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The morning news., 1897-01-27
BRIBERY TO ELECT BLACK.
THE WATSON CONTEST STILL
HANGING FIRE.

The Frnnkness of Blacks Attorney
in Admitting the BribinE of Me-
grOes the Cause of Much Discus
siOn-A Chance That the Vote OF
Richmond County May BE ThrOvzn
Out by the Republicans.
Washington. Jan. 26.--It is the purpose
of House elections committee No. 1 to-
make haste slowly, as a member ex-
pressed It to-day, in their consideration
of the contest brought by Thomas f. Wat
son, the late populist candidate for the
vice presidency, against the seat now held
by Mr.. Black from the Tenth Georgia
district For one hour and a half this
morning the committee discussed the var
ious features of the case. This discus
sion, which was purely informal, aud
which grew out of the evidence submitted
by the representatives of both gentlemen
few weeks ago, developed two important
circumstances. First. that in the city OF
Augusta the election was tainted to al
more or less degree by fraud, and, second
ly, that Mr. Black was not only not a
part to these frauds, but that SO far as
his influence extended, II was exerted in
the interest of a fair election.
The frankness with which Mr.. Blacks
attorney agreed that negroes had been
bribed to vote for the democratic candi-
date formed the basis of much discussion,
although 1t was generally agreed that no
little Of the evidence is incomplete and i'm
material, and some of the republican mem
bers went so far as TO assert that IL was
injected into the case largely by the con-
testant for the purpose Of befogging the
committed The principal consideration is
the extent of the frauds in Richmond coun-
ty and their effect upon the election. One
member OF the committee expressed the
opinion that as all the precincts in Rich
mond county were more or less tInctured
with frauds It might be necessary to
throw out their vote altogether. The same
gentleman, however, admitted that this
would be a drastic measure necessarily
DISTINGUISHING many properly qualified
and legal voters, and that 1t should bs
| adopted only as a last resort 1t Is not eA-
pected that this Will be done. In view of
| the complexities of the case, and wirh
| desire to reach conclusion that shall be
| justified wholly by the law and the facts,
| it was decided to postpone its further con-
| sideration until Tuesday Of next week, i'm
| order that the members may have bet
| ter opportunity of studying the evidence
| before report is agreed to.
The morning news., 1897-01-27

A TRAIN RUNS INTO A POND.
A Postal Clerk and "a DressmaI<er
the Only Persons Killed.

Dorchester, ". b., Jan. 26-No. express,
on the Intercolonial railway from Halifax
this morning went into Holmer's Pond, all
except the locomotive, which remained on
the track. The accident took place on a
down grade where there was a high en-
bankment The body of Miss Petregum, a
dress maker of Bloomfield Kings county,
clerk named Ed. Grombe was also killed.
DR. Il. w. Bordery, minister Of militia,
was injured alb nut the head, but says that
he expects to be able to resume his jour
ney without delay.
Senator Wood of Saekville, was also
badly shaken up but not seriously injur-
ed.
Among the injured are: Baggage Master
Thompson, Brakeman Linkletter and
Pullman Porter II. w Cole of st. John.
The morning news., 1897-01-27
STUART STILL SILENT.
lie Is Not Ready to Tell Where Corr
bett and Eitx VIII Fight.

Dallas Tex, Jan. 26.--The news that tha
Nevada legislature had passed a bill IL
censing glove contests, reached Dallas
tonight. Later It was announced that
the bill had only passed the lower house
Dan A. Stuart said to a correspondent
Of the Southern Associated Press tonight:
II have nothing to say concerning the
work Of the Nevada Legislature. have
no objection to that state or any other IL
censng glove contests. l have never an
nounced that Corbett and Fitzsimmons
would meet for their match in Nevada
am pursuing my part of the affair on the
same lines l have followed heretofore. L
am not prepared to say where the con-
test will take place. / will announce the
place in due time, and not later than Feb.
The morning news., 1897-01-27

sEELEY's SHOCKING SCANDAL.
Three of the Men Implicated In the
Affair Indicted.

New York, Jan. 26.-The grand jury to-
day indicted Herbert Il. seeley, Theodore
d. Rich and James Phipps. The indict-
ment charges misdemeanor, alleging that
the men conspired to procure people to
give an indecent performance. Seeley was
indicted for getting up the dinner and
Rich is accused of assisting him. Phpps
is the dramatic agent, who secured the
performers.
The men will not be arrested, but will be
notified to appear in general sessions to-
morrow and plead to the indictment and
give bah for trial.
District Attorney Olcott stated that the
people present at the dinner as guests are
not legally responsible, and cannot be con-
sidered as having violated the law.
No effort will be made to secure their
Indictment
The morning news., 1897-01-27
FREIGHT HOUSE IN FLAMES.
An Immense Amount of Merchandise
Destroyed With IL.

ST. Louis. Mo-. Jan. 96.-rhe newly erect
ed freight house OF the Big Four railroad,
in East st. Louis, together with an i'm
mense amount OF merchandise, was de-
stoyed by fire this afternoon. The total
loss is estimated at 10000. There Is lit
tie insurance. The fire was caused by the
explosion Of barrel Of oil.
The morning news., 1897-01-27
POSTAL PACKAGE PILFERED.
Cheyenne'S Postmaster and His SON
Arrested.

Cheyenne, wyo., Jan. 26.-Postmaster
George A. Draper and his son, Charles
A. Draper, assistant postmaster at this
place, were arrested last night charged
with the theft of a registered package
containing $500.
The registered package In question con-
tanned the surplus funds OF the Cheyenne
postodice for the lasteuuarter, and was
put up here by the postmaster for trans
mission to Chicago on the 18th instant.
MIR. Draper and his son were suspended
from service, and the Office placed in
charge OF the bondsmen.
The morning news., 1897-01-27
WEEDS HIS HOUsEK EEPER.
Chief Justice woods Marries
Propped Up in Bed.

Jackson. Miss. Jan. 26.-The marriage
Of Chief Justice Thomas Woods this even
ing, to his housekeeper, Miss Alice Bart
lett, a distant relative, was great sur
prise. Judge Woods has been confined to
his bed a week or more with grip, and
was quite sick, so that he had to be
propped on pillows and remain in bed
while the ceremony was being performed.
This is his third marriage.
The morning news., 1897-01-27
EXPLOSION AT a GAS WORKS.
The Foreman Killed and Two other
Men Fatally Injured.

Berlin, ont. Jan. pa serious expio-
sion occurred at the gas works here to-
night, killing foreman william Aldridge
and probably fatally injuring Manager
Carl Brelthaupt and an employer named
Weller. It is reported that the explosion
was caused by a workman accidentally
dropping a lighted cigar in one Of the
,1Fa
The morning news., 1897-01-27
TAMMANY's GENERAL COMMITTEE.
An Organization Perfected For the
Present Year.

New York, Jan. 26.-Tammany halls
general committees for 1897 met Tonight
and organized with Augustus w. Peters,
permanent chairman, John McColdrick,
secretary; John McQuade, treasurer, and
Robert Kelly. sergeant-at-arrns. After
the organization had been effected,
resolutions were adopted declaring that
'extravagant appropriations, increased
debt and high taxes during the past two
years of republican reform furnish con-
vincing proofs that republican officials,
whether administering the affairs of the
nation, state or municipal governments
have but two objects in view, viz: To
empty the treasury and increase the tax
burdens"
The morning news., 1897-01-27
CARPENTER sHOP FIRES CRADLE.

A Loss of 100000 From DIaxe on
Randolph street, Chicngo.
Chicago. Jan. 26.-Fire which started this
morning in the carpenter shop Of l.. Furst,
at 2lS Randolph street. damaged that and
the two adjoining buildings and caused
loss Of $4,000. The principal losers are
the Martin Betting and Mill supply Com
pany and the Magnus' Sons hops ana
brewers supply company. The buildings
are owned by the Conrad Seipp estate.
The morning news., 1897-01-27
TRACY TO FIGHT RYAN.
The Articles For the weIter weight
Battle Signed.

Syracuse, N. Y, Jan. 26.-The Ryan
Tracy fight for the welterwelght cham
pionship of the world, in Syracuse on Feb.
"a. is now an assured fact, as a telegram
was received by the local Empire Ath-
letic Club this morning, from John ID.
Hopkins of Chicago saying that Tracy
had signed the articles.
The morning news., 1897-01-27
TWENTY BUILDINGS BURNED.
The business section OF Pacific june
tIon Fire swept.

Plattsmouth. Neb., Jan. 26.-Fire early
this morning destroyed the business por-
ton OF Pacific Junction. small town.
across the river In Iowa. Twenty build
ings. including ave stores, were burned
The total loss will exceed $4,000; insur-
ance not known.
The morning news., 1897-01-27
southern RaiIway's Earnings.

New York. Jan. 26.--The Southern rail-
way earned gross for December 81 ,699. $50.
a decrease Of slSG.7SO, and net $685., ,2s2, a de-
crease Of 1919 and gross. from July 10
Dec 81, S9sSs, $50, a decrease OF s579,577, and
net SO, ,354, a decrease of $232, ,142.
The morning news., 1897-01-27
IRON FURNACE BURNED.
The Fire the Result of an Explosion
in the stack.

The Fire the HesuIf OF an Explosion
in the stack.
Columbus o., Jan. 26.-A Press special
from Jackson, o., tonight says the Star
furnace, the largest iron manufacturing
plant in the city, burned late this after
noon. The fire was caused by the burst
ing of the lower part of the stack, all
lowing the gas and molten metal to es-
cape.
Hugh Martin, who was working on the
top of the stack, was burned to crisp
He was 50 years of age, and leaves q
wife and seven children.
Frank Davik, working near the bottom
of the stack, was caught by the molten
metal and fatally burned. He is 55 years
old and has a family.
The loss to the company is not more
than $4,000, as the furnace was old-styled
and must soon have been replaced with
a new one.
The morning news., 1897-01-27
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WAR SHIPS FOR MARDI GRAs.
The Newark and Raleigh to Visit
New Orleans and Mobile.

Washington, Jan. 26.-secretary Her.
bert announced to-day that he would send
at least one war ship to New Orleans, and
another to Mobile on March /. to be pres
ent during the Mardi Gras festivities. The
vessels arc not yet selected, but the New
ark and Raleigh will probably be utilized
for the purpose. the Dolphin and Vesuvius
taking their places In hibuster patrol
duty.
The battleship Texas Is being hurried
TO completion at New York to visit CAL
weston. Feb. 16.
The morning news., 1897-01-27
-FOUR TRIALS FOR ASSAULT.
The Defendants All Negroes ana On
Iy One Acquitted.

~ One Acquitted.
Jackson, Miss, Jan. 26.-The county
court has had four cases of assault on
women in ten days, all colored.
VIII Allison was sent up for life for as
saulting woman 60 years old.
Limp Graves, one of a crowd of four,
who dragged colored girl from her
room at midnight, and carried her a quar-
ter of a mile away, where they repeatedly
outraged her, came clear, the girl testi-
flying he did not participate.
Two more of the same crowd are now
on trial, and will probably be hanged or
go up for life, as there is no question of
their guilt.
The court room was packed with inter-
ested negroes, until 1t was cleared, and
the trial ordered to continue in secret.
The morning news., 1897-01-27
TWO BLOCKS BURNED.
Six stores and Thcir Contents DeS-
troyed Mt shelburne, Ont.

shelburne, Ontario, Jan. 26.-Hannah's
and Berwicks brick blocks, which con-
tained Hannah's hardware store, Fem
wIck's jewelry store, Sawyer's shoe store,
Galbraith's jewelry store, Berwick's gen.
eral store and Canson's saddlery shop,
were burned this morning. The loss OF
100000 Is fully covered by insurance.
The morning news., 1897-01-27
FIRE IN A CARPET STORE.
The DObsOn stock at Philadelphia
Damaged $4,000.

Philadelphia, Pa, Jan. 26.-Early this
morning flames were seen issuing from
the windows on the sixth floor of the
carpet store Of John and James Dobson,
No. 500 and 81 Chestnut street The fire
was confined to this ioor-the upholstery
department., but the floors below were
badly damaged by water. A member Of
the firm said that the loss would probably
reach $4,000 and is covered by insurance.
The origin is not known.
The morning news., 1897-01-27
-FOUR BURNED TO DEATH.
Two Women and Two Children Per-
ish in a Farm House.

Two women ana TWO Chiiuren fer-
ish in a Farm House.
Beileville Mich, Jan. 26.-The farm
house of A. p. Vandawater located three
miles south of this place, was destroyed
by fire early this morning, and four per-
sons we're burned to death They were;
Mrs. Vandawater and her two children,
a boy aged and girl, aged IA years,
and Miss Anna Vandawater, a sister OF
Mr.. Vandawater.
Mr.. Vandawater was away from home,
and it was not until daylight this morning
that it was known that the house had
burn. The remains of the victims have
been recovered, but In a horribly charred
condition. 1t is not known how the fire
started, but 1t is believed it started from
an overheated stove
The morning news., 1897-01-27
CHILDREN CREMATED.
Four Negroes Perish in the Destruc-
ton of Their Home.

Curwensville, Pa, Jan. pa fire broke
out in a dwelling house owned by the Elk
Tanning Company this evening, occupied
by Moses Watson and John Webb both
colored, with their families Mrs. Webb
had gone to the store and left her chill
dren in the house, their ages being 8, T. 2
and a baby. All were burned to death.
The firemen did effective work, and when
the fire was quenched a search was made
for the bodies. They were found, but
were burned almost beyond recognition.
The origin Of the fire is unknown.
The morning news., 1897-01-27
BURLAPs IN A BLAZE.
A Loss of $4,000 TO $4,000 by Fire
In New York,

New York, Jan. ga fire this morning
in the slx-story buildings Nos. q and 70
Pearl street. occupied by Percy Kent, a
dealer in burlaps and twine, and WALTON
e. Co., liquor merchants, caused a loss 10
the occupants and buildings aRgregatlng
from $4,000 to $4,000. one OF the flremen
was badly cut on the face by falling glass.
The morning news., 1897-01-27
DEATH IN A BURNING HOTEL.
The New windsor at Fort Smith
Fired by Bursting Lamp.

Fort Smith, Ark, Jan. 26.-The New
Windsor hotel was destroyed by fire this
morning and 1. H. Pray, egg buyer for
a Chicago commission house, was burned
to death. Many of the other guests had
narrow escapes in their night clothes, and
all lost their baggage. The fire was
caused by the explosion of a lamp.
In addition to the hotel Shoptaw's bar.
ber shop Millers jewelry store and
Moore's secondhand store were burned.
The loss is $4,000, with partial insur-
The morning news., 1897-01-27

washington. Jan. 2s--Dr Bermann. tho
attending physician OF Senator George
OF Mississippi, reports his condition as
slightly improved tonight.
The morning news., 1897-01-27
TOLEDO THREATENED.
Fire Rages in the Business Section
For over Two Hours.

Tor over TWO HOurs.
Toledo, o., Jan. 26-For over two hours
this afternoon the business section of the
city was threatened with destruction by
fire. Flames broke out in the Popp liv-
cry, on St. Clair street, between the post
office and Hotel jefferson, and were with
difficulty confined TO that building. Twen-
ty-hve horses and numerous vehicles were
destroyed and the building gutted The
total loss is $4,000, with little insurance.
Fire destroyed one residence and dam
aged two others on Robinwood avenue,
involving a loss of about $4,000.
The morning news., 1897-01-27
HOTEL AND GRocERY BuRNED.


Logansport Ind, Jan. 26.-The Murdocls
hotel and Elliotts wholesale grocery bdlld-
ing burned here tonight, entailing a loss
OF between $4,000 and 100000 Many sur
rounding buildings were heavily damaged
By FIRE, water and smoke.
The morning news., 1897-01-27
canada 60 send 10000 10 IndIa.

Toronto, Jan. 26.-The Ontario govern
ment to-day decided TO grant $1,000 to-
wards the relief OF the piague-stricken
East Indians.
The morning news., 1897-01-27

Halifax, Jan. 26.-The miners strike at
Spring Hin mines was settled late tonight.
The termS are not set known.
The morning news., 1897-01-27
Great western Pottery burned.

Peru, Ind, Jan. B.-The Great Western
pottery was destroyed by FIRE this morn
ing. The loss is $4,000
The morning news., 1897-01-27
HALF A BLOC< AFLAME.
Two Fire Tugs ana Seven Fire En-
Eines Fight "a Blaze.

Milwaukee, Wis, Jan. 26.-Mlwaukee
was visited by a fire this morning which
consumed half block of small buildings
on the corner Of Wells and Westwater
streets. 1t took two fire tugs and seven
fire engines to get the flames under con-
troll. The loss will reach about $4,000.
The morning news., 1897-01-27
LIFE DOAT oAPsIzEs.
Fifteen Men Lost in the water over
North HaarbOOre.

Copenhagen, Jan. 26.-while the crew Of
a Ifeboat we're trying to rescue the crew
Of a fishing boat off North Marlboro,
Jutland, yesterday, the lifeboat was cap
sized and all hands in the boat, number
ing fifteen, were drowned.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-03-18
The Grandest Remedy.
ShtrI1 OF Sd
NASH, PHELPS & NosIER,
Attorneys.

Mr.. Il. b. Greeve, merchant, of
Chilhowie, Va, certifies that he had
consumption, was given up to die,
sought all medical treatment that
money could procure, tried all cough
remedies he could hear of, but got no
relief, spent many nights sitting up in
a chair: was induced to try DR.. Kings
New Discovery, and was cured by use
Of two bottles. For past three years
has been attending 90 business, and
says DR.. Kings New Discovery is the
graudest remedy ever made as IL has
done so much for him and also for
Others in his community. DR.. Kings
New Discovery is guaranteed for
Coughs, Colds and CONSUMPTION, IT
don't fail. Trial bottles free at A. II.
Roberts drug store. 2
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-03-18
Extra.

Mrs. VIM. Fulton was an Audubon
visitor Wednesday.
Mrs. H. A. Spring is visiting with hel
daughter at Belle PLANE.
Deputy Sheriff Carolan was at Extra
Tuesday on legal business.
Miss Kit Kelsey returned to her work
at Des Moines, Wednesday.
Geo. Sickles had some ribs broken
while coasting down hill last week.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Brinker.
hoff, Sunday, March 14th, fine girl
baby.
Miss Kate Workman visited with her
friends and relatives at this place Sat.
urday.
J. o. Howard has sold his pool room
to Chas Kness who has taken possession
of the same.
Mrs. ID. E. Stranger entertained the
Ladies Aid Society of the Christian
church, Thursday.
Chas. Bisom's little girls from
Brayton are here visiting with aunt,
Mrs. Mack Thomas.
Rev. Wissler, returned from Van
Meter, Iowa, Thursday. where he went
to see sick relative.
Mrs. Vanduser, of Menlo, is visiting
with her sister, Mrs. James Kelsey, Mrs.
James Kelsey, of this city.
Miss Bachelor will soen return from
Des Moines and will work for Mrs
Raglan in the millinery store.
The d. Rothchilds Grain Co. are
Smelling and shipping their corn which
they have cribbed at this place.
Ed Bartlett and Josh Cousins, of
Dunlap, Nebraska. are visiting friends
and relatives at this place for few
days.
Chas. Clure and family now live in the
Bruner store building and will occupy
the same until their new house is ready
for occupancy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Bush have been
enjoying visit from Mrs. Bush's sister,
Miss Myrtle Bennett, of Atlantic, and
her cousin, A. H. Barker, Of Nekamah,
Nebraska.
An auction Of young girls, middle
aged girls and old maids will be given
at the X. P. hall, March 23d, by the
Y. P. s. G. E. of the Christian church.
Refreshments will be served.
Miss Minnie Wolf has resigned her
position as book keeper at the VIM.
Walker store and has gone to Des
Moines to accept position in that city q.
Miss Eva Walker is now filling the posi-
ton.
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SherifPS Sale.
John WeIght0n,
VS..
V. 4. Horton,

John WeIghton,
VS..
V. 4. Horton,
A. n. Horton and
John NJ. Griggs.
BY virtue of a general execution, directed to
me from the Clerk OF the District Court OF
by Henry M. Gray, justice of the peace, In
and for Leroy township, of Audubon county,
Iowa, on the 1St day of February 1897, at court
then and there held by said justice In favor Of
John WeightOn. as plaintiff, and against V. +.
Horton, A. n. Horton and John M. Grlggs, as
defendants, for the sum of Forty-three Dollars,
and Thirteen Cents, (S4313), and costs taxed at
Four Dollars and Ninety Cents, ga 0), and
accruing COSTS, and Four Dollars and Thirty
one Cents, (S43D, attorneys fees; and whereas,
the said party obtaining Judgment as aforesaid
caused certified transcript thereof to be filed
in the Office of the Clerk of the District Court,
of Audubon county, OF the LIST day OF February,
A. d., 1897. | have levied upon the following
described property, taken AS the property Of
said defendant. John M. Griggs, to satisfy said
execution, tO-wit: Lots Seven () and Eight (8)
In block FOrty-SiX (Fi) in the town Of Audubon,
Audubon counfy, Iowa, aud will offer the same
for sale to the highest bidder for cash in hand,
of the court house in Audubon, at the hour of
2:IO o'clock. D. M. of sal! day when and where
due attendance will he given by the under
signed.
Dated at Audubon, this 9th day of Febrll-
AIRY. 1897.
J. ii. JONES,
Sheriff OF Said County.
j. II. MosIEK,
Attorney. 10-2
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-03-18

acres Of corn and $500. 900 acres of oats.
With the present low price of corn and
oats there is great demand for seed
wheat, and the consensus of opinion is
that Iowa will have at least $500, 900 or
1000, 900 acres of wheat. with a CORE
spending decrease in the acreage of corn
and oats, more especially corn.
This would give Iowa q total wheat
crop of at least $4,000, 900 and corn
crop of at least $4,000, 900 bushels less
than the average. In this immediate
vicinity four or five times as much
wheat as usual will be sown.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-03-18
Revenue Bill Will Pass,

Dies MONIES, March 14.-After spend
ing the entire day in discussion of the
building and loan section of the revenue
bill the senate passed it. This makes it
practically certain that the senate will
pass the revenue bill as recommended
by the committee. The house enacted
some more radical insurance laws in the
form of amendments. One deals a
death blow to insurance combines, and
provides that the insured can recover
back his premium from any insurance
company that is proved to be in COM
bination with others
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-03-18
Augusta Larrab.. Do,livsr Dead.

DIES MONIES. March 17.-Augusta
Larrabes Dolliver, wife Of Victor B.
Deliver, died in Minneapolis after a
lingering illness, originating in the
grip. Mrs. Dolliver was the eldest
daughter of Ex-Governor Larrabee Of
Clermont, and was we'll known all over
the state, having been prominent in So
cial life in Des Moines during her
fathers administration from 1886 to
1890. She was married last August to
Mr.. Dolliver, who is brother of the
congressman and is an attorney in Min
neapolis. The funeral was held at the
family home in Clermont.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-03-18
Atlantic Bank Meets Claims.

ATLANTIC, Ia, March 15.-James B.
Bruff, the receiver of the Bank of At.
lantic, will today pay off claims on the
bank amounting to $4,000. This re.
duces the liabilities from $205, 900 to
$4,000. The reduction includes $780,.
900 in notes; etc., held by other banks.
Thus far in the disposal of the banks
property the receiver has not touched
the bulk of F. H. Whitney's personal
property, which was decided to the bank
at the time of the assignment. Mr..
Bruff says that if this property can be
sold for even medium price there will
be sufficient money to pay all indebted
ness.