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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-11-29
Public Health Is Menaced.
INDIANS FACE STARVATION.
Hundreds OF Reds In California Are
Destitute.

San Diego, Cal, Nov. 2i.-Several
hundred Indians in this county are
threatened with starvation. They
have made no provision for the win
ter and are now suffering for want OF
food.
Mrs. Mary Watkins, the teacher OF
Mesa Grande reservation, where there
are 306 people, of whom q are so old
that they are helpless, writes Of having
visited seven of the reservations and
found the Indians in dreadful condi-
ton of want In all of them.
Children and women are almost
naked, and there Is not enough food In
many of the lodges to keep the inhab-
itants thereof alive through the win.
ter.
The Manzanita berries were failure
and the acorns dropped from the oak
trees in June because OF the lack OF
moisture.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-11-29
FRANCE URGES CLAIM.


Gunboats Remain Mt Shantak and he
fuse u 60-Per-Cent Compromise.
New York, Nov. 24--One thousand
Slack Flags have returned to Canton,
says a dispatch from Hongkong. AL
though the rebellion has subsidized In
the east river district the disturbed vii
layers are repudiating the rule Of the
mandarins, refusing to pay taxes.
The French are extremely active, re.
lying on the visits OF the gunboats az
an effective means of settling indemni.
ties. Three gunboats remain at Shan
tax to enforce claim OF 10000 taels
The mandarins offer so per cent which
has not been accepted. There are fears
OF fresh outbursts OF disaffection.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-11-29

Washington, ID. c., Nov. 24.--The
third assistant postmaster general has
Issued an order directing that, as Ha-
wall is now territory OF the United
States, with the domestic registration
system in full operation there, all
postmasters making up registered
mails must address them not only
with the postoffice name. but with that
Of the island on which the office is
located, and add the name OF Hawaii
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-11-29
Crossing the Rubicon.

Crossing the Rubicon' is taking a
step from which 1t is not possible to
recede. The Rubicon was a small
stream on the eastern side of Italy,
separating 1t from Cisalpine Gaul,
the province allotted to julius Caesar.
BY the laws of the republic, no COM
mander of any army could enter the
home provinces unless invited by the
senate. To cross the border was to
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-11-29
STAGE WHISPERS.

The Tiller Troupe of specialists. en-
yaged by the Hanlons. arrived by the
city OF Rome recently.
The tall clock that stands against
he wall in the kitchen scene OF THE
Dairy Farm" once belonged to the
grandfather of Charlotte Cushman.
John r. Rogers recently signed .
contract with Robert billiard for an
Engagement In London. which may
cad to q starring tour Of Africa ana
australia.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-11-29
SENATOR DAv s HUGH WORSE.
Minnesota Statesman is ut Crisis OF
Illness.

MINNESOTA Statesman Is Ut Crisis OF
Illness
Ct Paul Mimi, Nov. 3D., Stone,
the Physician in charge OF the case
of Senator G, X. Davis. held back the
regular night bulletin until 1915 this
morning, waen he issued the follow
ing:
Senator Davis condition is abcul
the same as at noon, except that his
Gelirium is much more acute"
The doctor made no statement as 70
temperature, pulse or respiration. Ac.
cording to the noon bullatin the SEN
ator's temperature was 50 rs degrees,
his pulse liz, and respiration 80. The
noon bulletin also announced that the
senator was not so strong as on yes
terday Taking the two bulletins to-
gether. 1t will be seen that the senator
Is considerably worse.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-11-29

Cleveland, o., Nov. Millionaire
Washington H. Lawrence, whose
daughter is the wife of Frank Wayland
Brown, the young detective agency
manager arrested in Chicago as some
of the alleged conspirators in the life
insurance fraud case based on the
death of Miss Defenbach few weeks
ago, died to-day from a broken arm.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-11-29
"Stick" in Soda Water Pays Tax.

into the soda water which he dispenses
from his fountain. The department
thought for two weeks and then an
nounced that, if the brandy, gin or
rum amounted to 2 per cent of the
soda water. the special tax must be
paid. But it won't have to be paid If
the rum is so small in quantity that
1t merely gives Flavor" to the wa
top
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-11-29
Tornado Hits Ohio Counties.

Columbus, o., Nov. 26.-Sps2ials to
the Dispatch tell of tornado which
swept over Delaware and Knox coun-
ties about 10 o'clock last night. The
damage is estimated at $4,000. The
path of the storm was only about a
quarter of mile wide. Hartford fair
grounds and buildings were badly
damaged.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-11-29
Born, Iieiress TO NiiIiions.

New York, Nov. 26--Mr. and Mrs.
William X. Vanderbilt, Jr., are rejoic-
ing over the birth to-day of girl
who viii become the heress to the
Vanderbilt. Jr., formerly Virginia Fair,
is ct the Vanderbilt residence, 667
Fifth avenue, and, according to all ac-
counts, mother and child are wen.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-11-29
Gives Up Cigarette Fight.

Dubuque, Iowa, Nov. 26.-An order
came to all tobacco dealers here to-day
to ship out OF the state at once their
entire stock Of cigarettes and cigarette
papers. The order came from the
American Tobacco Company, which
had been backing the dealers prior to
the decision of the United States gu
preme court few days ago.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-11-29

Caesar quarreled with Pompey he
hesitated to cross the Rubicon, but at
last, after anxious elaboration, he
spurred his horse across the stream,
and SO virtually declared a civil war.
From that time the phrase crossing
the Rubicon" has been adopted to
signify taking a step which is irrevoc-
able.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-11-29

Mexico, Mo-, Nov. 26.--In letter to
the editor of the Intell!gencer, received
to-day, w. J. Bryan says: Still be-
lieving in the principles set forth in
the Kansas City platform, shall con-
tinue to defend them, believing that
the American people will yet see the
necessity for the reputation Of Re
publican politics"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-11-29

ment on the Minneapolis experiment
is the general opinion among all
classes that the finest aldermanic
ticket on both sides that ever faced
the voters on election day was nomi-
mated.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-11-29

London, Nov. 25.-London hears dis
quieting news from the seat Of war in
South Africa to-day and the fear is
openly expressed that Lord Kitchener
will have to reconquer the Orang,
Free State before he can begin the
qualification of the Transvaal
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-11-29
c,.b. . Man with umbr.Ila.

Toledo. o., Nov. A.-Mrs. Frederick
Williams, a prominent widow OF Ash
tabula, O.. fogged George Close. q
well-known man OF gainesville. In
Huron street here to-day most unmer-
cifully. She knocked him into the mud
and then used an umbrella upon him
until she wore 1t out She had come
here In search Of the man and her
young daughter. Ida, pretty brunette,
who she says had been induced by the
man to elope with him. They had
been absent two days. The girl was
very penitent and said she never want
ed to See Close again.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-11-29

Boston, Mass, Nov. 26.-The torpedo
boat De Long was successfully
launched at Lawley's shipyard to-day.
Mrs. Mills of New York, daughter OF
Lieutenant-C Commander De Long, who
christened the boat yesterday, and a
large number of spectators were pres
ont
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-11-29
smllh nnd Donovan prau.

Wheeling, w. Va, Nov. 24.-Last
nights battle before the Metropolitan
Club between Mysterious" Billy
Smith and Mike Donovan resulted in
twenty-round draw. much to the dis
gust OF several hundred sports who
had placed their money pretty evenly.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-11-29
Chile mt Buffalo Fair.

Valparaiso, Nov. 26.-The Chilean
government has presented congress
with a bill providing for the expendi-
ture of 100000 for a proper Chilean
representation at the Buffalo eIposl-
ton
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-11-29

Memphis, Tenn, Nov. 26.-Before
the Phoenix Athletic club here, * ID"
McFadden of San Francisco knocked
out "Freckles" O'Brien Of New Orleans
in FIVE rounds. A large crowd wit
messed the fight, which was lively ex.
hibition.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-11-29
nowie Meeting is stormsd.

Leeds, England, Nov. 26.-The York;
shire college students to-day stormed'
a meeting of the followers os JOHN
Alexander bowie. the Zionist Of Chi
cago.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-11-29
smallpox Epidemic In Alaska.

Port Townsend, Wash, Dec. 90
With the advent of cold weather in
Alaska smallpox is spreading, accord
ing to reports brought by the steamer
Cottage City to-day.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-11-29

3,O00,0O acres new lands to open to settlement.
Subscribe for THE KlOwA CHIEF, devoted 10 in
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copy lOc Subscribers receive free illustrated book
ON Oklahoma. Morgan's Manual l2i0 PAGE Settlers
Guide) with nne sectional map. Sl.OO Map 25c Al.
above, $40 Address Dick 4. Morgan, Perry. o. r.
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Noted Canadian Nsnr poath.

Montreal, Que, Nov. rs. - Sir
Adolphe Caron, ex-Postmaster General
of Canada, is dangerously i'll in this
city and his life Is despaired Of
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-11-29

This question arises In the family
every day. Let us answer 1t today. Try
Jell-O, delicious and healthful dessert.
Prepared in two minutes. No boiling!
no baking! add boiling water and set
to cool. Flavors:-Lemon, Orange.
Raspberry and Strawberry. At your
grocers. 10 cts.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-11-29

II after Thanksgiving Day the appe-
tite is poor take Garfield Tea; 1t will
cleanse the system and stimulate the
annette.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-11-29
PEST P[R|LS IN CALIFORNIA
Thousands Of Diseased Chin2men
from Alaska
I'VE IN FILTH ON SHIPS.
Surgeon Sounds Alarm Report Sent to
Washington Tells OF Horrible Con-
ditions on Coast ycssels--sanitary Con-
dltions Unat for Publication.


Washington, d. c.. Nov. "a. -Eo-.i-
bic conditions existing among tho
Chinese aboard vessels in the Alaska
salmon canning industry are portray
ed in report which Assistant Sur
geon L. l.. Lumsden, at Angel island,
California, has Just made to the ma
rine hospital service. He says u num-
Der OF vessels have returned to San
Francisco bringing the story OF Sc
eral deaths of these Chinese workers.
He says thousands afflicted Chinese
haye recently returned to San Fran
cisco and imperiled public health.
There we no physicians aboard and
as rule no satisfactory account Of
the nature OF the illness was obtain
able from responsible persons.
In Bubonlc Plaques Grip.
These vessels" says the report,
sail from San Francisco in March and
April, each vessel taking about 125
Cainese to work at the canneries. Last
spring nearly 5000 Chinese We're taken
from San Francisco for this work. Blu
. bonic plague was known to exist In
their section OF the city at the time
OF their leaving, and no precautionary
measures to prevent an outbreak
among them were taken"
The assistant surgeon says he has
been unable to arrive at definite
conclusion as to the true nature of the
disease, as the symptoms. while re-
sembling them, are not entirely those
OF either scurvy or herlberi. The dis
ease probably Is one OF malrutritton,,
resulting from eXhausting labor, poor
quality Of food and filthy surround
ings.
Their Lot Is virtual Slavery.
These Chinese are recruited from
the poorest and toughest element of
Chinatown and are held in practical
slavery by the Chinese bosses who pro-
vide this labor" according to the re-
port. They often are worked eight
cen hours a day and live in barracks
in utter disregard Of cleanliness and
sanitation. The fish they eat fire.
uuSnlly 10 wen uuNdHCCu III P"'iihN'
ton. 1t Is difficult to conceive fully
Of the filthiness abroad. The Chinese
quarters are dark and damp ana the
sanitary conditions are unfit to print
white men on these vessels dis
claim responsibility for the conditions
under which the Chinese live, and
transact all business with them
through a Chinese foreman. the so.
called No. l man
Public Health Is Menaced.
give thousand of these Chinese re-
Gently have come into Chinatown, San
Francisco, and with their lowered vi
tallty would fall ready prey to plague,
cholera or any infectious disease, and
so menace public health
1t is urged that the coasting vessels
be made subject to the same law as
vessels engaged in deep-sea voyages.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-11-29

There is no more severe or stub
born pain than neuralgia. A remedy
that will cure it will cure any pain.
DIR. G. S. Stivers, dentist, Louisville.
KY, says: my wife suffered over
two years with very severe neuralgia.
which several physicians failed to re-
lieve. / then got Morley's Wonderful
Eight, which relieved her in five min
utes and soon effected permanent
cure. Sold by agent in every town.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-11-29
HoI EoR oKIAHnMAl

A bet of big steer against $50
coffin is registered at Edna, Kan.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-11-29
To Promote Good Digestion.

A pistol is doubly dangerous when
the owner is loaded.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-11-29

Thoughts on Forgiveness.
We pardon as long as we love-
Rochefoucauld.
who from crimes would pardoned
be, in mercy should set others free
v Shakespeare.
Pardon, not wrath, is Gods best at
tribute.-B. Taylor.
We hand folks over to Gods mercy
and show none ourselves.-George
Eliot.
1t is easier for the generous to for
give than for the offender to ask for
eiveness.-
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-11-29

The old, old joke about the wink at
the soda water fountain has received
a new lease of life from the stern and
unjocular department of internal rev.
enue. A few weeks ago one F. G.
Heinze, in the well-known and bust
ling metropolis of Mankato, Mimi,
asked the collector If he would have
to pay the special tax as retail liquor
dealer IL he put stick" occasionally
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-11-29
what Shall We Have for Dc...rt ,

The channel under the drawbridge
TO eternity never changes.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-11-29
NEURALGIA I,nnished.

Some people go around as if lifa
were a perpetual funeral.
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HILL OF CALVARY.

We assembled a flight OF steps 60 an
apartment or small chapel which Is
said 10 cover the Hill Of Calvary.
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plenty Of servants and preparations TO
serve three meals per day under the
supervision Of an experienced cook.
TENTS STRUCK,
The next morning, Feb. 24th our
tents were struck and we mounted our
horses, following our dTagomdn IN sim
gle file along the winding streets OF
Jaffa lined with crowds Of gazing
Arabs and Mussulmen. After leaving
the town we passed through extensive
and lovely orange and lemon groves
loaded with golden fruit and presently
reached the nowcry Plains OF sharon.
The atmosphere was sweet and balmy
the gorgeous sun spreading It's enliyen-
Ing rays upon the beautiful country
around. the morning lovely as ever
dawned upon the holy land OF PaIes-
tine. We felt that We were passing
over the land once occupied by the
children of Abraham the plains once
trod by the kings Of Israel with their
marshalled hosts, the land Of the apos-
ties and prophets. We were In FaIes-
tine, The Holy Land. The conscious
ness Of the fact was inspiring. Hour
after hour we rode onward in silent
and solemn meditation.
AUhuN = - ilbA II - Ati' W. l'AN'it'A Wa
tents in the valley OF Ajalon where we
spent the night. on the following
morning we moved forward, and soon
commenced ascending into a more ele-
. waited region Of country. About u
I'VE stopped to lunch.
. VIEW OF THE HOLY CITY.
One hours ride from our lunching
place will bring US 20 Jerusalem, We
move on and at length ascend an emil
.uence. and gaze on the Holy city
Jerusalem. Away to the right Is Mount
Zion, the city Of David, OF to our left
that lofty eminence with an aspect so
barren. Is the Mount Of Olives, once the
favorite resort OF our Savior, and the
spot last pressed by his sacred feet be-
fore He assembled into the presence Of
His Father. These interesting historic
scenes, with all their sacred assocla-
lions inspire thoughts and reflections
Impressive and solemn. Yes, there IS
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pend in this direction, and If they had
il would be discOuragng under the
present system OF taxation. An kinds
Of property are heavily taxed, and all
private and public enterprise Is dis
Couraged a direct tax is levied on
persons, cattle land and fruit trees;
tobacco and silk pay about forty-two
cents per pound. and all other articles
eight per cent, either in kind or mon.
ey
THE WAIL1NG PLACE.
Near where the temple formerly
stood, is a small paved area where the
Jews have been permitted during
many centuries, to approach the pre-
ciucts Of the site OF the temple of their
foreiathers and lament and wall over
the ruins and the desolation Of their
nation ana sanctuary In this retired
locality each Friday. Jews OF both
sexes, Of all ages and from every
quarter OF the world are seen weeping.
bathing the stones with their tears. and
lifting up their voices In long lamonta-
tons No one can witness this scene
without being taouched with feelings OF
the deepest sympathy and the poet
may well say:
"Oh, weep for those that wept by Ba-
bells stream,
Whose shrines are desolate. whose
land @ dream
Weep for the harp Of Judah's broken
spell,
Moun-whore their God had dwelt,
the god less dwell"
Among the variety Of objects which
claimed our attention while at Jeri-
SALEM was the Church Of the Holy
Sepulchre. II Is an extensive build
ing, with a host of sacred relics and
holy places, grouped together within
a few yards OF one another; among
others, the place Of the Savior's cruci-
aXion; the spot where his body was
anointed for burial; where the Virgin
stood, and witnessed the crucifxion;
the place where his body was draped
IN linen clothes; the rent in the rock
produced by the earthquake; the place
where the soldiers cast lots for his
raiment' the column to which he was
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small plains, low valleys and steep,
rugged rayines presenting panoram-
ic view, beautiful and sublime. Along
the western horizon runs long range
OF hills, about the same height as that
on which the city stands
MOUNT OF OLIVES.
The summit Of the Mount OF Olives
rises several hundred feet above the
city. afforded one of the most COM
mauding views Of Jerusalem and It's
SURROUNDINGS Here / spent a happy
hour surveying tho Holy city It's en-
vrons. and the endless objects of rare
and sacred interest, which formed the
magnificent scenery around. The high
walls around the city were prominent
with their square towers the M0sque
Of omar. with its magnificent dome,
Solomon's Temple, and the strong
square tower OF the church OF the Sep
ulcher. the massive towers OF the eta
del standing on the Hin Of Zion:
then in the distance long
line Of larger hills, and low broken
ranges OF mountains, with intervening
wales, plateaus and wild rayines-the
whole forming a marvellous picture OF
varied beauty and magnlficence. The
city Is almost surrounded with ceme-
teries. It seems there is a different one
for every sect.
in 1878 the city was supplied with wa
ter chiefly by means OF It's cisierns,
one for every house Of any Importance.
In oden times these were OF immense
capacity, and many were eXcavated IN
solid rock. IL Is stu a mystery how
so many were supplied with water.
SPRINGS WE'RE DRY
The Jewish rabbi, with whom we
conyersed. stated that many springs
and fountains, which formerly supplied
the inhabitants OF Jerusalem, had long
since ceased 20 flow, but he expected
the time was near when they would be
revived into living waters.
Tho population OF Jerusalem at that
time was about IS 600, Jews, MOham-
medans and Christians.
The political and financial condition
OF the Jewish population was not very
fattering or prosperous at that time,
The people were generally poor and OPP
pressed. without means or opportunity
of improving their circumstances. They
receive large contributions from Eu-
rope and America. TO aid IN objects Of
charity, and In making small improve
ments in the way OF public buildings.
In our interview with the chief rabbi,
we learned that foreign influence Is
operating, IN a small measure. In their
favor towards sOftening the feelings
and moderating the rules OF the Turk
ish authorities; that they are allowed
TO purchase and hold title to real es-
tate; but they have no money TO sx-
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Jerusalem Where Jesus lived and
taught and was crucfed, where he
cried 1T is finished and bowed His
head and died We slowly and thought
fully wind our way down the hill pass
ing the Russian buildings and other
prominent establishments, until we
reach the city and enter our encamp-
ment.
After remaining one day at JeYusa-
lem, according to program, Feb, 27th
we struck our tents resumed our sad
dies, and started on an excursion Of
three days. We made detour over
miserable, rocky, tortuous path Of
some three miles. 70 the Pools Of Solo
mon, From this point we continued
our course over rocky ridges, follow
Ing q narrow. winding trail TN we
reached Bethlehem, the birthplace Of
our Savior,
CHURCH OF THE NATIVITY.
The Church Of the Nativity is about
the only attraction, We entered II
and followed a winding staircase TO the
Grotto Of the Nativity. which Is bril-
liantly lighted with about thirty silver
lamps, kept continually burning. The
floor is laid with precious marbles A
white marble slab placed in the pave
meut. set around with jasper in the
center Of which Is q silver sun is en-
clrcled with the following words He
de Nirgine Maria Jesus Christus Natus
Est, !. @. Here Jesus Christ was born
Of the Virgin Mary. Though we had
scruples respecting this being the iden.
teal spot Il represented, still these
words, In connection with the peculiar
circumstances around, produced i'm
pressions never to be forgotten. Near
by was pointed out the place where the
wise men stood while presenting the
Royal Infant myrrh and frankincense.
a little distant from this we were
shown an altar. which Is said % in
dictate the place where twenty thousand
children. murdered by Herods order,
were buried, now called, on this ac-
count, "1he Altar OF the Innocents.' A
painting directly over II represents the
massacre.
NEAR BETHLEHEM.
We stopped to lunch In an olive or
chard a short distance from Bethlehem,
an enclosure called 1.-The Shepherds
Field" where the shepherds watched
their noCks by night when the angels
appeared TO them and announced the
grand and glorious event
From here the whole country Is bar
rem and rocky, heritage here and there
sufficient only for the sustenance OF
sheep and goats The mountain scene
~. how ever was beautiful and sublime.
The following day our path extended
over high, barren, rocky ridges. through
a wild, desolate region, skirtinE fearful