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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-02-13

Total. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 81, l39, 64S
This list does not include several of
the institutions for whom bills have not
been introduced as yet, but it is esti-
mated that the total appropriations
which will be asked will be very little
under million and half dollars.
To Shut or New Bills.
Saturday the senate passed concur
rent resolution providing that all new
bills except appropriations and legalizing
acts be shut off Feb. 20.
In the house Aliens bill to regulate
fraternal associations has been passed.
1t provides for the organization of such
associations for the benefit of the men,
bers, but not for pecuniary profit. They
are required to report to the state
auditor and obtain certificate of
authorization on payment of fee of
b2O. Such organizations must have a
ritual and form Of general government.
When the headquarters of such organi-
zation is in some other state or territory
the state auditor of this state is to be
the duly constituted attorney for the
organization upon whom all processes
must be served. The bill provides that
all such fraternal organizations shall be
exempt from the operation of the in
surance laws of the state.
Tt is probable that the soldiers monu-
ment muddle may be settled by an agree
ment by which representative of each
Iowa regiment shall appear ON the
medalEons. That is one plan and the
other is to substitute tablets in place of
the medallions on which the names of
the regiments and date of enlistment
and muster out shall be inscribed.
| Hot Fight on DR.. Stalker.
The governors appointments were ex-
! pected last week, but there was q hitch
over the appointment of state veterin-
arian. DR.. Stalker made too many
enemies during his crusade against
tuberculosis in cattle to allow the op-
portunity of getting back at him pass
without some awaiting themselves of it.
A hot fight has been made on him and
bending decision in his case the other
appointments are held up.
The interest in the nomination of SEQ
retary of state by the Republicans at
their convention this year is already
growing at lively rate at the capital.
The candidates thus far announced are
E. D. Chased of LeMars. G. L. Dobson
Of Des Moines, @. 8. Byrkett Of Des
Moines and George Hanford of Charles
Citv. Mr.. Chassel is an editor and was
formerly q member of the Legislature
and has a wide acquaintance. Mr..
Dobson is also an ex.member and has
recently been engaged in the insurance
business. Mr.. Byrkett has been deputy
tecretary Of state during the last two
administrations. Mr.. Hanford is clerk
If Floyd county.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-02-13
port says IL most potent, Is the decrease
n, fhs ov,,0rrk - <oxahl~ v>voy~avkv Tv

port says IL most potent, Is the decrease
In the amount Of taxable property. In
this connection figures are quoted TO
show that while the population of the
state increased during the decade from
1885 to 1856 at the rate of over 16 per
cent, the assessed valuation increased
only about IA Per cent, and while the
assessed valuation per capita in 1885 was
e279.l7, in 1895 it was $271.66, or de-
crease Of $50 per cent. In the mean
time the appropriations made by each
General assembly during that period
have shown an increase. The 21st gen.
tral assembly appropriated 81 ,Sl1 ,24. 10;
the 22nd general assembly, $l,932,-
Bl4.2S; the I'D general assembly 50, 49,
sls.S9; the Gath general assembly, 3d.
s56, 1880; the 9th general assembly,
s2,54l ,3l5.19. These appropriations are
for oil purposes.
The report recapitulates as follows:
Increase Of population during decade,
1906 per cent. increase in assessed
valuation Of property, l4.15 per cent;
increase in appropriations, 40.3O per
cent; increased expenditures per capita,
$500 per cent; decrease in assessed
valuation per capita, 2.69 per cent.
That there is in fact any decrease in
the actual valuation of the property of
the state is not believed and the report
states that the national census of 1890
puts the wealth Of Iowa at 81 200, 469,-
1923, while the assessed valuation as re-
ported to the state auditor in 1895, five
years later, was only $55S, 1885, 92.
Three Reasons Assigned.
Three reasons are assigned for this
discrepancy: The large amount of
property which annually escapes assess
ment and taxation, the listing of prop
erty at low valuation by the assessors,
and the continual efforts OF township
assessors and county boards to lessen
their share of the general taxation. The
treasurer recommends that radical
changes be made in the methods of ap-
praising and assessing property, and
suggests that the state assume the super
vision OF the assessments or that a law
be enacted giving the district judges the
power to appoint county assessors.
In view of the condition Of the treas
ury, Deputy Treasurer Davidson says
that although the amount that will be
available for extraordinary appropria-
tons by the 2sth general assembly has
not been carefully Investigated, he is of
the opinion that it will not be greatly
in excess of $500, 900. Auditor Nc
Carthy thinks, however, that more of
the back taxes will be available and he
puts the sum that may be appropriated
considerably larger than Mr.. Davidson's
figures.
Appropriations Asked.
In this connection it is interesting to
note what is asked by the different in
situations.
There are now in the hands of the ap-
preparations committees of the two
houses bills asking for appropriations as
follows:
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-02-13

Ex-President Harrison's next article in his
series in The Ladies Home Journal will tell what
it means to be President of the United States.
He will outline the Presidents Power, his
duties and how he discharges them; the trials
and annoyances to which he is put and show
what the central idea of the President is and
how he tries to carry it out. General Harri,
son also explains what relation each Cabinet
officer holds to the President, and tells of his
own relations with his Cabinet when he was
President .....
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-02-13
A NEW LIFE OF GRANT.

For upwards of two years the publishers OF
McClure's Magazine have been quietly gather
ing material and and pictures for new life of
General Grant, They believe that they have
made larger collection of portraits OF Grant
(many of them rare) and other DEMONSTRATING
to his life, than has ever been made before.
This biography will bring out the real Grant in
the same vivid, though, and interesting manner
as Lincoln is presented in the life" now
running in McClure's. They have been fortu.
nate In securing the cooperation of Col. +. D.
Grant, who has most of his fathes's papers,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-02-13
Expert
Opinion,

The Canadian Government re-
Gently sent an appraiser to the
principal bicycle factories in this
country, to determine the exact
value Of various makes for i'm
port into Canada. After an ex-
haustive investigation, his re-
port to his Government rated
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-05-01
State News.

There 300 prisoners in the Ionia
prison and all are at work.
Clare is to have grist mill with Il
capacity of % barrels per day.
The Michigan intercollegiate field
days will be held in Albion June (, .
aud 6.
Peach and plum trees in Shiwasscc
county are afflicted with the yellows
and black knot.
The residence of Mrs Frank Rowlcy
in Stanton was almost entirely de
stroyed by fire the other day.
The total membership of the Royal
ArcInun in this state is 5000, an in
crease OF 10 per cent in the last year.
The Albion City Milling Co., is fiuan-
ciailV embarrassed, and tor the first
time in many years the mill is closed.
Rev john Heritage, pastor of ihe
Wealthy Avenue Baptist church in
Grand Rapids. has been expelled for
marry ing his second wife too soon after
the first one died.
Mrs. Eu0s Lawrcncc, whose nus
bands dead body was found in Black
RIVER near Holland, and Ray Porter,
The man with whom she ran away, have
been arrested. and are in jail IN Hol-
land Both confess TO the murder of
Lawrence the man says he did it for
love of thc woman.
The Brewer Lumber Co, Of Saginaw,
has bought the milling plant Of +.
O 81 > J. Eastman i'm Carrollton. with
the lumber yard, in connection. The
company has 150005OO feet of dry
white pine iu Minnesota which is TO be
brought to Carrollton and worked.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-05-01

The body of Euu> Lawrence was
found floating in Black river near the
Grand Hagen bridge in Holland the
other day. There Is no question but
what foul murder has been commit.
ted, aS bAg was tied over his head.
feet were strapped together and the
body weighted down with iron. He
mas not been seen since April ! aud has
no duub, been in the water ever since.
As the body is badly decomposed An
ugly knife wound was discovered i'm the
throat Lawrence WIS about 40 years
old aud married. and was employed in
the Holland furniture factory.
Oliver c. Monroe. a hotel man. of
Duluth. Mimi. whose home was form
erly in Howell, Killed himself IN q most
tragic manner at Ely. few miles from
Duluth the other day Going 10 Long
Lake, mile from the town, he took II
position on the bank overhangiug the
water and then shot himself through
the head with large calibcr revolver.
He had calculated the distance so a. to
fall INTO about Ton feet of water, and
his plan worked we'll. The body was
recovered late in the at'crnoou. The
bullet from the revolver had torn the
right side If Monroe head away.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-05-01

Experiments lately made i'm England
show that if ~ ball Of solid iron is low
cred into "a mass oi liquid iron by means
of a metal fork the bal. ut iirs, sinks 70
the bottom with the fork Bur in "a
few seconds it leaves the prongs and
rises 10 the surface whore it continues
90 float until itncl.s. The rising is exc
planned 10y the cXpHusiou Of The hall,
due To heating, whereby it becomes,
bulk for bulk, less dense than the mott
en- metal
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-05-01
What is
XS7I || RIA!

Castoria is Dr. Samuel Pitchers prescription for Infants
Children. 1t contains neither Opium, Morphine
other Narcotic substance. 1t is harmless substitute
for Paregorc Drops Soothing Syrups and Castor Oil.
1t is Pleasant Its guarantee is thirty years by
Millions of Mothers CsOra destroys Worms and allays
feverishness CastOria prevents vomiting Sour Curd.
cures DiarrhUa and Wind Collie. Castoria relieves
teethng troubles constipation and hatulency.
CastOria assimates the food, regulates the stomach
and bowels, giving healthy and natural sleep. Cas-
tora the Childrcn's Panacea-the Mothers Friend.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-05-01

So much is being said about Presi-
dent Ceveland's Cuban policy that il
might be we'll TO enquire if he really
has one. Thus far there is nothing on
record 10 indicate his intentions con-
corning the Cuban resolutions, nor has
he in any way expressed himself on the
Cuban war except in a nOn-committal
manner in his general message 10 con-
gress. 1t is now admitted that he has
addressed no letter To Spain. and with
the exception of his vigilance in ferret
on which 10 base an opinion as TO the
real sentiment Of his Cuban policy.
The recent success of Maceo in almost
annihilating Que of the Spanish col
umns, demonstrates that there is war
in Cuba. and that the Spaniards are
not engaged in obliterating few bands
OF Cuban brigands, as has been repre-
sented, The fact that the recent cleo
tions in Cuba were a miserable failure
that the Cuban patriots have an organ.
,zed system of government, and thai
their bonds are commanding good
prices in this country is sufficient evi.
dence to the general public that they
are deserving of recognition. But on
this point President Cleveland is still il
doubt, or he would long ago have Civ
en- public EXPIRE ssiOn 10 his convictions.
The only actual indication that thu
president has a Cuban policy is tn
sudden cooling off of the super-heate'
spanish volcano of wrath A few week
since there was a universal eruption OF
popular Indignation against this countr!
because of our sympathy for Cuba
Most Spaniards were busily engaged IL
measuring the length of their legs pre-
paratory to wading the Atlantic ocean
for a tussle with Uncle Sam, but of late
these same pugihstic Dons have laid
aside their wading desires and settled
down TO scolding both generals for not
ending the Cuban war. Perhaps therc
is nothing in the conclusion than Spain
has been assured that President Ceve-
land has Cuban policy, and in conse-
quence mas re-corked her walls OF wrath,
but the sudden change of Spanish sem
timent gives rise 10 that suspicion.
Then why should Spain be more favored
than the American people? Let the
president declare his Cuban policy, if
he has one, to the country he is sup
posed TO govern.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-05-01

Nemesis is lame. hu shoisof colossal
stature and sometimes, while her sword
is not yet unsheathcd. She stretches out
her huge left ann and Grasp- her VIC
tim. The mighty hand is invisible, but
the victim totters under the dire clutch.
-George Eliot
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-05-01

Fortugas for from 5000, 900 10 500, 900,
exclusive of a dry dock, which would
probably cost as much again. This
would, at least. be beginning and
congress will hardly refuse TO make an
appropriation for so necessary an ob-
iect. One naval station Will not be
sufficient. especially one so near our
own shores, but others will be added IN
time Meanwhile. a half loaf is better
than no bread at all
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-05-01
To Farmers-a Chance for Experiment.

Mr.. LenyOn l.. Buttertield, superin
tendent of farmers institutes, writes
us that the Agricultural College has
prepared some suggestions for expert
ments that may be carried by members
of our county farmers institute so
ciety in connection with institute
work. These experiments are of sey-
eral kinds, and Will be of interest to
the formers Of this county. If the
members of the county, institute society
will call on or address the secretary.
Mr.. G. y. Van Deventer of Ithaca.
Mich, they can secure circular giving
full information. They ought 10 apply
IT once If they wish to have the chance
TO make any of the experiments.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-05-01

Briefly stated, the bill proposes to en-
able business men To send ont circulars,
or letters, or postal cards with return
envelopes on which the payment OF
postage shall not be compulsory, but
may be collected from the firm sending
out the original letter, circular or card
The device by which this is to be regu-
lated is simple, yet effective. The IN
vestigation undertaken by the postot-
flee department precedent to its recon-
mendation of the measure satisfied II
that this innovation would result III an
enormous increase in the sending out of
"return letters and circulars. because
the loss of postage to the business man
from careless or INSCRIPTIONS cores
pondeuts who now use the stamped en-
velopes for other purposes would be en-
tirely obviated.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-05-01

Congressman Linton. OF Michigan.
SAYS that the report that he has with
drawn from the race for the presidency
is Incorrect. lie says: ''As matter OF
fact, | sinply stated in Saginaw that
WAS no candidate for president, had
not been, and did not believe | should
be. "A man hardly withdraws from
what he has not entered. Mac.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-05-01

II is not often that the business com
munity as we'll as the government can
be pecunialily benefited by the same
operation, but it would seem that one
instance, at least, is at hand. Crafty
inc as is this circumstance. the lnost
cheering incident OF the whole scheme
is that it makes the postal service more
than self sustaining, and Immediately
opens the way to one cent letter post
age, which is denied The people now
because of the mistaken idea that the
postal service ought TO be self sustain
ing The road appears clear for a new
and" better order of things, for it Is not
10 be doubted that congress will make
haste TO pass measure which promises
to add to the postal revenues thirty
million dollars year, and will be a
great advantage to business men, and
make one cent. postage almost GER
taiuly
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-05-01

The House committee is arranging
a program for the rest of the session,
and sufficient progress has been made
10 warrant the assertion that that body
Will be ready to adjourn by May Is, a.
the latest 1t is agreed that the bank
ruptcy bill, the bill for the codjtcation
of the pension laws, are to be disposed
of At this session. The propositions 10
admit New Mexico and Arizona to
statehood are not expected To- receive
consideration at this session, 1t is I'M
derstood that for political reasons it
was arranged that favorable reports
should be made but the agreement did
not 80 beyond that, and no attempt
will be made TO secure further action
The work in the Senate is well under
way and unless something unforeseen
should arse there is no doubt that the
date mentioned will witness the close
Of the labors of the present session.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-05-01

Senator Hill made vigorous attack
the other day on ''senseless clap. trap"
resolutions TO investigate the admins
tratlon bond sales, and the senator's re-
marks met with very general approval.
The result of the investigation instltut-
ed To ascertain why the sugar trust had
such an influence in the Senate shows
how difficult it is to reach prominent
officials in high places through ordinary
methods; and while it is generally be-
lieved that something besides public
good caused the administration to enter
for the sale OF bonds, there is no way to
prove il. For this reason an investiga
ton would end in the acquiltal OF the
Yccused and humiliation of the Scna-
tors who brought it about. Let the
matter be referred 10 the country.
President Cleveland may be candi-
GATE tor recollection. IT so, the record
cannot bee expungcd aud voters can de
eide at the polls if they want 10 con-
tinue such a man ia tina Office. ShoulG
hr retire from public lite AT the close OF
the present administration the Inyesti-
cation will not be needed and as
everything connected with the trunsac-
d0n, except his Individual business de
tails, is already known, the individuals
connected with the affair will 20 back to
private life with questionable rcput3-
tious.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-05-01
News Summary.

Connecticut republicans are for reel
procity and protection.
Austin Abbott, l.. l.. d., dean OF the
New York University Law School Is
dead.
Leon Say, the distinguished political
economist, is dead in Paris.
Baron Maurice De Hirsch, the friend
If the Hebrews, is dead near Vienna.
Ex.Gov. Boreman. the last of the
war governors Of West Virginia, is
dead.
Nebraska democrats will launch ex-
Congressman Bryan as presidential
candidate.
Postal employees charge Speaker Reed
with favoring legislation detrimental to
their interests.
Three hremen were instantly killed
while AT a lire in Philadelphia the other
day, by falling walls.
Several Americans were arrested in
Havana last week. charged with con-
niying with insurgents.
Another cabinet must be formed,
President Faure having accepted the
resignation of the members of the late
cabinet.
Five hundred Deryishes, composing
he body guard of the Khalifee are re-
ported killed in an engagement near
khartOun.
Four men while driving a heading
from a shaft TO the Eddy Creek Col.
ery, near Olymphant, Pa, were in
SANITY killed
An explosion occurred in the Broad
water mine, near Mehart, Mont, last
Saturday. Seven men were instantly
killed and number wounded.
Miss Francis Willard, accompanied
by Miss Anna Gordon, has gone 10
England, at the urgent request of Lady
Henry Somerset, TO take part in the
Noman's temperance crusade IN Lon
Ion the coming summer.
Massachusetts democrats, in state
convention, cordially Indorse Cleve-
andS administration, and eX-Gov. Rus
,ell as his successor. The resolutions
axe strong grounds against the free
'Oinage of silver.
Starvation is added to the horrors Of
var in Cuba. Famine stalks abroad in
he island. There is another trouble
which may lead to serious consequences.
Negroes in the insurgent army want TO
ne treated As equals of the whites.
The National Arbitration committee
lcld meeting in Washington last
week. One of the principal addresses
4 the meeting was delivered by Presi-
lent Angel, of Michigan University,
who, in his address, advanced the idea
hat one of the great advantages of
compulsory resort 10 arbitration is that
line must be gained for reflection Rec
cognizing the proper strength of our
army and navy, he said we should stand
before the world prepared TO defend
ourselves if need be with our great right
arm, but let us make no claim on other
nations which are not Just claim.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-05-01

one application OF Or Thomas Ec
lec,riC O. takes AVN, ihe p1iu ut the
most severe burn J. Is 1u d-M fam
ty .inamput.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-05-01

A child was cured of cronp by a dose
n two of Ayers Cherry Pectoral y
neighbor's child died or the same
dread disease, while the father was
getting ready to call the doctor. This
shows the necessary Of having Aver S
Cherry Pectoral always at hand.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-05-01

A fairly good start has been made in
the direction of a system of coast defen-
ses. The Secretary of War will have
between eleven million and twelve mil
lion dollars available, for though only
about one-half of this amount has been
appropriated, the secretary is author
lied to make contracts to the amount of
the other half This will enable him to
prosecute his work in the gun-Raking
and other branches of coast defense
construction, and no doubt is enter
tanned by army and naval officers here
that at the first session of the fifty-ffth
congress report can be made showing
substantial progress. The total cost of
coast defense, as classified in the
Squircs bill, is placed at about $50, 000,-
600. but the amount computed by the
Notifications board is ,Omewhat in eX-
cess of one hundred million dollars. As
suming the latter to be the amount ul-
timately required, it will be seen that
with an annual appropriation like the
one now granted, the whole important
work can be completed in ten years.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-05-01

Thus it appears that the long wished
for system of coast defenses is to be-
come a reality at last. and by the time
it is all finished our navy will also have
reached commanding proportions Bat
what of naval stations? Are there TO be
one of these? Secretary Herbert evi-
IDENTITY has given this matter some
thought, as was to be expec ed, and as
he does not see any chance OF acquir-
ing a coaling station from any foreign
government. though we have had scy
eral offered to us, he is going to trl
what he can do at home. On the rec
ommendation Of board appointed by
him to examine Key West and Dry Tor
tugas, with reference 10 their respective
suitablcness As coaling stations, he viii
urge upon congress the necessity Of au
appropriation of an amount sufficient
20 establish such one at the last named
place 1t is estimated that a complete
naval station can be established at Dry
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-05-01
From our special CORRESPONDENT

WASHINGTON, April 27-The House
Committee on Post.otlices and Post
rates has agreed to report fayorably
bill which will introduce an innovation
in the postal service that ought to COM
mend itself TO the general public, eSpec-
tally TO business men, because it will
prove great convenience to them. 1t
certainly Will be hailed with joy by the
postotiice department, for, if it does all
that is claimed for it, the postal reye-
nues will be increased $50, 100000 a
year, the annual deficit wiped out, and
the opportunity presented for one cent
letter postage.