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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-08-27

and, in alliance with France and Tur
key, compelled the ST. Petersburg gov.
eminent to give up its intention of seiz-
ing Constantinople. In 1856 size
entered into war against China and
Persia, both of which countries were
eventually compelled to accede to Brit
aims demand. The mutiny of the In
dian army, in 1857, was suppressed ef-
fectually at her request, but she after
ward instituted many reforms in her
Asiatic empire, thereby preventing a
repetition of the horrors of the fiftics.
Humanitarian enterprises of every de-
scription received her active support,
both as a woman and as n sovereign;
and the great railway system of the
United Kingdom was established with
her direct assistance. Like almost every
other old-world ruler, the queen has
repeatedly been the mark of would be
assassins. The first attempt on her life
was made by Edward Oxford, who dis
charged two pistols at her and Prince
Albert, as they were proceeding up
Constitution hill in an open phaeton
from Buckingham palace, June 10, 1910.
He stood within few yards of the car
riage, but no one was injured. Oxford
was sent to an insane asylum and Get
at liberty in 1868, on condition of going
abroad On the 27th of June, 1850. a
fellow named Pate tried to initiate OK
ford, but the queen escaped unframed.
On February 20, 1871, Arthur OConDcr,
boy IS years of age, entered Buclling-
ham palace with an unloaded pistol, and
threatened to shoot the queen. He was
apprehended and sentenced to inn
prisonment and logging. The last nt-
tempt at assassination was that by Ro-
derrick Maclean, who, on March 10, 1852.
shot at the queen at the Great Western
railway station at Windsor. He was
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-08-27
What Mohair and Alpaca Are.

Mohair is the fleece of the Angora
goat, grown in the orient and at the
Cape, and is the most lustrous fiber
known. In it's natural state it is white,
and can consequently be dyed to any
color. Alpaca is the fleece of the animal
of that name, also Of the goat family
Qlama is a near relation), and is grown
in South America. In it's natural state
it is black, brown or piebald, with very
small proportion of white. Consequent
ly it can only be dyed a darker color,
generally black. Whenever, therefore.
you see a luster dress which is lighter
than dark gray, you may be sure it is
mohair, especially if it has peculiar
sparkle which is something like that
of newly broken piece of lump sugar.
Alpaca, being somewhat finer and soft
er than mohair, is mostly used for coat
Innings, but it is also made into dress
goods in it's natural gray. 1t was in
PRODUCED and intended for Innings, but
was taken up by whim of fashion for
dresses and had q great run 80 years
ago. It's popularity gave the name OF
alpaca in rough and ready way to all
bright goods, although most of them
are made from mohair, and many of
them from English wool. - st. Louis
Globe Democrat
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-08-27
VICTORIA MAY RETIRE.
Englands Queen Weary of Per-
forming Oficial Duties.
A Few of the Notable Events in the Ven
cradle Sovereign's Career-Character-
istics of the Prince OF Wales
and Duke of York.
Especial letter.

Twice within Is months the rumor
that Queen Victoria contemplated re-
firing from Great Britian's throne has
come across the ocean. When the state
ment was made early in 1895 it was
discrcdited in all well-informed circles,
hut the latest report seems to be based
on substantial grounds and an an
nouncement of the queens withdrawal
from active political life may be en-
pected any day. 1t is hardly probable,
however, that the queen contemplates
abdication. She is a woman of re-
markable pride and, in spite of physical
debility, great stickler for etiquette.
Should she decide to rid herself of the
cares of state she will insist upon re-
naming queen and the prince of Wales
will perform her functions possibly un-
der the title of regent, but he will not
become king of Great Britain as long as
his mother NAV live.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-08-27

less and discouraged. But the young
girl, whose succession was viewed with
SO much alarm, developed into one Of
the ablest rulers of the world. Without
being ltra-conservative, she insisted
upon the observation of every form and
ceremony calculated to inspire respect
for the monarchy, and, at the same time,
granted many privileges to the common
people the bestowal of which had been
fought desperately by her stubborn
predecessors, the Georges. Her mar
riage, February 10, 1910, to her cousin,
Prince Albert of SaXe-Gotha, with
whom she had long been deeply in love,
was not received favorably by her SUBJ
jects, who did not become reconciled to
it until after the princes death, De-
ccmber IA, 1861. Then it began to dawn
upon the cordid British minds that there
might be such thing as love, after all;
and cities, villages and hamlets joined
in expressing sympathy for their be-
reavcd queen. The noble gentleman
who, in his lifetime, had been ridiculed
and lampooned by duke and pauper,was
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-08-27
A FoUR-YEAR-oLD.

A four-year-olds baby,
Whatever you do or say.
You may rig him out in roundabout
AMI teach him the time of day:
AZ his muscles grow he will buster and
blow
Till you think him an army of men;
Until short of breath you may love him
And declare ea,n "k's his father again."
But. whether you will, he's baby still.
Whatever you do or say.
four-year-old's baby,
Whatever you do or say.
out
In the yard the livelong day;
He may put on his hat and his coat and
all that.
And button his shoes with a hook:
He may swagger and strut and pretend to
be, but
No matter how big he may look
He's baby still, whether you will,
Whatever you do or say.
A four-year-old's a baby
Whatever you do or say.
Seventy times day;
If he cries when he's hurt, all covered with
dirt,
You'll gather him up in your arms,
Nor kisses refuse to cover the bruise
And quiet his fearful alarms
For whether you will, he's baby still,
Whatever you do or say.
William S. Lord, in Chicago Record.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-08-27

be willing to take the responsibility Of
recommending that the work be taken
up and honestly completed.
That is only sample of the methods
employed by INSCRIPTIONS men to get
money from the treasury without rem
dering an equivalent for 1t. We recent
~ have found another little steal going
on; and it is OF such petty nature that
nobody would have suspected it. We
are not surprised when we see men
reaching for hundreds of thousands or
millions: but we never expect men TO
undertake little jobs for n few thousand
dollars. In other words, little thieves
do not abound among men who have
attained positions and secured reccg-
milton before the executive depart
mcnts, or who have the privilege of do
ing business on Capitol hill. The Lost
discovery of corruption involves only
the sum of $4,000; and out of that the
contractor could not have made more
than $4,000, although he might have
made at least ZOO If he had done his
work honestly.
Opposite this city, on the Virginia
heights. there is cavalry post called
Fort Myer. 1t il near Arlington ceme-
terry, and in plain view of Washington.
For several years there has been consid-
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-08-27

aggregate appropriations amounted to
nearly $2,000,000. About ten years ago
the tunnel was ready for use, and be-
fore turning the water into this viaduct
the guartermaster general caused an
inspection, and he made an honest re-
port. Everybody was amazed to learn
that The enormous sum of $2,000.000
had been actually thrown away. The
tunnel was useless, and had been con-
structed not Tor the purpose of carry
ing water, but for the purpose of rob-
bling the government. The hole in the
ground was there, but the brick work
lining was an awful botch. Common
plaster instead of cement had been
used Great holes above the brick work
were left untitled; and the pressure Of
water would have broken down the
brick lining almost Immediately. The
contractors cared nothing for that.
All they wanted was TO have the tunnel
accepted by the government, so tina;
they could draw their final moneys
from the treasury, and get away from
Washington rs soon as possible.
The tunnel is still there. 1t has
never been used, and it cannot be used
without the expenditure of at least an
other million dollars. Moreover, other
appropriations might be misspent in
that same hole: and nobody seems to
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-08-27
Second In Succession.

Next in succession to the prince of
Wales is George, duke of York, who was
born June 3, 1865. He is the second
child of the prince end princess of
Wales, their eldest son, Albert Victor,
having died January IA, 1892. Albert
Victor was engaged to Princess Mary
of Teck, and after his death George
took his place not only in the line OF
succession. but also as the bridegroom
of his fiancee, the marriage occurring
on July 6, 1893. The duke of York is
known as "the sailor prince" and is
well liked, although he is said to be far
from perfect in his manners or morals.
G. w. WEIPPIERT.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-08-27
Albert Edward, Prince OF Wales.

Should the prince of Wales he APP
pointed regent, as has been reported,
he would be the real head of the ma
ton, except in name. And he would
be the most popular male ruler Eng
land has had for nearly a century and
u half. Albert Edward was born in
buckingham palace November D, 1871.
He studied under private tutors, passed
one session at the University of Edin-
burgh, spent year at Oxford, and
pursued four-years' course of study
at Cambridge. In 1858 he was made
Il colonel in the British army and de-
voted some time to the study of mill
tary tactics in camp at the Curraugh.
Two years later he visited Canada and
the United States, being received in
both countries with great enthusiasm.
The position of heir-apparent is never
a pleasant one. It's incumbent cannot
take part in politics, and tradition for
bids him to participate in the affairs
of state. These conditions in measure
wrecked the princes life, which has
been of an ornamental character alto
gether. Among the sporting fraternity
of the continent he is known as high
roller" This sobriqUet he has earned
by years of devotion to the gaming
table and the betting ring, two pas
times which have frequently placed
him in financial straits. Parliament
relieved him several times, as did also
wealthy friends, among them the late
Baron Hirsch, who bequeathed to his
highness $1,O00,000 in unpaid notes.
The only serious pursuit which he has
followed is freemasonry, his craftsmen
having repeatedly honored him with
election to the grandmastership of
England. On March 10, 1868, the prince
married Princess Alexandra of Den
mark. Their married life has not been
without bitterness. The princess, like
all the other girls of the Danish royal
family, was brought up to look upon
lapses of all kinds with horror. and
the innumerable scandals with which
her husbands name has been connect
ed are said to have soured her naturally
sweet disposition. Among the women
of England the princess of Wales is
immensely popular, as she is not only
I model wife but at the same time one
of the best dressers in Europe.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-08-27
Cold SIaw Dressing.

The simplest is to add to two large
tablespoonfuls of whipped sweet cream,
two of sugar and twice that amount
of vinegar with : 1t to taste. Again, a
simple French dressing is good over
cabbage. So is that made by beating
the yollSs of three hard boiled eggs to
paste, then seasoning with one small
teaspoonful of French mustard, half
n teaspoonful of salt and pinch Of
cayenne pepper. After these ingredi-
ents are well mixed, gradually add.
while stirring, enough vinegar to make
the dressing the consistency of cream.
Pour this over one pint of chopped or
shredded cabtage.-Good Housekeep'
ing.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-08-27

held up to the world as pattern of
man and husband. The praise came too
late, however, to please the queen, who
showed her devotion to the memory OF
her consort by remaining faithful to it.
During their 81 years of married life
the queen and her consort were blessed
with nine children, all of whom are liv-
ing except Leopold, duke of Albany,
who died March %, 1884, and Princess
Alice, wife of Grand Duke Frederick
William of Hesse, who died December
IA, 1873. The children still living are
Albert Edward, prince of Wales, the
duke of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha; the duke
of Connaught; the empress Frederick of
Germany; Princess Christian of Den
mark; Princess Louise, wife of the
marquis of Lorne, and Princess Beatrice
whose husband, Prince Henry of Bat
tenberg, died recently in South Africa.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-08-27
Attempts on the Queens Life.

The momentous political events, in
which Queen Victoria took an active
part, can be counted by the score. IN
her reign the population of the moth
er country increased from 26,000,OOo TO
close on 100000 and that of the col
onies has grown from 100000 to H.
100000. AS empress of India her rule
extends over nearly 100000 square
miles, with population of 275,ooo,Oeo.
In 1854 she declared war against Russia,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-08-27
Has Reigned Nearly sixty Years.

Queen Victoria's reign has been one
of the most beneficial in the history of
Great Britain. When she was born,
May IA, 1919, in Kensington palace, the
daughter of the impoverished Edward,
duke of Kent, there were several lives
between her and the succession; and
when she assembled the throne on June
20, 1887, the people of England felt rest
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-08-27

committed for high treason. Some
what more pleasant than these occur
rcnces was the queens experience with
an eccentric miser, named John Cam
den Neild, who was so pleased with her
personality and public acts that he he
AupnSt 30 1872
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-08-27
Height of Fame.

"Was nc famous man."
Famous. Why, my dear sir they're
even talking of naming new bicycle
after him."-Chicago Post
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-15

the disputed territory" and they. welcome the
conflict" They do not say that the victory
Is already secured. that the enemy Is on the
run. and that, In the familiar phrase OF the
day. Il Is all over but the shouting. observe
what It Is that they are ready for. They wei
come the conflict" There IL no boasting III
their message. 1t Is n pledge OF unfalter'hg
consistency on the part Of men who are used
to political fighting and whose victories already
won show the stuff OF which they are made
When confidence proceeds from such an ex-
perience and such temper as this 1t Is the
best possible guarantee Of success
The Republicans Of Lincoln feel the same as
surance with regard to the Nation that they
feel with regard to their own neghborhood ana
the home Of the Democratic nominee. Tor the
reason that they rely upon the existence OF the
same spirit everywhere We do not believe
that they will be disappointed, or that 1t Is
really necessary to hold them up to all the
country as an example Of courage and energy.
But II Is a pleasure to do so, and there may be
localities where the thought OF their zeal Will
have an inspiriting effect. They are fellow
townsmen Of Mr. Bryan, and doubtless fully
appreciate whatever good qualities he may pos
sess But the kindly sentiment Of ncighbor-
hood has not perverted or slenced them. On
the contrary, their special situation has deep
encd their sense Of duty, and will only make
1.-The organization more enthusiastic and deter
"mined than ever" 1t is a fine demonstration
Of fidelity and a cheering omen.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-15
Nssu91crk Dailu Vribr'ts
rouNDEp BY HORACE GREELEY.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 10. 1896
SIXTEEN PAGES
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

rOpCICN-A lunatic named FRANCOIS shot
two blank cartridges at President Faure OF
France at the Longchamp review, creauns
great excitement. but inficting no injury =
The Christians in Crete have decided 10 estao
lish an Assembly excluding Turks " INV
tennis tournament at Niagara Falls was opened
Two large barges were wrecked IN the -
Lawrence near BrOckville. ont
rONESTIC Secretary Herbert, OF the Navy
Denartment and Assistant Secretary Hanlhh' Vi
the Treasury Department announced that 'he!
would not support the platform and nominees Oh
the Chicago Convention; Charles s. Fairchild'
Mr. CIeyeland's former Secretary Of the Treas
NY also TONED the boilers. - Mr.. Hanna
nassed a busy day preparing for the meeting Oh
the Republican National Executive Committee
TODAY: Mr. Payne was the only member OF the
committee who reached Cleveland. - MT.
Rrvan's presence in Salem. H. his birthplace
aroused great enthusiasm among his old nelgh-
bors: In the evening he went to Centraha 10 at
tend a meeting - The Addicks wing OF the
Republican party in Delaware held It's state Con-
yention in Dover - Delegates 10 the Chrls-
tan Endeayor Convention visited Mount Vernon
and held services at the tomb Of Washington.
Two patients in st. Joseph's Hospital, Phil
adeIpbia were robbed Of money and jewels
valued at 100000
CITY AND SUBURBAN.-An exciting meet
ING of the Republican County Committee was
held. - More Democrats announced that
they would bolt the National ticket. - The
Glencairn won the second Of the international
races for half-rater yachts on the Sound -
The Mallory Line steamship Colorado came into
collision with a mud scow in the Bay and had to
be beached to prevent her from sinking. -
Stocks were weak and lower.
THE Neutrality-suspicious. for to-day: Light
showers. The temperature yesterday: Highest.
81 degrees; lowest, II; average. a.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-15
THE ATTACK UPON II. FAURE.

"Nlen loud against all forms of power" are
busy In many lands Only few weeks ago the
Shah Of Persia was murdered. An Anarchist
bomb in Spain destroyed several lives, In the
sheer wantonness Of hatred. Then came re-
newed plotting against the Emperor Of Russia
A week ago a National Convention" at Chi
cago denounced the right of the Government
to suppress rioting and to protect property from
the spoliation Of the mob; and fortnight hence
an international gathering in London will be
supplementing the work Of that mt Chicago
with lurd diatribes against all rights OF prop
erty and hoarse peans in praise Of dynamite.
To-day announcement is made Of another, hap
PLY impOtent attempt to murder the President
Of the French Republic.
Not much is yet made known about this
latest wOuld-be assassin save that he seems TO
be a prosperous and intelligent man. He once
before endeavOred to get hearing on some
supposed grievances by dscharging pistol in
the Chamber OF Deputies. and now says he did
not mean to kill NJ. Faure. but merely snapped
blank cartridges mt him to attract his attention.
That Is not an acceptable plea. A man who
goes about swapping revolvers at his fellows
Is n dangerous mscreant, whose proper place
Is behind prison walls. The blank cartridge ex-
cuse has, moreover, been made before, when
the fact was that ball cartridge had been used,
but the mark had been missed. The prcsump-
tiOn Is that such Is the present case. 1t will
rest with the prisoner to prove that the car
trdges were blank and that he had no evil In
tent-nOt an easy thing to do. Until he does
so, he stands convicted Of n deliberate attempt
at murder.
Meantime the sincere congratulations OF every
lover Of law and order will 60 out to NJ. Faure
upon his happy escape from harm. He occu-
pies place OF power and honor, and Of bless
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-15
ENGLAND ~ EGYPT.

England will not fold her Egyptian tents
Ike the Arabs, and as silently steal away out
of that country because France and Russia
want her to. She may generally interpret their
territorial wishes Of sinister origin and in
opposition to her own interests. She Is about
as likely to give up Gibraltar. But even that
proposition has been discussed as a possibility,
her compensate being n footing on the African
coast opposite. So far however. she holds on
to the Pillars Of Hercules rs we'll rs to the Nile
Valley, and notwithstanding the report that
France has formulated proposition for the
termination Of her occupancy Of the latter. she
is quite likely to do so for some time to come.
II her present Dongola expedition turns out sue
cessful, of which ehere Is every prospect, It
will greatly extend her influence In Eastern
Africa, which is apparently destined to become
paramount from the Mediterranean to the Cape
of Good Hope.
1t will be In the interest Of the Dark Con-
tinent, as we'll rs Of civilization at large. that
It should be So France has no business In
Egypt unless she Is prepared to advance the
contention that 1t lies on the road to NADIA
gascar, but If 1t comes to that, she has no bust
ness in Madagascar. So long as any foreign
influence is to be dominant in the land Of the
Pharaohs, that Of England Is the least objec-
tionable serving all interests as we'll as they
can be served, so far modern experience
throws any light on the subject The country
is much better Off under British leading strings
than 1t has been In any recent period, and al
though It is severely taxed the burden Is rather
lightened than increased and It Is no longer
collected by the aid Of the bastinado as 1t used
to be from time immemorial. Mizraim has been
doomed to foreign captivity and control since
Memnon first saluted the sunrise, but there
Is no evidence that In all that time she has been
under more benefcent and sautary rule than
that Of England.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-15

ing 10 humanity. But II Is to him place or
trial and OF peril. His next predecessor put
one fell victim to an nssasSlns knlIe. Ils
Immediate predecessor was frightened Into re-
signing office lie himself has been In peril
from would-b be murderers three times before
the present, and has been more than once as
sailed. In person and In family. by the scarcely
less deadly tongue of malicious libel. Being
a man Of the people," he Is an especial object
OF hatred to those demngogueled miscrennts
who wish to substitute mob rule for temperate
popular authority Yet he remains steadfast
and serene. giving the best service of his life
to the fatherland. and fearing not even to seal
that service with his hearts blood
1t Is not n light thing to occupy such place
when men throughout the land and through
out the world are pushing propaganda OF as
sassnatIon And that is just what they are
doing Every Anarchist and Socialist harangue
against authority Is an Indictment to strike
down the representatives of authority. They
NAV not always appear such In literal terms.
But that Is their spirit and it Is their spirit
that influences the Listener. When the dema-
cogue cries that property is robbery. he tempts
the unthinkng and perhaps half-crazy nearer
to 90 out and seize or destroy the property OF
his nelghbors When he declares that all gov
eminent is tyranny. and that the tit doom OF
the tyrant IL DEATH he prompts the listening
crank to become murderer. Such influences
are not unknown here. They are rife In France.
Against them Felix Faure stands with all the
might of an heroic nature. bulwark OF ra-
tional authority and undertaking justice. AS
such he commands the sympathy and admira-
ton Of mankind, as his assannts receive Its
hatred and condemnation.