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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-21
YELLED WAR nd q
Members OF Foreign Legation hprisoned
at pelXinC.

Members OF Foreign Legation hprisoned1
at Peking.
LONDON. June l6.-This is t. situa-
ton in Cuina as it appears , the
Shanghai correspondent of theDaily
Express:
1T is really state OF yelled var.
The members of the foreign legations
in Picking are virtually prise ers, md
the Chinese troops are only restraihd
from attacking them by fe OF tie
legation guards. IN
meanwhile. the ministers are alto
gether unable to commun cate with
the officers commanding tie relief
column. which is making an enforced
and isolated halt between Tiep Tsin
and Picking. The walls of the capital
are guarded by 100, 600 imperial troops.
The gates are heavily defended with
modern guns. General 'Tung. acting
under orders from the empress dow
ager. says no more foreign troops shall
enter the sacred city.
son Monday the ministers sent de-
mand to the tsung-li-yamen that the
gates be opened, declaring that other
wise the foreign troops would enter
forcibly. To this no reply was given.
A second message went unanswered or
had not been answered when the latest
news left Picking.
"Sir Claude MacDonald's latest mes
sage says that the legations are capa-
bic of sustaining an effective defense
unless attacked in force"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-21
TO GIVE HOPE OF AUTONOMY.


Philadelphia Platform Plank on Fxpan-
sion to Declare Liberal Policy. +
CHICAGO, June 13.-Walter Wellman,
the Washington correspondent of the
Times Herald, sends that paper the
following dispatch:
Retention of the Philippines with
local self government and autonomy
to follow as rapidly as possible under
American sovereignty.
endorsement of the administrations
general policy of the government of
our insular possessions as exemplitied
in the legislation for Porto Rico and
the appointments of civil officials
there, but without any specific declar-
alton of colonialism.
"Denuncation of trusts and a de-
mand for their suppression, accom-
panied by carefully drawn distinct
ion between corporations which are
not trusts or monopolies and corpor-
atoms which are trusts or monopolies
in restraint of free competition.
These are the striking features of
the republican platform to be adopted
by the Philadelphia convention.
THAT platform is now in writing,
SO far as its chief sections are con-
cerned. The important planks have
been drawn and polished by such sem
ators as Allison, Foraker, Hanna.
Lodge and Fairbanks, and have been
submitted to President Mckinley for
his approval"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-21

CHICAGO, June l6.-The followiGg
statement by Chairman Jones, of the
democratic national committee, was
published. by the Tribune:
Il believe that Colonel William j.
Bryan will carry every state he car
ried in 1896. and moreover will carry
Kentucky and Maryland. lie has a
splendid chance in Indiana, Ohio and
New York. The great fight will be
in New York and Ohio. and we have
gained in both states since the last
national campaign. The Pacific coast
is st onger today for Colonel Bryan
than in 1896. Kansas and Colorado
will be carried, and the situation in
the two Dakotas is most encourag-
inc"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-21

Made to Iowa Loan and Trust Compal
for Railroad Building.

Made to Iowa Loan and Trust Company
for Railroad Building.
Dies MONIES, June l6.-The Iowa
Loan and Trust Company has become
trustee for the Gulf Il Manitoba rail-
road, which is Minnesota corpora
ton organized for the purpose of
building a railroad from Duluth to the
south, and has been granted trust
deed for SCI 900, 900 to cover an issue
of bonds which will be iss ued for the
purpose of building the road. The
Gulf & Manitoba road was incorpor-
ated some three or four years ago, and
includes among its incorporators Frank
Campbell, Samuel Compton and other
Des Moines men. Little was done
with the road in the past, but il is
said now that it will be pushed. A
corps of engineers is said to be in the
field in various parts of Iowa and Min
nesota, surveying the most suitable
route for the road from Duluth to
Kansas City, which are the proposed
terminals of the road. Under the
trust deed some bonds have already
been issued and disposed of for the
purpose of commencing operations on
the road and bearing the first expense.
The trust company will handle the
bonds and will find market for the m
if the road assumes the appearance of
a reality in the future.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-21
BULLER FORCES A MEX.
Enemy Makes a Hard Fight and British
Losses are Heavy.

LONDON, June l3.-The war Office
posts the following dispatch from
Gen. Butler:
Headquarters in Natal, June H.
We forced Almonds Mex today. 1t is
not on the map but is the latest defile
to Charleston flats. The enemy was
in considerable force, with several
guns in position. Brunt of fighting
fell upon the Second Dorsets, who
carried the position at the point of
the bayoDet, and the Third Cavalry
brigade, who were heavily attacked
on our right from very broken
country round Ikelini mountains. /
hope our casualties are less than 100,
which considering the extreme length
of the position, is much less than
expected The whole attack was di-
rected by IIildyard, whose dispositions
were extremely good. The artillery,
the Tenth brigade, and the Third Cav
airy brigade did most Of the work"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-21

A very large attendance has charac-
terized the Paris exposition ever since
the formal opening. The American at
tendance is much larger than was an
ticipated. President Loubet OF the
French republic, attends every dedica-
ton made necessary by the delayed
completion and throwing open to the
public of the various buildings. The
two palaces of fine arts were opened,
with pictures by several hundred Am
erican artists prominently displayed.
American sculptors have fine dis
play, while architects, engravers, and
miniature painters have separate
section. 1t is claimed that America
excels in all the arts except sculpture.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-21

BURLINGTON, June 14.-Grief-strick
en- over the death of her lover, Miss
Cassie Jones, highly respected young
lady of Burlington, swallowed the con-
tents of an eight-ounce bottle of ear
bolic acid, calmly undressed herself
and went to bed to die. Miss Jones
suffered terribly from the burns and
the internal effects of the poison, and
in spite of the efforts of the physician,
she died. The cause of Miss Jones
suicide is directly traceable to the
death of her lover, David Ueaton.
which had just occurred.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-21

LONDON, June l7.-Reports just re-
ceiyed here from the White House
Harrison expedition to Abyssinia,
which safely returned to Mombasa. on
the east coast of Africa, June 10, show
that the explorers found the districts
around Lakes Rudolph and Stephanie
deserted, the inhabitants having either
died or left the country. 1t is added
that the kraals were discovered to be
full of skeletons.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-21

CEDAR RAPIDS, June ls.-At the
school of instruction in small arms
practice at the state range, the team
of the Fifty-first Iowa took first prize
for total scores, and Corporal Charles
Hairless of Troope A, was given an i'm
proved Remington rifle for the best
individual work. The team of the
Fifty-first made total score of 90s,
the Fifty-second followed with s97,
Forty-ninth, SOS; and Fiftieth, 500.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-21
ROBERTS HEARD FROM.
Fights a Battle with Boths which Re.
suits In u Draw.

Fights Battle with Boths which Re-
suits In Draw.
LONDON, June li.-After a week of
silence, Lord Roberts has been heard
from. HIS line of communication has
been practically restored by means of
a complete victory gained by Generals
Methuen and Kitchener over General
DeWet at Rhenoster river. The Boer
camp was captured and the burghers
scattered in all directions. Lord Rob-
erts, ON beng notified of the cutting
of his line of communications, sent
General Kitchener in all haste to join
General Methuen. On Monday Lord
Roberts attacked General Botha, who
was in strong force fifteen miles south
east of Pretoria. After strenuous OPP
position the British forces gained con-
siderable ground, but General Botha,
when Lord Roberts left the field, was
still indicated. All was quiet at
Pretoria and Johannesburg. Lord
Roberts says the government need
hare no apprehension about the secur-
ity of the army in South Africa, as it
will not take long to remedy the re-
verses and repair the railroad.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-21
FOUGHT WITH THE BOXERS.
Foreign Forces Win Victory on The
Way to PekIn,

LONDON, June l3.-Sixteen British
marines accommodating in advance of
the international column marching to
Pekin, were attacked by 1000 Boxers.
The marines kept up hot fire as thew
retreated, and when finally reinforced
from the column attacked the Boxers.
whose losses were estimated at forty.
The Boxers fed and the Europeans,
following up their success, cleared two
villages. The European expedition
numbers a,0i4 as follows: British,
12s; Americans, l0i; Japanese, So;
Italian 40 and Austrian 25.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-21

1t is we'll known that Mrs. Emmons
Blaine has made munificent provision
for establishing the Chicago Institute,
with the twofold object of providing
ideal educational conditions from
kindergarten to college and Offering to
teachers the best advantages for pro-
fessional training. One feature of the
enterprise which is not often men
toned is of much Importance. After
the staff of instruction was appointed,
the twenty-six men and women who
comprise the staff were placed under
salaries and were allowed year foD
maturing their own qualifications be-
fore being called to their respective
chairs. Most of them are now pursu-
ing special studies at universities.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-21
ST. LOUIS STRIKE ABOUT ENDED.
To submit Question of ReInsta tement of
Employees to Arbitra ton.

Employees to Arbitra ton.
ST. LOUIS, June l6.-By practically a
unanimous vote the local union or
street railway employees of the transit
company out on strike decided to
submit the matter of Reinstatement of
employees to arbitration. by the same
vote the executive committee of the
union was empowered to negotiate
with the company to make final set
Element without referring the matter
back to the union. This action was
brought about through the influence
of Samuel Gompers, president of the
American Federation of Labor.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-21
Chicago Misses Two Millions.

CHICAGO, H., June l9.-Chicago's
federal census rolls will stop just short
of 2,OO0,0 900 names, according to the
men who counted the noses. Esti-
mates built on approximate returns
of the men, women and children cata.
logued in the thirty-iive wards dur
ing the last fortnight varied when the
count virtually WAS finished, between
1 900, 900 and $50. 600
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-21
RUSSIA is DETERMINED.
evidently Insists ON the Dismem bermens
of China.

of China.
LONDON, June IA special dispatch
from Shanghai says:
"A report has reached here that the
British, American and Japanese min
listers favor the restoration of Emperor
Kwang Su, but that the French and
Russian ministers insist upon the
powers taking charge of China. 1t is
further reported that the respective
divisions of the country have already
been assigned. The belief is that the
withdrawal of the British ships from
Yang Tse-Kiang is an indication of
Great Britain's disclaimer of the
sphere theory
Later reports from Tien Tsin con-
firm the news of the burning of the
Japanese legation, but the rumor that
a minister has been murdered is not
confirmed. Fifteen hundred Russians
with four guns have arrived outside of
Picking. This makes 1000 Russians
who have landed.
at is regarded as certain that the
Japanese government will take active
steps concerning the murder of the
chancellor of the japanese legation"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-21

YOKOHAMA, June l6.-The murder of
the japanese chancellor of the legation
at Picking by the Chinese imperial
troops has aroused keen feeling in
Japan. The press urges the govern
ment to exact ample reparation. Eight
warships are to be sent to Taku.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-21

During the past winter, which has
been marked by uncommonly high
temperatures in the Northern Hemis-
phere, a similar elevation of temper
AZURE appears to have occurred in the
Southern Hemisphere, which, of
course, has its summer when we have
our winter. In South America, South
Africa and Austria exceedingly hot
weather was experienced while our
part of the world was enjoying a mild
winter.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-21

The studies of the zodiacal light
made at sea lead Mr.. F. ]. Bayldon,
formerly of the British navy, to re-
mark that the air over the Pacific
Ocean appears clearer and better
adapted for celestial observation than
that lying over the Atlantic Ocean.
Honolulu is admirably situated for
clearness of air, and it may become an
important outpost in astronomy. 1t
has already been selected as one OF
the chief points for the study OF the
vibrations of the earth.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-21

CoNsTA STISoPLE. June l6.-The
United States legation has not yet re-
ceived reply to its note regarding
the indemnity question handed to the
porte May II, and Mr.. Griscom, United
States charge d'affaires, is making
verbal representations to the govern
ment and pressing for solution of
the matter
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-21

ST. LoUIs. June ls.-Samuel Comp.
ers. president Of the Amer ii, an Fedora
ton of Labor, announced that nego-
tiations between the st. Louis Transit
Company and the strikers union, look
ing to settlement of the strike on the
basis proposed by the union in mass
meeting Friday, were off, and that the
fight will now be waged to the end.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-21

The establishment of international
telegraphs and telephones has made
possibly direct dialogues between the
foreign offices of different govern
ments. A writer in the National Re-
view sees herein a tightening of the
duties of diplomatic functionaries and
a possible diminution of their import
ance. The world is becoming one
neighborhood.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-21
SAMPSON GETS THE GLORY.
Court OF Claims Decides That He Com.
manded at santiago.

manded AT santiago.
WASHINGTON, June 1.-The United
States court of claims passed upon the
suit of Admiral Sampson and others
under his command at Santiago for
prize money on account of the destruc-
tion of the Spanish fleet. The court
declares that Sampson was commanders
in-chief and Schley commanding Of
ficer OF a division of squadron thereof,
on duty under orders of Sampson.
The Spanish squadron was found by
the court inferior to the American
force and a bounty of 800 therefore
awarded for every officer and man
under Admiral Cervera's command.
The total amount Of bounty money
allowed is slG6, 700, of which Sampson
will receive Ss,335 and Schley about
$4,000. Besides finding that Sampson
was in command during the battle, the
court declares that the New York was
among the war vessels engaged.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-21

ST. LOUIS, June I6.-The police de-
partment has withdrawn from all the
cars and power houses of the st. Louis
Transit company and returned to
their regular beats. The Transit COM
pany continues to augment its force
of non-union employees and its trans
portation facilities at a ratio that
promises to see the system in full
swing before many more days have
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-21

Heavy is the burden of poetic ances-
tors which weighs on the little son re-
Gently born to the Hon. Neville Lyt-
ton, heir-presumptive to the earldom
of Lytton. Through his father he is
grandson of Owen Meredith and great
grandson of Bulwer Lytton, and
through his mother great-grandson Of
Lord Byron and grandson of Wilfrid
Blunt.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-21
BLISS OUT OF THE RACE.
The Iowa Mans Chances Are Improving
Daily.

New York, June 16.-General
Grosvenor, of Ohio, who is in town,
says about the vice-presidency that
there will be no stampeding in the
convention for Roosevelt.
"Who do / think will be Mr.. McKIn-
ley's running mate? j favor Delivers
nomination. / hear that Mr.. Bliss is
out of it. That is his own wish ana
it will be respected"
Senator Marcus A. Hanna, who has
been running things here up to date,
has been talking Senator Allison of
Iowa and Cornelius n. Bliss of New
York. lie now says that both men
are out of the question,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-21

A military expert says, in Harpers
Weekly, that the number of wagons
and animals required to supply an
army increases in geometrlc ratio with
each days march from the base. The
statement makes it easier to under
stand why forces can be moved so
much more rapidly in the offices of
sensational newspapers than in the
aeld.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-21
MAYOR BRINGS SUIT.
Mayor Phillips, of Ottumwa, Want
$4,000 Damages.

$1,000 Damages.
OTTUMwA, June 1s.-Mayor Phillips
thinks his wife's affections are worth
in the neighborhood of $1,000, and by
his attorneys, Blake & Hall, has filed
a petition in the Poweshiek county
district court at Montezuma, asking
judgment against George NJ. Spooner,
of Grinnell, for that amount, and al
leging as a cause of action that Spooner
did debauch his wife, thereby alienat-
ing her affection from the mayor, her
lawful husband,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-21
WOULDN'T TAKE SECOND PLACE.
Admiral Dewey Says He Is MOI a Candi-
date for Nice-PresIdent.

Aumirai DeWey says ne N NO. Sanui-
date for Nice-President.
WASHINGTON, June l6.-Admiral
Dewey, when seen by an Associated
Press representative and asked
whether he would define his position
relative to the presidential NOM
ination, replied with his usual
frankness:
Il never contemplated being n can
didate for vice-president. | am not a
candidate for nomination to that Of
flee and would not accept the nomina-
ton if offered. My position is un.
changed. i stand where have stood
for the past three months"
Thus it will be seen that the admiral
had no second string to his bow when
he made the announcement that he
was a candidate for president if the
people of the country wished him to
be,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-21
KAISER WINS HIS POINT.
Bundesrath Passes Navy Bill to Increase
Germany's Navy.

BERLIN, June 1.-THE bundesrath
has approved the navy bill and the
measures providing means to carry out
the projected plans as already passed
by the reichstag. Emperor William,
who is said to be delighted at the re
suit, has signed the bill, and tn
Reichsanzeiger will Immediately pub
lish il, thus making it law. 1t is re-
ported that the kaiser, when news
that the bill had passed was wired him,
exclaimed: "Now we know where we
stand. At last there is solid bottom
under ones feet"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-21
Col. Hepburn by AccIamatIon,

CREsTON, June l5.-Corgressman
Hepburn was renominated by accla.
nation by the republican congressional
convention of the Eighth district,
Resolutions were adopted approving
Hepburn's work on the canal bill and
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-21
MLEAN SENDS CASH FOR BRYAN.
Gives $4,000 to Campaign Fund and
VIII Try for FOraker's Seat.

VIII Try for Forsker's Seat.
COLUMBUS, Ohio, June LIT is
learned that John r. Mclean has sent
his pers onal check for Se5, 200 to w. j.
Bryan, to be used in the campaign.
The check was sent as an evidence of
good will, and the information is pos
tive, coming only second-handed from
Mr.. Mclean. 1t was also learned that
Immediately upon his return from
Europe Mr.. Mclean will try to secure
the nomination of Mclean democrats
to the Legislature, to be elected year
idea of carrying the legislature for the
democrats and being elected senator as
Mr.. Foraker's successor.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-21
By ID. @ MOTT.
AUDUBON,

Lillian Russell Indignantly denies
that she is engaged to William C..
Whitney. Miss Russells denial was
the first news of the matter that got
into general circulation.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-21
NJ. Ii. DAVIS FOR COMMANDER.
Iowa q. A. X. Encampment Elects
Officers.

DAVENPORT, June lathe twenty
sixth annual epcampment of the
Grand Army of the Republic, depart
ment of Iowa, had 1900 soldiers in
the parade. The following officers
were elected: Commander, NJ. Ii. Dav-
is, of Sioux City; senior vice comman-
der, Il. E. McCardy, Hazelton; Junior
vice commander, Lawrence Schoon-
over, Anamosa; medical director, l..
d. Mccoy, Algona; chaplain, Rev. p.
Il. West. The next encampment will
be held at Dubuuue
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-21
Society Belle Commits Suicide

OTrUMwA, June 1s.--At Moulton,
May Fields, a society belle, took chic
reform and then drowned herself in a
pond. Her lover was drowned at the
same spot one wear ago.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-21
BRYAN is RENOMINATED.
He Has Secured sufficient Instructed
Delegates.

CHICAGO, June 15.-By the action Of
the democratic state conventions in
California, Missouri, Kentucky, Geor.
gia and Vermont, Hon. w. J. Bryan is
assured of the nomination for the
presidency on the democratic ticket.
The instructions given delegates by
those five states carry Bryan's vote, it
is believed, considerably over the two.
thirds necessary to nominate him
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-21
DEMOCRATS WIN.
Kentucky Court Gives Minor State Onces
to Beckham's Followers.

FRANKFORT, Ky, jane 1.-THE
court of appeals entered an order sus-
tanning in part the motion of Attorney
General Breckenridge in minor state
contests. The effect of the decision
puts the democratic state officials in
possession of the Offices and buildings
Immediately.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-21

An Arizona man is only half para
Iyzed from the bite of ella monster;
which suggests that the creature Is
just half as poisonous as four or five
drinks of Arizona whisky.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-21

Envoy Fischer, in a recent speech,
placed the Boer strength in all at be-
tween $4,000 and 10000 men. That
such a small army as this should hold
the greatest empire in the world at
bay for eight months will hereafter
rightly be regarded as one of the most
brilliant and notable exploits in the
annals of patriotism and heroism.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-21

Fire insurance experts report that
the last year has been one OF great fire
losses. They think the moral haz-
ard" as the risk of people burning
their own property to get the insur-
ance money is called, was probably
smaller than usual on account of the
good times. When buildings are pref
ty we'll occupied there is less tempta-
ton to commit the offense than in a
period of stagnation. Just now, cleo
tricity comes in for a good share Of
the blame for fires. AS cause, 1t
operates for the most part out of sight.
behind walls and under floors.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-21

Work has been begun ON replacing
the slate roof of the state house that
is that portion of it which the recent
wind storm tore off. Sheets were torn
off on the northwest, southwest and
southeast corners and the splintered
slate scattered all over the ground
The repairs will cost about $500.