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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-01-27

Bread riots have occurred at Ancona,
Italy, following q request made on the
mayor for a reduction in the price of
bread.
Exports to America from north Ger
many showed falling off during the
last quarter of s3,2a1,s13, principally in
sugar.
Great Britain has again declined to
reopen the sealing question.
The British steamer Herbert foun-
dered on the County Down coast and
seven of the crew were drowned.
The Spanish troops are dying in large
numbers of yellow fever in Cuba. At
Sagua about 1000 are sick.
The Spanish forces attacked the in
surgent camp hospital at Rio Hondo.
Cuba, and several women and many sick
soldiers were put to death.
Shocks of earthquake were Of almost
daily occurrence at San Domingo. doing
great damage to property.
Mrs. Katherine Forsythe, we'll
known actress, formerly of Philadel-
phia, died in London.
All the. plantations near Union and
De Reyes. in Matanzas province, Cuba,
have been burned by the insurgents.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-01-27
AGREEMENT REACHED.
Outline of Basis of Settlement Be-
tween Germany and China.

Outline of Basis of Settlement Be-
tween Germany and China.
Washington, Jan. ia cable dis
patch has just been received at the Chi
nese legation from the Tsung Ii Yamen,
Picking, to the following effect: A set
Element of the difficulties with Germany
has been effected. Kiao-Chou bay is to
be leased, belt surrounding the bay
extending 100 Ii (about 30 miles) to be
the boundary. All the German troops
outside the prescribed limits are to be
withdrawn. Two of the culprits charged
with the murder of the missionaries are
to be punished with death, and the rest
with imprisonment. Permission will be
granted for the building of churches in
the cities of Tai Ming, Tsao Chow Flu
and Chou Yeh, and dwelling houses for
the missionaries in the districts of Tsao
Hien and Shan Hen will be erected,
for which purpose a sum of 225 900 taels
will be allowed. This amount is to be
taken also as a compensation for the
killing of the missionaries. The sane
ton of the throne has been obtained to
the above mode of settlement.
London. Jan. 2O.-A special dispatch
from Picking says China is ready to
open three new treaty ports and to
agree 70 an extension of railway into
Yun-Nan province, but declines to con-
sent to the exclusion of other powers
than England from the Yang-Tse-
Kiang valley.
London, Jan. 20.-Sir Michael Hicks
Beach, chancellor of the exchequer,
speaking at Bristol Wednesday, an
nounced that China had approached
England for assistance to pay the Jap
anese indemnity, and that the negotia-
tons were still pending. The news
paper statements on the subject he
characterized as inaccurate and incom-
plete. The government was not
ashamed of these negotiations, and be-
lieved the country would approve them.
He could see no reason why foreign
powers should object; but if the nego-
| tiations failed, Great Britain would
take her stand on existing treaty
| rights
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-01-27

There is more Catarrh in this section of
the country than all other diseases put to-
gether, and until the last few years was
years doctors pronounced it local disease,
and prescribed local remedies, and by con-
stantly failing to cure with local treatment,
pronounced it incurable. Science has proven
catarrh to be constitutional disease, and
therefore requires constitutional treatment.
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by F. J.
Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio, is the only
constitutional cure on the market. 1t is
taken internally in doses from 10 drops to
teaspoonful. 1t acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system. They
offer one hundred dollars for any case it
fails to cure. Send for circulars and testi-
monials. Address F. j. Cheney & Co., To-
ledo, 0. Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-01-27
FOREIGN.


William W. Ashby, of Norfolk. Va.
United States consul at Colon, and four
other persons were drowned while
boating.
1t is stated in Havana that Gen.
Blanco will resign soon. as the govern
ment at Madrid is dissatisfied with his
policy.
Forty persons were killed and eight
injured by an explosion of gas in a
mine in the Tagenrog district in Russia.
1t is announced that Great Britain
is determined. even at the cost of war,
to keep the door of Chinese commerce
open to England.
Sig. Nicolini, husband of Nine. AIDE
lima Patti Nicolini, died at Pau. France.
kilograms from most of the. large
towns in France show that the anti
Jewish crusade is assuming most men
acing proportions.
Riots occurred in Paris between stu
dents and anarchists and the troops
were compelled TO clear the streets. The
trouble was over an anti-Semitic meet
ing in which banners were displayed
bearing the inscription. death to the
Jews"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-01-27
A WEEKS RECORD
All the News of the Past Seven
Days Condensed.
HOME AND FOREIGN ITEMS
News of the Industrial Field, Personal
and Political Items, Happenings
at Home and Abroad.
HOME AND FOREIGN ITEMS
THE NEWS FROM ALL THE WORLD
CONGRESSIONAL.
Proceedings OF First Regular Session

Proceedings of First Regular Session.
The features of the proceedings In the
senate on the nth were the speech by Sen
ator Wolcott (Col), chairman of the BIZ
metallic commission, upon the negotia-
lions with European countries relative to
international bimetallism and the passage
Of the Lodge bill restricting immigration
into the United States. Senator Hanna, of
Ohio, took the oath of office. :. In the house
the consideration Of the army appropria-
ton bill was not completed. Mr.. Lewis
(Wash.) made q speech in denunciation Of
trusts, which, he declared, were threaten
ing the liberties Of the country.
The urgent deficiency appropriation bill
was passed In the senate on the 18th and
resolution providing that bonds Of the
United States may be paid In standard Sill
yer dollars was favorably reported. In
executive session Senator Morgan occu-
pied the time in a plea for the annexation
Of Hawaii. In the house Mr.. De Almond
(Mo) offered as an amendment to the dip
1omatic and consular appropriation bill
resolution for the recognition Of Cuban
belligerency which caused an exciting de-
bate, but no action was taken. The Indian
appropriation bill ($7. 527, 2OD was reported
and the army bill was passed.
Senator Morgan continued his speech in
advocacy Of the ratification OF the Ha-
waiian annexation treaty in the executive
session Of the senate on the 18th. A joint
resolution was introduced providing for the
appointment of commission to make a
survey of ship canal from the lower part
of Lake Michigan to the Wabash river.
In the house a resolution was introduced
to provide for a minister of the United
States to Cuba The question of granting
belligerent rights to the Cuban insurgents
was argued A bill to authorize the secre-
tafy of the treasury to purchase the Kan
sas Pacific division Of the Union Pacific
railroad was introduced.
Senator Morgan concluded his four-days'
speech in the senate on the goth on the
Hawaiian treaty. Senator Teller's resolu-
ton providing for the payment Of bonds
of the United States in silver at the OPP
tion Of the government was discussed.
In the house the consular and diplomatic
appropriation bill was passed after the
close Of the debate on the Cuban question.
Speaker Reed stamped as false an asser-
tion made by Mr. Bailey, the floor leader
of the democrats, and turmoil ensued for
q time,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-01-27
PERSONAL. AND POLITICAL.

Augustin Cossio, the father of Evan
gelina Cisneros, has arrived in New
York from Havana, having been re-
leased by Gen. Blanco.
Chauncey Nj. Depew has been elected
president of the Republican club of New
York
Truman H. Handy, of Cleveland, o.,
the oldest banker in the United States
who is actively engaged in business,
celebrated his ninety first birthday.
James E. Berry, known in life as the
tramp millionaire, died in Paducah, KY.
from the effects of fall.
Ex-Congressman Benjamin s. Hooper
died suddenly at Farmville, Va.
Scott Leighton, famous animal
painter, died in Boston.
Mrs. John Shepard, of Sturgis, Mich,
died of heart disease while sitting read
ing her Bible.
The populist state committee decided
ON January 20 for the state convention
of that party at Topeka, Kan.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-01-27
Cuban Leaders Surrender.

Havana, Jan. 81. = The Spanish au-
thorities report that the insurgent gen.
eral Masso PARA, with the forces
under his command, have surrendered
at Formento to the Spanish general,
Aguirre, and Senior Marcus Garcia. gov
ernor of Santa Clara province. The in
surgents are said to haveformed in line
and delivered up their arms according
to the ordinance, shouting: "Long
live Spain!" Long live the queen re-
gent!" Long live Spanish Cuba!" ard
Long live autonomy" Gen. Massc
PARA is said to be brother of Bar
tolome Masso, the Cuban president.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-01-27
JOSEPH M'KENNA.

fitted for the high office of supreme
court justice on the ground of a want of
legal attainments. He commented at
length upon this latter document and
was interrupted by Senator Perkins
(Cal), who read published defense
of Judge McKenna, giving statistics to
show that he had not, as judge of the
California federal court, beenmore fire.
quently reversed by superior tribunals
than had other judgesof the same rank.
Senator Allen did not insist upon roll
call when the vote was taken and the
vote was overwhelmingly favorable to
confirmation
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-01-27

difficult to preach, and concfaded to try
DR.. Ayers Cherry Pectoral. The first bottle
gave me great relief; the second, which
am now taking, has relieved me almost
entirely of all unpleasant symptoms. To
ministers suffering from throat troubles,
I recommend DIR. Ayers Cherry Pectoral.
prevention is better than cure" A
bottle of DIR. Ayers Cherry Pectoral kept
in the house, will efcctually prevent the
roofing of cold and its consequent devel-
opement into some dangerous malady.
This remedy has no equal in Bronchial
troubles. The most stubborn cases have
yielded to its use. 1t is equally effective
for Asthma, Group, Whooping Cough, and
every disease that attacks the throat or
lungs. For years DR.. Ayers Cherry Pee
toral has been put up only in large size
bottles. at a price of $I.oo. To meet an
increasing demand for smaller sized
package the remedy can now be obtained
in half-size bottles, at half price-5o cents.
Send for DR.: Ayers curebook (free) and
you will get clearer idea of the great
value of DR.. Ayers Cherry PICTORIAL Ad-
dress ]. c. Aver Co., Lowell, Mass.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-01-27
It's Not Cold in the South.

The weather this season in the South has
been all that could be desired, and all who
have already reached the resorts of Florida
and the Gulf Coast are charmed with their
locations. The Louisville & Nashville Rail-
road Company's arrangements for through
service of sleeping cars and Coaches from
Northern cities are unsurpassed this winter.
Tourist tickets, good to return until May
3lst, are on sale by this line from all points.
at low rates. For full particulars write to
Louisville Ky, or J. X. Ridgely, N. W. P.
A, Chicago, Ill.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-01-27
DOM

The visible supply of grain in the
United States on the 18th was: Wheat,
1885, 900 bushels; corn. Al ,134 900 bush
els; oats, 1909, 900 bushels; rye, 4,151,-
900 bushels; barley, 1859 600 bushels.
Fire destroyed the Yester block at
McKeesport, Pa, causing loss of
$500, 900.
Southern cities report encouraging
prospects in all lines Of trade for the
new year.
1t is proposed to turn the Erie canal
over to the federal government.
Three children of Robert Alexander, Of
Dorchester, Mass, were found dead in
bed, having been asphyxiated by gas.
G. T. Forms, a farmer from near CO.
lumbus, O., was robbed of ST 200 by two
women who enticed him into saloon
In Chicago.
John Matthews, a grocer, murdered
with a Ratchet his wife and two chill
dren in New York and then killed him
self. Dependency was the cause.
The Martin A. Ryerson building in
Chicago. occupied by business firms,
was partially burned. the loss being
100000.
Wertheimer & Co., glove manufac-
turers, failed in New York for 100000.
A strike in New England cotton mills
against reduction in wages affects
over 100000 persons.
The United States supreme court
says the heirs of man who commits
suicide when in sound mind cannot re-
cover on n life insurance policy.
A pure food and drug congress will
meet in Washington March 20 to urge
congress to pass pure food and anti
adulteration law.
A passenger train on the Central Pa
cifc jumped the track near Colfax, CAL,
and Engineer Hackett and Fireman
Lightner were killed and other persons
were injured.
More than 30 employees of the Adams
Express company in New York city
have been arrested for stealing.
The American Association of Invent
ors and Manufacturers in session in
Washington elected Francis Fl. Rich
ards, of Hartford, Conn, president.
Six sailing vessels which started from
Honolulu 16 days ago all arrived in San
Francisco within few hours of each
other.
An act to prevent the marriage Of
first cousins has passed the Kentucky
legislature.
The senate committee of the Ohio leg
islature has begun an investigation
into the charges of bribery made dur
ing the recent senatorial contest.
The exports of domestic merchandise
for December last amounted to $685.
1s1,743, am increase as compared with
December, 1896, of over $7,0OO,OO0. For
the IL months the increase was over
$93,0o0,ooO. The imports during De-
cember amounted to $51 ,514, 733, and for
the ~ months the increase was about
So, 100000.
The exchanges at the leading clearing
houses in the United States during
the week ended on the 14th aggregated
$1,44s, O02, 120, against $1,4lS, $3.50, 759 the
previous week. The increase compared
with the corresponding week of 1897
was 37.6.
Archey Lockeley (colored), triple
murderer was hanged at Richmond, Va.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-01-27
"Intimidation "Deaned.

Boston. Jan. 21. - Judge Sheldon, of
the superior criminal court, has de-
cided point of law which is of much
Importance to labor organizations. He
ruled that the word intimidation" as
used in the statute means "threats to
use force" and does not mean "threats
to leave work" or "threats to refuse to
work wifi others
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-01-27
Mutually Unpleasant.

There was once an Irishman who had a
marked, was can offense to the landscape"
Next to his LONELINESS his poverty was the
most conspicuous thing about him. Hence
the unsympathetic comment of neighbor.
Glow are We, Pat?" he said.
Nightly bad" was the reply; 'sure tits
starvation that's starin' me in the face"
''Is that so?" rejoined his friend. "Sure
-Binghamton On. W Leader.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-01-27

No class Of people is 50 liable to throat
trouble as the great class who make up the
Gospel ministry. The strain put upon the
vocal organs by constant exercise; the
sudden change from heated building to
the cool air when the vocal organs are IN
a state of complete relaxation; the fact
that minister feels impelled to use his
voice when actors and lecturers would
take the needed rest; these are among tnS
reasons why "Clergymen's sore throat
Is known as special disease. The Rev:
z. NJ. Brawley, d. D., District Secretary OF
the American Baptist Publication Society,
writes from Petersburg, Va, the account
of an experience of his own which is PROM
table reading to those afflicted with Bron-
chia1 or other throat troubles. The sub
stance of the letter Is as follows:
PETERSBURG, VA.
]. c. AVER Co.,
DEAR SIRs: Three months ago took
a violent cold which resulted in an attack
of acute bronchitis. I put myself under
medical treatment, and at the end of two
months was no better. I found 1t very
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-01-27
NOMINATION CONFIRMED.

Senate Seats Joseph McKenna On
Supreme Bench.
Washington, Jan. 22.-The senate on
Friday confirmed the Nomination of
Joseph McKenna to be associate JUS
tice of the supreme court of the United
States. In the executive session Sem
ator Allen (pop., Neb.) had before him
the charges filed with the committee on
judiciary, which he read at length.
These comprised large number of let
tiers, some resolutions and the protest
of lawyers and judges of the Pacific
coast charging that McKenna is un-
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-01-27
A New Crazy Sect In Conn e cticut.

A lot of fanatics in the State recently i'm
mersed an old rheumatic woman bodily in
the water to 'heal her" as they said. She
nearly died in consequence. How much bet
ter it would have been to have treated the
poor old woman for her infirmity with Hos,
letters Stomach Btters, which not only
cures rheumatism, but prevents kidney COM
plant and remedies dyspepsia, constipation,
liver trouble and nervous prostration. Give
it a systematic trial
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-01-27
Earthquakes in San Domingo.

New York, Jan. 20.-The Clyde line
steamer Cherokee, which has just ar
rived from San Domingo ports, brings
details of the recent earthquakes which
have occurred with frequency. since
December 2 last. Great damage has
been caused throughout the whole
country and the inhabitants were
driven from their homes in a panic.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-01-27
S4OO For New Names!

The Salzer Seed Co. want suitable names
for their l7-inch long corn and White Dat
prodigy. You can win this $500 easily. Gaia.
logue tells all about it. Seed potatoes only
$3.50 barrel. $500 in prizes!
SEND THIS NOTICE AND 10 CTs. IN STAMPS
to John A. Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse, Wis,
and. get free their great seed catalogue and
ii new farm seeds, including above corn and
oats, positively worth $40, to get a start. k
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-01-27
Zoln to De Tried February z.

Paris, Jan. 81. = The minister of the
interior, M. Barthou, at a cabinet meet
ing Thursday informed his colleagues
of the measures taken to prevent street
demonstrations. He added that the pro-
posed demonstration on Sunday will be
prohibited. The trial of Emile lola will
begin before the assize court on Feb
ruary z
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-01-27
He Won.

'My dear young friend" said the employ.
er who believes that fatherly interest is
better than big salary, "do you think the
salary you are drawing justifes your play
ing poker?"
''Justifes? justifes?" repeated the dear
young man, GIVE got to play poker to get
nal
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-01-27
Leonard johnson Dead.

Cleveland. o.. Jan. 22.-Leonard b.
johnson, owner of the historic prison
ground and summer resort. Johnson's
Island. near Sandusky, is dead. He
was 81 years old.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-01-27
Az 1t Was.

Jack-So after you satisfied her father
that you were stakeholder, she consented
to be your wife?
Mack-Yes. First he viewed my shares
and then she shared my views.-N. Y. Jour-
pa1
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-01-27
WHERE HARD TIMES ARE NOT
KNOWN.
Described by a st. Paul Paper as the
New Star of Liberty.

A CORE
s p o n dent,
In a COM
mu,nication
to this pa
per, s a y 8
during the
past f e W
months 8 o
much h a 9
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-01-27
What He Objected To.

DR.. Molar (kindly)-Now, does that hurts
Horsphiz-I don't mind you working on
the tooth a SO much, II you would OILY Keep
Gazette
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-01-27
Lane,s Family Medicine.

Moves the bowels each day. In order to
be healthy this is necessary. Acts gently on
the liver and kidneys. Cures sick headache.
Price 25 and SOC.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-01-27

A party at the house is all right if it
doesn't disarrange ones things-Washing-
ton Democrat.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-01-27

Sudden cold brings soreness and stiffness.
- st. Jacobs Oil brings a cure.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-01-27

Nobody is too worthless to have some con.
genial associates. Washington Democrat.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-01-27

To Cure a Cold in One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money if it fails to cure. Csc.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-30
SPAIN STILL 0W NER,
UNITED STATES HAS NOT YET con-
euERED PHILIPPINES.
s,,nisb Efforts 10 Use Them 10 STIR
Jp Row In Europe Arc be'"S
Closely watched.

tspcc,n, pispotoh to The Post aud New fSrk
Herald Copyright 1855, by James ooiuoh
Bcnnett)
Washington. May 29.r-Fearing an enoft
ON the part OF Spain to preeipitaie toreisn
consultations by ceding 10 Francs or some
thar mover the Philippine Islands, the
American representatives abroad are unuei
Instructions to closely watch the hesoua-
lions OF Spanish diplomats
while the authorities profess 10 nave 10
kpowledge OF the reported protest OF Ter
many tn The cession vi tho Philippine is
londs to France. IL is known that AM
bassador White ut Berlin and Ambassanor
Porter IN Paris have been carefully in-
ycstiggting the entire subject aud they
are convinced that, In view OF the attitude
OF Europe. the transfer viii moi he effected.
It was pointed out today that Spain Is
stlll The proprietor OF the Philippines. for
Rear Admiral Dewey, representing tie
American government, only has control OF
Cayite and Manila bay and international
lak declares that IN the conquest OF
country sovereignty only extends as far as
the conquest extends and the conquest
gives the invading enemy dominion as long
as he retains his military possession.
Furthermore. the holding OF conquered
territory Is regarded. in the eyes OF the In
dernationaI law as mere military occripa
ton until Its fate shall Dc determined ny
treaty OF peace.
RueeIe would prefer thai France get tn
islands rather than the United states, fc
| the reason that the policy Of this govern
/ ment would throw American ana British %
| terests in the same channel undoubtedi