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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-08-25
Mr.. Kapp's Speech.

The democratic convention held here
Saturday was unique in several partic-
ulars, but, as much SO in the character
of the speech of it's presiding officer as
in any other particular. The speech
was able enough from the standpoint
Of the democracy of today, and was
scholarly and entertaining. Mr.. Knapp
as a speaker is a positive gain to democ-
racy in Audubon county. But after
saying all this his speech cannot but
appear weak and impotent when con.
fronted with facts known to all. The
main points he presented were that
democrats are materialists and pre-
fer more money to more confidence,
that the present dollar is an appreciated
one and that the Dingley tariff law is
injuring the people. He alluded elo-
quently to the conduct of the war
against Spain and humorously to
democracy's triumph over the money
power in its own ranks in 1896. He
said Satan offered them power if they
would worship him, but that he was
recognized by the operature in his
arguments, and that his clothes of
money power had II hole in them for
his tail. This all sounded pretty well
but, excepting the humor and the
eloquent alluson to the war, it had Il
most familiar sound. Indeed the rest
of it appeared to be about two years
behind the times. 1t might have done
in 1896, but not now. We all remem-
Der how the free silver orators went
over just these points then, and how
they said if we remained on the gold
basis how the hard times would con
tinue to grow worse, and we see how
events have proven them mistaken.
We have seen our country remain on
gold basis and have seen business
revive, have seen prices for our pro-
ducts increase, have seen the money go
into the channels of trade, have seen
interest rates decline, have seen pros
perty in a good measure return.
Besides being free silver advocate
MIR. Kapp showed himself opposed to
the Dlngley law. He only spoke IN
general terms. His boast that demo-
Gratis are materialists should be made
good by him by facing the facts on the
tariff. Since the Dingley law has sup
planted the Wilson law there is gain
in the United States of 81 per cent OF
laborers employed in manufacturing
Industries in this country, there Is
gain of wages paid to them OF A per
cent and there is a gain of IL per cent
of average wages per capita to these Ia
borers employed. A law that will make
all these changes favorable to us and
at the same time be good revenue
producer and cause us to increase our
trade with foreign countries, is good
enough law to let remain. Farmers
are satisfied with such law as it is
giving better markets to them in this
country, and is making prices for their
products higher.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-08-25
The Omaha Exposition

When the Worlds fair at Chicago
ceased to exist, it was supposed we would
meier look on its like again. However the
Trans Mississippi Exposition at Omaha
has effectively reproduced in similarity
all of the buildings which made the
White City so attractive in 1893.
1t does not now take weeks to wander
through grounds and structures and
then be compelled to go away with a
tumble Of ideas, for the Omaha Exposi.
ton people have profted by past exper-
fence, and have so improved the arrange
ment of EXHIBITS that no more than two
or three days of time need be consumed
in admiration and inspection of the
marvellous resources of the West, collec-
ted together in the chief city of Ne
braska.
Even the Midway, is a reproduction
of the far-famed Street of All Nations of
1873, with many improvements upon the
original
The electric lights of the buildings,
grounds and lagoon at night makes a
scene of enchanting beauty, alone worth
travelling thousand miles to see.
The means of communication between
the city and the grounds are ample, and
distance TO be traversed is short.
The ways of reaching Omaha are
innumerable, but the chief among them
is the direct Chicago and Omaha line Of
the Chicago, Milwaukee and st. Paul
Railway, with its electric lighted vestib-
ule trains. Dining car service en- route.
Excursion tickets are on sale at every
coupon ticket Office in the United States
over the Chicago Milwaukee and St.
Paul Railway through Northern Illinois
and Central Iowa. Call on the agent
for further information.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-08-25
week.

We are in receipt Of copy of the
Cedar Rapids Gazette sent apparently
to ali the newspapers of the state be-
cause of two page roast Faulks gives
his competitors, the publishers OF the
Cedar Rapids Republican. We are too
busy to read it. Fred Faulks is in his
natural element when roasting some
body. He always has Il round with a
new competitor and the more combat
i've the compe ;itor the longer it lasts
He is personal to the greatest degree
A talented writer he is becoming alb
normally scrapper. Such things in
terest the public but little. They are
personal to the parties engaged and
ought not to &c thrust before the pub
lie continually. 1t is to some extent
disgrace to the newspaper work.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-08-25
The Advocate and the Farmer.

Every thing the farmer sells con-
tinues to grow lower in price and every
thing he buys goes up in value. The
single gold standard isn't proving a
blessing to our toiling agriculturists.-
Advocate.
We presume from indications that
such bosh as the above is the founda-
ton upon which the democratic cam
paign is to be fought this year. 1t is
pity but it seems to be true that facts
plain to the observing public are to be
studiously overlooked or else slandered
by such democratic papers. If the ed
itor of the Advocate had good men,
DRY, or if he had the inclination to con-
suit his files, he could easily see the fall
Sity of such statements. Since the re-
publican party went into power, or
within two years, there has been such
decided Improvement in conditions
for farmers that they all can see it and
know it, whether such brilliant writ
ers as those above referred TO do or
not.
Nearly every thing the farmer sells
instead of continuing "to grow lower
since the republican party came into
power, has advanced in price. Com
pairing prices of August 1896 with the
present we find hogs are 70 cents per
hundred higher, shipping cattle are IS
cents higher, stock cattle about S100
per hundred higher, fat sheep about
$l.50 per hundred higher, stock sheep
double what they were then, wool
more than double what it was then,
hides double what they were then
horses $500 per head higher, wheat Is
cents per bushel higher, oats 8 cents
higher and corn cents higher. AL
most everything the farmer has to sci
is advanced in price from twenty-five
to one hundred per cent. Even the
farms themselves haye advanced in
prices very materially.
Now how is it with what the farmer
buys? In clothing there has been no
uuNohSO tliC luoU WV JColo GA
cept in imported articles, and farmers
are not wearing imported linery to any
great extent, and are willing that those
who do may pay for the luxury. In
boots and shoes there is no advance
unless a very slight one on coarse shoes
and rubber goods. In groceries the
prices are practically the same. In
hardware and machinery the prices are
lower rather than higher. If the edi-
tor of the Advocate will interview
Audubon business men or consult a
farmer who buys considerable in all
these lines, he will find these state
ments to be absolutely correct. Then
another important item of expense to
many farmers is interest on borrowed
money. Every one knows that inter-
est is lower than ever before.
Upon examination of the article
quoted it is evident that each and
every statement it contains is false
and misleading when compared with
truth and facts. We do not think the
Advocate can hope to win campaign
by such misstatem ents. A cause that
has to be bolstered by untruth is bad
one
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-08-25
opinions

The editor of the Anita Republican
writes in his paper like a democrat
when speaking of our recent republi
can convention. Editor Briggs shows
himself to be intolerant. We CHANGED
to have a preference for congressman
and it CHANGED to be different from ed
itor Briggs preference. If he had at
tended our county convention and if
he had the quality of fairness he would
not have written of it as he did last
week.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-08-25

NANIoNAL ENCAMPMENT, G. A. r.,
CINCINNATI, OHIO, SEPT. 4-10, 1885,
On account of the above all agents of
the Chicago & North Western R'y will
sell excursion tickets at greatly re-
duced rates to Cincinnati, Septem-
Der to 3, and for trains arriving
Chicago September 6. Apply to agents
for full particulars. 34-2-w.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-08-25

Even the experienced statesmen of
our country are holding their ears very
close to the ground now to hear the di-
rection public opinion is taking on
holding the PHILIPPINES. Meanwhile
the people are wrestling with the ques-
ton and trying to formulate their
nnininnc
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-08-25

Dewey had the opening and closing
speeches in the big international debate
in which the roar of cannon was the
oratory. And Dewey spoke so all ages
will applaud.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-08-25

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Stylish Clothes are Not NeCes-
sarily Expensive.

If boy has any taste in matters of dress will show
self half grown If he has at say
years of age, ought be cultivated That boy will
apt life who has pride whatever his
apparel II is bad sign Boys should be encouraged in
" their desire look and tidy John sixteen may
have father to help him. He may have go out in the
world at that age look for something doo v
ing Before everything else is important that he should
go well Clad much has appearance DO with his prospects
Not only this he should know how to dress in the prevailing
fashion, and keep himself up the standard of genty that
n is expected nowadays.
Suppose he cannot afford fashionable attireY'
That is the very question we expected would be asked
and it is are prepared to answer
Stylish clothing not necessarily any expensive
than kind does fit 1t is all in the making
z good fitting garment to do the
sewing properly than it does the shape and hang of
in the making boys youths suit therefore need not
= of its being fahionaby and pro-
n perly made
1t really wonderful how cheaply good clothing be
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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-08-25
SCHOOL
Supplies.

We have now in stock the
largest assortment of school
supplies we have ever carried,
consisting of States, Pencils,
Ink, Pens, Tablets, Paper,
Pencil Boxes, Colored Pencils,
Lead Pencils and Dinner Pals
all bought at low prices and
will sell cheaper than ever.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-08-25

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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-11
TAYLOR IS SURPRISED.
Can't Understand What Made De
LONE Do Tt.

Mobile, Ala, Feb 11.-Hannis Taylor.
former minister of Spain. who is resid-
ing in this city, when convinced of the
authenticity of the De LONE letter ex-
pressed surprise at his ungrateful and
indiscreet action.
Mr.. Taylor says that De LONE is IN
dOubtedly the most brilliant and dis
corning diplomat in the service Of
Spain, and that his present fmprudence
is inexplicable. The letter, he declares.
is affrOnt to every American citi-
zen and that it is remarkable how it
could have emanated from De LONE
in consideration of the cordial relations
which have hitherto existed between
him and the administration
Mr.. Taylor thinks the affair viii have
the effect of increasing the rancor in
both countries. as the Spaniards bitter
~ despise Americans and the masses
will uphold De Lome's action. He be
lieves, however, that his recall is a ca
lamity to the mother country.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-11
WANT KANSAS GAS.
Eastern Glass Factory Capitalists In
spect independence Fields.

Independence, Feb. 11.-Mr. Robert
Agnew, solicitor for the Commoner and
Glassworker of Pittsburg, Pa, was in
the city yesterday.
His paper is especially devoted to the
glass making industry and Mr.. Agnew
is investigating the Kansas gas field
and gathering information for the ben
eft of the patrons of the paper. 1t is
beginning to be we'll understood among
the glass men who have been running
factories in the eastern gas field that
their supply is very rapidly becoming
exhausted and they are turning their
attention to Kansas as their probable
future field of operations.
Mr.. Agnew was pleased to learn, what
he did not previously know, that Kan
sas. with admirable forethought, has
enacted a strict law to protect her gas
supply and proposes to have it last as
long as possible.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-11
FROM PULPIT TO STAGE
An Episcopal Minister to Make
His Debut i'm Vaudeville.

New York, Feb. 1.-THE Rev. James
H. W. Harris, fully ordained minister
of the Protestant Episcopal church, is
going on the vaudeville stage
Mr.. Harris is IS years of age, and up
to a short time ago was pastor of the
land, Cal.
He will make his professional debut
in the burlesque of Antony and Cleo
patra," in Boston, on February IS. He
is a graduate from the NaShOta TheO-
logical seminary. For a time he did
missionary work throughout the west.
Later he accepted a call to the church
of the Holy Redeemer at Oakland. There
ne remained until four years ago, when
ne made up his mind to go on the stage.
He resigned his pastorate and gave
himself up to study. Some time since
Mr.. Harris came to this city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-11
is FINCH INSANE.
The Fort Scott Murderer Claims
He Is Innocent His History.

Fort Scott, Feb. 11.-"God Be With
You Till We Meet Again" is what Geo.
Finch sang when he issued from his cell
yesterday, ready to go to the peniten-
tiary for life. The other inmates of the
Jail came in on the refrain and the
chorus of this beautiful hymn was sung
out clear and distinct. Even George
Wright, the demented Bronson man,
caught the tune and helped out, but the
half Witted man seemed to be the only
one affected by the parting scene, and
after bidding Finch God speed he sought
one corner of the corridor and a report
er could see that he was wiping away
tears.
Finch shook hands with the other
prisoners and after he was handcuffed
to Sylvester Crigley, the cOlOred boy
who was taken to the pen with him, he
passed erect out of the Jail door, with
the above hymn on his lips. He was
confronted by the reporter, who hav-
ing taken an interest in the doomed
boy asked
Finch, why do you sing that gospel
song?"
is one my mother used to teach me
when I was young answered Finch.
Then it is not mOckery?" continued
the reporter.
mo, it is not, am innocent, and that
song suits my case very WE'LL" answer
ed the. prisoner.
Has your life changed any since you
gave yourself up after the escape-that
well don't know whether 1 am eX
actly religious or not but I believe in
the Bible,'' he answered.
well, was it that you feared God
that you submitted to a recapture?"
Partly, yes; but I knew I was limo
cent, and 1 did not feel like being
bounded all my life All 1 wanted was
to see my mother and sister before
was taken away That opportunity was
offered me, although I had no hand in
planning the escape, and 1 accepted.
but it was my intention to return as
soon as I saw my relatives, and gave
myself up. I did it voluntarily and
with a clear conscience"
Tell me something about your form
er life, how you regard your conviction
and where you were on the night the
murder was cOmmitted2''
When this murder was committed,
for which I was convicted and am now
en- route to the penltentary, 1 was
neWsbOy on the road, at just what point
I am unable to state. but never killed
Frank SWafford. I knew him and Dixon
well. Frank had good reputation but
DixOn's past record is even worse than
mine, and Paola people will tell you
that too.
I was convicted on purely circum-
Stantial evidence and the testimony of
gay women and criminals. What mo-
swearing falsely against me do not
know, but when at one time we had a
fuss she SWOre she would get even
The HOllypeterS, my PaOla relatives,
didn't like me and they done me dirt
all their life. / never told any of those
people that I killed Frank SwaffOrd.
At the trial it seemed that I had the
hatred of everybody, all were against
me and the jury found me guilty of an
Offense I never committed. I had no
money to even ask for a new trial let
alone appealing the case. I was per-
secuted, not prosecuted"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-11
PEOPLE DON'T WANT 1T.
That is the Opinion of A. C. Baker Re
garding an Extra Session.

A. c. Baker of junction City. who
was a member of the state board of
pardons under Gov. Lewelling, is in the
city collecting for a farm Implement
mandatory with which he has been
connected for four years.
Mr. Baker is POpulist. He has trav-
eled throughout the northern part of
the state and has been among the far
mers during the principal part of the
winter. He is, as a natural conse-
quence, well informed as to the senti-
ment of the people. He said today:
L find no fault with the railroad law
proposed by Gov. Leedy I believe the
state needs railroad legislation and am
OF the opinion that the proposed law
VIII furnish the benefits desired. Yet,
doubt the wisdom of a special session
of the legislature at this time
w ere a member of the legislature
would decline to permit the executive
department of the state government to
assume the prerogative Of the legisla-
ture.
1t seems to me that in replying to
such an unusual request, as the gov
ernOr makes in his letter to the MEM
bers, representative or senator could
only say that when called upon to act
officially, he would define the position he
would assume 1 believe the principle
involved in this question is such that
the governor cannot afford to act up
on it, The result would be the estab-
Hshment of a dangerous precedent in
our system of government. A member
opinion, be called upon to say what he
will do or how he will vote until the leg
islature is assembled. Of course if the
members favor the governors PROPOSE
ton, then he might assemble the legis-
lature and pass the bill. If they do not,
then he will escape the responsibility by
not calling a special session. This
would all take place without any re-
gard for the individual official opinions
of the members and their constituents.
Many people express themselves dis
satisfied with the governors action in
this matter and I have heard it pro-
nOunced unfair and unbecOming the
chief executive.
Il do not say this myself. but simp-
ly make the statement as others have
made it to me. illustrating the senti-
ment which prevails in many parts of
the state.
''I have been in Shawnee county for a
week. continued Mr.. Baker, and
find that the Populists are generally OPP
posed to a special session. This seems
to be the prevailing opinion and agree
stances it would be ilI-advised, and 1
think dangerous, too.
The people want railroad legislation,
but they are not clamoring for it. If
the governors plan should succeed, he
will be a great man. If it should fail.
and the odds are against him, he Will
be defeated for reelection.
''Leedy has made a good governor and
deserves a second term. 1 am for him,
but do not agree with him upon the
subject of a special session and am
free to say that 1 sincerely hope none
will be held
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-11
STATE PAID TOO MUCH.
Has Been Paying Unjust Royalties to
the Santa Fe.

A NJ. Bum. special surveyor. today
reported to Gov. Leedy that the past
administration had paid the Santa Fe
company between 81. 600 and SO. 600 ex-
cess in royalties on coal lands adjacent
to the state penitentiary.
In company with Santa Fe engineers.
Bum lately completed a survey of the
coal mines on the land leased by the
state from the Santa Fe company with
a view of determining the condition of
accounts between the state and compa-
ny.
The land was leased by the state sew
eral years ago from private individuals
for mining purposes. 1t was afterward
purchased by the Santa Fe company.
and since that time the state has paid
the company royalties on the coal
mined.
Bum says that through loose man
agement royalties were paid the COM
pany for coal mined on other land not
owned by it.
The state will not lose on the trans
action, however, as the royalties on coal
now being mined will be withheld IN
til the amount of excess is made up.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-11
LEGISLATORS HEAR BOOTH
Many Members of Congress Hear the
Salvation Chief Lecture.

Washington, Feb I--Last night there
was a largely attended meeting at the
New York Avenue Presbyterian church
John w. Foster introduced General Booth
of the Salvation Army, who made short
address. Among those present We're Mr..
Justice Harlan, Secretary J. d. Long. As
sistant Secretary O. L. Spaulding, Assist
ant Secretary MeikeljOhn, Assistant At
tOrney General H. NJ. Hoyt Judge A 3.
Hagner, Commissioner Carroll D. Wright.
Commissioner JudsOn c. Clements. Lii
brarian John Russell Young, Director
Charles D. WalcOtt. Commissioner John
D. Ross Rear Admiral E o. Matthews
Brigadier General Joseph c. Breckenridge,
Brigadier General George H Weeks. Brig
adler General D. W. Flagler Brigadier
General A w. Greedy, Senators Allison,
James K. Jones, Gray, Pritchard, Mills,
Gallinger. Kyle, Butler. Tillman. Monroe.
Proctor. Mason, Bate, Pettigrew, Warren,
Shou2. Deboe. Penrose, Turner. McLau-
rim: Representatives c. W. Stone. Dear
mond, Dingley. Loud, Hopkins, Hender-
son. Pitney, Moody, Deliver, Savers,
Grosvenor. Catchings, BrOssius, Cannon,
Steele, Belknap, Huh, Champ Clark. r.
w. Taylor. Theodore Often, Updegraff,
Hilborn William Alden Smith J. W
Babeock, Wanger Pearson, Southland
Brumm, Callahan, McCleary, Terry, Col
son.