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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-06-22
Chicago Live Stock.

CHICAGO. June 2o-Cattle = Receipts, $500;
generally unchanged good to choice beeves
sold at S5ooI9550 commoner grades bringing
s4.io(gi.95; feeding cattle brought Sa65G5.OO:
bulls, cows and heifers. S2.OOle5.lO, the latter
price for choice heifers; western fed steers.
s4.oUao3o; Texans, sa9oa4.9o; calves Si.a50l
Io5 Hogs-Receipts, 10000: 59715c higher ;
light hogs brought S370t939O: mixed lots,
Sa7oG39) and heavy at S3.55G3.9). MOS
sold for S3.s5,as.so, and culls s1.5oa3.5o. sheen
-Recelpts. 1900; prices ruled steady, with
prime clipped lambs at the highest point Of
the year; sheep at S3.0)G03.s5 for culls, up to
s5.OO(g5.25 for best hocks: clipped lambs
brought S475G6.65; Colorado wooled lambs,
S660G67S and spring lambs, $42507.a
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-06-22
Congressman Bland Buried.

LEBANON, No, June 19.-Congress-
msn Richard Parks Bland was laid to
rest here Saturday with honors betitting
his lllustrious career. The town was
crowded with thousands of his friends
who came to honor his memory. The
funeral services We're participated in
by the ministers Of all denominations
represented i'll Lebanon. The discourse
was delivered by Rev. w. K. Collins
OF the Methodist Episcopal church and
was followed by the ritual of the
knights Templar and Masonic frater-
mites. w. ]. Bryan had seat on the
stage. The cortege was the longest and
most impressive ever seen in southwest
ern Missouri.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-06-22
Kansas City Live Stock.

KANSAS ClTf.June eg.-Cattle-Recepts 5000 .
steady to &c lower. native steers. heavy
s4.9ega2V: medium, S4651515; light, S4.o10oOo:
Texas steers, s3.25(G4.6O; Texas cows $4,000
40; native cows and heifers. s2.2IQp5lo; stock
ers and feeders s3.4095.Oo; bulls, s265 04.0o.
hoss-Receipts, l7OOo closed weak; bulk of
.aies' .a sae5e3.'5; heavy, sa.7oteaso; packers
s3671a Gs75; mixed ss659a.7215; light. sa57ls
93'O: workers, sa65@3.7O: pigs, S3.5NQs.70.
sheep-Receipts 1900; strong; lambs. S4OO
Gooo; clipped mnttons, s3.5O05oO; stockers
and feeders S25nG4nl
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-06-22
What Is ShiIoh2

grand old remedy for Coughs, Colds and
Consumption; used through the world for half
century, has cured innumerable cases of in
ciplent consumption and relieved many in ad-
vanced stages If you are not satisfied with
the results we Will refund your money Price,
25c, SOC and Sl.00. G. W. Houston.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-06-22
ELEVEN DIE IN A MINE.
Six Men Killed While Trying to Escape
and Five Inrc Innline. II, Thei. A Id

Six Men Killed While Trying to Escape
and Five More Coming to Their Aid.
HALIFAX N. S. June 17.-According
to an official account OF yesterday 5
disaster in the Caledonia mine of the
Dominion Coal company at Glace Bay,
Cape Breton, there We're two explosions,
the first killing six men and the second
live men. Fire started near the deep
pump. The SIX men who We're on their
way out We're overcome by an explosion
OF ire damp and We're sutfocated where
they fell. Three quarters of an hour
later a party OF men We're on their way
to the scene OF the fire, headed by
Thomas Johnson, the underground
manager, when an explosion of gas oo-
Cured, by which they Were killed in
stantly. The bodies of the victims,
save that of Martin, We're recovered by
a rescue party. After considerable diff
Guilty the position of the fire was located
and Il body OF volunteers attacked the
flames with water. This work was car
ried on vigorously for several hours
when it was found that the extent Of
the fire and the difficulties of fighting
it rendered efforts useless. The dead:
THOMAS JOHNSON.
4 JOHN DOYLE.
JOHN DOYLE, JR
ARTHUR GRANT
ALEXANHER MCDONALD.
STEPHEN MCCORMICK.
Rory ID. MCDOUGAL.
NEIL MCDONALD.
MALCoM MCCAULEY.
WILLIAM THOMPSON. f"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-06-22
Texas Town Under Water.

SAN ANTONIO, June 16.-News has
just been received here that the town
OF Brackett, about 120 miles west of
San Antonio, is under ten feet of water.
-Four persons are missing and are sup
posed to have been drowned. A waser-
spout over that place has inundated the
country for miles around. The soldiers
at Fort Clark are caring for the citizens
and are dealing out government rations.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-06-22
To Fix Gold Standard

MILWAUKEE, June 16.-National Re
publican Committeeman Henry G.
Payne Of Wisconsin, who returned from
New York today, where he attended a
conference of the senate finance com
mlttee, makes statement to the Mil
waukee Journal that, in his opinion, a
bill Will be formulated at the coming
congress that will place the United
States upon gold standard basis
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-06-22
f-AIhA, IOWA; THURSDAY, JUNE % 1899. slOO

lvely, met yesterday ana slgnea arUules
for fight between their men. The
fighters agree to engage in a contest for
the championship of the world under
the following conditions: Contest shall
be 20 rounds for a decision and shall
take place on Oct. 23, 1899: the princi-
pals to accept the best inducements Of
fered by midnight Sept. 10. 1899.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-06-22

REPEL REBEL ATTACK.

iowa and Kansas Regiments Cheerfully
Await Their Coming Behind Trenches.
MANILA, June 1s.-After cutting the
railroad and telegraph at Apalit, seven
miles south, for the purpose of seyerins
connection, the rebels attacked General
Macarthur lines at San Fernando at
4:3O a. N. They met with an unex-
pectedly warm reception and were re-
pulsed with loss of 70 killed, 80 pris-
oners and many wounded.
The rebel force, estimated to have
numbered 5000 men, advanced stealth
lily from the jungle north of the CITY.
and then divided, with the evident pur-
pose OF surrounding the Americans.
Ihe outposts OF the Iowa regiment dis
covered the enemy and retired to their
lines, where the entire division awaited
III an intrenched position. The Iowa
regiment and the Kansas regiment re-
celved the first shock Of the attack.
Reserving their fire until the enemy was
within 600 yards, the first volley of the
Americans hit the rebels, who returned
the fire wildly, the rest of their line fail
ing to advance. The Americans. who
thoroughly enjoyed the novelty of the
situation, awaiting an attack, sailed
forth and the insurgents thereupon
turned and fed into the jungle. Our
loss was IA men wounded and the ma
Jorlty OF them are only slightly hurt.
General Funston's brigade of Kans,ns
and Montanans and General Hale's
brigade, the Seventeenth regiment and
the Iowa regiment, constituted the force
engaged.
Aguinaldo is reported to have per-
sonally conducted the attack.
Along the front of the Kansas repi.
ment 39 rebel dead were counted. The
first news of the Filipino advance was
reported by telegraph operator who
was sent to the bridge at Apalit to ascer
tam the cause OF a break in one of the
Wlres. Tie was compelled to beat a
hasty retreat under fire.
Since the Americans withdrew from
Candaba recently the rebels have re-.
turned and have wreaked yenpeance
upon those who betriended the Ameri-
cans. They slaughtered the natives,
who surrendered the town and dis.
played Their heads ON poles i'll the pub
lie square.
Cemmends General wheaton.
WASHINGTON, June 2l.-General Otis
forwards the following:
MANILA, June Wheaton at Inns
wlth four guns, four battalions, Fourth
and Fourteenth infantry, Nevada troop
cavalry sent battalion south on recon
nalssance direction of Las Marinas YES.
terday morning, where enemy was re-
ported concentrating his scattered
forces. Battalion encountered enemy's
force of 1000 marching to attack linus.
Was successful in impedingi it's progress.
Wheaton with two guns and two bat
talions hurried forward and repulsed
the enemy with heavy loss, enemy leav-
ing over 100 dead on the field. Our loss
was five killed, 90 wounded. Wheaton
was reinforced last night by a battalion
Ninth infantry and is driving enemy
beyond Las Marinas, which is now in
his possession. Casualties today not re-
ported. Wheatons qualities for bold
and successful attack unsurpassed. J
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-06-22
Standing of the Clubs.
ROUMANIA GETS RAIN.
BIeakins of the Drought Puts Down the
Price of Wheat

'''N'f1s, or 0fO0tSEG
Price of Wheat.
cbIcAGo, June 20.-Wheat was weak from
start to finish today and closed at decline of
l5sc from yesterday Liquidation of long
wheat was the feature, rains in Russia and
Roumanla and favorable domestic conditions
giving holders severe attack of ennui. Coarse
grams We're also weak corn closing &c lower
and oats 12c lower. Provisions closed un-
changed to 7l2c lower. Closing prices:
WHEAT-July. 7a7s sg7514c; Sept 7677sc.
CoRN-July, Sls4c: Sept, 345ac.
OATs-July, 241ac; Sept, 2l34c
poRk-July. Ssa2tes.25; Sept, ss.42.
R1Bs-July. s4.72; Sept, $4.s5.
LARD-July, s5.02; Sept. s5l5 G5.l7,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-06-22
south Omaha Live Stock

SOUTH OMAHA June aO-Cstt,a -pao.,,,.,
$50; steady to stronger; native beef steers
ss4Uso.So western steers. s4OOa4S0; Tex
as steers, sa75fG4.6O; cows and heifers. S3.so(D
so; Gamers. s2.50(Gs5o: stockers and feed !,
efs. SSeo 94SO; calves. $4.O0tg7.OO; bulls, stays
etc, saoV(g4.25. Hogs Receipts. $500; 5Qloc
nigher; heavy, sa7o4s75; mixed. $4,000
a7z12; light. ss721stg3.75; pigs. s3a5(as ".
bulk of sales. ss.7Uga7215. Sheep-Receints
s,loo: actlv.. and stronger; western muttons
a.:5 = :51 gs.2S; stock sheep, sa5og4.25: lambs,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-06-22
r, P. BLANDIS DEAD
FAMOUS M,SSCuRlAN PASSES AWAY
AT LEBANON.

Free Silver advocate Passes Out of the
Thirty-two Hour Sleep Into Eternity.
Had Been Confined to His Home For
Two Montns-Funeral Arrangements.
LEBANON, No, June 16.-R. P. Bland
died yesterday after a sleep of 80 hours.
Mr.. Bland returned home when CON
gress adjourned in March and soon suf-
tered relapse from an attack of la
grippe. For more than two months
ne has been confined to his home and
his health has gradually declined. His
family is PROSTATE with grief and the
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-06-22
TO FIGHT ON OCT. %.

Jeffries and Sharkey Sign Articles for a
Twenty-F Five Round Go.
New YORK, June 2O.-William A.
Brady and Tom O'Rourke, representing
Jim Jeffries and Tom Sharkey respect.
The evening times., 1899-05-23
SOCIAL AND Personal.

At the public reception tomorrow night
from 9 to II at the Executive Mansion.
the same rules will govern as during the
winter season. ps
Carriages and pedestrians will approach
by the northwest gate. and leave by the
northeast gate.
AS the capacity of the Mansion is very
limited It is hoped that after passing the
President people will leave the house. in
order to make room for those who tollow
them.
The evening times., 1899-05-23
NATIONAL CADETS
MAY PLAY FOOTBALL
The Embargo on West Point
and Annapolis Removed.
Struggles on the Gridiron Field to
Begin Again.
Secretary Alger Withdravs the Or
der FOrbiddinE Matches BE-
tween Students.

Action was taken by Secretary Alger this
morning which insures the resumption Of
the annual football match games between
the elevens OF the Military Academy and
the Naval Academy. The Secretary sent
a telegram to Colonel Mills. the Superin
tendent of the Military Academy. giving
him authority to use his discretion in re-
gard to the resumption of the matches. and
as Colonel Mills has recommended that the
contests be sanctioned by the War Depart
ment. and as the Navy Department has al
ways been in favor of them, it appears to
be certain that there will be a game this
year.
These annual matches have not been
played for two years. They were suspend
ed through the instrumentality of Colonel
tnow brigadier generaD Ernst, the then
Superintendent of the Military Academy.
Colonel Ernst complained to the War De-
partment that the cadets on the West Point
eleven could not properly attend to their
duties on account OF the preparation for
the annual game. He said that they were
in a state OF excitement for three months
before the game occurred. and the whole
corps of cadets shared in this feeling to
lesser degree, thus seriously interfering
with studies and discipline.
Another reason urged against the con-
tinuance of the matches. although 1t can
not be said that this was advanced by
Colonel Ernst, was that too much bitter
ness between the army and the navy was
engendered over the rivalry of West Point
and Annapolis. Old army officers would
become SO excited that they would be will
ing to bet a years retired pay with some
equally excitabie ancient mariner. At one
game general and an admiral became SO
worked up in an argument over the re-
spective merits of the Middies and the
West Pointers that a challenge to mortal
combat was given. Friends interfered,
however, and saved the irascible old war
riors from court-martial or death ON the
field of honor.
Colonel Ernst's objections met the ap-
proval OF the War Department. and while
he remained at the Military Academy the
games were not resumed. Col. Theodore
Roosevelt maze an earnest effort. when
Assistant Secretary of the Navy, to revive
the annual matches, but he was unsuccess-
full few days ago Colonel Mills, the
successor of Colonel Ernst, recommended
10 Secretary Alger that the games be re-
sumed and the action of the Secretary
mentioned was taken today.
The evening times., 1899-05-23
MORE PAY FOR PosTMAsrERs.
Many Salaries to BE Increased After
July I.


July !.
Many postmasters will have their sala-
ries increased on July l. owing to the phe-
nomenal increase in the postal receipts.
After the receipts of an Office entitie the
postmaster to salary Of 1000 year the
appointment Of postmaster at that Office
is made by the President and confirmed
by the Senate. This year the returns so
far indicate that in the neighborhood Of
one hundred postoffices will be lifted from
the fourth class to the third class, the low
est class of Presidential oficese. About
the same number will go from the third
class to the second class. and quite num-
ber Of the second class will be promoted
to the first.
While the receipts of Washington have
increased rapidly. the salary of the post
master has remained stationary for some
years. Congress passed a law a number OF
years ago fixing the salaries Of postmas-
tiers, and decreeing that they should be
advanced until the receipts of the office
equaled 100000. when the postmaster
should be paid $1,000. At the same time
1t was settled that the postmasters at
New York and Chicago should receive S.
600 and the postmaster at Washington S5,-
OOO
The receipts of the Washington postoffice
have grown until they will reach nearly
S750,0G0 for the present fiscal year. Other
offices with equal receipts would pay their
postmasters $4,000, but it has been held
that the law fixing the salary of the Wash
ington postmaster at 5000 prevents It
being increased. and he will continue to
draw only $1,000 until Congress takes fur
ther action.
The evening times., 1899-05-23
AT THE CENSUS BUREAU.
Director Wines Returns From HI
Western Trip.

The recent decision of Comptroller
TracewelI. of the Treasury. to the effect
that officials of the Census Bureau were
not authorized to rent land and erect
thereon building for headquarters, has
thrown a damper on the plans of D.rec,or
Merriam and his assistant. Mr.. Wines.
They have not despaired. however, OF Sc
curing a building in which the entire Of
fee can be conducted. and are now con-
sdering a number of propositions, sub
mitted to them by owners Of capacious
structures. AS yet a suitable building has
not been found, and in the opinion OF the
Director it is doubtful If there is an avail
atle structure which can accommodate the
5000 persons necessary for the proper con-
duct of the office. Several propositions
have been submitted TO the officials by par
ties who desire TO erect structure on pri-
vate property.
The amount paid out for rent in the last
census exceeded in the aggregate $3.50, coo.
Such a building as is needed and desired
by Director Merriam could be erected for
this amount, or even less. An annual rem
tai of $25.OO0 for five years would fully
compensate the builder of a structure.
even IL the edifice were never put to any
other use.
DlTGCtOT MeTTldlE has TetuIHeu u NdSu-
ington from the West. and will now prob
ably remain at his post until the work of
taking the census is well under way. He
said this morning that it was his inten-
tion to move into permanent quarters by
the 1st of December.
There are now about 1900 applications
for positions in the Census Bureau, and
they are increasing at the rate Of 200
day. Examinations are still in progress
and are held every Monday, Wednesday,
and Friday. Candidates for examination
are selected according to their recommen-
dations and endorsements. and not by
priority of application, as has been stated.
Director Merriam is kept busy receiving
Congressional visitors who call for the
purpose Of personally urging constituents
for examination. The full force will prob
ably not be secured until late in the sum-
mer. as but twenty-four applicants are ex-
amined at one time.
The evening times., 1899-05-23
Grub Worms Destroying Wheat.

Charleston, w. Va, May 23.-The State
board of agriculture today made the fol.
lowing report: The last disastrous enemy
of early wheat is reported from our Kama
wha Valley Mason, Putnam. and Kama
wha counties, and we are fearful that aft
er close examination other counties will
discover the same trouble-tbat his, the
common grubworm. Reports from the
above-named counties say that at least so
per cent of some fields OF wheat are ruined
by the grubworm. They say that to pull
up a handful'of wheat the ground about is
almost alive with these worms. which have
eaten off the roots of the wheat. One re-
porter says he discovered something wrong
with his grass took hold of handful and
the result was that 1t yielded with the
slightest resistance, the grubworms hav-
ing eaten all the roots of the grass. At
the very best the prospect for wheat is
anything but encouraging.
The evening times., 1899-05-23
TO MANUFACTURE AIRsHIPs.
Company Organized to Push a Balti-
more MANS InYentiOn.

Company Organized to Push a Balti-
more Mans InventiOn.
Baltimore. Nd, May 2s.-The American
Airship and Construction Company has
been Incorporated here with capital stock
OF $100, 900. 1t is formed to develop an air.
ship invented by Louis H. Kromm, one
of the incorporators.
Kromm has invented several articles in
general use. His attention was directed to
flying machines more than two years ago.
when he read the work OF Prof. Langley.
of the Smithsonian Institution.
After a year Of hard work, he perfected
small model CT the machine that it is
designed to put on the market. His friends
in Baltimore took an interest in his work,
and this resulted in the formation of the
company.
The inventor has been given half of the
stock for his interest in the machine.
Edwin A. Miller, president of the COM
pany. said today: I'VE have had experts
examine the machine. and they declare it
gives every promise of being the long
sought-for invention
The evening times., 1899-05-23
A DEWEY HOME FUND BENEFIT.
Dramatic Entertainment Given mt
the Carroll Institute.


the Carroll Institute.
The first entertainment in the interests
of the Dewey Home Fund was held at the
Carroll Institute last night under the aus
pices of the Lawrence School of Music and
Elocution. The affair was repetition OF
the entertainment given by Prof. Law
renee week ago. with a slight change in
the cast OF characters in one OF the plays
presented.
The first play "a Regular Fix" was re-
peated. and the work of the various men,
bers of the cast was we'll done. In the
second play, Popping the Question Prof.
Lawrence assumed the role Of Henry
Thornton. The especially notable feature
of this performance was the excellent and
artistic work OF Mrs. Amy Lawrence and
Miss Seitz. The latter played the part of
an old maid most cleverly. After the per-
formance dancing was INDUCED in until a
late hour. 1t is expected that quite a sum
will be realized for the benefit of the Dew
sey Home as the house was crowded.
The evening times., 1899-05-23
STUBBORN MORNING FIRE.
Combined Store and Dwel1in,
Wrecked by the Flames.


Wrecked by the Flames.
A destructive fire occurred early this
morning in the home of William Weaver.
colored. No. 4l3 o Street northwest. The
building is 4 combined store and dwelling
house, the store being occupied by John
Auth.
1t is not known how the fire originated.
but at 1880 Mr.. Weaver was awakened by
a dense volume OF smoke. On investiga-
tion he found the rear of his dwelling to
be in flames. An alarm was turned in rom
box "a and the entire fire department was
called out The flames had gained such
headway by the time the firemen arrived
that they experienced great difficulty in
getting it under control. Several times
the flames communicated to adjacent build
ings, but they were promptly extinguished
before great damage was done. After
working almost two hours the fire at No.
4l3 was extinguished. The damage is 1,5o0
and the insurance 1000. The damage to
the stock Of Auths store was $500. with no
insurance
The evening times., 1899-05-23
A BOOK Agent. Work In simln.

London, May pa dispatch to the
Daily Mall from Simla, India, says: "An
American missionary who recently arrived
here has caused amusement by visiting the
wives Of exalted officials and trying to per-
suade them to buy books that he has writ
ten. 1t is stated that he is trying to en-
list Lady Curzon, wife of the Viceroy, to
aid in a movement for the moral reclama-
tion of Simla society,""
The evening times., 1899-05-23
Died ON n Railway Train.

Charlottesville, Va, May 23.-An ex-
cursion train which left Boston the latter
part of last week, came by way Of Rich
mond. its final destination being Chicago
1t was composed OF several Wagner cars.
occupied by party Of New England hotel
men. When nearing Hanover Courthouse
at $3.50 o'clock Sunday, William H. Browne.
Of Boston. was attacked with acute indi-
gestion and died in few minutes. The
body was brought to Charlottesville. en-
balmed and sent on to Boston. Mr.. Browne
was in his seventy eighth year.
The evening times., 1899-05-23
Powder Plant Employe. Killed.

Chicago, May 2S.-Three men were killed
by the explosion of the nitro-glycerine tank
at the Aetna Powder Company's plant near
Crown Point, Ind, Sunday night. They
were Frank Ebler. Sam Erick. and Charles
Morris. all employees of the company. All
were blown to atoms. Not vestige Of the
building remains and no bodies have been
recovered.
The evening times., 1899-05-23
MIXERS GROWING RESTLESS.
General Strike Mny Follow Refuss
of Their Demands.

OF Thetr Demands.
Cumberland, Nd, May 23-The miners
OF the Elk Lick region had a mass meeting
and named committees to confer with the
operators on May 81 regarding an in
crease in wages. II demands are not met
a general strike. it is said. will be inau-
gurated June l. -
The miners ask for the following con-
cessions. Fifty cents per gross ton for
pick-mining. with relative advance for
chain-cutters, and five-ninths OF pick
price for machine leaders; an eight-hour
work day and the following scale for day
labor: Track-layers. s190; track-layers'
helpers. $1.75; trappers. IS cents; drivers.
81; trip-riders. S1.75: timbermen, $19O;
all other inside labor. SITS. The coke
workers have also asked for an advance.
The evening times., 1899-05-23
sslk Mil for Roanoke RAPIDS.

Petersburg, Va. May pa larke silk
mill is to be built at Roanoke Rapids,
about four miles from Weldon, N. c.,
which will cost in the neighborhood of
$150.009. The plans and drawings for the
mill are now being made by a Boston firm.
The evening times., 1899-05-23
An Italian Reuuc.t to China.

Rome May 23.-An official note has been
issued stating that Italy has asked China
for permission to establish a commercial
station at San Nun Bay.