Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1893-05-18
DURING THE WEEK.

gate their contract with congress, by
which they bound themselves to close
the fair on Sundays in consideration of an
appropriation Of So, 5o0,o 900. The money
will be returned to the government,
and hereafter the fair will be opened
Sundays. The action was practically
unanimous, but two directors out of
the thirty-six voting against the propo-
sition. by tue terms of the resolution
the machinery will be closed down on
Sunday, but in every other respect the
fair will be open IN ali departments the
same MS on secular days
The wife of Prof Koch, the celcbra-
ted German bacteriologist, recently
procured divorce from her husband,
and the professor has now been or
dered by the court to pay her one
fourth of his income. 1t is announced
that Koch will marry o young actress.
Before leaving for his trip to Europe,
Geo. KEENAN,. the famous writer on the
condition of affairs in Russia, sent
President Cleveland translated copies
of four protests by organizations in
that country protesting against the re-
Gently ratified extradition treaty with
Russia.
Ten miners were dashed to pieces in
the shaft of the Calumet AID Hecla
mine near Houghtop, Mich. The cage
broke loose and fell 5000 feet to the
bottom.
The New York test cases relative to
the Chinese exclusion act, which were
carried up to the supreme court were
heard at once, and on the 18th that
court, through Justice Gray, sustained
the opinion of the lower courts in favor
of the constitutionality OF the Geary
law. Justices Brewer, Field and Fuller
dIssented from the opinion of the ma
jority and Justice Harlan was absent.
A motion was at once made for re-
hearing but denied.
Half dozen failures were reported
from various parts of the country on
the 18th.
The failures which took place on the
i2th numberedover a score. These
were mainly banks which were carried
down by the failure of the Columbian
National bank of Chicago.
Hawaiian advices indicate that among
the possibilities is the raising of the
American flag again by Minister Blount
before his re turn home. It's announced
that the sentiment IN favor of annexa-
ton is speedily gaining strength.
The local directors of the World S
Fair, IT their regular monthly meeting,
decided that on and after the 2lst the
fair grounds shall be open to the pub
lie. All buildings containing exhibits
will be closed, and an admission fee of
25 cents will be charged. The grou nds
on which the action was taken were, as
stated by Director Walker, that the
exhibition was one thing and the ex-
hibition grounds another. Unless,
therefore, the national commission
acts promptly, the above action will be
taken.
the 18th, says: The new Cunard
steamer Campania arrived this morning
from New York, beating the record for
an eastward passage, dong it in five
days, seventeen hours and forty-two
minutes There was great jubilation
over the victory. 1t was n race be-
tween the Canpania and Paris of the
American line. The Paris passed
Sandy Hook light ship at 1853 a. IN. /,
Saturday, May 9th, the Carnpania at
2:l3. The latter gained steadily on
her rival and passed her 100 miles east
of Sandy Aook. From that time on
the Campania did not sight the Paris.
The best previous time eastward was
that of the American liner New York,
last August, five days, nineteen hours
and fifty-seven minutes.
1t is announced that Minister Stew
ms, the United States representative
at Hawaii, has been notified to turn the
legation over to Commissioner Blount,
who has been appointed his successor.
MIR. and Ms. Stevens and their
daughter will sail for America on the
cath.
The Columbian National bank of
Chicago, the Capital National bank Of
Indianapolis, r. r. Robinson & Co.,
bankers and brokers of Wilmington,
Del, were the failures announced on
the 18th.
A jury has been secured in the
Mackessy riot case at Lafayette, Ind.
Charles Sergeant was killed by the
accidental discharge of a target rifle,
while he was hunting at Illiopolis, Ill.
Adam Miller, collector for the Iron
City Brewing Company of Pittsburg
was robbed of 81 600 in cash and $500
in checks while boarding street car.
The organization of terminal rail
way company was perfected at Ash
land. Wis, and it is expected that the
line will be in operation in the fall
Several cases of dutiable goods from
the United States steamer Portsmouth
We're seized by customs officers at Nor
folk, Va. An investigation is likely to