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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-08-31
70 HUNT DOWN THE NEGROES.
White Citizens at Darien, Ca, Prepare
to Pursue Alleged Rioters.

white Citizens at Darien, Ca, Prepare
to Pursue Alleged Rioters.
Darien, Ca, Aug. 2S.-Joseph Towns
end and o. Hopkins, two prominent
white citizens, as special deputy sher-
ifs, were fired upon by negroes Friday.
Townsend was killed and Hopkins was
injured. The affair has aroused the
whites and they are now organizing to
pursue the negroes. The negroes are
massing in the swamps, and heavily
armed posses have gone on horseback
and by special train to point near the
negroes stronghold. They expect to
be joined by the Liberty county cav
airy.
At conference it was decided to
take determined action against the ne
groes. The sheriff accordingly tele-
graphed Col. Lawton, who is in Sa-
vannah, to send the militia at once,
and he received reply to the effect
that the men are ready and that the
Liberty county troops would start
from Hinesville to Darien at once. The
Mcintosh dragons are at their armory
here with horses ready. The citizens
and militia will move from Darien on
special train for the swamp this
morning.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-08-31
OUR POLICY IN PHILIPPINES.
President Mckinley Outlines the POSI-
tIOn OF tho Administration.

President Mckinley Outlines the POSI-
tIon OF tho Administration.
Long Branch, N. j., Aug. 28.-Presi-
dent Mckinley publicly declared the
policy of the national administration
In the Philippines during brief speech
at Ocean Grove Friday. In ADDRESSING
10000 persons at the Ocean Grove sum-
mer school of theology he SAID, in
slow, measured tones:
II believe that there is more love for
our country and that more people love
the flag than ever before. Wherever
that flag is raised it stands not for des-
potism and oppression, but for liberty,
opportunity and humanity; and what
that flag has done for us we want it
to do for all people and all lands which
by the fortunes Of war have come with
in it's jurisdiction.
THAT flag does not mean one thing
in the United States and another in
Porto Rico and the Philippines. There
has been some doubt in some quarters
respecting the policy of the govern
ment in the Philippines. see no
harm in stating it in this presence.
Peace first; then, with charity for
all, establish a government Of law and
order, protecting life and property and
occupation for the we'll being of the
people who will participate in it under
the stars and Stripes"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-08-31
BRITAIN MUST STRIKE frs!
Bocrs Have Decided Not to Com
mence HoStilities.
NO CHANGE IN THE SITUATION,
In Official Circles at Pretoria 1t Is Still
Hoped That Peaceful Settlement
May Be Reached-Gen. Joubert Coun~
sells Modera tion-Blue Book Issued.

Pretoria, touth Africa, Aug. 2S.--
The Transvaal situation is unchanged.
1t is felt in Pretoria that the present
state of affairs is likely to lead to
the very gravest consequences, and yet
it is not believed that the chance OF a
peaceable settlement has by any
means disappeared.
In official circL.s hope is expressed
that the lk1est compromise proposals
submitted to Great Britain may form
a basis for reopening friendly negotia-
tiOnS.
Wild rumors and exaggerated storie IS
in any quantity are circulated in the
Transvaal, but the fact is that the
Boels are simply waiting quietly for
the issue of negotiations. There is no
truth whatever in the story that the
burghers are intending to invade the
adjoining colonies of Great Britain I'M
less their last proposal is accepted.
There seems no reason for doubling
the sincerity or the authority with
which Gen. Joubert spoke when he
said that the first blow would ba
struck, if trouble came, by Great
Britain
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-08-31
Joubert Urges Moderation.

Pretoria, South African Republic,
Aug. Accommodation P. J.
Joubert issued a circular to all field
comets cautioning them against any
act tending to bring on a conflict with
another power. He declares that not
a single stranger who does not vo!un-
teer is to be coerced into bearing arms.
Commandant Viljoen has given no.
tice in the volksraad that he will ask
the government if, in case of war, it is
prepared to confsCate the property Of
inhabitants who take up arms against
the government. In the course Of an
interview after the session Command
ant Viljoen said that if war broke out
military government would be estab-
lished at Johannesburg and all Brit.
ish subjects would be compelled to
leave.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-08-31
WEEKLY REVIEW OF TRADE.
Clearing House Payments Larger
Than for Many Years.
FAILURES SHOW A DECREASE.
Bradstreet's Reports Strength In Prices
and steadiness In Demand-Causes for
the Recent Rise In Beef Prices
Wheat and Corn Shipments.

New York, Aug. 2S.-R. G. DUN &
Co.'s weekly review of trade says:
Actual payments through the prin-
cipal clearing houses for the week
were 23.1 per cent larger than last
year and 56.2 per cent larger than in
the same week in 1892. For the month
thus far the daily average of payments
has been 1858 per cent larger than last
year and Sc per cent larger than in
1892. Tonnage from Chicago in three
weeks has been 80.7 per cent larger
than last year and TAG per cent larger
than in 1892. Failures for the week
have been 1913 in the United States,
against a79 last year, and sixteen in
Canada, against twenty-six last year."
Bradstreet's says: ..t
Strength in prices and steadiness
of demand are still the salient features
of the trade situation. Fall demand is
expanding at most markets particu-
larly good reports being received from
the northwest and that portion of the
corn-growing country which this year
seems likely to be notable for surplus
production. Wheat has been quite
firm all the week, partly owing to a
whiting down of northwestern esti-
mates, but also due to steady demand
for the cash article alike on foreign
and domestic account. The relative
scarcity of cash corn is responsible for
the advance shown this week in the
face of a concededly large production.
conditions of supply and demand
seem to be at the bottom of the recent
rise in beef prices. This advance has
attracted increased receipts of grass
fed cattle, and some shading of quota
lions is noted, but Chicago prices nave
only been equaled five times in TWEEN
ty-two years. There are nearly 10000
900 less beef cattle in the country than
there were seven years ago, and, in
fact, there are fewer cattle in the coun-
try now than in any year since 1882.
Wheat, including -four, shipments
for the week aggregate 3,343, 1925 BUSH
els, against 4,040 ,0O9 bushels last week.
3,563,476 bushels in the corresponding
week of 1898, 5,149,653 bushels in 1897,
1921, 1854 bushels in 1896, and 1871, 1928
bushels in 1895.
Corn exports for the week aggre-
gate 4,596,097 bushels, against $751;
405 bushels last week, 2,64S, 933 bushels
in this week a year ago, 1852, 452 BUSH
els in 1897, 2,61O,309 bushels in 1896,
and 1,124 ,536 bushels in 1896"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-08-31

Washington, Aug. 2S.-Lieut.-Col.
William P. Duvall of the TwentySixth
volunteer infantry, who is captain of
the First artillery of the regular serv-
ice, has been rendered and has ac-
cepted the colonelcy of the regiment
of negro infantry which the war de-
partment has decided to organize. The
new command will be designated as
tne Forty-Eighth infantry regiment,
recruited from the country at large.
1t is probable that all the officers will
be white, and the field officers will be
unquestionably selected from the reg
ular service.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-08-31

Syracuse, n. Y, Aug. 26.-At the con-
yention of fire chiefs Friday morning
several constitutional amendments
were considered. 1t was decided, be-
ginning with next year, 70 elect pres
ident and two vice presidents, ire
spective of the vice presidents from
the different states, by a majority vote
of delegates. The salary of the Sec
rotary is made $500 instead of $500
per year. A resolution was adopted
restraining the directors from chang
ing the place of meeting of the asso-
citation. Charleston was chosen as the
place of meeting of the next conven-
ton. Chief J. P. Quigley of Syracuse
was chosen president of the associa-
ton; Secretary Hills and Treasurer
Larkin being reelected.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-08-31
TESTIMONY Of BERT|LL0N.
Noted Expert Explains How the
Bordereau Was Written.
SCHNEIDER LETTER AGAIN.
Document Now Proved to BE Authentic
Two Sessions Day May BE Held
to Expedite the Work of the Court
Martial.

Rennes, Aug. 28.-At the opening Of
the sixth session of the third week of
the court-martial of Capt. Dreyfus
this morning, M. Bertillon, the hand
writing expert, resumed his testimony
regarding the handwriting of the &C
cused and his reasons for believing
him guilty.
The first witness called on Friday
was Rowland Strong, the journalist
who has been the recipient Of many
Of Esterhazy's condolences, among
others that he had written the bor-
dereau. Mr.. Strong deposed that Ester
hazy had asked for 6 500 as compensa-
ton for writing newspaper articles.
Witness We'll did not appear, but
sent written evidence concerning Es-
terhazy. Among other things We'll
said he had received an anonymous
letter informing him that Esterhazy
was going to be accused of completely
with Dreyfus. He further said the
general staff never protested anti
Semitic feelings while he was there.
The experts on handwriting proved
to be interesting witnesses. NJ. Colbert
attacked the generals, and declared
that the bordereau was the work OF
Esterhazy. He entered upon a long
discussion of the bordereaus, winding
up with the statement that the writ
ing had not been traced, but was nat
ural writing.
M. Bertillon, whose name was
brought prominently before the pub
lie by his revocation from office, was
next called. Bertillon explained that
the bordereau had been tempered
with, and showed how it was possible
to make it. He presented the judges
with facsimile of the bordereau he
had made himself
The conclusions Bertillon tried to
draw were that the bordereau was a
fabricated document in artificiai--that
is, ced-handwriting, and that the
affair was the result of the machina-
ton of some one having access to the
general staff, or else the bordereau was
really the work of Alfred Dreyfus.
Who is the author of the artificial
writing it is yet necessary to discover.
1t now appears that the Schneider
letter was not forgery. AS cabled
two weeks ago, it was to be expected
that the foreign attaches would iInme-
dately deny the authorship of any
communications made in the Dreyfus
case. Schneider now says he will wait
until he sees the document in ques-
ton before he declares it a forgery.
During his visit to Paris he learned
that the original of his own handwrit-
ing was padlocked up with the other
documents of the secret dossier.
Then he fell back on the statement
that the use of his name at the bot
tom of the document was a forgery.
The tone he is now using is more con-
ciliatory IAN his abrupt denial.
Every bit of evidence brings forth
denials and counterdenials, and new
hearings each day. The end seems
further off, although President Jouaust
promises two sittings daily, morning
and afternoon, after the LIST of Sep
TENDER.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-08-31
May Ask the Kaisers's Aid.

Rennes, Aug. 2S.-The Echo de Paris
announced that the counsel of Dreyfus
had obtained possession of certain
documents mentioned in the bor-
dereau, in Esterhazy's writing, which
they would produce in court next week
as a coup de theatre. Inquiry at the
Dreyfusard quarters brought the as
surance that the statement was erro-
neous, but that the defense intended,
in the event of Capt Dreyfus being
recondemned, to ask the German gov
eminent to communicate these docu-
ments proving his innocence, and that
they had reason to believe such a re-
quest would be granted.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-08-31
FARMERS FORM A COMBINE.
Twenty Million Dollar Organization Said
to BE Completed.

Topeka, Kas., Aug. 2S.-Several
prominent farmers and business men
Of this place have organized THE
Farmers Federation of the Mississippi
Valley" with a capital stock of s20,-
100000. The purpose is to control the
price Of farm products, and especially
of the enormous corn crop of Kansas.
The trust will establish warehouses
and maintain agents at Cincinnati, St
Louis and Chicago, where the grain
raised by the members will be mar
keted. The cities having the ware
houses will become outlets for the
grain and products Of the middle and
western states. 1t is believed here
among conservative business men that
the scheme will succeed.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-08-31
Quiet Rules in Samoa.

Apia, Samoa, Aug. II, via San Fran
cisco, Cal, Aug. 26.-The new pro-
visional government is being carried
on without any hitch so far by the
three consuls. Luther Osborn, the
American consul-general, is chairman.
Mataafa, who has been seriously ill,
is now better.
Compensation claims of Britishers
will amount to about $4,000. 1t is
claimed here that the three powers are
bound to pay for losses during the late
disturbances to the foreign residents.
Who pays that compensation is quite
beside the question and must be agreed
upon by the powers.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-08-31
Admiral Watson Ill.

Washington, Aug. 2S.-The Army
and Navy Register says: Recent let
tiers from Manila mention the illness Of
Admiral Watson as the source of great
anxiety to his officers. The illness is
to his launch while he was on board
on the 18th Of July. No one but his
physician is allowed access to him, and
all business of the fleet is forbidden.
Il is hoped, however, that the enforced
quiet may restore him to his previous
health"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-08-31

Havana, Aug. 28.-The sentiment in
favor of annexation to, or, at least, the
establishment of protectorate by, the
United States, which has been growing
slowly as the result of the work of the
Americans here, is daily becoming
more apparent. The possibility of the
withdrawal Of all the American troops,
followed by the absolute independence
of the island, has led those favoring an
nexation or a protectorate to appoint
a committee to visit Washington to
seek the desired end. The committee
has started for Washington, with the
intention of seeing President Mckinley.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-08-31
Must Strike Hard and Fast,

Washington, Aug. 2S.-Brig. Gen.
Thomas NJ. Anderson, commanding the
department of the lakes, was at the
war department Friday. Gen. Ander-
son commanded the first body of troops
sent to the Philippines and spent con-
siderable time in the islands, returning
to the United States in the spring Of
the present year. His opinion is that
the present rebellion will be brought
to close by the end Of the next dry
season. This can be accomplished, he
believes, by sharp and decisive cam
paign and by taking prompt advantage
of every forward step gained by the
American forces.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-08-31
Strange Message Is Found.

Paris, Aug. ga dispa CHI from
Lyons says bag has been found in
the river Rhone there, containing a
paper with this penciled inscriptions:
"Labori to Lorimer, Basic: Nothing
will be done. Dreyfus is innocent. Vol
untary suicide Orders executed"
The bag was handed over to the po-
lice, but no explanation in the matter
has been forthcoming. There is pos
sibility that the letter is hoax. Lor-
inner mot Lorimer) was the late
Lieut.-Col. Henry's secretary and he
committed suicide at Basel, Switzer-
land
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-08-31
The Worm Turns.

Chicago News: THE doctor says
you must not take anything that
doesn't agree with YOU" said Mrs.
Peck to her invalid husband.
''It's lucky for you," replied the SUI
ferer, that he didn't give me that ad
vice fifteen years ago."
why is it," she asked.
Because the chances are you would
be an old maid today" answered the
sick man, with a peculiar smile.
And just to prove that she could
agree with him if she wanted to she
made no reply.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-08-31

The duchess Dues has $4,000, 900
bottles of champagne stored in her
cellars at Paris and Rheims.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-08-31
Koch Asked to Oporto.

Oporto, Aug. 2S.-The Oporto Com
mercial union has asked DR.. Koch, the
famous German bacteriolog ist, to come
here and study the meteorological!
phase of the recent outbreak of bu-
bonic plague.
London, Aug. ga dispatch to
Lloyds from Naples says the report
that the plague has made its appear
ance there is utterly false.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-08-31
Blue Book on the Transvaal.

London, Aug. 28.-A new blue book
on the Transvaal was issued last night,
but the Boer reply to Mr.. Chamber
lain's proposal has not yet been di-
vulged. A summary of the contents
of the blue book reveals the fact that
the Transvaal proposed arbitration on
all differences under the conventions of
1881 and 1884. Sir Alfred Miner OPP
poses arbitration firstly because the
uitlander grievances are still unre-
dressed and secondly because the
scheme is impracticable.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-08-31

willie" she cried from the win
dow, you two boys get right out OF
that hammock. The first thing you
know you will break it down"
1.-TWO little fellows like me and
Tommy break it down." exclaimed the
boy.
Eyes, you will"
can last night when that Mr..
Smithkins was calling on you, an you
got tired sittin' on the porch, an"
Never mind, Willie" she inter-
rupted, hastily. Maybe it's all right,
after all."-Stray Stories.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-08-31

Thirteen,
Thirteen is unlucky," says I to John
Gray,
That time he got married the 18th OF
= May.
But John he just grinned and said was
Because 1t want me that was gettin' Bess
Z: Moore.
Well. It's twelve years since then, and
three weeks ago
II was out to Johns house in New Mex
! leo. ...... .......
And we hadn't met in ten years, guess.
When one day 1 seen him in Deming with
: Bess.
They coaxed and insisted and vowed I
must 20
To pay 'em visit at their place. and so
I clim in their wagon, and when we got
there
I thought we had lit on a Donnybrook
Fair.
cts only the children" says Bess," and
I'll send
Them in right away to see our old friend"
And then they come in. the big and the
small,
And I counted the lot: there was thirteen
in all;
And looked up at John and John looked
away,
And says 1 to him: "How's the 18th of
May?"
And John said he guessed he hadn't moth
ing to say.
P. S.-There was two pair Of twins.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-08-31
Attempt to Organize Miners.

Wilgesbarre, Pa, Aug. 26.-The Unit
ed Mine Workers of America are en-
deavoring to organize the anthracite
miners, whose union collapsed twenty
years ago. A convention was held
here last night, with delegates pres
ent from Lackawanna, Luzerne, CO.
lumbia, Schuylkill and Carbon coun-
ties. The delegates held long secret
session later, but it could not be learn
ed what business was transacted. II Is
understood that the United Mine Work
ers will aid financially the men now on
strike in the anthracite region.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-08-31
WELCOMES HER SOLDIERS.
Californians Crowd San Francisco to See
Troops Land

lFOOpS
San Francisco, Aug. 26.-The Cali
fornia regiment landed from the trans
port Sherman Friday and marched to
the Preside. AS this was San Fran
cisco's home regiment the demonstra-
ton exceeded in enthusiasm the re-
ception accorded other regiments. Peo-
pie came from all parts of the state to
see the show, and there were fully 1O0,-
900 strangers in town. The troops
landed at 7 o'clock and were given a
breakfast at the ferry building.
Then they marched to the Preside,
escorted by the Third artillery, the
Colorado regiment and the National
Guard. Immense crowds lined the
streets for miles and gave the soldiers
4 rousing welcome home.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-08-31
Watch DeMeY.s Men Drill.

Nice, Aug. 2S.-The Olympia battaI-
ion landed from the cruiser Friday at
Villefranche, near here, for drill pur-
poses, the entire population of the
town viewing the parade from the sur
rounding heights. The men presented
a splendid appearance
Admiral Dewey passed a quiet day
on board and seemed in perfect health
and greatly benefited by the rest he is
taking
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-08-31

Rennes, Aug, 2S.-There are many
sinister rumors in the air as to the ac-
ton which will be taken by the ad-
yanced partisans of both sides in case
Dreyfus should be condemned or ac-
quilted. In case of condemnation, it
is asserted by high authority that a
revolution in Paris is certain to be
started by socialists.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-08-31
An Excellent Combination.

The pleasant method and beneficial
effects of the well known remedy,
SYRUP OF FIGs, manufactured by the
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP Co., illustrate
the value of obtaining the liquid laxa-
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incidentally laxative and presenting
them in the form most refreshing to the
taste and acceptable to the system Il
is the one perfect strengthening laxa-
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dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
gently yet promptly and enabling one
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manently. Its perfect freedom from
every Objectionable quality and sub
stance, and its acting on the kidneys,
liver and bowels, without weakening
or irritating them, make it the ideal
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In the process of manufacturing figs
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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-08-31

First Guest-The man that killed
that chicken was cruel.
Second Guest-Well, he didn't have
much respect for old age.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-08-31
Will Not Risk the Relic.

Washington, Aug. 2S.-The navy de-
partment does not look with favor on
the proposition to have the historic
warship Constitution take part in the
Dewey demonstration at New York. 1t
IL stated that the venerable craft is
not in a condition to undergo such
service, and that she is far too valua-
BILE as relic to subject her to the risks
of a trip from Boston.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-08-31
Testing Anti-Trust LAW.

Springfield, ILL.,, Aug. 2S.-Six test
cases were begun in the Circuit court
of Sangamon county Friday against
corporations which have failed to re-
port to the secretary of state whether
they are connected with trust. The
suits in all cases ask for $4,000 dam
ages for failure to comply with the
law requiring such reports. The re-
suit of the suits will be of national
Importance.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-08-31
Anti First in Iowa.

Des Moines, Iowa, Aug. 2S-Anti-
Imperialism will be the chief demo-
cratic issue in the coming campaign in
Iowa. State Chairman George HUFF
man so definitely announced. Mr.
Huffman added that the democratic
state committee will meet in this city
Aug. 80 to plan the campaign. He
fayors a short campaign, to open
Oct