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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-09-20
CAPTURES ROLLING STOCK.


London, Sept. l7.--Lord Roberts re-
ports to the war office. under date of
Machadodorp, September IA, as fol-
lows:
French occupied Barberton yester-
day with the cavalry, which he took
across the mountains. He met slight
opposition, the enemy being complete
ly surprised. 1wenty-three officers
and fifty-nine men who were prisoners
were released and forty-three loco
motives and other rolling stock We're
captured. The former will relieve MS
of great difficulty, as we had to put
up with few rickety engines.
French reports that he has sufli-
cient supplies for three weeks for his
force and for week for his horses.
One hundred Beers with many Mauser
rifles and n quantity of ammunition,
were captured. There are large guam
Titles of cattle and sheep in the coun.
try, which is good news.
"French intercepted large conveys,
showing that Barberton was used rs
n depot of supplies for the Beers in
the south and southeast. The bulk
of French's forces is still thirty-five
miles behind the cavalry. owing TO
the difficulty of getting the wagons
over the pass leading to Barberton."
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-09-20

Shanghai, Sept. 1.-THE news of
the contemplated withdrawal of the
allies from Pekin is considered a
great mistake, which Is likely even.
tually to end in disturbances in other
parts of China, where the people are
certain to attribute the evacuation to
n defeat of the Eurobean forces. Even
here the Chinese, as a whole, do not
believe he Il lies ever reached Pekin.
They think the story fabrication
concerted for the purpose of impos-
ing upon the'2fficials. Competent OBJ
servers believe that lessons must be
brought home to China now in order
to prevent serious outbreaks in the
future
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-09-20
FIVE THOUSAND VICTIMS
Death List at Galveston Increases
Appaliingly.

iiouston. Tex. Sept. l2.-The Post
correspondent wa+ instructed to for
ward the following address to the
people of the United States.
Galveston, Tex, Sept. lit is
my opinion, based on personal infor-
nation, that 5000 (5,OOO) people have
lost their lives here. Approximately
ore-third of the residence portion Of
the city has been swept away. There
are several hundred people who are
homeless and destitute. How many
there is no way of finding out. Ar
engagements are now being made to
have the women and children sent to
Houston and other places, but the
means of transportation are limited.
Thousands are still to be cared for
here. We appeal to you for immedi-
ate aid. (Signed) Walter j. Jones'"
Mr.. Jones is the mayor of Calves
ton
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-09-20

An interesting experiment in tobac-
co culture Is being tried in the fields
of Connecticut Tobacco Experiment
Company at Poquonock, Conn. Nine
rows, 500 feet long, OF tobacco plants
are being grown under covering of
thin cheesecloth, the object being to
keep the temperature in which the
plants are growing comparatively even
and to protect the plants from insects
and the elements. Already the sue
cess of the experiment is said to be
assured. Success means the obtaining
of leaves so perfect that they will sell
for a higher price than ordinary Con-
nmecticut tobacco.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-09-20

Fort Dodge, Sept. ia settlement
of the sensational damage case of ID.
A. Dillow vs.. the Upper River Ice COM
pany for personal injuries has been
accomplished. Dillow sued for $4,000
damages for injuries received while
in their employ last winter. Dillow
was riding the dog" and a broken
rope resulted in the crushing of his
foot. Plaintiff charged his employer
with criminal carelessness In the
character of the rope. The case was
tried in the present term of the dis
trict court, the jury finally disagree.
ing after a protracted session. BY
the terms of the agreement the de.
PENDANTS pay Dillow $500 and agree
10 pay the costs in the case.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-09-20

Marshalltown, Sept. 17.--Because
cookers in the employ of the Marshall
Canning company of this city failed
TO COOK the product the proper
length of time, much of the
corn put up at the factory this sea-
son is ruined and heavy loss will
fall upon A. 4. Birchard, the proprietor
of the cannery. 1t was not ascertain
ed until recently that the corn had
been improperly cooked, but when
the cans were sorted over many were
found to have burst, owing to the
gaseous formation caused by the corr
rotting. 1t is estimated that the first
twelve days packing. which would be,
Judging from the capacity of the fac
tory, in the neighborhUod of 100000
cnns is lost
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-09-20
Eastburn Gets New Trial

Ottumwa, Sept. 12.-Leslic East
burn, the young man charged with
the murder of his swectheart's father
at Bloomfield several weeks ago, Gf,
ter having been convicted of man
slaughter, has been granted a new
trial and his appearance bond reduced
from $4,000, to $1,000, which he gave
and is at liberty, pending thu new
trial. The defense alleged THAI one
of the jurors had expressed an opin-
ion as to the guilt of the young man
before the jury was empaneled. This
allegation was proved, with the re-
suit that a new trial was granted. IL
is well known that second trials gen.
orally result in acquittal, or ver-
dict amounting to the same thing.
Bloomfield people think that East.
burn will go unpublished.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-09-20
RESULTS IN MURDER.
CoIored Victim of Shooting Dies at
Des Moines.

Des Moines, Sept. 14.-Theodore
Roosevelt, republican nominee for
vice president, will deliver three
speeches in Iowa on October 5. The
first will be at Waterloo in the after
noon, the second q short one from
the train in Cedar Rapids, and the
third an extensive address in Daven'
port in the evening.
Des Moines, Sept. 14.-William Fos-
ter, the colored attorney, who was
shot by his sweetheart, Matte Mash,
died at Mercy hospital as result of
the wound. The ball from the revolt
yer entered the right breast, and
while Foster was able TO make his
way to the police station, his injuries
were apparently fatal. and he was
taken 10 Mercy hospital. The next
day after his arrival there, he made
statement generating his sweet
heart from the shooting, and on this
statement Matte Mash was released.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-09-20

Allowed Little Liberty While at Loren.
no MArquez.


London, Sept. IS. According to the
Lorenzo Marquee correspondent of
Daily Telegraph, Mr.. Kruger is vir-
tually prisoner in the residence OF
the district governor. This is at the
instance of the British consul, who
protested against Mr.. Kruger using
Portuguese territory as base for di-
recting his executive.
The French consul has been forbid
den access 10 Mr.. Kruger, as have also
the latter's own officials. The dis
trict governor has notified Herr Pott,
the Netherlands consul, that he
(Pott), who had acted as the Boer
consular agent at Lorenzo Marquee,
can no longer be recognized as rep
resentativc CT the Transyaal, which
is now British territory.
II have had an interview with the
American attachc, who, is homeward
bound" says the correspondent, "and
he is of the opinion that hostilities
may drag on for considerable time,
as the Beers, in their despair, threat
en- to fight to the death.
"Acting President Schalk-Burger ar
rived here yesterday to confer with
Mr.. Kruger, but he was not permit
ted to see him, and he returned i'm
mediately 90 the Transvaal."
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-09-20
FORTUNE FOR A HELLO" GIRL
Young Woman of Fort Dodge to Get a
Big Legacy.

Fort Dodge, Sept. IA remarl<a-
bly, fortunate girl is Mrs. Grace Por-
ter of this city, who is the probable
heir to million dollar fortune. Tel
egrams have been received here by
Mrs. Porter announcing the death of
her aunt, Mrs. Mary Adams, in South
Bend, Ind. Mrs. Adams was extremely
wealthy, and Mrs. Porter was her
only near relative and great favor
lite. The provisions of the will are
not yet made known, but there is no
doubt but what she will be made the
principal heir of the big estate. Mrs.
Porter is still very young and noted
for her personal beauty. She was
separated from her husband a short
time ago, and at present is securing
her living by employment in the office
of the Iowa Telephone company as
hello" girl. She has gone to Indiana
to look after her interests.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-09-20
APPEAL or LOCAL COMMITTEE.
Conservative Estimate Puts Loss of
Life at 5000.


Galveston, Sept. 1.-THE following
statement of conditions at Galveston
and appeal for aid is issued by the
local committee:
"a conservative estimate of the loss
of life is that il will reach 1900; at
least 5000 families are shelterless and
wholly destitute. The entire remain
der of the population is suffering
in greater or less degree. Not a sim
gle church, school or charitable in,
stitution of which Galveston had so
many, is left intact. Not building
escaped damage, and half the whole
number were entirely obliterated.
There is immediate need for food,
clothing and household goods of all
kinds. If nearby cities will open asy.
lums for women and children, the sit
uation will be greatly relieved. Coast
cities should send us water as well
as provisions, including kerosene oil.
gasoline and candles"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-09-20
Charged with Emb.z,,.m.,t.

Marshalltown, Sept. l4.--Tom Henly
well known travelling man of tins
city, was arrested on a warrant sworn
out by the Marshalltown Syrup &
Candy company charging him with
embezzlement. Healy went to Water.
loo in the interests of the company
and while there, it is charged. col.
lected $27 belonging TO the COMPANY
Later, it is said, he fell in with con.
vivial friends and entered upon n
spree lasting several days, during
which time he spent the $27 as well
rs something over 500 expense money
advanced by the company. Efforts
are being made TO settle the matter
Healy is said to own considerable
property in Ottumwa.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-09-20
NO FEARS OF AN EPIDEMIC.
Galveston Board of Health Takes Am.
pie Precautions.

Galveston, Sept. IA more hope
full feeling is observable everywhere
and the situation is Frightening rap
idly. State Health Officer DR.. Blunt
believes that there is no danger of an
epidemic from the conditions result
ing from the storm. The city board
of health held meeting and adopted
a resolution voicing the same views.
Emergency hospitals have been estab-
lished in every ward for the treatment
of the sick and wounded The Ursu-
line convent has been converted into
a great general hospital for the recep-
ton ana care of the more serious pa
tents. with full corps of physicians
and trained nurses. All public and
private hospitals are filled to their
capacity with sufferers. Medical sup
plies are still much needed
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-09-20
ONLY ONE HOPE LEFT.
DisInfectants Alone Can Save Calves
ton Survivors.

ton Survivors.
Dallas, Tex, Sept. 1.-the cry still
comes from Galveston for disinfec-
tants. 1t is the one hope of saving
what is left of the population. Tele-
grams are pouring into Dallas and
every other Texas city asking for
lime, carbolic acid and anything else
that will operate to purify the sitting
conditions. A new horror is confront
ing Galveston, that is, second dis
position of many of the dead. Bodies
thrown into the sea continue to float
back to the city. They must now be
disposed of by burning. The state
troops that have been on duty at Gal
weston are breaking down from their
eXertions and the unsanitary condi-
ton. Adiutant General Scurry called
out the Dallas Rough Riders of the
First Texas cavalry to relieve the ex-
hausted Houston Light Guards. The
rough riders, under command of Cap
tain Paget, will at once start for Gal
weston
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-09-20
GENERAL STRIKE ORDERED.
Miners In Anthracite Region Go Gu,
Almost to a Man,

indianapolis, Sept. 13.-At Sis
o'clock yesterday afternoon President
Wilson of the United Mine Workers
of America affixed their signature to
the document which will call out
10000 miners of the Pennsylvania
anthracite region from their work
Monday morning and precipitate one
of the most gigantic strikes in the
history of the labor world. The doc
ument was the official endorsement
of the request of the anthracite dis
tricts to strike. 1t was considered
by the national executive board of
the mine workers last week and when
the board adjourned all power to en-
dorse the request for the strike was
left in the hands of the national pres
ident and secretary. The three dis
trict presidents reported that of the
$4,000 men in the three districts,
1874, 500 would go on n strike Monday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-09-20

The Victoria Cross has been con-
ferred upon Corporal F. Mckay. Cor
don Highlanders, for conspicuous bray
cry on May 20 during the action on
Crows Nest Hill. near Johannesburg.
He repeatedly rushed forward under
whitening FIRE at short range to at
tend to wounded comrades, dressing
their wounds while he himself was
without shelter, and in one instance
carrying a wounded man from the
open under a heavy fire to the shelter
of a boulder
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-09-20

There continues to be some agitation
In Florida as to a removal of the capl.
tai from Tallahassee. which is small
village by no means abreast with the
growth of population in the Peninsula
state. Along with the proposed re-
moval of the capital is the proposition
to divide the state in two. Florida
has an area of $4,000 square miles, T.
900 more than New York, and it has,
in addition, though this fact does not
count for much in the contest over the
proposed division, water area OF a.
900 square miles.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-09-20
SENATOR MASON SUED.


iowa Concern seeks 10
Judgment which is Pending.
Chicago, Sept. 17.-Suit for the re-
covery of a Judgment declared to be
due the Bankers Iowa State bank
from senator William f. Mason has
been filed in the superior court. The
amount of the Judgment which the
bank claims is $2.592.7s. and to this
is added $500, which is claimed for
costs and interest. Senator Mason
said that this suit was the outcome
of a money-borrowing transaction by
the Mason Hand Lathe company of
Iowa. The members of that concern
are his brothers. 81 became security
for the money loaned the company
by the bank on n chattel mortgage"
Senator Mason said, "and was sued
in iowa. The bank got judgment,
which l appealed to the supreme
court. Now the bank seeks to collect
the judgment here instead of selling
the company's machinery, which
would pay it. When the Iowa SUI
preme court gives Judgment the bank
will get n checl; for the full amount
o. it's claim"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-09-20
Arrested on Grave Charge.

Atlantic, Sept. l2.-Robert Brown
and Rees IIoyt, two young men of
Cumberland, were arrested and
brought to the Cass county Jail
charged with being implicated in the
death of Hattie Spies, Is years old.
the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Louis
Spies, living near Cumberland. The
death of the young girl occurred un-
der unusual circumstances. She died
in house in the country, three miles
from town. with no one present but
the two young men, who are charged
with having had hand in her taxi
ing OFF. 1t is the general opinion,
based on testimony, that they tried
to assist the girl to escape the dis
grace which had come TO her, and
that in so doing they were accessor
les to her death.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-09-20

So far as dining is concerned in Par
is, the prices have not been put up as
much as people expected; indeed, al
the best restaurants 1t is doubtful il
they have risen at all and Paris today
is an infinitely cheaper place to dine
we'll in than London is. But a great
sameness has come over the menu at
all the restaurants, which is owing.
probably, to the multitude of strang-
ers who are in Paris and who expect
certain dishes at French restaurant
and order those only.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-09-20

1t is a singular fact about Count
Tolstoi, the celebrated Russian writer
and socialist. that he possesses an
enormous power of self-deception
which is not only highly remarkable
but convenient. 1t is one of his favor,
lite tenets that all property is wrong.
and that the holding of any unneces'
sary property is an even worse crime
Therefore he has handed over all OF
his property but bare pittance to-
not to his poorer nelghbors or to char,
ity, or to some socialistic committee
for the equalizing of everything-but
to his wife and children.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-09-20
YOUNG GIRL RUNS AWAY.
Secured a License to Marry and Then
Disappeared.

Avoca, Sept. 17.-Marion Palmer. a
director of the fair, brought his fam
lily with him to the fair. He has a
daughter, whom he says is Is years
old, who disappeared about 2 o'clock
Friday. A search disclosed the fact
that she had eloped with Roscoe
onkling of Wright township, aged
~ years. Conkling, with friend, had
applied to the county clerk for n
license, had sworn that he was 81
years old and he and friend had sworn
that the young lady was IS. Mr.. Pal
mer at once filed an information and
put it in the hands of an officer to
arrest the couple. After procuring
the license the parties started south
to have the ceremony performed. Since
then nothing has been heard from
them.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-09-20
QUESTION OF CITIZENSHIP.
Court Holds Natives of Guam are CitI.
zens OF United states.

Honolulu, Sept. 10, (via San Francis
o.)-The question as to whether citi-
Zens of Guam are Americans was
raised in the United States district
court here today. Judge Estee ex-
pressed the opinion that native born
people of Guam are Americans by
virtue of the annexation of their
country by the United States. The
question arose in connection with the
application of Reynold Reyes, n ma
tive of Guam and a former subject Of
Spain. He took out papers though
the court said that il was probably
unnecessary. There are several Guam
men here and some Filipinos whose
standing is involved in the same
doubts as that of Reyes.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-09-20
OVER FIVE THOUSAND DEAD.
So Far 2,IOO Victims OF the storm
Have Been Identified.

Have Been Identified.
Houston, Tex, Sept. 1.-THE Post
prints n list of 2,701 names of the
Galveston dead, compiled from various
sources, but believed to be authentic
There were hundreds of bodies burn
ed, buried NJ sea and in the sand, of
which no Identification was possible.
There were other hundreds who were
buried on the beach of the mainland,
few of whom have been identified.
There are many bodies still in the
ruins Of Galveston and scattered along
the beach II the mainland and in the
marshes, where they were thrown by
the water. Some of these bodies have
been sent twenty miles inland along
small watercourses by the rush of
high waters. Taking all things into
consideration, there seems no longer
any doubt that the number of dead
will reach beyond the estimate of
5000 which has been made by Major
Jones, Mayor p. G. Lowe and other
reliable citizens of Galveston.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-09-20
THE NEWS In IOWA
GIVES HOSPITAL SUPPORT.
Des MoiRes Institution Endorsed by
the Conference

Des Moipes Institution Endorsed by
the Conference
Boone, Sept. 15.-The Methodist hos
pital at Des Moines has received gen
erous endorsement at the hands of the
Des Moines conference now assem-
bled here. The attempt to raise
$4,000 within the limits of the con-
ference for the institution was APP
proved. The Methodist hospital in
Des Moines will be open to receive
patients about the first of November.
This is a great enterprise and the
church is taking hold of the matter
with an energy which betokens sue
cess. The hospital will not be sectar-
ian, but will be open for all who care
ito avail themselves of its benefits.
No one will be turned away because
bf lack of money so long as there are
rooms available. Those who are able
to do so are expected to contribute
lof their means for the services rem
dered by them.
Rev. j. +. st. Clair of Ames has been
chosen by the management of the
hospital as financial agent. The hos
pital has been endorsed by the con-
ference, and its needs will be met by
general contributions. The hospital
property is valued at $4,000. Mr..
Callahan of Des Moines donated
So, 900 and $4,000 has been raised dur
ing the year.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-09-20
MASON CITY GETS THE SCHOOL.
Sons OF Veterans University to be Lo
Gated In that City.

Syracuse, N. Y, Sept. bat yes
terday's session of the Sons of Vet.
Grams the university location was
taken up. The committee in chlrg ,
reported in favor of Mason City. Iowa.
and this report was adopted bF a
vote of 142 TO 10.
Des Moines, Sept. 13.-Mason City
has been after the national university
to be established by the Sons of Vet
! Grams for some time. A considerable
endowment fund has already bet!l
raised by the people of Mason City.
A strong Iowa delegation, headed by
Ex-Governor +. ID. jackson, Sidney 4.
Foster and James A. Rowen of DeS
Moines and J. r. Blythe of NJ lsou
City. has been in Syracuse in Mason
City's interest. 1t is proposed to c.
tablish a national military and pa
triotic college, to be under the aus
pices of the Sons of Veterans CT
America.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-09-20

Houston, Tex, Sept. 1.-THE fol-
lowing statement was sent to the AS
sociated Press by Il. w. King, Alvin,
Texas:
"Ninety-five percent of the houses
OF this vicinity are in ruins, leaving
5000 without adequate shelter and dcs-
titute of provisions, with no means
whatever to procure them. Every
thing in the way of crops destroyed.
Unless speedy relief there will be ex-
ceedingly great suffering and starva-
ton"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-09-20
FORTY NEGROES SHOT.
Court Marshal at Galveston Makes
short Work of Ghouts.

Houston, Tex, Sept. 13.-Forty-
three negroes at Galveston were shot
by order of the court martial. Their
pockets were found to be full of hH-
man fingers and jewelry of which
the dead had been stripped.
Galveston, Sept. 14.-Tuesday night
ninety negroes were shot by the citi-
zen soldiery while footing and multi
atm the bodies of the dead for plum
der. The ninety probably do not rep
resent n tenth of those who were en-
gagged i'll the ghoulish practice.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-09-20

The well-known Spanish painter,
Joaquin Sarolla. has been awarded a
first-class medal in the Paris exposi-
ton. and all those who admire his
works are pleased at his success. The
Medrilenos call Sarolla the painter
of the sum-" because no one can sur
pass him in those wonderful scenes
Of outdoor life painted in full sun
shine, brilliant light everywhere, daz-
zlIng to the eyes. with heavy shadows
lying where the light cannot pene-
trate.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-09-20
AMERICANS Kill THIRTY.
They Surprise Three Hundred Imperial
las and n tnifIe K..uItx

Picking, Sept, via Taku.--A troop
of American cavalry sent to act as
convoy for cattle, surprised 800 i'm
perialis's quartered at Temple Shaho.
They killed 80 and captured 100 rifles.
The enemy fled northward. Some of
the Boxers recently attacked two
guarding railway working party at
South Maapo station. Reinforce
ments succeeded in dispensing the at
lacking party. Two Russians were
wounded. As this was not the first
occasion when attacks of this nature
have occurred punitive force under
Colonel Pretiekoff was sent with or
ders to burn the surrounding towns