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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-09-21
FRANCE IN A DEFIANT MOOD
Hostile Criticism Moves Paris to Anger.

Hostile Criticism Moves Paris to Anger.
PARIS, Sept. 1.-THE bitter criti-
cisms of the foreign press on the Drey-
fus verdict at Rennes have come home
to the French people with crushing
force. The result is somewhat start
ling. The French people realize that
they are standing in the contempt of
the world, and the realization has
brought wave of anger. The at
taclls of the foreign press have sufficed
to unite the people of all parties in
France-Dreyfusard and anti-Drey-
fusards, nationalists and republicans
against the hated enemy, the for
eigner. The French press takes up
the criticisms made by the press of
foreign countries concerning the Drey-
fus verdict. The Matiu, violently
Dreyfusard, pours out column Of
French wrath against the foreigners
for what it terms an impertinent in
reference in French affairs.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-09-21
THE NEWS IN IOWA
DEATH OF JOHN BLANCHARD.
Editor-in-Chief of the Minneapolis
Times Expires, Aged 81.

EdttOr-tn-Ch1ef OF the Mihhchpohs
Times Expires, Aged 81.
MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 14.--John
Blanchard, for nine years editor-in-
chief of the Minneapolis Times, died
Tuesday morning after an illness OF
several months, aged 81 years. He
was born in Sandusl<y, Ohio, March 81,
1912, his father being Benjamin Waite
Blanchard, a widely known Methodist
minister in that state. He graduated
from A lbert Academy, Rockville, Ont,
in 1862. In 1871 he came west, locat-
ing at Monticello, Iowa, where he
published the Monticello Express for
thirteen years. In 1884 he became
editor-in-chief of the Dubuque Times.
and served term as state oil inspec-
tor under Governor Larracee. In 1889
he came to Minneapolis, and the fol-
lowing year became editor Of the Min.
neapolis Times, which position he
held at the time of his death For
nearly quarter Of n century he was
the warm personal friend of Congress
man D. b. Henderson and Senator
Allison. of Iowa. He married in 1862
Miss Sarah l.. Young, n Canadian girl,
who survives him. He leaves also a
son and a daughter, Clarence and Eva,
both of whom reside in Minneapolis,
the latter at present being connected
with the Times.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-09-21

For years and years almost innumer-
able writers, some of them learned in
maritime matters, and others only in
terested in, such things, have been
preaching the necessity for intelligent
and united action, either by govern
ments or shipowners, to the end that
abandoned vessels may not be allowed
to remain afloat in the ocean highways,
increasing materially the perils of nav
igation and giving needless proof that
what is everybody's business is no.
body's. Lamentably little has been &C
complshed by all this exhortation and
its continuance seems discouragingly
like a waste of energy. The issue is
a thoroughly live one, however, and
perhaps by constantly harping on il
the vast number of people whose lives
are often and whose property is con-
stantly menaced by these derelicts may
at last be moved to enforce the RENE.
dying of the present neglect of a great
evil.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-09-21
ALL OVER THE WORLD.
AMERICA HAS PLAIN DUTY.
schurman's Opinion as to the Philippine
|

Schurmans OpinlOn as co the Fhillpp1ne
Question.
ITHACA, N. Y, Sept. 14.-President
Schurman returned yesterday to his
Office in Cornell university. In a
statement made to the Associated
Press on Philippine affairs, Mr.. Schur-
man said the multiplicity and hetero-
genous nature of the tribes was some
thing astounding. Over sixty differ
emit languages are spoken in the arch
ipelago, and the majority of the
tribes are small, and there are half a
dozen, each having over a quarter of
n million members.
ut is the Tagalos," said the presi-
dent, "inhabiting some of the prov
inces about Manila, who are resisting
the authorities of the United States.
Other civilized Filipinos are neutral,
except where they are coerced by
armed bands of Tagalos, who seized
upon their government during the
making and the ratification of our
treaty of peace with Spain. 1t would
be incorrect to assume, however, that
these tribes are allies of ours
They are not. The
United States having assumed
by n treaty with Spain, sovereignty
over the archipelago, became respon-
sible for the maintenance of peace and
order, the administration of justice,
the security of life and property among
all the tribes of the archipelago This
is an obligation which intelligent Fill
ipinos, not less than foreign nations,
expect us to fulfill. Nor will the ma
tional honor permit us to turn back.
In taking the Philippine islands we
annexed great responsibility. The
fact that the responsibility is heavier
than most people supposed, it would
be, is no excuse for failure to dis
charge it. / repeat that the Philip
pine question is essentially a question
of national honor and obligation y
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-09-21
TALK BOYCOTT.
EngIishmen Adverse to Exhibiting at the
Paris Fair


Paris Fair.
LONDON, Sept. 14.-Whila the papers
are full ,of letters from individuals
and several firms announcing their
withdrawal from the Paris exposition
and urging the government to do like
wise, there is no intention upon the
part of the British government of taxi
ing any such step. 1t says also that
it is unlikely that the present agita-
ton will result in any general with
drawal of British exhibits.
Max O'Rell paul BloueD has writ
ten to the Daily Chronicle saying that
a public expression of sympathy will
go against Drey1us, adding: For
Gods sake, use your influence to stop
it. But for the universal sympathy
shown for Dreyfus, whom I, person
ally, believe to be innocent, in Eng
land and Germany, he would have
been acquitted. 1t is terrible thing
to say, but / say it without fear OF
contradiction"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-09-21
SchIey Is Given a Com mand.

WAsHINGToN, Sept 16.-Some time
ago Admiral Schley applied to the navy
department for sea service. Atpresent
he is head of the retiring board. The
navy department has now granted the
request, and has notified him to hold
himself in readiness to command the
South Atlantic squadron. The de-
partment is about to take steps to
make the command commensurate
with his rank by increasing consider
ably the number of vessels on the
station
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-09-21

The general introduction of women
into employment before held by men
has had the most far-reaching social
e1ects. 1t is not necessary, and would
not be appropriate here to enter into
consideration of the question whether
the result of such general employment
of women has been beneficial Or the
reverse in its effects on society. What
ever conclusions may be reached on
that very comprehensive subject it is
quite plain that the employment of
women in the business pursuits is des-
tined to. be less, rather than more, gen.
eral in the future than it has been in
the immediate past.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-09-21

Tauric acid, a new chemical discov-
cry, obtained from tauric moss-a Itch
en- or fungus, usually found upon rocks
and the roots of trees throughout the
country-has been found to possess
properties which will render it inval-
liable as a solvent of metals. Gold,
silver, steel, aluminium and lead, when
immersed in the acid, become pliable
and ductile as putty. The advantages
it presents for workers in metal
more especially jewelers-are readily
apparent. Designs can be nodded by
the hands alone, without the use or as
sistance of heat. Strange to say, how
ever, the acid has no effect upon iron.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-09-21
FILIPINOS' REPLY.
Aguinaldo's Advisors Answer American
Arguments.

AEuinaldO AdvisOrs Answer American
Arguments.
MANILA, Sept. 1.-THE Associated
Press obtained a copy of the reply
adopted by the Filipino congress to
the American offer for an autonomous
government. The document repeats
the arguments contained in the recent
appeal to the powers for recognition
and the Filipinos claim that the Amer.
leans were the aggressors and con-
cludes: Notwithstanding the fore
going, we could have accepted your
sovereignty and autonomy if we had
not seen by the behavior of the Amer.
leans in beginning. that they were
strongly opposed to us, through race
prejudice, and their high handed
methods of dealing with us made US
fear for the future in your hands.
Finally we thank you for your offers
of autonomy, under your sovereignty
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-09-21
Assured of Beet Sugar Factory

FORT DODGE, Sept. 16.-Fort Dodge
is virtually assured Of a large beet
sugar factory The enterprise is be-
ing promoted by the county attorney,
Capt. w. Z. Chantland, who has inter-
ested himself for long time in the
subject of beet sugar industry. Capt.
Chantland abandons a lucrative prac-
tice to organize the industry, and has
such faith in it's success that he in
tends to devote himself entirely to it.
Local capital is examining the matter,
but Capt. Chantland has the assurance
of the investment of outside capital,
sufficient to organize the factory,
should local capital be unavailable.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-09-21
THEY WILL NOT ACCEPT.
The Report That Beers Will Not Yield !.
Confirmed.

CAPETowN, Sept. 1S.-Cablegrams
from Pretoria confirm the forecast OF
the reply of the Transvaal to Great
Britain, which does not accept the de.
mands of the British government as a
whole. Great excitement prevails al
Pretoria over the consequences which
may ensue. The young Beers are
asking to be led into the field imme
mediately. 1t is impossible to predic
what will be the situation after the
delivery of the reply in London. The
feeling here is that it will be impos
slble for the imperial government tc
again enter upon an exchange OF
argument.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-09-21

BERLIN, Sept 16.-The Cologne
Volks-Zeitung prints n dispatch from
Shang Tung which reports a serious
condition of affairs in the Hinterland.
The German minister at Pelxin has
not received kilograms from there, as
the Chinese government has inter.
cepted them. The German mission al
Shan Tung is reported to have been
annihilated and railroad communion.
ton is only possible with strong
military escort
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-09-21
To Have an Air Shin.

WAsuINeToN, Sept. 16.-For the past
three years Prof. w. f. Brinton, a
learned gentleman, has worked on an
airship that would successfully navi-
gate the air He at last thinks he has
solved the problem and on September
90, at the fair grounds in Washington,
Iowa, will attempt to successfully
launch the same. 1t is balloon and
will be manned by very SIMPLE car,
attached to which are huge wings and
propellers, with gasoline engine for
power.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-09-21
May he u Double Murder.

Dies MONIES, Sept. l4.-Joseph Ham
mer, laboring man, fatally shot his
wife at 1870 last evening at their
home on East First street. He then
left the house and started in the d.
rection of the river. 1t was later re-
ported that one or two shots were
heard in that direction, and the belief
by shooting or drowning. A close
search of the river and vicinity was
instituted by the officers, but at a late
hour no further discoveries had been
made.
DIES MONIES, Sept. 15.-The body of
Joseph Hammer was found near the
river. Mrs. Hammer, although in q
precarious condition, may recover.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-09-21

There are still four widows Of revo-
lutionary soldiers on the pension rolls
of the government at Washington. At
this rate the United States will be pay
ing pensions to soldiers of the civil
war or their widows we'll on in the last
quarter of the coming century and to
soldiers or their widows of the Span
ash-American war nearly to the close
of the first quarter of the twenty-first
century. 1t takes long time to close
up the expense account Of a war.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-09-21

The English parliament recently
passed bill compelling shopkeepers to
provide seats for their women clerks.
Quite as effectual relief bill was re-
Gently passed in club of rich girls in
these words: I'VE will not price
things which we do not intend to buy;
We will make our selections quickly;
we will not shop on hot days nor at
late hours" Whenever we blame pub
lie conditions. might we not, like these
generous-hearted girls, ask ourselves
who the public is?
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-09-21
NO SIGN OF CONCESSION.
rransvaal Government Sends Reply :,
English Ultimatum.

English Ulttmatum.
LONDON, Sept. 16.-A special dis
patch from Pretoria says the Trans.
walls reply will be on the following
lines:
.'The Transvaal adheres to the seven
years franchise law, but is willing to
consider and il necessary adopt any
suggestions that the British may
make with regard to the working of
the law, In regard to the other
points of Mr. Chamberlain's dispatch,
the Transvaal boldly stands by the
London convention. 1t is said that
the reply is couched in polite terms.
State Secretary Reitz, in the course of
an interview, expressed some doubt as
to whether any alteration would be
made In the existing franchise law,
but said he believed a way should and
would be found to establish an arbi-
tration court. The suZerainty, the
least said the soonest mended, re-
marked the state secretary"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-09-21
INDICTED FOR WRECK.
Iowa Train Dispatcher Is Accused of
Criminal Carel.ssness.


Criminal Carel.ssness.
Dies MONIES, Sept. 1.-THE coroner's
jury investigating the recent wreck,
on the Rock Island near Iowa City,
where two railroad men and two
tramps were killed and property val
ued at $4,000 was destroyed, has
found dispatcher John Jones, of Des
Moines, guilty of criminal caseless-
ness in causing the wreck. The train
crews were eXculpated of all guilt, as
they were proved to be running ac-
cording to orders. Jones and his wife
have disappeared. The coroner's jury
tried to locate him, but failed. Jones
has been in the employ Of the Rock
Island for fifteen years, and has been
counted one of the most steady and
reliable dispatchers on the road. The
officials admit he has disappeared, but
declare it is not through fear and that
he will return.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-09-21
Woman Burned to Death.

DIES MONIES, Sept. 15.-Mrs. B. f..
Birchfeld, widow, was fatally
burned while lighting a gasoline stove
on which to prepare supper. The
gasoline did not explode. 1t is sup
posed that in turning it on she let too
much Of it into the burner before ap-
plying light, and when the light
was applied it caused blaze which
enveloped Mrs. Birchfield, setting her
clothing on fire and resulting in in.
iuries which caused her death two
hOurS 1ntar
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-09-21
DON'T WANT FRANCHISE.
Blue Book Just Issued Contains an Inter
esting Statement.

LONDON, Sept. 16.-A Blue Book has
been issued on the Transvaal situation.
1t is chiefly concerned with the mat
tiers already covered in these dis.
patches. The only important feature
revealed is the telegram from the Brit,
ish high commissioner, Sir Alfred Mil
ner, dated August 81, saying:
Il wanted to let them have the same
political rights, but they would not
avail themselves of this. Roughly
there were more than fifty thousand
aliens who had been here more than
seven years and have registered, thus
being eligible to franchise. Yet of the
British subjects who availed them.
selves of it, the chief part has been
Afrikanders, not English born. This
shows the British in the Transvaal dc
not want the franchise. In my opin,
ron there is no cause whatever for
war. Everything could be settled by
arbitration.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-09-21
PEACE PROSPECT GONE.
The South African Situation Seems to BE
Hopeless.

LONDON, Sept. Solicitations from
all sources point to the extreme grav-
ity of the Transvaal situation. Pre-.
toria advices from Boer source say
the Transvaal reply is uncompromis-
ing; that preparation for staunch re-
sistance is proceeding continuously.
Another Pretoria special says the sit
uation is regarded as all but hopeless,
unless Great Britain retreats from her
position. The dispatch adds:
1.-The governments Of the two re-
publics consider that the Transvaal
should refuse to concede anything
further} 1t is believed the Beers will
have the support OF all Afril1anders
throughout Africa"
1t is definitely stated that the Orange
Free State has agreed to unite with
the ,Transvaal in resisting the British
claims.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-09-21
DECLARATION SARY
England wouldn't Declare War Against
the Transyaal.


LONDON, Sept. 1S.-Speculation re-
garding the events that would imme-
diately precede and follow the hostil-
tiles with the Transvaal continues to
occupy the public attention. 1t APP
pears that no declaration of war Is
necessary. The process, according to
good authority, would be a proclama-
ton by the British high commissioner,
Sir Alfred Miner, stating that the
convention of London is annulled and
that Queen Victoria has resumed the
government of the country known as
the South African Republic. The
general commanding the British expe-
dictionary forces would then be in
structed to occupy the Transvaal and
hold it until fresh government is
established.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-09-21
CwILL CLOSE THE SALOONS.
Important Decision Rendered In Audubon
County.


AUDUBON, Sept. is.-The decree in
the case of w. H. Shipman, r. L. Har-
ris ct al. against ]. j. Wieland, tried
before Judge Macy, August rs, has
been received. The question involved
the action of the board Of county COM
missioners in refusing to, allow 100
signers of a mulct saloon petition to
withdraw their names therefrom after
the board of supervisors commenced
.he canvass, but before final action.
Judge Macy held that a signer had
the right to withdraw his name from
the petition until final action, and
reversed the action of the county COM
missioners. The Withdrawal OF the
names reduced the petition below the
required per cent. The effect Of this
will be to close every saloon in Audu-
bon county.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-09-21
WILL DRAWN CAREFULLY
The Wealth of Vanderbilt Goes to His
Family.

New YORK, Sept. 14.-Cornelius Van
derbilt, who has been under the shadow
of death for several years, and who
was one of the most meth odical of men,
left a carefully drawn will, but it's
terms are not known. His friends
think it will make provision for the
charity in which he was interested.
No estimate of the estates value is
less than 500, 900, 900. There has been
a reconciliation between Cornelius, Jr.
and his parents, who opposed his mar
riage to Miss Helen Wilson, and it is
doubtful if discrimination will be
made against him. On the death Of
Cornelius Vanderbilt, his brother, w.
X, becomes the head Of the family
and has made arrangements for the
funeral and will see to the probating
of the will
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-09-21
Stabbine ARRAY,

WRITTEN, Sept. l4.-While thresh-
ing at the James bowers farm, Frank
Bowers and a hired man of Cyrus
Green became engaged in a fracas, as
a result of which Bowers was stabbed
three times about the head. arms and
neck with n pocketknife. One cut by
a very small margin missed the jugu-
lar vein. Bollinger, the man who did
the stabbing, claimed to be acting in
ralf-1afapSa
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-09-21

CEDAR RAPIDS, Sept. 1s.-ln the case
of G. R. Payne against the Illinois
Central, in the federal court, the jury
returned verdict for the defendant,
after being out twelve hours. Payne
was stealing ride and lost leg and
an arm by getting under the wheels,
at Tara Junction. He claimed that he
was knocked off by brakeman, and
sued for $4,000.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-09-21
EXPORT EXPOSITION.
Formally Opened in the Presence OF n
Great ThrOng.

Great ThrOng.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 10-ln the
presence OF thousands of visitors,
with ceremonies unattended by.osten-
tation, the National Export Exposi.
ton was formally opened yesterday.
Distinguished visitors were present
from all parts of the country, includ.
ing foreign diplomats and officers of
the army and navy. Vice-President
Foulkrod, of the exposition, made an
address, turning it over to the state,
and Governor Stone replied, accept
ing. Congressman w. P. Hepburn, of
Iowa, chairman of the committee on
interstate and foreign commerce, de-
livered the Grafton of the day. A
message from President Mckinley
was read, extending greetings, and
formally opening the exposition.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-09-21
DREYFUS TO GO FREE.
Matin Publishes n Story That the Cabinet
Has Agreed to the Pardon.

PARIS, Sept. 15.-The Matin asserts
that the cabinet has agreed to pardon
Dreyfus and that the decree will be
signed September 10. Many of the
provincial papers publish articles in
sisting on the granting of pardon.
The Figaro says that many officers of
the army are asking that Dreyfus be
pardoned.
LONDON, Sept. 15.-The Paris CORE
spondent Of the Daily Telegraph says:
at is certain that Captain Dreyfus
will be liberated. The only question
to be settled is the one of ways and
means"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-09-21
TroOpS En- Route to Natal.

LONDON, Sept. 16.-The first battal-
ion of the Manchester regiment ar
rived at Capetown yesterday, disem-
banked and marched through the
streets. The soldiers were wildly
cheered. After they had been review
ed by Lieut.. Gen. Sir Frederick Walk
er, commander of the British troops
in South Africa, the battalion re-em.
barked and proceeded to Natal. These
troops, forming the first installment
Gibraltar to Capetown.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-09-21
Wounded While Duck Hunting

ROCKWELL CITY, Sept. 17.-City Mar
shall Squares went duck uniting with
muzzle-loading shotgun. He fred
one barrel and was loading again when
the other barrel was discharged. All
the fingers and the thumb OF the right
hand was shot away.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-09-21
Rombarded Forts of SubIe Raw

MANILA, Sept. 1s.-The United States
protected cruiser Charleston began a
heavy bombardment of the fort on SUI
big bay on Thursday. Little or no in
jury was done. The monitor Monte
rey and the gunboat Concord are re-
turning to Subig bay to continue the
bonn bardment.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-09-21
Escaped Convict Captured.

ANAMosA, Sept. 1s.-Warden Hun
ter, of the state penitentiary, assisted
by posse, captured the negro Jones,
who recently escaped from the prison,
at Vinton. When discovered he would
not stop and his pursuers were forced
to shoot. One bullet struck him in
the leg.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-09-21
HOLLOW WARE MANUFACTORY
Warden Hunter Has Suggested It's Estab-
lishment at AnamnAa.


DIES MONIES, Sept. 15.-Warden Hun
ter, of the Anamosa penitentiary, in
lieu OF a binding Irvine factory, has
suggested a hollow ware plant. He
says that factory to employ $50 men
can be built for $50, 600, which would
be an investment of $50 per man.
These plants, he says, are paying in
Maryland, Indiana and Illinois. He
is of the opinion that the state could
save money by using its prison labor
IN the manufacture Of nearly all the
goods used by the state, particularly
cloth and wooden goods, uniforms,
shoes and machinery.