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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-23
TREATY OF PEACE.
The Queen Regent OF Spain Ankles Fer
Signature Thereto.

The Queen Regent of Spain Amxes Fer
Signature Thereto.
MADRID, March 1S.-The queen re-
gent has signed the treaty of peace
between Spain and the United States.
The signed treaty of peace will be
forwarded to the French ambassador
at Washington, M. Jules Cambon, for
exchange with the one signed by Pres
ident Mckinley No decree on the
subject will be published in the Official
Gazette
WASHINGTON, March 1s.--In the
absence of any direct diplomatic COM
munication between the United States
and Spain, Secretary Hay expects to
receive his first formal notice OF the
ratincation of the peace treaty by the
queen regent through the medium OF
the French embassy here.
The next step must be taken by
Spain; that Is, 1t must name its special
envoy and not the United States
government of - probable date upon
which he will present himself In
Washington with the exchange copy
OF the treaty o. peace. Although In
most instances little more than q
perfunctory ceremony, in the case Of
the exchange Of ratifications of this
treaty the details Will be of more than
ordinary interest, for the occasion will
be historical
The draft of the treaty OF peace be-
tween Spain and the United States
was signed in Paris on December 10.
1898. 1t was approved by the United
States senate by vote OF 81 to q on
ebruary and was signed by the
president on February 10.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-23
Mckinley In the Country.

TOWNSVILLE, Ga, March 49,
President Mckinley enjoyed the sun
shine and delightful atmosphere OF a
perfect day. A half hour was spent
In dispatching early business, includ-
ing the signing Of some army commits
sions. Shortly after 10 o'clock the
party left the house for drive to Mel
rose, the beautiful plantation Of +. A.
Hanna. Senator Hanna drove one
team and President Mckinley himself
held the reins in the smart yellow
trap which followed, both teams go
ing at good. sharp gait. Vice Presi-
dent Hobart and two women of the
party were with the president. Lunch
con was served at Melrose and nearly
the entire afternoon spent in the
country
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-23
Mr.. Bryan's First Gun.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, March 20.
William j. Bryan arrive here at mid
night from Knoxville in company with
Governor McMillin. Mr.. Bryan comes
here to attend banquet in his honor
tonight by the Bryan Birthday associa-
ton of this city. This association
gives each year on March 10, Mr.. Bry-
ans birthday, a dinner to which the
leading democrats of the state are i'll
vited.
This event promises to be the most
successful ever given, and is the first
the distinguished Nebraskan has ever
attended. Five hundred tickets have
been issued and covers for 400 have
been provided.
This afternoon Mr.. Bryan will de-
liver a speech at the city auditorium
at which time his friends say he will
fire the first gun of the campaign Ct
1900.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-23
Holocaust In a New York Hotel.

NEW YORK, March 1S-Flames
which originated from the igniting of a
lace curtain burst forth from the sec
ond floor windows of the Windsor hotel
at Forty-seventh street and Fifth ave-
nue. shortly after o'clock yesterday
afternoon, just as the st. Patrick's day
parad was passing the building, and
in a few moments they had leaped up
to the roof and enveloped the entire
Fifth avenue and Forty-seventh street
fronts of the hotel.
Ten minutes later the flames were
roaring through the interior of the no.
tel, and all escape by means of stair
ways and elevators was cut off. There
was the widest scene of excitement
within and without the building. A
complete list of dead will not be known
until the debris is searched, but prob
ably fifteen lost their lives and there Is
a long list Of injured.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-23
McKinlsy's Quiet Sunday.

TOWNSVILLE, Ga, March 30
President Mckinley attended church
today at the Methodist church of
Thomasville. The presidents carriage
drove uD in front of the church Just
before services began and Mr.. McF<in-
ley, Vice President Hobart and Mrs.
tend, were shown to pew well to the
front of the body of the church. Mrs.
Mckinley did not attend, the weather
today having turned raw and cold,
making it prudent to remain indoors.
Presiding Elder ]. o. Branch con-
Quoted the services.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-23

Prince Valdemar, eldest son OF
Prince Henry OF Prussia, will formally
enter the German army.
In February, 1899, 2,92S persons emf
grated from England to the United
States, as against 3,477 In February,
| 1898.
The graves OF the victims of the
German revolution of March, 184S at
Berlin, were decorated yesterday, an
anniversary day.
An appeal Is being made to Great
Britain and America for funds to help
the Armenians, $4,000 of whom are in
a starving condition.
Riotous outbreaks OF railroad strlk-
ers have occurred near Skagway. A
| movement Is on foot to charter a
steamer and send them home.
Hon. Patrick Walsh, ex-United
States senator and mayor of Augusta,
| Ga, died at his residence after three
months illness of nervous prostration.
Walla Tonoka, or William Going,
the Choctaw Indian convicted of MUIR
der in the Indian court at South Nc
Alester, |. r., has been remanded for
retrial by Federal Judge Clayton.
| ne VI lnt WHOlt vi the
Fifth Avenue, New York, Presbyterian
church, DR.. John Halls church, de-
cided at a meeting to recommend that
Rev. Alexander Cornell Of London be
called.
Richard Mansheld's engagement of
a week at Washington, playing "Cy-
rano de Bergerac," yielded 1920 In
seven performances, or about $4,000
more than the theater has ever paid
for the same period.
Six men Of the Fifteenth Minnesota
have gone from Augusta, Ga, to st.
Francis Barracks, Fla. It Is under
stood their sentences were one year,
except in the case Of Williams, the
ringleader, who got six years. This is
not official, however, as General
Young, the reviewing authority, has
published no orders.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-23
Monday.

Today's statement of the condition
| of the treasury shows: Available
cash balance, $3.50, 752, 046; gold reserve
S241. 120.370.
Ex-President Harrison will leave for
Paris on May II, and after arguing the
Venezuelan case before the Board OF
Arbitrat on will probably give some
months to travel through Europe and
the Holy Land, in company with Mrs
harrison.
Fire Commissioner Scannell OF New
York sent to Miss Helen M. Gould q
letter, in which he informed her tina.
in view OF the services rendered by
her on the occasion OF the Windsor
hotel fire he intended to present to
her a gold badge, which would entitle
her to enter the fire lines at any
fire that may occur In Greater New
York. Another badge will be present
ed to Frank j. Gould, who aided his
sister at the fire.
Governor Sayer of Texas vetoed the
enactment authorizing the consoiida-
ton OF the Memphis, Kansas & Texas
and the Sherman, Shreveport & South
halfway companies, Ou Tic bIOuHu
that they were parallel and Compel
ing
The president and Mrs. Mckinley,
Vice President and Mrs. Hobart, SEN
ator Hanna, Secretary CortelyUu ..nd
DR.. Rixey left on the Goth for Jekyl
island, returning here Wednesday. A
delegation from Fitzgerald, Ca, called
on the president and invited him TO
visit that place. 1t not likely that
the president will go there or any
where else except to Jekyl island.
Hon. Wick Taylor has returned from
Washington, and states while there
he was creditably informed that i'm
mediately following the adjourn
ment of the Pennsylvania legislature,
Senator Penrose will present his res
ignation to the governor, and the lat
ter will appoint Hon. M. s. Quay 10
the vacancy, the term expiring 1901.
The Rome correspondent of the
Daily Chronicle says: Although
there is no immediate alarm, 1t Is gem
orally felt that the pope's life is ebbing
away Communications have recently
passed between the different cabinets
relative to the eventuality of n con-
clave."
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-23
The News Briefly Told.

James DePugh, gambler at Clncin-
natl. shot and killed James Patterson,
a well known politician, while Patter-
son was standing In his doorysrd with
his wife. Mrs. Patterson was nit In
the wrist
Ex-Governor Thomas G. Fletcher,
Missouri's war governor, who was par
alyzed at his home in Washington
about three weeks ago, Is gradually
sinking and the cad is expected at
any hour.
Friday.
The United States survey steamer
Pathfinder made fourteen knots and
passed the trial test.
Claims against the United States
during the Spanish imbroglio are es-
timated at S3,00O,000
Two receivers have been appointed
for Georgia bank. one by Comptrol-
Ter Dawes and another by circuit
judge.
Assistant Secretary Meiklejohn is
sued an order for military expedi-
ton in the Copper river region Of
Alaska.
Company G, Ninth infantry, left FIT.
Ontario for Manila via San Francisco.
A public demonstration was given on
their departure. The post here may be
abandoned.
Adolph Meyer, at one time a promi-
nent merchant OF Omaha, Neb., was
found dead in his room at the Hotel
Morrison, Chicago, Death Is supposed
to have come as the result Of an over
dose of an opiate.
The Capitol City guards OF Atlanta,
who were sent to Palmetto, Ga, by
Governor Chandler to aid In preserv-
ing order, left for home. John Big
by, one of the negroes wounded by
the party of lynchers, is still alive.
The other wounded men will recover.
No action looking to an investigation
of t-.e affair has been taken by the
county authorities.
The body of Lieutenant William M.
Ship, Tenth United States cavalry,
was buried at Lincolnton, N. c., wiz
minLary honors. Many prominent men
of the state and about 5000 people
from the surrounding country were
present Lieutenant Shipp was killed
in Cuba July /, at the battle Of San
Juan. Last week his body, which had
been buried on the battlefield, was
brought here for final interment.
The annual report of the Burling-
ton, Cedar Rapids & Northern for the
year ending December 81, 1898, shows:
Gross earnings, $4,545,643; increase,
$3.50, 4S3; net earnings, $l,430,8zl; in
crease, $1S7 .491; surplus. 1884, 4o4; in
crease, $l41,747. President Ives In his
report said that business for the year
was the best on record and the direc-
tors, therefore. made n special divid-
end OF 2 per cent, which will appear In
1899 contracts,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-23
" Spring Unlocks
The FLOWERS
To Paint the Lauq6inq sou"

To Paint the Laughing SOIL
And not eVen Nature 4uonLd
allo4v the flo1uers to grosv
and blossom TO perfection
suithout good soil. Mosv
Nature and people are mach
alike; the former mast haze
sunshine. latter mast haze
pure blood in order to haze
perfect health.
Hoods Sarsaparilla cures blood trou-
bles OF all sorts. II is to the human
system what sunshine is to Nature
the destroyer Of disease germs. II
neper disappoints.
Poor Blood" The doctor said there
were not seven drops OF good blood I'm INV
body. Hoods Sarsaparilla built me up and
made me strong and we'll" SUSIE K. BROWN.
Is Aston Hin, Lynn, Mass.
Dyspepsia, etc.-"A complication OF
troubles, dyspepsia, chronic catarrh and
inflammation OF the stomach, rheumatism,
etc, made me miserable. HadIno appetite
until l took Hoods Sarssparilla, which
acted like magic. am thoroughly cured"
N. b. sEELEY, 1874 W. l4th Av., Denver, Col.
rheumatism my husband was
Obliged to give up work on account OF rheu-
matism. No remedy helped until he used
Hoods Sarsaparilla, which permanently
cured him. IL cured my daughter OF ca
tarrh. / give 10 To the children with good
results" Mrs. j. s. MCMATH, Stamford, CT,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-23
Abandon AnnistOn HosnItal.

ADMISSION, Ala, March 1S.-The fe-
male nurses who have been at the
Camp Shipp field hospital were dis
charged today. Orders were also re-
ceived directing that the field hospital
be closed Monday and the patients
transferred to the regimental hospitals.
The patients, who are few in number,
are convalescent. The hospital corps is
ordered to proceed to Savannah next
Monday. Lieutenant M. M. Cloud, who
has been in charge of the field hospital.
has been directed to report to Fort Sill,
0E1
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-23
Raising the Value OF stock.

CHEYENNE, Wyo., March 18-The
Wyoming State Board of Equalization
today raised the valuation upon live
stock for purposes of taxation 80 per
cent over last years rates. Range cat
tale are raised from SIS to $40 per
head, range sheep from S175 to $225
and other classes of stock excepting
horses, which are unchanged are raised
in the same proportion. The rise in
these valuations will increase the as
sessed valuation of the state $2,0000 900
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-23

WASHINGTON. d. c.. March 49,
Advices have been received from Ma
Mia which indicate that the climax
may occur at any hour. The officials
here are very well pleased with the
condition of affairs, but will not at
present discuss the details OF the dis
patches. The indications are that hos
tilities may end within very short
time. President mckinley has been
advised
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-23
Accident on the Rail.

VOLLAND, Kan, March 1S.-East-
bound passenger train No. 3, con
ductor Thomas, jumped the track just
west of Volland yesterday on the Rock
Island road, throwing the tank, bag
gage car and smoker down bank and
leaving the chair car anu baggage car
partly tipped over. The train caught
fire, the flames destroying the COM
bination baggage and mail car. two
coaches and chair car. Twenty-six
passengers were injured, two serl-
ously. The train baggageman was
killed
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-23
washingtonian. Make CAPTURE

MANILA, March accompany G OF
the Washington regiment has captured
$50 additional prisoners near Taguig
and also seized some ammunition.
Most of the rebels arms were hidden
or thrown into the river.
The engineers threw a temporary
bridge across the Pasig river for the
artillery and commissary trains.
The Twentieth regiment will return
from the front today.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-23
Wages for the Cuban Army.

HAIA.,A, March 1S.-The United
States transport Meade formerly
Berlin), having on board the money
for me payment Of Cuban troops pre-
vious to their being dlsbanded, accord
ing to the agreement arrived at be-
tween Robert p. Porter, President Nc
Kinley's representative, and General
Maxine Gomez, commander-in-chief
of the Cuban army, arrived here at
10 o'clock this morning, escorted by
the United States cruiser Chicago.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-23
MANY Are Unidentified.

WASHINGTON, March 20.-The
quartermaster's department has re-
ceived report from Santiago saying
that out of more than 800 disinter-
ments of the remains of soldiers to
be brought to this country 26 per cent
are unknown dead
1t is expected the percentage of I'M
known will be much less than this
when the list is complete.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-23

WASHINGTON, d. c., March 90
Regarding his resignation, OF which
there have been rumors, Senator
Thurston says: II did think some of
resigning my seat, but / have decided
to serve out my term. / will not,
however, be a candidate for another
term. prefer to return to tie prac-
tice of my profession-the law"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-23
Iicht batteries for Otis.

WASHINGTON, d. c.. March 49,
The war department has ordered sent
to General Otis three light batteries
and half dozen HotchKiss guns to be
used as mountain batteries. The gen.
eral cabled last evening for these. say
ing that seventy-two horses should
accompany the three batteries. These
batteries are needed where t is i'm
possible to move the heavier artillery
now in the Philippines. The Hotchkiss
guns can be mounted on mules, which
can be secured in Manila and taken
through the paths and over mountains
where it is impossiuIe to move heavy
armament
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-23
Tuesday.

iuesuay.
The United States transport Nc
Pherson arrived from San Juan and
Santiago. having on board cx.Con-
gresham e. X. Valentine of Nebras-
ka.
Admiral Koesler, commando" in.
chief OF the Baltic fleet. the probable
successor Of Admiral Won Knorr as
commander in chief of the German
navy, has been appointed inspector
general of the navy.
Captain John M. Neall, Fourth cav
airy, who left the Preside. San Fran
cisco. as defaulter. will retura and
give himself up. Friends have made
up his shortage and his punishment
is expected to be light.
The presence OF 300 soldiers repa-
triated from Cuba at TIE Deum, cele-
brated In honor of Carlists who were
killed In colonial wars, exemplifles
the intrigues Of the Carlists to gain
the support Of the repatriated troops.
1t Is found that the Carlists paid 5 peg
etas to each soldier attending.
All the men appointed second lien
tenants in the army yesterday will
have to pass examinations before
they are commissioned. They will take
rank according to the examinations
which they pass, the men from the
regular army taking precedence over
those appointed from civil life.
An order has been issued by the
war department increaI'ng the arc
limit Of enlistment from % 10 35. The
youngest age at which man can be
enlisted is Is years. The results SO
far of the enlistment of troops are
very encouraging.
Arrangements are now icing Der
fected at the treasury department to
restore the patrol of the Bearing sea
by four ships Of the re"tnue cutter
service, the vessels to be assigned ia
this duty being the Rush the Corwin
the Perry and the Grant, all 81 which
are now on the Pacific coas;. The feet
will sail north about May /, and re.
main on duty until Septemhec Is.
Governor Shaw received the
following message from Colonel
Lopez of the Fifty-first Iowa at Ma.
Mia: The First battalion of the
Fifty-first Iowa Is at Manila. on the
fighting line; the Second is at Cavite
and the Third Is an outpost OF Ca
vite. The health of the boys Is good
and there have been no casualties.
Stations for recruiting the army Ia
the allowable strength OF $1,000 men
will be placed at Allegheny, Pa Char
lesion, s. c., Chicago, Dayton, O.. Fart
Wayne. Ind. Knoxville. Tenn Mem
phis. Tenn, Norfolk. Va, savannah.
Ga. Seattle. Wash, st. PJul Mimi,
Minneapolis, Sterling Ill.,, ard Wheel
ing, w. Va
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-23
Appeals to { In ra Barton.

WASHINGTON, d. c., March 90
Miss Clara Barton has received the
following cable:
Clara Barton, Washington, d. c.
Negotiations begun for pecuniary ran
som of the prisoners in the Philip
pines interrupted by General Otis, be-
caus he feared the sums offered would
re employed against his troops. We
pray you earnestly to intercede with
our government to insure triumph of
humanity. With profound gratitude,
MARQUIS VILLABOS,
President Spanish Red Cross.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-23

SALT LAKE CITY, March 90
Governor Wells has decided for the
present, at least, not to appoint a
United States senator to succeed Sem
ator Cannon, whose successor failed
of election in the joint assembly which
closed it's session in a deadlock on
March g.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-23

CHICAGO, March 1S.--Le demo-
cratic city convention nominated May
or Carter II. Harrison to succeed him
self. His running mates will be
Adam Ortzifen for city treasurer, An
drew ]. Ryan for city attorney ana
William Loefiier, the present incum-
bent, for city clerk. The platform
adopted steers clear of national issues
and the mayor will stand on his record
against the Allen bill
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-23

1t frequently happens when a girl
imagines she Is wearing sad and In
teresting expression, some one will ask
her what she Is looking so cross about.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-23

We will pay salary OF slA per week and
expenses for man with Rig 10 Introduce Per-
or In the country. Address with stamp.
Perfection Manufacturing Co, Parsons, Kan.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-23

Some actions, like frescoe work. only
reveal their color after they have been
done awhile.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-23

Am delighted with DR. SETH ARNoLD's CoUGH
KILLER 10 cures every time. Rev. j. \. Cornish.
Waynesyille, III. 25c. a bottle.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-23

Piso's Cure for Consumption has been
n God.send to me.-Wm. 3. Mcclellan,
Chester, Florida. Sept. IL, 1895.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-23

Some people can't see what pleasure
those who mind their own business And
I'm living.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-23

Bread may the staff OF life, but what
the average man wants is a fat pud-
ding.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-23

An old bachelor says that woman 3
change of mind Is an effect without
cause
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Goes Cough Isalsam
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Don't cover your neglected duties
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In cultivating your virtues, be sure
and uproot your vices.
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NodJ,SaadabonM
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Hoods pills cure liyor Ills, the non Irritating and
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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-02-13
COYOTO.

There was a family reunion ~
bishop Culbcrt Kings family on the
aist or January. II was his 6lrd birth
day ana was held at the home ~ his
eldest daughter. sister u. e. Black.
wife u Counselor George Black
Tho members % the family were
enrolled ana the roll showed 90. wife,
children. grandchildren. ana great.
grandchildren. Aftef roll call, TO
which many responded with q nice
sentiment. there was u well rendered
pragram " speeches. song and rccita-
tionn.
pectcdly presented with many presents.
the most notable of which was line
Prince Albert suit ~ clothes given by
his 10 living children II was present
80 by his son william In brief well
written address full ~ good iattur-dny
sentiment that touched not only the
bishops heart, but all present, TN
hearts oVernowed In tears, not of Hor,
row bu' ~ FlndncHa. Tor SMILES soon
Tho bishops heart was 20 full he
could scarcely reply 10 the beautiful
sentiments expressed by the giVctH ct
ilrnc love tokens.
Then came one Of the finest ropasts
of the scnfou. Roast turkey. Htufcd
cldeken and sweet meats In every
variety iiil the tables fairly Trouncd
with quantity and quality To which
the happy thronE ala ample Justice.
There were many relatives present
besides the bishops family.
To wind up with the old folks were
given party. and not an unmarried
puFror allowed present ana "A rvhnsh
NJ the good old time Of yorr was par
iiclpated In 10 hearts content tili the
wee small hours came pccplng H.
PanRulich Progress.