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Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-05-23

Fire at Marshalltown Quilted two
story frame house on Main street. oc-
cupied by G. c, Farber as meat mar
ket The stock was insured for $500,
with no insurance on the building.
Stewards packing house at Council
Bluffs. containing one million pounds
OF meat, was totally destroyed by fire,
May 10th. Loss 100000. This was
the most disastrous fire there for years.
Chas. Guenther, aged 60, u German
OF Ackley, committed suicide by hang.
ing. Dependency over the loss OF
his wife few monts ago is supposed
to DO the cause. He leaves two chill
dren.
The little city Of Clayton is in great
excitement over the almost successful
attempt at suicide by Miss Ida Yoberg,
n beautiful and accomplished young
lady of that place. She was engaged
to prominent young man OF the place,
but her parents interfered and would
not permit his visits. After brooding
over II, she took a large dose Of strych-
nine. A physician was sent for and
arrived just In time TO save tho girls
life. She said after recovering from
the effects Of the poison that she would
rather die than be deprived Of her
lover.
Mrs. Joseph A. Orr, OF Harrison
township, Adair county, few days
ago killed her six weeks old child, and
then herself. II was ascertained that
she had taken her babe to q spring
some distance from the house, whore
she attempted to drown herself and
babe. They traced her from the spring
| to tho house, where she took large
pair Of scissors and killed the babe by
forcing n blade down It's throat. With
the same instrument she deliberately
cut her own throat. No cause Is known
for her actions, rs she and her family
always got along happily. She was
about 80 years of age.
A large seizure OF beer was made at
Burlington, on the 18th under the pro-
hibitory law of this State. The Sher-
i'll armed with q search warrant, took
four cars loaded with beer and remov-
ed the latter TO places Of custody. The
larger portion Of the liquor seized had
been consigned TO Berthold, Bosch &
M. M9hn. The balance belonged to
Anheuser-Busch Brewing Association
and w. j. Lemp, of st. Louis. The
total value Of the beer with the vessels
Is estimated at $500. II is said the
St. Louis parties will begin suits for
damages at once, claiming that the
seizure was in violation OF tho rights
OF interstate commerce.
| Near Elkader, Godfricd Muehlento-
jaler, a nineteen. year-old Swiss, at
tempted suicide by shooting himself
| twice with 32-caliDre revolver. The
first ball penetrated the body between
the fifth and sixth rib, near the heart,
and entered the left lung. This failing
to cause death, he placed the revolver
in his mouth and fired again, the ball
lodging in the muscles of the neck.
He then jumped into tho river, crossed
to the opposite side and fell exhausted
upon the bank, where no was found
one hour later. Medical aid was sum
moned and next morning he was able
to talk, when no made the above con-
fession. The only reason assigned for
the deed is that he was in violent
passion, TO which attacks he is subject
At last accounts he was still alive.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-05-23
SANGUINARY STRUGGLE
Three Men Shot to Death at an Ar
kansas School Election.

Three people were killed at Fores,
City, Ark, May 18th, in an election
ARRAY. II was an election for school
directors. s. M. Nicely, colored
editor, became involved in a fight with
a white man, and ran toward ex-sherifl
John II. Parkham, apparently for pro-
lection. In fash dozen revolvers
were drawn and volley was poured
after the fleeing negro. When the fire
ceased, Thomas ii. Parkham, son OF
the ex-sheriff; Frank Fobre, marshal,
and ID. NJ. Wilson, sheriff, were found
dead on the ground. Nicely escaped
but is believed to be wounded. He Is
the editor of the Advocate, and was
Endorsed by the Republicans for the
office OF land commissioner.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-05-23
T. GRANGER STEWART, NJ. D.. F. r.

T. GRANGER STEWART, M. D.. F. X.
s. E., Ordinary Physician to II. M.
the Queen in Scotland, Professor Of
Practice of Physic in the University Of
Edinburgh, writes: "Acute bronchitis
is common especially in the advanced
stages of Brlgnt's disease, and tends
to pass into the chronic state. Phthisis
(consumption) in its various forms is
found occasionally associated with
these renal (kidney) affections. 1t
usually proves fatal whilo the renal
malady is yet In its early stage" 1t
thus becomes evident that consumption
and bronchitis are intimately asso.
oiated with kidney disease and War
ner's Safe Cure should be taken early
in the disease to preventive damaging
influence the kidney malady exerts
upon the respiratory organs.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-05-23
Cannon TO the right OF them,
Cannon 10 the left Of them,
Gunnnn In front ~ than

Nolleyed aud Numbered,
and the infliading lire Of all the infantry that
could crowd the works In their front was pour,
ed into the faces Of this devoted band. Whole
companies went down beneath the fury Of the
shock. Grape, cannister shell, schrapnel and
perfect torrent Of minnie balls was poured
In their faces but the survivors pressed on,
and when those left had reached within twenty
yards OF the rebel parapet, and no support,
coming up, the few who had not been blown
away by the tornado OF fire fell back over the
dead aud dying to the pits from whence they
advanced, A fierce. fire was maintained al
night and the day following, making II OK
tremcly perilous to succor the wounded, whose
cries for water and relief were most pi,eous tc
hear, aud several daring fellows were killed IN
the attempt 20 assist them, Two hundred and
ten were killed outright or died from wounds
and as many more were mamed for life. Tn,
ground around Petersburg Is made sacred q
the friends Of the thousands buried there, OF
whom the heroes OF this regiment fdr out
number those Of any other organization.
Aud they have graves
That cover more OF glory
Than ever taxed the lips OF ancient story
The First Maine Heavy Artillery received
recruits and continued It's honorable record
participating In all the movements, battles ant
fortunes OF the Army of the Potomac TO thu
final end at Appomattox, after which II return
ed 10 garrison duty around Washington aud
was mustered out OF the service Septombel
II, 1879
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-05-23
A PROCLAMATION.
STATE OF Iowa,

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.
The thirtieth day OF May Is by our
statutes made legal holiday. The
G. A. r. organization will celebrate
the day throughout the State by paying
tribute to the memory and decorating
the graves OF our dead soldiers.
In acknowledgment Of the blessings
secured to the people by the heroism
Of the nations defenders, II is proper
for all citizens of the State 10 join with
tho surviving soldiers In thus honoripg
the memory Of their departed comrades.
Now. therefore, I, William Larrabee.
Governor of the State OF Iowa, do
hereby urge all Of our people to refrain
on that day from their ordinary work
and from all public amussments and
10 solomnlv observe tho day In man
nor betting the occasion.
In testimony whereof ! have here
unto set my hand and caused to be
affixed the great seal Of the State Of
Iowa.
Done at Des Moines this 18th day OF
May, A. D. 1889. WIN LARsABEE.
BY the Governor.
[Signed1 FRANK d. JACKSON,
Secretary Of State.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-05-23

Fast Mail Line with Vestibuled Trains
between Chicago, Milwaukee, st. Paul and
Minneapolis.
Trans-COntincnfa Route between
Chicago, Council Bluffs, Omaha and the
Pacific Coast.
Great Nat o sal EsOuto between Chi
cago, Kansas city and st. Joseph, Mo.
500 Miles of Road reaching all prin-
cipal points in Illinois, Wisconsin, Mlnneso-
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 u
ST. PAUL RAILWAY, or to any Railroad Agent
anywhere In the world.
ROSWELL MILLER A. v. II. CARPENTER,
General Manager. Genl Pass. and Tiki. Agt.
Ey" For information IN reference to Lands and
Towns owned by the CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE q
ST. PAUL RAILWAY COMPANY, write to II. g..
HAUGEN, Land Commissioner, Milwaukee,
Wisconsin.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-05-23
THE BILL Kn1onD.

Governor Hill, Of New York, has We.
toed the Saxton electoral reform bi.i on
the ground that its requirements that
none but officially printed ballots shall
be voted, ana t.,at each ticket shall con-
tain tho names Of all the candidates OF
all the parties ind combinations pre-
tending to DO paroles. are cumbersome
and unconstitutioi al.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-05-23

The noses that have been stuffed up with
colds all winter are having their spring open
ing.
There is fear that is born Of vanity,
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-05-23
CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND q PACIFIC R'Y.

CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND g. PACIFIC R'Y.
Southwest the
mid
Joliet
Peoria aen Moline and Rock Island in Illinois;
Centre
eusu
Fl
many
Union Fast Trains fine DAY
RECLIN
SseatsF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-25
Blaine's Hand was In II.

He DID FOR FRIENDLEss DEMOCRAT WHAT HE
DID yoR ''oLD zAcHARYs" DAUGHTER
Atlanta Ga. Special to the Philadelphia Press Feb
James q. Blaine figures in an interesting
story, which developed here to-day. Mr.. Zion
Bridweu Is printer not less than seventy-five
years old About fifteen years ago he married
Miss Mary Afford, and soon had the care of his
mother-in-law, who Is old as himself, thrown
upon his hands. Mr.. Bridwelrs sight failed
and he found the struggle for existence a hard
one. His mother-in-law was the widow of a
veteran OF the Indian war of 1885, Mr.. Brid-
well set 70 work to get q pension from Congress
for the old lady. He has had the case before
Congress eleven years, but could never get the
local congressman to push the matter energeti-
eally
-Four weeks ago Mr.. Bridwell read a news
paper story concerning the pension which was
rushed through for the daughter of Zachary
Taylor. Mr.. Blaine was Speaker of the House
at the time and casually met the lady and was
made acquainted with her story as he passed
through one Of the committee-rooms. He told
the lady TO wait until his return. He went into
the House, called another member to the chair,
asked for suspension Of the rules, and had the
pension passed at once. Taking il across he
had il rushed through the Senate; then he had
II signed, and inside of an hour returned to the
LADY and told her of his success. As soon as
ecstacies and said: There 10 NV man" He
wrote at once to Mr.. Blaine, telling him the
full story Of his poverty and the DELAY in getting
the pension through. and begging him 10 do
Tor poor. friendless southern democrat what
he had done for the daughter of an ex-Presi-
Hialne Mrs Affords pension for els q month
Was fayorably reported to the House, passed
promptly, and il is now in the hands of Presi-
dent Cleveland for signature.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-25
WHAT Is BOULANGISM?
A Critical View Of the Generate Inco-
herent Party.

From the Boston Transcript
Boulangism in itself il meaningless term.
The Boulangist party is merely group of
political adventures. It suits the present
purpose of the great army of the dissatisfied
to carry the general in Triumph wherever he
solicits the SURFACES Of the people. But it is
as battering-ram that they are using him.
When parliamentarism has been knocked to
pieces Boulangism will melt Like butter in the
sun. 1t is impossible to believe that the
French nation, which, like other nations. ia
only partly composed Of fools, can be 80 IRA
tional as to deliberately place man like Bou.
LANCER, who is simply a political charlatan
whose antecedents prove nothing but the
fexibility of his principles, at its head and ac-
cept his dictatorship. The sense Of the ridic-
ulous, from which the French are by no
means exempt. would prove fatal to such a
project, supposing Ito be his. 1t is within
the range OF possibility that he may be elected
president OF the republic, but even this is uu-
nkeiy. supposing, however, that he is raised
TO tins position, the monarchicsl party. which
VIII certainly obtain great accession of
strength in the legislature after the general
election, viii render republican government
impossible. Such q state Of things can only be
one OF transition. 1t must be borne in mind
that Gen. Boulanger has ceased to represent
what the country understands by republican
ideas. When he was minister of war he was
almost socialist and his most bitter enemies
were the conservatives; but for several months
past the conservatives have been working for
him as though he were one of their own. and
ne has been extremely careful to keep on good
terms with them. Circumstances which the
future may explain, but which appear enig-
NAUTICAL now, have placed him at the head of a
most formidable coalition, the object of which
Is to sweep away the existing contribution with
the parliamentarism which has disgusted every-
body except those who have an interest in il
preservation. So long as this object remains
unaccomplished Boulanger will continue the
recognized chief Of the coalition Of disafYected.
but when the time comes to raise something in
the place Of what has been withdrawn the
great Boulangist organization must inevitably
become utterly disorganized.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-25
Senator Browns Influence.


ROMAN WHO Behaves THE ABLE GEORGIAN
HAS UNBouSDKD POWER.
From the Rome, Georgia, Tribune.
There was party Of gentlemen seated in
the brilliantly lighted arcade Of the Armstrong
the other night discussing Washington city, the
Inauguration Of President-elect Harrison. and
various public men. Finally one of them re-
marked:
II believe il delegation Of Romans would
go to Senator Joe Brown and tell him they
wanted government appropriation of $780,
600 for opening the Coosa river to the Gulf of
Mexico he would get il. know that he has as
great influence as any man in Washington city.
A year or two ago was in Washington for a
good many weeks trying to get friend Of mine
a government position. He was a smart and
capable fellow and wanted a S125 per month
position for him. 1 knew good many Con-
gressmen and Senators and tried in vain to get
my friend place. 1 knew Senator Vest very
web, and said to him one day that did not
see why he could not get the position for my
friend. He replied:
"'Oh. 1t, drink too much and play cards
too much. Are you from Georgia.
Il replied yes that it was my native state.
He then continued:
"'Wen, you go to see Joe Brown and tell him
where you are from and what you want He
viii get position for your friend. II there il
not one vacant he will make new Office for
him.
II went to see Senator Brown, explained
things to him, and he told me to call next day
and he would see if he could get my friend a
position: kept the engagement for the next
day. aud when called Senator Brown told me
he had position for my friend on the inter-
state commerce commission, with q salary Of
$50 per month.
Nov, I'll tell you, if the people of Rome
want to get that river appropriation they
should get Joe Browns influence He could
go before the committee on appropriations for
rivers and harbors and get just what is needed "
What became of your friend?" was asked.
.'Oh, he's got the position yet"
And the Tribune reporter walked to the desk
and took down the names of the arrivals won
dering and building air castles about imperial
Rome when her commerce was open to ths
Gulf Of Mexico.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-25
214,535,41 70

S134, 162, 4S5.1 Is has been already returned to
policy holders or thar benefciaries by pay
ment of death claims, endowments, dividends,
and for lapsed and surrendered policies; 1885,
$50, S99 81 Il held net assets TO protect exist
ing policies; that ID to say, we have returned
to policy holders or still hold for their protec-
than the entire premiums received from them.
We submit this - no slight evidence Of q
financial management OF which We need not be
ashamed
These remarkable results have been accom-
piished at an average expense ratio OF 81 per
cent Of the income.
Upon these facts we stand, and to all who de-
sire the protection of their families We oder
experience, equity, simplicity, economy, and
strength. Respectfully submitted,
JACOB I. 01E1xI, presidenk
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-25
Tory Respect for Bismarck.
London Special 10 the Philadelphia Press.

England continues to show respect for Bis.
marck. It seems that at the snti-slavery meet.
ing to be held next week, uncomplimentary
things about the conduct of the Germans on
the east coast Of Africa were expected 70 be
said. Archbishop Canterbury, who Il to take
the u chair, \ reported on very good authority
70 nave received message from Lord Sails
bury earnestly requesting him 10 eav uothine
and let nobody else say anything that NIGH
rune the susceptible fsslinss Of The crest Ger.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-25
How Ice is Harvested.

Hartford Times, Feb. II.
Last Monday the harvesting and cutting OF
ice began at the pond owned by the Spring
Brook ice company, situated at South Weathers-
field, Conn. Two acres of ice were first marked
in squares the size needed, the whole resem-
bling checker-board, from view at the top
| Of the ''run." After the marking an ice pillow
was fitted into the groove made and drawn by
one horse; it soon cut the required depth Of
three or four inches. BY gentle tap Of the
| ice pick between cakes raft Of fifty cakes il
soon on its way to the foot of the ''run," where
the men stand as thick az they can work, sepa-
rating the cakes and guiding them on to the
endless chain apparatus, which, propelled by
steam, carries them to the different landings.
Halfway up the run" where the ice planer is
fastened, as every cake passes under it the
| snow or rubbish. If any, is removed and the
cakes are thus of a uniform thickness The
men stationed on the landings guide q cake,
weighing 500 pounds, into an opening Of the
building, where six men pack it away before
| its momentum is lost. It requires us cakes
| forty-four inches square to make one layer in
| each of the six rooms, thirty-six men working
inside. Each room will contain twenty six
layers, or $50 cakes of ice of four times the
| ordinary size. which Is twenty-five inches
The ice preserves better by having less air
| space between the cakes, hence the large size.
The three large buildings of six rooms will con-
tain, when filed, 1880 cakes. weighing 6,s25
tons. II placed end to end they would reach
| eighteen miles; placed one above another al
ice monument five miles high would be the re-
suit
Monday the ice was 10 inches, to-day it is
ny. 1t is really novel sight to watch this
| industry through all its stages. Visitors are
welcome, and they have been numerous during
| the week Mr.. Charter is excepting house
during lice week." and the eighty-five men.
to whom he pays % a day, have warm house
in which to eat their MONDAY meal. About
eleven acres will be cut over. The rapidity in
which these huge cakes are handled is surpris-
ing. A half days work housed $500 cakes.
Twelve a minute up the "run" was the rule for
a long time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-25
A Monster War Ship.
TIE DESIGN FOR THE NEW COAST DEFENSE YES
Sell READY FOR THE BIDDERS.


Sell READY FOR THE BIDDERS.
The specifications for the armored coast de-
tense vessel, for which bids will be opened next
month, have been completed at the Navy de-
PArtment The bureau of construction and re-
pair and bureau of steam engineering have fin
ished their estimates, and they have received
the approval Of Secretary Whitney The vessel
is to be 1000 tons displacement; length, $50
feet; beam, 50 feet, and depth, IL feet ~ inches
from the top Of the main deck beams to her
inner bottom. She is to have q steel armor six
teen inches thick, and is to be built throughout
Of materials Of domestic manufacture The en-
gines are to develop and successfully maintain
for four consecutive hours 5,4O0 indicated horse
power. The contractor is TO receive for every
horse power over the stipulated number 800 in
addition to the contract price, and likewise to
forfeit 800 for each horse power less than the
contract calls for. The total weight Of the ma
chinery, including boilers. engines and engine
room fittings, but excluding the turret machin-
cry, is to be 431 tons. The main battery of the
ship will be the heaviest ever yet provided for a
naval vessel 1t will consist Of one i6inch lis ton
breech-loading rifle; one 12-inch Fredericksburg
rifle, and one 15-inch Zalinski dynamite gun.
This will be supplemented by secondary bat
terry OF rapid firing guns, consisting of six
33-pounders, three 9-pounders, two 6-pounders
four 3-pounders, and eight Gatlings The total
cost of the ship viii be s1,7O0,OO0
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-25
An OctoEenarian Romance.

from the Montreal Witnees.
A somewhat romantic marriage is reported at
Vaieartier, the contracting parties being an old
gentleman named Freeman, who received some
severe burns while escaping from house in
named Smith, who nursedghim until he recov.
cred Both the bride and groom are over
eighty years OF age.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-25
The German Fleet for Samoa.

London Special 70 the Philadelphia Press
IL may interest Americans to know that the
movement Of German ships in the direction of
samoa is universally looked upon by English
men as intended to brighten America into Civ
ing way in that direction, and the future il
looked forward to With some anxiety; The an
nouneement of The war Office ,hat the United
States will send two military attaches over
mere Win the next minister u also exciting in
terest apd, of course, no dificulty IL found In
showing that this is indicative of desire 10 set
ready to meet Bismarck at his own game.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-25

William Bassett, builder, Of Boston, has zone
into insolvency. Liabilities e674, 900, Of which
S61s,0o0 are secured by mortgages.
Levi Kaufman, Of New Cumberland, Pa, was
thrown from his buggy Saturday and instantly
killed.
The cooking main at Portsmouth between
Virginia and North Carolina resulted In VIC
tory for the LATTER.