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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-07

Republican House Caucus Does 1t By
Acclamation.


WASHINGTON, Dec. 3.-The caucus Of
the republican members of the house
last night nominated David d. Hender-
son, of Iowa, by reclamation for
speaker. The officers of the last
house, except Colonel Russell, the
sergeant-at-at-arms, were renominated
without opposition, as follows: Clerk
Alexander Mcdowell, of Pennsylvania;
doorkeeper, w. J. Glenn, of New Y ork;
postmaster, J. c. McElroy,of Ohio, and
chaplain, Rev. Henry Couden, Of Mich
igan. Colonel Russell was not can
didate for reelection, and Colonel
Henry A. Casson of Wisconsin was
nominated in his stead. The caucus
was held in the house of representa-
tlves and was largely attended. 1t
was presided over by General Gros-
venor of Ohio, who was reelected
chairman of the caucus. Mr.. Louden-
slayer of New Jersey was reelected
secretary. General Henderson's name
was presented by Mr.. Payne of New
York and seconded by Mr.. Hopkins Of
Illinois, both of whom had been can
didates originally. The roll was not
called, the nomination being by accla-
nation. After a short address in
which Mr.. Henderson expressed his
appreciation of the honors conferred
upon him, Mr.. Payne of New York
called attention to the narrow major
ity in the house and offered resolu-
ton, which was adopted, that no leaves
of absence should be granted except
for urgent reasons and that one MEM
Der should be appointed to look after
the pairs. A resolution by DalzeI,
declaring that the rules of the fifty
fourte and fifty fifth congressional (the
Reed rules should be adopted, after
IN attack by Hepburn, was adopted
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-07
TROOPS TO LEAVE CUBA.
Order to Be Issued Establishing Civil
Government.

order to BE Issued Establishing Civil
Government.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3O.-General Leon
ard Wood, who reached Washington
Friday night, had a two hours confer
ence with the secretary of war yester-
day. After the conference Secretary
Root announced that his recommends
tions as to the removal of troops from
Cuba had been approved and that or
ders would be issued putting them
into effect. 1t is stated that the presi-
dent has decided on the reward to be
allotted to General Wood when his
term of service in Cuba is over. 1t is
stated that the general is to succeed
General Sternberg as surgeon general
of the army when the latter retires by
law next June. The surgeneralship
would place General Wood at the head
of the medical staff of the army at but
little over 25 years of age.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-07
UNITED STATES OBJECTS.
Declines to Accept Germany and Eng
lands Agreement.

Declines to Accept Germany and Eng
lands Agreement.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 29.-The United
States has declined to accept the agree
ment as to the disposition of the Samo-
an islands reached by Great Britain
and Germany. There is no serious
hitch, however, in the matter. The
reasons which influenced the state de-
partment here in rejecting the British
German arrangement, when it was
submitted, related entirely to a minor
matter and touched rather upon the
form than substance of the arrange
ment. Having rejected the tentative
treaty submitted by the other two
powers, our government has in turn
and at the instance of the other part
les, prepared and submitted draft of
treaty which it is hoped will be ac-
ceptable to all three powers. This is
now before the foreign offices at Lon
don and Berlin for consideration, ard
it is confidently believed here it will
receive unanimous approval, not differ
ing in principle, as already stated,
from the original project.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-07
ROBERTS WILL BE BARRED.
Polygamy Charges to be Investigated by
the House.

the House.
WASHINGTON, Dec. AT confer
ence of about twenty-five prominent
house republicans, held at the capitol
last night, it was decided that the
eligibility of Representative-elect Rob-
erts of Utah to occupy seat in the
house of representatives should be in
vestigated and determined and that
pending the decision he should not be
permitted to take the oath of office.
This decision was arrived at by those
present without dissenting voice.
Representative Taylor of Ohio, who
will have charge of the matter in the
house, explained after the conference
had adjourned that this proceeding
does not involve pre-judgment of the
case, but irrespective of party will
afford the members an opportunity to
vote after thorough investigation
and complete presentation of the case
for their consideration.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-07
sCoFF AT EMPTY THREATS"
Wrench Papers Discredit Anglo-Ameri
can-German Alliance.

Wrench Papers Discredit Anglo-Ameri-
Gentleman Alliance.
PARIS, Dec. 3.-Some of the news
papers attach considerable Importance
to the utterances of Joseph Chamber
lain at Leicester and consider that
they show that Emperor Williams
visit to England was partially political.
The majority, however, characterize
certain of Mr.. Chamberlain's declar-
atoms as empty threats and regard the
suggestion of an alliance between
Great Britain, the United States and
Germany are simply eccentric. The
Matin observes that Mr.. Chamberlain
alludes to the alliance as an accom-
plished fact and as being his work,
and s'seizes on the opportunity to ad.
dress threats to France, which leave
us as unmoved as does the famous
prospect of new triple alliance"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-07

The excessive candor which charac-
terizes the criticism of men who hold
public offices should not be considered
proof that Americans do not respect
such offices. Freedom of speech often
degenerates into fiippancy, but when
a public man who holds an important
place of authority appears in his Off
cial capacity the gathered crowds man
ifest respectful Difference. The high
est illustration is furnished when the
president of the United States is greet
ed at various points on journey. Par
tisan violence ceases. No voice, no
gesture expresses contempt or disre-
spect, although in each assembly may
be many a political opponent whose
private remarks may be uncomplimen-
tary to the verge of savageness. The
chief magistrate, who is officially the
representative of all the people, moves
through throngs which are cordial, ap-
preciative. considerate. Antagonists
may not like the man. They do not
fail to honor the Office. Tested with
respect to their opinion Of exalted sta
ton. Americans are to be judged by
their behavior, and not by their talk.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-07

Prof. G. H. Pepper, an archaeologist
of renown, who has been excavating in
southern Colorado has discovered an
ancient Indian city with an area Of 400
square miles and evidences that it
was once inhabited by about 100000
people. The professors announcement
will probably bring tears to numerous
aldermen of our larger cities as they
realize what field for franchises they
would have had if they could have but
lived in that prehistoric town.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-07
BILLS ALL PAID.
Rock Island Gets It's Money for Trans
portation of Soldiers.

Rock Island Gets It's Money for Trans
portation of Soldiers.
Dies MONIES, Dec 4.-Adjutant Gen.
eral Byers, accompanied by Private
Secretary Fleming, of the governors
office, called on the officials of the
Rock Island road Saturday and pre-
sented them with New York draft
for $31, 097. This covers the figures of
the contract made by state authorities
porting the Fifty-frst Iowa regiment
from San Francisco to Council Bluffs,
lacking $3.50 which is withheld for the
price of two meals caused by the delay
of the last section on the Union Pacific
road. The amount withheld will be
taken from the sub-contract of the
Union Pacific with the Rock Island,
the former being responsible for the
delay. Money has been advanced to
meet all the bills incurred in bringing
the soldiers home, including besides the
transportation. S7,400 for other ex-
penses. The meals cost S2,941, the
Pullman charges were So $50, and there
were smaller bills, including telegraph,
etc, all of which have been met by
the state through it's governor. 1t is
understood that the largest part of the
expenses have been paid by the gov
ernor himself, and the remainder has
been covered by temporary loans from
different banks of the state. The
entire sum, it is expected, will be re-
funded by the Legislature, the major
ity of the members, it is understood,
having already pledged themselves for
itS uru
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-07
AN AMERICAN NAVAL VICTORY.
Port of yigan Captured by Blue Jackets
and Marines.

MANILA, Nov. 30.--A dispatch from
the Associated Press correspondent at
Namacpacan, province of Union, dated
Sunday, November 20, says: "The
Oregon captured the port of Vigan,
province of South Iloces, north of here,
to-day. The Samara and Callao ran
close in shore, a few shots were fred,
and then the Samara, Callao and Ore
gon engaged in a sharp bombardment
of Vigan. The firing from the shore
ceased almost Immediately, and the
sailors and marines, with field piece,
landed. 1t is reported that 1,70o in
surgents under Generals Tiuo and
Pillar were massed at Taguden, ten
miles north, and it has been concluded
to wait at Namacpacan for reinforce
ments. The American military force
was still at Namacpacan Sunday, but
a move north was expected to take
place Monday. Two companies of the
Thirty-third volunteers are on their
way north to reinforce the troops at
Namacpacan.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-07
METHUEN WAS WOUNDED.
He Received n Bullet in the Thigh at
Modder River.

LONDON, Dec. 1.-The Times pub
fishes the following dispatch from
Frere, Natal, dated Monday, November
81:
"Ladysmith was heavily bombarded
to-day"
LONDON, Dec. lit is officially an
nounced that General Methuen was
among those wounded at the battle of
Modder river. General Methuen, it
developed later, was slightly wounded
by a bullet which Inflicted flesh
wound in the thigh. The war office
makes public the following dispatch
from the officer commanding at Cape
Town, under date of November 80:
kimberley all well to November %.
Rail and telegraph open to Modder
river. Gatacre reports November 2S
that the situation is unchanged.
A dispatch from Estcourt says Gen
eral Joubert has retreated to Colenso
to oppose Colonel Baden-Powell.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-07
ONE OF TWELVE BEST
iowa Newspapers in The Highest Ra

iowa Newspapers in The Highest Rank.
DIES MONIES, Iowa, Dec. 1.-The New
York National Advertiser, a prominent
journal for newspaper men, recently
published list of 1.-The twelve best
and most progressive American daily
newspapers" including the Des Moines
Daily News es one of them. This is
considered a high compliment to the
News, which is the only daily news
paper in the world offered to yearly
subscribers for 81 a year. The News
now has over 81, 900 circulation, which
is more than any four other Iowa
dailies combined. 1t belongs to the
Associated Press and publishes all the
news condensed for the busy reader.
Its market reports are alone worth the
price of the paper. 1t is real miracle
of journalism.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-07
RAN A BLUFF.
That Was why Bayambong Surrendered
to Lieut.. Munro.


to Lieut.. Munro.
MANILA, Dec. 3.-The capture by
Lieut.. Munro and fifty men of the
Fourth cavalry of the Filipino general,
Conon, with 800 officers and men with
rifles, several Americans and seventy
Spanish prisoners, at Bayambong,
province of Nueva Viscaya, was sue
cessful bluff. Lieut.. Munro tapped
the rebel wire and telegraphed to
Conon that he was advancing with q
large force and demanded his surren-
der. After negotiations Conon con-
sented to capitulate to superior force.
whereupm Lieut.. Munro telegraphed
he would enter town with a small
guard and receive the garrison's sur
render. He captured the whole Fill
ipino force and secured their arms, the
rebels supposing Munro had an army
behind him.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-07
NoRrHwEsTERN's NEW LINE READY
Has Leased Trackage Rights Over the
IL to

Has Leased Trackage Rights Over the
+. ID. g. NJ. c. to Form Connection.
DIES MONIES, Dec. 1.-The Northwest
ern road has opened sixty miles of its
Belle PLANE and Blue Earth extension
between Mason City and Blue Earth
and now has it in operation. The in
dications are that the section between
Mason City and Belle Plaine will not
be completed until next season. The
section now in operation does not con-
meet at any point with the Northwest
ern road proper SO to operate it as a
portion of it's system the Northwestern
has made contract with the Mason
City & Fort Dodge road for the use of
its tracks between Mason City and
Eagle Grove, at which latter point
junction is effected with it's Tama and
Dakota division.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-07

France has a new submarine boat
and will soon subject the invention to
a series of trial tests to prove it's SUI
periority to recently constructed
American vessels. The chief trouble
with the submarine boats built up to
date has been their tendency to be en-
tirely too submarine-to stay down
and refuse to come up again. If the
French have really made a boat which
will dive, swim under the surface and
arise when due the art of naval wal.
fare may be materially revolutionized.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-07
BAD ACCIDENT NEAR MUSCATINE.
Young Man Loses Both Arms in q Corn
Shredder.


MUsCATINE, Nov. 3O.-A young man
named Frank Weiser, employed in
feeding a corn shredder machine on
the Flicker farm, west of Muscatine
met with a terrible accident. Both
hands were caught in the machine,
and despite all his attempts to extri-
cate them they were drawn into the
merciless trap. His cries of agony
brought help, and when the machine
was stopped both his hands were gone
and his arms torn and mangled within
a few inches of his elbows, the muscles
hanging in shreds. Physicians were
summoned and both arms were ampu-
tated a little above the elbows, leaving
him only stumps.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-07
United states Patent once Business.

Dies MONIES, Nov. 2s.-The examiners
of all the thirty-four divisions except
ing three are now under one month in
arrears with their work. Five hum
dred and six patents were issued last
week and fifty-eight of them to one in
ventor for printing machinery. To
Iowa inventors 9 for various subjects,
Minnesota ., Nebraska 3, Missouri IA,
Illinois 81, New York lag. Mrs. e. ".
Bondinot, of Des Moines, has been al
lowed copyright for book entitled
Patriotic Poems, Our Heroes From '6l
to go" Patents have been allowed as
follows: To C. Il. Baker,. of Des
Moines, for label, the title of which
is 'Ozeno," a coined word for aremedy
for catarrh. To s. S. Templeton, Of
Dunreath, Ia, for an automatic valve
for watering troughs adapted for regu-
lating the flow of water therefrom and
preventing waste of water by animals
that are supplied from source or sup
ply connected with a trough by means
of a tube.
Valuable printed matter sent to any
address and advice to inventors sent
free. THos. G. ORwIG & Co.,
Registered Solicitors of Patents.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-07

A curious point of copyright law has
been decided in England by the High
Court of Justice. 1t appears that a
volume of Lord Rosebery's speeches
was prepared, in which were addresses,
or portions of addresses, that had been
reported from his lips for the London
Times. AS they were first put in liter
FRY or written form at the cost of that
journal, the court decided that they
were the property of the Times, and
therefore granted an injunction to re-
strain his lordship from appropriating
the report of his own words.
There is probably no truth in the
report that Ambassador Choate in eff
feet sighted ex-President Harrison on
the occasion of the latter's visit in
London by turning him over to the
secretary of the embassy for the lat
ter to arrange for Mr.. Harrison's calls
upon the prince of Wales and others.
An ambassador, however, who disre-
CARDS the plain instructions of his su-
periors in Office as to speech-making is
not likely to be over-punctilious In
matters OF courtesy. even to an express
ident of the country he was SO anxious
90 represent
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-07
smallpox Epidemic in Illinois.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, Dec. la small
pox epidemic is reported at Dixon,
where some one hundred persons have
become i'll. Local physicians dag
nosed the cases as chickenpox, but DR..
C. 6. Nelson, the state board of health
expert, who went to investigate the
matter, wires that the illness is typi-
cal smallpox and that it is spreading
at an alarming rate.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-07

LONDON, Dec. 1.-The revised list of
British casualties at Belmont shows
the officers killed were four; wounded,
g; non commissioned officers and pri-
Yates killed, 46; wounded, 225, of which
number the Guards had 35 killed and
$50 wounded. The revised list of cas-
ualties sustained by General Hildyard's
forces at the battle of Beacon Hill
shows: Killed, 10; wounded, Ga; miss
ing, i; prisoners, 8.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-07
McKinley,s Message.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29.-The cabinet
meeting yesterday was devoted almost
exclusively to the consideration of the
presidents message. A large portion
of the message was read by the presi-
dent, after which the members entered
into long discussion of the policies
and recommendations it contained. II
met with a general approval and after
the meeting had adjourned several OF
the members expressed the opinion
that it was an unusually strong and
able document.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-07
ABANDON MODDER RIVER.

Beers Concentrate at Spytfontein for q
Final Struggle.
LONDON, Dec. 4.-The meager official
dispatch giving list of the British
casualties at Modder river and an.
nouncing the bare fact that Lord Me-
thuen is still there awaiting reinforce
ments, is only supplemented by brief
special message from Cape Town stat
ing that the Beers destroyed the
bridge over Modder river before the
battle and are now concentrating at
Spyfontein, where the final battle
before Kimberley is expected to take
Mace
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-07
Attempt to Dynamite a Home.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Dec. 2.-Some un.
known parties made an effort to wreck
the home of Attorney Cron. A dyna-
mite package, containing about two
pounds of the explosive was placed by
the front door, The fuse burned to
the cap but failed to explode. Person
al enmity is supposed to be the cause.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-07
Diamond Thief Convicted.

DIES MONIES, Dec. lit took the jury
in the Fred w. Beals case just eleven
minutes to return verdict of guilty in
Judge Bishops court. Beals is the
fellow who went into s. Joseph's jew
elry establishment two weeks ago and,
selling tray of diamond rings, en-
deavored to make off with them, but
was captured.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-07
MURDER ENDS AN ALTERATION
The Perpetrator of the Crime yolunta-
rily Surrenders.

GLENwooD, Dec. "A terrible MUIR
der was committed in st. Mary's town.
ship, in the north part of Mills county.
Henry Broker went to the home of
John III. Martin to get some furniture
stored there. An alteration ensued,
when Martin got his shotgun and shot
Broker, who died few hours later.
Martin came to Glenwood and gave
himself up and is in Jail.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-07
HEAVY FIRE AT PHILADELPHIA.
Business Houses and Contents Valued at
&2.OOO.OOO DESTROYED.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 3O.-Nearly ST.
900, 900 worth of property was destroy
ed by two fires in the heart of the bus
mess section of the city yesterday.
The greater of the two fires started in
the big department store of Partridge
& Richardson, the very center of the
shopping district, and before the
flames had been put under control
they had spread to adjoining property
and caused loss of about 81, roo, 900.
While this fire was in progress and
spreading every moment. another fire
broke out four blocks away. The loss
at this fire is estimated at $4,000.
The losses of the two fires are more
than covered hu insurance.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-07

Dies MONIES, Dec. Am official
party will go from Iowa to the capitol
at Washington about the middle of the
month. Governor Shaw and Adiutant
General Byers will go, at least, expect
ing to prosecute the claims of the state
against the general government on
account of war expenses.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-07
NiIwankee spencer Line

DIES MONIES, Dec. 3.-The gradin e of
the new line of the Milwaukee from
Fonda to Spencer will be completed
within ten days. The track laying
force has followed the graders pretty
close, and it is expected the line will
be ready to be opened for traffic Decem.
Der Is.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-07

[John I. Blair was a decided factor
In the upbuilding of Iowa. He fire.
quently made visits to the state in the
years gone by and was a familiar figure
along the Illinois Central railway. He
built the Sioux City 81 Dubuque rail-
way, now part of the Illinois Central
system. He also constructed portions
of the Northw estern in Iowa
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-07
GREAT BRITAIN WARNS FRANCE
Plain Words Used in Public by Joseph
Chamberlain.

Chamberlain.
LONDON, Dec. 2.-Referring to the
attacks of the foreign press, Joseph
Chamberlain, in his speech at lunch
con at Leicester, said these newspapers
had not even spared ''the almost sacred
person of the queen" This, continued
the speaker, provoked natural indigna-
ton, which may have serious conse-
quences if our neighbors do not mend
their ways" An outburst of cheering
greeted this threat of the colonial
secretary. 1t was a matter for con-
graduation, Mr.. Chamberlain added,
that the worst of these 'disgraceful
attacks" did not appear in the German
papers
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-07
John I. Blair Passes AWAY.

New YORK, Dec. 3.-John /. Blair, of
Blairstown, N. j., millionaire many
times over and one of the oldest rail-
road builders and owners in the coun-
try, died at o'clock yesterday
morning.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-07

Huntsmen in Essex Union county,
England, have seen snow white fox.
Probably, like most of the other foxes
hunted by these same sportsmen, it
will die a natural death.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-07

There are times when this world
seems very small-one of the times is
when you are trying to dodge your
creditors.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-07

The practice of sending dead bodies
in trunks is objected to by the st.
Louis police. Live bodies, of course.
are expected to look out for them
selves.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-07
Fad Fire mt Boone.

BOONE, Dec. 4.-The livery stable OF
Payne & Sons was burned. Forty
horses were cremated. Loss, $50, 900.
Insurance, 1900. The fire was started
by an incendiary.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-07

President Mckinley has received IL
picture of the peace conference valued
at $4,000. 1t is supposed to be done
in protectors"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-07

Even the engagement ring is the out
come of a trust, and the wedding ring
is the natural result of a combination.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-07

The home is the headquarters Of the
bumanities.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-07

The unexpected happens occasional
ly, but not so often as the expected
fails to happen.