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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-13
The NEWS in IOWA
WIFE CHARGED WITH MURDER.
airs. John Hossack Arrested While At.
tending Her Husbands Funeral.

Mrs John Hossack Arrested While At
tending Her Husbands Funeral.
New Virginia, Dec. 6.-While at
tending her husbands funeral, Mrs.
Margaret Eossack yesterday was ar
rested by Sheriff Lewis Hodson of
Warren county, charged with the
murder of her husband, John Hos
sack, who was killed in cold blood
Saturday night at the Hossack home,
six miles northwest of this place.
The attendance at the funeral was
unusually large, farmers coming for
miles around TO attend. But when
the sheriff stepped up to Mrs. Hos
sack, shortly after the last chunk or
dirt had been thrown upon the newly
made grave, and she was on her way
to town with her children 10y her
side, the arrest caused tremendous
sensation. Mrs. Hossack took the
arrest calmly, evidently having an
ticipated the event. She expressed
A desire TO go first to her home to
get a few things and within an hour
the sheriff and the accused were on
their way to the county jail at IN
dianola.
More than twenty witnesses were
examined by the coroner and his jury
before the evidence was closed. Al
most the last witness, and by far the
most important one examined, was
Mrs. Hossack herself. She relterateu
her former statements of the crime
and although she was under eNainin-
alton for nearly three hours notnis
In the way of causing her TO break
down or to cross herself in her EVIL
dence resulted
The evidence upon which Mrs. Hos
sack was arrested is purely circuin-
stantial. the only testimony pelng 70
the effect that Hossack and his we
had frequent quarrels, ana Ine I'm.
probability OF the woman won an, tbe Side
of the murdered man and heard no
sounds until after it was all over ana
the murderer had escaped through
the front door.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-13
FIGHTING IN rnnrrrrx.a
More Activity shown In North and
south Luzon.

South Luzon.
Manila, Dec. S.-More activity Is
shown in operations in northern and
southern Luzon. Reports from the
former district come in more quickly
and telegraphic Interruptions are
fewer.
General Funston, with Troop A of
the Fourth cavalry, and a score of
scouts last Thursday encountered 100
insurgents posted on the opposite of
the Nehico river. The Americans
charged across the stream and the
enemy retreated, firing from cover.
They left four dead on the field.
A native who was captured report
ed that Fagin, deserter from She
Twenty-fourth infantry, who has
been active with the Filipinos with
party of two cayalrymen, had been
wounded.
Lieutenant Morrow, with fifty men
from the Forty-seventh regiment, at
tackled and occupied Bulacan. While
returning there troops were encoun-
tered, Colonel Victoris occupying an
entrenched position with thirty rines
and 800 bolomen. Lieutenant Nor
rows force charged and drove the
enemy from their position, IL is be-
lieved, with heavy loss. Preceding
the fight the expedition had captured
Major Flores and several of his fol-
lowers.
An engagement Is reported to have
occurred near San Rogue, in which,
according to the natives, fifty rebels
were killed. Several minor encoun-
tiers and captures are also reported.
The American casualties have been
slight.
The island of Bohul recently has
been the scene of more activity on
the part of Insurgents than formerly,
and n company has been sent to re-
inforce the battalion stationed there.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-13
BAD FIRE AT AMES.
Main Building of Agricultural Col
lege Nearly DESTROYED.

Ames, Dec. 9.-The main building
at the State Agricultural college was
almost completely destroyed by fire
yesterday morning. The north wing
and most of the center of the build
ing are in ruins, and the botanical
collection, one of the most valuable
in the country, suffered heavy loss.
The total loss is estimated at close to
$4,000.
Two hundred men students, occu-
plying the north wing of the building
as o dormitory, escaped with their
lives, fifty using the fire escape, but
were able to save but few of their
belongings. Practically nothing but
the south wing OF the building was
saved.
The fire originated in the boiler
room of the heating plant in the
basement of the north wing at 4
o'clock. IL caught in heap of shin
giles used as kindling. This was di-
rectly under the conduits through
which the steam pipes lead to the up
per floors. This created a strong
draft and the fire was sucked up to
the top floor in an instant A mo-
ment later the entire top floor was in
flames. BY the time the alarm could
be given the top floor was a burning
furnace, and the fire was rapidly eat
ing its way downward.
Students were aroused from sound
slumber as if by magic and rushed
for the fire escapes half-clad. That
all of them escaped without one be-
ing seriously injured in the panic is
almost miraculous.
Paul st. Clair, the fireman in
charge of the boiler room, gave the
alarm as soon as he discovered the
seriousness of the fire, but the IA
cilitics of the college fire department
we've utterly Inadequate to the emer-
gency.
The display of college spirit was
magnificent, and it was the perfect
discipline of the students which pre-
vented more destructive spread of
TIE flames.
Their efforts saved most of the
$4,000 botanical collection, which
was on the first floor of the north
wing.
The building which has been de-
stroyed was erected in 1868 at a cost
of 100000. Repairs were made on it
two years ago and it was in good con-
dition. 1t was devoted to dormitory
purposes and recitation rooms.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-13
PORTO HlCo's REPRESENTATIVE.
He Has No Permission to Seat OF
the Floor of the House.

He Has No Permission to n Seat on
the Floor of the House.
Washington, Dec. Sine commits
sioner from Porto Rico, +. Degetau,
recently elected by the people of the
island to represent them in congress
and in Washington generally, is ex-
pected at the house of representa-
tiyes in few days, and large
amount of mail is being held for him
by the house officials. Representa-
tive Cooper of Wisconsin, chairman
of the house committee, will make
him at home in the quarters of that
committee. His status on the floor
is somewhat in doubt. He is desig-
mated In law as "a resident COM
missioner" and is to receive salary
of $3.50 annually. On filing his Gre
dentials with the state department,
he is to receive official recognition by
all the departments. There is no
provision for him to be on the floor
of the house or for participation in
debates, similar TO the provision for
delegates from territories. 1t is ex-
pected, however, he will advise and
assist committees concerning Porto
Rican legislation, and steps may be
taken to admit him to the floor.
From the forwarding of the commits
sioner's mail to the house of repre-
sentatives it is taken he will give
considerable attention to legislati IN
for Porto Rico.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-13
PEACE TERMS ARE FIXED.
American View Prevails on Certain Con.
troverted Points.

troverted Points.
Washington, Dec. 5.-The state de-
partment announces that the minis
tiers at Picking yesterday reached an
agreement which was submitted to
the home Offices. Secretary Hay yes
terday cabled Mr.. Conger AUTHORIZE
ton to sign the agreement on be-
half of the United States govern
ment. It is difficult to gather de-
tails of the understanding at this
time. However, it is known that on
the two important issues that were
still open, namely, those relating to
punishment and indemnity, the view
of the United States government
has prevailed. As to punishment
they are to be the severest that can
be inflicted by the Chinese govern
ment. AS to indemnity the Chinese
government is to formally admit it's
liability and then the matter is to
be left for future negotiation. 1t is
understood that on other points the
French proposition formed the basis
of the agreement.
London, Dec. Git Is the general
belief here" says the Tien Tsin cor
respondent of the Daily Mail, wiring
Tuesday, shat China will accept the
demands of the joint note which all
the powers approve within fort
night or three weeks, and that then
the second stage of the negotiations
the examination of proposal after
proposal in detail-will begin"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-13
NEWS In GENERAL
MINIsrERs ABANDON POsrs.
Dispute Between the Netherlands and
Portugal Acute.

Portugal Acute.
Lisbon, Dec. S.-The minister OF
the Netherlands to Portugal and the
portuguese minister at The Hague
have left their respective posts. 1t
Is believed u difference has arisen
on the subject of the exequatur to
the Dutch consul at Lorenzo Mar
quez, which the Portuguese govern
ment has withdrawn.
The tension between Portugal and
Holland appears to have been empha-
sized, perhaps not altogether unin-
tentionaliy, by the peculiar warmth
of King Charles toast to Queen Vic
toria at banquet given yesterday
evening at the royal palace to Vice
Admiral Rawson and the officers of
the British fleet now in the river
Tagus, and by the telegram which
the king afterward dispatched to Vic
toria, thanking her majesty for send
ing the feet and for the friendship
thus demonstrated.
IL beg to record" telegraphed the
king, my great satisfac,on at the
frank and loyal alliance uniting Eng
land and Portugal" In the course of
his speech, the king said, among
other things: England has often
shared the efforts and glories of Por-
tugal. Our mutual friendship and
close alliance are strengthened by
history and bloodshed together in
causes which have always been just"
Admiral Rawson replied that the
works of the king harmonlzed with
the thoughts OF his government and
people.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-13
WILL BE HARD FOUGHT CASE
warren County Tragedy Trans'erreo
to the Courts.

Warren County Tragedy rransferrea
to the Courts.
Indianola, Dec. Mrs. John Hos
sack, who has been arrested for the
murder of her husband. was brought
to this city and lodged in jail.
Several members of the family
we're in the city arranging matters of
business and preparing for the long
legal contest which is no doubt soon
to follow.
There is every indication that the
Hossack case will be hard fought.
The fact that all the evidence against
Mrs. Hossack, as far as has been
given out, is purely circumstantial;
that the family has lived in the vic
nifty for more than thirty years, and
has numberless friends. The family
is well-to-do and has plenty of
money at its command to fight the
case. 80
The accused takes her arrest with
considerable stoicism, although it Is
apparent that she feels the disg :acs
attending her arrest keenly.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-13
HOLLAND HAS A WELCOME.
Cordial Hand Extended Dom Paul q,
The Hague.

The Hague, Dec. 7.-At the opening
of the second chamber yesterday,
President Gleichman said:
president Kruger arrives here to-
day. l take occasion to propose that
the chamber authorize me to well
come, in its name. the president to
our country and offer him an express
sion of our cordial sympathy"
The proposal wns adopted amid
cheers.
When Kruger arrived he was greet
ed at the. station by the burgomaster
and councillors and choir of go
girls, who chanted Psalm ~, verses
6, Z and IL. The former president
and suite then repaired TO the royal
waiting room, where the burgomas-
ter warmly welcomed him in q brief
speech.
Kruger. his suite and reception
committee. proceeded in open car
riages TO the Hotel Des Indies. which
is resplendent with flags and hunt
ing. The first chamber authorized its
president to welcome Kruger on be-
half of the house as a proof of its
sympathy.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-13

ottumwa, Dec. s.-Mrs. Ed Deford,
the wife of we'll known farmer liv-
ing near Keosauqua, picked up what
she supposed was small bag of
pumpkin seeds and threw them into
the kitchen stove. A moment later
she was hurled violently against the
side of the room by an explosion
which tore the stove to pieces, badly
injuring her small daughter, and
burning both her hands seriously.
No cause can be alleged for the
arrange accident,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-13
TITUS SAYS AMENDMENT Is VALID.
Points to Earlier Court Decisions to
sustain His Constellation.

Point. to Earlier Court Decisions to
sustain His Constellation.
Muscatine, Dec. 6.-Senator Titus,
author of the Titus amendment for
biennial elections in Iowa, is firm
in the belief that the new law Is no5
invalidated because of its failure of
entry on the house journal.
''ln the Iowa prohibitory liquor
amendment case" said the senator,
"the court held that it was not es-
sential to the determination of the
case. While opinions differ, the great
weight of authority holds that emis-
sions and errors which work no
wrong to substantial rights are to
be disregarded. 1 have conferred
with both Attorney General Remley
and Attorney General-elect Mullan.
Neither has given an adverse opinion
as reported. We are again to have
the question passed upon by the SUI
preme court and will secure just as
early a decision as possible"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-13

A small stingless bee Is found in the
state OF Sinaloa and In Topic. The
honey of these bees is not great in
quantity, Is dark colored, very liquid.
and is said not to crystalline. Another
popularity OF the honey is that 1t has
a decidedly sour or tart taste and on
this account It is much sought after
as being a greater delicacy than the
sweet honey of the tame bee. The
reason these bees are small producers
Is that, as they are stingless. they arc
constantly robbed by the larger varie-
ties, the tame bee being one OF the rob-
bers
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-13
THOM MISSING.
Sioux City Startled by tho Downfall OF
q Once Respected Citizen.

Sioux City Startled by tho Downfall OF
q Once Respected Citiz-"
Sioux City, Dec. S.-The police are
looking for Charles Thorn, a church
member, trusted bookkeeper and
son of o wealthy woman of Reatrice,
Neb., by whose disappearance reyela-
lions were made of his double life,
with gambling, women and drink.
Among his secret misdeeds forgeries
and embezzlement are charged. He
left a note admitting shortage in
his employers fund of $2GJ. The
shortage is supposed to much exceed
this sum, however. By letter for
him from q Carroll, Neb., widow his
intimate relations were established
with another woman. He had fire.
uuently remained away from homH
all night of late. His wife thinks
his mind has become affected oy
cancerous growth. His father was
insane. All his wife's and his own
relatives are prominent near Bea-
trice.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-13

Washington, Dec. THE revenue
reduction bill is completed by the re-
publican members of the ways and
means committee. Chairman Payne
has introduced It. IL is understood
that in addition to the abolition of
stamp taxes on kilograms, express
receipts and proprietary medicines,
heretofore reported, there will be n
reduction in the beer tax to SLIGO, or
25 cents per barrel. Stamp taxes are
almost entirely wiped out, with the
exception of the tax on stocks.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-13

General Wood is the sufficient au-
thorfty for the statement that Cuba
presents signal opportunities to enter
prising young Americans who have
some capital and a knowledge of farm
ing. Aside from the raising of cocoa,
coffee or tobacco, market gardening
promises good chances. The soil Ia
wonderfully productive, and the skill
and industry of the American farmer
should make Cuba the winter garden
of the United States. "The climate"
General Wood says, is no more I'M
comfortable in hot weather than that
of the Southern States" and he further
asserts that reports Of discomfort and
hatred Of Americans, and suspicious
of the American government, as seen
in the press, are absolutely incorrect"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-13
SYMPATHY Is FoH KRUGER
But Holland Has No ints-tion Of Nix
Ing In tho Trouble.

But hoiiand Has NO Intention OF nix
Ing In tho Trouble.
Antwerp, Dec. io.-A special dis
patch from The Hague says Holland
has no intention to intervene or to
arbitrate in the Transvaal troubles.
The Hague, Dec. l0.-Queen Wilhel-
nina received Mr.. Kruger in audience
Saturday. AS the Boer statesman
was travelling incognito the visit was
not attended by the ceremony usually
paid to chief of state. A court OIL
cial proceeded TO his hotel and ac-
companied Mr.. Kruger to the royal
palace in state carriage. DR.. Leyds
received Mr.. Kruger at the door of
the palace, but was not present at
the audience.
Paris, Dec. 9.--The Echo de Paris
correspondent at The Hague says:
1.-THE queen said to Mr.. Kruger:
"Have confidence In God who viii
protect you and yours. I will show
my friendship when the moment ar
rives but not now"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-13

The domestic goose holds about the
'eame honored place in the nutritive
economy Of Germany that the most
delicately favored and patrician tur-
key does in that Of the United States.
It Is the standard luxury Of the Ger
man people, and during nine months
of the year forms the principal feature
of the table at festive as well as every
day entertainments.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-13
ARRESTED FoR MINING FRAUDS.
O. r.. bentley of Colorado Taken VI
at ClInton.

Clinton, Dec. 1o.-The police made
perhaps the most important arrest
ever made in Clinton, when they
placed C.. p. Bentley, formerly a
wealthy miner of Colorado Springs,
under arrest, charged with fraudu-
lently issuing several Thousand
shares of mining stock, owned by
Colorado Springs capitalists. Bent
ley is secretary of eight mining com
panies, operating twenty-three valu-
able mines. He has been in hiding
about two months and admits his
identity. He refuses to talk and says
he will go back without requisition
papers, as he is tired Of hiding.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-13

Ottumwa, Dec. 6.--The trial of the
Alleged rapist from Abba, Alva Book
er, began here yesterday. At the
very outset an important question
was sprung by the defense, ia the
fact that the prosecuting witness
was deaf. And IL was necessary that
the questions put to her be written.
The attorneys for the defense OBJ
jected to this. but Judge Eichelberger
overruled the objections and the
trial proceeded
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-13

Just previous to the recent election a
Tennessee editor foolishly ventured on
u forecast Of coming events and invited
his readers to watch the result and see
how far he missed. In his latest Issue
he manfully owned up as follows: I'VE
are now able to state we missed 1t by
exactly the space between the Atlantic
and the Pacific oceans east and west
and from the great lakes to the Gulf
OF Mexico north and SOUTH"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-13

There is a Roman Catholic priest In
the West who has a parish which is
larger than all ireland. He Is Rev. j..
ID. Hayes. and his parish includes a
part OF Montana and North Dakota,
and stretches for hundreds Of miles
through Wyoming. During the first
year OF his priesthood he Travelled over
10000 mites, and on one occasion rode
143 miles by train, So miles by stage.
and 215 miles on horseback to baptize
n child
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-13

Several railroads centering In Du-
iuth and having lands for settlement
have organized movement to estab-
lish colonies on these lands. Several
representatives from northern France
have been looking over the ground
with view of establishing considera-
BILE settlements Of their countrymen
there. Carlton, Pine and St. Louis
counties are specially under consider
alton by these agents.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-13
ANTI-BHIrI>u RESOLUTION.
Congressman suixer of New York =
Produces Ono In the Hou.e

Congressman suizer of New York rs-
trodoc-s Ono In the House. y
Washington, Dec. 5.-Representa-
tive Sulzer has introduced in the
house the following resolutions:
Whereas. the war in South Africa
has degenerated into reckless and
ruthless determination of brave PEG.
pie fighting for their homes and lib.
erty.
Resolved, That the congress of tho
United States protest in the name OF
humanity and civilization against a
continuation of war which outrages
the feelings of all liberty-loving peo-
pie.
THAT the congress of the united
States, being committed to the prin-
ciple of arbitration ,or settlement OF
international disputes, urges upon
the government of her majesty the
wisdom of adopting this policy for
the purpose of stopping the awful
atrocities now going ON in South
Africa"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-13

A short time ago an old Viking ship
was discovered in the valley Of the Lea
at Tottenham, where the East London
Water Company is making new reser-
voirs. A still more ancient boat has
been found about eight feet below the
surface, in the form of a "dug-out ca
noe" about fourteen feet long, repre-
senting, according to antiquarians,
--the second stage in the history Of
bodybuilding"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-13

Washington, Dec. s.-Secretary
Root has approved the appointment
of Major General El@eli IS. OTIS u.
6. A.. Lieutenant Colonel James p.
Kimball of the medical department
and Major George f. Pond of the
quartermaster's department to con-
stitute the board of the three to in
spect the site for the army post in
Des Moines, and has ordered them to
proceed on the work at once.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-13

The Russian government grants sub
sides for the purpose of helping new
settlers. This money is spent in en-
'oouraging farming and fruit-raising,
.Subventlons are given for the first six
years. During the following ten years
these subventions must be repaid in
yearly payments. Since 1894 S2.605, 500
has been spent in that way.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-13

Antiquaries will be interested to
hear Of the discovery, near Leba, in
Pomerania. OF a Viking ship in to!-
cradle state Of preservation. The ves-
gel is 43 feet in length. The upper
Fart was found imbedded in swamp
ground. and was in a very dilapidated
condition, but the lower part, which
was buried In sand under the marshy
soil, was perfectly intact. The ship
has been conveyed to Stettin, and will
be deposited In the museum there.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-13
SOME "RELIABLE MAIL ADvICEs.
Our Position Ii Hopeless" Says tho
London Daily mail

London, Dec. 10.-"Relabie mail ad-
vices from Manila show that the posi-
ton of the Americans is becoming in
creasingly hopeless" says the Hong
Kong dispatch TO the London
Daily Mail. money is freely
subscribed to purchase arms and am
munition that are imported for the
insurgents. The Americans will never
capture the rebel contraband running
vessels. While, in order to fiatter. the
official view, the trade is fiourishing.
goods are permitted to be freely i'm
ported into Manila. they are distrib-
uted from that point to the insur-
gents, who are numbering and pill
laying all native sympathizers with
Americans"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-13
Some months ago a Government pen-

Some months ago a government PEN
Sioner died in Ireland. His widow
sent In bill for funeral expenses
amounting to $S2.67. The government
auditor found some flaw in the bill,
declined to 20. K" 1t and ordered an
Investigation. The red tape and Incl
dental expenses of the investigation
cost something like 1000. but the Wild
ow's bill has finally been thrown out.
The government is out more than ST.
900 In the matter, but, then, there must
be something to keep the clerks busy.