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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-10
IOWA COLLEGE BRANCHES OUT.
Fine Buildings to BE Erected for TIL
Engineering Department.

Fine Buildings to BE Erected for the
Engineering Department.
AMEs. May 6.-Iowa College is to
have new engineering building and
the state architect is busy preparing
the specifications. The plans call for
a four-story structure, entirely fire
proof to cost $50, 900, exclusive of the
equipment. The functions of the en-
gineering department are of especial
value to industry. Other colleges have
work done of this kind, but only in a
half hearted way. Iowa College is the
first big school to take it up with
fixed purpose and definite plan. The
departments experiments with paving
brick, for example, have been of vast
service to manufacturers and the pub
lie generally has been benefited by
securing cheaper and more durable
pavement for streets. Mining and
other industries have also been con-
siderably advanced by the work of the
department.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-10
THE NEWS In IOWA
GETS $4,000 DAMAGES.
Des Moines Electric Company Held Res
ponsible for Lineman's Death.

pOnsible Tor Lineman's Death.
Dies MONIES, May 5.-H. il. Knowl-
ton, administrators of the estate OF
Charles Downs, gets $4,000 of the
S25, 900 he demanded of the Des Moines
Edison Electric Light Company for the
death of the lineman, the jury having
rendered verdict for the plaintiff for
that amount. Downs, a lineman in
the employ of the Mutual Telephone
Company, was killed by live wire
November 0, 1899. lie was working
for the Mutual near Hillside avenue.
There is net work of wires at this
place belonging to the Edison COM
pany. The prosecution alleged that
Downs had no way of determining
that the wires were live and in dis
charging his duties for his own com
pany came in contact with an Edison
wire and was instantly killed. Suit
was brought to recover S25, 900 on the
grounds of carelessness on the part OF
the defendant.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-10
UNDER CONSTITUTION.
Federal Judge Holds Porto Rico is
Under Constitution.

ST.. PAUL, May 5.-United States
District Judge Lochren has decided
that the ratification of the treaty of
peace between the United States and
Spain made Porto Rico American ter
ritory and subject to the constitution
of the United States without any
further act of congress. The decision
was given in the case of Raphael Ortiz,
Porto Riean who is seeking release
from the state prison at Saltwater on
the ground that his trial for murder
by military court was unlawful, be-
cause as an American citizen he was
entitled to a trial by jury. His appli-
cation for writ of habeas corpus is
denied, however, on the ground that
the island was in state of war before
the ratification of the treaty, when
the murder was committed. and that
therefore the military court had juris-
diction.
After reviewing the facts in the case
and stating that the trial took place
between the date of signing the treaty
of peace and the exchange of ratifica-
tions the court said that according to
the decisions of the supreme court of
the United States military commits
sion was without jurisdiction to try a
civilian in United States territory in
time of peace. .
He considered Porto Rico territory
of the United States and subject to the
constitution the minute it came under
the control of this government. Unless
the constitution extended to Porto
Rico in advance of action by congress,
congress would have no power to leg
islate for the island at all, because it
has no authority to legislate for any
except territory to which the constitu-
ton has extended.
He called attention to a number of
decisions of the supreme Court and the
opinions of eminent jurists on this
point. But the constitution did not
extend to the inhabitants until after
the ratification of the treaty.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-10
M'LEAN IS OUT FOR BRYAN.
Ohio Democrats Believe That Dewey
fr.n.liA.cy Ia n Re ha m lpneI.

Ohio Democrats Believe That Dewey's
Candidacy Is to BE Abandoned.
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio, May John Il.
Mclean, brother-in-law of Admiral
Dewey, has abandoned the admiral in
his candidacy for the democratic nom
ination for president and has jumped
onto the front seat in the Bryan band
wagon. This declaration was made
here by w. S. Thomas, chairman of
the democratic central committee, and
was called forth by the requests Mr..
Mclean sent to the meeting at Column
bus of the democratic state central
committee to fix the time and decide
upon a place for holding the state con-
yentiOn
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-10
Nickel Plate Annual Meeting.

Cleveland, o., May 4.-The report of
the New York, Chicago & st. Louis
nickel Plate) railroad for the year
ended Dec 81, 1899, as submitted to
the stockholders at their annual meet
ing here, shows gross earnings Of
s6,919 1855, the largest in the history
Of the road. This is an increase OF
s52S, 563, or S.27 per cent over the earn
ings of 1898. The total expenses were
s5,717 ,451 and the net earnings $1,202,-
533. The only change made in the d.
rectory was that of w. Emien Roose-
welt, who was elected to succeed the
late Cornelius Vanderbilt.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-10

CAsTANA, May 4.-The entire bust
ness district of Turin, seven miles
southwest of Castaua, was destroyed
by fire. The loss will exceed $4,000.
The insurance is about S. GOO. The
fire, which originated in mysterious
manner in the general merchandise
store of II. c. Chrisman, was well I'M
der way when discovered. The town
has no fire protection, and the efforts
of the citizens, who were quickly on
the scene, were as impotent as they
were energetic The business houses
of the place were practically all with
in the one block which was swept
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-10
BRITISH PRESSING ADVANTAGE.
Troops Pushing Rapidly Forward to
Head the Beers or.

LONDON, May Lord Roberts is
evidently losing no time in following
up the substantial advantage gained
by the occupation of Brandfort, and
his whole force is apparently moving
on Winburg. The place mentioned in
Lord Roberts's dispatch to the war
office as ''NealwelKet" cannot be found
on the maps, and it is likely it is a
cable error for Near Vet Knop," in
which General Ian Hamilton seems to
be midway between Ilout Mex and
Winburg, and has thus got between
Winburg and General Olivier's COM
mand from Wepener, which is occupy
ing Thaba Patchoa, between Thaba
N'Chu, Ladybrand and Winburg. The
country is rough and suited for Boer
tactics, SO the British are liable to be
considerably harrassed before they
capture the stron ghold.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-10
BOTHA IN COMMAND.
British Forces at Thaba N'Chu Opposed
by Strong Force.

LONDON, May 1.-The war Office has
received the following from Lord
Roberts: .
"BLoEMFoNTEIN, May 1.-llamilton
marched i'm northern direction from
Thaba N'Chu with a body of mounted
infantry and Smith Dorrien's brigade
of Clements division. At Hautney he
found himself opposed by strong
force commanded by Botha. Rein
forcements reached this force during
the day. l directed French to join
him during the night. In addition,
Hamilton should be reinforced during
the day by Broadwood's cavalry and
Bruce Hamilton's infantry brigade.
Hamilton's casualties yesterday were
about thirty. Maxwell's brigade yes
terday occupied Blaksontors and
Schauskraal, a row of kopjes, without
meeting opposition. Mounted infan-
try was engaged for some hours"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-10
MOTHERS CONGRESS.
Interest in Meeting at Des Moines Is
Becoming General

Interest in Meeting at Des Moines Is
Becoming General
Dies MONIES, May 5.-lnterest in the
Mothers Congress is growing daily,
and Des Moines is making every prep
aration for the suitable entertainment
of its expected guests, the various
clubs vieing with each other in well
directed efforts. Affiliated bodies en-
bracng the p E. o. S, w. r. c., w. C..
T. U. and various women's clubs whose
work is germane to that of the con-
gress may send delegates on payment
of S. annually, or % cents per mem
Der. 1t is thought that sufficient
number of homes can be secured to
entertain all of the visitors, as well as
the delegates to the convention, as
many homes which are not opened for
hospitality will be offered as boarding
places at moderate rates.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-10
S. Il. DOLE TO GOVERN HAWAII.
Former President is Appointed Firs
Governor of New Territory.

Former President is Appointed First
Governor of New Territory.
WASHINGTON, May G.-The president
has appointed Sanford b. Dole to be
governor and Henry L. Cooper to be
secretary of the Territory of Hawaii.
Mr.. Dole was formerly president of the
provisional republic of Hawaii, organ
lied by the men who overthrow the
native dynasty to govern the islands
until annexation to the United States
could be effected. lie was the choice
of the conservative element in the
island for the governorship, and was
regarded with, especial favor by the
president because of his administra-
tive abilities proved during his term as
president of the island republic.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-10
-Four Killed In Street Fray.

Fort Worth, Texas, May A mea-
ger report received here gives infor-
nation of a quadruple killing at
Quanah. Two of the men are Lutte and
Cage Beach, but the names of the other
two are not known here. The trouble
originated over a grass lease. The
men met on the public thoroughfare
and opened fusillade with Winches-
tiers, according to indefinite news re-
ceived here. All four men are promi-
nent cattlemen. The Beaches live at
Stephapyilla Erath county.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-10
Child Loses Three Toes.

CLINTON, May "A sad accident be-
fell the 2-year-old daughter of Joseph
Nocrpel, who lives near Bellevue.
Mrs. Noerpel was in Bellevue doing
some trading and the children were at
home in the care Of son about II
years old. sister of the child. aged
4, was handling an AK and she acct
dentally let it fall upon the child's
foot, severing three toes. The boy
hitched up team and was taking the
little sufferer to town, when they met
the mother returning home.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-10

ALIwAL NORTH, Cape Colony, May s.
-Smithfield was occupied by Harris
brigade. Out of hundred and fifty
Beers in the town, twenty-five
were captured and the rest decamped.
Lady brand until recently was full of
the Boer wounded. They have now
removed to Ficksbury.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-10
CALL Down FOR CHADWICK.
He Receives Severe Reprimand From
Secretary Long.

Secretary Long.
WASHINGTON, May 4.-Secretary
Long has made public the correspond
ence which has taken place between
the navy department and Captain
Chadwick respecting the published in
terview in which the captain is report
ed as severely rejecting upon Rear
Admiral Schley. The secretary's letter
was written and forwarded only after
the secretary had had a conference on
the subject with the president. The
departments action in the case is a
severe reprimand, and it is noteworthy
that its letter has been made public, a
fact which in itself adds to the weight
of the punishment administered
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-10
FILIPINOS WIN AGAIN.
xiii -Four and Wound Sixteen Americans
at the Island of Panay.

XII Four and Wound Sixteen Americans
at the Island of Panay.
MANILA, May A dispatch from
Iloilo reports that desperate fight
took place at Leanbano, in the center
of the island of Panay. 1t appears a
accommodating party of the twenty
sixth infantry were surrounded and
four Americans killed and sixteen
wounded and left on the field. The
remainder of the soldiers had mar
row escape. Reinforcements were sent
to Iloilo as soon as the news of the
affair was received, whereupon the
Filipinos retreated to their mountain
81 ronUhold
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-10
sHIyELY AS BRYAN's MATE.
Announces His Can didacy After Meet
Ing Nebraska Leader.

SOUTH BEND, Ind, May 6.-Benja-
min +. Shively, lifetime friend of VIM.
j. Bryan and democratic nominee for
governor of Indiana in 1896, announc-
ed his candidacy for vice president af-
ter a nine hour secret conference with
the Nebraskan here. The manner of
his entrance into the race gives his
candidacy the stamp of Bryan appro-
val, and it is confidently predicted
that if he needs assistance from the
free silver leaders it will not be lack
ing.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-10

CHARLTON, May 7.-Charles Essex,
charged with wretking the Burlington
fast mail last fall, was acquitted on
the second trial at Charlton. lie was
impediately arrested on n federal
warrant charging him with obstruct-
ing the United States mail and taken
to DeS Moines.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-10
Safe Blown Open.

CLINTON, May 1.-THE postofIice safe
at Mechanicsyile was blown open by
burglars and $500 stolen. The ex-
plosion failed to arouse any one and
the r0alaSs esq ped, leaving No tSaca
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-10
Genera, Otis Starts for Home.

MANILA, May 6.-The United States
transport Meade sailed for the United
States at o'clock yesterday afternoon,
with Major General Otis and two aides
de-camp on board. The warships in
port fred major generals salute as
the steamer raised its anchor.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-10

DUBUQUE, May G.-An overturned
lamp set fire to the home of Mrs Wolf
hous. In trying to rescue her 4-year-
old child the mother was probably
fatally burned. The baby was badly
in iured
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-10
Killed "a PIT By a Car.

Fort DODGE, May Doc WofFul,
an employee of the Blandin Stucco mill,
was run into by one of the company's
cars and fatally injured. lie was
descending into the pit, when the car
became loosened and crashed into him,
crushing his arms. back and shoulders.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-10

The governor has received from the
federal government drafts aggregating
ser, $50, representing the governments
contribution TO the maintenance of the
Marshalltown Soldiers Home, for the
three quarters ending December 81
last.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-10

At meeting of the army post loca-
ton committee at the Had, DR.. Lewis
SchOOler, chairman of the committee,
appointed a committee on finance.
Upon this committee is to devolve the
work of raising funds with which to
purchase the site The committee will
be permitted to devise its own ways
and means. Indications are it will
resort to the popular subscription
plan. J. G. Rounds, of the Citizens
National bank, is chairman of the
committee.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-10-06
Ell PAS0. TEXAS. SATURDAY. OCTOBER 6 1900
ROOSEVELT ILL
He Ha. Had To Give Up Some Ofhls
Engagements On Account OF
OV erWork.

ROCK ISLAND, Oct. 6-When Roos-
evelt left here this morning his voice,
which had broken badly at Waterloo
yesterday was slightly improved. but
he still complained that he needed
rest.
Before he went to bed last night he
was barely able to carry on conversa-
ton with his party.
1t was proposed to cut out the COVER
nor's speech here tonight. but it was
finally decided to abandon the East ST.
Louis meeting scheduled for Monday,
thereby allowing rest Sunday and Mon
day. 1t was feared that he would be
unable to speak in st. Louis il this ac-
tion was not taken.
STERLING. Ills. Oct 6-when
Roosevelt arrived here this morning
his voice had recovered sufficiently to
avert the threatened breakdown. A
special from Chicago with Chairman
Hanna. vice chairman Payne. Secre-
tary Perry Heath and national commit
teeman Stewart and Foster on board
met the Roosevelt party here.
Judge Yates republican candidate for
governor. travelled on the Roosevelt
train out of Rock Island. The sup
posed object of Roosevelt's Illinois
tuor is to pull through Yates and help
out Cullom in his senatorial race.
Among those on the train it is gen.
orally admitted that while there Is no
danger of the state going democratic
on the national ticket it is not so safe
for the state and legislative tickets.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-10-06
For the Arizona and New
Mexico Railroad, Now
Planned.
PROMISES MUCH
In the Way Of Extensive I'm
provements TO Be Realiz-
ed In the Near
Future.

The Arizona and New Mexico rail-
road. the mineral line which runs
from Lordsburg, N. NJ, to Clifton,
Ariz.. will soon be changed from a
narrow gauge to a standard gauge
railroad.
This information is positive and was
officially given out this morning by s.
H. Buchanan, of this city, who has
the contract for the work.
The distance from Lordsburg to Cliff
ton is seventy-one miles but the road
will be extended to the mines of the
company, seven miles beyond Clifton
all of which is included in the con-
| tract for the broad gauge
Mr.. Buchanan returned from Cliff
ton last night where he signed the
contract Thursday afternoon He fin
ished the work of Strengthening out
the line and making it a narrow gauge
about a month ago and now the COM
pany calls on him to make it a stand
ard modern line. His contract speci-
fies October 18th as the day to begin
the work
Further than this Mr. Buchanan de-
clined to talk of the company's plans
but it is generally believed by railroad
men that the company has other
changes in store that will be glad
news to Ell Paso when given out. There
is little question but the company in
tends to build to this city, as was pre-
d1cted some months ago. and make
their line one of the great systems
of the southwest.
There are other plans, too. that will
likely be realized soon and result i'm
great benefit to Ell Paso This story
may be classed as speculation, how
ever, but it is the dream of several
who are in position to know the move
mentS of railroads, that the PheIps
Dodge people are soon to consolidate.
with the A. & N. NJ, and make one,
big system of road This deal if
consumated, however. will only have
reference to the lines of railroad of
the two companies and have no ref
erence whatever to the mines of either
Still back of this proposition is one
more vastly important Little can he
learned of it just now but it is safe
TO say that another great railway limo
Will soon run from Ell Paso to the
racine coast. 1t is conceded. however
that the result of the election will how.
a great deal to do'with the consumma-
tlon OF all these pending deals.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-10-06
pITIEUL CASE
OF a Child Who Went insane From
an Accident.

SAN FRANCISCO. Oct. 6-Monte
I-eAderhos, aged four. who had been
adjudged a maniac by the insanity
commission. was arraigned this morn
ing for a commitment to Napa asylum
On complaint of his parents.
The child has a homicidal and sui
ciday mania. Without provocation he
assaults any living creature within
his reach, and when deprived of oppor-
tunity to crafty his lust for murder
he cruelty Injuries himself by butting
his head against the walls of his cell.
He had frequently battered himself un-
tn he became unconscious.
He is now more of a brute than
hsman. and has not spoken a word
since he was four months old. when
he fell from a hammock. lighting on
his head.
This is supposed to have caused his
meatal breakdown
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-10-06
NO CHANGE
In the Strike In pennsylvania

MAHANOY CITY, Penna. Oct g.
The big meeting and parade at Shenan-
doah is the only new departure in the
strike situation in this district today.
All the collieries are tied up. tight
throughout the region except in Pan
ther Creek valley where operations are
continued full handed.
Today's parade at Shenandoah was
the largest demonstration ever held
in the lower anthracite region Ten
thousand mine workers with many
bands of music participated.
Late this afternoon President Nit
chell and other noted men addressed
the convention.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-10-06
Has Already Begun Among
the Foreign Representa-
tives In China.
The POWERS INSIST
That the Real Leaders Of the
InsurrectiOn Must Be
Apprehended and
Punished.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6-While th'
various foreign officers in European
and Japanese capitals and in Washing
ton are debating the propositions
contained in the French note. and con
sidering their replies thereto. the
most interesting developments in the
Chinese situation are likely to occur
in China itself.
Minister Conger for the United
States. Mr.. Macdonald for Great Brit
ain. NJ. de Giers for Russia, and NJ
Pichon for France have been instruct
ed to initiate peace negotiations.
Among their first duties they have
been directed by their respective gov
ernments to report whether there are
any other Chinese officials deserving
of punishment for their participation
in the anti-foreign outbreaks who
have not yet been named by the Chin
ese government. whether the punish
ments proposed are in accord with
the gravity of the crimes committed
and in what manner the powers are to
be assured that the punishments are
really inflicted on the proper criminals.
The wealthy Chinese have a habit
of hiring some poor person to repre-
sent them when they are convicted of
crime and to accept blows or even suf-
fer the death penalty as may be the
decree of the court.
The powers are determined not to ac-
cept substitutes, and will take special
pains to see that the instigators of the
riots. men of rank, personally pay the
penalty for their crimes
LONDON. Oct 6-Lo Feng Lu. Chin
ese minister here, has received a dis
patch announcing that Ii Hung Chang
left Tien Tsin for Pekin Thursday,
October 4.
BERLIN. Oct. 6-It is learned that
the German government does not OBJ
ject to the principle of the French
note just issued. but insists first on
the punishment of the ringleaders of
the Chinese rebellion.
DEKALB. Ills. Oct. 6-Roosevelts
reception at this place was tremendous
Chicago joined in with DeKalb and
the country towns and when the spe-
cial rolled into the station at 10 o'clock
the vice presidential candidate was
greeted by the cheers of thousands
and the music of a number of lands.
Five thuosnad marchers. mounted
and on foot. in blue and khaki. escort
ed him to Normal park. where the ex-
ercises of the day were held 1t was
raining torrents.