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PEK1N REEKs WITH CARNAGE.

Pekin, July s 6-Recitals of further
horrors in Pekin are gathered by Cor.
respondents at Shanghai from Chi
nese sources, especially Of the slaugh.
ter in the Chinese and Tartar city of
thousands of native Christians 80 that
the capital reeks with carnage.
The ruthless thirst for blood is
spreading in all the northern pro-
vices; and wherever there are
native Christians the scenes enacted
in the capital are reproduced in min
ature. From these stories nothing
further comes regarding the legation
forces except repetition that they
ara all dead The correspondence
say that if the Chinese officials in
Shanghai wished to throw light on
the real state of affairs in the capital
they could do 80, and therefore, the
worst reports are accepted as true.
DISASTER TO RUSSIAN TROOPS.
The Chefoo correspondent of The
Express telegraphing on Thursday.
says there is no longer any doubt that
disaster has overtaken the Russian
force Of 5000 that lef. Tien Tsiu for
Pekin oa June 11th. The Russians
had a full field gun compliment and
carried their ovn transport As nothing
mas been beard from them for "a days,
it is assumed tba. they have been
overwhelmed. Trust worthy news is
received that all the country to the
northeast CT Pekio is covered with the
corpses of men aud horses of the west
ern garrisons Fighting Of a desperate
character took place 10 the immediate
neigbborhood Of Tien Tsio on June 30.
Taku dispatches say an attacE iD
great force is expected at any moment
The Chinese commanders are awaiting
the arrival of more guns and reinforce.
uents before making ap effo:t to retake
the city.
SIX HUNDRED CASUALTIES.
A dispatch from Sbaugh ghai to The
Daily Telegrah, dated June 5,h. says
the losses of the allies up to June 29sb
totaled 600.
Official dispatches from Port Arthur
to the Russian government, bearing
date of July Cd. show that the country
to the porthward is 10 a state of dis
.urbauce aud that bands are destroying
property. Six pirates ships have been
captured by Russian naval vessels Of
the island Of Elliong.
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Emperor Kwang Su
Committed Suicide

Shanghai, July S Emperor Kwang
Su committed suicide by taking opium
under compulsion of Prince Tuan. June
19. The empress dowager also took
poison, but is still alive. though report.
ed to be iusaue from she effects of the
drug.
The above had been officially report
ed to the German consular staff.
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THE DREADFUL STORY NOT
CONFIRMED.

London, July6. 6 80 e. m.-Tbe sso-
ry that all foreigners in Peklo were mur-
dered on June 80 or July appears to
be circulating imultaneously at Chefoo.
Shanghai aud Tieu Tsin. Yet. as it is
cot confirmed by official dispatches and
is not traceable to the southern vice.
roys who are still in certain commuoi-
cation with Pekie, there is basis for
the hope that it is untrue.
Cautious observers at Shanghai
recognize that even though these reports
are rejected, events 10 Pekiu must be
gellopiug to tragic end. Correspon.
dents Of The Express a. Shanghai
gather details FROM Chinese sources
which, pieced together. relate that
when the foreigners ammunition was
exhausted tie Boxers and imperial
troops rushed the British legation aud
poured into the court yard with fauati-
cal fury. The foreign troops we're SO
bopelessly outnumbered that their fate
was certain. The moment the mob
broke. the court yard was converted
into sbambles Others Of the invaders
spread into the interior of the building.
Ooe correspondents adds cit is only
left to hope that in the final rush of the
murderous hordes the men of the
legations bad time to slay With their
own hands their womeokind aud chill
dren. The Chinese are whispering the
terrible story under their breath.
Their attitude towards foreigners 10 the
streets has undergone strange change.
The demeanor Of the better GLASS Of
Chinese is one Of pity rather than OF
triumph. Even the rabble is one Of
pity. rather. Something OF this culmi-
pating tragedy in the gbastly history Of
recent events 10 Pekia seems to pervade
the very atmosphere here aud to compel
belief against all our hopes. The
consuls fear that the report is too true.
and the Chinese officials do not attempt
to seek reasons for denial"
Two Manchus who have arrived at
Shanghai certify to the truth of the
statement that Prince Toan visited the
palace and offered the emperor and
dowager empress the alternative of
poisoo or the sword The emperor,
they say, took poison aud died within
az hour. The dowager empress also
chose poison, but craftily swallowed
ooly portion of what was offered her,
and survived. On the same day the
Chinese customs bureau was destroyed,
Sir Robert Hart. the inspector Of Gus
toms aud bis stat escaping to the
legations.
Intense indignation is felt in Shang
hai against the supposed action Of the
powers in restraining japan from send
Jog 40 army to Pekin Immediately.
The powers are accused Of being as
guilty of murder - are Prince Tu.n's
fanatics and Sir Robert Hart is blamed
for not having informed the foreigners
Of the immehse imports of arms, espe-
cially few weeks ago.
The Chinese commanders are pre-.
pairing for loug. severe campaign aud
are putting into operation plans drawn
up by German officers last year for
resisting an Invasion from tho seabosrd
hv naaia
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REBELLION MAY SPREAD.

Washington, July 5.-A cablegram
has been received by the state depart
meut from Consul General Goodnow
at Shanghai declaring that there is i'm
minent danger Of ao extension of the
Boxer rebellion TO the southern Chi
nese provinces uoiess the international
forces are maintained and increased.
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STUBBORN RESISTANCE.

Shanghai. July 5-A messenger
with official advices who left Pekio
June 27 says that over 10000
Chinese soldiers aud rioters surrounded
the legations, bat in spite OF fierce
attacks they had not then succeeded 10
breaking through the walls.
The messenger also said that all per-
sops connected with the palace we're
pro-Boxer even the princes aod dukes
aod every one worshipiog the god Of
the Boxers.
The gates of the inner city, it was
added, were open for half a day.
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NEWS OF THE FOREIGNERS.

Paris, July 5.-The French consul
at Chefoo telegraphs that Cbiuamau
who left Pekin June 25 reports that ali
the ministers and residents then as
sembled at the British legation. the
French, German and Japanese lega-
tions were guarded by their own de-
tachments and NJ. Pichon, the French
minister aud his wife we're we'll. The
other legations, the custom house aud
the missions had been burned. The
foreign troops had lost six meo killed
and had six meO wounded, including
the commander Of the British detach-
ment
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HOLDING CHINA RESPONSIBLE

London, July 5-ln the house OF
commons today the parliamentary
secretary Of the foreign offioe. Mr. Wm.
st. John Brodrick, announced that the
government was hourly expecting q
rely to q communication addressed to
Japau and said the Chinese minister in
London had been Informed that the au-
tborities at Pekin would be held per.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-04-12

An exchange gives story told by an
a doll averted an Indian war. On one
occasion Gen. Crook was trying to put
a band of Apaches back on their reser-
walton, but could not catch them with
wish to do. One day his men captured
little Indian girl and took her to the
fort. She was quiet all day, saying not
a word. but her beady black eyes
came, however. she broke down and
sobbed, just as any white child would
have done. The men tried In vain to
comfort her. until the agent had an
rowed pretty doll that belonged to
her little daughter, and when the
Apache was made to understand that
she could have it, her sobs ceased and
the doll was still clasped In her arms.
She played with 1t all day. and appar-
emily all thought of getting back to her
tribe left her. Several days passed ana
then the little Apache girl. with her
doll still in her possession, was sent
back to her people. When the child
reached the Indians with the pretty
doll In her chubby hands 1t made
great sensation among them, and the
next day the mother came with the
child to the post She was kindly re-
ceived and Hospitality treated, and
through her the tribe was persuaded
to move back to the reservation.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-04-12
To Keep Glasses On.

Isn't it strange" said Mr.. Burton,
while in reminiscent mood, how dis
coveries are made? OF course, that
is general statement, but to the case
in question. l wear glasses, as you
know, but / found great trouble in
keeping them on. They we're contin-
ually following the laws of gravita-
ton and falling to the floor. The
trouble was that / did not have a
bridge of size and / spent money and
time experimenting with different
kinds of springs and claps and nose
pieces, but all proved failures. Now,
the other night / had an idea CHATS
all right, l am guilty of an idea once
in a while) that If would put some
powdered rosin on my nose that would
hold 'em for a while, so l accordingly
hunted up my friend, the violinist, and,
getting some rosin, made test. Was
1t success? Why,I can turn hand
spring backward and those glasses are
still doing business at the old stand >"
Richmond Times.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-04-12
ONLY A YELLOW DOG.
Faithful Canins- Friend Whose Death
Cnusen sorrow.

Faithful Canine Friend Whose Death
Caused Sorrow.
Il lost a faithful friend and helper
few days ago." said letter carrier,
whose route lies below Canal street,
to a New Orleans Democrat
man. He was yellow dog, and
must confess his appearance was not
neutrality-suspicious. His hide
was the color of cheap soap, and he
had the disreputable, skulking, tramp
ish bearing peculiar to yellow dogs
generally, but for all that he was
gentleman at heart. We met in the
way of business. His owner was what
letter carriers call 'throw-out;' in
other words, he lived two extra LONG
squares from his nearest neighbor and
to deliver the mail he received every
day involved four square walk for
each batch. Four squares means good
deal to tired carrier, and as a rule
'throw-outs' are anything but popular
the route the yellow dog got to know
my whistle, and would come rushing
to the corner to get the mail. He kept
that up steadily, rain or shine, for over
year, and never missed trip. What's
more, he showed a pride and interest
in the task that were really half hui
man. Sometimes, for instance, he
would be a little late and find me on
the way to the house when he got out
of the yard. Then it was comical to
see him come tearing up the street,
every hair bristling, and saying as
plainly as he could, Stop, hold on!
I'm here! Don't bulge another inch!
On such occasions he would always in
sist on going back to the corner, which
was the only place he recognized Of
ficially for the delivery of mail matter.
You can judge whether I became at
tached to him. Often he would be
waiting for me, cooking his head to
one side and feeling his Importance
from his yellow stump of tail to his
yellow stump of a nose. If | had
nothing for him he showed his dejec-
ton and disappointment as plainly as
man, but as soon as he saw me sort
few letters he would give a sharp, joy
GUS bark that sounded enough like a
laugh to be the real thing. When his
owner met me the other day and told
me he was dead l couldn't say word
to save my life. I turned around and
walked off. and before knew it was
numbering like a fool"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-04-12
S NOW BRYAN AND DEWEY.
Latest Combination Growing Out or
Admirals Candtdacy.

4 Admirars Candidacy.
4 Washington, ID. c., April 7.Gossip
is following Dewey's latest utterance
in regard to the presidency like tossing
waves after rapidly moving warship.
The very latest Is that Mrs. Dewey. IL
she cannot defeat Mckinley any other
way, will allow the admiral to run for
the vice presidency on the ticket with
Bryan. Another report is that Gen.
Joe Wheeler will run for vice president
on the independent ticket with Dewey
and special kilograms from Alabama
this morning say the Wheeler boom
for the vice presidency Is started. All
the serious talk about Dewey's candi-
dacy Is to the effect that he will head
an Independent ticket so that all the
disgruntled Democrats and RepuSli-
cans and all his admirers can vote for
him. His refusal to reply ut Philadel-
phia last evening when he was asked
II he was not there incidentally to con-
fer with certain political leaders Is re-
garded as extremely significant, as is
also the fact that Dan Lamont, secre-
tary of war under Cleveland, was In
Washington Tuesday. just before the
admiral announced he was in the field.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-04-12

again / repeat 1t is impossible; out
I thank you for the great compliment
you have paid me-" she said. Il trust.
Prince Clement, you will forgive and
forget me-"
mo, / cannot promise to forget
you," was all his reply. He stood for
an instant then, looking half away,
half mortified, almost as II uncertain If
he should part with her in this seem
ing friendliness or in open rupture.
The former course evidently pre-
vailed. for he bent over the hand he
held, and his thick. black moustache
brushed its snowy whiteness.
IF can ever be of service to you,
you may rely on me-" he said. And
bowling low again in response to Lii
lies farewell, he passed from the room
with steady steps and head erect. But
hidden deep down in his breast was
the gathering fury of maelstrom.
Within the drawing room, Lille
went to the window overlooking the
terrace. and, screened by the bamboo
and silk curtains, watched him mount
and ride away.
Her heart was beating wildly, not
with exultation at the honor the
prince had done her. and which, not
SO many years ago. would have filled
her coquettish vanity with delight
no; bit with strange feelings of un-
rest, with regret. and with PRESENT.
ment of evil
She fell on her knees in the gather
ing darkness, and great yearning
came over her for the fair English
home of her youth, and her father and
Don by her side in its beloved sanctity.
And, all unconsciously. whilst she
prayed. for their speedy retHrn, hot
tears welled up into her eyes and fell
on her clasped hands. Alas! for she
knew not how great was yet to be her
need Of those prayers and tears!
(To be continued.)
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-04-12

New York, April Or. G. Dun &
Co.'S weekly review of trade will say:
"Only twice in twenty-five years
would such failures as those of the
first quarter of 1900 have seemed large.
They are large compared with last year
and 1898 and would have looked larger
in 1883. The amount OF liabilities.
$50, 677 ,055, includes S21 ,1Gl 900 for the
United States Flour Milling company.
and s2492,4S2 for sixteen banks and
other financial corporations, leaving
1884 commercial failures, with $780,
o22,572 liabilities. Actual defaults in
manufacturing are smaller than In the
first quarter of any other year except
1899
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-04-12
Purdue Trustees VIII Walt.

Indianapolis, Ind, April 9.--It is
probable that new president for Pur-
due university at Lafayette, to sue
ceed DR.. Smart, whose death occurred
some weeks ago, will not be chosen
right away Gen. Benjamin Harrison.
who Is a member of the board of trus-
tees OF the university, has advised that
1t would be well to take plenty of time.
Among the men suggested for the
place are w. II. Wiley, now in the gov
eminent service at Washington; Wal
ter J. Quick of Brooklyn, Ind. and
Vice President Stone of Purdue.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-04-12
CHAPTER ".

Strange to say, it was almost at
that self-same moment Lille Derwent
at Rawal Pindi, was listening to Prince
Clement Sings suit. The afternoon
siesta, so general and necessary an in
diligence throughout India, was over,
and some hour and a half later Lille
was returning from a ride, attended
by her native groom, when she was
Joined at the gate of the compound by
the Prince, who was also on horse
back, and escorted by two native
troopers. 49,,
The fierce heats and moist seasons of
India had not as yet robbed Lilies
cheeks of their English roses, and she
was looking particularly fair in her
plain brown holland habit, beautifully
cut and braided with white, pleasantly
suggestive of comfort and GOODNESS.
Her hat was large white straw,
with a long, white ostrich feather,
which suited to perfection her clear
cut profile and the thick coils of her
fair hair. Her light riding gauntlets
were of white deerskin. and the
Princes admiration of the hand so
covered was only too evident by the
pressure he bestowed upon it.
He himself wore white undress uni
form and sun hat, so like a mush-
room that it would have been trying
in the extreme to an ordinary wearer,
but seemed to set off his dark, good
looking features with an air of dis
tinction.
Indeed, Prince Clement Sing was an
acquisition to society, both in personal
appearance and high intellectual stand
ing; and Lille would gladly have well
coined the diversion of his company
but that she was consumed by the fear
that his visit portended to matters con-
corning herself
And she was not long in discover
ing such to be the case.
You did not honor the course, to-
day, Miss Derwent. looked for you
In vain," he said.
mo. was in a mood for solitary
ride" she answered.
II trust that does not mean my pres
ence Is inopportune. dear LADY,"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-04-12

Bethlehem, Pa, April THE physi-
cal laboratory, one of the largest and
finest buildings of Lehigh University.
was this morning destroyed by fire.
The loss probably will exceed 100000
Blew Out Gas and went to bed.
Peoria, ILL.,, April 9.-Jacob Northcott
of Bluffs, H.. came to this city with
his wife and five children and went
to the Leland hotel. Before daylight
employees of the hotel found gas fumes
issuing from the room. When the
door was broken In the entire North
colt family were found to be insensi-
BILE and gas was pouring from the
burners. Physicians, after two hours
of hard work succeeded in resuscitat-
ing the victims. 1t is supposed the
family blew out the gas upon retir-
Ing.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-04-12
The Editors Mistake.

Editors have their troubles. One OF
these men, who presides over the des-
TIMES of western newspaper, Is
mourning the loss OF two subscribers.
No. / wrote asking how to raise his
twins safely, while the other wanted to
know how he might rid his orchard OF
grasshoppers. The answers went for
ward by mail, but by accident the edi-
tor put them into the wrong envelopes,
so that the man with the twins re-
ceived the answer: Cover them care
fully with straw and set fire to 1t, and
then the little pests, after jumping in
the flames for a few minutes, will be
speedily settled" And the man with
the grasshoppers was told to give
castor oil and rub their gums with a
bone. THE Columbian.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-04-12
Parallel Cases.

Mrs. Grumpps-There are thousands
of occupations in which men have plac-
es which women should fill. Why
shouldn't women be druggists? An
swer me that. Mr.. Grumpps-This cot
tage pudding isn't good at all. How
did you make it? Mrs. Grumpps-I
took few handfuls of -four and some
milk and a few eggs-I forget how
maryland some sugar, | think, and
believe | added some salt, and maybe
some baking powder-don't know how
much; never measure. Mr.. Grumpp
That's why.-New York Weekly.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-04-12
PreIatea to Go to Rome.

st. Louis, Mo-, April Q. -Archbishop
Kahn is completing arrangements for
an extended trip to Rome and Eu-
rope. In New York he will be joined
by Cardinal Gibbons and Archbishop
Corrigan and about fifty priests from
st. Louis, Chicago and New York. The
party of clergy will depart for Naples
on April rs. According to Catholic
authority the visit is one of the reg
ular trips which the clergy make to
Rome at stated intervals.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-04-12
ASKS GOVERNOR FOR AID.
greenwich. Conn.,. Trying to Prevent
Parades of strikers.

Greenwich, Conn, April There Is
much excitement In Greenwich over
the possible serious developments OF
the strike in the building trades. Tho
strikers have announced their inten-
ton of parading today, despite tho
prohibition Of the authorities. The
Hawley to the scene, and Governor
Lounsberry, II Is said, has been COM
municated with and has promised to
send Stamford and Norwalk militia
companies II necessary. Arrange
ments have been made to meet crisis
with constabulary of 200 men drawn
from the police of other towns and
cities.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-04-12
MINERS RETURN TO WORK.
Ten thousand Men In Pittsburgh Dis
triot Give Up tho Strike.

triot Give Up tho Strike.
Pittsburg, Pa, April TIT Is estl-
mated that 10000 or about half the
striking miners in the Pittsburg dis
trlct returned to work today. The ex-
ecutlve committee of the Miners asso-
citation Is in session today considering
the strike and will meet the officials Of
the two coal combines this afternoon
for the purpose of arranging settle
,nent II possible, The Irwin miners ara
stul ont.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-04-12
An Annual Disturbance.

Politician-How are things up in
your country? Farmer--Waal, | tell
you, the country's likely to be consid'-
able disturbed most any time now.
Politician-So? Expansion or silver, |
suppose. Farmer-Spring plowin'.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-04-12

A club is now being formed in Paris
the members of which swear never to
shake hands with anyone unless wear
ing gloves.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-04-12
Routa of Lost Treasure.

fsVueo OF r1's' HrO"surV'
1t is computed that there is $1,000
900 900 worth of gold and jewels at the
bottom of the sea on the route between
England and India.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-04-12

Insolence is not logic; epithets are
the arguments OF malice.-R. @. In
gersoll.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-04-12
Chicago board OF Trade.

Chicago, April 6.-The following
table shows the range OF quotations on
the board OF trade today:
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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-04-12
Importance OF Good Aim.

The Importance Of taking good aim.
There is Joshua, but how are those
people in ambush up yonder to know
when they are to drop on the city. and
how are these men around Joshua to
know when they are to stop their flight
and advance? There must be some
signal-a signal to stop the one divi-
sion and to start the other. Joshua
with spear on which were ordinarily
hung the colors Of cattle, points toward
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-04-12

nile OF unbelief. Fly before they cut
you with their swords and transfix you
with their javelins. There are people
who have been we'll nigh ruined be-
cause they risked foolhardy expedi-
ton In the presence of mighty and
overwhelming temptations. and the
men of All made a morning meal of
them. So.
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