blocking by the Canadian Pacific of the
track of the Northern Pacific where 1t
crosses the Southwestern branch is the
cause of the trouble. and few days ago
the local government swore in about two
hundred special police and proceeded by
special train to the crossing. in order to
protect the track.laying gang at the
crossing of their lines. On arriving there
they found three engines Of the Canadian
Pacific and train loaded with about
three hundred natives blocking the road
White, General Superintendent of the
Canadian Pacific. was present and had
direct Geographic communication with
President Van Horne. The men were
armed with AK helves an pick axes aud
the engine boilers were filed with hot
water and hose was ready to throw it on
the provincial police. The latter in
clu1ed piany Of the prominent business
and commercial men of Winnipeg, who
were present to show their approval of
the action of the local government. They
were armed mainly with REVIEWERS.
Premier Greenway and all his colleagues
were present. The track. laying gang
distant about mile and half from the
crossing and owing to the inclcmency Of
the weather they were unable to bring the
track to the point If the crossing before
darkness fell and both sides returned TO
the city. The Canadian Pacific left a
strong force Of men who remain there
day and night The mounted infantry,
consisting Of about 100 regulars whose
barracks are about two miles from the
scene OF the trouble, were under orders
from the Dominion government tn back
up the Canadian Pacific The officers of
the Nineteenth battalion were also in
structed to hold their men in readiness
But they are militiamen. A corporal 8
guard could not be obtained for the pur-
poe of blocking the building Of the
Northern Pacific. In few days the
track will be laid up to the point where
the obstruction is across the track, and a
conflict will then be inevitable. The city
is afiame over the matter. The Canadian
Pacific's attitude is univers sally condemn
ed throughout the province and it is
probable that there will be 700 or 800
Young men sworn in as special constables
By that time the track on the Northern
Pacific will be laid up to the point of
crossing and another attempt will be
made to force the track across. The re-
sisting force will probably consist of 800
or 400 men from the Canadian Pacific
workshops and the mounted infantry
school. consisting of 100 men. What the
outcome will be is hard to say. but the
prospects are that there will be a serious
conflict. II one drop of blood is shed the
Dominion Government will be face to
face with rebellion which will dwarf
the Northwest rebellion of 1885 into utter
insignificance.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1888-10-25

A farmer and his wife were crossing
tie Fort Dodge road south OF Tara when
the conveyance was struck by train.
thrown several yards and the woman IN.
stantly killed. the man sustaining serious
injuries which will probably prove fatal.
Dawson is a new town situated on the
Chicago, Milwaukee s. st. Paul railroad,
seven miles west of Perry aud in the
northwest corner of Dallas county. on
the bank Of the Coon river, and in the
center Of one Of the richest agricultural
belts in Iowa
GiljiLan & Murray, OF Maquok eta,
Iowa, at ST. Louis took first premium
with Red Polls for three year.old heifer
And also first for best beef herd.
The defunct Davenport base ball club
owes $4,000.
The LeMars Light and Water Co,
capital stock 500. 900. filed its articles OF
incorporation with the Secretary Of State.
Articles OF Incorporation are filed with
the -ecretary of state for the Sioux City
Cable Rail way company. with a capital
stock of 81, 900, 900. for term of fifty
years
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1888-10-25
STRUCK BY A LOCOMOTIVE.
Frightrul Accident at Railroad
Crossing.

A terrible accident occurred at Hooper,
Neb., Oct. 81 by which three persons lost
their lives and two were seriously injur.
ed. About 10 o'clock p. m, Henry
Shaffer, farmer living four miles
west of town, started for home. Ac-
companying him in the wagon was his
stepson David Minnik, his sons Percival
and Henry Shaffer, his son Daniel Shaffer,
Thomas Roe and Mr.. Lcnig. As they
drove up to the Elkhorn railroad crossing
stock train was approaching from the
west at high rate of speed. 1t seems
the occupants did not see the train until
it was upon them. Just before the en-
CINE struck them the mule team which
they were driving turned down the track
in the same direction that the train was
going. The engine struck them. killing
Henry Shatfer. ST., David Minnk and
Percival Shaifer. and iniuring Thomas
Roe and Mr.. Lenig, Both lie in pre-
carious condition, with some chances Of
recovery. Henry Shaffer, Jr., escaped,
being thrown forty feet away. One of
the mules was killed. The coroner's in
quest was held and a verdict rendered
censuring the train crew for running at
too high a rate of speed and not giving
proper signals One thing noticeable was
that each Of the victims was killed by be-
ing struck in the head
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1888-10-25

A special dispatch from Minneapolis
says: M. J. Herpman of this city, who
has been investigating the condition OF
farmers in Ramsay county, Dakota, who
were reported to be starving to death,
returned last night. He says there are
several families absolutely destitute OF
food and fuel, and something must be
done, and Immediately. The real con-
dition OF the people is beyond descrip-
ton. Men, women and children are in
rags and they have not cent of money
in the world. Their crops we're totally
destroyed and their land, stock and
farm implements mortgaged. Absolute
distress prevailed everywhere. Mr..
Herpman says the Frost which came in
August destroyed all tile wheat there
was, as well as all the vegetables, even
those which are hardy as turnps.
The German newspapers speak dis
trus,ingly OF the situation in France. The
North German Gazette. quoting the
Temps ronical comments on Premier
Floquet's revision bill, endorses the pre-.
diction OF the Temps that an empire is at
hand. The Tagblatt thinks that some
thing unexpected will happen TO France
and that the doom Of the moderate Re.
publican party was sealed.
In an interview with Daily Tele-
graphs correspondent at Rome. Premier
Crispi said: Italy desires peace. and in
that desire she always has allies in
Germany. Austria and England. Emper.
or Williams visit cements that alliance
Landegrave Frederick Wilhelm. OF
Hesse. fell overheard and was drowned
between Batavia and Singapore.
Mr.. Parnel's defences in the action
in the Scotch court against the London
Times have been delivered.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1888-10-25

by the presence or blackburn, Reagan
and Sawyer Blackburn presented the
minority report of the select Committee
on Operations Of Civil Service Law, and
1t was ordered printed with the majority
report The last bill Of the session TO be
introduced was one by Mitchell, propos.
ing an amendment to the Constitution
providing for the election of United
States Senators by the people. About
twenty-five minutes Of l o cl ok, Allison,
OF the committee to wait on the President,
reported that the committee had perform
ed that duty and had been informed by
the President that he had no further
recommendation to offer" After the
usual resolutions OF thanks the Senate
adjourned sine die.
HOUSE
When the House met this morning at
III o'clock. on the last day of the most
protracted session in the annals Of Con.
gress In addition to the Speaker there
were fifteen members in attendance. In
the galleries there were more than one
hundred persons TO witness the closing
scenes. After recess, McMiilin. chairman
of the committee appointed to wait on
the President, reported that the duty had
been performed and that he had no fur
ther communication to make to Congress
Further recess was then taken until seven
minutes before one, After resolutions
of thanks were adopted the first session
OF the Fiftieth Congress came to close
by adjournment sine die.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1888-10-25
DROPPED HIS WAD.
An Iowa Man Makes an Expensive
Visit ia Chicago.

Arthur Dunkerly, 2s years OF age. mr..
rived in Chicago from Rockwell City.
la He was in charge Of a consignment
OF cattle to the stock yards lie went
out to see the sights, and drank the
drinks which are TO he found on the
'levec.' He went into saloon, the
exact location of which he cannot tell
and asked party of two colored men
and tall white man to have a drink
with him. In paying for the drinks
Dunkerly displayed large roll of
money, which he stated was the re
suit of his summers work lie left
the saloon within a few minutes and be.
fore he had gone 100 feet was suddenly
seized by the throat by the tall white man,
with whom he had Just been drinking.
While the one held him his companion,
whom Dunkerly describes rs n short,
thick set, very black colored man. went
through his pockets and relieved him Of
all his money, $lGi, There Is no clue to
the robbers beyond the descriptions given
by Dunkery. One arrest was mndc last
night OF man who had been with the
gang a short time before, but as he could
not be shown to have had anything TO do
with the affair dir city he wGs boo&e on
charge OF vagrancy to await further
Developments In the case
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1888-10-25
FOR A PALTRY SUM.
Logan York Attempts 10 Murder n
Farmer and L. Killed.

Jesse Mason, farmer eighty years old,
residing near Stilcsville. Hendricks Co..
Ind sold some OF the products OF his
farm, for which he received $50. Logan
York, Young man Of evil reputation,
witnessed the transfer of the money, and
in the evening, in company with an I'M
known man. knocked at Mason's door
and asked for matches. Mason turned to
obtain the matches, when he was fired
upon hy one or both of the men, but
fortunately not hit. His daughter. a
Young woman, seized char and ASSAULT
ed York. who closed with her. taking
one of her fingers in his mouth and biting
savagely While York and the girl were
fighting. her brother, Oran Mason. APP
peared on the scene with a loaded shot
gun. which he discharged. almost blow.
ing York's head from his body and in
slantly killing him. The other man
escaped in the darkness.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1888-10-25
FLOODS IN CHINA.
More Than Tea Thousand People
Drowned In tho Vicinity OF Pekin.

China mail received at San Francisco
per steamer City of Pckin. from Hong
Kong and Yokohama says that u disai.
'rous foo occurred near Fang. Shan.
Hsien in the vicinity Of Pakin. Seven
and one-half inches OF rain fell in Pckin.
and immense volumes of water collect cd
in the regions about Llen-LiIp brokt in
upon twenty villages. VI re thaa 100
people and large number of draught
animals were drowned The villages in
the valleys near Pekin are in danger
every season, as the bills are destitute OF
trees and waters flow together in fearful
torrents. unimp cded by vegetation. News
Of the catastrophe was brought by mis-.
sonarie'. who have been Lying near tho
scene Of the disaster
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1888-10-25
Crushed Hopes.

"And what answer do you make to
my appealP" he asked, as he knelt ut
her feet
james. / will be frank with YOU"
she murmured.
"Oh. speak," he implored. land re-
lieve me from this agony of suspense "
Then let me say 1t cannot be."
"Why notp"
Because. James do not feel able
to support husband. "-Courier.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1888-10-25
4 ou,c.co Old TIMER coyr.

Chicago dispatch: John Wentworth,
better known us 'Lohn John, a man rs
we'll known as any in the west, died nj
7:45 this morning. Wentworth WAS
one of Chicagos oldest citizens, aud in
his day was mayor of the city, congress
man and editor of the principal daily
paper here. About month ago his
general health began to fail and death
resulted this morning. Wentworth was
seventy three years of age. lie was
wealthy, his estate being worth at least
$1,000,000.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1888-10-25
PECULIAR SUICIDE.
A Young Girl Suicides for Want OF
Fashionable Clothes.

The most peculiar case Of suicide oc-
Cured at Greensburg, Pa. Two domestics
working at the residence of Mrs. II. J.
Barclay and her son-inlaw. Dr. J. s.
Crawford. mutually agreed to commit
suicide for the reason that neither Of
them had fashionable clothes. They
visited four different drug stores and
mum. II was decided to take the deadly
drug. Their names were Maggie Lloyd
formerly OF Latrobe, and Maggie Calvin.
of Greenburg. When the latter left Miss
Lloyd IL was understood that the act
would MT be committed until next even
ing. To Miss Galvin's surprise Miss Lloyd
was found dead in bed. She was about
twenty years of age. Miss Calvin told
the story OF the compact but says she
will not follow her companion.
A dispatch from Brussels says A
courier has arrived here from Congo free
State. He brings the details of the death
of Major Bariellot. who was shot and
killed with revolver by porter in the
stanley relief expedition in revenge for
i'll treatment The murderer has been
hanged.
The members OF the Spanish Cabins.
are divided on the question of army re.
form, and a ministerial crisis is threat
ened
Lord Mount Temple, of England. Is
dead.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1888-10-25

The brain Of the average dude emphasizes
the saying That there is always rheum at the
top Yonke,s Gdz'ite.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1888-10-25

It Must be Worse Than That.
When n meter is out of order it Is
probably troubled with gas-tick faver.
-Ptttsburg Chronicle.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1888-10-25

A china set---lhc efforts of a well-neaDing
hen ovar bogus egg. - -Ksfci nk Trapstfr.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1888-10-25

Fast Mail Line with Vestibuled Trains
between Chicago, Milwaukee, st. Paul and
Minneapolis.
Trans COnIine Route between
Chicago, Council Bluffs, Omaha and the
Pacific Coast.
Great Nat o lal Route between Chi
cago, Kansas UIty and st. Joseph, Mo.
500 Miles of Road reaching all prin-
cipal points in Illinois, Wisconsin, Minneso-
ia, Iowa. Missouri and Dakota.
For maps. time tables, rates Of
passage and freight, etc, apply to the neares:
station agent of the CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE 81
ST. PAUL RAILWAY, or to any Railroad Agent
anywhere in the world.
ROSWELL MILLER, A. V. H. CARPENTER,
General Manager. Genl Pass. and Tiki. Agt
az" For information in reference to Lands and
Towns owned by the CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE 81
ST. PAUL RAILWAY COMPANY, write to II. G.
HAUGEN, Land Commissioner, Milwaukee,
Wisconsin.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1888-10-25

WASHINGTON. Oct 20.--Only seven
Senators had the benefit OF the final pray
err this session of the Chaplin -Presiding
Officer (ingalls) and Allison, Cockrell
Mitchell. Paddock. Salisbury and Teller.
During and Immediately after the reading
of the Journal the Senate was reinforced
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1888-10-25

Kilgore, of Texas. objected to the re.
quest made hv Rice. of Mime sota. for
the passage Of the bill authorizing the
city ~ MINNEAPOLIS to alter, repair and
reconstruct certain public works. The
fl0use then. at I o'clock, adjourned until
! | o clock tomorrow.
The South western news. (Dawson, GA.) 188?-1889, 1888-08-15
on 4 cH4RR SCALE.
coium6Ss Exposition.

The exposition at Columbus, Ga,
this fall, will be ON a grand scale
and there will be attractions for all
who Pttend. An immense building
FOR exhibits has been built, besides
other necessary buildings. and ev-
erybody who gees may be assured
i'll advance that the sights to be
seen sill be worth more than the
cost of attending. A splendid race
track has been prepared and there
will be some of the finest trotters
and racers in the south tn contest
for the liberal prizes. Special at
tentiOn has been given to farm pro-
ducts in preparing the premiums,
and this feature will attract an inn
mense agricultural display. Moth
ing produced in the south has been
overlooked, and the exposition will
be one of the best ever gotten up.
A great many people from Terrell
county will be there.
The South western news. (Dawson, GA.) 188?-1889, 1888-08-15
TIE Pauper Farm.

Judge Homer S. Bell, who in
his official capacity, watches the
Pauper Farm, very closely, says
that the crop is extra good on the
the farm. and that ten bales ofcot-
ton with 600 bushels of corn will
be made if the season is propitious.
A good crop of oats was made.
Thirty three hogs have been raised
on the farm. Fourteen persons
are benefciaries of the county at
this farm, which is almost self sus-
tanning,
The South western news. (Dawson, GA.) 188?-1889, 1888-08-15
A Good Citizen and old Soldier Dead.

Mr.. James Fitzpatrick, died near
this city on last Saturday. At the
time of his death he wa. near on
to one hundred years of age. In
his earlier days, he was soldier
under Gen. Andrew jackson, and
made the march with him into Flor.
ida in 1918. He was mustered in>
to the service of the United States
at Fort Hawkins, then situated
near the present site of the city of
Macon.
During his lifetime, he was an
interesting link that connected the
earlier days Of our Republic with
the present time, and he was al.
ways glad to talk of his eventfuI
soldier lie. One by one. the old
soldiers are rapidly passing away,
and it will be well with us il we
keep in remembrance the virtues
of the men offs past generation who
boldly barred their breasts to the
tomahawk of the Indian,in defence
81 the homes and fresides of the
early settlers of this country. Nay
the memory of Mr. James Kilpat.
rick ever remain with US as enc
who did his duty well in all the
relations of life.
The South western news. (Dawson, GA.) 188?-1889, 1888-08-15
Convention.

The Democratic Senatorial Con-
vention of the Eleventh District
to nominate a candidate, will be
held in Fort Gaines, opening at 10
a. H., August %, 1888.
A special train will leave Dawson
at = a. m. and return to suit the
convenience of delegates. Charges,
4 cent per mile for the round trip.
w. NJ. speight,
S. r. Christie,
H. A. Crittenden,
Chairmen.
The South western news. (Dawson, GA.) 188?-1889, 1888-08-15
4 Notable Conversion to Democracy.

One of the recent notable con.
versions to the Democracy is that
Of Mr.. \ B Farquhar, of York,
Pa. Mr.. Farquhar is one OF the
largest manufacturers of farming
machinery and implements in this
country. For years he had a
branch house in Macon. Mr.Far>
quhar's patrons arc farmers and he
has discovered that they are impov-
erished by the present tariff. The
grand reform procession moves on
and gains recruits every day.
The South western news. (Dawson, GA.) 188?-1889, 1888-08-15

We expect for this Institution
fattering success this tall, for its
outlook is better to day than it has
ever been. Prof. NJ, l.. Parker,
President OF the college, is an edu>
Gator Of eminent abilities and he
will give to his patrons faithful and
thorough work, Having had years
o. practical experience in the
school room, President Parker can
well be trusted with the hearts and
minds of the children,
See advertisement,
The South western news. (Dawson, GA.) 188?-1889, 1888-08-15
Owen Nelson institute.

Rev. B. W. Davis, an educate,
with a successful experience of
years, will take charge OF this In
stitution. Mr.. Davis is a gentle-
man who puts his heartin his work,
and is faithful, competent and une
firing in the discharge of his duties.
Those who may patronise him will
find in HIM a teacher who will per,
form faithfully and successfully the
duties of an instructor.
See advertisement,
The South western news. (Dawson, GA.) 188?-1889, 1888-08-15
Prisoners Escape From Jail.

Henry Walton sentenced to be
hung tor murder, John Sans, char.
ged with burglary, and Henry
johnson, for wife beating, all OF
them negroes, escaped from the Jail
in this city, on last Monday, about
evening twilight. 1t appears that
they bored a hole with what is sup
posed to have been a knife, through
the wall OF the cell in which they
were confined, a course OF action
which admitted them into The next
cell, the door of which having been
lett open, gave them easy access to
the hall of the jail. All
OF them now in the hall they made
an easy escape by unlocking the
front door, With a key in their pos~
session, az Is thought by the jaller.
In this connection, the question
naturally arises where was the key
obtained? This Jail delivery OF all
tie inmates Is an unfortunate thing
and strenuous efforts are being
made to recapture them. 1t
Is iully believed the notorious ne,
gro. John Sans. was the leader in
this escape.
Mr.. j 5 Riley, the jailer, who
had been abse 1T from the citv foI
several days before, had just he.
turned, and was at supper when
the prisoners escaped. During hi,
absence he left the Jail in charge
OF his father>in>law Mr.. A Il
knlghten, We understand thai
the community don't charge Mr.
Riley, with blame in the matter.