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The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-06-02

blood of their countrymen in an eff
fort to gain new territory and sub
jugate a people in order to provide
a new field in which American
trusts and corporations can feast
for all time to come? Think the
matter over, kind reader.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-06-02
Seeds! Seeds! Seeds!

Seeds of every kind and description
by the sack or carload at Henry's feed
store, Main Street. Largest and best
inc ever brought to the city. All
fresh and prices the lowest. Else
agent for the celebrated Geneva Nur
series, Geneva, N. VI. B. Henry,
Rapid City.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-06-02
Inevitable

Clara-Mr. Spooner said If he was
sure you would accept him he would
propose. Maud-What did you say?
II told him to try it. II you wouldn't
now, you would some time."-Detroit
Free Press.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-06-02

Ex-Secretary Of State John
Sherman has declared himself I'M
alterably opposed to the retention
Of the Philippine islands. Car
Reed is against the proposition
and 50 are not less than ten repub-
lican senators who voted for the
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-06-02

peace treaty, but with a firm re-
solve to vote fatty against the re-
tentlon OF the islands at the first
opportunity. Mckinley's misfor-
tunes come not s;ngly.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-06-02
Newly discovered sulphur Depo.,ts.

Newly Discovered Sulphur Deposits.
Important deposits of sulphur have
lately been discovered in Asiatic Rus
STA. In the Ferghana district there is
one which will yield about 10000
pounds of pure sulphur yearly.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-06-02
Tn Berlin.

First Citizen-"If l should say tn
Kaiser Is a fool" Second CitiZe
-.He might prove it by sending "
to jail."-Puck.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-06-02
Cry.ta, ,,u.,on..

Crystal buttons are all the rage. an6
She elassmakers at Venice expect
accumulate large fortunes in supplying.
the demand.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-28

According to Washington dispatch,
there are twenty-three candidates for
the judgeship made vacant by the
death of Judge John S. Woolson. Con-
gresham Hull has three candidates in
his district, there are five in the First
district, and so all along the line.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-28
METHUEN IN A HARD PINCH.
British Camp Between the Horns q
the Boer Entertainments.

British Camp Between the Horns OF
the Boer Entrenchments.
LONDON, Dec. 25-lf late advices
from the Modder River are authentic,
Lord Methuen's position is most criti-
cal. When the battle at Magersfon-
tein was fought the Beers had a line
of trenches six miles long, reaching
from the railway in the center of the
plain, to the river on the east. Now
Methuen's spies have made the discov-
cry that the Beers have just completed
another line of trenches of equal
length to the west, connecting the
horns of the river in the form of a
crescent. The British camp lies mid
way between the horns. 1t is evident
Gen. Cronje is determined that Lord
Methuen shall not escape. Besides
the elaborate system of entertainments
he has secured achievements, until
now he has 20, 600 men, almost three
to one of Lord Methuen's force. The
Beers have fred just enough shells
into the British camp to keep Lord
Methuen guessing while the dixhes
were being dug. A few cases of en-
teric fever are reported among the
British, owing to the scarcity of
water and the clever placing of the
Boer guns.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-28
MOODY Is DEAD.
Famous Evangelist Passed Away ut HI,

Famous Evangelist Passed Away ut His
Home In Massa chusetts.
EAST NoRTHFIELD, Mass, Dec. "a
Dwight l.. Moody, the famous evangel-
list, died Friday at doom.
KANSAS CRY, Dec. 24.-Dwight L.
Moody, the evangelist, was stricken
with heart trouble in this city Novem-
Der 16, while holding revival meetings,
and was compelled to give up the work
here and the day following started for
his home in care ola physician. Moody
probably addressed the largest crowds
during his stay here he ever faced.
Meetings began Sunday, November IL,
thousands filling the hall on the after
noon and evening of each day. The
strain upon Moody was great. He
preached his last sermon on the night
of November Is, fully fifteen thousand
people listening to his earnest appeal
that many stamped as one of the
evangelists greatest efforts. He was
stricken at the hotel, but laughingly
declared he was all right and would be
able To preach that afternoon. He
grew worse gradually, however, and it
was deemed best to start him home
the next day, although his physician
stated that his condition was not
necessarily serious.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-28
M'KINLEY EXPRESSES SORROW.
Gables Touching Tribute to tho Men
DRY of the Fallen Hero.

Gables q Touching Tribute to tho Mem.
DRY of the Fallen Hero.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 22.-The presi-
dent has sent the following cable te
General Otis:
81 learned with inexpressible sorrow
of the death of Maj or General Lawton
and ask to share with the officers and
men of the Eighth corps in their grief
One of the most gallant officers of the
army has fallen. At the same time
the sad news came to us his nominal
ton as brigadier general of the regu-
lar army had already been made for
transmission to the senate, but no
rank can enhance his fame. He rose
from the ranks of the Ninth Indiana
volunteer infantry, filling every grade
in the service to that of major general
of volunteers, and in three wars was
conspicuous for bravery and devotion
to duty. The country mourns the
death of this intrepid leader. Convey
TO Mrs. Lawton my heartfelt sympathy
in her overshadowing affiiction.
civilian MCKINLEY"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-28
NEWS In GENERAL
PROGRESS IN CUBA.
General Brooke Tells u Wonderful Story
of DeyelspDmen

General Brooke Tells u Wonderful Story
of Development.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2i.-Gen. Brooke,
in turning over the civil government
of Cuba to General Wood, issued the
following proclamation:
by order of the president, l hereby
transfer to my successor, Major Cen
eral Leonard Wood, United States vol
unteers, the duties and responsibilities
of the Office of military governor, be-
speaking for him that support and
confidence you have come to accord
me. To those who have been associated
with me in the performance of the diff
ficult task of recognizing and placing
in operation the civil government of
the island hereby tender this express
sion of my appreciation of and thanks
for their loyal and patriotic support
and assistance. A year ago l found
the country most thoroughly devasta-
ted, it's resources and commerce des-
troyed, and its rural population gath
cred in it's towns without shelter and
dying from starvation and exposure.
The government of the United States
Immediately supplied food and work
In short time this terrible condition
passed away, and now the country is
rapidly pressing on to a prosperity
hitherto unknown in it's history. Look
about and see now true this is. The
various steps which led up to the pres
ent conditions are well known to YOU
und need not be mentioned here. The
change is truly marvellous.
Without a semblance of civil govern
ment, you have now a complete organ
ization. Your municipal and pro-
vincial governments are all in the
hands of your own citizens. the mill
tary control being purely advisory and
supervisory. Many Of your laws have
been modified and changed to suit the
times in which you live, as well as in
the interest of good government. Your
courts have been organized and are in
operation. Peace reigns, law and or
der rules, and by your own industry
and a careful observance of these con-
ditions the full restoration of your
social affairs and prosperity is assured.
Feeling that your future is in your
own hands, to make or to mar, and
trusting that wise counsels may pre-
vail among you. l say to you farewell.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-28
GOVERNOR SUED.
Woodbury. County Authorities Bring Suit
Over Sand Hill Lake Bed.


Over Sand Hill Lake Bed.
Dies MONIES, Dec. 22.-Leslie M.
Shaw, as governor of Iowa, has been
sued by Wilson L. Ogden of Woodbury.
county in the district court. The suit
is brought to have the court issue an
order of mandamus to compel Governor
Shaw to report the selection of the
land known as Sand Hill Lake bed in
Woodbury. county to the commissioner
of the general land office at Washing
ton as swamp and overfowed land; to
take such steps as to him may seem
expedient to secure to the state of
Iowa the title to the said land from
the United States and to properly ex-
ecute and deliver to Woodbury. county
a state swamp land patent therefor.
On December Gov. Shaw declined to
issue the paten. for the land asked for
by Woodbury. county, also declining to
make the request to the authorities at
Washington. The land in question
was part of the Missouri river, hut the
course of the river having changed.
the swamp has become habitable.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-28
RREXITIES.

Congressman Lacey of Iowa few
days ago introduced bill in the
house providing that any person who
shall be found guilty of obstructing
any train carrying United States mails
shall be punishable by fine of $4,000
or imprisonment for ten years, or both.
1t is announced that Defaulting
Cashier Kendrick, of the Citizens bank
of Sioux Center has returned and sur
rendered to the officers. He was at
once released under a So, 500 bond,
which had been signed by a number of
Sioux Center citizens. The bank has
received draft for $4,000 from the
American Surety Company of New
York, in payment in full of the bond
of Kendrick. Hendricks defalcation
is not fully known, but it is said to be
in the neighborhood of 81, 800.
At Oskalaosa recently Marion Thomp-
son was held up just south of the Iowa
Central passenger station by couple
of well dressed men. He was ordered
to throw up his hands. AS he did not
comply, the men commenced shooting
at him at close range. Thompson was
hit twice, once in the right arm and
once in the left leg. His wounds are
not serious and the balls were removed
this morning. The officers pursued
the fellows. "Cell," or Monroe Wilson
who recently came from Marshalltown,
was arrested this morning on informa-
ton of Thompson. Other arrests of
local parties will follow
Sioux City dispatch: Two men on a
single horse committed a robbery near
Smithland, few miles from Sioux
City, which Melted them about s370.
The victim is Wayne Warner, farmer
who lives few miles from the town.
He had been in that afternoon to sell
his crop of corn, and had received the
cash. He started home just after dark
and after driving few miles was &C
costed by two men, one riding behind
the other on horse. One alighted,
and the other drew revolver, which
he showed at Warmers head. The
money was demanded and it was
promptly turned over. Both men on
the one horse then rode off in the
darkness, and SO far they have not
been caught
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-28
THE NEWS in IOWA
o,KEEFE GETS FIFTEEN YEARS.
He Is tho Burglar Who Declared He
Would Not Rob Widow.

He Is tho Burglar Who Declared He
Would Not Rob n Widow.
DIES MONIES, Dec. 23.--James O'Keefe,
the burglar who declared he would
not rob widow, was sentenced to fif-
teen years in the penitentiary at Fort
Madison at hard labor by Judge Bish-
OPP. Three weeks ago O'Keefe entered
the residence of Mrs. Ramsay at about
10 O'Clock at night. He made a noise
and Mrs. Ramsay, thinking he was n
roomer, called to him. AT this O'Keefe
walked to the bed, struck a match and,
thrusting revolver into her face, told
Mrs. Ramsay to keep still or he would
kill her. He then asked her where she
kept her money. She told him she had
none, that she was widow and very
poor. O'Keefe then said he would not
rob widow and left the house. He
was arrested the next day, was iden-
titled by Mrs. Ramsay and after being
indicted entered a plea of guilty as
charged
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-28
JUSTIFY THEIR POSITION,
Kentucky Democrats Issue an Address
to the Public. ~


to the Public. ~
FRANKFORT, Ky, Dec. 23.-The adj.
dress of the democracy of the state,
endorsing the contest instituted by
Goebel and other candidates of the de-
feated democratic ticket, and giving
the reasons therefor, has been issued.
1t is signed by ex-senator blackburn,
chairman of the state campaign COM
mittee; Chairman Young, of the state
central and executive committees, and
all of the members of those committees.
The address gives the grounds upon
which the contest is made, in brief, as
follows: The use of tissue ballots; the
ordering out of troops at Louisville;
the employment of deputy United
States marshals; the issuance of man
damuses and injunctions, and charge
that an immense corruption fund was
used in the interest of the republicans,
contributed by railroad of the state.
The address also says the state board
of election commissioners have ex-
pressed the opinion that if clothed
with the authority to 60 behind the
returns and determine the matter in
contention, the certificate of election
would not have been issued to the par
ties who received them
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-28
lie Destroys Footbridges to Keep tn.
Eoers From Attacking.

lie Destroys Footbridges to Keep tn,
Eoers From Attacking.
LONDON, Dec. 26.-Four hundred
British cavalry horses, it is said. have
already been shot by the British au-
thorities in South Africa, owing to
the occurrence of CHAMBERS. The dis
ease is likely to spread with much
greater rapidity among the British
horses than among the hardy Boer
ponies and this may mean prolong-
alton of the campaign. Horse sick
ness in South Africa generally ap-
pears during the latter part of Janu-
airy and lasts three months. The
present outbreak is unusually early.
A dispatch from Chievely, dated
Tuesday, December 10, says:
The British naval guns have d,
stroyed the COlenso footbridge, thu
preventing the Beers holding any r
sition south of the Tugela river. Il,
enemy are taking up fresh positic
on the eastern side, nearer the Brit,
camp.
1.-The British position at Frere
being strengthened. The Tugela ri
is rapidly rising and there is a D.
pect of heavy rains.
"A two hours bonn bardment of La,
smith has been heard from here.
cording to reliable native reports,
Beers had 200 killed in the fight
Colenso."
The news that the Colenso fot
bridge has been destroyed seems
show that General Butler is more al
ious to keep the enemy at bay than
attempt further advance.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-28
Large Claims Recovered.

DUBUQUE, Dec. 23.--In the federal
court the ease of d. d. Langan of Gin
ton, against the Aetna, Palatine, Ger
man Alliance and Spring Garden In
surance companies for $4,000 was
decided in favor of the plaintiff by
Judge Shiras. The suit was brought
to recover fire insurance. The COM
panies refused to accept the award of
the arbitrator agreed upon by both
parties. Judge Shiras' ruling is for
the full amount and per centinterest.
The suit is well known in insurance
circles
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-28
YOUNG NAMED FOR GOVERNOR.
VIII Have Charge of North Luzon
Provinces,

VIII Have Charge of North Luzon
Provinces.
MANILA, Dec. 26.-General Young
has been appointed military governor
of the provinces of northwestern Luz
zon, with headquarters at Vigan. His
command includes the Thirty third in
fantry, under Col. Luther b. Hare,
and the Third cavalry. He will estab-
lish permanent stations at San Fer
nando and Laoag, with outposts
wherever needed. The Sixteenth in
fantry will proceed to Apart, garris-
oning such towns as may be deemed
necessary in the provinces of Cagayan.
Isabella and Nuevo Viscaya, of which
Colonel Hood has been appointed mill
tary governor. General Young and
Colonel Hood are establishing civil
municipal governments and the ports
in northern Luzon will be opened for
trade about January l.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-28
SILENCE CAUSES ALARM.
Absence of Real War News From the
Front.

Front.
LONDON, Dec. 22.-The Daily Mail
says:
eve understand that news has ar
rived from General White to the effect
that Ladysmith is well supplied with
food and ammunition and can hold out
much longer than has been estimated.
The troops are described as in good
spirits and anxious to fight"
LONDON, Dec. 22.-There is still no
definite news regarding the military
operations in South Africa. Probably
this is because the only cable that is
now working is choked with official
dispatches. General Buffers casualty
list at Colenso just published shows
that 146 were killed and TAG wounded.
Two hundred and twenty-seven are
described as missing, and of these
about forty are known to be prisoners
IN the hands of the Beers. This makes
the total larger than General Buffers
original estimate.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-28
LORD ROBERTS SAILS.
English Commander Leaves London for
South Africa.

English Commander Leaves London for
South Africa.
LONDON, Dec. 25.-Field Marshal
Lord Roberts, who is to assume COM
mand Of the British forces in South
Africa, left the Waterloo station at
noon, amidst scenes of the greatest
enthusiasm. Immense throngs gath
cred at all approaches to the station
and other points of vantage, who
cheered repeatedly as "Bobs", accom-
panied by his wife and two daughters,
drove up. Seldom had the terminus
witnessed such an inspiring send-off.
Every appearance of the lord marshal
was a signal for lusty shouts of good
wishes. The veteran commander,
surrounded by military officers and
other friends, held a semi-private re-
ception in the waiting room. After
personal leave-talSings Roberts reach
ed the platform where general greet
ings and parting words were exchang-
ed. AS the general reached his wife
and daughter at the door of the saloon
carriage he was surrounded by dis
tinguished statesmen and military
men. AS the general disappeared in
the saloon carriage final lusty cheer
started and continued until the train
passed out of sight.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-28
GEN. LAYTON KILLED.
Shot While On the Firing Line at San
MateO.
AuDUBoN,

MANILA, Dec. 2O.--Major General
Henry w. Lawton has been shot and
killed at San Mateo. He was standing
In front of his troops, was shot in the
breast and died Immediately. General
Lawton left home Monday night, hav-
ing returned from his northern opera
tions Saturday to lead an expedition
through Mariquina valley, which has
been an insurgent stronghold through
out the war. The valley has several
times been invaded, but never held by
the Americans. General Gernomo was
supposed to have there the largest Or
ganized force north of Manila, and
General Otis wished to garrison Mari
quina. San Mateo was attacked at 8
o'clock and three hours fight en-
sued. This resulted in but few casual
ties on the American side, apart from
the death of General Lawton. Gen
eral .Lawton was walking along
the firing line within 800 yards of a
small sharpshooters' trench, conspic-
nous in the big white helmet he al
ways wore, and light yellow raincoat.
He was also easily distinguishable be-
cause of his commanding stature. The
sharpshooters directed several close
shots which clipped the grass near by.
His staff officers called General Law
toms attention to the danger he was
in, but he only laughed with his usual
contempt for bullets. Suddenly he
exclaimed:
II am shot!"
He clenched his hands in a desperate
effort to stand erect and fell into the
arms of staff officer. Orderlies rush
ed across the fl cid for surgeons, who
dashed up Immediately, but their
efforts were useless. Shortly after
ward the American troops entered
San Mateo.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-28
VIII Make a Stand at stormbcre.

LONDON, Dec. 1.-THE Daily News
has the following dispatch from Cape
Town:
1.-The Beers intend to make a big
stand at Stormberg and are massing a
great force at the abandoned British
camp. One commando of {, 200 consists
chiefly of rebel Dutch"
The Madrid correspondent of the
Standard says:
"The Boer governments have recent
ly intimated to their agents in Europe
their readiness to be moderate in re-
gard to peace conditions. The chief
anxiety of the burghers is as to the
question of receiving supplies by way
Of Lorenzo MARQUEE"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-28
WELCOME TO WOOD.
Greeting Extended New Military Cover
nor of Cuba.

Greeting Extended New Military Cover
nor OF Cuba.
HAVANA, Dec. General Leonard
Wood, the new governor general ar
rived yesterday and received the salutes
of the major general from Cabanas,
and the governor general from Punta,
fred with petards by Cubans. Every
launch in the harbor, barges and row.
boats were hired and decorated with
bunting. General Wood boarded a
launch supplied by the entertainment
committee, while a salute of twenty
one rockets, each having American or
Cuban flags attached, was fired. Much
enthusiasm was manifested on every
side. A large crowd received General
Wood at Machina wharf, and upon
landing there he was greeted with
hearty cheers. He was then driven to
the Hotel Ingalaterra and later called
at the palace and was received by Gen.
eral Brooke
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-28
MENELIK WORRIES ENGLISH.
Claims Territory Which Is Considered
vital to English Progress.


Vital to English Progress.
New YORK, Dec. 22.-London papers
just received display much anxiety
over the attitude of Menelik, emperor
of Abyssinia toward England. At
present there is dispute between this
potentate and Great Britain as to the
boundary between Egypt and Abys-
sinia and it is feared that Menelik
may consider the present an excel
lent time to make q demonstration
against the British. The scheme Of
Cecil Rhodes of Cape-to-Cairo rail-
road, or rather the plan of British
empire extending without any break
from the Mediterranean to Cape Town,
would be spoiled if Menelik finally
succeeded in planting the Abyssinian
flag over point on the White Nile
Menelik has sent troops to occupy the
countries which he claims as his own
In view of an approaching conflic
with Great Britain, the negus hat
acted like president Kruger OF the
Transvaal and has made extensive
warlike preparations. The number of
Abyssinian soldiers who could be call
ed upon to make use of these weapons
is somewhat difficult to estimate cor
rectly. Still, Count Antonelli, diplo-
mat and Traveller, estimated at nearly
zoe, 900 men the force that Menelik
could put in line some years ago.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-28
Woman Assaulted and Robbed.

MASON CITY, Dec. 25.-Miss Anna
Bauman, secretary and treasurer of
the Standard Oil Co., was assaulted
by foot-pad and strenuous effort
made to rob her of $500. She had a
desperate encounter with the robber,
lasting twenty minutes, and he was
finally frightened away. The nervous
shock rendered Miss Bauman uncon-
scious for some time af err it was all
over