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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-08
THE NEWS In IOWA
HE is RESTRAINED.
Governor Pardons McClauskey, q Forge
on Many Conditions.

Governor Pardons McCiauskey, a Forger,
on Many Conditions.
DIES MONIES, Feb. 2.-Governor Shaw
has issued pardon to C. L. McClaus-
key, who was sentenced to four years
In the states prison in 1898, for the
crime OF forgery. In issuing the par
don the governor has inserted many
iron bound restrictions. The party
convicted must take an oath to support
his family, refrain from the use of all
Intoxicating liquors, live peaceful
and law abiding citizen, and once a
month make a report to the chief exec
utive OF the state as to where he is Ia
boring, for whom, and what he does
with his earnings In violation of
these orders he will be deprived of his
liberty and returned to the peniten-
teary to serve out the remainder of
his term. II the paroled should for
any reason, insufficient in the eyes of
the governor, fail to make the regular
monthly report the grounds will be
held of a sufficiency to warrant re-
vocation of the pardon.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-08
GOEBEL is DEAD.
Beckham Sworn in as Governor Ira.
mediately After Ills Death.


FRANKFORT, Ky, Feb. 4.--The bull
let fred by an unknown assassin last
Tuesday morning ended the life of
William Goebel at Gas last evening.
The only persons present at his death
bed were Mr.. Goebel's sister, Mrs.
Braunacker, and his brother, Arthur
Goebel, who have been in constant at
tendance at Mr.. Goebel's bedside, and
DIR. Mccormick. Justin Goebel, who
has been hurrying from Arizona as fast
as steam would carry him, in a vain
hope of reaching his dying brother in
time for some token of recognition, ar
rived forty minutes too late. The pa
tient was conscious short time before
his death, which was painless.
Immediately after his death Lieuten.
ant Governor Beckham took the oath
as governor. As acting governor he
had already issued an order removing
Adjutant General Collier and Assist
ant Dixon from office, and instructing
the troops to return to their respect
i've posts.
During the day the democratic mem.
bers applied for and secured writ of
habeas corpus from Judge Moore of
the county court, directing the govern
or to release Alonzo Walker, who had
been arrested by the troops for serving
legal papers on Governor Taylor. This
writ Governor Taylor refused to recog-
nize. Judge Cantril has also issued an
injunction restraining Governor Tay.
Tor from interfering with the legisla-
lature and from removing the seat of
that body to London. When Sheriff
Suter returned the writ to Judge
Moore unserved and reported the sit
uation, the judge said another attempt
would be made to enforce it Monday
and II refused the sheriff would be
given sufficient number of men to
enable him to take possession of the
capitol grounds and carry out the pur-
poses Of the writ.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-08
CHARGED with Murder.

NEW HAMPTON, Feb. 5.-Several days
ago the body of Dan Connell, a section
foreman, was found on the Illinois
Central track near Nashua. IT was
then supposed that he had been struck
by train and killed accidentally.
The coroner's jury returned verdict
to that effect. The railroad company
was not satisfied with the verdict and
sent a detective to investigate further.
The result is that John Wuestoff and
Eugene Fleming, two young men Of
Nashua, were arrested and are now in
Jail charged with murder. They have
confessed to robbing the body of about
$50, but deny the killing.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-08

About ten years ago young widow
with three children went to New York.
seeking employment. The eldest child.
a boy of Is, had been before the mast.
and his boyish boast OF the different
knots he could tie inspired an inven-
tive woman to order OF him a screen
of tied rope. The effect was SO odd
and beautiful that a paying industry in
ropework resulted. By the combined
efforts of the family, one daughter has
been enabled to study art in Paris, the
other has lately graduated from Cor
nell, and the boy is a civil engineer OF
much promise in the government serv-
lee. My resources are what we our
selves can do" said Frederick the
Great to his discouraged generals. The
dictum is no less applicable to each
inquirer today.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-08
British Repuiscd In Cape Colony.

PRETORIA, Jan. 3i.-A dispatch from
Colesburg, Cape Colony, says: Com
mandant Delarey reports large body
of British advanced Jan aary % and he
attacked them, causing the British to
retire after suffering severe loss.
General Grobler reports heavy fight
ing since daybreak, the British in
great force endeavoring to surround
the Boer positions. General Schoeman
Schoeman returned this evening" and
reports the British repulsed ami the
Beers maintained their positions. The
Boer loss was four slightly and one
severely wounded. The British loss
Is not known but IL must he severe.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-08
GREAT BRITAIN INDIGNANT.
tncompetency of the Cabinet Causes
Amusement.

Amusement.
LONDON, Feb. 5.-The indignation,
humiliation and amazement of the
nation at the incompetency displayed
by its ministers has arisen to heights
probably never before attained. While
the empire is engaged in the most
serious struggle to which it has been
committed since the first years of the
nineteenth century, while statesmen
and Legislatures of self-governing col
onies faithfully represent the imperial
spirit of their constituents, while Brit
ishers of all ranks have arisen to the
occasion with courage and unanimity
unsurpassed in their annals, statesmen
at home have committed themselves to
party manevers, mutual recrimina-
tions, contradictions, shutting evas-
ions and palpably lame excuses, so ut
terly needless of the temper of the
people, that a movement in favor OF a
reconstruction of the cabinet, first in
augurated few weeks ago, promises,
unless more vigorous policy is speed
lily adopted, to develop into national
uprising which will sweep out the pol
iticians whose utter failure almost
appears to justify, in the words of the
Daily Mail, ..ophesy of the downfall
of the British empire SO literally
poured forth by writers and speakers
in the United States and on the CONT
nent." Even the Times, that bulwarK
of conservatism, declares the chatter
in the house of commons during the
past few days is simply irritating and
offensive to nine out of ten persons in
the United Kingdom. Consequently it
is not astonishing that people are look
ing for some strong man to lead them.
Lord Roseberry's name is most promi-
nent. His pitiiess flashing of Sails
bury on the day parliament reas-
sembled marks him, in the opinion of
many: as the right man to face the
presenVimperial crisis.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-08

. GENEVA, Feb. Oscar Creighton. a
young farmer living fifteen miles north
west of town, is lying seriously ill
from the effects of being bitten by a
hog. Creighton was taking care of his
hogs when the large boar which is in
his drove made rush at him, and be-
fore he could get out of the way it
grabbed him just below the knee. At
first he did not think he was hurt very
badly, and went on about his work,
but he afterwards found that he had
been seriously injured and a physician
was called. He has been receiving the
very best of care since, but the ply
sicians have given him up, as hydro
phobia has set in
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-08
RUSSIA HAS HER EYES OPEN.
IL watching Events In China-Comments
of Newspapers.

Is watching Events IN shihh- Somthehts
of Newspapers.
ST.. PETERSBURG, Jan. 30.-Newspa-
pers here are paying considerable at
tention to the events in China. The
Novosti expresses the opinion that the
dynasty will last for a long time to
come, but adds China will never be
able to be restored to her former con-
dition, that unavoidable work Of par
tition will be accomplished peacefully,
though perhaps In the distant future"
The Rossija asserts it is not necessary
for Russia to take a hand in the coup
d'etat. and adds: "A Russo-Japanese
alliance Is inevitable. 1t is only u
question of time. Meanwhile II is i'm
portant that the control of the naval
and military forces of China does not
fall into the hands Of the Americans,
British or Germans" The paper con-
cludes: "We must keep on the alert
and see how the new situation affects
the interests Of western Europe above
all those of England"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-08
CONGRESS-.


SENATE.
Washington. Jan, S0.-BncC spoke In ndvo-
caey I his resolution declaratory of the govern
ment = policy t. ward the Philippines. A reso-
luton By Hoar directing the committee on rules
DO adopted for the enlargement Of the capitol
was agreed to. A resolution by PettiFrew re-
qucsting Information regarding the Samoan
treaty was referred to the committee Oh foreign.
relations
Washington, Jan. 3i.--Pettigrew made an ef.
Fort 10 get AEuiualdo's statement concerning
the Instruction In the Philippines printed In
the record Lodge protested and read o letter
from Admiral Dewey declaring the statement
tissue OF falsehoods. The chair ruled against
Pettigrew. Pettigrew declared that Dewey did
recognize the Filipino republic. Gallncer and
Hawley protested against such statements, the
latter declaring that It was treason. Pettigrew
from disclosing the facts Jones and Teller
said there had been too much suppression OF
facts, nnd Rawltns, Sewan and Hawley de-
nounced Pettisrew as traitor.
The house spent the day In general debate Of
the Indian appropriation bill, various questions
being touched upon by the speakers. the Phil
ippines, Imperialism and lynchlng being made
NEST prominent
SENATE.
Washington. Feb NEARLY the entire morn.
ing hour in the senate was spent by Allen in the
discussion Of the report OF Secretary Gage con-
corning his transactions with the National City
Bank OF New York. He vigorously opposed the
gold standard. Daniel NJ Ramsdell OF Indiana
and Charles G.. Bennett, " New York, were
sworn In as sergeant-at-arms and secretary OF
the senate, respectively.
HOUSE.
During consideration OF the Indian appropria.
tion bill Sibley, DEM, OF Pennsylvania, assailed
his democratic colleagues for their opposition
TO expansion. Sibley has recanted his silver
views and Is now generally out Of line with hts
party. The remainder of the debate was unn.
teresting. II touched the questions Of media
ton in the Transvaal war lynchings In the
south md the jury law In Hawaii.
SENATE.
Washington Feb. Am effort Of Pettigrew
to discuss the Philippine question was OF no
avoil as he was met by point OF order, which
took him from the floor He had gotten only
so far as to charge that the great journals Of
the country would not publish the facts con.
cerLing the Philippine war. subsequently he
offered another resolution, on which he will
speak next week. Allen OF Nebraska concluded
his speech In arraignment OF Secretary Gage,
because OF his transactions with the National
City bank of New York.
HOUSE
A bill giving Cuban vessels the most favored
nation treatment In American ports was passed
After the reception OF the presidents message
transmitting the Philippines commissioners
report and reference To the insular committee,
the house resumed consideration OF the Indian
appropriation bill. At the evening session Tai.
bert. of South Carolina objected TO O. nsidera-
tion of private pension bills because there WIS
no quorum present, and u deadlock ensued,
which could not be broken.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-08

Andrew Carnegie, the millionaire ad-
vocate of poverty as good thing
for others-has lost still one more OF
his old associates, F. 7. F. Lovejoy.
who has renowned the Carnegie Steel
company and all Its works. This
gentleman is the third prominent in
dividual who has left the management
Of that concern within a short time.
The long-headed Scotchman's success
in piling up dollars has been wonder
full, but it seems to be fully counter
balanced by his knack of losing his
most valuable helpers.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-08

complaints of the chronicles OF hor.
rors with which the press. or a part OF
It, teens in this day and land. are per-
haps we'll founded, but they are not
new. In one Of the earliest American
papers. printed before Franklin began
his editorial career. an apology for lack
OF good news was based on the ground
that the English prints were generally
stuff with Robberies. Cheats, Fires,
Murders. Bankruptcies, Promotions Of
Some and Hanging of Others" This
was a century and three-quarters ago
II we are no better than In those days,
we are assuredly no worse.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-08
CoNsCRIPTION HINrED AT.
Rumor That Roberts Has Asked Il
Ninety Thousand More Men.

Rumor That Roberts Has Asked for
Ninety Thousand More Men.
LONDON, Feb. 4.-Sensational rumors
are current that the militia ballot act
will be put in force February IA, and
that Lord Roberts, the commander-in-
chief of the British forces in South
Africa, has cabled for sc, 600 additional
men, which, it is added, the govern
ment has promised to give him, sending
$4,000 militia and volunteers and 40. 900
militia reserves. 1t Is also said that
the volunteers will be modified forth
with. 1t is even asserted that the
cabinet has specially dealt with these
matters. The militia ballot act makes
every unmarried man between IS and
80 years of age liable to serve for FIVE
years.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-08
LEGISLATURE HOLDS A MEETING.
At Secret Session aoebel Is Regularly Do
cIared Governor.


elared Governor.
FRANKFORT, KY, Feb. 3.-The DEM
ocratic members of the legislature yes
terday effected a regular organization
for the first time since the swearing in
OF Governor Goebel. A secret session
of the members of both houses was
held in one of the parlors of the Cap
itol hotel, at which the election OF
William Goebel as governor and j. c.
w. Beckham as lieutenant governor
were affirmed, first in separate session
of the house and senate and afterward
in joint session. Preceding this action
the members of the senate elected as
president pro tenn Senator Carter.
The first clash of authority came
yesterday. Alonzo Walker, a steno-
grapher employed by the democratic
attorneys, was placed under arrest in
the capitol grounds, charged with con-
duct tending to incite mutiny and riot.
The conduct consisted in pinning to
the door of the private Office of Gov
ernor Taylor a notice that the demo-
cratic attorneys would appear before
Judge Cantril of the circuit court and
ask for an injunction restraining Gov
ernor Taylor from all interference
with the movements of the legislature
and from his announced attempt to
remove it to London, in this state.
Walker was at once taken into custody
by Colonel Roger Williams, the com
manding officer of the forces now gath
cred around the capitol.
FRANKFORT, KY, Feb. 2.-Governor
Taylor has personally offered reward
of $500 for the arrest and conviction of
the man who shot Governor Goebel,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-08

Gen. Butler promised to eat his
Christmas dinner in Pretoria, and has
been well ridiculed for his rash speech.
II may be recalled that in 1898, refer
ring to the war between England and
France, William Pitt, one OF the great
est Of statesmen, confidently said:
This will be short war. 1t will GER
tainly end in one or two campaigns"
Yet 1t practically lasted twenty-five
years. Gen. Butler has erred In dis
tinguished company.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-08
Hoor PROTESTS HIS INNOCENC Z.
Claims He Can Prove an Abb when the
Time Comes.


WATERLOO, Feb. Stately lodged
in the county Jail, Jerome w. Hoot de-
clared himself innocent of the crime of
attempting to murder his wife,
through the agency of an internal ma
chine. He says he is a victim of cir
cumstances, but at the proper time he
will be able to prove an alibi to every
one of the links of evidence the prose-
cution claims to have wound about
him connecting him with the explo-
sive in different cities. Hoot has en-
gagged State Senator C. w. Mullen and
C. E. Pickett to defend him. The pre-
liminary hearing has been indefinitely
postponed, and it is likely the prisoner
will await the action of the grand jury,
which convenes in March.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-08
GOODRICH ARRESTED.
Charged with the Murder of Robson.
HIS Partner, mt Sioux City.

SIOUX CITY, Feb.2.-Oscar A. Good
rich has been arrested for the murder
of John E. Robson of Sioux City De
cember 20. The accused was the form
er partner of the dead man, has been a
resident of Sioux City for many years,
and his arrest caused great sensa-
ton. The popular verdict is that he
Is innocent. Detective Henry Morri-
son filed the information. The state
offered $500 reward for conviction.
The whole reward is sl,295. The muir
der was committed with a Ratchet and
was one of the foulest crimes in the
history of Iowa.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-08
FROZE THEIR BABY TO DEATH.
Terrible Act of Relisiousiy Insane Par
ents in Monroe County.

ents IN MONROE
OTTUAwA, Feb. Thoroughly
crazed over the subject of religion, Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Spencer. residing six
miles northwest of Lovilla, in Monroe
county, sacrificed their infant to the
fanatic belief that they had been called
upon by God to make this demonstra-
ton of their belief and devoutness.
All the clothing was removed from the
infant, and thus in it's denuded con-
dition it was held out of doors until
death resulted from extreme cold.
The father had the child in his arms
and during the time he remained thus
exposed to the elements his hands and
feet were severely frozen. The screams
of the little one were heard by the
neighbors, who at first were not aware
of the awful tragedy that was being
enacted. Neighbors passing the house
later saw what was being done and
after coming to full realization of
the fact that the parents had gone in
sane and were in frenzied condition
toward all who attempted to interfere
with what they claimed to be special
order from God, organized a crowd
and proceeded to place the parents in
custody. The father resisted and was
only overpowered after fierce battle.
After he had been taken into the house
four men were required to keep him
quiet. Mr.. Spencer is a prosperous
farmer and in the community where
he resides has always been considered
one of the most prominent citizens.
Both he and his wife are devout Christ
ians, and of late have been more con-
cerned in their faith. They have three
children.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-08
ARMY POST FOR DIES MONIES.
Con gressman Hull Gets the Bill Through
the House.

congressman hun co.'s the Dill IhrouBh
the House.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3l.-Congressman
Hull yesterday called up his bill to
authorize the establishment of a mill
tary post at Des Moines. Not a word
of protest was raised against the bill,
and it passed without a single vote in
opposition. 1t will PROBABLY be com
paratively easy to secure the endorse
ment of the senate, and Mr.. Hull says
he will try to get that body to give the
bill early consideration. The people
of Des Moines may therefore confident
ly expect to see an army post estab-
lished within rifle shot of the heart of
the city within a comparatively short
time, but the chances are that not I'M
til the Philippine war is ended will
there be many troops assigned to the
new post.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-08
BREVITIES.

At Waterloo recently the coroner's
inquest over the remains of Dave Con-
nell, the section foreman found dead
on the Illinois Central tracks at , H.
ua, resulted in a verdict to the eject
that death was caused bv a blow.
Connell's pockets were empty when
the body was found. Two men are
under arrest, but the charge is net
made public.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-08

Every mans heart is connected with
heaven by wireless telegraphy. The
stings Of remorse mean that God Is
calling up" the operator. Blessed are
they that understand the wonderful
code. for when the heart beats with
remorse they will answer asking for
forgiveness with the promise to do
better.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-08

BEvEIGToS, Feb. 4.-Thomas Nu-
gent, when cropping in the dark for a
medicine bottle, got hold Of the wrong
one and swallowed quantity of car
bolic acid before he discovered his
mistake. His mouth, throat, and
stomach were badly burned, but the
physicians believe that he is now out
of danger
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-08

SIOUX CITY, Feb. 4.-The Sioux City
box mystery has been solved The
body, which was supposed to be that
of murdered man, was the body of a
German tramp, who was fatally injured
in Baltimore by being struck by troll
ley car. Ihe corpse was sent TO Sioux
CIV for medical PURPOSES.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-08
OPENING OF PARLIAMENT.
IL Occasion For Censure OF the Govern
ment War Policy.

ment War Policy.
LONDON, Jan. 3l.-The seventh ses-
sion of the fourteenth parliament of
Queen Victoria opened yesterday after
the customary formalities. There was
large attendance of members. In
the joint session the lord high chan
cellor, Earl Salisbury, read the queens
speech. The queens speech expresses
regret that peace has not been restored,
expresses confidence of ultimate VIC
tory and asks for largely increased
appropriations. In the house of lords
the policy was severely criticised.
Lords Kimberly and Roseberry leading
in the debate. In the commons Cham
berlain received no cheers, but Bal
four, government, leader. was loudly
cheered. The government was also
subjected 10 severe criticism in the
commonA
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-08

Fort DODGE, Feb. 5.-The board of
supervisors awarded the contract for
the plans OF the new court house to be
built here this summer to II. C. Koch
& Co., Of Milwaukee. The plans Sc
lected call for a building 99xlss feet
and to cost 500, 900. 1t will be one of
the finest buildings in the state.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-08
Injunction Suits Begun.

FRANKFORT, KY, Feb. IA petition
for injunction, signed by all the demo-
cratic members of the legislature, has
been filed in the circuit court, Governor
Taylor and Adjutant General Collier
being made defendants. The court is
asked to enjoin the defendants from
interfering with the plaintiffs in the
exercise Of their lawful functions in
the capitol building at Frankfort, or
forcing the plaintiffs 20 go to London.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-08

A large part OF mankind makes Its
diving by pulling down the institu-
tons built by men who try to build
for the centuries. To which division
do you belong7
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-08

II has become the fashion for Sun
day school associations to prepare spe-
eial Bible lessons with additions and
sometimes very queer explanations to
the original text. This Is a new way
of changing the sacred word and much
like medieval editing. Give the little
ones the pure word as 1t stands and
they will not err In life.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-08
AMBUsHED INFANTRY.
Am orleans Lost -Four Kiiled-Heavy In
surgent Loss Reported.

surgent Loss Reported.
MANILA, Feb. IA scouting p rty
of the Twenty-fifth infantry, while
opei ating near Subic, was ambushed
ty insurgents. A lieutenant and three
privates were killed and two or three
privates wounded. A company some
distance to the rear hearing the firing,
hurried to the scene and recovered the
bodies. The local papers assert, al
though the statement is not confirmed,
that the insurgents lost forty in killed
and wounded