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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-19
EXPECT MUCH FROM CHAFFEE.
Eriends Sure That He VIII Do Quick
Work In China.

Washington, July 1.-THE plans of
the war department for feeding the
army in China are being gradually
formulated. 1t has been decided that
all troops destined for Nagasaki, with
probability of service in China, shall
carry sixty days rations, which will
be landed with them. Transports
ton for this amount of stores will be
furnished at once, so that the Amer
lean contingent will be able to make
n prompt move forward, should it be-
come necessary to act in semi-inie-
pendence with the allied forces. A
great deal of Impotence is expressed
at the department in the slow move
ment of the allies, and personal
friends of General Chaffee feel conf
dent that if he is given free hand
from Washington he will inaugurate
decided movement Immediately on
his arrival, in the event that this has
not been anticipated by Colonel Lis
cum, although the latter is handicap
ped by a very meager force. Manila
will be utilized as a base for all sup
plies, and the commissary depart
ment has enough material there to
meet any immediate demands from
the Chinese contingent. A transport
will be put in service for regular
weekly run with supplies between
Manila and Taku, seven days distant,
which will form the base on Chinese
soil
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-19

1t took SO much money to pay the
salaries of municipal officials in st
Joseph, Mo-, that there was little OF
none left for new streets and other
improvements. The oficeholders want
ed to meet the emergency by increas-
ing the taxes, but the mayor thought
he saw a better way. and filled many
of the high priced offices with business
men and others who could afford to
serve without salaries. Then, we are
told, the street department doomed"
1t does not follow that this would al
ways be wise thing to do, but there
is no question Of the soundness of the
general principle that limiting ones
expenditure may serve the same pur'
pose as increasing ones income.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-19
ENDS HIS LIFE WITH DYNAMITE.
Carpenter Winds Up n Debauch by
Blowing on His Head.

Fort Dodge, July &c. johnson, n
carpenter and mason, blew off his
head at Pomeroy with dynamite. The
tragedy occurred in the Roman Cath
Ole cemetery, about half mile from
town. He had been drinking for sew
eral days, and it is thought he was
afraid to so home. He bought stick
of dynamite and went out to the
cemetery, where the deed was done.
Evidently he put the dynamite in his
mouth. His head was blown into
atoms and one hand, the one with
which he probably lighted the match,
was also blown off. He was unmar-
ried and leaves two brothers.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-19

Discussing a bill in the house OF
commons for the legislative reform OF
the drama, a distinguished English
statesman insisted that reform could
come from but one source, public
opinion. Improper jests and songs, il
men and women would avoid laughing
at them, would speedily fall into dis
use. AS a good example Of the force
of public opinion, the American COM
missioners to The Hague Peace Con-
ference last summer refer to over one
thousand kilograms, letters, and me-
MORALS of sympathy received by them.
The fact that the whole American ma
ton was backing its commissioners
had a most important bearing in the
council, and was the means of COM
pletely reversing the attitude toward
international arbitration Of one great
European nation.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-19
ExnECr TROUBLE WITH INDIANS.
Isettlers in Minnesota Arm Themselves
and Prepare for Outbreak.

and Prepare for Outbreak.
Solway, Mimi, July 14.-The dan
ger of an outbreak by the Blanket
indians on Red Lake is increasing.
IThe Indian police from the agency
have gone over to the point where
the Blankets are holding their war
dance and it is expected trouble win
ensue. Bulletins in Chippewa have
been posted, warning all friendly In
tdians and whites to remain away
from the point or suffer the conse-
Iquences. Twenty mounted men left
Solway and proceeded to the agency
ito take. instructions from Indian
Agent Mercer. The men are all well
armed and carry extra ammunition
which will be distributed among the
settlers. A petition will be sent to
Governor Lind tomorrow asking that
a detachment of state troops be sent
to Red Lake at once. The Indians
keep up their war dances and their
shouts can be heard for three miles
at frequent intervals. They discharge
their rifles in the air. 1t is said that
q large body of reds from the north
ern part of the state had joined with
the Blankets and small bands of In
dians are joining the main body hour
~. 1t is estimated that the entire
force numbers over 300 at present.
The squaws and papooses have been
sent north and only the young bucks
remain at the point. The white set
tiers at the point are preparing for
IN attack. The Indians at the agency
aays assured the whites of their sup
port, but it is thought that many of
them are going over to the Blank
rters. Nothing has been heard from
captain Mercer since his departure
for the lake and fears are entertained
for his safety.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-19

Washington, July 15.-Secretary
Root in discussing the coming con-
.stitutional convention in Cuba ex-
pressed himself quite positively on the
question of annexation. He said that
the subject of annexation or any
iother subject for that matter, might
he brought up before the convention,
but that in his opinion Cuban annexa-
tion if it came at all was not immi-
nent just now. He said: "Under the
congressional declaration we are in
honor bound to give them independ-
ence first. If, subsequently. they
wish annexation, that is matter for
them to determine"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-19

In December, 1899, the Hon. Sho Ne
motto brought forward a bill, in the
lower house Of the imperial diet Of
Japan, forbidding the smoking of to-
bacco by persons under IS years OF
age, imposing a fine not only upon
offenders, but also upon those selling
to such persons. The bill was referred
to committee. This committee. after
a full discussion of the merits of the
question, reported favorably, making
the age 20 instead of is. On the 18th
1t was passed, most of the leading
members of the house heartily APPROX
ing the bill. From this 1t is easy to
reason why Japan is becoming the
great nation of the far east.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-19
ASSEMBLY IN FULL SWING.
All Chatauqus Branches Were Active
WednesdaY.

Des Moines, July midland Chau-
tauqua, session of 1900, opened Tues
day. Assuming that the first day is
criterion, the session will be sur
passing successful. Nevertheless, the
hope that no one in all the city will
miss the treats afforded at Chautau-
qua park during the next two weeks
springs continuous in the hearts of
the managers. The grounds and audi
forum are reallydecoratedthis year;
In semi-circle west, north and east
of the auditorium there are arches,
bearing trees and fountains of vari-
colored globes in which the illumina-
ton at night shines brilliantly. These
arches remind the observer of the
gala days of Semi ON Sed illumination
down town. Inside the auditorium
there is an abundance of patriotic
decoration, flags and bunting being
worked into designs of many des-
criptions and the stage being embef-
lished with q bust of General Grant
and a picture of George Washington.
The interior of the building is in
yiting. Added to the talent which, in
exceptional measure, the management
has arranged to occupy the stage, the
visitor is satisfied and pleased.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-19
Through the death of David Dwight

Through the death of David Dwight
Wells of Norwich, Conn, Harvard
University, Williams College and the
City Library of Springfield, Mass, will
each receive $4,000. Mr.. Wells was
born in Norwich. He was an extern
sive traveller and had wide reputa-
ton as a playwright and author. For
several years he lived in London, Eng
land, being assistant secretary of the
American Legation during the second
administration of President Cleveland.
1t was while living in England that he
secured the material for his most sue
cessful book, Her Ladyship's Ele-
phant," which was published some
time ago, and also for his most recent
work, "His Lordships Leopard,
which has appeared within the last
few months.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-19

Fort Dodge, July 14.-Ed Early,
flagman at the Farley street crossing
of the illinois Central, proved himself
a hero to the admiring public of
Fort Dodge by risking his own life
to save the lives of four others. A
lady with four little ones was driv-
ing a carriage up the hill to cross the
tracks and neither saw the on-coming
express train nor the frantic signals
of the young fagman. Just as the
horses had set foot on the track, with
the roaring engine not a half dozen
PAGES away, Ed Early sprang into the
almost certain jaws of death, seized
the horse by the bride and forced it
back upon its launches, just as the
train few by, grazing his back.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-19
DEATH OF BARON KETrELER.
Killed by Shot Either From Mob or
the Soldiers.

Washington, July 1.-THE japanese
legation has received dispatch from
Toxic, giving briefly the details of
the assassination of Baron Won Ket-
teller at Picking and the fighting
around Tien Tsin. The dispatch was
sent from Toxic July 4, but was in
some way subject to great delay
around the Siberian route. 1t states
that the German minister was killed
by shot, and that it is not known
whether the mob element or the sol-
diery is responsible for the shooting.
The japanese report of the fighting
around Tien Tsin is similar to that
already conveyed in the press dis
patches.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-19
MABEL sCHOFIELD's MURDER.
Governor Shaw VIII Issue a Proclama-
tion Offering a $500 Reward.

Des Moines, July Ex-Governor
Shaw will offer reward for the muir
derers of Mabel Schofield. The
amount win probably be $500. The
decision of the governor to take this
step in the hope of locating the per-
sons who took the life of the young
Macksburg girl last fall is made upon
the urgent request of some of the
prominent citizens of Des Moines,
who have been in conference with the
governor at the state house frequent
ly during the past few weeks. Evil
dence that would tend to show that
the girl was foully dealt with has
been placed before the governor, and
he has finally determined to take a
hand in the matter in his official cap
acity as chief executive of the state.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-19

A convict in Sing Sing prison, who
was in the bird business in New York
and has made the tanning Of birds a
study, has, while temporarily engaged
at work outside the north prison wall
caught and tanned a young robin. The
bird comes to him when he whistles to
Il and perches itself upon his finger
Sometimes it goes with him to his cell
at night, and perches on his book.
shelf. 1t is entirely at home in the
prison. In the morning 1t goes out
with him and stays around while he il
at his work.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-19

Sioux City, July l3.-UnIess the sa-
loonkeepers of the city take out their
screens and wine rooms, the Anti-Sa-
loon league, of which the ministers OF
the city are the most prominent and
active members, will brIlg injunction
suits. A few weeks ago the league
gave notice that the screens must so,
but the liquor men have been SLOW
in complying with the order, and the
injunction statutes probably will ne
resorted to.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-19

New York, July 14.-A dispatch 10
the Journal and Advertiser from Che
Foo July 8, says: Great joy reigns in
Che Foo, inspired by the safe arr
val of every white missionary and
every native preacher in the Tien Tsin
district hitherto unaccounted for.
The steamer Shin Fling of Chinese
registry but differed by American and
English brought in the refugees.
They report that more than 5000
refugees to Tien Tsin and Taku have
been rescued from certain death by
the allied forces of the powers.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-19
ROBBERS MAKE BIG HAUL.
Hold Up u Train In Kentucky and Get
Over $4,000.

Paducah, KY, July 1.-THE Him
dis Central fast train from New Or
leans TO Chicago was held up and
robbed two miles south of Wickliffe.
The train was tagged, and when
stopped, six bandits, after knocking
the fireman in the head with revolt
yer, and injuring him badly, cut off
the engine and express car, and ran
mile and a half down the road.
They blew the express safe, securing
all the valuables. They left the en-
CINE and car and crossed into Mis-
souri,. They dropped package con-
tanning seven hundred dollars, but
got away with ten thousand. The
passengers were not molested.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-19

Tennessee cotton planters are send
ing out large orders for turkeys in an
effort to save the crop from destruc-
ton from grasshoppers, which have
appeared this season in enormous
numbers. This turkey eats all the
time he is awake and prefers grosshop-
pers to anything else, while grass
hopper diet results in wonderfully fine
turkeys.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-19

Washington, July 12.-"On account
of the high price of other meat, not
only horse meat, but also dog meat,
is used by the people as an article of
food in Germany" says Consul Gen
eral Guenther at Frankfort, in re-
port to the state department. The
new meat inspection bill, says the
consul general, does not adequately
protect the consumer against bad
meats, but excludes many first-class
products from the country. The con-
sumption of horse meat, he says, is
OH the increase.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-19
GERMAN TREATY CLOSED.
Secretary Hay and Ambassador Hol
Ieben Sign Reciprocity Arrangement.

Washington, July 1.-THE long ex7
pected reciprocity arrangement be-
tween the United States and Germany
has been effected Secretary Hay and
the German ambassador have sub
scribed to the convention, and Presi-
dent Mckinley will issue his procla-
nation putting the new duties in,
force in the course of few days.
The arrangement is generally similar
in terms TO the first arrangement
made with France, and abates duties
on still wines, ARGOS, paintings and
statuary from Germany entering the
United States. 1t does not require
the approval of the senate, being
drawn under section of the Ding
lev act
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-19

Quebec, July 1.-THE steamship
Mont Blanc of the French line, plying
between Quebec and Havre, was
stopped at the Crosse Isle quarantine
station, thirty-fve miles below Que.
bee, with several cases of smallpox
of severe type on board. Her pass.
engers are entirely steerage, and are
mostly foreigners of the most filthy
description, so that the greatest fears
are entertained as to the result.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-19
BRYAN TO BE NOTIFIED AUGUST 8
Plans, II They Hold Good, Have Been
Made by Chairman Jones.

Chicago, July 13.-Bryan and Stew
enson will be officially notified of
their nomination at Indianapolis,
August s, if the plan made by the
democratic managers today holds
good. Mayor Taggart of Indianapolis,
the new national committeeman from
Indiana, paid flying visit to Chi
cago and is said to have convinced
Chairman Jones that the democrats
will be able to carry Indiana if the
notification ceremonies are held in
the Hoosier capital.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-19
CHARGED WITH SERIOUS CRIME.
Young Married Man Arrested on ACCUSE
lions of Seduction.

Marshalltown, July 14.-Deputy
Sheriff Hutson brought from Green
fountain +. ID. Rusie, whom he arrest
ed on a warrant issued before Justice
Burritt. Rusie, who is a young mar
ried man, twenty-four years of age,
is charged with seduction. The in
formation was Ihed by w. G. McAfee,
the prisoners father-in-law, and Mry-
tie McAfee, the fifteen-year-old sister
of his wife, is the alleged victim. Rusie
was held under bonds of $1,000 to APP
pear for preliminary trial. So far
he has been unable to furnish secur-
ity and is in Jail.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-19

Sioux City, July 15.-Miss Jennie
Throckmorton will not have to work
in a box factory any longer in order
to support herself and widowed
mother. She is now on her way to
Denver to make good her title to a
small fortune of something more than
$4,000, which she gets as the result
of the death of an uncle, G. H..
Throckmorton. Miss Throckmorton
is about twenty years of age.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-19

Mississippi and Georgia have aban'
doned the system of hiring out con-
victs, but have employed them to ad'
vantage on farms, especially in raising
cotton. This form of employment has
been found to work the least injury to
free labor and to assure the best re-
turns. Both states have made profit
out of their convict farms, and the
farms have been free from the hard
ships and cruelties to convicts INSOFAR
able from the lease system.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-19
BEAT ALLIES AT ITEM TsIN.
Chinese Fave Retaken Eastern Arsenal
Infiicting Great Losses.

London, July 13.-The Express pub
lis:les dispatch from Tien Tsin dat
ed Friday last. via Chez Foo, saying:
General Ma has defeated the allied
troops and reoccupied the Chinese
eastern arsenal after innlcting great
loss upon its defenders. The engage
.ment lasted six hours, and was
fought with great determination by
both sides. The Chinese were even
.tually able to utilize the effective
guns of the fort abutting on the city
walls near the Taotai's yamen, the
allied troops suffering severely from
lack of heavy guns and cavalry. The
Japanese commander sent an urgent
appeal to hurry reinforcements. as
the allies We're in imminent danger
of general defeat"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-19

Vinton, July 13.-The third case of
horse stealing within a month occur
red near here when the barn of A.
l. Hanwell was entered and horse
taken belonging to a friend from
Independence who was visiting at the
place. With the horse also went a
set of harness. The same thieves are
supposed to have taken an animal be-
longing to Prof. Tobin, thus max
ing up their team. At the barn of j.
w. Read they secured a light wagon
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-19
M'KINLEY NOTIFIED.
Senator Lodge Delivers the Address nj
Canton.

Canton, o., July 13.-Yesterday
morning at IL o'clock President Nc
Kinley was officially notified that he
had been nominated for the presi-
dency of the United states by the
republican party. The committee ar
rived from Cleveland by special train
and were escorted to the Mckinley
residence Immediately afterward by
the same executive committee that
performed the service in 1896. Pres
ident Mckinley was found on the
platform and received the commit
tee in his usual cordial manner. Sem
ator Lodge delivered the address of
notification for the committee and
was followed by President Mckinley
in speech of acceptance.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-19

Washington, July 13.-Distressing
news has come from Cape Nome, iel'-
ing of the prevalence of smallpox in
that camp and of almost no means to
combat the spread of the malady.
Lieutenant j. ii. Jarvis, acting special
agent of the treasury department at
Cape Nome, sent in two messages to
Assistant Secretary of the Treasury
Taylor, each one picturing horri-
BILE state of affairs in the stricken
camp. There are $4,000 people there,
one physician. 1000 vaccine points and
no civil law by which widespread in
surrsction and riot can be governed.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-19

A story from Scranton, Pa. says
Rev. Mr.. Joseph Kossuth Dixon o
Boston, has been made trustee of a
most remarkable fund. Mrs. Ella M.
Amerman, who died recently in Mas
sachusetts, bequeathed a fund of
$4,000 to Mr.. Dixon in trust, the in
come to be devoted to the care of her
two horses and her pet dog. This will
was admitted to probate in Scranton.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-19
MURDERED by TRAMPS.
Livie Matthews May Have Been the
Victim of Hoboes.

Clinton, July 12.-The remains of
the young man found along the
Northwestern track near Blairstown
have been identified as the body of
LIVE Matthews of Chicago, who visit
ed here last week. The body is now
at the morgue in Clinton. 1t is said
that the young man was murdered
by six tramps, who got into freight
car with him and friend from West
Cedar Rapids. The report is that the
tramps attacked the boys, struck
Matthews on the head and threw him
off the train. The friend escaped un-
hurt, but has disappeared
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-19
REMEY ARRIVES IN TAKU,
Foreigners at Tien TsIn Said to be Hard
dressed.

Washington, July 12.-The war de-
partment has received the following
from Admiral Remey: "Che Foo, July
i0.-Arrived here yesterday with two
battalions of Ninth infantry and ono
battalion of marines. Colonel Mead
landed today and will proceed to Tien
Tsin. The allied forces at Tien Tsin
ore engaged in maintaining defenses.
Ordered Solace here to take sick and
wounded to Yokohama hospital. The
Oregon will proceed soon to dock at
Kure, towed by chartered steamer
and conveyed by the Nashville. just
learned from Admiral Seymour that
foreigners in Tien Tsin are hard
pressed"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-19

Dunlap, July 12.-United States De-
tective stephen A. Connell of Mimi
eapolis, Mimi. arrested James s..
Magden. alias j. 5. Stone, here on
the charge of counterfeiting United
States treasury notes by raising the
denomination of various bills.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-19

After consulting with substantial
colored men in all parts of the coun-
try, Booker T. Washington, of Tuske-
gee. Ala, has decided to assist In the
organization of National Negro Bust
ness League. The object of this or
ganization is to encourage colored peo-
pie, through the central organization
and local organizations. to enter all
avenues Of business. The first meet
ing will be held in Boston on August
% and "a.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-19

Rowan, July 80. J. Suntken, a
farmer living one and half miles
north of Alexander, accidentally fell
off load of hay and his head struck
on the edge of a watering ank and
broke his neck. He died Immediately.
He was quite well-to-do farmer and
owned farm of 240 acres. He leaves
a wife and four children.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-19

Fort Dodge, July 15.-Chas. Han
sen. a laborer at the Blandon Gypsum
mill, fell from one of the company's
trestle works upon a pile of stones
twenty feet below. Several ribs wer
broken and the spinal column injured
in such manner as to paralyze tho
entire lower part of his body. lie
will probably die.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-19

Fort Dodge, July Ii.-Earl Sieber,
a thirteen-year-old lad, while clamor-
ing around on the roof of the manu-
featuring company's new plant, slip
ped and fell to the ground, sixty feet
below. The little fellow was stunned
by the fall, but was taken home and
after time restored to conscious
ness. The only injuries he sustained
were broken wrist and badly
hrniSed body.