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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-11-15
Accident on northwestern Bridge.

ooone, Nov. s.-,fhe first serious
accident at the big Northwestern
bridge across the Des Moines river
has just occurred. Andrew Ander-
son, foreman of pile driver gang,
was working on the structure, when
he missed his footinp and fell a dis
tance of As feet, striking at full
length and sustaining injuries which
Il is feared may prove fatal. He was
brought to the city on the wor'
train and taken to his home at
Thirteenth and carroll streets, where
the company surgeon. DR.. A. A. Deer
ing, attended him. Whine the exte
of his internal injuries can not yet
be told, IL was found that no bones
were broken. The greatest danger is
conclusion of the brain, from which
he is suffering.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-11-15
THE NEWS In IOWA
TRACING THE CRIME TO moor.
Damaging Evidence Against waterloe
Man charged with Ate IN pted Murder

Damaging Evidence Against Waterloo
Man Charged with Attempted Murder
Waterloo, Nov. 1.-THE prosecution
in the case of Jerome w. Hoot, charg-
ed with attempting to murder his
wife through the agency of an infer
nal machine alleged to contain five
pounds of dynamite, introduced much
damaging evidence against the pris-
oner, and forged several links in the
chain tending to fasten the crime on
him. Among the principal witnesses
was Adolph Krause, the Omaha cabi-
net-maker, who swore that he made
for Hoot box similar to the ne eN-
ploded, and that he had made for the
prosecution q fac-simile box, which
was exhibited to the jury and intro
aueed as evidence. Perry Perkins and
c. o. Perkins of Des Moiues, hardware
dealers, testified to selling five pounds
of dynamite to Hoot on October &c,
two days before the box of explosives
was expressed from Chicago to this
city. Both men positively identified
the prisoner, and the former swore
he had known him several years ago,
when Hoot was studying at Drake
university for the ministry. The
wrappings which were about the box
when received were also introduced
as evidence, as were railroad creden-
tials, which, it is claimed, Hoot had
signed, tracing him from Omaha 20
Chicago at the time of the shipment
of the box from there
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-11-15
MINISTER'S ARE FAR APART.
Chinese Negotiations VIII Probably be
H.


Delayed.
Picking. Nov. 12.-Although the min,
listers affirm that their recent meeting,
was perfectly harmonious, they prae-
tically agree upon all the questions
considered beyond the most elemen-.
tary subjects. The question of indem-
nifty, for instance, was not even dis
cussed. 1t is of such magnitude that
they seemingly are DESTROYS of put
ting off it's consideration as long as
possible and the negotiations are
likely to be protracted before any
thing will be ready to present to the
Chinese plenipotentiaries The pres
ent desire of the ministers Is, first
DO contract preliminary treaty ae-
knowledging a few principles, such
as indemnity and the security for TIE
future of the lives and property of
foreigners. leaving the other ques-
tions 10 be negotiated separately by
each power. There Is every rroharil-
ity that the negotiations will last for
years.
Picking. Nov. Eli Hung Chang
has received note from Emperor
Kwang Su, declining to accede tn the
demand for the punishment of Tung
Flu Hsiang and conserving only to the
Punishment of Yu Hsien. The note
has not yet been formally comuni-
Gated to the ministers.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-11-15
AFTER FILIPINO JuNrA.
England Asked to Suppress the One at
Hong Kong.


London, Nov. 12.--Another interna-
tfonal matter likely to come up be-
tween the United States and Great
Britain is the suggestion to prevent the
Filipino junta at Hong Kong. Inquir-
les reveal that no instructions hay..
been received at the United States
embassy TO this end, though should
the United States ambassador, Joseph
Choate, be instructed to apply for
suppression of the junta, it is likely
his request would be granted. An
official of the foreign Office said to
reporter of the Associated Press:
"The extent of the steps we could
take in this matter entirely derends
on the strength of the case Wash
ington made out against the junta. II
it is proven that the junta is mater
tally assisting the cause of the Fill
Dinos, we certainly shall only be act
ing in the spirit of ordinary interna-
tional friendship in suppressing the
organization. Moreover, the British
empire has no desire to harbor such
bodies as the juntas."
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-11-15

Washington, Nov. 9.-Postmaster
General Smith, in his forthcoming an
nual report, will again call the at
tention of congress to abuses of Sec
ond class mail matter privileges, and
will renew in vigorous language his
former recommendation for legisla-
tion looking to the adjustment of
these ABUSES. He will review the sub
iect at considerable length, pointing
out the vast losses the government
sustains through the present prac-
tees. Smith will also take strong
grounds in favor of the general ex-
tension of the rural free delivery sys-
tenn
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-11-15
M.KrSLEY GETS NEBRASKA.
The Entire Fusionist state Tick
Probably Elected.

The Entire Fusionist state Ticket
Probably rI-ct-d.
Omaha, Nov 9.--Complete returns
from two-thirds of the counties in
Nebraska and scattering returns from
the balance show Mckinley has car
ried Nebraska by plurality OF at
least 1000. An equal number of re-
turns on the state ticket indicate that
Nebraska has reelected Governor
Poynter and the entire state ticket
by pluralities ranging from 500 to
1880 over the republicans, the gov
ernor being high man.
If the balance of the state shows
the same percentage of gain and loss,
Poynter's election is certain, and the
counties to be heard from being
mostly in the western part of the
state, it is fair to presume that this
IS the case.
The legislature will likely be decid-
ed by Douglas county in which il viii
take the official count to determins
the vote.
The World-Herald (dem.) claims the.
lieutenant governor will cast the de-
Gliding vote in the upper house. and,
that the lower house is evenly di-
vided with two places in doubt.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-11-15
NORTHWEST CHAMPIONS.
The Iowa University Football Team
Defeats Michigan.

The Iowa University Football Team
Defeats Michigan.
Detroit, Mich, Nov. IA bow of
gold, Iowa's colors, above maize and
blue ribbons, issued by the manage
ment of the Michigan football team
as badges for officials and represent
tatiyes of the press foretold the re-
suit of the championship game that
was played at Bennett park Saturday
afternoon. For the stalwart eleven
from the University of Iowa we'll rep
resented that institution of learn
Ing by holding the old gold high
above the maize and blue through
two regulation halves, winning the
game by an overwhelming majority
ind thoroughly establishing their
claim TO the college football cham
pionship of the northwest. Three
times in the first half did the Hawk
Eyes cross the Michigan goal line,
while twice in the second half touch
downs were scored by Iowa's speedy
backs and with three goals from
louchdowns, the total reached 2S
points, or eleven more than Iowa
tcored against Chicago.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-11-15

Biloxi, Miss. Nov. 11.--For the third
time in its history, Biloxi. the ''Sar-
ntoga of the South" has been severity
scourged by fire. A blaze which
broke out in n saloon swept awe
row after row Of beautiful residences.
and for time endangered the entire
city. The fire was finally checked by
tearing down the houses in its path,
but before il was under control prop
ertv worth from S350,000 to S500000
had been reduced to twisted junk and
ashes.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-11-15
BONDS FOR A COURT HOUSE.
Dallas County Empowered to Erect q
Handsome Building.

Adel, Nov. 9.-By tie election Dali
las county is empowered to issue
bonds for an $4,000 court house. The
fight has been long one, and several
previous efforts to secure a tax have
been defeated, but the people have
finally seen the necessity of new
building, which will be somewhat
commensurate with the wealth and
thrift of alias county. The majority
in favor of the $4,000 tax was larger
by 500 to 600 than the most sanguine
workers had anticipated, the major
fty reaching 1,2s9. The town of Abel
and the whole county win be mater
tally benefited by this decision, which
Is the elimination of an effort of over
q quarter of a century.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-11-15
HOOT on TRIAL.
He shipped an Internal Machine to
His Wife at MarshalItown.


His Wife at MarshsiItown.
Waterloo, Nov. S~-Jerome w.
Hoot was arraigned yesterday in
the circuit court, charged with hav-
ing attempted to murder his wife on
October %, 1899, by sending to her
through the express an Internal ma,
chine loaded with five pounds of
dynamite. He entered plea of not
guilty. He was captured last Janu-
airy in Algiers, La, and brought to
this city. He was going under the
assumed name of Howard at the time
and appeared to be very religious.
SO says Mrs. Myers, with whom he
was boarding when captured. His
motive is supposed to have been to
secure the insurance which Mrs.
Hoot carried and the property which
she owns here. They have not lived
happily together, and have separat-
ed time or two. She says he has
made an attempt on her life before
by giving her chloroform. She has
filed a suit for divorce. The Grim
inal case will be taken up first, how
ever.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-11-15
RUSSIA Is SEEKING NO LOAN.
yinanee Secretary of the Embassy at
Washing ton Issues Denial.

Sinanoe secretary OF the Embassy at
Washington Issues Denial.
Washington, Nov. I'm. Routkow-
sky, finance secretary of the Russian
embassy, has denied the report that
the cars government is to order
four new battleships in America. He
also emphasized recent denials of the
reports that Russia is seeking to bor-
row money in this country or else
where, saying: "The imperial Rus
sian government is neither contem-
plating nor disposed to negotiate
loans of any kind, the ordinary reve-
nues and the free cash reserve of the
treasury being more than sufficient
to meet all expenses, rot only ordi-
nary, but also the extraordinary, nee
essitated by the events in the far
east"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-11-15

Sweden is suffering from the effects
of boom in manufacturing which
has drawn thousands of the country
people to the larger towns and caused
house rents to advance 20 to 80 per
cent. Many Of the manufacturers have
invested beyond their capital and are
In distress. Money is very scarce and
q crisis Is threatened.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-11-15
p.lnroa Controv.r.y Ended.

London, Nov. 1.-THE ancient con-
troversy on the subject Of the Della
goa Bay railroad award should Mt
last be settled with hard cash this
week. Communications are passing
on the subject between WASHINGTON
and London. but only one minor
point remains unsettled. AMI this
should not prevent the bondbolders
from receiving their money in a
few days.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-11-15

New York, Nov. 11.-James j. JEFF
fries. the worlds heavy weight, has
decided to re-enter the ring and when
he arrives in New York from his long
theatrical tour will issue challenge
to all Corners. 1t is said that the
champion is anxious to get back into
the game, and that it is his desire to
arrange'a match or two, to take place
after he closes his theatrical season.
OF course, Bob Fitzsimmons will be
given the preference, and. according
to intimate friends of the former
cnaTp'on. "Lanky Bob" will accept
Jeffries' def and enter into another
championship battle.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-11-15
Tried 10 KIN the Family.

Fort Dodge, Nov. 9.--Dan Sullivan,
Jr., living four miles and half west
of Clare, was adjudged insane before
the insanity commission. Sullivan is
% years of age, and for the past four
OF five years has been acting very
strangely and has been watched very
closely, and recently he broke out in
violence and tried 30 kill all ~
members of his fathers family. Dan
Sullivan. ST., his f-ther, was the pr'n-
cipal witness. and he said that he
wanted bis son sent 70 the asylum for
tho insane
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-11-15
Gem pla,n OF Germany. Act.

Berlin, Nov. 1.-THE United States
embassy is crowded with application
for redress against the German gov
arnment made by natives OF Alsacc-
Lorraine who are now American cit
izens and who after the Paris exposi-
ton visited their old homes. only t.
he CURLY expelled by the authorities
binder the provisions of the treaty
Of 1868 Germany refuses 10 recognize
them as entitled to protection.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-11-15

Since the assassination Of King
Humbert Of Italy twenty-five hundred
Anarchists have been arrested In that
country, and in addition scores OF per-
sons have been imprisoned and fined
for speaking apologetically of Bresci's
deed. During August the tribunal OF
Ancona alone tried 1872 persons who
had made reasonable utterances, and
imposed sentences aggregating 14t
years OF Imprisonment, as well as fines
to the total amount OF 10000 francs.
The population Of Ancona is but / per
cent Of that of all Italy.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-11-15
BRYAN AND BECKHAM AHEAD.
Bryan's Majority In Kentucky Rstim~t.
Ell ut over 1000.

Louisville. Ky, Nov. s.-With re-
turns from all but sixty-two out of
1854 precincts in Kentucky, the
Courier-Journal puts Bryan's major
ity at 7,7s4, and Beckham's at 4,O6s.
The missing precincts are about
evenly divided between democrats
and republicans.
Governor Beckham saiC tonight: 81
am absolutely certain that l have
been elected governor by a major
ity of between $500 and 10000 votes
Leslie Combs, chairman of the re-
publican state campaign committee,
said: 'We still believe that Mr..
Yerkes has been elected by a ma
iority of 5000 votes. Our figures
show that Mckinley has run 900
votes behind Yerkes. At least 5000
republican ballots have not yet been
counted in certain counties. and these
will increase the republican vote.
We also claim the emlection Of four
republican congressman"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-11-15

lansing, Nov. 1.-THE 12-year-old
son of Chris Rudd was run down by
q freight train and his left leg was
severed below the knee. The father,
who is eccentric, became irresponsi.
BILE from grief and assaulted an Off
Ger, who placed him in Jail. Twenty
minutes later the Jail and city hall
building was discovered on fire. Rudd
was burned to death. The building
was destroyed.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-11-15

A firm in Lyons, France, takes ad-
vantage Of the shortening of cotton
fibers under nonmercerized treatment
by caustic potash to produce in silk
webs certain peculiar and very rich
embossed effects. The silken webs
have cotton IL eads IT fixed distances,
which, when the chemical solution is
applied, shrink, while the silk, keep
ing its original length, is gathered in
tiny folds. In this way the most d.
versified patterns are produced.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-11-15
BURNED TO A CRISP.
Horrible Death of n Woman Near Fort
Dodge.


Fort Dodge, Nov. 10.-Mrs. Mary
Larson, domestic employed by
Charles Grouse, living ten miles
southeast of this city, was burned
30 badly that she will die. She and
Mrs. Grouse were both injured in an
explosion of turpentine. The women
were alone and the screams attract
ed passers-by a quarter of mile
away. When they reached the place
the girl was burned to a crisp in
many places and the air was filled
with the sickening odor or burning
flesh. The face of the girl was N
blackened surface and the hair was
wiped off, leaving the scalp a shin
ing sore. The doctors say she in
hailed enough of the deadly flame 10
produce death. Mrs. Grouse was Sc
riously burned, but may recover.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-11-15

Microbe light is the latest Paris In
vention. A French chemist, Raphael
Dubois, has found way of nourish-
Ing phosphorescent animalcules in
glass vessels, which soon emit light
about as bright as the moon. He ex-
poets to increase its intensity and be-
lieves that its being entirely free from
heat will give it scientific value.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-11-15
shah. A..a,lant Sentenced.

Paris, Nov 12.-Francois Salson. the
anarchist who attempted to shoot the
shah of Persia August 2, while the
latter was visiting the exposition.
was convicted and condemned to pc
nal servitude for life. Ne listened 70
his sentence in silence. Throughout
the proceedings he showed no bra
vado. but on the contrary appeared
timid, though he maintained an i'm
massive demeauOr
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-11-15

Train robberies have become so fire.
quent in the west that one railroad.
the Oregon railroad and Navigation
company, regards an investment in
bloodhounds advisable. A litter OF
the puppies has been distributed
among the agents along the line, with
instructions to rear them for the sole
purpose of man catching.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-11-15
BRYAN NOT A CANDIDATE.
He VIII Not Run For tho senatorship
In Nebraskn.

In Nebraska.
New York, Nov. 9.-The Evening
journal prints the following tele-
gram:
'LincolI., Neb.. Nov. s.-To tie Edi-
tor: You may say officially that I'M
der no circumstances would acc
the office of United States senator.
even If rendered me. made the fight
for the presidency and lost. I'm not
going to lake other mems positions
from them.
"(Signed) WILLIAM J. BRYAN"
Bryan forwarded the following tele-
gram at noon today to President Me-
Kinney:
"At the close of another presiden-
tial campaign 1T is my lot to congrat-
ulate you upon a second victory.
assigned WILLIAM J. BRYAN"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-11-15

Sunday laws are strictly enforced in
Honolulu. Not only are all saloons
and bars kept tightly closed and stores
forbidden to sell, but anyone who at.
tempts to play bali or indulge in any
other sport on Sunday is carried be-
fore magistrate to pay fine or &c
to Jail.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-11-15
Engineer Killed While Leaning From
His Cab,

Council Bluffs, Nov. 81. w. Par
ris, Rock Island engineer, was ac-
cidentally killed while at his post of
duty. Paris was handling the throt-
tie of switch engine and was pull
ing a string of cars from Council
Bluffs to Omaha. About midway
between the transfer and the end
of the bridge on the Council Bluffs
side Paris leaned out from his cab
window with head turned away
from the direction being pursued by
his engine. just at this instant n
string of passenger cars backing to-
ward Council Bluffs on an adjoining
track passed, and the rear end of
coach struck Paris in the head.
He was knocked insensible and blood
flowed in streams from the wound
in his head. His fireman ran the
train into omaha and Paris was
carried into the yardmaster's Office.
Medical attendance was SUNNI. ned,
but BEFORE the arrival of doctor
Paris died.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-11-15

New Zealand seems to be prosperous.
The revenue for the year shows rec
ord surplus equal to more than $1,000
600 over expenditure. The public debt
of the colony stands at e47.o0o,oOo
($22S, 715,0O0) and the financial state
ment proposes that parliament should
authorize another G1,000,OO0 ($4,S66,-
Oo0) loan to be expended chiefly in the
extension of railways. The loan will
no doubt be authorized.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-11-15

Two of the old cannon which the
English took from the French in 1745
and threw into the harbor OF Louis
bourg have been brought to Toronto.
They are among number recently
fished out Of Louisbourg harbor and
have been purchased by the govern
ment. The cannon have been lying
at the bottom of the sea for $50 years.
Each cannon is about nine feet long
and weighs over 5000 pounds.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-11-15

St. Petersburg. Nov. 10.-The No
voc Vremya says two steamers and
twenty odd sailing vessels were
wrecked in the Black sea during the
recent storms. several laundering
with their entire crews.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-11-15

New York, Nov. 1.-The CONNER
cial Advertiser says: at is announo-
ed Mt the national republican head
Quarters that Secretary Gage win
resign from the cabinet. Comptrol-
Ter of the Currency Dawes win be
asked to succeed him. The an
pouncement is positive from an au.
lthoritative source, and the changs
will be made before March ist."
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-11-15

The total cost OF the Pan-American
exposition to be held in Buffalo next
year Is estimated at $10.00O.0O0, and
John N. Scatcherd, who is chairman
of the executive committee, says that
the resources now In sight amount to-
about 100000. Progress on the work
of construction is proceeding rapidly.
nearly 5000 workmen now being en-
ployed. The midway" at the EXPOSE
ton will cost 100000. The EXPOSE
ton grounds will be half a mile wide
and a mile and quarter long, and
will comprise $50 acres. 1t will open
May /. 1901.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-11-15

Bankruptcy proceedings are often
prolific In enmities. They are not, as
q rule. particularly conducive to friend
ship between creditor and debtor, even
n the relations between the persons
interested have been amicable. Some
bankruptcies are fraudulent. no doubt;
yet in many cases genuine misfortune
Is the cause, and the insolvency in
wolves no dishonor. The Philadelphia
Record describes a scene at the filing
Of a petition in bankruptcy. One Of
the creditors was the debtor when the
papers were filed. Both were Quakers.
There goes thy money, brother" said
the debtor. YES" responded the
creditor, "but l know that thee would
pay me II thee could" Then the two
men shook hands. 1t is a pleasant pie
ture to hang beside many sketches
which repel.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-11-15

Hong Kong. Nov. IA typhoon
struck the town Friday night AMI
aged until morning. A British gun.
'oat was sunk but the crew is safe.
treat damage and loss ~ life occur
ed among the native crafts.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-11-15

Boston, Nov. 12.-Lieut. Commander
Stokeley Morgan, U. S. ~. retired.
who had the distinction OF firing the
frst gun at the Spanish feet in Ma.
Mia bay, died at Home Roxbury Sat-
rrday of paralysis, at the age Of 81.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-11-15

Hong Kong, Nov. 10.-Tlc United
States turret ship Monterey has re-
turned here, having failed to reach
Canton, owing to an accident to her
machinery
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-11-15
UTAH GOES REpuB,IcAs.

McKinIey's Majority o. Returns Now
In Is 1900.
Salt Lake, Utah. Nov. s.-Returns
are in from about three-quarters of
the precincts in the state. McKinley's
majority is $500: Wells, the republi-
can candidate for governor. has ~
majority of 1000. and Sutherland.
republican. for congress. leads King
bv loo majority The republicans
win have a majority of II on joint
ballot
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-11-15

A minister shakes your hand and a
lawyer pulls your leg. but politician
will shake your hand one minute and
pull your leg the next.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-11-15
BY ID. c. MOTT.

Lots Of people who are inclined to
do good keep putting it of until to-
morrow.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-11-15

Paper money is at premium at
Nome. Miners find it more convenient
than gold and pay as much as per
cent in excess of its face value for it.