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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-22
Ten Years for Attempted Murder.

DIES MONIES. Feb. l9.-Tom Hargis,
who shot and severely wounded Ed
Pillow in a Whitechapel restaurant a
few weeks ago, was sentenced to ten
years in states prison at Fort Madison.
The court, in passing sentence, said he
saw nothing in the evidence sworn to
before the grand jury that would offer
grounds for leniency, and that he had
not the slightest hesitancy in imposing
the sentence.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-22
War Denounced rs a Crime.

LONDON, Feb. l6.-Supporters of the
400 held private meeting at the
Westminster Palace hotel to protest
against the governments war policy.
The resolutions adopted declared tho
war "crime and blunder," commit.
ted at the instigation OF irresponsible
cap talists; demanded the publication
of the full correspondence regarding
the Jameson raid; protested against
the increasing ornaments; reafirmed
the liberals gratitude to Sir Henry
Campbell John Morley
and James Bryce, and decided to open
a permanent fund to carry on vigor.
GUS political propaganda for the prin.
eiples thus euunciated.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-22
THE ANTITRUST CONFERENCE.

Platform Adopted In Favor of Govern
ment Ownership of Railways.
CHICAGO, Feb. 14.-After q heated
debate, the resolutions committee OF
the antitrust conference decided to
report in favor of government owner
ship of railways, and for their seizure
on payment Of actual value and with
out payment for ''watered stock or
other fictitious values"
Bees are said to see an enormous dis
lance. When absent from their hive
they go up In the air until they see
their home, and then fly toward 1t In a
straight line.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-22
Munitions of War Ca ptured.

LONDON, Feb. 1s.-A dispatch to the
war Office from Lord Roberts says:
JACoBsDAL, Feb. 17.-General Kelly
Kenny's brigade captured yesterday
seventy-eight wagons laden with
stores, two wagons of Mauser rifles,
eight of boxed shells, ten barrels of
explosives and large quantity of
stores, all belonging to Cronje's lager,
which was still being shelled by our
artillery when Kitchener dispatched
his messenger.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-22
Killed ut Last.

Sioux CITY, Feb. 17.-John Fisher, q
Sioux City gambler, who was shot and
instantly killed at Ell Reno, Oklahoma,
after exchanging nine shot with Har-
ry Dunbar, was fugitive from justice
in Sioux City, for whom the sheriff
had been searching for the past six
wears.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-22
WHY BULLER RETIRED.
Lord Roberts Sends Buffers Report to
the War On1ce

Lord Roberts Sends Buffers Report to
the War ONCE.
LONDON, Feb. 13.-The war Office has
received the following from Lord Rob
erts at Modder river. Il have received
a telegram from Butler as follows,
dated February 0: 1t was necessary
after selling Vaal Krantz to entrench
IL as pivot of further operations, but
found after two days that owing to
the nature of the ground, this was inn
practicable. 1t was also exposed to
fire of heavy guns in positions from
which our artillery was dominated.
1t was essential to the troops advanc-
ing on Ladysmith by Harding or Mon
gers drift to hold Vaal Krantz; accord
ing.y we are not pressing the advance
by these roads as l find we cannot
make it secure"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-22
A BEET SUGAR COMPANY FORMED.
Fort Dodge People Incorporate and Ex-
pect to Build his Year.


pect to Build his Year.
DIES MONIES, Feb. 16.-Articles of in
corporation have been filed with the
secretary of state by the Fort Dodge
Beet Sugar company, capital $1,000
The organization is the result of
movement that has been in progress
in that community for several months.
A large amount Of contracts have
been let for beets to be used in 1901
and the financing of the enterprise is
well progressed. 1t includes the most
prominent business men In the com
munity. The officers are: President,
o. NJ. Oleson; vice president, J. b. But
Ter; secretary, w. 7. Chatland; treas
urer, j. Laufersweller; directors, S. &.
Meservey, z. w. Thomas, L. L. Arm
strong, Geo. w. Mason and A. r.
LOOMS
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-22
BURGLARS MAKE RICH HAUL.
Stole Silks and satins Valued at $4,000
from q Cedar Rapids Store.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Feb. 16.-Burglars
gained an entrance to the store of
John II. Taft & Co., and going to the
silk counter. carried the entire stock
upstairs, assorted it, placing the best
or finest goods in grips or a trunk and
made their escape without leaving a
single clue to their identity. Nearly
all the goods had just been received,
and it is estimated that the silks and
satins taken were worth fully $1,000.
1t is evidently the work of pJsfss-
SIGNALS.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-22
poer. Claim Partial Victory.

PRETORIA, Feb. lit appears from
further reports of the fighting at ia.
cobsdal that 1000 British troops got
through the federal position at Modder
river and entered Kimberly. The fed.
erals intercepted the rear guard of the
British and captured great booty.
many oxen. and . number Of prisoners
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-22
KRUGER NOT WORRYING.
Says CronIe's Retirement Need Cause No
Uneasiness.


NEW YORK, Feb. ia dispatch
which President Kruger is said to have
sent 10 The Hague since the successful
move of General French for the relief
OF Kimberley, reached former official
of Holland in this city Saturday. The
message, which was apparently sent
with view to quieting the apprehen-
sions Of the friends of the Beers,
reads:
mo uneasiness. Federal operations
west fully planned.
The recipient of this dispatch, who
conceals his identity from the public,
received and published dispatch an
nouncing the defeat of the British at
Spion Kop twenty-four hours before
the news of that event was made known
through British sources.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-22
DEwEY's NEW POSITION.
10 Duty rs Advisory Counsel to
Secretary of the Navy.

WASHINGTON, Feb. l6.-Having COM
pleted his duties as member of the
Philippine commission, Admiral
Dewey will be assigned to duty as ad-
visory counsel 10 the secretary of the
navy. His duties will not be arduous,
and unless a war should occur and he
be required to help frame naval pol.
icy or map out campaigns, 1t Is not
likely that he will have mach more to
do than Admiral Porter. Only on the
more important questions pertaining
to the navy will he be called upon for
opinions.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-22
Beers Take OTensive-

LONDON, Feb. l3.-The most depress-
ing news, however, comes from Natal.
The Beers have occupied farm south
of Tugela, near Chieveley, which farm
Is studded with hills from which the
country can be commanded for miles
around. It Is reported from Durham
that Joubert is marching column OF
COCO men to outflank Butler. The
Boer column is operating In Zululand.
and there seems to be alarm In Natal
and fear that General Buffers line OF
communication will be attacked.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-22
Lack of faith in banks caused Chris

Lack of faith in banks caused Chris
topher Gedding, of Flushing, N. Y, to
put his savings in a bottle and bury
the bottle in the cellar of his residence.
A few days ago he missed the bottle.
1t contained $40 in gold.
Five years ago John Burlett, Of
Marionville, Pa, fell into tank, and
the shock caused complete loss of his
voice. From that hour he continued
speechless, until the other day, when
he slipped and fell from pile of bark,
striking his head on the ground.
Annoyed by his own awkwardness, he
commenced to curse violently and his
speech was thus restored.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-22
Deep-ssa Record Broken.

San Francisco. Feb. 1.-THE United
States steamship Nero. during its re-
cent survey for a transpaciac cable,
broke the record for deep-sea sound
ings. One sounding near Guam Island
marked 6,160 fathoms. and another
$3.50 fathoms. only sixty-six feet short
Of six statute miles. That Is deeper
than the height Of the highest noun
tain peak on the land surface Of the
globe.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-22
HAS NO JURISDICTION.
Judso Taft Refuses to Grant Inlunctior
In Kentucky Affairs.

CrNcrNArTI, Feb. 15.-The holding OF
the federal court was that it had no
Jurisdiction In the contests in Ken
lucky. Judge Taft refused to grant
tho application for injunction against
The Kentucky state board of elections
and the democratic contestants for
state offices, other than governor and
lieutenant governor.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-22
AMERICAN GARRISON ATTACKED.
An Insurgent Force of 5000 Gave Battle
at Daraso, Province of Albay.

MANILA, Feb. 16.-An insurgent
force numbering 5000, mostly bolo-
men, attacked the American garrison
ut Daragoa, In the province Of Albay.
during the night of February 8. They
were repulsed, however, after they
had burned much of the town. One
lieutenant wounded was the only loss
sustained by the Americans.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-22

Resolutions were adopted requesting Iova's
senators aud repres entatives TO work for FREQ
rural delivery OF mails, and for better equip
ment Of the nis iCnal guard of the stnte. These
bills were passed: Making use of blasphemous
language a misdemeanor instead OF an indict-
able offense; authorizing publication OF 20 900
railroad commissioners maps. House recon-
sidered bill providing tax for agricultural col
lege and concu red in senate measure. Among
bills introduced were the following: Py Cowles,
creating O board OF high school CO mmissioners
by StrattCn, creating board OF school examiners
in each county; by Eaton, TO create and enforce
liens for purchase price Of personal property by
making ID possible for every person selling or
furnishing articles Of personal property to have
O fen upon II for the purchase price after filing
an itemzed statement.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-22

The State Agricultural Society,is In
receipt of two or three proposals to put
on a Mexican bull fight during the
state fair.
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TRANSATLANTIC SOCIETY.

Formed in Philadel phia to Work for An
Open Alliance With England.
PHILADELPHIA. July 26.-1n the be-
lief that an open alliance with Great
Britain would be AN excellent thing for
the United States society has been
formed in Philadelphia composed Of
many men powerful in the financial
and political world. The plans Of the
organization, which is known as the
Trans Atlantic Society Of America. be.
came known through an application for
q charter.
In the application to the court the OBJ
ject OF the society is stated TO be the
''bringiny into closer relations the pco-
pie OF the United States and Great
Britain by general strengthening Of the
political. social and commercial bonds
which unite the two countries. This
is TO ie done "by rendering hospitality
and nanlfcsting friendship towards
British subjects who may b. tenn.
porarly >ojourning in Philadelphia.
and collecting, preserving and dis.
seminatlng information tending 70 III.
huence public opinion in this direc-
tion. The society Is similar 10 one
formed In England known as the At
lant!c union
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-07-26
AGAIN ADVANCE
Force, Of Lord Roberts Moving
North for All Attack Upon
MiddIchurg.
Beers Get Wind OF the Affair
and Have Retired Towards
Lcydenburg.
Loss Of Two Hundred Welsh Fu-
siliers Reported by British
Commander.

ERoSKHoRoT SPRuIT, Tuesday, July
24.-Thc Beers. having got wind Of the
British advance, have evacuated all
their positions and are reported to be
moving northeast towards kydenburg.
whittier President Kruger is going A
portion Of the Beers remain north Of
Bushvcldt, whence they attempt to in
terrupt communications on this line.
The bridges here and smaller bridges
to the west have leen destroyed.
The British force comprises two
brigadcs under General French and q
brigade and half under General Ham.
ilton. 1t is not likely that the advance
upon Middleburg will be contested.
The Beers remaining upon their farms
state that most Of the burghcrs are
anxious TO bring matters to finish,
but that the foreigners are persistent.
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oknt Nj FOR HOPE.

Message IT July Z uisprovrs tho
Pias.scfs story of Juno 10.
FiN IL. July 81. The mcssn.c
.'.,itr Otu ger, which came over
+ + ~ Captain Thomas. was the
? .'a44.cat. u oi unqucsiionablc
|.2.f "Men has been received
; American minister NJ Pcklu
! HT- Il appea! for help Of July
f'1u"saes c.oarly the fact that
'ss.i munster and proha bly,
!. eI4'sanet, We're alive Oh July
!" IL strata, Therefore. IL
'} 1885. hAally disposcs Of the
-. that Were published in
- }af massacre on June 80.
t"a' / doc, not of itself mega
the massacre on july
=! :, a'iar the date OF the mes.
! ia ''ieial, here believe tina,
'N.s much reason TO believe
~. report was ns false rs
= = t. he erroneous.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-07-26

'''"l''s "a Report on the Com
INNS ~ i.k,n July -.
'"t ~. -Gcncra, Ii. com.
|. S. tel lang forts near Taku,
-. lrit.sh officer command.
- ~ ma, n runner who left
4 '"y II reports that Pckin
|, "'e q absolute anarchy. that
troops were fighting the
|'' mat the latter were getting
& y g struggle: tho Maxim
|',,''l : = the legation guards was
g. "nd that they were using
| l"flngly; that tho guards
"'''ea the walls aud silcnced
guns and that q mum Der of
''..''fs We're desirous OF pro-
|. - 'ofe1gners, but were in tho
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-07-26
CHINESE. UISSENSIONS.
Imperial Troopa killing H"xcrs Wher
ever Found.

Imperial Troopa killing Boxers Whev-
ever Found.
TlEN TsIS. Friday. July ao-Chincsc
coming III from the country report tha,
the Chinese soldiers arr killing the Box
ers wherever the latter nr. seen. giving
as q reason that the Boxers deceived
them into emharking OH hopeless
struggle An in,clligen, Ch,nnmau
said hc regarded this a> sign oi wide
spread dis,.ns.ou. II was only mat.
ter o; short time. h. declared, before
the same state would exist IL Pekin
when. III ali probability. Jung Lu. com.
mandcr..n-chiv Of the Chinese forces
and Prince ching would be able to re
gain su!.iclcu; influence 10 make peace
especially Il the foreigners III the cap
,ial were safe This appears - repre-.
sent the general native opinion here sc
far as !, Is possible 10 ascertain II
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-07-26
ISON, SOUTH DAKOTA, THURSDAY, JULY 26. 1900.

any yet found in Alaska were discov-
cred on Mcndcnhall creek, which was
rechristenei Nugget creek. The new
find is eight miles from Juneau, and
the stampede, which threatens to de.
populate the Alaskan coast cities, is in
progress. The first shipment from the
new discovery came to Juneau on the
evening Of July 10, and parties began
leaving for Nugget creek that night,
and continual streams Of rowboats are
reported cn route for the diggings since.
The creek l. an outlet Of two glaciers
and las tNree basins.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-07-26
CRITICIZE CHAMBERLAIN.
Heated Debate In the Honsc of CommO'
ON the south African War.

Heated Debate In the House Of Common
on tho south African War.
LONDON. July 26.-Discussion of the
colonial Office vote led to II spirited de-
bate in the house Of commons. III the
course Of which Liberals again aired
most of the old charges against the col
onial secretary, Mr.. Joseph Chamber.
lain. and INDUCED in criticisms Of the
war in South Africa. Finally, Sir Viii.
fril Lawson moved n reduction of Mr..
Chamberlain salary as mark Of cen.
sure Of his policy. After several hours
debate the motion was put aud lost. POS
noes to So ayes. and the colonial Office
vote was agreed to.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-07-26
>,Gf FROM GOODNOW.
General Reports IL Hung Chsug
>ull Al shanghai.

.,n,ral K,port. IL Hung Chsog
>ull Al shanghai.
,>,re>. July 26.-Thc state de-
|, 4a, received u cable dispatch
! u,u. General Goodnow. but II
] tn, Il contains nothing to
il, situation at Pckin. Mr..
rs .ay- tina, Ii Hung Chang
nam i! Shanghai for the pres.
W.. coaine, his negotiations
q, c..y. There Is an intiinntion
IL. detained n, the request
k-,..a flela.s. although this
- .,a.ed by Acting Secretary
b: .ua,. II has been received
i tau. : legation or Chinese
lea. IL response TO President
s.rp.A u the emperor.
sg,. Ms ye, been received from
bLd dispatch sent to Minister
thr u-4 Minister WI. but II il
.a. "aea d reply is received IT
u h =. !, rest all doubts rs 10
Arrt4et,y
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-07-26
Chinc.c Mat Ttrst Thoroughly Establish
safety of Ministers.

LONDON. July 2d.-The British pre-
micr aud minister OF foreign affairs
Lord Salisbury. has notified the United
states ambassador here. MIR. Joseph IL
Choatc. that 1t WAS impossible to accept
tho evidence so far submitted by the
chinese. or that transmitted by the
United States regarding the safety o.
the foreign ministers at Pckln. and th"'
until their safety was thoroughly es
tnhl,shcd the British government would
ho unable to discuss any question OF
mediation or kindred matters.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-07-26
|, Message From Minister
..r Reaches the Navy
Department.
!. l.,,rIed From Tien Tsin
a,,,ndcr Thomas Of
,he Brooklyn.
In >hclled Daily by Chi
.,l 4 General Mas
.aele Feared.

.,o-o,. July 26.-Thc follow.
,on H. been received at the
|,arri4' a'
bss la.y Written message
|, r..r .ated July !. received
u .l,' -aN,'
T. le,r-el two weeks British
Grsy, lAngcr general mn.sa.
r,,,..ss aldicrs. who are she'll
I.a..y. Relief soon. II at
J. V4,aa.., government except
army Determined mnssa.
rs.-aey, pekin. Entry relief
city probably be ho'iy con-
.,A.e mes from Captain
In Thomas. commander Of the
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-07-26
GATHER AT SAN FRANCISCO.
Ar""ps Arriving There From All Part.
Of the nit.d States.

San FRANCISCO, July 26.-San Fran.
cisco Is nov Il point Of concentration
!or troops gathered together from all
over the United States for duty in the
Orient. Al military headquarters
eryhody is working under pressure.
BATTERY d Of the Third heavy ar,il.
lcry has arrived and cncampcd with
Batteries \. and .. bringing the bat.
talon 10 its full strength. The -four
batteries Will sail with the Fourth cav.
airy on the Hancock. July -, for
China
Troop II Of the Ninth cavalry has
also arrived. This completes the con
centration Of the regiment here
Recruits are coming III at about tn,
rate Of - u day. They nrc from al
parts of the Union. There is SO far NJ
difficulty in obtaining all the volunteer.
necessary
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-07-26
CONTROL TRANSPORTATION.
Russians Have the Kai'rond mud French
Mant the River Tugs.

TirN TsiN. Saturday. July 2l.-Tho
Russians announce their intention &c
keep control of the entire line between
Taku aud Pckin until the conclusion of
hos,il;!cs. ~hcn they propose. they
say, 10 restore II to the Chinese Adj
miral Seymour strongly disapprovcd
allowing them 10 repair the line beyond
Tien Tsin. He considers that III. Brit.
ish should insure the undertaking and
conduct the repairs. Meanwhile the
r'rcnch are endcavoring 10 obtain con.
troll of the river tugs. II Is believed
that they in,cud to share the control
with Russia.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-07-26
ho' SES uNDAMAGED.
i'"n Tain rrrscuts an Ar
i'ilihS NucCtmrlc

" ''"" Tain rrcacnts an An
;, ''ili"g Spectacle.
9'N July is. via Shanghai.
IL " native city presents MI
H. F'''acIe OF ruin and dcsola.
h. '.I'"rhs /. were completely do.
I =, "'e' mostly caused by tho
Wv allies on the side facing
L's. 1t is believed that not
l,,.s's are intact. and all were
H. 'Sca by the tremendous FIR.
,n,n artillery. which, however,
!, n,n,'y not heavy enough to
w. ''h effect. A curious spec.
'hted by n number of mud
,cro ro'"'n'ely underneath tho
- the latter was most dam.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-07-26
FARIILOUS GOLD DISCOVERY.

Richest Gold Dlggings Vet Found In
Alaska Reported Near Juneau.
TACOMA, Wash, July 26.-Advices
from Juneau. Alaska, say there is a
whirlpool of mining excitement there.
Placer digyings reported richer than
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aged, hardly one of them show;no s,,,,,
Of having bccN hit ''si'

aged. hardly one Of them show;no c,,n !,
Of having bccN hit. ''eA-
inside the city the damage was ter.
rliic. The buildings nearest the vail
"o'' mostly Quilted by fire, and many
were totally blown to pieces bv the
shciis OF the allies. Among the smoul.
uei!hS runs are many charred corpses.
"n.ch the pigs and dogs are eating.
me allies are busy removing IN.
bodies, but. III consequence Of the preo,
number Of dead. mary have not We,
been buried.
~ Is stated that the Chinese losse,
since The trouble broke out are 1000
most OF whom have been killed by Box.
c's ana soldiers. This is probably much
exaggerated
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-07-26
TIE GRANT AT NAGASAkl.


the Japanese i"rt.
w.s,uNaToN. July 26. - Adjutani
General Cormn has received a cable
dispatch from General chaflee nm
nonncing his arrival on tho transport
Grant at Nngnsnki. lie cables "il wen,
A soon as the Grant Is co"ie" sue WIZ
proc,cd mt once 10 Takn.
c.ncrnl Chnffee, on his arrival. re-
cc,yed the cable dispatch announcing
his appointment as" major s'h''"' %
VOlunteers.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-07-26
SAVED FROM CREMATION.
Fire at Madison ISpl"dcs "a Loaded shot
..,., md W ll.as liz. L auilY.

Tirt at Nadi.on INplodcs "A Loaded Shot
gun aud Wakes The Family.
MADISON. W.. July - The family
OF John I1v, III South Madison, was
sayvl from probable cremation by the
exp'osion % a loaded shotgun. y fire
thai broke ont III their dwelling from
some unknown cause AZ 800 a. II.
xDr I'd until .ae flames enveloped the
Gun and ,rmtci the powder II con.
tanned. tn discharge nwoke the fam
lly # five members gust III time 70 save
thrm from bcin. burned IN
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American Wounded I" TIC sent Home.

Tux T>l>. July II. via Shanghai.
July a6-Most Of the American sick
ana wounded have been taken in boats
10 Tnku. where they will embark on the
American hospital ship Solace for the
United states. ~
~ MEDIATION POSSIBLE.