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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-15
Washington's Birthday.

The State Superintendent has issued
the following circular to the teachers
of the state:
AS Superintendent of Public In
struction of Iowa, take great pleasure
in asking you and your pupils to unite
with the grand Army of the Republic
in observing Flag Day, February %,
1900
In no better way are we able to keep
fresh in the hearts of our young people
a reverence for ''The Star Spangled
Banner" thar by the proper obser-
vance of these patriotic days. The
children should be taught to have a
deeper respect for the flag and higher
appreciation of the value of the ser
vices rendered by Washington to his
country.
From the moment that Indepen-
dence was secured, no man in America
saw more clearly the necessity OF
National Union, or defined more wisely
aid distinctly the reason for it. He Is
the chief illustration in popular govern,
ment of great leader, who was not
also a great orator"
In every schoolroom should be found
the American flag and picture OF the
Father of his Country"
1t is my earnest desire that suitable
exercises, planned by the teacher and
executed by the pupils, will be held il
every schoolroom in the state on the
above date.
RICHARD G.. BARRETT,
Superintendent Public Instruction.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-15

In his Cummins' banquet speech our
esteemed friend and bully good fellow,
Carroll Wright, said that the railroads
ought to go out of politics. And then
the attorney of the Great Western (Mr.
Cummins HIMSELF winked at the attor-
ney of the Rock Island (Mr. Wright
himself). If only the attorney of the
80" (Mr. Blythe HIMSELF and the at
torney of the Northwestern (Mr. Hub
bard himself) had been there to wink
also. Those railroad attorneys are
Jolly fellows when they get together,
and yet like the pot and the kettle they
call each other black. Cedar Rapids
Republican.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-15

That old freetrade argument that
our foreign commerce cannot flourish
under protection will hardly go any
longer in view of the announcement
just made that exports from the United
States have increased from $497 200, 900
to 81 ,233, 100000, while those from the
United Kingdom were increasing from
81, OS7 ,OCO, 900 to 81, 2S7, 100000. This
is the work of the quarter of century
between 1875 and 1898, during all of
which time'the United Kingdom has
had free trade, while the United States
has practically all the time had pro-
lection. Elk.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-15
PREVENTED A TRAGEDY.

Timely Information given Mrs.
George Long, of New Straightsville,
Ohio, prevented II dreadful tradgedy
and saved two lives. A frightful
cough had long kept her awake ever
night. She had tried many remedies
and dostors, but steadily grew worse
until urged TO try DR., Kings New Dis
covery. One bottle wholly cured her
and she writes this marvellous medi-
cine also cured Mr.. Long of severe
attack of Pneumonia. Such cures are
positive proof of the matchIess merit OF
this grand remedy for curing all throat
chest and lung troubles. Only SOC and
81 90. Every bottle guaranteed. Trial
bottle free ut A. II. ROBERTS drug
store.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-15
STORY OF A SLAVE.

To be bound hand aud foot for years
by the chains of disease is the worst
form of slavery. George ID. Williams
of Manchester, Mich, tells how such Il
slave was made free. lie says: "My
wife has been so helpless for five years
that she could not turn over in bed
alone. After using two bottles of
Electric Btters, she is wonderfully i'm.
proved and able to do her own work.
This supreme remedy for female dis.
eases quickly cures nervousness, sleep.
lessness, melancholy, headache, faint
ing backache ana dizzy spells. Thi
miracle working medicine is God.
send to weak, sickly, run down people
Every bottle guaranteed. Only SOC
Sold by A. II. Roberts, druggist.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-15

We are in receipt of copy of the
Creston Gazette announcing the candi-
dacy of Hon. w. W. Morrow, of Union
county, for the republican nomination
of treasurer of state Mr.. Morrow
came near being nominated six years
ago. He is practical farmer, has been
a member of the Legislature two terms,
was trustee of the Clarinda insane
asylum, and has always acquitted him
self well and honorably. He will be a
strong candidate.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-15

1t looks more likely that the murder
of Goebel was committed either by a
crank like Guiteau, or else by some
one trying to avenge Goebeps killing
of Col. Sanford few years ago, than
thatit was done for political purposes. No
sane politician does that sort Of thing.
Goebel invited death. That he was
fearing attack is evidenced by the fact
that he went armed and that he con-
stantly wore steel armor under his
clothes. He likely knew his just
deserts was death.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-15
Our Clubbing Rates.

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of this offer. If you are paid up on the
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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-15

Because the people made big mis-
take eight years ago and threw away
the republican prosperity under Harri-
son to try democrat free trade under
Cleveland, is no sign they will make a
big blunder again this year. Indeed
we should think the lesson of eight
years ago and it's results lasting for
several years thereafter was emphatic
enough in its consequences to cause the
people to avoid a repetition for long
time. This year is good for republi-
can victory.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-15

We notice there is before the pension
committee of congress proposition to
grant pension of 5000 to the widow OF
Capt. Grisby, of the navy. We are
opposed to the granting of big pensions
to officers and to their widows when
thousands of needy privates go with a
mere pittance or nothing. A salary of
$4,000 or $500 for some years ought
to have put the family of the captain
beyond want.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-15
VOLCANIC ERUPTI0NS.

Are grand, but skin erup:ions rob
life of JOY. Bucklen's Arnica Salve,
cures them, also old, running and fever
sores, ulcers, boils, felons, corns, warts,
Cuts, bruises, burns, scalds, chapped
hands, chilblains. Best pile cure on
earth. Drives out pains and aches.
Only 25cts a box. Cure guaranteed.
Sold by A. II. Roberts, druggist.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-15

English Spavi1 Liuiment removes
all hard, soft or caIIoused humps aud
blemshes from horses, blood spnvins,
curhs, spllnts, sweeney, ring bone,
STILES, all swollen throats, coughs, etc
Save 800 10y use of one dottle. War,
ranted the most Wonderful hlemisl,
cure ever known. Sold 10y A. II. Rob.
erts, druggist Audubon, Iowa.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-15
Relief in Six Hours.

Distressing kidney and bladder dis
ease relieved in six hours by "NEw
GREAT AMERICAN KIDNEY CURE" Ii
is great surprise on account Of its
exceeding promptness in relieving
pain in bladder, kidneys and back, in
male or female. Relieves retention of
water almost Immediately. If you
want quick relief and cure this is the
remedy. Sold by A. ii. Roberts, drug
gist Audubon, Iowa.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-15
BISMARck'S IRON NERVE.

Was the result of his splendid hea til,
lndomitahle will aud tremendous
energy are not found where stomach,
liver, kidney and bowels are out ot
order. IL You want these On litje' and
he success they bring, use DIR. King :
New Life Pills. They dev-Iope every
power OF brain and body. Only 95cts
at A ii. Roberts drug store.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-15
Notice..

All persons knowing themselves in
debted to the county Of Audubon for
the taxes of 1898 and previous years,
can save costs by promptly paying,
thereby saving constable's fees.
II L. ID. PHELPS, Collector.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-15

Hon. w. l.. Culbertson, OF Carroll
declined the appointment offered him
as a member of the Board of Control
by Gov. Shaw. 1t is said there have
been three or four other destinations.
1t is hard to find man of extensive
business and political experience who
desires it.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-15

Isn't it about time that the nine re-
publican senator's who voted against
Col Rood's confirmation hold their
banquet and publish their speeches to
the state? AS a subject for one of the
speeches we would suggest Our Ideal
Member of the Eoard of Control, Is he
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-15

There is no better medicine for the
babies than Chamberlain Cough
Remedy. It's pleasant taste and prompt
and effectual cures make it favorite
with mothers and small children. 1t
quickly cures their cough and colds,
preventing pneumonia or other serious
consequences. 1t also cures Group and
has been used in tens of thousands of
cases without single failure so far as
we have been able to learn. 1t not
only cures Group, but when given as
soon as the croupy cough appears, will
prevent the attack. In cases of whoop-
ing cough it liquefies the tough mucus.
making it easier to expectorate, and
lessons the severity and frequency of
paroxysms of coughing, thus depriving
that disease of all dangerous conse-
luences. For sale by A. II. Roberts,
druggist
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-15
The Witnesses Say Welcome
Was Victim of a Plot.
DAILY OWNED THE COURT
Such Being the Case Hewitt Thought
1t Made No Difference whether
Welcome Was Guilty or Not
Tried to Bribe Judge

Washington, Feb. 15.-(By Associat-
ed Press. 1.-The senate committee on
elections today resumed the inquiry
into the election of Clark, of Montana.
The first witness was Edward B.
Coyne, judge OF the county court OF
Livingston county, New York, who tes>
titled concerning the conversation he
had in New York City last October
with Mark Hewitt, a witness for pros
ecution in this case. He said Hew-
lit had spoken of the Welcome dis
barment case and in response to an
inquiry, said that Welcome s'did not
stand ghost of chance" and would
be disbarred. He said it did not make
any difference whether Welcome was
guilty of the offense charged as Daily
owned the court.
Justice Hunt, of the Montana SUI
preme court, testified as to four differ
ent conversations he had had with his
family physician, DIR. William Tracey,
OF Helena, in which he believed the
doctor attempted to lay before him a
proposition to bribe him in the Well
come disbarment case which at than
time was before the court of which
the witness was 4 member. At their
first interview, which was held in the
doctors Office the witness testified that
Tracey announced: 'There is a party
here who has 100000 and who wants
to put it up if that case can be thrown
out of court"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-15
INSANE HOSPITAL FIRE.
Industrial Building at MT. Pleasant
Burned Last Night.

Mt. Pleasant, Feb. 15.-The whole
city was astir last night with excite
ment caused by disastrous fire which
entirely ruined the industrial building
of the hospital for the insane, and
which for a time threatened destruc-
ton to the entire hospital. The fire
was discovered shortly before o'clock
and had gained such headway that it
was with difficulty that the adjoining
buildings were saved, especially the
new engine room.
In the destroyed building, which was
large two-story brick structure, used
as workshop, were kept tools, ma
chinery, large amount of paint, oils,
ETC., and it was this inflammable ma
terial which made the flames leap high
into the air and illuminate the whole
town.
The industrial building was situated
just south of the engine room and the
main building which for a time were
in danger.
The loss is estimated at $4,000. The
insurance is at present unknown.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-15
BERTHA OI1IVERLOCATED
Washington Girl is at the Home of
Martin Connors in Hedrick.

Hedrick. Feb. Especial. Bertha
Oliver. the 15-year-old girl who mys-
teriously left her home in West Ches-
ter, clothed in male attire, was found
in this place yesterday at the home
of Martin Corners, and was taken TO
her home today by her father and
brother. The girls story is somewhat
romantic, and is as follows:
'sOn the. evening Of the 18th of this
month. having decided to leave home,
l went up stairs and cut off my hair
and then Went to the woodhouse and
put on my brothers clothes. l went
to the depot and rode the blind bag
gage" to Washington. After few
hours stay there | caught freight
train and crawled into stock car,
riding to Eldon, where / got off, Here
Ichanged cars and got i'll box car
with other persons, taking the Des
Nloines valley branch Of the Rock Isl
and thru Ottumwa. The brakeman ask
us where we We're going. l told him
] was going to Oskaloosa. but was put
off with the rest OF the gang at Bea-
con. walked to Oskaloosa where i
stayed all night, and the next morn
ing attempted TO rieSzsthe bunbers of
a Rock Island freight srain to Sigour-
ney. The brakeman put me off the
train SO walked to Rose Hill and
caught anotherrtrain to Sigourney. |
again got on the train aud was again
threatened with expulsion, but trav-
cling man paid my fare TO Hedrick. I
did not have but three meals in the
three days / was on the road
Miss divers father and brother ca me
after her yesterday and today took her
home. She has been staying at the
home of Martin Corners, who has shell
tered her.
Miss Oliver bears a good reputation
in the community in which she re-
sides. No blame is assached to anyone
and she gives no cause for leaving her
home.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-15
CONGRESS PROCEEDINGS.
House Resolution Asks About One
of Macrum's Statements.

Washington, Feb. 15-(By Associat-
ed Press 1.-The house went into com,
mittee of the whole, and resumed con-
sideration of the legislative appropria-
ton bill. Boutelle, of Illinois ,opened
the discussion. Underwood, of Alaba>
ma, followed in support of resolu-
tion introduced by him to repeal the
fifteenth suffrage amendment to the
constitution. Wheeler, of Kentucky,
introduced a resolution asking that the
secretary of state be directed to in
form the house if Charles u. Macrum
as consul of the American government
at Pretoria, informed the state depart
ment that his official mail had beer,
opened and read by the British censor
at Durham; also in regard to the truth
States and Great Britain. The resol,l-
tions committee.
I'm tile Senate.
The debate on the financial bill was
resumed. Hoar spoke of an amend
ment offered by the finance committee
which says: This act is not intended
TO place any obstacles in the way of
the accomplishment of international
bi-metallism," and declared the action
of other nations forced this govern
ment to accepS single standard Nor
gan, OF Alabama, spoke against the
amendment. Responding to the reso-
luton of the senate of January II,
the president sent the senate report
from the secretary of state showing
the steps taken to obtain the restitu-
ton of the property of American citi-
zens seized by the British at Delagoa
Bay.
Washington, Feb. 15-CBy Associated
Press. 1.-The senate committee amend
ment was adopted by vote of As to
80.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-15
Signal Corp. for ror,y-pintb.

Clinton, Feb. 15.-Lieutenant A. P.
harrington of this cisy has about com
pleted the organization of a signal
corps, which will be department of
the Forty-ninth regiment. /. n. G. But
two men are now wanted to complete
the organization. The detachment un-
der command of Lieutenant Tarking-
ton is assigned to the Forty y-ninth reg
iment, Iowa National Guard. and iii
name will be known as Signal detach-
ment. Forty-ninth regiment" The
men will be mounted on wheels and
will have great deal of work to do
at the annual camp in stringing tele-
graph and telephone wires and keeping
them working and will also have work
with the signal flags, torches and the
heliograph
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-15
House Amends Normal Bill
So as to Provide for but
One School.
KENDALL BILL PASSES.
1t Provides That Minors Shall be Paia,
for Mining Slack-Bnl Introduced
Establishing Woman,s Refor.
snatory at Anamosa.

Des Moines, Feb. 15.-(Special.)-.
The fight over the three school normal
bills in the house was much ouieter
than was anticipated. Byers OF Shell
by offered an amendment reducing the
number of schools to be erected to one.
After a short discussion the amend-.
ment carried by vote OF 81 to SO,
Warren of Marion offered substitute
providing for the conversion of the
industrial home for the adult blind al
Knoxville to normal school. Prentis
moved a postponement of the consider.
alton of the normal school question to
IL o'clock tomorrow. 1t carried. TEN,
pie moved that the amendment, bill
and substitute be referred to the com.
mittee on normal schools. It car.
ried.
The house passed three bills this
morning. The aendall bill providing
that miners shall be paid for mining
slack passed with four dissenting votes.
The Payne bill providing that claim
for miners wages shall supercede all
others, passed, and the Barkeley bill.
regulating the use of artesian wells.
passed The following bills were in
troduced in the house: BY Anderson,
appropriating $1,000 for the expense Of
printing the proceedings of the farm
ers rational congress, proposed to be
held in Iowa in 1901,, and inviting the
congress to meet in the state at that
time; by Stewart, empowering Sthe,
electors to change the. lines of school
corporations; by Kinball, defining the
powers OF the board of control in re-
iation to the method and manner of
fining OF the members of the Iowa
soldiers home and providing how pen
sion money may be retained; by Nj
colus, giving cities under a special
charter full and specific power to erect
and control water works.
Secretary James Wilson appeared be-
fore the house and urged the members
to favorably consider the bills calling
for an appropriation for the State coll
lege at Ames.
The following bills were introduced
in. the senate: BY Titus, establishing
woman's and girls reformatory at
Anamosa; by Classen, defining the
powers of the board of control in relu.
tion to the manner of fining members
of the Iowa Soldiers Home and pro.
viding how pension money may be re-
tanned; by Lister, prohibiting the es.
tablishment of saloons within $50 feet
of postoffices; by Titus, giving full and
specific powers to cities under special !
charters regarding the erection and
control of water works.
In the senate the bill by Hazleton
providing for a method of ordering
and paying for permanent sidewalks
passed. 1t is an important measure
because it involves the whole question
of special assessment for street inn
provements. After discussion it pass
ed, providing that temporary walks
may be built of brick or plank and
that they shall be paid for by assess
ment ITO abutting property according
to the benefits derived. The Emmert
bill was again discussed but not act
ed upon.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-15
Damaging Floods,

Albany, Feb. 15.-Three men We're
drowned and a half million damage
was done to property along the Hud-
son river by the worst freshet since
81. The dead are: Thos.l Shea, of
Bath; VIM. Rinehart, of New York,
and Jos. Vogel, of Van Rensselaer, isl
and. Shea and Rinehart We're out on
the ice watching the flood, and the ice
gave way, throwing them into the wa
ter. Nogel was drowned in trying to
rescue his horses on farm. The
food reached its height at 3 yesterday
afternoon, when il was registered
twenty feet above ordinary level.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-15
Tickled to Death Owe Ele
Fact That Roberts is - s
ceeding inlAfrica. Es
BRITISH In FREE 81
Roberts, with AZ, 900 Men, Crosses the
border and seizes Three lmport-
ant POsitlons-Little Fear
of Attack ON Zululanda

London Feb. 15.-(ny Associated
Press .)-lnuense satisfaction continues
dominant in consequence of Lord Rob
erts' plan of operations in South Afri-
ca, as revealed by the dispatches pub
Eshed this morning. There is no
further news of British advance into
the Orange Free State. or of activity at
the Modder river, but feeling of quiet
confidence prevails that the strong
hands of ''Bobs Bahadur" and the hero
of -Khartoum is shaping matters to-
wards a much needed decisive victory.
The St. James Gazette says: Roberts,
with his own line well guarded and
having little reason TO fear the only
defense which would be deadly, viz:
counterstroke attacking his long line
as it swings round, will be able to
force the Beers to fight under very lln-
favorable conditions or abandon their
heavy guns and stores:
A special dispatch TO the Times from
Chieveley, dated February 13, says:
General Lyttleton has succeeded to
the command of the second division
during the illness of General Clery,who
Is suffering from blood poisoning, Col
onel Northcott, of the rifle brigade, is
temporarily in command of the fourth
division" Fears regarding Boer at
tack on Zululand are somewhat al
layed by special dispatch from Dur
ban, which says that column of co>
lonial scouts after a forced march has
arrived at Eshowe, in splendid Fl fghting
form. They were pursued several times
during the march by Beers, but sue
ceeded in repulsing them.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-15
Killed Him.elf whilc peraneed.

Lewis, Feb. 15.-U. $. Pope blew out
his brains yesterday with 44-calibre
revolver. Since he was shot by his
partner at Fremonr, Neb., last August,
he has shown signs of insanity on sew
eral occasions, and it is supposed the
dreadful deed was done while in an
insane state. HIS revolver contained
two, cartridges previous TO his shoot
ing, and the evidence goes to show
that he intended to kill his nurse.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-15
HARDWARE DEALERS.
second Annual Convention Opened at
Dcs NHoines Yesterday.

Des Moines, Feb. 15.-The second
annual convention of the Iowa Retail
Hardware Dealers association opened
at o'clock yesterday afternoon at the
Auditorium foyer with an attendance
of over 200 dealers from all parts OF
the state.
President H. A. Cole called the meet
ing TO order, after which nearly TWEEN
ty new members were added to the
rolls. Following this came the annual
address of the president, summing up
the work of the association for the past
year and speaking of the future and
the work which lay in the path yet to
be accomplished. The convention APP
proved of the Eiker exemption bill.