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The Bowbells tribune., 1900-08-24

Alexandria, Ind, Aug. 21.-The entire
plant Of the Kelly AK Manufacturing
company, valued at 100000, was de-
stroyed by fire last evening. This was
the largest ak factory in the world.
The plant was we'll insured.
The fire started in the grinding de-
partment Of the ak factory. A strong
wind carried the flames to the pump
house and doomed the entire works to
destruction. In short time the wheel
plant, covering ten acres was reduced
to ashes. 1t was the only plant not in
the trust, was valued at nearly mil
lion dollars, and although In the hands
Of receiver, was expected to be taken
out of the receivers hands next Janu-
ary.
Just how the fire started is unknown,
but it is thought to have originated
from an overheated boiler. When first
discovered by the watchman the wood
work between the boilers and grinding
room was ablaze. The plant was
thoroughly equipped with an auto
matte sprinkler, but owing to the
steam in the boilers being so low 1t
would not work. Many of the en-
ployes of the establishment live within
q short distance of it and every effort
was made to extinguish the blaze
without success, and the plant, en-
ploying about 700 men, was destroyed
within a short time. w. F. Kelly said
last night that it was his intention to
rebuild the plant, providing the insur-
ance was sufficient. He also said the
debris would be cleared away at once,
and that all his employees who so de-
sired would be given work.
The Bowbells tribune., 1900-08-24

now being made In the inner city,
which is surrounded by the allies and
being bombarded."
Rear Admiral Bruce's report of the
continuation of fighting in Peking puts
more serious aspect on the Chinese
situation than was generally expected
here. 1t appears effectually to dispose
Of all statements that the empress
dowager had fled, although circum-
stantial accounts of her departure
continue to come from Shanghai.
Despite defeat the Chinese are ap-
parently resolved to make desperate
struggle not only in their ancient CAPT.
tai, but also in other parts Of the en-
pire. Shang Chi Tung, viceroy at
Hankow, and Liu Kun vi, viceroy at
Marking, according: to advices from
Shanghai, have threatened the consuls,
saying that if the person of the en-
will withdraw from their present
friendly attitude.
Another Shanghai dispatch an
nounces the death Of Ii Ping Hong.
Cheng and Chang Lui Lin in the fight
ing before Peking.
The mandarins in the southern prov
inces, according to a dispatch to the
Daily Express from Hongkong, have
issued an important proclamation rec
ognizing the capture Of Peking as q
Just punishment of reactionary officials
and warning the people not to inter-
fere with the foreigners, but also
pointing out that the sole object of
the powers should be punishment Of
the Boxer" and then the restoration
Of peace, confining, however, their ope-
rations to the north.
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The Bowbells tribune., 1900-08-24
ARE THROWN OFT.

American Fire Brigade disqualified
for Professionalism.
Paris, Aug. 21.-The Kansas City fire
brigade has been disqualified for Sc
curing prizes at the international ex-
hibition of fire apparatus at Vincennes
on the ground of professionalism, the
staff being paid. The men were per-
mitted, however, to give an exhibition.
AS regards speed in preparing their
apparatus for reaching the top OF
buildings, and the height and distance
of projecting water, they outclassed all
competitors.
The Bowbells tribune., 1900-08-24
BLOCKADE HAS BEEN LIFTED.

That Boats Can Pass.
Sault Ste. Marie, Aug. 21. = The
blockade to Lake Superior navigation
by the stranding of the schooner
MAZDA directly across the deep water
channel in st. Mary's river has been
lifted. The wreck was swung around,
leaving space sufficient for deep
laden ships to pass. The detained
fleet Of more than 200 vessels at once
began moving. The blockade lasted
about eighty hours. It is estimated
the losses entailed by delay to ship
ping will approximate 100000.
The Bowbells tribune., 1900-08-24
SHAH ESCAPES.

Second Attempt Made ON the Life OF
the Persian Ruler.
Paris, Aug. 81. - The Steele says q
private telegram from Ostend states
that an attack similar in all points to
that made by the anarchist in Paris
on Aug. 2 was made Saturday on the
shah of Persia. Details of the assault
are lacking. The Echo de Paris pub
fishes the bare statement from Ostend
that an attempt had been made upon
the life of the shah, adding that owing
to the lateness of the hour 1t was Inn
possible to obtain confirmation of the
reDOrt,
The Bowbells tribune., 1900-08-24
ROBERTS FIRM STAND.
No Mercy for Those Who Break
Their OQth0.

No Mercy for Those Who Break
Their Oaths.
Pretoria, Aug. 21. - Lord Roberts
proclamation, after reciting the fact
that many have broken the oath to
maintain neutrality and that the leni-
ency extended to the burghers is not
appreciated, warns all who break their
oath in the future that they will be
punished by death, imprisonment or
fine. He declares that all burghers In
districts occupied by the British. eX-
cept those who take the oath will be
regarded as prisoners Of war and
transported, and that buildings on
farms where the enemy or his scouts
are harbored, will be liable to be razed.
The Bowbells tribune., 1900-08-24
RACE WAR ENDED.

Order II Restored in Liberty Coun.
ty, Ga.
Atlanta, Ca, Aug. 21.-Gov. Gambler
received q telegram from Sheriff Brew
er Of Liberty county saying that the
negroes in thst locality. had now dis
persed and there was no longer any
need of the Liberty Guards. The citi-
zens who had armed themselves have
returned to their homes and order has
been restored.
The Bowbells tribune., 1900-08-24
RAIN A LUXURY.

Ore Handler Demands Higher Pay
Because of Wet.
Cleveland, Aug. 21.-The ore handlers
at the New York, Pennsylvania &
Ohio ore dock refused to unload the
steamer Simon J. Murphy until they
were paid % cents per ton instead of
% cents, on account Of the ore being
wet. The increased cost of unloading
this cargo was $1,000. Capt. John
Mitchell, the owner of the largest
fleet of boats on the lakes, declares
that he will not carry ore to any dock
where the increased charge is made.
The Bowbells tribune., 1900-08-24

Hail Destroys 100 Acres Of Grain.
Langdon, MIMI, Aug. 21.-News re-
ceived from r. C. Pew of Cando, N. D..
announces that a severe hail storm and
.cloudburst passed over that section,
completely destroying 1,700 acres OF
grain, also his entire crop of hay.
The Bowbells tribune., 1900-08-24
Body Found Hanging.

Fergus Falls. Mimi, Aug. 21.-While
picking plums in the town of Erdahl
Lauris Larson and Ole Thompson
found the dead body of a woman sus-
pended from a tree, the corpse hang
Ing so low that the knees touched the
ground. The woman's appearance
would indicate that she had been a
travelling peddler. She was dark and
about forty years old.
The Bowbells tribune., 1900-08-24
MANY PERSONS ARE INJURED.

Bridge at Paris Exposition Col
lapses and Thirty Persons Are
Injured.
Paris, Aug. 21.-Another accident has
occurred at the exposition, the bridge
over the Boulevard la Tour Maubourg,
joining one part of the show with an
other, having fallen. According to the
first account Of the accident thirty
persons were injured. five of them
seriously.
The Bowbells tribune., 1900-08-24
LOOKS MORE SERIOUS.

Eighting in PeIxinE Puts q More Sc.
rious Aspect on Chinese Affairs.
London, Aug. q. - Rear Admiral
Bruce cables the admiralty from Che
III, Aug. 10, as follows:
IAm informed on the authority of
the japanese that street fighting still
oen tinues In Peking, part Of which is
d nre. Yang So ~ prevented the en-
1rsss from leaving' and q last stand is
The Bowbells tribune., 1900-08-24
ALL WILL SOON BE OVER.

Negotiations Between America and
Spain to BE Concluded.
San Sebastian, Aug. 21.-Premier Sill
vala has had a conference with Bel
lamy Storer, the American minister to
Spain, regarding two conversations re-
sulting from the treaty of peace be-
tween Spain and the United States. It
is believed the negotiations will be
concluded soon.
The Bowbells tribune., 1900-08-24
Mail From the Wrec,

Chicago, Aug. 81. =. Two carloads of
mail which were on the Lake Shore
train wrecked at sandusky, have ar
rived here. It is all badly water
soaked. and in many cases it was Inn
possible to read the address.
The Bowbells tribune., 1900-08-24
Father Killed in self-Defense.

Father Killed in Self-Defense.
Lincoln. Neb., Aug. Il. - James N.
Burnham, publisher of a paper at
Waymore, Neb., shot and killed his
father, Capt. Collins A. Burnham, at
their home yesterday. A coroner's
jury Immediately exonerated the son.
Both father and son were prominent
political workers in the county In
which they reside. The killing was In
self-defense.
The Bowbells tribune., 1900-08-24
Shot Durtnx a ou,rre1.

Pipestone, Aug. 81. = A quarrel at
Ruthton, fifteen miles north of here,
between Sim Akers and Frank Finley
resulted in the former drawing his re-
volver and shooting the latter in the
leg. Akers was former village mar
shall of Ruthton and had arrested
Finley several times. Akers was ar
rested,
The Bowbells tribune., 1900-08-24
Drouth in Kansas.

Kansas City, Aug. 21.-Two-thirds OF
Kansas west Of the three easternmose
tiers Of counties is experiencing one OF
the most severe drouths in the history
Of the state, and the general opinion Is
that the Kansas corn crop will be the
smallest, in proportion to its require.
ments for feeding, that has been raised
in many years.
The Bowbells tribune., 1900-08-24
Killed by Lawn Mower.

Albert Lea, Minn., Aug. 21. - The
three-year-old son of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Madison was found dead on the
lawn of the house, and the fact that
the lever of the mower was on his
head disclosed the cause of death. It
Is supposed that the child was playing
around the mower and pulled the lever
out with the above result.
The Bowbells tribune., 1900-08-24
Harvesting in Pr.

Harvesting in ProEress.
Devils Lake. N. D., Aug. 21.-Har.
vesting is progressing and the yield
will exceed estimates of the state
where hail struck.
The Bowbells tribune., 1900-08-24
Tried to XIII HI, wife.

Jamestown, N. D., Aug. 21.-A. Tom
Jack made a desperate attempt to mur-
der his wife in quarrel over money
matters. He welded a knife and in
his attempt to kill the woman slashed
her arm. She escaped from his grasp
and Tomjack, thinking he had wound
ed her seriously, made his escape.
Tomjack is an ex-convict, having
served five years in the state peniten-
tiary for beating a man almost to
death.
The Bowbells tribune., 1900-08-24
FIGHTING IN PEK|NG
ALLIES ARE BOMBARDING THE IN.
NER CITY.

Startling Statement Made in a Dis.
patch From Admiral Remey-
First Omcial Confirmation of the
Fall of Peking Is Received From
Gen. Cha6ee - Dowager Empress
In Detained in the Inner City
Chinese Evidently Resolved to
Make q Last stand in the Ancient
Capital.
The Bowbells tribune., 1900-08-24
Cow. killed nv Lirbtn,nr.

Cows Killed by Lightning.
Royalton, Minn., Aug. 21.-During =
heavy storm that passed over Buck
man lightning killed four valuable
COWS of N. w. Moorhead's. Some of
the farmers have started to thresh
tout Of the shock and report light yield.
The Bowbells tribune., 1900-08-24
CAUSED GREAT. LOSS
FIRE DESTROYS PROPERTY VAL
UED AT NEARLY A MILLION.

Largest Ak Factory In the World
Fire Started Is Unknown, but IL
Thought to Have Originated
Fight Made to Extinguish the
Flames but without Success-
Throws Seven Hundred Men Out
Of Employment.
The Bowbells tribune., 1900-08-24
ARE BLOWN DOWN.

Cyclone Levels Van Dusen Elevator
at Harold, 9. ID.
Pierre, 8. D., Aug. 81. = A telephone
message from Harold, thirty miles
east of here, says a cyclone struck
there about s o'clock, destroying the
Van Dusen elevator and several small
er buildings. No one was injured.
The Bowbells tribune., 1900-08-24
Leaned tn Her death.

Helena. Mont. Aug. 21.-Valeria G.
Gibson. while temporarily insane late
last night, jumped from the third floor
of the Park hotel at Great Falls and
received injuries from which she died.
Mrs. Gibson was the wife of Paris
Gibson, the founder of Great Falls,
and one Of the leading men of the
state.
The Bowbells tribune., 1900-08-24
Crushed to Death.

Fort Dodge, Iowa, Aug. 21.-James F..
Baker, foreman of the Chicago, Mil
waukee & st. Paul roundhouse at
Storm Lake, was crushed to death be.
tween two passenger coaches while at.
tempting to couple them.
The Bowbells tribune., 1900-08-24
Attacked hx a Steer.

Hankinson, N. D., Aug. 81. - While
w. E. Mclaughlin was leading steer
to the slaughter house the animal
rushed at Mr.. Mclaughlin, knocked
him down and trampled on his head.
breaking his cheek and nose bones.
The Bowbells tribune., 1900-08-24
Ten Bushels to the Acre.

Hawley, Minn., Aug. 81. - Warren
Works, the first farmer here to thresh,
reports ten bushels to the acre Of re-
markably fine wheat. This would in
dicate about tllree-fourths Of crop
for Clay and surrounding counties.
The Bowbells tribune., 1900-08-24
Tornado Breaks Everything

Chatsworth, Iowa, Aug. 21.-A de.
structive tornado visited this section OF
the country. The storm was accom-
panied by rain and hail and much
damage was done to corn by the latter.
The storm was a mile wide.
The Bowbells tribune., 1900-08-24
rmnlement shcd. Burned.

Downing, Wis, Aug. 21.-The w. A.
Douglass Lumber company's yards
and farm implement sheds were de-
stroyed by fire. Some machinery was
saved. The loss is partly covered BY
Insurance.
The Bowbells tribune., 1900-08-24
Cut in Two by the Cars

Cut in Two by the Cars.
st. Louis, Aug. 81. - Allen Nicholl,
twenty years of age, of Nicholl. N. T..
was instantly killed by a Big Four
freight train in Alton yesterday morn
ing. He fell between the cars and his
body was cut in two at the hips.
The Bowbells tribune., 1900-08-24
Killed by a street Car

Killed by q Street Car.
La Crosse, Wis, Aug. 21.-O. p. Oh
son stepped in front of moving street
car and was instantly willed. He was
in the employ Of the company and was
repairing rails at the place where the
accident occurred.
The Bowbells tribune., 1900-08-24
Hor.. rh1exe. in Evidence

Horse Thieves i'm Evidence.
waverly, Iowa, Aug. 21. = Horse
thieves have again visited the city and
took from the barn Of Henry Cchoof a
valuable black horse. They also took
a set of double harness and ftynets.
No trace has yet been found.
The Bowbells tribune., 1900-08-24
Killed on the Tracks.

Storm Lake, Iowa. Aug. 21. = Leo
Reeves, a boy of fourteen, was killed
by jumping from an east-bound gravel
train on the Illinois Central railroad.
He was thrown backward under the
cars.
The Bowbells tribune., 1900-08-24
KlondiIxe Is American.

Klondike IL American.
Victoria, B. c., Aug. 21.-The steamer
Amur has just arrived from Skagway.
Advices brought say that Richard
Mansfield White of New York, mine
owner and explorer, in an interview
given at Skagway, contends that the
Klondike is in American territory.
The Bowbells tribune., 1900-08-24

Days Record of Fatalities.
Pittsburg, Aug. 21.-Four drownings'
and one death from burning is Pitts.
burg's fatal accident record for the
day.
The Bowbells tribune., 1900-08-24
Fatal Bolt Of Lightning

Fatal Bolt of Lightning.
slayton, Minn., Aug. 2l.-Chris john
son, about twenty-five years old, living
four miles northwest of here, was in.
stantly killed by lightning during q
storm.
The Bowbells tribune., 1900-08-24
snrunr = Leak and sunk.

Escanaba, Mich, Aug. 21-The wood-
en- steamer Argonaut sprung aleak
yesterday after taking on a cargo Of
iron ore and sunk at her dock.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-08

Work in the legislature is now be-
coming more interesting as the session
draws nearer to close. Woman suf-
frage, which has been kept rather
quiet, will be voted on this week. From
this distance it looks like liquor legisla,
tion will amount to but little. That
question seems to be pretty well settled
for the present, and there is disincli-
nation on the part of the more careful
men to stir it up again. Some radical
legislation on building and loan
management may be passed to prohibit
them from charging too highIinterest
and collecting such high fines for
nonpayment of dues. A woman's re-
formatory may be provided for so as to
separate the women from the girls at
Mitchellville and to give the criminal
women better care.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-08
rlacy for Judge.

From Shelby Co. Republican.
This paper is authorized to announce
that Hon. N. w. Macy, of this city,
one of the judges of the Fifteenth judi
cial district, will be candidate before
the republican convention for renomi-
nation.
In presenting the name of Judge
Macy to the voters of the district, We
need say very little. He has served
the people almost twelve years on the
bench, will have served that length of
time when his term is up; and practi-
cally every citizen of the district has
had opportunity to know the man and
his work. If there is aught in his per-
sonality, OF in his record as judge,
that is not wholly satisfactory to his
constituents, it has never been pointed
out to us.
We think we can say, without run
ming counter to the belief of great
majority of the citizens of the district,
that the bench of the Fifteenth judicial
district is the equal of any in the state.
Each one of the four judges is high
minded, honorable, educated gentle
man. Each one is learned in the
law, and each one strives to mete out
exact Justice in the matters which come
before him. They are very seldom re-
versed by the court of last resort. They
also labor to expedite the business
which comes before them and to save
court expenses whenever possible. OF
this excellent quartette, Judge Macy is
leading member.
The judicial branch of the govern
ment is of equal or greater Importance
than the executive or Legislative
branches. Upon the quality of justice
dispensed by the courts depends the
life of the nation ana the rights of in
dividuals. How important, then, that
he Judiciary be composed of men of
known uprightness and tested abilities.
We feel confident that no one more
competent or worthy than N. w.
Macy could be named for the high
Office he has so long occupied, with
credit to himself and satisfaction to
the people, and to which he aspires for
another term
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-08

Speaking of the men in the country
and what we think of them, we will
tell you. We know man who lives
on his quarter section of land several
miles from town. He is about out of
debt. He has nice place, good house
and barn, has groves, orchard, fruit,
has horses, cattle and hogs and many
of them we'll bred. He farms intel-
ligently and energetically and makes
some money. His house means more
than place to stay--it means home.
1t has several modern conveniences and
it contains not only necessaries but
luxuries, for luxuries come cheaper
than they used to. Then this man has
got to where he doesn't have to save
every nickle he gets, but can enjoy life
and can give enjoyment to his family.
His children as they have grown up
have not only had the advantage of
country schools, but of town schools
and some of them of colleges. News
papers, magazines, books and music
are now among their home attractions.
But what is most admirable to us in
this man is his self reliance. He is a
man of information and of opinions.
No one tells him how to think. His
abilities are good enough to qualify him
for public Office if he desired it, but
not caring for it he is qualified to advise
those who often seek to advise him.
He is of that material of independence
which has made this race self govern
ing. 1t is this spirit that made the
colonists free and which has developed
our own modern home government into
the best system in the world. He is a
type of the modern Iowa agricultural
citizen, and he is able, Independent
and honorable. His influence and the
influence of his family upon our
politics, society and government are
among the most healthful and stimulat-
ing of any we have.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-08

People who are on the streets of
Fontanelle at night should remember
one thing in particular, little matter
which we mention for their own good,
and if the nearer harkens to the voice
of wisdom he may save funeral ex-
penses by postponing the fatal day. If
the night watch calls halt, why halt
without haggling or chewing the rag,
and ask in a respectful tone what is
wanted. If he asks you to hold up
your hands, do so without question and
show him his mistake some other time,
if it is mistake. These suggestions
are made out of consideration of the
fact that the present night watch is
from Kentucky, and it is better to rec
ognize the FACT in the beginning than
to have it written in your obituary
that you didn't know it.-Fontanelle
Observer.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-08
Mcpherson and the Judgeship.

The Washington correspondent OF the
Iowa State Register has had consider
able to say the past week about the like
lihood of Congressman Mcpherson be-
/ coming judge of the United States court
for the Southern district of Iowa in
place of Judge Woolson, deceased. He
says that because the congressman from
the south half of the state and Senator
Gear cannot unite in recommending
one of the several candidates, that it is
becoming more apparent that they will
offer the place to Mcpherson as COM
promise.
All recognize McPherson's eminent
qualifications for the place 1t seems
to be understood that there was time
before Mr. Mcpherson went to con-
gress that he would have been pleased
to have the position, and it is said to
tempt him now. 1t is life appoint
ment with no worry about campaigns
and with $1,000 salary. A congress
mans salary is the same but there is re-
nomination and reelection to look
after every two years and that is ex-
pensive.
One career is more attractive than
the other according to mans inclina-
tions. To him whose tastes are wholly
of the law the position of United States
Judge is attractive. He is then brought
in contact with the legal fraternity
and he presides over the trial of cases.
He is constantly applying the great
principles of the law to the endless
cases coming up. His duties are labor
lous and many are important. The
congressman life is more active and
varied. He needs to be lawyer, poll
tician, servant of his thousands of con-
stituents, statesman, orator and hun
bred other things. But his life brings
him in constant touch with the people.
It, also takes him into the presence
of the greatest legislative body of the
world and gives him opportunity to
catch the very advanced thought of the
nation. 1t gives him the greatest
political opportunities that can be
given.
From every indication it seems Mr..
Mcpherson is just entering on a con-
gressional career of great influence and
usefulness. His ability obtains recog-
milton for him and if he remains there
he will no doubt soon become leader
in congress, bringing recognition,
honor and influence to himself and his
district. We hope he will not be led
off by the allurements of a judgeship.