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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-01-04
IMPORTANT MOVE LIMITED.
Butler May Again Move to the Relief
of Lxdysmith.

Butler May Again Move to the Relief
of Lxdysmith.
LONDON, Dec. 3O.-The latest special
dispatches from Chievely Camp hint
darkly at some important movement
as imminent. This is interpreted, with
some misgivings, to mean that General
Butler contemplates renewal Of his
attempt to relieve Ladysmith. It il
reported bv the same dispatches that
the Beers have now retired to the
north bank Of the Tugela river, being
afraid that the swollen river may bar
their retreat. They are also moving
their laagers nearer Ladysmith. prob
ably with the intention Of putting fur
Their pressure Oh the garrison, which
now seems to be suffering pretty heav-
lily from bombardment. 1t is difficult
however, to conceive that General Bull
Ter would make another frontal attack,
especially now that the river Is rising,
and an additional indication that this
is not his purpose is the fact that he
has removed his headquarters back TO
Frere. The Boer movement north
ward from the Tulega is quite in keep
ing with the enemy's usual plan Of sc.
curing safe line OF retreat
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-01-04
INDIAN BRIDE WINS IN COURT.
Federal Judge shirss Restores Lelsh
Puc-Ka-Chee to Her Husband.

Federal Judge shirss Restores Lelsh-
Puc-Ka-Chee to Her Husband.
DUBUQUE, Dec. 31.-Federal Judge
Shiras has handed down an opinion in
the Indian case from Tama county res
ervation. The case was that in which
the husband OF an Indian girl, Lelah-
Puc- Chez, sued for q writ Of habeas
corpus TO secure her release from the
Indian agent. The agent had had
himself appointed guardian Of the
girl by the district court Of Tama
county, and by virtue of the appoint
ment restrained her against her will
and against the wish of her relatives,
and compelled her to attend the Indian
school Her attorney claimed the state
had NO authority over the Indians,
that the local court cannot appoint
guardians, and the agent had no au-
thority to compel her attendance at
school. Judge Shiras sustains the In
dams at every point and censures the
agent; he also severely censures the
whites who inter cred.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-01-04
NEWS in GENERAL
MAINE VICTIMS AT ARLINGTON.

Simple Religious Services and Honors of
War Mark Refinement.
WARRINGTON, Dec. 80. - Upon the
heights Of Arlington cemetery the
Maine dead brought from Havana by
the battleship Texas yesterday were
laid away in their final resting place
with simple religious services and the
impressive honors of war in the pres
ence of the president, members of his
cabinet, officers of the army and navy,
and other representatives of the gov
eminent. The Baskets inferred ranged
row on row. Over each was spread an
American ensign, upon which lay a
wreath of galax leaves. Around the
enclosure, shoulder to shoulder, were
drawn up the cavalry Of Fort Myer, to
the right was a battalion of marines
from the navy yard, to the left a de.
tatchment of jackies from the Texas,
in the flag-draped stand in the rear
the president and his cabinet, Admiral
Dewey, Major General miles and dis
tinguished group of officers of the
army and navy, in their snowy uni
forms; while all around pressed the
throng of people who had braved the
snow and biting cold to pay their last
tribute to the dead. There was a ten
der appropriateness in the fact that
Captain Sigsbee, who was in command
of the Maine when she was blown up,
had charge of the ceremonies in honor
Of his men and that Father Chadwick,
who was chaplain of the Maine, was
there to perform the last rites.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-01-04
THE "OPEN DOOR" IN CHINA.
Gratifying Results of the United States
Oyertures to the Powers.

Gratifying Results of the United states
Overtures to the Powers.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-The negotia-
lions opened by Secretary Hay with
the great powers Of Europe and with
Japan toward securing common I'M
Outstanding for continued open door
policy throughout China, have met
with most gratifying results. Tho
state department is unwilling at pres
ent to make public the nature of the
replies received, as this information
will be embodied in q special message
to congress. But in other quarters,
thoroughly reliable and in a position
to have trustworthy and accurate IN
formation, it is learned that favorable
responses have been made by Great
Britain, Germany, France, Russia-the
Russian communication coming as late
as Saturday-and japan. There is no
doubt, 1t is thought here, that Italy,
the remaining country addressed, will
make favorable answer, II indeed 1t
has not already done so. The position
Of Italy is felt to be assured by the
favorable course adopted by the othar
four great powers of Europe.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-01-04
SITUATION AT COLENsO.
General Buffers Task Has been II
msasurably Increased.

General Buffers Task Has been Im-
msasurably Increased.
LONDON, Jan. 2.--The Standards
correspondent at Frere camp, tele-
graphing on January 1, says:
"Sir Charles Warren's division is
now nearly complete. Its headquar-
tiers will be at Estcourt. 1t is rumored
here that the guns which were cap
tured from General Butler at Colenso
have been mounted in the hills COM
manding the drift over the Tugela
river at Springfield. The Beers. it ap-
pears, captured $50 rounds Of shrapnel
when they took the guns.
General Buffers difficulties have
beea UNNECESSARILY increased by the
enforced delay since the last engage
ment. He now has before him a series
Of walled and fortified hills, running
sixteen miles along the line Of the Tu-
gela. These are swarming with the
enemy. posted in positions OF great
strength and bristling with guns.
while the river in front is in full food.
The coming battle will certainly be
the stiffest and probably the most
momsntous of the entire campaign"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-01-04
WAR COUP by BRITAIN.
Claimed That DeiRgoa Bay Has Bee
Secured Under Secret Treaty.

Claimed That DeiRgoa Bay Has Been
Secured Under Secret Treaty.
LONDON, Dec. go. Announcement
by the Berlin Lokal .Anzeiger that
under the secret stipulations Of the
treaty Germany will take Portugal's
Asiatic colonies and the territory
north of the Zambesi and England
Delagoa bay is the most startling
news of the day. The authority Is
not Official, and the statement OF con-
certed action by the two powers
against French and Russian occupa-
ton must be accepted with reserve un-
til the foreign officers confirm 1t. The
alleged payment of :5,0OG,0O0 marks
for Germany's share in this territorial
trade also seems doubtful. Some dis
closures Of this kind has been expect
ed in diplomatic circles for several
weeks, since the necessity for shutting
off the supplies of arms and ammuni-
ton from the Transvaal has becoEe
apparent with the prolongation Of the
war"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-01-04

Dies MONIES, Dec. ?9.-The following
are the new officers Of the Iowa State
Teachers Associations: President, w.
o. Riddell, Des Moines; First Vice
President, G. l. Miller, boone; Second
Vice President. A. r. Sale, Mason City;
Third Vice President, Vim. Bell, Ores.
ton; Executive Committeeman At
Large, Inez KelsO, Corydon; Educa-
tional Coun IL, II. Is. Hayden. Council
Bluffs; A. v. Noble, Ames; President
Blakesley, Mt. Pleasant; C. II. Carson.
Marengo; w. w. Gist, Cedar Rapids;
c. 4. Schell, Garner.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-01-04
VICTORY FOR THE BRITISH
Gen. French Defeats Beers and DC.
cuples Colesburg.


cupies Colesburg.
RANsBERG, Cape Colony, Jan E.
Gen. French completely defeated the
Beers and occupied Colesburg. The
general continued to keep the Beers
on the move and pressed them closely
Saturday and Sunday, giving them no
time to make prolonged stand, and
when day broke he was within strik-
ing distance of the enemv. Sunday
night all the cavalry, artillery and in.
fantry, the latter riding in wagons to
increase the general mobility, started
on a night march, intending to turn
the Boer right. The flank opera
tions were successful. The infantry
and field battery Immediately made
feint attack on the Boer front. While
this was proceeding the cavalry and
light artillery got completely around
the enemy's right flank as arranged.
The program worked without hitch.
The Beers were utterly surprised.
Finding retreat threatened they fed
eastwood in disorder, leaving Coles.
berg in French's hands.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-01-04
The NEWS In IOWA
PAVING LAW Is STRICKEN.
Judge Eishslberger Declares It to BE
Unconstitutional.

Judge Eishslberger Declares It to BE
Unconstitutional.
OrrUNwA, Dec. 2S.-For the first
time in the history of the state of
Iowa court has held that the statute
relating to the assessment and collee-
ton Of paving tax by the front foot
rule is void and that the Iowa statute
is unconstitutional. This is in line
with the decisions of the United States
supreme courts and federal courts, but
is the first time that an Ibwa court
has passed upon the cons tutionality
Of the law. The opinion 8 rendered
by Judge +. w. Eichel5e: ger In the
case Of A. II. Hamilton, ct al, vs.. the
city of Ottumwa and the Assyrian As
phslt company Of Chicago. BY line
Of reasoning the court, in line with
the decision OF the supreme court in
the case of Norwood VS.. Baker, holds
that the front foot plan Of assessment
is void because it takes into account
the benefits derived. The validity Of
the assessment was attacked by the
demurrer and Is the first case in
which the inhibition of the federal
constitution has been involved in this
state in this class of cases.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-01-04
CHRISTMAS FIGHT.
6ritish Attack Boer Fort and Get the
WOrstf o 1t.

British Attack Bosr Fort and Get the
wOrstf 1t.
LoRENz MARQUES, Jan. 1.-Pretoria
advices Of December 81, say an official
dispatch from Mafeking announces .
sortie by the British on Christmas day,
attacking the Boer fort with cannon.
Maxims and an armored train rushing
up to the walls of the fort. The Brit
ish lost 100 killed and wounded; the
Beers loss, two killed and seven
wounded. A dispatch frcm the Boer
camp at Modder river, December 2s,
reports an artillery duel lasting an
hour. December 81 the British recen-
noitering party made sortie hut did
not come within Boer range. Deem
Der 20 the British began a steady
bombardment Of the l,oer position.
AGuINALDO,s WIFE TAKEN.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-01-04
REGIMENT OF IOWA DUTCH.
Colony In Sioux County Said to BE Som
Ing Drilled Men to Join Boers.

Colony In Sioux County Said to BE Send
Ing Drilled Men to Join Boers.
ORANGE CITY, Jan. Am entire
regiment Of soldiers is said to be en-
route from the Dutch colony in this
(Sioux) county to join the Beers in the
Transvaal. If seemingly well anthem
ticated accounts are to be believed,
the organizers of the force are not
attempting to send the entire body to
the seat of war at once, but are con-
tent to ship them out three or four at
time by different routes. The re-
cruits were not all gathered in Sioux
county, but the money to hire and
equip them was all raised in or near
Orange City and Sioux Center. That
drilling has been in progress in remote
parts Of the county for some time is
certain, though much secrecy was OBJ
served. It is said that only picked
men have been accep ed.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-01-04
Plan to Dsse.. aoebsii,e..

frankfort, KY. Jan. 2.-ChairI
Long of the republican state camp;
committee has called a meeting Of
republican members of both houses
a Joint conference. II Is expected tina
then report will be received from thu
anti-Goebel democrats regarding theil
attitude on the organization OF thu
two houses. and the general policy fol-
the session will be talked over.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-01-04

Team STUCK by Buriington Train Near
WO0dburn.

Team STUCK by Burlington Train Near
WO0dburn.
OsCEoLA, Dec. 30.-Frank Davidson
and Charles Darlington, while cross
ing the c. b. & Q. ryilroad tracks in
the west part of tsoodburn, ten miles
east of Osceola, had their team struck
byr -Ast bound train. When the
train was stopped both men were
found in the front part Of the engine.
Darlington being dead and Davidson
fatally injured. Strange to say while
the wagon was broken to pieces the
horses were uninjured. Both the vic
Tins Of the sad disaster were highly
respected citizens Of Clarke county,
whose homes were about three miles
south of WoOdburn.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-01-04
Russians Fighting with Boers.

LONDON, Dec. 3O.-The Marscilles
correspondent Of the Daily Mail. tele-
graphing the substance OF an inter-
view with the Rus ian general, Gour-
ko, eldest son Of the famous Gourko,
who is now about to start for Pretoria,
says that the Russian officer made the
following statement:
IL have been offered the command OF
Boer army corps. In my own mind
l am absolutely confident of the sue
cess of the Beers. You may take my
word for it that thousands of Russians
are now fighting under General Jou-
bert"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-01-04
AGUINALDO's WIFE TAKEN.
She Was with Party That Surrendered
at BOntoc.

MANILA, Jan. 2.-Aguinaldo's wife.
his sisters. three Filinino officers and
eighteen other Filipinos surrendered
70 Major March at Bontoc yesterday.
The Filipinos gave mp two Spanish
and two American prisoners. The first
movement of a general southern adj
vance occurred yesterday morning
when two battalions of the Thirty
ninth infantry landed and occupied
Cabuyao, on the south side of La9una
de Bay. Two Americans were killed
and -four were wounded. Twenty-four
of the enemy's dead were found in one
house. One hundred and fifty pris-
oners and four 6-pounder guns were
CAPTURED,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-01-04
PLOTTED RIOT IN MANILA.
Insurgents Purpose to XIII Foreign Con-
suls Revealed.


MANILA, Jan. -Four explosive
bombs, a few firearms and 500 rounds
of ammunition were discovered in q
house in the center of Manila Sunday
morning while the police were seeking
Recarte. the insurgent leader, who
was said to have come to Manila in the
hope Of effecting an outbreak yester-
day by taking advantage Of the mobil-
ization Of the American troops at Gem
eral Lawton's funeral. Sunday it de-
veloped that the plot included the
throwing Of bombs among the foreign
consuls attending the ceremony, in
order to bring about international
complications. These, It seems, were
to be thrown from the Escolta's high
buildings, but the avoidance Of the
Escolta by the funeral procession
spoiled the plan. The populace, 1t IL
thought, had been prepared for the
attempt by rumor circulated widely
among the natives that Aguinaldo was
in Manila and would personally lead
the outbreak. The American author
tiles. having been advised Of what was
brewing, prepared for all contin-
gencies.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-01-04

MONROE, Dec. 29.-The s-year old
son of Mr.. and Mrs. William North,
living on their farm two miles west Of
Monroe, was instantly killed by the
the team running away. The child
was alone in the wagon when the team
started to run. The wagon overturn-
ed on pile of cobs, catching the child's
head on the edge Of the wagon bed
and dragging him several rods, dislo-
eating his neck.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-01-04
HAD PLANNED IN IPR'
Formidable Plot Accident;
vealed at Manila.
SOLDIERS FIND FOUR
cian Was Co Throw Them
Funeral Of Gen. Lawton
co.suis Wore to Have Zee
Activity Of Our Troops.

Manila, Jan. 2.-Fourt. ~
.ombs. few firearms and a,uno-
Of ammunition were disco In .
house in the center Of Ma nnday
while the police were SEEK pcarta
the insurgent leader. VIII aid to
havs come to Manila In tn - OF ef-
fecting an outbreak byl fshg ad-
vantage of the mobilizat ionpf the
American troops at GIN. yawtons
funeral.
II has developed that tJplot In
cluded the throwing Of hos among
the foreign consuls atteII hal the cere-
mony, In order to brin put inter-
national complications These. II
seems, were to be throw Ppm the Es-
colta's high buildings. ythe avoid
ance of the Escolta by thfuneral pro-
cession spoiled the plan.
The populace. 1t is thouht, had beer
prepared for the attemptby a rumo
circulated widely among the native
that Aguinaldo was inManila, an
would personally lead he outbrea
The American authorities having be
advised of what was brewing. prepai 4
for all contingencies.
Capt. Morrison, who cmmands the
troops in the most turbuleit districts OF
the city, says he does ppt believe an
actual uprising will eveHoccur. as the
natives lack the resolution to take the
first steps in q movement that would
entail fighting at close quarters with
the American troops.
An American advance in Cavite
province, south of Manila is expected
shortly. Reliable reports from native
spies show that there ap upward OF
1000 organized insurgents snasr arms
within a mile Of linus. They are
strengthening their Atrenchments.
and possess artillery.
At Novaleta the Filitino intrench-
ments have been mud strengthened
since Gen. Schwan's Advance. A thou
sand of the enemy are h that vicinity.
and there are 600 at San Francisco de
Malabon. From twelve to a hundred
garrison all the towns IN the southern
part of Cavite province, and the same
may be said Of the towns In Batangas
province.
1t Is estimated that 1000 insurgents
are intrenched at Calamba.
Reports have been received that q
900 insurgents are massed at Mount
Arayat, having strong positions which
command steep and narrow trails, and
that they are preparing to roll bowl
ders down upon the advancing troops
Life along the coasts Of the prov
1nDces Of Cagayan and North and Souti
I 1locos Is resuming normal conditions
The American troops occupy the i'm
portant towns and patrol the countr!
roads. The natives imIblore the Amerl
cans to continue the Occupation. to es
tablish 4 SETTLED government and y
terminate The uncertainty. abuses IND
confiscations that hate characterized
the rule of the Tagal revolutionists
during the last eignte EN- months.
Incoming Spanish prisoners declare
that Aguinaldo has ordered the release
of all Spaniards now In possession Of
the rebels. The mountain passes Of
Cagayan and the two Ilocos provinces
are still guarded In the hope Of catch
ing the insurgent Gen Tinio, who II
still a fugitive. 1t is asserted thai
Lieut.. Gilmore Is In Tlnio's custody.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-01-04
NEW PERIL FOR BRITAIN.
Modus vivendi on Newfoundland Fish
10 Eynlrah.

Modus yivendi on Newfoundland Fish
cries Has Expired.
81. JOHNS, n. i. Jan. Grave com
plications are feared between Great
Britain and France over the expiration
ofIthe Newfoundland fisheries modus
virendi Sunday. The colonial legisla-
ture cannot meet for some weeks, and
the British parliament is also closed,
50 that there is no possibility of any
legislation for some weeks to remedy
the defect. France is thus made able
Ito provoke much trouble with the col
onial office, and it is feared she will do
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-01-04
GERMANY STIRRED.
Seizure Of 1hs Bundesrath May Lead
to akne Complications.


BERLIN, Jan, THAT grave compli-
cations NAH crow out of the seizure of
the GermaE mail steamer Bundesrath
by the British cruiser Magicienne in
East Afri} au waters is shown by the
fact that "a cabinet council was held
yesterday in Berlin. 1t is further an
nounced that the full German cabinet
will disd uss the case. The German
press is bitter over the event, which
may have the effect of multiplying the
recent change of sentiment in favor Of
Great Britain in the Transvaal war.
German officials are non-committal,
but the summoning Of cabinet minis
tiers on sunday to formulate a report
for the emperor shows that prompt
notice is to be taken by the govern
ment Press and people are very bit
ter in their denunciation OF the Brit.
ish action and Great Britain is ex.
pected to make prompt apology.
PLOTTED RIOT IN MANILA.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-01-04
Sac County without saloons.

SAC CITY, Dec. 29.-The Sac county
supervisors have completed the canvass
of the saloon statement of consent,
filed December 6, 1899. They found
the statement insufficient as filed. 1t
contained 10 more names than the re-
quired 65 per cent, but the board decid-
ed 73 signatures, against which the
anti-saloon forces protested, to be
illegal, leaving the statement short "a
M
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-01-04

CINCINNATI, Dec. Monsieur Pie
rot. on the charge Of acting as . re
cruiting officer for the Beers, wa
brought before United States Attor.
ney Bundy today. He claimed he was
enlisting men for the hospital corp
and not for enlistment in the army
Bundy advised him that he must stop
mr. ha puuishad
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-01-04

Washington. Jan. 2.-The remains o
Major John A. Logan, also those Q
Major-Gen. Henry w. Lawton an
Lieut.. Ledyard, are now on their wa
home on the transport Thomas. whie
started from Manila Saturday. r
Thomas Is expected to arrive at s
Francisco In twenty-six days.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-01-04
IOWA NAIL CLERK PROMOTED.
WILLIAM II. Penn Assistant superintend.
snt Of Railway Service.

william II. Penn Assistant superintend-
snt Of Railway Service.
Dies MONIES, Dec. 29.-William II.
Penn, has been appointed assistant
superintendent of the sixth division of
railway mail service, with official
headquarters at Chicago. but he will
be permitted to retain his headquar-
tiers at Des Moines. He has been in
the railway mail service for twenty
seven years and is now the chief clerk.
He was appointed chief clerk for Iowa
in 1889, and Is regarded as one Of the
best men in the service in the west.
He has lived in Des Moines during all
his service in the postOffice depart
ment
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-01-04

Dallas. Texas, Jan. 2.-The populist
state executive committee has declared
against fusion of any kind in next
years campaign. and against William
J. Bryan. Full state and congressional
tickets will be named. and the cry viii
be Down with snsion!"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-01-04

Los Angeles. Cal. Jan. 2.-Charles
II. Cole, the Boston banker, accused OF
embezzling 5000, 900 of the funds Of the
Globe National bank of that city. and
arrested here, started for Boston last
night in charge of United States Mar
shall Osborne
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-01-04

c&H, Dec. 90, via Lorenzo Mar.
wv 30,-Commandant Swart re-
from the lager ut Alowyn's kop,
eorustl that he had an engage
5ldty. Dec. 22. with kafiirs,
~ lprhood Of Derdorpoort.
~ occrpied a strongly fortified
eo& VIDE well prepared for
=. liter heavy fighting the
oAptuvd the kafiirs' position,
thru kissd and Eve wounded.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-01-04

Leipzig, Jan. 2.-The German ma.
chinery manufacturers are preparing
to est sblish permanent exhibition in
Russian cities, thus initiating Ameri-
can and British firms. who are win
ming the trade that Germany once
mouopolizod
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-01-04
Goebei Democrats In Control.

FRANKFoRT, Ky., Jan. 2.-The Goe
bel democrats have organized both the
senate and the house. Open charges
of bribery have been made against the
anti-Goebel democrats
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-01-04

MARsHALLTOwN, Dec. 3O.-The great
est live bird contest ever shot in the
state has just closed here. 1t was u
match between John A. Lane, OF Mar
shalltown, and Charles A. Hoover, Of
Oskaloosa, two picked members Of gun
clubs Of the respective cities. Lane
won by score of SO to 70. Over "a 200
changed hands on the result, the prin-
cipals putting up 1000 each. \
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-01-04

NEW goRK, Jan.-The McCoy-Ilah.r
fgit resulted in victory for Mccoy,
test '~c In the fifth rorpd
- knocked down