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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-07-20
THE FEVER is RAGING.
Unusual Outbreak. of Much Dreaded Dis.
ease In Isthmus OF Panama

Unusual 'Outbreak of Much Dreaded Dis
ease In Isthmus of Panama.
New York dispatch: According to
the Colon Starlet (newspaper) of June
90, which reached the city by the
steamer Finance, it has been many
years since the Panama Isthmus has
been visited with such an outbreak of
yellow fever as has been prevailing in
the city of Panama. From May 3 to
June 10 There had been "a cases Of the
disease, IS had been fatal, and,on June
90 there were 10 new cases, two of
which proved fatal. At the time of
publication the fever was on the de-
crease and in the city of Colon there
has not been a single case, nOtwith-
standing daily intercourse between
the two cities
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-07-20
TO STOP GHOST DANCE.
Otoe Reservation May lie the Scene OF
an Indian Outbreak.

lNDEpENDENCE, Kan, July lG.-The
big ghost dance, which is being held
IN the Otoe reservation, IN Indian
Territory, southwest OF here, is be-
coming troublesome, it is feared.
Representatives from twelve tribes
are taking part in the dance, which
has been going on since the 10th. The
dancers. who are naked and painted,
have daily increased in numbers. The
Indians have been dissatisfied for
some time, and an outbreak is not an
improbability. The agent has order
ed tire reds to cease dancing, but they
refused to do so, and detachment OF
United States troops is on the way
there from Fort Gibson, Indian
Territory.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-07-20
COSTLY BLOOMFIELD FIRE,
Nearly an Entire Isusincss Block Des
troyed by the Flames.

Nearly Entire IusfneSa ISIUcK DeS-
troyed by the Flames.
OTTUMwA, July ALMOST the en-
tire business block east Of the square,
at Bloomfield. the county seat of Davis
county, WITS destroyed by fire between
4 and o'clock a. IN The damage to
property and stocks is variouSlT esti-
mated ut from $50, 600 to 5000 only
part of which is covered by insurance.
The fire originated in an unknown
manner in the g. o. p. hotel, just
north Of the center of the block. The
fire department was hnmpered by q
lack of water and the fire was gotten
under control only by tearing down
the frame building near the opposite
end of the block from where the fire
started. The only buildings remain
ing on the block are Lowen berg's
bakery, Curl Bros. grocery and the
Hardy hotel.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-07-20

EMMETsBURG, July 1G.-The Forty
seventh senatorial district convention,
after ,s7s ballots, adjourned till Tues
day. July 1s. The voting has been:
Clay and Palo Alto for Cory, 1G; Dick
inson and Emmett for Grim. 13; Kos
suth for Clarke, II. The adjournment
was forced by the Grim and Clarke
delegations
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-07-20

DIES MONIES, July ,G.-Representa-
tives of the Letts-Fletcher, Spencer
grocery houses met in Des Moincs and
perfected the organization of a com
pany to act as middlcman for the
houses in the purchase of canned
fruits, salmon, sugars and other
staples. The new corporation will be
known as the Western brokerage
Company, and will have a capital
stock of 500, 900.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-07-20
MORE RAIN FALLS.

Transports In the Philippines Delayed in
Departure.
WAsHINGTON, July 16.-General Otis
cables: Twenty inches of rain DUR
ing July. attended by typhoons, made
leaving Of transports impossible. At
Negroes it was impossible to unload
the Sixth infantry until the last day
or two. The California is now load
ing. The Colorados leave to-day on
the Warren. The Idahos. North Da-
kotas and Wyomings. this week, as
soon as the transport Grant can be
cOalpd -
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-07-20
HER FURNACES DISABLED.
Weakness Discovered in the Battleship
Iowa.

weakness Uncovered IN the Battleship
Iowa.
SEATTLE, Wash. July l3.-The en-
gineers Of the battleship Iowa. now
III dry dock, discovered serious iEjur-
les to her furnaces when making u
final overhauiing. According to re-
liable information, two Of the fur
naces were found SO nearly burned
out that another attempt to fire them
would have caused them 10 break
down entirely and might have caused
serious injury to the ship. The defect
was not discovered wheh the ship first
went into dry dock. Her engineer
came to Seattle at once and placed an
order with local foundry for the
pieces necessary to make the repairs
it will take fifteen days to make them.
Her long run from New York to San
Francisco is said to have caused the
!owa's troubles.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-07-20
THE NEWS IN IOWA
DEFECT IN NEW LAW.
Statute Regarding Electors Construed
Allowing Choice by Districts

Statute Regarding Electors Construed as
Allowing Choice by Districts
DIES. NJ JONES, July l6.-Attorpey Gen.
eral Remley, in an opinion given at the
request of Chairman Hancock, of the
republican state committee, holds that
the new law regulating the election of
presidential electors IN this state may
be construed by the courts to mean
that each district elector shall be cleo.
ted by the people of the district and
the two at large by the state at large,
and not all by the state at large, as
heretofore. This might result in Civ
ing the democrats one or more electors
in this state. He recommends that the
matter be called to the attention of
the next Legislature for amendment,
so as to make all electors chosen by
the state at large.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-07-20
PEOPLE MUST WALK.
Attempt to Tie Up All Brooklyn Street


Attempt to Tie Up All Brooklyn Street
Cars.
NEW York, July l6.-A tie up of the
entire Brooklyn Rapid Transit system
trolley and elevated road, has occurred.
General Master Workman Parsons,
after meeting of the executive com.
mittee, stated, with the acquiescence
of District Master Workman Pines,
that the entire executive committee OF
twenty-one members, representing fif.
local assemblies, had voted to strike.
Conservative figures place the number
of strikers at ALSO.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-07-20
WANTS CUBA FREE.
J. G. Gomez Talks of Separation and
RevOlutiOn

"OIheZ IAIks OF Nnu
Revolution.
HAVANA, July 15.-At a meeting in
the Payret theater, after the street
demonstration and parade in his
honor, Juan Gualberto Gomez was
himself the principal speaker. In the
course of a long address, dealing with
the reasons for beginning the war
against Spain, he said: Il am now,
as always ravebeen. a separatist; and
/ still demand the separation that
asked for before the war, not only
separation from Spain, but separation
from any and all other natious. Eco
pie only begin a revolution when this
is absolutely necessary to life and
progress. Ifa superior force deters
them before their object is attained,
there is merely the question of delay.
The Drevolution will inevitably
return"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-07-20
CHARGED WITH CONTEMPT.
Indian Executoners OF william Going
Get Themselves i'm TroubI.

Indian Executioners OF william Goinys
Get Themselves In TroubIs.
ANrLERs, !. T., July 15.-Deputv
Marshal Bert Brown and n posse left
Antlers for Alikchi with warrants for
the arrest of twenty seven people,
court officials and others. 70" contempt
in refusing to grant a stay of execu-
ton for William Goings on writ of
habeas corpus issued by Judge Thomas.
The warrants are for the sheriff of
Wolf county, the district attorney of
the Third Choctaw district, the Judge,
clerk and number Of the deputy
sheriffs. No trouble is anticipated
over the arrests
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-07-20
AM ERICAN BEEF.
Lots OF the Home Product Now Goes t.
Belgium.

Belgium.
WAsHINGTON, July 14.-Acting Sec
rotary Brigham, OF the agricultural
department, had n conference with the
president. Both the agricultural and
state departments have received infor-
nation that Belgium has removed some
of the restrictions rs to the importa-
ton of American beef and cattle.
The agricultural department has been
informed that Germany, upon learning
of Belgium's action, Immediately is
sued decree un IA vorable to the beef
products of Belgium, thereby prevent
ing American beef from reaching Ger
many by reshipment from Belgium.
Secretary Hay says the state depart
ment has not vet received advices as
to Germany having taken the action
charged
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-07-20
Relief for Flood Sufferers.

WASHINGTON. July Il. -Representa-
tive Ilawley. OF Texas, who is here in
the interest Of the Texas flood suffer-
ers, has arranged with the agricultu-
raj department for the distribution of
seeds to the sufferers in the Brazos
wiley. Owing to the extensive devas-
tation the seed will be sent to the pos t.
office near the desolated region for
distribution by the postmasters. Mr.
Hawley says the war department has
responded generously with tents and
rations AMI done all in it's power to
relieve the distress.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-07-20
SENATOR'S VERY BITTER.
Gnllinger and Chandler Are Harsh To-
ward Fac n Other.

ward Each Other.
CONCORD, N. H.. July l3.-The hear
ing before the United States civil SER
vice commission on charges Of the vio-
lation of the law on political ASSESS
ments by United States Senator Jacob
Fl. G~llinger is practically concluded.
The final session proved most sensa-
tional. Not only did Senator Calm.
ger accuse his colleague. Senator
Chandler, Of speaking an untruth, but
he offered to back up his statement
outside the committee room. Previous
to this incident Senator Chandler be-
came involved IN a warm dispute with
Chairman Mark S. Brewer, of the COM
mittee. and not only accused him of
partiality, but threatened to ask for
his removal. There is little likelihood
of any action being taken.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-07-20
AGE LIMIT REACHED.
Friends OF General Sharter Want Him
Retained in tn. Army.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 1G.-Gcncral
Shafter will have reached the age
limit in about three months, and it is
said that his friends are work ing
quietly, but none the less cnergetically,
to secure his retention in the service a
few years longer. The friends Of
Geweral Shafter argue that since the
department Of the Pacific has become
SO important. by reason Of the acqui-
sition Of the Philippines, it is inadvis.
able to make n change in it's com
mander just at this time. 1t is rumor-
ed that Brigadier General Merriam, at
present in command of the depart
ment of the Columbia, is likely to sue
coed Shafter, in the event OF his
retirement
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-07-20
HE WILL NOT RESIGN.
Alger Has No Intentions OF Quitting
the Cabinet.

Alger Has No Intentions of Quitting
the Cabinet.
WASHINGTON. Jmlv l2.--To the Asso-
ciated Press Alger made n statement
concerning the reports that he was
about to resign from the cabinet. He
said: There is nothing in these re-
ports but air. i shall not retire this
year certainly, and cannot say as to
the future, as private business and the
state of my health will govern my flu
ture course. These constant assaults
and repeated baseless reports of my
course are very annoying TO nle and
extremely distress TO ray family,
but never retired under fire yet, and
do not propose to do so now" -
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-07-20
WOOD IN COM M AND.
The General Issues the Strictest Kind of
Orders at Santiago

orders at santiago.
SANTIAGO, Cuba, July 13.-General
Leonard Wood. in command Of the de-
partment Of Santiago, has issued gan
eral order No. "a, establishing abso-
lutte quarantine. All officers of the
government and employee are forbid
den to enter the city, with the eXcep-
ton Of those belonging to the depart
ment. Maj. Carr and Surgeon Meldoza
and NuneZ are detailed to take care of
the fever patients in the city, which is
placed under strict regulations. Other
officers will have charge of the yellow
fever hospital on the island. The
mayor IS directed to close all Ameri-
can hotels and saloons, to forbid other
liquor dealers to sell intox;cants to
Americans and to arrest all intox icated
Americans or loitercrs in saloons.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-07-20
Hank Obliged to Close.

New YORK, July 15.-George M.
Valentine, cashier of the Middlesex
County Bank of Perth-Amboy, N. j.,
which has been closed, has surrender
ed himself and is now in jail on
account of a shortage in the bank s
funds, which has been variously esti-
mated at all the way to $4,000.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-07-20

Nothing is easier than ridicule; and
in nine cases out of ten where ridicule
is used, it is resorted to only because
it is the only weapon available. The
man of intelligence will use his reason
in argument with his opponent; the
man of knowledge will use his knowl-
edge; but the man who has neither
knowledge nor intelligence must re-
sort to ridicule. 1t is a poorly fur
nished armory which supplies no bet
ter weapon.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-07-20

ACKwoRTH, July 15.-W L. Ken
oyer, a well-to-do and highly respect
cd farmer of Ack worth, was kicked by
a horse and instantly killed. Mr.
Kenoyer with neighbor was return
ing to the hay field after dinner.
when, while passing through a gate.
he stepped behin6 the horse. and
without warning laid his hand on the
animal, which kicked him. with the
above result.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-07-20
DEWEY AT THE SUEZ.
The Admiral is In Good HeaIth-May BE
Home Soon.

SUFz, July 13.-The cruiser Oily mpia,
from Colombo, Ceylon, carrying Dewey
has arrived here. Dewey says his
health is very good. He appears to be
in excellent condition, which is also
the case with the officers and men.
Most of them have suffered from ma
larial fever. but have quite recovered.
After a short stop the Olympia resum-
ed her journey and began voyage
through the canal. After passing
through the canal the Olympia Will
call at Trieste. Thereafter the adj
mirals plans are uncertain. 1t is pos
sible that he will go to Gibraltar and
thence to New York
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-07-20
PEACE TO PREV AL.
News From the Transvaal Indicates Set
Element Of Difficulties.


Element of Difficulties.
LONDON, July l5.-The Digger News,
the Boer organ in London, received
the following dispatch from Johan-
nesburg:
"A cable dispatch from the British
government has been received by the
Transvaal government, conveying a
cordial message of warm approval of
the Volksraad's franchise proposals..
The message suggests minor altera-
tions and tenders friendly advice.
The Transvaal, replying gratefully,
accepts the suggestions. and consider
alton Of the reform bill, now before
the volksraad. has been deferred in
accordance with the British advice.
As result. the peace party has come
ont triumphant, and Salisbury is ac-
claimed as the indicator of the
moderates."
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-07-20

The Boston Journal quotes the pre-
diction uttered by Gen Horace Binney
Sargent in his Grafton on Memorial
day, 1869: Comrades, though few Of
us may live to see it, feel sure that
the last survivors of the Grand Army
of the Republic will celebrate this an
niversary after some day of glory,
when the sons of rebels and our sons
shall have fallen side by side in some
common cause of foreign war, as our
sires and their sires fell side by side
under the eye of the great rebel, .
the Virginian, Washington" This
prophecy has been literally fulfilled.
The predicted foreign war" has re-
emblazoned Americas national char
acter, restored the unity of her people
and-as Editor Watterson phrases it
flung her geography into the sea"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-07-20

PRETORIA, July 16.-The volksraad
adopted the first two sections of the
franchise bill. During the course of
the debate it was declared that Great
Britain had caused the present trou BILE,
Joseph Chamberlain, the secretary of
state for the colonies, being theprime
mover. 1t was added that the new
law was lenient and could not be
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-07-20
Dewey Files His (Iaim

WAsHINGToN, July 17.-Admiral
George Dewey, through hls attorneys,
has filed in the court of claims his
claim for naval bounty growing ont
OF the battle at Manila bay, May !,
1898. This is the first of this class of
claims fled and 1T is anticipated that
there will be between 1000 and 5000
of them altogether
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-07-20
Junta Has to Move.

MANILA, July lot is reported that
the Filipino junta will be moved from
Hong Kong to the island Of Labaun,
British colony on the northeast coast
of Borneo, as the American officials
have watched the member of the junta
so closely at Hong Kong that the lat
ter have found it impossible to supply
the insurgents with arms
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-07-20
DEIGNAN PUTS HONOR ASIDE,
Iowa's Merrimac Hero Declines Naval
Academy Appointment.

Iowa's Merrimac Hero Declines Naval
Academy appointment.
WASHINGTON, July l4.-Secretary
Long has received a letter from Os-
mond w. Deignan declining the APP
pointment to the naval academy offer
ed to him in accordance with an act of
congress. Young Deignan's declina-
ton is due, 1T is said, TO his belief
that he would find it extremely diff
cult to pass tine examination for adj
mission. With a view to aiding him
in every possible way, tire secretary
offered to permit him to enter the
academy without the usual entrance
examination; but, while approaching
this concession, the young man deemed
it expedient to give up altogether his
dreams of a career in the service.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-07-20

SIOUX CITY, July 16.-ht the fifth
annual meeting of the Iowa State Bar
Association, Iowa City was chosen rs
the meeting place in 1900. l.. c.
Blanchard, OF Oskaloosa, WAS chosen
president, and j. J. Mccarthy, of Du-
buque, wee president.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-07-20

KINGSTON, Jamaica. July &c One
Jamaican delegate to Washington to
negotiate the reciprocity treaty mad
veriently admitted that the United
States duty on coffee would be mate
rally reduced. Il not given prefercn-
tial duty over Brazilian coffee. All
agree the treaty to be highly salts
factory. Pro-American public senti-
ment is consequently intenSifylng.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-07-20
WILL NOT SELL WAR PRIZES.
Orer to Buy Reina Mercedes and other
Spanish Battleships.

spanish Battleshlps.
WASHINGTON, July 14.-An offer has
been made by prominent firm of ship
brokers. doing a large foreign bust.
ness, to purchase the Reina Mercedes,
and any and all of the other war craft
captured during the late war; The
proposal has aroused suspicion that
Spain is trying in this indirect man.
ner to obtain possession of the vessels
and thus remove the offense to Spanish
pride caused by the floating of the
American flag over her ships. The of
fer mentioned no figures, but simply
requested that the navy department
name its price for the Mercedes and
the remainder of the captured Spanish
ships. The navy department will not
sell any of these vessels, and that
answer will be returned to the writer
of the letter
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-07-20

The Illinois Supreme Court has de-
clared that the legislature can not pass
rules for admission to the bar We
are in a parlous state if that is true.
The general requisite in this state Of
good moral character" has resulted
in rating our bar very low, and Of
making lawyers out of people that
ought to be ditch diggers. But now in
Illinois, according to it's Supreme
Court, the people in their legislative
capacity can not raise the standard.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-07-20
HE'S NOW GOOD INDIAN.
Federal Court Could Not Save "WaIIa
TOnka's' Life.

CHICAGO, July IA special to the
Tribune from Goodlands. l. r., says:
William GOings. "Walla Tonka." the
Choctaw Indian, was shot at Alikachi,
1. T.. under sentence of the Choctaw
court for the murder of his uncle.
Federal Judge Thomas issued a writ
of habaes corpus for the appearance
of Goings at South McAlister, July %.
but the sheriff refused to receive it..
Goings is the Indian who played base
being permitted to go on the promise
that he would appear in time for his
execution.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-07-20
CANNON BEFORE THE JUSTICE
Mormon Leaders Case Likely to Go to
the Circuit Court.

the Circuit Court.
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July lin
the Justices court Angus NJ. Cannon,
president of the Salt Lake Mormon
church, waived examination on the
charge ofunlawful cohabltation, and
the case will probably go up to the
district court. Whether other arrests
eN the same charge will follow is a
matter of conjecture There are hun
dreds of other children born of polyg-
amous wives since Utah was admitted
as state. Tt is presumed, however,
tsiGt only those cases will at first be
selected in which n conviction is
thought certain. One of these cases,
undoubtedly, is that OF brigham III.
Roberts, the 'congressman-elect from
Utah.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-07-20
Killed i'm "A Mine

OTTUMwA, July 16.-A. Swensco, pit
boss in the Blackhawk coal mines,
three miles east of Ottumwa, was
killed. He fell down IL mine shaft 1870
feet, and died Immediately from in
ternal in jurics.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-07-20
,HoPE-IT WILL NOT ARISE.
s;rit fsi GOVERNMENT Replies to the Orer
OF Australia.

LONDON, July 13.-The British gov
eminent, replying to the offer of the
government OF Queensland to send $50
volunteers and machine gun to
South Africa in the event of war be-
tween Great Britain and the Trans
vaal, has expressed the hope that the
occasion will not arise, adding that if
it does, the government will gladly
avail itself OF this patriotic offer.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-07-20

The Hon. Chauncey NJ. Depew mod
estly announces that his many frienas
have told him that one of his recent
speeches was the means of averting
panic. It's cold day when Chaun-
cey doesn't spring new one.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-07-20

Mountain View, Ok, new terminal
town on the Chicasha extension of the
Rock Island, that was organized in a
day recently, broke another record in
town enterprise. There had existed a
rival town two miles west and it was
deemed advisable to consolidate them.
After a weeks diplomacy the protocol
was signed and the towns are now
one. The consideration was raised by
the citizens of Mountain View and
amounted in total to 1874 $780, and now
"Oakdale," the rival town,is on wheels
and strung out on the road to Noun
tain View. This is probably the first
case of buying a whole town outright
that the annals of the west record.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-07-20
Looking for Right of Way.

MANSON, July 14.-Superintendent
Gilmore, Attorney Wright and their
chief engineer, of the Rock Island
railroad company, were in, Manson
comforting with the business men con.
corning the right OF way privilege
through Manson. for their Gowrie and
Sibley line. The railroad officials are
meeting with much encouragement.