davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-21
Child Burned to Death.

Sioux CITY, Dec. 16.-The 3-year-old
child of c. S. Argo, of Chamberlain, s.
D., was fatally burned in Sioux City.
The child had evidently been playing
with matches in a room alone, and
when her little sister came in, attract
ed by the screams of the baby, found
her wrapped in flames. Aid came at
once, but it was too late, as the child's
body was frightfully burned. Even in
its mouth were great blisters. Her
father is prominent attorney at
Chamberlain.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-21
PURSUIT ABANDONED.
Major March Abandons Pursuit OF
Aguinaldo.

AguinaldO.
MANILA, Dec. 17.-Major March, of
the Thirty-third infantry, has aban-
doned the pursuit of Aguinaldo, and
has reached Bagnen, in the heart of
the Grand Cordillera, where the range
is ten thousand feet high, food scarce
and travel almost impossible. From
native couriers and Spanish prisoners
it is learned that Aguinaldo left Bon
toe with three women and three days
ago, headed southwark, evidently for
Bayombong, where it is thought he
may encounter the Americans. March's
command was depleted twenty per
cent by the two days march from Ger
vantes to Bagnen, so he returned to
Cervantes December 10. General Con-
copcion, the Filipino officer who sur
rendered, insists that the insurgent
organization will be maintained, even
in districts where the Americans are
operating. He suggests that the only
method of terminating the war IS to
capture Aguinaldo and obtain an order
from him for the troops to surrender,
but, Conception believes, Aguinaldo
| will never be captured.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-21
oovEnNon SHAW GOES EAST.
Together with Adjutant General Byers
He Presents Iowa's Calm.

He Presents Iown's Calm.
Dies MONIES, Dec. 16.--Governor
Shaw and Adjutant General Byers
have gone to Washington, d. c., where
they will arrange for the proper dis
posal of the Iowa war claims. The
government owes the state about s4o,-
600 on account of the Spanish war.
Governor Shaw said that his plan was
to induce congress to pass law gem
eral in its terms providing for all
claims on account of the recent war
which may be endorsed by the govern
ors of the different states. This will
include all the states, and it is thought
that such general measure will re-
ceiye the unanimous support of the
government. Congress has been pass
ing laws authorizing the war depart
ment to pay war claims for specific
items which have been named in the
acts. The department, of course, has
promptly interpreted the act as closely
as possible and paid nothing that it
didn't have to. The general law will
be the proper thing in this case.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-21
College Must Pay Taxes.

DIES MONIES, Dec. 15.-A 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
FEAR OF THE SAN JOSE SCALE.
State horticultural Society Asks Congress
for Protection From 1t.

State Horticultural Society Asks Congress
for Protection From 1t.
DIES MONIES, Dec. 15.-At the state
horticultural society convention the
San Jose scale came up for considera-
ton. The last Legislature passed a
law providing n method of protecting
Iowa orchards against the ravages of
this pest, but the members of the
society fear that still more is neces-
sary. They believe the danger to Iowa
orchards is serious, and that the state
law cannot fully meet the demands of
the occasion. For example, the state
cannot exercise any control over plants
and seeds sent by mail, and yet in
these there is serious danger. The re-
suit was the adoption of resolutions
calling on congress for protection.
The scale has not done any serious
damage in Iowa thus far, at least none
has been reported. But its ravages
have been discovered in other states of
the Mississippi valley and Iowa is
threatened.
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 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
ANOTHER FIGHT.
At Zotspan Drift, Ten Miles from Orange
River,

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 a 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
CONTEST WEBB BYERs' SEAT.
His Recent Opponent Files Notice OF
Contest With Secretary of State.

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 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 filed 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
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 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-Rivleren
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 Bissels farm. The sappers
and miners must have suffered severe
ly. The Beers suffered heavy losses
in horses. ! cannot otherwise describe
the battlefield than as 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
Des MONIES Court House Fight.

DIES MONIES, Dec. 14.-An opinion
was handed down by the supreme
court favorable to the river frontiers in
the famous court house site contro-
versy. The opinion in short is that
the board of supervisors have the right
to sell the old court house site. The
opinion of the court is based on the
fact that the city has made special
levies against the present court house
site and in doing so has made the site
county property. This removes any
plea of dedication to the public. The
decision is one of two cases now pend.
ing before the court. The latter will
have but little effect for the reason
that the decision of this case virtually
settles the entire controversy. The
board has the right to sell the site and
use the money for the purchase of q
new site.
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
ESCAPED ON rECHNICAL1TY.
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 proprietary
stamp on 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 a 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
IOWA CRIMINALS.
Has Been a Slight Decrease in Then
During Pnst Yenr.

Has Been a Slight Decrease in Them
During Past Year.
Dies MONIES, Dec. 1G.-Criminal sta
tistcs 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 1,19l
occurred during the past year, slight
decrease from those of the year before.
The state has collected S71,595.44 out
of $175, 525.37 fines imposed during the
period. 1t cost the different counties
for the above prosecutions $Sls,627, of
which S171, 1OO 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
WOOD Is GOVERNOR.
Q VIII Relieve Gen. Brooke as Military
ne rnho

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's RICH IRON ORE.
AIIamakee County Products Better Than
Expected.

AIlamakee County Products Better Than
Expected.
DIES MONIES, Dec. 19.-The state
geologist is in receipt of a 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 55 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-Gearing land.
The amount of the mineral is said by
the state geologist to be almost unlim-
tied. A large part of Allamakee coun-
ty is underlaid with it from GO 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
TxN THOUSAND GUNS sURRENDnRED
Mayor of Tunis Reveals Hiding Place OF
Cuban Arms.

Mayor OF Tunis Reveals Hiding Place Of
Cuban Arms.
SANTIAGO, Cuba, Dec. 15.-The may
or of Tunis, district of Holguin, volan-
tarily disclosed the location and sur
rendered three effective field guns, TO-
600 rifles and a 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
Of1cers of Fruit Growers.

DIES MONIES, Dec. 16.-The State
Horticultural Society elected the fol-
lowing officers: President, c. +. Gard
ner, Usage; 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 Citv
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 DIR. 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 a comparatively mild type.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-21
COLONIAL TROOPS DESERT.
Reported to Have Joined the Beers !
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 ID, added to the dis
may caused by Buffers defeat:
mine hundred British colonial troops
have joined the Beers at Barlley, 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
filipino Secretary OF State Captured.

MANILA, Dec. 15.-Mabini, former
S. cretary 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
win be brought to Manila Mabini
h1 ,eenethe~-leaders of the extreme
anti-Ameriean faction.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-21
I,eaa ore under Zinc Ore.

DUBUoUE, 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 a 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
WORST SINCE INDIAN MUrINy.
Extent of the Disaster to Buffers Column
AppalIs London,

N&AeSA1 VI the blShSUer TO buffers SOkumn
Appalis London.
LONDON, Dec. 16.-The news of Cen
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 and 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

Is Dom Paul also among the proph-
cts? y A short time ago he Numbered
forth In his own rugged manner that
England might conquer the Transyaal,
but it 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
woman Confesses Murder.

oscEoLA, Dec. F.-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

A Chicago doctor has been diagnos-
Ing the "wheelman's hunch." AS an
all-round curiosity 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
victory for Bosr. at Moddsr River.

PRETORIA, Dec. 12.--Six hundred
and seyenty-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
win Paw Interest on bonds.

WASHINGTON, Dec. l5.--Secretary
3age has decided to anticipate the
January interest on United States
bonds. This interest will amount to
about Ave and one-half millions.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-21

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

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

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

Courage is the thing that enables US
10 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
REPUBLICANS AT PHILADELPHIA
Quaker city Gets tho Republican National

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16.-The republi-
can national committee decided to hold
the next convention of that party at
Philadelphia, June 10. The first ball
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

Z 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

You cannot judge man by his
clothes. but a woman's are the express
sion not so much Of her circumstances
a az her mind. mood and inafVidu-
ATTY.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-21
ny D. C. MOTT.

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

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

OMAHA, Dec. I4.-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.
The oasis., 1899-03-04

For frost bites, burns, lndoleut sores, eczema, skin disease, and especially Piles, DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve stands first and best. Lock out for dishonest people who try to initiate and counterfeit It. It's their endorsement of good article. Worthless goods are not initiated. Get DeWftt's Witch Hazel Salve. L.. W. Mix x Co.
The oasis., 1899-03-04
AOGALES DRUG STOBE
c. NJ. CASANOVA, Prep.

c. NJ. CASANOVA, Prop
 This establishment keeps completestock of DRUGS, PATENT MEDICINES, TOILET ARTICLES, STATIONERY, SPONGES
 BRUSHES, SOAPS, PERFUMES, ETC. Of English, French X American special ma nufactures Prescriptions compounded. Morley Ave. Nogales, Ark.
The oasis., 1899-03-04

Range News: The effect Of the Am erican trade has been to cheapen horses iu Englaud, and horse breeding among farmers on the island is nearly paralyzed. With horses d drug upon upon our market, it was undoubted ly good policy to sell our stock in Europe, even at exceptionally low prices. But the price at home is looking. To come out of the busi- ness with profit it is necessary to get better prices abroad than former ly, and to do this only the proper kind must be offered.
 Citizen: Jim Hardin, cattle man from Wilcox, is in this city invest igating the cattle situation. He thinks that the prices asked by owners are too high to allow any profit in buying at this time to stock ranges, as the conditions do not point to any increace in dealers prices. Mir. Hardin says that light shipments will continue as long as high prices prevail among the ranchers. At this time last year there were 50,000 sold while but 2,5o0 have gone out of Tucson this spring.