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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-05-11
Watson to Succeed Dewey

WASHINGTON, May 9.-The Navy
department has selected a successor
to Admiral Dewey to command the
Asiatic station. Orders were issued
yesterday detaching Rear Admiral
Watson from command of the Mare
Island navy yard and ordering him to
report to Admiral Dewey at Manila to
relieve that officer when he feels that
he can be spared there.
Rear Admiral Kempff, at present
on waiting orders, has been ordered to
succeed Admiral Watson in command
of the Mare Island navy yard.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-05-11
Mr.. VIM G. whitney Dead

NEW YORK, May S.-Mrs. William
C. whitney, wife of the former secre-
tary of the navy, died shortly before 1
o'clock this afternoon.
The change for the worse in Mrs.
Whitney's condition came on last
Tuesday and it became evident to her
physicians that the end was not far
off. She was the second wife of ex-
Secretary of the Navy Whitney and
he was her second husband, her first
husband having been Captain Ran
dolph of the British army.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-05-11
Dies of AsphyxiatiOn.

WASHINGTON, D. c., May SD
ward Goodfellow, for many years con-
nected with the United States coast
and geoditic survey, died this morning
at his apartments of accidental as
phyxiation. Mr.. Goodfellow was born
in Philadelphia in 1923, and the year
after graduation at the university or
Pennsylvania. in 1S4S, he entered the
geodetic survey and. save for service
in the civil war. spent his life in that
department Mrs. Goodfo"nw and one
daughter survive him.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-05-11

TOPEKA, May Ex-Governor Stanley
has addressed to the governors Of
western states pressing invitations to
attend the annual convention of the
Mississippi commercial congress,
which will be held in Wichita May 81
to June 3 inclusive. Among other
Extensive plans have been completed
which we believe will insure the larg-
est and most successful meeting the
congress has ever had and important
mutual advantages may result from
the discussion of interstate questions
which the congress will provide"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-05-11
Puts an End to All Inquiry

WASHINGTON, May "a very
close friend of General Miles and an
officer of the army, when asked If
there was anything for the general to
say or do in regard to the report of
the beef board replied:
There is nothing for him to say o.
do. The report has been approved by
the president and he is the command
er-in-chief of the army. Criticism of
the report or any other action would
be a violation o. military duty"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-05-11
Prominent Omaha Wan Suicides

OMAHA, May S.-William r. Bowen,
probably the best known member of
Masonic bodies in the west, took his
own life at his home in this city. For
twenty-six years he had been grand
secretary of the grand lodge of Masons
in Nebraska and as such has come in
contact with most of the members of
the order in the state. The cause as
signed for his action is financial
trouble, which his friends believe re-
suited in mental arrangement.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-05-11
Italy Fxonerated.

ROME, May S.-The Tribuna IN an
article today generating Italy from
and connection with Dreyfus declares
that the bordereau was sent to the con-
cierge of the German embassy in Paris,
who retransmitted it to Lieutenant
Henry. II asserts also that the docu-
ments quoted in the bordereau were
sent on tracing paper by Esterhazy to
Colonel Schwartzkoppen, then attache
of the German embassy, who was not
aware of the existence of the bordereau
until 1t was published by the Matin.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-05-11
English Success on the Nile.

LONDON May 9,-The foreign Office
has received news from Unyoro that
Colonel Evatt attacked Chief Kabar-
ega on the east bank of the Nile on
April and completely defeated him.
Three hundred of the enemy were kill
ed and Kabarega, who was severely
wounded, and King Mwanga were TAX
en- prisoners. Colonel Evatt's losses
were two killed and twenty wounded
Uganda soldiers.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-05-11

WASHINGTON, May S.-An order
of the war department gives to the
commanding officers in Cuba, Porto
authority in the matter of transfer
from the line and enlistment and re-
enlistment of the hospital corps.
Acting Secretary Meiklejohn has is
sued an order formally disbanding the
Second and Seventh army corps.
The headquarters of the First cav
airy has been transferred from Fort
Robinson, Neb., to Fort Meade, S. D..
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-05-11
A Retired Officer Killed.

NANTUCKET, Mass, May 9.-Maj-
or L. c. Overman, U. S. A., retired,
was instantly killed by falling from a
staging on which he was at work at
his summer home here today. At one
time he had charge of governmnt work
in Cleveland. o.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-05-11

Pretending to know the things you
should know but don't, occasionally
answers the same purpose.
The Forrest City times., 1899-05-26
DEWEY IS AT HONG KONG.
Arrival ef the Olympia at Hons koss-saius~d sy All Nstfessii-
 ti~.-The Admiral ts m.

Hong Kong. May 23. 7;s5 ?. m.-The United States cruiser Olympia. with Admiral Dewey on board. has arrived herr from Manila. She was saluied by the ships of all nationalifieS.
 Going ashorr Admiral Dewey. Capt Lamberton, Lieut.. Brumby and United States Consul wildman were received by a guard of honor of the Royal Welsh Fnsileers. when they landed. to visit the governor of Hong Kong. Sir Henry A. Blake. Maj.-Gen. Gascoigne. in command of the troops.and Commo- dorc Powell. commanding the naval forces. The visit was afterwards re- turned by the officials mentioned.
 Admiral Dewey is in bad health. be- ing too ill to attend the queens birth day dinner.
 The Olympia is going 10 dock here and will remain ten days al this port.
The Forrest City times., 1899-05-26
THREE DAYS PEACE JUBILEE
National Salutes. An InspirlnG Pa. rade and Fireworks Inaugu-
 ated the Festivities.

Washington, May 24.--Beginning with an imposing parade of military and other uniformed organizations and closing with display of fireworks at night, the national capital yesterday ipaugurated three days jubilee. The main thoroughfares of the city and all the public buildings are decorated with bunting, and the attractive pro gramme of parades and festivities has drawn a large number of visitors.
 With the exception of shower which was not of sufficient duration to mar the occasion, the weather was ideal, and Washington wore its inauguration aspect.
 The parade, which was the feature of the first day, moved down Pennsyl- vania avenue between cheering thous. ands. through the handsome Court of Honor in front of the White House, and passed in review before the pres- ident and distinguished party of pub. lie officials.
 The day opened with the boom of big guns from the Dolphin, which, anchored of the navy yard, fired the national salute at sunrise. and church chimes and hundreds of steam whis- ties joined in the noisy chorus.
 At noon the departments closed and poured their thousands out to join the crowds on the streets, and at the same hour salute of 45 guns was fired
The Forrest City times., 1899-05-26
DESPoNDENcY AND SUICIDE.
Bed. at Boston. from A.phyxis- ton by Gas.

Boston, May 23.--w. T. Bah. a we'll. known newspaper man. and his wife, were found dead in bed in room filled with the fumes of Illuminating gas. Letters written by Mir. Ball, which were lying open on a table. dis. closed the fact that it was a case of suicide. Despondency on account of ill-health was given as the reason for the act. He was 66 years of age. and his wife was 73. Mir. Ball. who was an Englishman, came to Boston about 35 years ago. For many years he was the dramatic critic of the Traveller. and of the Boston Herald and other papers. He was a noted Shakespeareas commentator, and was n man of recog. nized culture and learning. He had done little newspaper work in the past ten years.
The Forrest City times., 1899-05-26
REAR-ADMIRAL W. s. scHLEY
Ovation from the Best Glass of Citizens of Omaha.

Omaha, Neb., May 24.-The tribute of respect and admiration that Omaha people have been paying to Rear-Ad- miral W. $. Schley during the past few days reached it's continuation to- night at Boyd's opera house. when the admiral. as the guest of Gen. Mander- son. occupied box to witness Richard Mansfield's production of .'Cyrano de Bergerac." The admiral entered the theater about ten minutes before the curtain rose. and the immense audi encc rose and cheered to the echo. He responded to the greeting by lowing. but that was not sufficient, as the audi ence kept mp the applause until he rose and made brief speech.
 At the close of the first act the ova- ton began again and continued for fully ten minutes. 1t eliminated when Mayor Moores leaped upon the stage and proposed three cheers for the hero of Santiago. The response nearly raised the roof. and Schley had to make another speech.
 it was a full-dress affair. and the house was crowded to the doors by the hest people of Omaha.
 The admiral and party leave this af- ternoon for Denver and Salt Lake, but will return for another brief visit dur ing which Schley will be the guest of the Royal Arcanum. of which order he is a prominent member.
The Forrest City times., 1899-05-26
PROMOTIONS RECOMMENDED.
4 BriEadier's Star for Col. summer4 and the Majors Leaf for Capt.
 J. s. Case.

Washington, May 24.-Gen. Otis ca bles as follows:
 Manila, May 23.-Adjutanf General, Washington: On the urgent recon mendation of Gen. Lawton, I recom- mend Col. Owen Summers to be briga- dier general of volunteers by brevet. for conspicuous gallantry at Maasan- Bulac bridge and San Isidro; Capt. J. s. Case. major of volunteers. by brevet. for distinguished services and galantry at the above places while acting divi- sion engineer officers OTIS"
 Col. Summers is colonel of the See ond Oregon volunteers. and command ed the advance brigade of Gen. Law tons division during his recent march northward ID San Isidro.
The Forrest City times., 1899-05-26
HARLEM RACE TRACK RUINED.
Fire Destroyed Nearly All the BuiId- ings of the Harlem Race Course
 at Chicago.

Chicago. May 23.-The Harlem race track was almost completely destroy ed by fire. Flames broke out in the grandstand shortly before three a. m.. and they soon spread to the stables where between 30 and 40 horses were quartered in readiness for the Decora- tion day meet. which Was to have marked the formal opening of track for season. The Cicero fire department hand to cope with the flames. Incen- diarism is given as the origin of the fire, and this theory is emphasized by the recent destruction of the Roby track, under mysterious circum- stances. The loss is si00.O00: no insur- ance. All of the horses at the Harlem track were rescued. The track Is owned by party of Chicagoans. of which Richard Fitzgerald is the head. The buildings on the track were valued at S6O.OOO.
The Forrest City times., 1899-05-26
AN INTERESTING SUMMARY.
Gen. otis Report on the Outbreak and Conduct of the War in
 the Philippines.

Washington, May 24.--Gen. Otis re- port, received by mail and read by the president at the cabinet meeting yes- terday, is pronounced by those who heard it, most interesting summary of the situation in the Philippines. In the main it presents the subject from the military standpoint.
 But probably the most important contribution is that covering the cor rcspondence between Gen. Otis and Aguinaldo, just preceding the out break, showing conclusively that the American commander used every effort to avoid a conflict. The communica- tions from Aguinaldo bear his sigma ture, and give little evidence of con. ciliatory spirit or disposition to ac- cept American rule.
 The members of the cabinet believe that they furnish n conclusive show ing of the rectitude of our course in dealing with the uprising.
 It was said to be such . strong pre- sentation of the conditions leading up to the insurrcction now existing that it was determined to make it public at once. Time was required, however, to make summary and prepare copies, and these will be given out to-day.
 The report covers about Is type written pages, and brings the subject up to about six weeks ago.
 The forthcoming civil service order which the president had under con- sideration at Hot Springs was read, and it was announced that 1t would be signed and made public to-day.
The Forrest City times., 1899-05-26
Killed and Injured Near Dublin.
TOWN OF PULLMAN TO BE SOLD.
Under the Decree of Court the Model Town Will Cease tO Exist as
 Separate Municipality.

Chicago, H., May 23.-The final de- against the Pullman Palace Car Go. has been entered in the circuit court by Judge Baker. By its terms the company has five years in which to dis pose of the 12,000 residences in the Model Town," the 16 acres of vacant lots in the town, the 50 acres of streets, alleys and parks, the gas, water and sewer works, the Hotel Florence, two churches, the Arcade building and the market hall.
 The company is given one year in which to cease to exercise all munich pal functions, such as the operating of water, gas, steam and sewerage plants. Within one year also it must dispose of the Pullman Iron and Steel Co. The company will retain its car shops and surrounding buildings at Michigan av- enue and Adams street and 25 acres Of land north of Pullman, held for exten- sion purposes.
 The company no longer owns the brick yard. the Southern Palace Car Co.,, the Union Foundry and Wheel Co. and 175 acres of land near Lake Calu- met. The court holds jurisdiction un- til the last piece of property has been sold. If any is not disposed of within the stipulated periods the attorney general may appear in court and oo- tain an order of sale by the state.
 At the end of year the city of Chi capo, by the terms of the decree, may exercise its municipal functions in furnishing water and sewerage facili- ties to the town of Pullman. The gas plant will be operated by other interests and the streets and alleys of Pullman will be free to all. The county board of assessors will have the privilege of assessing the property of Pullman in the regular way instead of enrolling it as so many acres of land.
 President Robert T. Lincoln says he does not know when the town proper ty will be offered for sale, whether in whole or in part, and that the board of directors has not even considered the matter. Plans were prepared some three months ago for the sale of the houses to the workmen in the car shops, but have not been approved by the executive committee.
The Forrest City times., 1899-05-26
4 CASE OF KIDNAPPING.
An EtEhteen-Months-o Child of Arthur Clark Spirited Away ip
 New York City.

New York. May s3.-what appeared to be a bold case of the kidnaping of child was reported to the police, and a score of detectives were at once sent out in an endcavor to arrest the of. lenders. The missing child is Marion. the ls-month-old daughter of Arthur clark.sn employe of publishing firm. She was taken. the police say. by a nurse named Carrie Jones, who was hired last week by the Clarks through an advertisement. The whole thing seems to have been a cleverly-Iaid plot. The child was taken out Sunday after noon by the nurse. and the empty baby carriage was found by the po- lice in Central park. Soon afterward Mrs. Clark received this letter:
 "Mrs. Clark: Do not look for your nurse and baby. They are safe in our possession. where they will remain for the present. If the matter Is kept out of the hands of the police and news papers. you will get your baby back safe and sound. If. instead. you make a big time about it and publish it all over. we will see to it that yoa never see her alive again. We are driven to this by the fact that we can not get work. and one of us has a child dy- ing. through want of proper treatment and nourishment. Your baby Is safe and in good hands. The nurse girl Is still with her. If everything is quiet, you will hear from us Monday or Tues day.
 [Signed.1 THREE"
 There is evidence 10 show that the nurse girl wrote this letter. Mrs. Clark is in serious condition, and the suspense may cause her death.
The Forrest City times., 1899-05-26
HAVE STANDING IN COURT.
Confederate Records knock Out c Claim for Damages Against
 the United states.

Washington. May 23.--In deciding the claim of Sarah A. oakes. against the United States for vessel taken by the confederate government during the war of the rebellion. the supreme court of the United States yesterday held that the archives of the confeder- ate government constitute competent testimony. These archives showed that the vessel in question was purchased by the confederates.
 "These archives" said Justice Gray, in deciding the case. "are not the high est authority, but they are records made by men of high standing and de- serve credence."
 The decision was, accordingly, against the claim.
The Forrest City times., 1899-05-26

TEXAS VISITED BY TORNADO.
"sny Houses and Church B.iiaisss Wreekea-kiii~d and Injsrea-
 Trees ana Crop. Destroyed.

Houston, Tex. May 23.--One of th. worst tornadoes that has visited Texas since the storm which destroyed tho town of Cisco. three years ago. and in which some SO people were killed. passed over the northwestern portion of Erath county, Sunday noon. the facts of which were received here yes terday. The storm came from the northwest and passed over a strip of country about 200 yards wide in q southeasterly direction. The tornado was accompanied by vivid lightning md heavy hailstorm.
 Houses and Churches wrecked.
 Many homes and church huildings were wrecked in several localities, the most serious being at Mount Pleasant, Titus county. The noon services had just closed. and the people were leav- ing when the wind struck the build ing.
 A bolt of lightning and the wind de- scended upon the house simultaneous ly, wrecking it and scattering the debris in all directions.
 Vim. Kaufman was instantly killed and some Is other persons were more or less injured, some fatally. Three are in dying condition according to reports. A woman with babe in her arms was struck by lightning. but miraculously escaped death. A little girl was stripped of her clothing, but only slightly hurt.
 The storm at Stephenville.
 The tornado struck Stephenville, and did considerable damage, wrecking many houses, but no one was killed. The Cumberland Presbyterian church was unroofed and badly damaged. Many buildings in Stephenville were leveled, among them the Methodist church.
 Killed and Injured Near Dublin.
 One man was killed and three in- jured near Dublin. It is reported that several were killed six miles southeast of Stephenville. Trees and crops in the wake of the storm are reported to be totally destroyed, but authentic de- tails of the disaster have not been re- ceived.
The Forrest City times., 1899-05-26
THREE MEN BLOWN TO ATOMS.
Explosion of . Tank of NitroEiycer- inc at the Aetna UndD Pow
 der Works.

Chicago, May 23.-Three Chicago men, employees of the Aetna Powder Co.,, at Aetna, Ind, were blown to atoms in the explosion of tank of nj troglycerine Sunday night.
 A pipe leading from the line, burst, igniting some saw dust and leaves near a flue leading into the room contain ing the nitroglycerine tank.
 Not a vestige of the building re- mains, and up to sundown yesterday, the bodies, nor any portion of them had been recovered.
The Forrest City times., 1899-05-26
WRITTEN PROPOSITIONS.
The Purposes of the United States Government Made Known
 to the Filipinos.
THE FORM OF GOVERNMENT PROPOSED.
President GoHaga of the Filipino Commission Admitted that the Proposal was Liberal, and that Nothing Could be Worse than the Late spanish Rule.

Manila, May 22, 3:15 p. m.-Prof. Philippine commission, has submit ted the following written propositions to the Filipinos:
 "While the final decision as 10 the form of government is in the hands of the congress, the president, under his military powers, pending the action of congress, stands ready to offer the following form of government: Form of Government Outlined. A governor general, to be appointed by the president; cabinet, to be ap- pointed by the governor general; all the judges to be appointed by the president; the heads of departments and judges to be either Americans or Filipinos, or both; and also a general advisory council, it's members to be chosen by the people by a form of suf- frage to be hereafter carefully deter mined upon.
 Desire that Bloodshed Cease. "The president earnestly desires that bloodshed cease, and that the people of the Philippines, at an early date, enjoy the largest measure of self-gov- ernment compatible with peace and order"
 The United States commission pre- pared the scheme, and the president cabled his approval of the form of the document.
 The Filipinos have made no definite proposition except for a cessation of
 hostiities until they can present the
 question of peace to the people. FaIlacy shown Up. Prof. Schurman told the Filipinos
 they had no means of gathering the
 people together. as the Americans con-
 trol most of the ports. He also re-
 minded them that liberal form of
 government was offered them, and
 pointed out that it was better than the
 conditions existing under Spanish rule.
 Gozaga, president of the Filipino
 commission. replied that nothing could
 be worse that Spanish rule, and ad-
 mitted that the form of government
 proposed was liberal.
 Aguina1dO's Demand PrepOsterOus.
 The civilian members of the Filipino
 commission have declined to coop
 crate with the other members of that
 commission, as the former consider
 Aguinaldo's latest demand to be pre- posterous, after Maj.-Gen. Otis refusal or an armistice, referring to his wish
 Tor time in order to consult the Fili- pino congress.
 Will Lunch the Com ssioners.
 After conference tomorrow with
 tne united States commissioners, the flhpino commissioners will lunch with
 frof. Schurman, and will afterwards visit the vessels composing the Ameri- can fleet.
The Forrest City times., 1899-05-26
Costly Fire in Brooklyn.

New York. May 23.-Fire of unknown origin started in a building in Ere mont street, Brooklyn. used by Wells Bros. as a blaming mill, and spread rapidly until nearly an entire block was destroyed. The total loss is rstj- mated at S350,000. The flames extend ed to Eagle and Kent streets. destroy ing a number of dwellings.
 The property destroyed includeL four factories. a blaming mill. black. smith shop and II dwellings.
The Forrest City times., 1899-05-26
CAME TO VERY SUDDEN HALT
The Automobtie in . Ditch With An Aset Broken-Nobody
 Injured.

Syracuse, \. r., May 23.-Charles E. Shanks, who is making an automobile trip from Cleveland to New York with Alexander Winton. arrived in Syracuse al i0:fj tonight by train. To press reporter he said the expedition came suddenly to an end this afternoon near Fairpor'. The motor broke aa aNci and went over an embankment. Mir Shanks and Mfr. Winton escaped in- jury. \ new axle was telegraphed for.
The Forrest City times., 1899-05-26
The pewe, Home Fnna.

Washington. May 24.-The subscrip- lions for the Dewey Home fund so far received by the national committee amount to s3.70o. Among those re- ceived yesterday was one of s10O from v.:~a-President Hobart.