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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-24

Are You the manager OF this store.
sir?" Il am one OF the managers. Is
there anything | cam" II want to
know IL you teach your clerks to in
suit customers!" Has one of our
clerks been insulting YOU" Yes, sir.
When l asked this young woman to
show me some ear muffs she said she
hadn't any that were large enough for
me-" Miss Billhorn, did you tell Kim
that" "Y-yes, sir. And it's true. We
haven't any half big enough" Young
woman, have told you always to tell
the truth about the goods you sell, but
have never instructed you to tell
any unpleasant truths about your GUS
toners. Tribune.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-24
An Artistic hfll'lner.

"Hyacinths were never in great
favor" said the French milliner, who
has wee shop but big clientele, ac-
cording to the New York Commercial
Advertiser. The pink and white ones
are charming for black hats or for
entire flower bonnets. but the blue and
purplish blue are the most popular.
Why is 1t? Hyacinth blues are pretty,
but no shade is more trying. Women
who should wear shades of green and
red and rose-heliotrope come in here
and order cold-gray straw hats trim
med with blue hyacinths. They order
them but they do not get them from
me. That is why my place Is still in
the side street, while Mime. Flamboy-
ant, who began when did. is on the
avenue. Nine. Flamboyant went in
debt at first, to be sure. but she is
famous now. make money; oh, yes,
but am proud of all OF my customers;
everyone wears becoming hats, not
merely fashionable ones" She
Strengthened out the shining petals OF
a satin chou and gave deft touch to
the cluster of clover and sweet peas
on the crumpled brim. "A young lady
came in one day last week and wanted
coral bonnet Madame | said. i
cannot make 1t for you. You have
enough color already. You have coral
colored hair and rose-colored cheeks.
No, madame. will not make you a
coral bonnet Did she grow angry?
Well, perhaps she did. 1t did not dis
tress me, assure you. waited upon
some one elsa charming lady, who
knows that | have taste and a con-
science. When returned to the other
she apologlzed and lmplored me to
make her a hat of another color. No,
madame said, I do not wish to
make you a hat. 1t would not be
artistic, and | do not wish to put my
name inside of inartistic hats But
you can design it yourself. she said.
All, that is better. will undertake
the commission with pleasure ! said.
This is It," and the milliner held up
a poem in green leaves, violets and
chiffon. THE pale chiffon Will frame
her rose-colored face" she said, crit
icaliy. taking away from its color
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-24
HE FLED FROM PERU.
AFTER SUFFERING BRUTAL OUT
RACES FROM NATIVE.
Edward Gottfrled, While Repres emitting
the United States. Strung Up by the
Thumbs by Band of Peruvian Rebels
Claims $4,000 Indemnity.
[Wilkesbarre, Pa, letter.

l"liheSDaTIe, Fd., Letter.l
A tale of torture and amazing out
RACES in Peru, of which Mr.. Edward
Gottfried of this city, recently our
consular agent at Trujillo was the un-
willing hero, comes to light with the
return to his home Of the victim of
the atrocities, and the lodging of a
claim for 100000 indemnity which the
state department will press for collec-
ton.
The story related by Mr.. Gottfried
almost passes belief, but 1t is attested
by many prominent Peruvians, among
them some members Of the govern
ment. who were eye witnesses of the
outrage, which left Mr.. Gottfried ner-
vous and physical wreck.
Mr.. Gottfried in 1898 lived at haci-
enda near Haamachuco, about 100
miles from the coast. His family con-
sisted of himself, his wife, six children
and Miss Zollner. a German governess,
besides the servants.
On the morning of August % band
Of rebels under Colonel Verastegui sur
rounded the house and looted the resi-
dence and outbuildings. They then
demanded $1,000 in money and twenty
five rifles. Mr.. Gottfried was dragged
before the rebel colonel and protested
that he was an American citizen and
a consular agent of the government.
The colonel smiled sardonically and
ordered Mr.. Gottfried to be strung up
by the thumbs and he was drawn up
until his feet barely touched the
ground. Then rifles were hung upon
his shoulders until the weight stretch
ed out his thumbs and his feet stood
fatty upon the ground. The thumbs
were broken and the cords Of the
wrists were drawn out. and the victim
of this devilish torture tainted from
agony.
He was let down and revived, several
times, and again subjected to tor
ture Not only was he suspended by
the thumbs, but his fingers were
wrapped with cords so tightly that the
blood burst from their ends. His fin
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-24
Playing with the Boys.

A small school boy who had been
sent home by his teacher because his
sisters had the measles was noticed by
that teacher at the next recess playing
with the other children on the school
ground. Johnny. didn't tell you not
to, come to school while your sisters
had the measles?" Yes: but l am
not going to school. only came TO
play with the boys before it begins
Commercial Tribune.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-24
TIP on Summer Decorations.

There are no more dainty patterns
in wall papers this season. Severity
and strict soberness are the watch
words of the wall furnishings OF
dwelling rooms, and the white and
gold era fades away in abundant
shadows. According to the dealers in
wall papers, old fashions are to be re-
vived. The colonial primness is in
favor, and when a modern house is
dressed up in the primary colors as
to wall papers 1t has dignity that re-
minds one of the square coats and
knee breeches of a past generation.
One of the patterns used in the new
home of Mrs Andrew Carnegie is
made up of verticle stripes in various
colors. They are red and green, yell
low, blue and violet hues that make
a striking combination. Other pat
terms are of flowers of the old-fash-
Toned carbohydrates. morning glo-
ries, honeysuckle, dahlias, etc.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-24
Exciting Fight with Snakes.

Frank Purnell of Bebee Run, Cum
berland county, had a fight Saturday
with two black snakes. which came
near getting the better OF him. He saw
them basking in the sun, and thought
he would kill them. He claims each
would measure five feet, and while
tackling one the other rushed at him.
In his fight he was well nigh exhaust
ed. when the reptiles gave up and took
10 the woods.-Newark IN. j. News.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-24
STRUNG UP by THE THUMBS

~ ~ liz AhiS
gers were disjointed, and he was cut
and bruised in many parts of his body.
Finally, Mr. Gottfried, almost dead
from suffering. agreed to pay over all
the money he had and eighteen rifles,
promising to make up the deficit later
on. One of his servants attempted to
aid him and was beaten until life was
almost extinct.
Meanwhile the premises were being
looted and the women terrorized.
Again Mr.. Gottfried protested
against the robbery. reminding the
colonel that he was not only an Am
erican citizen, but representative OF
the republic.
"All right. Tell your government to
send ships up into our mountains.
jeered the insurgent leader.
The rebel colonel then told Mr..
Gottfried that II he would renounce
in writing all intention to lodge a
claim against the government of Peru
the rifles would be returned, but Mr..
Gottfried declined.
An armed rebel guard was kept
around the house for long time. At
last, one night when when Mr.. Gott-
fried's wounds had partly healed. a
sympathizer crept to his side and Wits
pered:
BE warned. senior. The colonel
means to have your life. Dead men
tell no tales. ! am to be your execu-
TONER, unless
The hint was enough. The Gottfried
family found means Of secape and fed
to the snow-clad mountains of Huay-
lillas. There they met some of Mr..
Gottfried's overseers, who were also
fleeing for safety. and all took refuge
In an old mill, amid piles Of straw.
where they remained for over a
month. At length friends aided them
70 reach the coast.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-24
Pilgrims Wheel to Rome

There is nothing medieval about
the pilgrimage to Rome in this year OF
Jubilee. Within the Eternal City cleo
trio cars and horse cars to st. Peters
keep down the greed of cab drivers
anx.,zys 20 overcharge, and now the
Tablet announces that the pilgrims
from Padua will pedal their way to
Rome on bicycles along the old Via
Aemilia. Punctured tires will test the
pilgrims patience in place of the peas
In his sandal shoon.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-24
Believed Earth Was Flat.

Joseph w. HGlden. who died at Otis
field, Me-, last week, was the Professor
Holden who for many years preached
the theory tibet the earth was Fat. He
started life - o farmer and was very
successful. He was at one time a
trial justice, and at another a member
of the state legislature. He got his
notion Of TIE earth's fairness by sit
ting mp several nights and noticing
that the wSter in his mill pond did
not run out when, according to other
theorists, tbs globe was upside down.
Philadelphia Timea
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-24

Break, break. break,
On thy cold gray stones. o sea,
And would that my tongue could utter
This thoughts that arise in me.
Oh well for the fsherman's boy
That he shouts with his sister at play!
Oh well for the sailor lad
f.. That he sings In his boat in the bayl
And the stately ships go on,
To their haven under the hill;
But oh for the touch of a vanished hand
And the sound of voice that Is still!
Break. break. break,
At the foot of thy crags, o sea!
But the tender grace of q day that Is dead
Will never come back to me.
Alfred Tennyson
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-24

The Denver & Rio Grande railroad
has just published second edition OF
THE FERTILE LANDS OF COLO
RADIO" which gives a concise descrip-
tion of the vast area Of agricultural,
horticultural and grazing lands located
on its line in the state of Colorado
and the Territory of New Mexico. and
full information as to the stock inter-
ests, the sugar beet industry and farm
ing by irrigation. 1t is a truthful
representation of the numerous and
wonderful products of the soil in
that portion of the country and Is
of especial interest to all who are in
terested in agriculture or kindred pur-
suits.
Copies OF this book will be sent fres
on application to s. X. Hooper. G.P.A..
ID. & r. G. r. R., Denver. Colo.
or any official Of the Denver G Rio
Grande railroad.
After passing its natural limits am.
:. =. IL
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-24

of Northern Illinois, Wisconsin, Min
nesota and Michigan, there are hun
dreds. of the most charming Summer
Resorts awaiting the arrival Of thou
sands of tourists from the South and
East.
Among the list of near by places
are Fox Lake, Delavan. Lauderdale.
Waukesha, Oconomowoc, Palmyra.
The Dells at Kilbourn, Elkhart and
Madison, while little further on are
Minocqua, Star Lake, Frontenac,
White Bear. Minnetonka and Mar
quette on Lake Superior.
For pamphlet Of Summer Homes
for 1900." or for copy OF our hand
somely illustrated Summer book. en-
titled "In The Lake Country" apply
to nearest ticket agent or address
with four cents in postage. Geo. II.
Heafford, General Passenger Agent.
Old Colony Building. Chicago. Ill.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-24

There are still thousands OF acres OF
government lands in the states OF
Washington and Oregon, also prairie
and timber lands near railroad or wat
er communication. that can be bought
for IS per acre and upwards. Finest
climate in the United States. No FAM
ure of crops. If you wish to raise
grain or the finest stock on earth. you
will find locations in these two states
where you can do this to perfection.
Take your choice. have no lands for
sale, but If you want information where
It is best to locate, call on me when in
st. Paul or write me at corner Third
and Rosabel streets, st. Paul. MINI.
II. Z. workman.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-24
Making "R.,,e." at as,,y.burr.

A factory for the manufacture OF
battlefield relics" has been discov-
cred hidden away in clump Of trees
at Gettysburg. Old bullets. cannon
balls, soldier buttons. swords and
buckles are turned out In large guam
titles.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-24
Equal to It.

Bank Cashier-This check, madam.
isn't filled in.
isn't what?"
1T has your husbands name signed
to it. but 1t does not state how much
money you want"
"Oh. is that all? Well, I'll take all
there Is"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-24
FOR WOMEN ANDHUME
ITEMS OF INTEREST FOR MAIDS
AND NATIONS.

An Artistic MIiiiner--she Refuses to Sell
Unsightly and Unbecoming Hats-A
Tip Summer Decorations Faces on
the Stage-Cooking School
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-24
FREE GOVERNMENT LANDS.

Women are not of a warlike nature
yet they frequently storm piano fortes.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-24

Wise is the man who doesn't sacrl-
fee his health in the search for wis,
dom.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-24
FERTILE COLORADO.

As long as we let Christ lead, we
shall have victory.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-24
IN THE LAKE COUNTRY

Pretention isn't natural; nature new
.r prctends.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-24

After passing its natural limits am.
bition is boundless.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-13
YuNG Lu
Will Also Act as Peace Com
missioner.

London, Sept. 13.-(Spl.)A dispatch
to the Times from Shanghai, dated
Sept. IL, asserts that the edict re-
ceived by Ii Hung Chang appoints
Gen. Yung Lu II peace commissioner
in addition to Prince Ching. 1t adds
that Gen. Yung Lu is reported to be
near Ping Tang, Shansi province, with
troops protecting the courts retreat
Ii Hung Chang has advised him to
admit frankly that his troops were
beyond control and attacked the for
eigners. III Hung Chang will then
inquire whether the allies are pre-
pared to accept Gen. Yung Lu as a
commissioner.
A message from Chang Chih Tune
reports that Gen. Yung Lu has ex
pressed his readiness to return to
Paoting Flu, but is reluctant to ac
cept the appointment.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-13
Missionary Killed.

Washington, Sept. 13.-(Spl.)-Un-
der date of September 6, Minister
Conger sends the following telegram
from PelSin:
Hodge was killed at Pao Ting Flu"
The dispatch from Minister Conger
is in reply to an inquiry sent some
time ago by the State department.
The man mentioned is DR.. Courtland
Van Rensselaer, Hodge, whose mur-
der at Pao Ting Flu has been reported
in press dispatches. His wife was
with him at Pao Ting Flu and was al.
so massacred. Their home was in
Philadelphia. They were a young cou
pie and had not been long in the mis-
sionary field.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-13
EACH HOUR.
Continued from .irst page)

storm, making. his escape therefrom
yesterday afternoon, has arrived at his
home and tells some terrible stories Of
the desolation and death to be met
with in the inundated city.
He said: II saw young men who
were black-haired on Saturday come
out of the ordeal with hair completely
white on Sunday. One young man in
particular, rescued by myself and 9th
ers, had been floating around in the
surging waters all night on a plank,
expecting every minute to be drowned
or crushed under falling buildings.
His hair had turned gray and he
was a physical wreck. At one hotel
women were praying throughout the
night and the wind could be heard
with the crash of the waves against
the hotel. We expected the house TO
60 down any minute. At daylight
Sunday morning / and four others
started out to view the ruins. We
passed eight bodies within block and
when we reached the beach, where the
waters were still running high, we
stayed there some time and while
there about one body per minute pass
ed us, floating with the tide.
1T is impossible to make any effort
at identification, except to keep the
record of the jewels and valuables tax
en from the bodies. All attempts at
holding inquests have been abandoned.
The bodies are piled on drays and
hauled to the wharf, where they are
dumped into the water. They are pill.
ed on one another like so many ami.
mails. It is impossible to give them
any attention. The bodies of poor and
rich alike are treated I'm this manner
Hundreds of men and women who are
seeking friends or relatives among the
missing surround the places where the
bodies are handled and their cries OF
distress are almost unbearable. There
is not a living animal on the island, sc
far as could see. Thousands of heat
of cattle and horses were drowned
and killed. No cats or dogs survived
the storm and not bird Is to be seen
Not even vulture has put in an ap
pearance.
No one can make anything like
correct estimate Of the number of dead
l walked for II miles to place wher,
| landed on the mainland before go
out of the wreckage. The water,
swept the coast for distance of q
miles In land and dead bodies ar
to be seen all over this tract.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-13
BIRTHS.

FLICKINGER-To Mr.. and Mrs.
James Flickinger, 1877 Benjamin St,
Wednesday, Sept. 8, daughter.
ROMwEBER-To Mr.. and Mrs. I'd
win w. Romweber, 113 Norton, We'd
nesday, Sept. 8, a daughter.
COLLOREDO-To Mr.. and Mrs.
Stanton Coloredo, 1924 s. Main st.,
Sunday, Sept. 8, a son.
BOAK-To Mr.. and Mrs. B. Boak.
sos Gross ST., Monday, Sept. 10, son.
MORTHLAND-T Mr.. and Mrs.
David Morthland, 3O4 East Crosier
ST, Monday, Sept. 10, daughter.
HOHMAN-To Mr.. and Mrs. Peter
J. Holman, 1O3 w. Thornton st., Sun
day, Sept. 8, son.
BENN-To Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Benn, 1924 Benjamin ST., Sunday,
Sept 8, male twins.
SHULTZ-To Mr.. and Mrs. Otto
Shultz, 240 Carroll ST., Sunday, Sept. 8,
son.
McGRAW-To Mr.. and Mrs. John
McGraw, 223 Wabash ave-, Monday,
Sept. 10, u daughter.
MITzEL--To Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey
f. Mitzel, 10 St Clair st., Monday.
Sept. 10, daughter.
HALE-To Mr. and Mrs. Eugene
L. Hale, 100 N. Union St, Wednesday.
Sept. 8, daughter.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-13

bly, more than one thousand. All
bridges are gone, wafer works destroy
ed and all telegraph lines are down.
Col. Roberts was in the city. and made
every effort to get kilograms through.
The city is under control of commit
tee of safety and Is perfectly quiet.
Every article of equipment or proper
ty pertaining to battery o was lost,
Not record of any kind Is left. The
ment saved have nothing but the
clothing on their persons. Clothing
necessary has been purchased and tenn
porary arrangements made for food
and shelter.
"There are probably 5000 citizens
homeless and absolutely destitute who
must be clothed, sheltered and fed
Have ordered twenty thousand rations
and tents for 1000 from Fort Sam
Houston. Have ordered shipment
thirty thousand rations by express
Lieutenant Perry will make his way
back to Houston and send this tele
gram.
(Signed.) "McKlBBEN."
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-13
Earl ii Promises to Respect Ameri-
can Lives.

London, Sept. 13.-(Spl) The yien-
ma correspondent of the Standard
says he learns that all the powers have
now replied to Russia. None of the
replies is so definite as Great Brit
aims which declares in plain terms
that the idea of evacuation before the
fulfillment of certain conditions can
not be entertained. He adds that the
situation now stands thus
AS England and Germany will not
withdraw their troops Internationally
and as suspicion of German inten-
tlons in the far East has almost dis
appeared In Russia, and as, moreover,
Russia herself has come to recognize
that existing circumstances do not ia
vor the immediate retirement of all
the foreign troops, the pourparler will
now turn on such compromise as will
maintain the unity OF the powers
while concurrently satisfying both
points Of view.
The compromise may be on the fol
lowing lines:
The powers most nearly interested,
Great Britain, RUSSIA, Japan and Ger
many, will each retain about 10000
men. The powers secondarily inter
ested, the United States and France,
will retain 5000 or less. All strate-
gical points in the province of Pechill,
such as Taku and Tien Tsin, and prob
ably Patoting Flu, will be secured,and
the garrison at Pekin will be made
dependent on the progress and char
acter of the negotiations. This garri'
son may be diminished or may be al
together withdrawn, but In any case
the troops eventually remaining will
be international.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-13
/ John Wesley Entertainment +!

Rehearsals are now going on and
the public is promised a rich treat
Of Beauty and Art.
DIR. Oldham says:
"I was last night again the de-
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The exactness Of historical detail,
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Refer to me at any time, il in any
city; word to the pastors may be
serviceable.--Pr Professor Comparative
Religions, Ohio Wesleyan Uni
versity.
Reserved seat chart at Herrick's q
china store Sept. Is, at 8 a. m.
Secure your seat early and enjoy
the greatest entertainment in the
country.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-13
OUTRAGES
Committed by The Troops We're
Frightful.

Pekln, Sept. 49, -(Spl)--Noon, via
Chefoo, Sept. 10, and Shanghai, Sept,
II, 9:40 p.m.-The French and Rus
sian troops who are arriving now are
guilty of frightful atrocities, At
Tungchow they outraged and slaugh-
tered women and killed children. Gen
eral Fukushima, one of the Japanese
commanders, made a personal COM
plant to the Russian and French gen
erals and urged Gen. Chaffee to do
likewise. The Sixth United States
cavalry reconnoitered as far as Hunt
Ing Fork, (tlie fork of the road at
Huanling, north of Pekin) and killed
two Roxcrs whom they met They al
so destroyed large stores of rice.
Owing to the stress of military bus
mess Gen. Chaffee refuses to allow
the correspondents the use of the wire
from Pekln 10 Taku. Prince Ching is
expected TO arrive at any moment
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-13
AMERICANS
Will Hereafter be Respected, Says
Earl Ii.

Washington Sept. 1S.-(SplD-Li
Hung Chang cabled the Chinese min
lister yesterday asking Mr.. WI to ack-
nowledge to the State department his
receipt of the reply Of the United
States to the last imperial edict of
the Emperor giving him full discre-
tionary powers. Earl I'll sends assur'
ances that he has full power to treat
for peace and indemnities and that
American lives and property will here
after be respected In China. He says
that he has taken such steps as will
secure the safety Of foreigners.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-13
MISSIONARY TEA
Al Baptist Church Was Wei
Attended.

The Woman's Missionary Union Of
the First Baptist church gave supper
and social in the church parlors We'd
nesday night A large number was
present and general good time en-
ioyed by all, During the evening a
short program consisting of music and
recitations was given. Mr.. ID. A.
James gave brief address and Mrs,
Claude Clark read a paper. A rcclta-
tion by Miss Maud Hcrndon was well
received.