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The Savannah morning news., 1900-09-14
RUSSIA WANTS uANcHuRrA.
Reported She u PreparinG for
winter Campaign.

London. Sept 1.-THE 81. Petersburg
correspondent of the Times says he IL in
a position 20 assert positively that the
Russian troops in Manchuria are prcpar-
Ing for a winter campaign
The Shanghai correspondent OF the As-
sociated Press. wiring Wednesday and
confirming the report as TO three Of the
four conditions proposed by a certain
power as the bases of negotiations. says
he has IL from a pckin source. usually
reliable that Prince Ching has already
begun 20 negotiate, but that the second
condition is the treatment Of the Man
churian provinces. Including the Lao
Tung peninsula a. a buffer state.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-09-14
FRENCH ENGAGED WITH BoEns.
Had severe Fight aud Hutton Went
90 Itis Assistance.

London. Sept. is.-Lord Roberts reports
from Machadodorp. under date Of wcdncs-
day. Sept u. that Gen. French was heav-
iiy engaged that day with the Beers In
the hills west OF Barberten, and that
Gen. Huston had gone 10 Gen. French's
support
The Savannah morning news., 1900-09-14
WILL Use TnE MCPHERSON.
Transport VIII Curry Provisions 40
Galveston.

Washington. Sept i2-Acting Secretary
Of War MeiklejohR has issued orders plae-
Ing the transport Mcpherson at the SER
vice OF the citizens committee Of the Mer-
chants Association OF New York for the
immediate transportation of provisions do
mated for the relief OF the storm sufferers
at Galveston.
The people who have been raising con-
tributiors and supplies ia New York ask
ca President Mckinley for transport.
and the war department acted immediate
ly IN the request. II II expected that the
Mcpherson will sail within scyenty-two
hours
The Savannah morning news., 1900-09-14
WE'RE KILLED an P,o TING NJ.

HihiNtrr t"hErF WIFE OF Wassacrc
OF HeN. aud Mrs. Hodge.
Washington. Sept i3-Mlnister ConEer
cables the state department under date
Of Sept g. as follows:
Hodges killed Pao Ting Flu"
Minister Conger's message II an answer
20 a cabled inquiry from tho state de-
partment as 70 the fate OF Rev. Court
land van Rcnnsalaer Hodge and wife. Ell
sic Campbell Hodge. The couple were ma
tlvcs Of Philadelphia and belonged 20 the
Presbyterian mission.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-09-14
MURDER or MANY CONVERTS.
Massacre ny the Chiaese on the
Korean Frontier.

Yokohama. Sept. IA japanese ofiicer
az Chi Song. Korea. reports that two Jap
anese. and several hundred Chinese and
Korean converts have been murdered on
the frontier BY sas Chinese.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-09-14
PROTECTING MISSIONARIES.
~ Hung Chang said Go Have Given
Urgent Orders for a..

Urgent Orders for ~.
Paris. Sept i3-The French consul at
Shanghai telegraphs that et his request
Earl II Hung Chang wired che Governor
Of the province OF shan 81 20 take meas
urcs 10 protect the Belgian missionaries
who we're In great trouble. The Governor
replied that the missionaries had been
taken and a detachment Of cavalry had
been dispatched for their defense.
Earl Ii. the consul says informed him
that he had given urgent orders for the
protection OF the missionaries at Cheng
Ting Fu. southwest Of Pao Ting Flu ana
Hlu HIN. in the province OF Chi IL
The Savannah morning news., 1900-09-14

Washington. Sept. i3.-The Department
Of State has received from the consul AZ
Annoy. China, telegram 20 the effect
thst che British and japanese marines
have been Withdrawn; that order IL main-
tained. refugees are returning aud the
shops are reopening.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-09-14
NOTHING WITHOUT Earl II.

Prince Ching Cannot Negotiate TN
ftI he Arrives.
Copyright. 1870. The Associated Press.
Pekin. sept 9.-Prince Ching. during the
course Of private interviews with the min
isters yesterday informed them that
while he has power 20 negotiate he can
not act withou, II Hung Chang An
urgent request has been teiegraphed 20
II Huug Chang asking him Go come 20
Pekin. Marquis TslanE states that moth
Ing can be done until the arrival OF the
Emperor.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-09-14
EARL ~ Is GOING NORTH.
VIII Probably Leave shanghai To-
day for Tien Tsin.

Washington. Sept is.-Mr WI. the Chi
nese minister. has received dispatch
from ii Hung Chang announcing that he
expects 10 leave Shanghai tomorrow for
the north Similar Information has been
received by the state department from
Consul General Goodnow. Earl IL should
reach Tien Tsin IN about three and half
days A. Tien Tsin In will formally as
sumo the viceroy-hip of the province OF
Chi Il. TO which he was appointed some
time ago. After a shor, rest at Tien Tsin
he will proceed TO Pekin.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-09-14

Liverpool Sept. i3-The failure OF s
Hills was announced on the Cotton IA
change to-day. The suspension had no
eject on business as the nrm Is : small
one
The Savannah morning news., 1900-09-14
STRONG GALE AT MOBILE.
storm Stationary There Blowing
ThIrty-sIx Miles an Hour.

Mobile. Ala. sept. IA strong gale has
been blowing here since morning. The
velocity reached ,hirty-eix miles. the low
est barometer reading. 29ea
There IL some apprehension that the
wharves and Front street may be flooded.
The weather observer says the indications
are that the storm g. nearly stationary
In the Mobile neighborhood.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-09-14
GREAT DAMAGE TO COTTON.
Reports Tell Of Extensive Devasta-
tion Ia Texas.

tion Ia Texas.
New York. Sept I2-News telling OF the
state OF the cotton district in Texas con
tinues 90 be received by brokers IN this
city.
From all later accounts the damage will
exceed all original estimates. The storm
devastated the very richest part OF tho
country. not only running the growing cot
ton. but damaging the earth so that it
may take years before another crop can
be grown on the same land.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-09-14
NOT ONE RELATIVE LEFT HIM.
Young seRIey Lost Twenty-oBe of Hi'
People In Galveston.

Lajunta. Col. Sept. &c. J. sealey. a
young man OF Galveston, Tex. who l. in
this city. has received a telegram from
the Mayor OF Galveston. informing him
OF the death OF twenty-one OF his rela-
tives. among whom were his mother. two
sisters and three brothers
The young man said to-day that he did
not believe b. had relative left on
earth.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-09-14
SHUTTING Down rue MILLS.
Manchester spinners Expected 60
Answer FaVorabIy.

Manchester. England. sept. i3.-The Gen
eral Committo OF the Master spinners Fed
Grafton has issued a cincular advising
members OF the local association 90 cease
work for az least swclve days IN October
Answers urc requested TO be sent before
the adjourned meeting of the federation
takes place Sept q. The answers arc
expected 20 be practically unanimously in
che affirmative
The Savannah morning news., 1900-09-14
GREAT BRITAIN DECLINES.

VIII Not Leave Pekin UntiI Gunran-
tees Are Given.
London. Sept. i3-Great Briiain's reply
to the Russian proposition for the evac-
uation Of Pekin was sent two days ago,
and a. the Associated Press forecas,ed,
Great Britain declines 10 evacuate Pekin
prior 20 receiving satisfactory guarantees
from the Chinese government for the full
nllmog, OF certain conditions.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-09-14

The work OF relief continues energcii-
caliv Mayor ones and his associates are
bending every nerve 90 open "a direct line
Of transportation. with Houston. by which
he may be enabled promptly to receive
the great quantity OF provisions which
are now on the way to the city.
Il wish 20 say however" said Mayor
Jones. 1--WE have made such arrangements
AS will make h possible for us to feed the
needy until We can gct in our supplies.
We are relieving every case presented TO
u.s. think within a day or two our
TRANSFORMATION facilhis win b. sufficient
,emporarliy 10 meet our needs. Calves
ton has helped other cities In ihe.r ois-
tress despite her sive and We are consoled
by the generous response Of the country
TO our appeal"
The Relief Committee Il striving
,o svstematize les work and there
"a undoubtedly distress here which
ought promptly 10 be relieved.
weazen-faced. barefooted children
we're engaged yesterday on the street IN
eagerly appropriating spoiled cast-on
stocks OF food. The committee has In
s,ructed the local drug stores 10 provide
... =. r-tsth p.~n.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-12-27
Married.

On the afternoon of the last Christ
mas day in this good old nineteenth
century, at the pleasant home of Mr..
and Mrs. Martin Jensen, in south
Extra township, two happy hearts
bowed at Hvmen's altar and we've
made husband and wife. The con-
tracing parties were Mr.. Nels j.
Borentzen and Miss Minnie Jensen,
Rev. z. NJ. Wilcox, Of Brayton, Off
ciating. A large number of friends
were invited TO witness the pretty
ceremony aud as soon as the minister
had tied the connubial knot, there
was 10 end of congratulations and
good wishes and choice presents.
Then the guests sat down to a feast
such as only q culinary artist like
Mrs. Jensen can prepare. Ii was a
happy holiday indeed with life
event attachment that put everyone
in the best of spirits a winsoine
young lady endowed with all the rich
blessings and accomplishments OF pure
aud true womanhood, Miss Jensen is
indeed prize and blessing TO the
lllb p" nv tluS w VII nCt iol MS Wv
Mr.. Borentsen came from Linn coun-
ty here last year and the two young
people had known and loved each
other for years. Mr.. Berentsen is a
bright, energetic young man and is
possessed with that spirit essential to
those who would make their goal in
this world-he is not afraid to work
n l. 4. L.,
and kind disposition aud honest,
frank manner has won for him multi
ludes OF friends. Tie new family
have gone 10 housekeeping already
and the coming year will live on The
Peter Madsen farm which Mr. Der
entsen has rented and where they
will be at home to their many friends
in 1901
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-12-27
Kll1DALLT0n. .fLkd0Rn
spreading. Every one is sorry to
hear of the old gentleman's sickness
as he is general favorite

spreading. Every one is sorry to
hear of the old gentleman's sickness
as he is a general tavorite
Jasper Jensen the pupular mer-
chant of Poplar has had splendid
trade this year, During the last few
days he has pressed into help every
available member OF the family and
then could not wait on customers
fast enough. He has done we'll and
is well pleased as are his customers
with the year.
Chris Hansen, the harness man in
Elkhorn sold part of his lot last
week to S. z. kaae, where we are in
formed he expects to erect a building
and again put in a stock of goods.
The lot was l6 Y 40 and realized 500.
Anyone who thinks that land is not
worth much has but to tiure up what
this would bring per acre.
Last Saturday was record break
ing day for trade in both Elkhorn
and Kimballton. II was just the
same on Thursday and Friday as the
SlIcelS were llleu WIN IetlIllS anu the
extra clerks in the various stores
could scarcely wait Oh the trade
One who has not seen the trade COM
ing and going i'll the towns can
scarcely realize how much business is
really transacted. But they do an
immense volume of business and are a
great help to the community.
Monday Chris Christensen, secre-
tary of the Kimballton Lumber Com
pany took his wife to Lincoln, Ne
braska, Monday to place her in the
hospital for treatment. With a
thoronghness he has studied all the
various hospitals and finds the repu-
tation of this one to be as good as any
in the country and so leaves his wife
there. He returned Wednesday and
now anNiously awaits any news tina,
may come from her announcing al
operation and improvement.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-12-27
The Best Plaster.

a piece of flannel dampened with
Chamberlain's Pain Balm and bound
to the affected parts is superior to any
plaster. When troubled with lame
back or pains in the side or chest, give
it a trial and you are certain to be
more than pleased with the prompt re-
lief which it affords. Pain Balm also
cures rheumatism. One application
gives relief. For sale by Nick Dotfing
& Co., Extra and A. H. Roberts, Au-
dubon, druggists.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-12-27
IOWA's GROWTH.
Increase In Population of the Decade Was
319,95,, or 1877 Per Cent.

Increase In Population Of the Decade Was
319,951, 1871 Per Cent.
Washington, Dec. 26-The census
bulletin on Iowa. made public today
gives the following information:
The population II the state in 1900
is 2.231S53. as against 1911, 1886 in
1890, representing Any increase since
1890 of 319.957, or 1851 p>r cent.
The total land surface IT Iowa is,
approximately, 55.475 squai& miles.
the average number of persons to the
and 1900 being as follows: $780, BIN:
1900 4O.2
OF the 6S1 Incorporated places there
are 495 which have less than 1000 in
habtants. and 1913 which have less
than 1000 Inhabitants There are GA
incorporated places which have more
than 1000 and less than 5000 inhabi-
tants: ten which have more than 5000
and less than 10000 Inhabitants: eight
/ which have more than 10000 and less
than $4,000 inhabitants. and six which
! have more than $4,000 inhabitants.
namely: Des Moines. GO. 1879: Dubuque.
36297: Davenport. 35.254; Sioux City,
Bill; Council Bluffs. 25SO2. and
Cedar Rapids. 25,656.
The most noticeable rate of increase
is that of Cedar Rapids which shows
Il gain i'll population of -t24 per cent
Davenport is next in order with a
gain of 31.2 per cent. Sioux City has
suffered a loss of 12.4 pc" cent.
Grip! Sore lungs! Pneumonia! Stop the
disease by taking DIR. Miles Nervine.
Insure with the Continental Insur-
ance Company, Theo. Patty Agent Xa.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-12-27
SKOOTSEVERY ONE IN SIGHT
Drunken Indian Runs Amuck at Eufaula,
l. T.. Killing Three Men.

l. T., Killing Three Men.
Muskogee, |. r., Dec. 26.-John Tiger,
a full-blOCded Indian farmer. went to
Eufaula with his wife yesterday and
while intoxicated met l.. B. Roper and
threatened to kill him. Roper imme-
diately struck Tiger with board. no
words passing them. Tiger went to
his buggy, got Il Winchester and came
back to kill Roper but failed to find
Roper Oh his return. Enragel, he pro
ceeded to shoot everyone he saw
shooting Jesse Beck through the lips
and killing him; shooting and killing
Dave Porter. Il nephew of Chief Por-
ter, and mover named johnson on
his way to Missouri in Il covered
wagon with his family. Bud Taylor
aged IS Il boy was shot through the
shoulder and is not expected to live
Tiger Immediately jumped on a horse
and tried to escape. but was pursued
Tiger was chased three miles. when
he jumped off his horse got behind Il
tree and began shooting. Deputy Mar
shall johnson, who returned the fire
struck Tiger in the arm The muir
derer surrendered and was brought to
Eufana. Tigers arm will have to be
amputatcd, Great Indignation pre-
walls over the free sale of liquors and
firearms. j. Smith. who lives two
miles south of Checotah. became in
VOWED in quarrel with T. Thompson
over the shooting at Eufaula and be-
gan shooting. Thompson being NOR
tally wounded
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-12-27

Talk about your Christmas gifts.
WHAT'S the matter with the one that
Nick Bintner received last Monday
morning. What was il? Plump
girl baby that his wife presented him
with and now Nick is the happiest
man in southwestern Iowa.
Miss Clara Ordway went to Des
Moines Wednesday evening to attend
the State Teachers Meeting in session
there this week. Miss Ordwav is a
progressive teacher and always be-
lieves in keeping in touch with the
latest methods OF school work.
The date of the annual meeting of
the Troublesome Valley creamery,
so we understand, has been changed
from January 9Th, to Saturday Janu-
airy 9TH and will take place at the
Hamlin schoolhuuse where the regu-
lar routine of annual business will be
carried GU. as announced last week.
Bravton Camp No, 1900 Modern
Woodmen of America and the local
camp Of ROYAL Neighbors will have a
joint public installation at their hall
Saturday evening January 9Th, the
nineteenth anniversary of the found
I ing of Woodcraft. Special efforts
are being put forth to make the even-
ing an especially enjoyable one.
A meeting of the Oakfield Athletic
Club, was held w ednesday evening
and permanent organization was per-
tected for the ensuing year Officers
We're elected and new members taken
in. There is nothing better than ath-
letics for the young mind and body
and this is a commendable move on
the part of the young men of Oak
field.
A new literary society was organ
| lied last week at the Smoky Hill
schoolhouse in Oaktield township,
one evening last week. The meet
ings will be held Wednesday evening
OF each week. The question for de-
bate at Wednesday nights meeting
was, Resolved, that capital punish
ment should be abolished. The fol-
lowing are the first officers Of the new
debating club: L. r.. Nelson, presi-
dent; w. Nelson, vice president
Beth Henry Secretary ana j. B. Cecil
treasurer. Success To the new so,
ciety. May much good come GU,
Of it.
Monday Miss May Cleartield came
up from Atlantic, accompanied by
an infant baby, the child of a sister
who recently died at Corning. She
was met at the train by MIR. Link
Akers and the little one was taken to
their home where she will be taken
care of in the future. Mrs. AserS
also being a relative of the deceased
woman. While on her deathbed Miss
| Clcartield's sister requested her to see
that the little one should suffer no
want. This the young lady nobly
resolved and promised to do and has
taken it upon herself TO work for the
little ones support until she becomes
OF age.
The Oaktield Literary Society was
reorganized last week with the fol-
lowing officers: M. F. Enenbach,
president: Chas. Burton, Vice Presi-
dent; Wendell Smith, Secretary.
The meetings will be held Friday
night of each week. The question
for debate at the last meeting was,
Resolved, That the PHILIPPINES should
have their independence. The mega
tive side won. The question for de-
bate for he meeting Friday night is,
Resolved, That the Chinese. were
III the right in their recent war with
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-12-27
TAX FERRET LAW UPHELD
Iowa Will Gain Much Revenue if Courts
Decision Is Affirmed.

Iowa Will Gain Much Revenue if Courts
Decision Is Affirmed.
Des NIoines, Dec 24.-Judge Prouty.
in the Polk county district court, Sat
urday rendered a decision holding the
so-called tax ferret" law valid, which,
if sustained by the supreme court, will
enable Iowa counties to collect several
hundred thousand dollars back taxes
Under the law back taxes for five
years with penalties may be assessed
against personal property concealed
from the assessors.
The retroactive feature of the law
was especially attacked, but is sus-
tanned. Judge Quarton of Kossuth
county has held this feature of the
law to be unconstitutional.
In the case decided by Judge Prouty,
Polk county versus estate of John M.
Day. S4,700 of back taxes was in
volved. Experts known as tax fer
rets have disclosed thousands of dol
lars Of back taxes due on concealed
property in nearly every county of the
state since the enactment of the law.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-12-27
WORK OF CONGRESS.


Senate asset II private pension bills,
Including two giving pensions Of 500 y
month to the widows of General John A.
McClcrnand and General John NJ Palmer.
The urgent deficiency bill was passed with
out debate. Adopted house resolution au-
thorizing appointment of Congressman Bou-
tellr tAle.) as captain on retired list OF navy.
House-Passed bills compelling the B;tlti-
more and Ohio and Pennsylvania roads TO
routes into Washington and 10 change
terminal facilities.
Thursday, Dec. 30.
Senatc-SpIitcd debate WAS precipitatGd
over resolution of Chandler. to discharge
committee or contingent expenses from
further consideration Of resolution author
ling investigation Of Montana senatorial
case. Exchanges between advocates and
opponents Of resolution took political turn
and resulted in some lively cuioGuies. No
action upon resolution was taken. In exec
uti-c session Hay-Pauncefotc treaty, with
committee amendments, was adopted. >:
to IS.
House-Passcd Indian and military acad
envy appropriation bills. Former carrie.
50, n3G.l26 and latter $780, l51. Neither pro
voked much discussion. Hopkins Ills)
chairman Of committee on census. gave no
tice that he would call up reapportionmen
bill Immediately after holiday recess.
Friday, Dec. Fl.
Senate-No business transacted News OF
the death of Mrs. William 2. Frye. wifi,
of the president pro TEN. was announce
and immediate" adjournment was taken un
til Jan. 3. 1901.
House-In session only % minutes wher
1t adjourned out Of respect to the memor!
OF Representative Wise Na.) to Jan s.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-12-27
MAY BUY SIOUX LANDS,
Indians on Rosebud Reservation are Will
ing to Sell.

ing W SELL
Sioux Falls, S. D., Dec 2G.-Parties
familiar with the views Of the Sioux
Indians on the Rosebud reservation in
reference to the disposal by them to
the government of about % townships
OF land, situated in Gregory county,
say that the Indians are strongly in
favor OF the proposition. Bills provid-
ing for the appointment by President
Mckinley CT commission TO treat
with the Indians for the surrender of
the land have been introduced in con-
gress, and as the support of the South
Dakota congressional delegation has
been enlisted in behalf of the meas
ure there seems little doubt that the
efforts to secure the opening of the
land to white settlement will be sue
ceSSful.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-12-27
0HKFlELD ~DRHIT0n

LATE Simpson was a Sunday visitor
with friends in Atlantic.
Frank jenkins has been helping in
the clerical force in the store this
week.
Mrs. Ben Shirley went to Atlantic
Monday to spend Christmas with
friends.
There was Christmas tree at the
Eli Hansen schoolhouse west of Bray
ton Monday.
Ernest Cotton went to Atlantic
Monday to have a Christmas visit
with his friends.
Mr.. Eli Hansen returned home last
Sunday, after visit with friends and
relatives at Chicago.
j. G. Nelson and family were visitors
at the S. P. Nelson home west of
Extra during Christmas.
John Willie Cannon has been as
sisting al the Greer store at Oakiield
during the holiday rush.
Ned Woods came down from Audu-
bon Monday to spend Christmas with
his relatives at Oaktield.
Chas. Netf and Mrs. Jennie Crane
went to Atlantic Monday to spend
Christmas at the Neff home.
B. F. Simpson and family spent
Christmas with the Oaks family on
Buck creek, down in Cass county.
Mrs. j. L. Hall, of Manning, has
been here the past week visiting with
her daughter, Mrs. H. w. Pollock.
Chas. Sykes and wife drove up to
Extra Tuesday and partook of a
Uncle John Noon and wife.
j. P. Bendixen, Braylon's genial
hardware merchant, was business
visitor at Extra Saturday and made a
pleasant call at the journal office.
L. N. Krog has been busy this week
moving his effects up to the Sharon
creamery, near which place he will
operate blacksmith shop next year.
The Danish people will have an old
time dance at the BendiNen hall, Sat-
urday night. The committee in
charge are doing everything to make
it delightful time.
S. 3. Clark last Friday made his
son Roscoe present of fine gold
watch in honor of his Dist birthday.
It's beauty and none could appre-
ciate it more than Roscoe.
The young people west of Brayton
had splendid success with the
Christmas tree at the Eli Hansen
school house, Christmas eve. Every
one of the girls present received a
tiny doll.
Prof. Enenbach left Saturday for
Arcadia for two weeks vacation and
TO spend the holidays with his par
ents. He will also pay a visit to his
brother at Lost Nation, Iowa, whom
ne has not seen for several years.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Dye, of Mar
ION, Linn county, arrived Monday
evening to attend the wedding of her
sister and to visit few days at the
home of her parents Mr.. and Mrs.
Martin Jensen, south of Oaktield.
Peter kilgor, who has been spend
ing the summer at Treynor, Iowa,
but who has been visiting relatives
in south Sharon township, the past
few weeks, left Monday for Omaha,
where he expects to spend the winter.