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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-21

1t Is related, on the authority Of DR..
Edward Everett Hale, that a wealthy
gentleman, known to him, has for sew
eral years past been paying the college
expenses of various young women who
had no claims upon his bounty other
than those his generosity prompted.
They were selected-presumably at his
desire-from those pupils of the pub
lie schools, who, in the opinion of their
instructors, were most worthy and best
fitted to pursue a college career. This
year several of them graduated at
various women's colleges, and but one
of their number wrote to their bene-
factor to express thanks and gratitude.
This seems ungracious and almost in
credible. Pay that thou Owest," as an
injunction, has a wider application
than to mere monetary Indebtedness
and benefits forgot and unpaid IN
gratitude, proclaim niggardliness OF
soul, as we'll as lack of high principle
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-21
BANDITS HARD TO CAPTURE.
Difficult Feature of the Philippine
Situation.


MANILA, Dec. 13.-Colonel Smith,
with detachment of the Seventeenth
infantry, surrounded and captured in
a village near Malasqui a party of
guerrillas who had made their head
quarters there. The party included
the band which assassinated seven
officials at Malasqui for friendliness to
the Americans. All are insurgents
who became bandits when the disinte-
grafton of the Filipino army began.
They. kept the country around Malas-
qui in state of terror for several
weeks and committed twenty five MUIR
ders in less than that number of days.
When they were caught they were
promptly sent to General MacArthur's
headquarters at Bayambang by train.
1t is expected that they will be speed
lily tried and either shot or hanged as
an example.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-21
CONTEST WEBB BYERs' SEAT.

HIS Recent Opponent Files Notice OF
Contest with Secretary of State.
DIS MONIES, Dec. 17.-Papers have
been filed with the secretary of state
inaugurating a contest for the legisla-
tive seat to which Webb Byers was
recently elected in Shelby county by
the narrow margin of twelve votes.
George Battey is the contestant. The
papers fled with the secretary are
ssealed and directed to the house
of representatives, SO that the specific
claims made by the contestant are not
known. 1t is presumed, however, that
the usual claim of counting illegal
votes Is made
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-21
College Must Paw Taxes.

DIES MONIES, Dec. ia decision has
been rendered in the district court
holding that Highland Park College of
Des MoiEes was established for pecun-
larry profit and therefore should pay
taxes. The college contended that it
should be exempt from taxation for
the reason that it was an educational
institution. The decision will apply
to a number of colleges in the state.
An appeal will be taken.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-21

Newspaper correspondents writing
from Berlin state that two more re-
markable cures of blindness by means
of electricity as applied by Professor
Stein are reported. A man who for
fourteen years has been totally blind
is now able to read coarse print. A
cir; OF Is who has been blind for five
years Is now able to walk about and
recognize friends. Several other cases
have been reported where persons
partly blind have been enabled to see
perfectly. Professor Stein has been
working on the idea for thirteen years,
and eight years ago invented an cleo
trical appliance by which the blind can
be made to see lights. Since then he
has been experimenting with more
practical results. The appliance which
the professor claims to have invented
at once makes the blind see. He then
adjusts a glass of proper focus, as one
does an opera or field glass. Though
Professor Stein has spent fortune in
developing and perfscting his inVen-
tion he declares he will cure the poor
free and look to the rich for his fees
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-21
cronie,s Repor. on MagerstontoIn battle

PRETORIA, Dec. 16.-The following
official announcement is made: Seen
eral Cronje reports yesterday there was
desultory fighting till 6, when the
heavy cannon fire was resumed. The
Scandinavians were determined to hold
their ditfic ult position. but it became
untenable and they suffered severely.
i was unable to send help. The Brit
ish were in overwhelming force, but
must have had at least two thousand
men put out OF action, either killed or
wounded" The official report from
Captain Finnhart says: "'There are no
signs of surrender, the burghers fight
inh with conspicuous bravery and
maintaining their positions under a
heavy British fire. Our cannon is of
very little use, Our loss is not def
nltely known, but will estima tie it at
100 killed and wounded"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-21
WOOD Is GOVERNOR.

He VIII Relieve Gen. Brooke as Military
Governor of Cuba.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 14.-By the direc-
ton of the president, General Leonard
Wood has been assigned to the COM
mand of the division of Cuba, relieving
General Brooke. General Wood, in
addition to his duties as division COM
mander, will exercise authority as
military governor of the island. Gen
eral Brooke is ordered, on the compile
ton of the transfer, to repair to Wash
ington and report to the adjutant
general for further orders of the Sec
rotary of war.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-21
IOWA CRIMINALS.
Has Been Slight Decrease In Them
During Past Year.

Has Been Slight Decrease In Them
During Past Year.
Dies MONIES, Dec. 16.-Criminal sta
tistics for Iowa during the past bien-
NAL period show that there have been
2,444 prosecutions for otfenses commit
ted in the state. OF this number 1,191
occurred during the past year, slight
decrease from those of the year before.
The state has collected ST., 1854 out
of $175, 595.37 fines imposed during the
period. 1t cost the different counties
for the above prosecutions $81s,627, of
which S171, 100 constituted attorneys
fees. These figures were filed with
the governor in the criminal report By
the secretary of state.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-21
NOVAK MUST STAY.
Petition for Rehearing in His Case over
ruled by Supreme Court.

Tuleu ny supreme SOuTI'
DIES MONIES, Dec. 16.-The famous
Novak case is practically ended, SO far
as the public is interested in it, for the
supreme court has overruled the petit
ton of Novak's attorneys for a rehear-
ing in the case. This means that
Frank A. Novak, made famous by the
fire in the little village of Walford
three years ago and his famous fight
to the Klondike regions, will have to
serve out the remainder of his life SEN
tence for the killing of Edward Muir
ray, unless the chief executive of Iowa
may sooner or later see fit to look upon
him with clemency.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-21
AS TOLD FROM PRETORIA.
Beers Captured Much Ammunition and
Arms at Modder River.

Beers Captured Much Ammunition and
Arms at Modder River.
PRETORIA, Dec. 1s.-An official dis
patch from Modder river says:
THE Beers captured n great quanti-
ty of loot, including 200 Lee Metfords,
cases of cartridges and hundreds of
bayonets. Great numbers of the Brit
ish have retired from Tweo-RivIeren
in the direction of Belmont. The loss
of the British was very great. There
were heaps of dead on the field. The
wounded are being attended to, tenn
porially, at Bissel's farm. The sappers
and miners must have suffered severe
". The Beers suffered heavy losses
in horses. / cannot otherwise describe
the battlefield than as a sad and terri
BILE slaughter. Monday was, for us, a
brilliant victory. 1t has infused new
spirit into our men and will enable
them to achieve greater deeds"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-21

Chicago policemen are complaining
bitterly over the frequent assess
ments" levied upon their scanty pay,
and assert that Inspector Heidelmeier
threatens condign displeasure toward
any officer who fails to hand in his pro
rata share of the taxation. The civil
service commissioners might take an
hour off and give the inspector a full
explanation of the laws which are sup
posed to govern the police as we'll as
other departments of the public serV-
ice.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-21
IowA's RICH IRON ORE.
AIIamakee County Products Better Than
Expected.

AIIamakee County Products Better Than
Expected.
DIES MONIES, Dec. 19.-The state
geologist is in receipt of report that
the Allamakee county iron ore, OF
which two train loads were shipped to
Milwaukee for smelling, proves much
richer than expected. The percentage
of phosphate is so small it can be used
for Bessemer steel, which was not ex-
pected. 1t ran from so to IS per cent
pure iron, and is light, easily reduced
ore. Capitalists have been buying
options on mineral rights on consider
able areas of the iron-bearing land.
The amount of the mineral is said by
the state geologist to be almost unlim-
tied. A large part of Allamakee coun-
tv is underlaid with it from 60 to 100
feet thick. 1t is now proposed to erect
furnaces next year near Wauhon and
reduce the iron there instead of ship
ping it. Capitalists are investigating
and endeavoring to buy mineral rights
enough to support the plant.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-21
onioers OF Fruit Growers.

DIES MONIES, Dec. 16.-The State
Horticultural Society elected the fol-
lowing officers: President, c. f. Gard
ner, Usage; vice-president, NJ. j. Wragg,
Waukee; secretary, Wesley Greene,
Davenport; treasurer, w. M. Bonn
berger, Harlan, directors, c. ]. Blodg-
EFT, Mt. Pleasant; Abner Bransom,
New Sharon; N. X. Fluke, Davenport;
A. L. Plummer, Ivy; r. P. Speer, Cedar
Falls; p. F. Kline, Storm Lake; Eugene
Secor, Forest CITY.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-21

OsKALOosA, Dec. 15.-The little min
ing town of Coalfeld, twelve miles
south of Oskaloosa, in the corner of
Monroe county, is afflicted with small
pox. Five cases are already reported.
and DR.. John A. McKiveen, of Char
iton, a member of the state board of
health, who was sent to the little
town, reports all the cases genuine,
although of comparatively mild type
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-21
ESCAPED ON TECHNICALITY.
Wrong Sort of Revenue Stamp on Docu-
mentSaVed Jack Shields.

Wrong Sort OF Revenue Stamp on Docu-
mentSaVed Jack Shields.
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Dec. l7.-Jack
Shields, arraigned for forgery in the
district court, owes his liberty to his
ignorance of the different kinds of
revenue stamps. 1t appeared in the
trial that he had put n proprietary
stamp on q forged check, which he
passed. Judge Green held that mas
much as the check bore a proprietary
and not documentary stamp, it could
not be the subject of forgery and haV-
ing no legal efficacy, could not have
been passed as forged instrument.
He accordingly dismissed the case and
ordered the jury discharged. The case
will be passed up to the supreme court
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-21
NEWS In GENERAL
GENERAL Pillar KILLED.
Dies While Urging His Troops to Make
Stand.

MANILA, Dec. 15.--Major March with
300 men, arrived at Ceramics, in the
heart of the Tilad mountains, on the
evening of Dec. 8, about twenty hours
behind Aguinaldo, who had believed
he had found an inaccessible refuge.
On December the American com
mander had a wonderful fight in a
cloud enveloped mountain pass, 5000
feet above the sea, completely routing
General General Gregorio del Pillars
forces of 200 picked men in position
almost strong enough to rival Their
mopylae. General Pillar died at the
front of his men, urging them to make
a stand until the ball of a sharpshooter
pierced his head. His followers tried
to carry away his body, but were com
PEELED to lay it down. Two of the
Americans were killed and were buried
by their comrades where they fell.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-21
COLONIAL TROOPS DESERT.
Reported to Have Joined the Beers 4
Great Numbers,

Reported to Have Joined the Beers IN
Great Numbers.
New YORK, Dec. IA special tele-
gram from London says: The follow
ing dispatch received here, dated Pre-
toria, December 10, added to the dis
may caused by Buffers defeat:
mine hundred British colonial troops
have joined the Beers at Barley, 1000
at Barley East and 1900 at Burghers-
drop"
. The Herald's special London bulletin
says:
1T is thought that many more Cape
Colony Dutch than at first supposed
have already joined the Transvaalers.
Some estimates claim that General
Joubert has at least 100000 men. A
more conservative estimate places his
force at 10000"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-21
ANOTHER FIGHT.
At Zotspan Drift, Ten Miles from Orange
River.

LONDON, Dec 16.-The war Office re-
ceived the following from the officer
commanding at Orange River dated
the 14th.
Yesterday part of the mounted in
fantry under Captain Bradshaw, and
the Yorkshires and the Lancashire
guides patrolled in the direction of
Ramah and Zotspan drift, ten miles
east of Orange River, to reconnoitre
and report the strength of the enemy
reported to be holding the drift. The
mounted infantry found strong de-
tachment of the enemy at the drift
and sharp engagement ensued. The
enemy ultimately retreated to Goe-
mansberg. Capt. Bradshaw and three
men were killed, Lieutenant Gregson
of the East Kents and seven men
wounded. The Beers had five killed
and several wounded"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-21
GERMAN PEOPLE JUBILANT.
Congratulate Each Other Over the BOer
Success in South Africa.

SUCCESS In SOutn AIrlCa'
BERLIN, Dec. 1.-THE German press
and people are jubilant over the news
from South Africa, and everywhere in
the streets people stop each other and
offer congratulations. Among the
press comments is that of the Kreuez
Zeitung, which says:
"Thus the fighting power of the
third column is destroyed and the cam
paign of the Beers is disastrously end
ed. What, however, means more, is
that England's decadence, long ago
apparent to far-sighted statesmen, has
thus become visible before the whole
world"
The National Zeitung says:
1.-The second chapter in this war is
now also ended and is much worse
than the first. Its effect upon the
Afrikanders in Natal and Cape Colony
must be unfortunate for the English
cause"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-21
TIN THOUSAND GUNS suRREsDnRED
Mayor of Tunis Reveals Hiding Place Of
Cuban Arms.

Cuban Arms.
SANTIAGO, Cuba, Dec. 15.--The may
or of Tunis, district of Holguin, volan-
tarily disclosed the location and snr-
rendered three effective field guns, TO-
600 rifles and large amount of am.
munition to the Americans. The guns
had been stored in an obscure place,
and it would have been almost impos-
sible to find them unless their where
abouts had been voluntarily revealed.
The Holguin district is one of the
widest in the island, and has been re-
garded as probable starting point for
a possible uprising.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-21
filipino Secretary of state Ca ptured.

hANILA, Dec. 15.-Mabini, former
secretary of state in the so-called Fill
ilino government, and Aguinaldo's
a.,lest adviser, although of late with
drawn from official connection with
the insurrection, has been captured by
General Macarthur near Rosales. He
will be brought to Manila Mabini
haf ,een>theA-leaders Of the extreme
anti-Ameriean faction.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-21
WORST SINCE INDIAN MUTINy.
Extent of the Disaster to Buffers Column
Appalls London.


Appalls London.
LONDON, Dec. 16.--The news of Gen
eral Buffers reverse was received so
late that the morning newspaper COM
ment is confined to perfunctory ex-
pressions of extreme regret and disap-
pointment aud of the necessity of
calmness and redouoled efforts to
retrieve the position. This latter
check is regarded as the most serious
event in G eat Britain's military his
tory since the Indian mutiny.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-21
I,ead ore Under Zinc ore.

DUBUQUE, Dec. IA new mining
discovery is announced. 1t is the find
ing of lead ore under zinc ore. The
discovery was made in the Pixies Peak
shaft, which had been operated by
means of pump for some time past
This mine is the deepest in the vicin-
itY. Great results are expected.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-21

Is Dom Paul also among the proph-
cts? A short time ago he Numbered
forth in his own rugged manner that
England might conquer the Transvaal.
but 1t would be at cost that would
stagger the world" British casual
ties at the Modder river seem to con-
arm the vision of the "old man of
Pretoria"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-21
win PAY Interest On Bonds.

WASHINGTON, Dec. l5.-Secretary
1age has decided to anticipate the
January interest on United States
bonds. This interest will amount to
about Ave and one-haf millions.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-21
victory for Beers at Modder River.

PRETORIA, Dec. 12.-Six hundred
and seventy-two British prisoners
were taken at Stormberg. In the
lighting at Modder river Sunday even
ing Gen. Cronje maintained his posi-
ton and captured fifty British soldiers.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-21
Woman Confesses murder.

0scEoLA, Dec. 7.-Mrs. Julia Crosby,
accused of shooting her husband, Mich
olas Crosby, at her home near Wood
burn, upon being arraigned in the
district court, pleaded guilty. The
term to be given her will be twenty
years, it is understood.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-21

Nine. Sembrich made her first ac-
ouaintance with the college yell OF
lusty football players recently at the
Auditorium in Chicago. She aftirms
she "neyai-r-e hear a noise like zis
time" This. coming from vocalist Of
such fame, is a spray of laurel for the
chrysanthemum songsters.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-21

A Chicago doctor has been diagnos-
ing the "wheelman's hunch." As an
all-round curiosity a wheelman of the
scorcher variety is probably without
an equal. "None but himself can be
his parallel"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-21
aeneral Mauchops KIlled.

LONDON, Dec. 14.-The following is
official from Capetown, under date of
December. 10: "Gen. Methuen wires
that Gen Wauchope was killed in the
action of yesterday"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-21

The unexpected happens OCCASION
ally, but not so often as the expected
fails to happen.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-21

4 Success is a crown that transforms
murderer into a hero, especially If
the shield of patriotism protects him
from the law.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-21
ny d. c. MOTT.

The self-made man always yenerates
his creator,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-21

Courage is the thing that enables US
20 forget our fears.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-21

The movement against feminine
wells certainly possesses unblushing
.effrontery.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-21

You cannot judge man by his
clothes, but woman's are the express
sion not so much of her circumstances
~ az her mind, mood and indfVidu-
s.a
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-21
REPUBLICANs AT PHILADELPHIA.
Quaker City Gets the Republican Nationa
Convention.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16.-The republi-
can national committee decided to hold
the next convention of that party at
Philadelphia, June 10. The first bal
lot resulted as follows: Philadelphia
10, Chicago 20, New York z, st. Louis
0. The last ballot: Philadelphia rs,
Chicago "A.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-21

The most successful misstatements
are half truth and half falsehood.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-21
ALLEN Is CHOSEN.
Goes to Washington as Senator From
Nebraska.

OMAHA, Dec. 14.-Governor POINTER
appointed ex-senator Allen to fill the
senatorial vacancy caused by the death
of Hayward. The newly appointed
senator announces his intention of
proceeding to Washington at once and
assuming the duties of his office
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-21

Time and patience will enable a per
son to conquer almost any obstacle.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1899-10-13
A Curious LoOlxinr Err.

A sharks egg is one Of the most odd
looking things imaginable and has no
more resemblance to an egg, strictly
speaking, than it has to a paving stone.
In n variety it Is pillow shaped and
has a long "horn," or "feeler," at each
r It is about two inches long
and the color almost pure black.
1t Is u%nprovided with shell, as we
understand that word, but the contents
are protected by a thick, leathery COW
ering, which has almost as much elias
ITCHY about it as a covering Of rubber
would have.
The "feelers" mentioned catch hold
OF and wind themselves around pieces
Of seaweed and other floating objects
and hang until the egg is Matched.
One variety Of the shark lays Is eggs
during the month Of April. These tioat
about until early In December, when
the little sharks emerge.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1899-10-13
A Painful Discovery.

1T was about the witching hour, "
said the s~uburbanite. II had left the
station some distance behind me and
was on my way up the road toward
home. I had got comfortably cool by
that time, and the charming influence
Of the starlit night possessed me and
made me feel at peace with all the
world. Nor did the fact that I and my
new suit had made a hit with the
friends I had been visiting detract from
the fullness Of my self satisfaction.
"All went we'll until I came to a
street crossing my road. At the corner
was a street lamp, which from some
cause was not lit, and from this lamp
luttered what seemed to be a handker-
chief. You know I am a little bit neal
sighted.
II reached over to take it, but it was
touched by the wind and waved just
beyond my grasp. I reached W far
Their, leaning full against the lamp
post. This time ! was successful, and
I found that the supposed handkerchief
was a piece Of paper On which was
written in bold and dashing letters the
legend Fresh Paint. '"-Philalelphia
Inquirer.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1899-10-13
one Thing ana Another.

The department Of agriculture re-
ports that In the dry climate Of the
citrus fruit region Of California and In
the promising fruit districts Of Arr.
coma small and numerous fires, prefer.
ably of coal burned in iron baskets,
have been found to be the most effect
i've device used for protection against
frost; second In point Of utility may be
placed irrigation, and the practicable
process which affords the least protec.
tion in that respect appears to be
smudge fires.
Onions we'll rlpened keep we'll
through the winter in a dry, cool place.
An Irrigation convention Is to be held
In Albuquerque the second week In
October for the purpose of asking the
government for aid In building reser.
voirs In New Mexico and Arizona. says
Denver Field and Farm.
Where celery Is blanched by earth
Ing up, great care should be taken to
keep the soil out Of the center of the
plant.
FlaXseed at the rate Of about 40
pounds per acre IL reported as giving
good results where grain Ia wanted.
For straw. seeding Ia heavier.