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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-08-16
Boys Start Fires.

LA CROSSE, Wis, Aug: 14.-Several
boys have been arrested for causing
the recent series of incendiary fires.
There have been nearly q dozen. In
one instance there were three at one
time. The boys did it for no purpose
except 20 see the blaze and watch the
fremen race by.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-08-16
CYCLONE IN OHIO.
Buildings, Forests and Crops Swept
Away at North Madison.

Buildings, Forests and crops swept
Away at North Madison.
GENEVA, Ohio, Aug. Is "A genuine
cyclone struck North Madiso early
this morning, devastating forests,
orchards. buildings, growing crops,
etc The wind struck the ground near
the lake and swept path 100 feet wide
and three miles long clear of every
thing in it's way. Heavy hailstones
accompanied the storm and smashed
thousands of windows. All crops in
the track of the storm were utterly
destroyed by hail and wind together
The roar Of the wind was heard two
or three miles away and is described
as being something trightful. So far
as learned no person was seriously in
iured
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-08-16
Discovery of Rich Gold Field.

MUsICA, Colo, Aug. 1.-the excite
ment over the recent gold find has
been intensified by the discovery of
rich ore extending over wide terri
tory and many who have visited the
field are making arrangements to re-
main permanently at the new field.
An assay of ore selected with view
to avoiding rich pockets averages 500
to the ton in free gold.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-08-16
More wealers Leave yyashin 2 ton.

WASHINGTON, Aug. l4.-Another
contingent of the industrials marched
to the railroad station last night,
where they were provided with trans
portation over the Chesapeake & Ohio
railroad. There were sixty five in the
party and their destination is under
stood to be in the vicinity of Kansas
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-08-16
Has Arrived in Denver.

DENVER, Colo, Aug. 1.-THE relay
rider reached the city at 1887 p m.
yesterday. The time consumed in
carrying the message from Washing
ton to this city, a distance of 2,O35
miles, was six days. ten hours and
thirty.seven minutes, gain of thirty
seven hours and twenty-three mln-
utes over scheduled time, breaking
all records
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-08-16
Little Torpedo Boat Doing Well.

CAIRO, H., Aug. 1.-THE steamer
Ericsson, the first sea-going naval
vessel ever built on the western rivers,
arrived here from Dubuque, where it
was built yesterday forenoon and de-
parted for New Orleans in the evening.
The test so far has been eminently
satisf actory.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-08-16
Dlrectum VIII Meet Arion.

CHICAGO Aug. IA. -Directum, 2:o514,
the stallion king, will meet Arion
2:O7'4, at Washington park Aug. 30
The match is made and the owners of
both trotters are satisfied with the
conditions Seven thousand dollars
will be hung up on the match-S5. 900
as the purse offered by the associa-
ton and side stake of 81, 600 by each
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-08-16
Anproye tho Acquittala.

PARIS, Aug. 15.-Most Paris news
papers express approval of the general
acquittal in which the big anarchist
trial ended. They blame the prosecu-
ton for mismanagement in trying to
confuse mere preachers and theorists
with ordinary thieves
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-08-16

TNBEY, Wales, Aug. l During the
progress of the regatta held here
small excursion steamer capsized in
the Calby roads, drowning twenty
people.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-08-16
large Quantity of Gold Bullion.

HELENA, Mont, Aug. l5.-The re-
ceipts of gold bullion at the United
States assay Office at Helena during
the past week amounted to $3.50, oSo.74
This is the largest weeks business in
the history of the Office, not only in
amount but in number of bars melted
and assayed, 100 being handled
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-08-16

Bank of England Secures Much Gold.
LONDON, Aug 15.-Gold is still flow
ing into the Bank of England. Sup
plies are in route from various quar-
tiers, including India.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-08-16
Nav Take the War to Japan.

SHANGHAI, Aug. 15.-Up to the pres
ent there has been no confirmation of
the reported engagement between the
Chinese Pei-Yang squadron and a
Japanese fleet. The Chinese fleet
seems to have disappeared from the
coast and it's wherea bouts is mystery.
Report has 1T that the Chinese war
vessels may shortly be heard from off
the coast of japan
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-08-16
Decrease of Failures In England.

LONDON, Aug. 15.-For the week
ending Saturday last there were 1l3
failures in England and Wales, against
ITO failures for the corresponding
period of 1899.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-08-16

WASHINGTON, Aug 1.-The confer
rees on the sundry civil bill will re-
port a disagreement to-day. On
nearly all the different items agree
ments were reached, but on several
points the wo houses will have to de-
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-08-16
CONGRESSIONAL
SENATE.


Washington, August S.-Bill to encour-.
age holding worlds fair at Atlanta, Ca,
in 1855, by admitting exhibits free of duty
and by providing for striking off medals at
the United States mint, passed
HOUSE.
Judiciary committee presented resou-
ton for an investigation of the charges
against Judge Kicks and it was agreed to-.
resolution lnstructing the commissioners
of labor to investigate the effects of
machinery on labor, wages, etc., was
agreed to.
SENATE.
Washington. August 9.-Bill regarding
bounty lands and Mexican war veterans
was discussed, but not disposed of.
HOUSE.
Day was spent In consideration of bus
:ness reported from committee on claims
SENATE.
Washington, August ll.-Resolution bv
Hill directing senate conferees to report on
the tariff situation, was debated, but SEN
ate went into executive session and soon
adjourned.
HOUSE
Senate amendment to sundry civil appro-
priatiCn bill, giving each of the aria land
states a million acres of public lands to be
reclaimed by iirrgration, was agreed to.
HOUSE CAUCUS.
Washington, August ia caucus of
democratic members Of the house, called to
consider the condition of the tariff bill,
after a statement by Chairman Wilson, of
the ways and means committee, and of the .
conference committee, that all that could
honorably be done to secure the adoption
of the house bill or a modification of the
senate bill, had been done without avail,
and that it must be the senate bill or moth.
ing, adopted a resolution by Crisp that
the house recede from it's position and
accept the senate bill. The resolution also
includes provision placing barbed wire,
sugar, coal and iron ore on the free list by
q series of separate bills.
SENATE.
Senate went into executive session and
confirmed the Chinese treaty, a to 20.
HOUSE.
Special rules were reported enabling the
democrats to carry out prearranged pro-
gram, and at once adopted. Motion to
discharge the conferees and concur in the
senate amendments brought out speeches
by Wilson, Reed, McMillen, Burrows
Pence, Tarsney, Crisp and others, and was
carried, 1872 to 105. The democrats who.
voted against the motion we've: Cochran
of New York, Covert of New York, Davy
of Louisiana, Dunphy of New York, Everett
of Massachusetts,, German of Maryland,
Hendricks of New York, johnson of Ohio,
Myer of Louisiana, Price of Louisiana,
Tarsney of Missouri, Warner of New York.
Tho populists voted for the motion.
Wilson then offered separate bill pro-
viding for free COAL shale, slack and coke,
and il passed, 100 to 104, q democrats vot-
ing against it. A bill placing iron ore on
the free list was then offered and passed,
1853 to l02, II democrats voting against. A
bill providing for free barbed wire passed,
1877 to "a, democrats voting against and
republicans for. A bill providing for free
sugar passed, 276 to II, the republicans
joining the democrats in voting for the
bill. Then, at 1928 p. M, the house adj
journed till Wednesday.
SENATE.
Washington, August 14.-After the read
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-08-16
Militiaman Dies of Smallpox.

PARIS, ILL.,, Aug. e w. Owen,
who contracted smallpox while doing
military duty at Chicago during the
recent strike, died at noon YESTERDAY
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-08-16
Collision of Trolley Cars.

HAzELToN, Pa, Aug. 1i.-Twenty-
five people were injured, some serious
ly, in collision between two trolley
cars, on the. electric road. near Oak
dale, yesterday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-08-16
THE NEW TARIFF BILL
Provisions of the Measure Which tho
House VIII Indorse.

House VIII Indorse.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1o-The senate
bill which the caucus action (barring
the Presidential veto) insures as the
law of the land in place of the Nc
Kinley act, provides the following
rates of duty upon the great staples
which have been the bone of conten-
ton:
All raw sugars 40 per cent ad va
loren, sugars above No. 10 (refined) Is
per cent additional sugars produced
in bounty paying countries lilo per
cent additional to these rates. Ha-
waiian sugar is still free under the
reciprocity treaty.
Iron ore, 40 cents per ton; pigs 81
per ton; iron or steel rails, 7-2o of l
per cent per pound.
Lead ore and dross, % of l per cent
per pound silver lead bearing ore, the
same duty on the lead contained
therein.
Tobacco for wrappers, SIS per
pound unstemmed, ST.. 25 per pound
stemmed; cigars and cigarettes, 81 per
pound and 25 per cent ad valorem.
Coal. bituminous and large slack, Is
cents per ton.
Precious stones, cut and unset, rs
per cent ad valorem; set 80 per cent;
uncut, 10 per cent; GLACIERS and miners
diamonds free.
Logs and sawed lumber and tim Der
(save tropical woods) and wool are
free
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-08-16
Two Disastrous Farm Fires.

FAIRBURY, Ill, Aug. 1.-two dis.
asterous farm fires have resulted from
the dry weather and hot winds that
have prevailed here. Within the past
twenty-four hours the steam thresh-
ing outfit of FL. l.. Mccullough, two
acres of oats, straw grain, and farm
machinery belonging to Ed Meeker
were destroyed About this time the
farm residence of John Masters occu-
pied by Jacob Martens, was also
burned with the entire contents, in
Guiding small structures close by.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-08-16

The star fish has no nose, but the
whole of it's under side is endowed
with the sense OF smell.
A dog owned by Trapper Raglan,
living near High Point, N. c., has
been taught to track turtles.
The sassafras is the only survivor of
period was common over both hemi-
spheres.
A Buffalo man rides wheel upon
which are accommodated three of
the juvenile members of his family,
while his wife's bicycle also carries
the baby and one of the older children.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-08-16

CHICAGO, Aug. 13.-Ths following table
shows the range OF quotations on the Chi
cago board of trade to-day:
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-08-16
SENATE.

Washington, August l4.-After the read
ing of the journal, messenger from the
house brought the bills placing coal, iron
ore, barbed wire and sugar on the free list,
passed by the house yesterday. They will
come up tomorrow.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-08-16
SENATE. - =

Washington. August 9.-Bill regarding
bounty lands and Mexican war veterans
was discussed, but not disposed of.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-03-20
BILLS ON THE CALENDAR.
They Occupy the Entire Time OF the
Senate, Several Being
Passed.
No Quorum In the House, So Tor
ritorial Bills Did Not
Come Up.
The seIenoriags nm Reaches the Presl.
dent and Its Fate Now Rests
With Him Hawaii.

WAsHINdToH. March 19-Thsre was no
important business transacted In the sen
ate to-day, the entire day being consLm med
in the consideration of bills on the calen-
dar. Most Of these measures we're OF small
importance. among them being several Of
immediate interest 60 tho people of the Dis
triot Of Columbia. A number of bills were
taken fom the calendar and passed,
among them the senats bill 10 regulate the
making Of roperty returns by officers OF
the government. The senate received from
the president a message In regard to the
occupation OF Bluenelds Nicaragua. and
also n message relating to Hawaiian fairs.
As there was no quorum in the house no
effort was made to take up she New Mexico
statehood bill. in committee OF the whole,
on the sandry civil bill. the paragraph ap-
propristinR $3.50. 900 to be expended under
the direction of the Missouri river commits
sion was agreed to.
Mr.. BoatnsT's resolution TO take the
Union Pacific railroad litigation out OF the
department OF justice and prosecuts IL by
special counsel. ftill rests with the commit
toe on judiciary. but Chairman Reilly. Of
the house committee on Pacific railroads
says he is confident Of the passage of the
resolution whom the question is again called
ur. Mr.. Reilly will have the subject con
sidersd az thursdays meeting of the Pa
ciho railroad committee. The issue over
gaining control of the Tesolztion will not
be raised until the latter part Of the week.
The viee-president signed the Bland
seignioraRe bill aud 10 was sent to the pres
dent. The bill was presented al the white
house at 2:3O this afternoon. The consti-
tutionai ten days within which the bill must
be signed or vetoed will not begin 10 iun
Till to- o-moFrow. However the president is
expected 20 give the matter thorough con-
sideTation before acting.
President Cleveland transmitted TO con-
Rress to-day some corTespondenos arising
out OF the request made by President Dole.
Of Hawaii. upon Minister Willis for in
formation whether or not the United States
government would nse 70 ee TO effect the
queens restoration. In = letter 60 Presi-
dent Dole. under date of Feb. 4. Minister
Willis info med Dole that on the 20th
inst. he was notified by his goVernmen.
that the Hawaiian question had been sub
mitted TO eonPress, and that his special
instructions mad been fully complied with.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-03-20
DENYER,s BLOoDlEss WAR.
1t win he Fought Out In the Supreme
Court

II WIN Bs Fought Ont in the Supreme
Court.
DENVER, March 19.-The supreme court
room wns crowded tie afternoon with law
yeis. politicians and other interested cisi-
zena while arguments were being made on
the question submitted by the governor to
decide whether Orr and Martin. Or Mullins
and Barnes. are legally entitled TO act As
members OF the fro and police board
Wells. Taylor a Taylor. counsel for Orr
and Martin. whom the governor attempted
10 remove, concluded TO appear on behalf
OF their clients. ind la a communication 70
court, declared: should the court con
clude that IL has authority to try in this
summary and unusual way she title 10 these
offices, aud iudicially determine that issue
adversely TO our clients. vo shall advise
tn m TO omptly comply with such ruling,
and TO Immediately sur ender the places
they now hold, without further oontsn-
ton"
Orr and Martin have agreed 10 follow the
ncvice Of their counsel. These lawyers
presented themselves. not TO argue the case.
but TO contend that II should be referred 20
the district con 8, from which an injunc-
tlon has been issued forbidding the unseat-
lag OF the old members OF the boarl, as
question OF private right WAS involved.
homas Ward, Plntt Rogers J. Warnsr
Mllis ana tnhfieb hnftXeii presented the
case for the governor. They argued that a
solemn occasion had auEea nnd public
reaos depended upon the supreme court
making answer TO ths question submitted
by ths governor, as provided in the oonsti-
tuition. They citea the decisions Of ths
court 20 prove that no private right was in
yalVed, and that the governor IN removing
Orr and hntlu FOR causes stated IA witt
ing, snl not OF political nature. had sxer-
eis-d ight inherent IN bis Office and no
court had right TO review his action.
Tee court took tue matter under
ADJUSTMENT. Its decision 10 not expected
until tho latter Tart Of the week. ~ city
hall nearly all tTHoes Of the reoant hloodless
war favo vanished. A large number OF
conse vative police officers held a secret
meeting to-day and decided they would
n0t again resort to afna TO defend their
positions. one OF them stated that they
rtaliz-d now that they we're led into a trap
when thoY signed an agreement 20 stand by
tie old board. rcga dlsss Of consequences.
The officers who refused TO aign this
agreement were dropped from the force.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-03-20
EASTERN MAIL TO-DAY.

Tho Northern Pacific Expects 20 be Run
ming Trains All Right This Morning.
Advicss received by Northern Pacific Of
hcisls in this city yesterday we're 30 the
effect that the Wsshout on tbs road near
Miles City would be repaired to-day 30 that
trains could ran through without transfer.
The track was badly washed for a mile. aud
not for four miles as was reported from
Miles City. he damage was ocoasionod
entirely BY bRokwateE The ice In Ton gue
river, which empties into the Nellowstons
near Miles CITY. broke and ran into the
Nallawatons before the ice IN the latter
stream had moved. As result there was a
lot Of ice thfogn on the track and the
country was submerged. Yesterday the
mail on the trains east Of the washout was
transferred, and this 10 expected TO arrive
in thia city to-day
The Union Pacific is also having a bad
time with the water on its short line.
Some fve miles OF track has been washed
out and 10 will take week or more 20 re-
pair the damage. In the meantime malls
that have been going over that line for
points Ia Oregon have been ordered sent
over the Northern Pacific, and the washout
on that line makes smother delay. West of
Columbia Falls the Great Northern has had
a great deal OF trouble all winter with
snowslides aud there have been daYs a. n
time during which no trains have run
through. When she big thaw comes Ia
Nav and June the great Quantities OF snow
IN the hills are vsry liable 20 cause much
damage TO railrosd property and delay 70
trains. Tbs railrosd people fear trouble
and they are all msking preparations 10
oOua Wiah IA
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-03-20
TELEGRAPHIC BREyIPIES.

CmcAoo March 10 -Lsnge Bros, " hole
sale clothing. assigned to-day. Assets 500. -
900. liabilities $4,000.
DrNvrE. March la.-The Union Depot
company decided this afternoon 90 imme-
diately rebuild she depot. Many improve
ments will be made.
MrNNFApotIs. March Iq-Robby Dobbs
colofed lightweight champion Of AmeTios.
bsstsd Billy LaViane. of Saginaw. In the
arena OF she Twin CitF Athletic olub here
tc-night.
DrNvER. March 9.-Commodore kifk-
land, recalled from Honolulu. has been or
defed 60 Rio ds Jansiro 60 succeed Admiral
Benhsm. IN command OF the South Allan
tic squadron.
BRooKIYN, March 1g.-Firs resulting In
the destruction Of over S2o0.0o0 W orth Of
property broke out et Eve o'clock this even
ing in tho extensive msnufaetoTy OF Silas
llsly a Co Loss covered by Insurance.
NEw NoRK. March - The steamer Pail
sdelPhia brings Caracas adViees that 6sn.
Crespo had been officially dsol ared elected
president Of Neuszusla and q salute had
been aTed IN his honor.
SAN FKlNcisco March ~ Joseph Lon
vsnmaTk. champion high diver OF the
world. died this afternoon. from abe burst
ine OF blood vessel In the stomach. which
in ury he reosived when making q seventy
i've foot dive several days ago.
~. LOUIS. March 9.-Chief OF Detect
ivcs Kenny OF Fast - Lsuis. to-day cap
tured Fred &. Picking Of New lofk. for a
long tims cashier Of ths Bruwning. hing q
Co. clothing house. lie is said % have EN-
bezxlsd Sl5.0Oo. and fsd last fall.
CotuMur.. Nsb.. March l9.-The Union
Pacific pay car was drfailed near Ocouet.
There Wers four pctaona In ths car, super
intendent Sutherland. Conductor Compton.
Koadmastar Wade. ana colo 81 cook. All
except CON pton were had dlY injured.
pARts March l9.-ln tbs senate TO DAY,
after concillatorT sEeeoh from ths pre-
mior. the chamber OF deputies ball creating
the ministry of colonies. was anl rovsd bI q
vote Of al5 o. thittT-two. and later the sen
ate aareed 80 the grant aakrd for IN regari
60 the creation OF this new ministry. The
premieT was warmly congra tulated ~ has
ffionds upon sue result.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-03-20
STATE BOTANICAL SOCIETY.
10 VIII 80 Organized az Bozsman th'
Latter Part Of This Week.

10 WnI 80 Organized az foreman the
Latter Part Of This Week.
Next Saturday. March % there will be
meeting AZ Bozeman fOr ths purposs of
forming a state botanical society. Botan-
ists and those interested ia the study Of
botany afe invited 90 be present, and ~ 10
expected there will be very large attend
Anoe. Following the msetinq 10 form
state botanical society there will be meet
ina Of the Montana Floral Emblem society.
4 o this latter all persons interested Ia Mon
tana wild flowers ana the choosing Of q state
horal emblem are invited. The floral fes-
tiyals 20 be held in several Montana towns
Julg noIt aud other matters connected
With the state society will DO discussed. A
popular session will be hell at the opera
house. Ihe sIesfciaoa will consist OF saw
eral short addresses Oh grasses or weeds. on
trees. flowers. neld work In botany, hoWerl
in tho home, ETC.. enlivened By song by
the College Glss Club. q violin solo and
other music.
Nre. l.. A. Schsuber. Of LiViugston; Ms.
&. II. Moore, Of Butte; Mrs. ID. J. Knox. OF
Butte: Prof. Foster and Director Emery
will be among the speakers
Persons going 10 Bozsmsn TO attend any
Of these meetings will obtain from the
railroad agent a certificate that foil fare
has been paid 30 BOEeman. those paasiaQ 9
over more than one line obtaining a ooftih-
cate az each transfer point. Return tickets
may then bo secured for one-fifth fare. pro-
vidsd seventy-hve or more from outside ths
city are IN attendance UPON the farmers
CT INVENTION. which meets at BozsmAn ~ the
same tint.
The Bozsman" has made a rate Of &l.Jl
per day for board and lodging (Whsfs two
occupy the same ROOM 10 those IN attend.
Hnce.
Owing In large part 10 the untirira 2
efforts OF Mrs. Matt. W. Anderson, OF Bozs-
man, chairman for Montana OF the ha-
tional Floral Emblem society, great inter
est has been awakened in the native flowers
Of this state. luis interest is not oonfned
to bOtanists aud to ladies. but politioians.
scientists business men. miners. and in
fact, everybody Is interested In the Ques-
tion as 10 what shall be tne state hovef
and what the national emblem. Through
Mrs. AldersOn's efforts county societies
have been formed in . majority Of the
counties. Mrs. Henry y. Blake was AZ
first selected for the head OF the society in
this county. but she resigned and Mr.
Emil starr the we'll known local botAnist
has kindly consented 30 look after the work
ia Lewis aud Clarke. M starr has been
a student OF botany for yeara, taught 10 N
a German university, and since coming 90
Montana few years ago has made a nnG
collection of Moutnna wild flowers. lie
assisted DIR. KELSEY In tbs preparation oi
she Montana botanical exhibit at Chicsgo
aud this county could not have a more
competent representative in the State
Floral Emblem society.