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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-07-10
Sketch Of His Life.

Simon Cameron died in his ninety-frst
wear, having been born in Lancaster County,
Penn, on March s, 1893, and left an orphan
at an early age. He received fair English
education, and began to learn the printing
trade at nine. He worked as journeyman,
printer in Lancaster, Harrisburg and
Washington, and SO improved his oppor-
tunities that in 1890 he was editing news.
paper in Doylestown, Penn, and one In
Harrisburg in 1922 As soon as he accumu.
lated sufficient capital he became interested
in banking and in railroad construction In
the central part of the State. He was for a
time Adiptant-Generalo of Pennsylvania.
In 1S45 he was elected to the United States
Senate for the term which ended in 1S49.
During this period he acted with the Demo
Gratis on important party questions, such as
the Missouri Compromise Bill. This was re-
pealed in 1854, and Mr.. Cameron became
identified with the "People's Party" and
subsequently merged with the Republicans.
As the Republican candidate he was re-
elected to the Senate for the full term OF SIX
years, beginning in 1857.
At the Republican Convention that nomi-
mated Abraham Lincoln Mr.. Cameron was
strongly supported for the Presidency and
again for the Vice-Presidency.
Mr. Lincoln, upon his Inauguration called
Mr. Cameron to the Cabinet as Secretary Of
WdI, duu ue pioNSo Sqdstl w o1O eaNuoos
duties of the hour and the place.
Mr.. Cameron resigned the War Secretary.
ship on January II, 1862 and was at once ap-
pointed Minister to Russia.
His official conduct in certain transaction
was censured by the House of Representa-
tives on April 80, 1862, but Mr.. Lincoln i'm
mediately sent message to Congress aSSum-
ing with the other heads of departments an
equal share in the responsibility.
He resigned as Minister to Russia on No
vember s, 1862, and remained at home until
1896, when he was again elected United States
Senator and appointed Chairman of the
Committee on Foreign Affairs on the retire
ment of Mr.. Sumner in 1872. He was sent
to the Senate for the fourth time In 1873, but
resigned infavor Of his son.
On the occasion of his ninetieth birthday in
March last, he was the recipient Of many
marks of esteem The Pennsylvania Legis-
lature visited him at his Harrisburg home in
q body, congratuletory kilograms poured
in on him from all over the coun-
try and his house was thronged
with callers until after midnight. Notwith-
standing his advanced age he continued to
take an active interest in affairs until the last.
Only a week before his death he wrote let
ter to Governor Beaver, expressing his SYM
pathy for the JohnStown sufferers and i'll
closing his check for $1,000 to aid in relieving
their distress
Senator Cameron took particular pride in
his Pennsylvania farm, where he for many
years dispensed a graceful hospitality.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-07-10
A FAMILY MURDERED.
Five Immigrants Found Butchcred
in the Wilds of Montana.

News has been received at Helena, Mon
tana, Of most brutal crime committed In
Fergus County, in what is known as judith
Country" about one hundred and fifty miles
north of Helena. The body Of a middle-aged
woman, who had been shot in the back, was
found by cowboy in wild and unfre-
quented spot on Judith River.
The Coroners inquest developed no infor-
nation as to who she was. Next day the bod
les of two mon, sixteen-year-old girl and
six-year-old girl were dicovered about one
hundred yards above the same place. All
were shot in the back except the child, Who
was strangled. Near by were found the re-
mains of burned trunk and camp equipage.
Everything by which the bodies might be
identified was destroyed. No one in Judith
Country could recognize the bodies They
were supposed to have been family Of emi,
grants from Iowa or Illinois. The whole OF
Judith Country was aroused, and a hundred
horsemon secured the plains seeking the
trail Of the murderer.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-07-10

The testimony in the A. T. Stewart will
contest in New York city covered 5000
foIos, and twenty-five copies of it have been
made at cost of about SOS, 600. If there is
compromise, Judge Hilton will have to pay
retainer was $40, 900, and those Of several
other lawyers wersr-ot much less.
The ship railway, which is to transport
loaded vessels across the Isthmus of CHG
necto, New Brunswick, is progressing
rapidly. Seven hundred men aud 200 horses
are at work upon it.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-07-10
J. B. FORAKER.

can industries and the American citizen at
home and abroad; heartily approves Presi-
dent Harrison's administration; commends
s'the just and liberal policy of the Pension
Bureau" favors the passage by Congress OF
"a proper and equitable service pension bill
for all honorably discharged Union soldiers
and seamen of the late war; demands full
and adequate protection for the wool-srow..
ing industry;'' congratulates the people OF
Ireland on their struggle for home rule, and
praises Governor Foraker's administration
On the first ballot for the nomination for
Governor there were S27 votes cast, of which
Foraker received 2O7, Kennedy l27, Dawes
9S. Jones 96, Lampson SO, ONeall SO, Morey
a. Vance As, Neil 81, Gibson % and Bush
nell l. Governor Foraker was renominated
on the second ballot.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-07-10
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION RECORD.
MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC.

EMMA ABBOTT promises to bring with hee
the scores Of three operas not yet heard hers
when she comes back from her Europeans
trip. ...s .-.i.y q
MARION BOOTH has sufficient of the for;
tune bequeathed her by her father, the Late
julius Brutus Rooth, Jr., to be reasonaniyl
independent. ~ Ns1
THE Chinese lack appreciation Of the stage
As soon as Celestial enters on the stage ne
is deprived of citizenship and his children
after him for four generations.
A CONCERT tour that win extent to the Par
cific coast is to be made the coming summer
by Princeton College Glee and Banjo Clubs
The New York Tribune pronounces 1t Sne
largest enterprise ever undertaken In TINS
country by student organization.
TIE total Indian population Is less tns] I]
90 GOO. OF these 81, ,232 live IN houses, ana
q 20 s:,,;I;as oro anoaoed in agriculture
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-07-10
sHOVELLED MONEY OUT.
Robbers Awe a Bank Cashier and Get
Away With $2O,75O.

A daring robbery was committed at
noon in Telluride, Col. While the cash.
ier Of the San Miguel Valley Bank,
c. i. Painter, was alone in his private
Office counting up the dnys business three
masked men entered with revolvers in their
hands. The leader at once demanded that
all the cash be turned over to them.
Being alone aud unarmed, the frightened
cashier allowed one of the gang to enter be-
hlld the counter, and, with the did of a toy
shovel, fill his bag with all in sight. Having
secured the money, the party made their way
to the street. where they remounted tnelr
horses and departed to the mountains; AN
alarm was at once given. 1t was found that
the robbers had taken SEQ, 750.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-07-10

In twenty-four States and Territories in
which the statistics have been gathered there
ara 4514 saw mills, 1862 single mills, 2502
planning mills A0 logging railroads, $50 dry
kiln plants, 961 wholesale dealers and 1858
retail dealers.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-07-10

the sum Of s., 200, 600 with which to pur-
chase repeating rifles for the army.
THE English Royal Yacht Sauadon met in
London and adopted a resolution declaring
it impossible to accept the terms of the new
deed of gift of the America Cup. This
action upon the part Of the Englishmen puts
an end to the Valkyrie contest.
The sum of SIS, 900 has been forwarded
from Berlin, Germany, to America for the
benefit of the Johnstown sufferers
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-07-10
WHOLESALE POISONING.

Fifty Picnicers Frustrated Through
Druggists Blunder.
From Woodstock, Canada, comes the news
of the wholesale poisoning of a picnic party
through the mistake of druggist named
Alexander, who put sugar of lead into the tubs,
thinking it tartaric acid Several young ladies
swooned and in few minutes after the
beverage had been partaken of over fifty of
the rnerrynlakers were suffering poisoning.
PHYSICIANS and ambulancos were dispatched
to their aid Thirteen were thought to be
beyond recovery.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-07-10

THE guess is made that $5, 600, 900 worth OF
lumber have been lost in pennsylvania END
Maryland during the recent freshets.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-07-10

TIE President and directors Of the Chesa.
peake and Ohio Canal have been authorlzea
TO restore the channel to nayigable con-
dition. The cost will be about $300, ,000
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-07-10
THE GERMAN MISSION,
Appointment Of William Walter
Phelps, Of New Jersey.

The President has appointed William
Walter Phelps, Of New Jersey, successor to
George b. Pendleton as United States Minis
ter to Germany. Murat Halstead, Of the
mated for the Office by President Harrison
this spring, but the Senate refused to confirm
the nomination,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-07-10
1900 PERSONS KILLED,
Fire Ragged Four Days in a Chinese
Town-1O,OOO People Homeless.

A fire which lasted four whole days has
destroyed half of the important town Of La
Chan in the province Of Sze-Chucn, China,
Tho inhabitants were compelled to flee for
their lives.
1t is estimated that no less than 1900 were
killed. Most of them were crushed to death
while attempting to escape through the mar
row and crooked streets. There are 10000
people homeless.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-07-10
THE OHIO REPUBLICANS.
denomination Of Governor Foraker
for a Third Term.

The Ohio Republicans held a two days
Convention at Columbus for the purpose OF
nominating State officers. The first day was
occupied mainly with the business of organlz-
ing. Congressman W. Cooper was made
permanent Chairman.
On the second day platform was adopted,
which strongly favors protection to Amerl-
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-04-11

| The Biechler- King woman was &C
Quilted of the murder of her husband, al
Omaha yesterday.
Bill Cloughly is happy in his new
drug store, and wishes all the boys, old
friends and new to call in and smoke
There will be a meeting of the
Teachers Association of Audubon
county ut Extra, on Saturday, April
Goth.
Mr. l, W. Baker of IIolstien, was
shaking hands with Audubon friends
Friday, He has sold his grocery stock
at that place, but still holds his resi-.
denee.
There will be quarterly meeting SER
vices at the NJ. 4. church next Sunday,
Rev. c, w. Blodgett, will be present
and preach Saturday night apd Sunday
morning.
The Viola township correspondent to
the Coon Rapids Enterprise says that
Isaac Reed will be presented to the
democratic convention as u candidate
for sheriff.
Audubon county has been blessed
with copious and much needed rain
this week. 1t fell softly and penetrated
the earth in manner to do the most
possible good.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-04-11
Az NJan,or;aj poy aaa;n ann,oocb,

AS Memorial Day again approaches
friends and relatives are thinking Of
improving lots and mounds In the Gem
eteries, and this early spring is especial.
ly favorable TO such work. Those who
have such intentions should not pro-
crastinate until they find that the time
is too short to perform the work accord.
ing to original plan or as they would
wish. All who can do so, no doubt in.
tend to put their lots in neat shape and
where it has not already been done,
erect a monument to the memory Of
departed. II Is the universal purpose
that these duties shall be performed be-
fore Memorial Day, but experience Of
several years has demonstrated that
many are tardy in performing what
they so honestly purpose. The tendency
is to order monuments few days or
weeks in advance ndimperatively de.
mand that orders be filed Immediately.
The result Is q rush in our shop, a
greater jam at the wholesale house, and
often disappointment, by this suggest
ion ] hope to prompt those who are
thinking of securing monuments before
Memorial Day to order Immediately,
thus avoiding delays, disappointment
and aggravation. Order now and be
assured that your work will be received
IN good time and well executed.
Respectfully,
III. W. VAN GoRDER,
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-04-11

The term of the district court thus
far has been decidedly prosy to the
casual observer, but the cases tried
have hinged upon uncomfortably fine
points of law, making the term surpass
ingly interesting to the attorneys.
None of the criminal cases have been
brought to trial at this time, though
several are pending. The McNary.
Parrot case is continued. The McCOr-
mick Harvesting Machine Company
and others have stepped In as interye-
nors, and the indications are that their
demand for first right to full satisfac-
ton of their claims against the Extra
Bank will be affirmed. Theg ist of their
case was argued by Attorney Gurnsey
from Des Moines last Friday night, and
he made'a pretty clear case. The notes
Of the Mccormick Co., we're lott with
the bank for collection and remittance
and not for use as deposit. Failing
to remit something over $500 it is pray,
ed that the assignee be ordered to pay
said claims In full. Other cases hinge
on substantially the same point, Hell
en- n. Gault brought suit against w
w. Slckles to recover sf8a, her portion
of the estate of Mrs. Elizabeth Seavey
of which defendant was administrator
1t was set up that the administrator
made disadvantageous disposition Of
lands In the estate, which was proven
to the satisfaction of the jury, as afte
a trial lasting three days they returned
! a verdict for plaintiff last night.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-04-11

The death rate In Audubon county
thus far during the present year has
been somewhat remarkable, but not of
nature to indicate q bad sanitary con.
dition, locally. Several deaths have re-
suited from diphtheria, but almost
every county in Iowa has experienced
that disease during this dry winter.
Many of the deaths have been among
the aged, resulting from chronic dis.
eases or general breaking down.
Mcssrs. Scott Bros, undertakers, of this
city have trimmed and sold thirty-two
caskets since January LIST, and the
dealer at Extra met proportionate de,
mand. This record in new county,
populated by people in youth and mid.
die manhood, is indeed remarkable.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-04-11

The board of trustees for Leroy town
ship met April LIST, and elected W. II.
Scott chairman for the ensuing year
Claims were allowed as follows; Green
Bay Lumber company for lumber
S76s; Chas. Stuart Il Son, for lumber
Si2.s7; VIM. Owen, for labor, 500
The assessors books were certified as
correct. On motion Of &. II. Gardner a
tax of four mills was levied for road
purposes, two mills to be paid in labor,
two in cash, the latter to constitute a
general township fund. On motion
$3.50 per day will be allowed for work
of man Oh roads, and S3 for man and
team.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-04-11

ASSESSMENTS Following are figures
returned by township assesses: Extra
township Dogs, 1870; cattle, l9lo-valut
Saba; horses, 69s-value, Sls5o5; mules
Al, value 1906; swine, 1860, value 1894
vehicles, 81, value ~ go; merchandise
Sl0,59O; moneys and credits, S5i0; fur
niture, 1890; other property, $3.50; to
tai, S57 ,6s5. Audubon township cat
tle,2,7o5, value S23,9il; horses, $40, value
$l9,ol5; mules 43, value Sl,is5; sheep
$50, value, $3.50; swine 2,o73, value
$5,6sl; moneys and credits, $40; dogs
l25; men between q and Is, IA, over
As, 6S.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-04-11

Audubon should in some manner
celebrate the centennial anniversary OF
the inauguration of President Wash
ington, which occurs on the Both inst
Almost every town and hamlet In the
land will celebrate the occasion in some
manner, and Audubon should not miss
the opportunity for the demonstration
of non-partisan patriotism. THE RE
PUBLICAN would like to see Allison
Post take hold of it, and to make the
celebration complete, a Ia New York
grand ball at evening would be ap
prOpriate.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-04-11
Postmaster I.ancelot.

Mr.. W. J. Lancelot of the general
merchandise firm of Lancelot Il Rees,
was appointed postmaster at Gray Mon.
day. Mr.. Lancelot is an energetic,
working republican, deserving of the
distinction thus conferred, and will
prove most efficient and accommodate.
ing official. THE REPUBLICAN extends
congratulations, and trusts that the ge-
NAL W. J. may survive TO serve under
the succeeding administrations of re-
publican rule.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-04-11

Mr.. Chas. Talbot and Miss villa Fen,
ton were married ut the residence Of ID
Fenton, in Webster City, wednesday
April 3D., at 1890 p, m. The bride for
merly clerked for Jennings n Co., and
later held the position of trimmer IN
Miss ID, +. Dix's millinery store. She
was known as u most estimable young
lady, and Audubon people will be glad
to know of her return. Mr.. Talbot,
restauranteur and grocer is known as
an industrious and worthy young man
We wish the worthy couple a pleasant
and prosperous future.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-04-11

OMAHA NEws.-Mr. G.. &. Campbell
of the real estate loan and insurance
firm of Campbell Il Talbot, Omaha, re-
hitting to TnE REPUBLICAN, writes;
Nv. ID. Blackwood has purchased bar
Der shop, corner eth and Leavenworth
streets, and is doing well; Ed Gould ar
rived in Omaha few days ago mar
ried man, and is working In barber
shop; Hugh Moore is doing nicely with
his work and otherwise, and is pleased
with his situation and the town" all of
which the Audubon friends Of these
gentlemen are pleased TO know.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-04-11

The Audubon papers were last week
compelled to enlarge considerably to nc.
commodate an increased demand for
advertising space and their appearance
did credit to the papers as well as the
town and its merchants. Nothing of
this kind ever occurs to mar the even
tenor of the newspapers of jefferson;
but Audubon is a pushing, prosperous,
plucky place and Its merchants have
the vim and enterprise that give them
a constant stream Of trade. Jefferson
SouceRir.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-04-11
Miss D. E. Dix

Has now stock of Millinery second
to none in the Town or County, and
she will guarantee that her prices are
and win be as low as the lowest. Please
call and be convinced.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-04-11

Rev. l.. Dickinson has been I'm poor
health for severa! weeks, and was taken
with chills last Saturday afternoon
which so Frustrated him that he was
unable to occupy his pulpit Sunday
The reverend gentleman has worked
very hard during the winter and would
doubtless have been benefited by a
rest in advance of that now made neces.
sary. His many friends will hope for
his speedy recovery.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-04-11

REUNION At GRANDMA COLLISION
April 81, her four sons +. H., ii. f., j
W. u. and ID, ID. Cole, sat together
around the old family table for the first
time in 20 years, II being l.. II. Coles
5ith birthday. lie was presented with
pair Of gold spectacles by his three
brothers. 1t was gathering long to
be remembered by the family. 4. H.
returned to his home In Cedar Rapids
Monday the Sth, where he is employed
as Engineer in Green's Opera House.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-04-11

Neighboring towns having been max
ing an estimate of the business and
thrift Of Audubon by the advertising
shown in the newspapers, and they de.
eide that Audubon is rustler. Mum
erous of our exchanges have remarked
the enterprise of Audubon business,
men.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-04-11

The North Western IL still coming
twice day, and in all probability will
continue to do so, giving our people the
best possible accommodation by max.
ing close connections with through
trains east and west. The strained
conditions between the people Of Iowa
and the railroads can be much more
easily relaxed by such tactics than by
arbitrary mismanagement. A law fix
ing rates which discriminate between
good and bad service might be Of good
effect.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-04-11
Wilson's Nurseries.

Messrs. ). W. Wilson n Co, shipped
large stock of fruit and ornamental
trees and shrubs into Audubon Monday,
and may now be found with fine display
on the lots north of the Citizens Bank.
Everything is down to bed rock prices.
Our assortment is complete and our
stock IN fine shape. Come and see us.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-04-11

Henry Kness' boy had both bones OF
his leg broken Tuesday while riding on
a wheel cultiyator. He was brought Ia
town where DR.. Evans reduced the
fracture and carefully boxed ii SO that
he was taken home eight miles, in a
comfortable condition.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-04-11

VIM. ClOughly has purchased the cor
ner Brick Drug store with view to
consolidating the two stores In time
and thus making one of the finest drug
stores in western Iowa. lie took pos
session this morning, and has engaged
first class pharmacist to take charge
one of the best in the state who will
move his family here next week.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-04-11

Rev. j. l.. Ensign, of Omaha, preach.
ed from the subject "Mrs. Henry w
King: Should She llangg" and reached
a negative conclusion. The sympa'
thy of the city and country is with the
woman who shot her husband.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-04-11

Finely executed and magnihcently
mounted oil paintings 24x36 inches for
50 each, ut IIarper's Art Studio. Ger,
tainly everyone can afford to make
home beautiful when such works of art
can be secured for so little money.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-04-11

The enrolment of the Audubon pub
lie schools is now 40l, the largest mum
Der ever OH the books. OF this number
1O5, or more than one-fourth of the to.
tai, are in the primary department, and
of the IO5 there are but Is who were in
school last year. The rooms are all
crowded, and the demand for more
seating capacity will soon be as urgent
as two years ago, when the building
was doubled in size. The growth of
our public schools fairly indicates the
general growth of Audubon.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-04-11

Allison Post, q. A. r., is not repre-
scented at the Department Encampment
now being held at Burlington. 1t I'M
doubleday detracts from the attendance
when such meetings are held in either
extreme border of the state. A central
location would secure larger attend
nnpp
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-04-11

AS we so to press there is indication
OF very hard storm in the western
part of the county. Later a water
spout has struck the town.