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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-08
LEGISLATURE HOLDS A MEETING.
At Secret Session Goebel is Regularly De-
cl8red Governor.

At Secret Session Goebel Is Regularly De-
clared Governor.
FRANKFORT, KY, Feb. 3.-The dem
ocratic members of the legislature yes
terday effected a regular organization
for the first time since the swearing in
of Governor Goebel. A secret session
of the members of both houses was
held in one of the parlors of the Cap
itol hotel, at which the election of
William Goebel as governor and J. c.
w. Beclham as lieutenant governor
were affirmed, first in separate session
of the house and senate and afterward
in joint session. Preceding this action
the members of the senate elected as
president pro tenn Senator Carter.
The first clash of authority came
yesterday. Alonzo Walker, steno-
grapher employed by the democratic
attorneys, was placed under arrest in
the capitol grounds, charged with con-
duct tending to incite mutiny and riot.
The conduct consisted in pinning to
the door of the private Office of Gov
ernor Taylor a notice that the demo
cratic attorneys would appear before
Judge Cantril of the circuit court and
ask for an injunction restraining Gov
ernor Taylor from all interference
with the movements of the legislature
and from his announced attempt to
remove it to London, in this state.
Walker was at once taken into custody
by Colonel Roger Williams, the COM
handing officer of the forces now gath
cred around the capitol.
FRANKFORT, KY, Feb. 2.-Governor
Taylor has personally offered a reward
of $500 for the arrest and conviction of
the man who shot Governor Goebel,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-08

Gen. Butler promised to eat his
Christmas dinner in Pretoria, and has
been we'll ridiculed for his rash speech
1t may be recalled that in 1913, refer
ring to the war between England anC
France, William Pitt. one of the great
est Of statesmen, confidently said
This will be a short war. Il will GER
tainly end in one or two campaigns
Yet 1t practically lasted twenty-five
years. Gen. Butler has erred in dis
tinguished company.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-08
GOEBEL is DEAD.
Beckhain Sworn in as Governor Ira.
mediately After His DEATH.

FRANKFORT, Ky, Feb. 4.--The bull
let fired by an unknown assassin last
Tuesday morning ended the life of
William Goebel at Gas last evening.
The only persons present at his death
bed were Mr.. Goebe's sister, Mrs.
Braunacker, and his brother, Arthur
Goebel, who have been in constant at
tendance at Mr.. Goebel's bedside, and
DR.. Mccormick. Justin Goebel, who
has been hurrying from Arizona as fast
as steam would carry him, in vain
hope OF reaching his dying brother in
time for some token Of recognition, ar
rived forty minutes too late. The pa
tient was conscious short time before
his death, which was painless.
Immediately after his death Lieuten-
ant Governor Beckham took the oath
as governor. AS acting governor he
had already issued an order removing
Adjutant General Collier and Assist
ant Dixon from office, and instructing
the troops to return to their respect
i've posts.
During the day the democratic mem
bers applied for and secured a writ of
habeas corpus from Judge Moore of
the county court, directing the govern
or to release Alonzo Walker, who had
been arrested by the troops for serving
legal papers on Governor Taylor. This
writ Governor Taylor refused to recog-
nize. Judge Cantril has also issued an
injunction restraining Governor Tay-
Tor from interfering with the legisla-
lature and from removing the seat of
that body to London. When Sheriff
Suter returned the writ to Judge
Moore unservcd and reported the sit
uation, the judge said another attempt
would be made to enforce it Monday
and If refused the sheriff would be
given sufficient number of men to
enable him to take possession of the
capitol grounds and carry out the pur-
poses of the writ.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-08

About ten years ago young widow
with three children went to New York,
seeking employment. The eldest child,
a boy of 10, had been before the mast,
and his boyish boast OF the different
knots he could tie inspired an inven-
tive woman to order of him a screen
OF tied rope. The effect was so odd
and beautiful that paying industry in
ropework resulted. By the combined
efforts Of the family, one daughter has
been enabled to study art in Paris, the
other has lately graduated from Cor
nell, and the boy is a civil engineer Of
much promise in the government serv-
ice. My resources are what we our
selves can do" said Frederick the
Great to his discouraged generals. The
dictum is no less applicable to each
inquirer today.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-08
LAW AGAINST TRUSTS VOID.
Judge Eohlsaat Declares Illinois Statute
Of tn

Judge Kohlsaat Declares Illinois Statute
of 1898 to Re Unconstitutional.
CHICAGO, Jan. 31.-The Illinois anti
trust law of 800 has been declared I'M
constitutional by Judge Kohlsaat in
the United States circuit court. His
opinion was based on the fact that it
exempts from its application all agri-
cultural products and live stock while
in the hands of the producer or raiser.
This characteristic he considered as
making it class legislation, in contra
vention of the federal and state consti-
tutions. The decision was occasioned
by suit brought by the Union Sewer
Pipe Company to enforce payment of
claims against Thomas Connolly and
William Dee, who admitted their
debts, but pleaded among other things
the provision of the law of 1898, which
makes all contracts in violation of it's
terms void and not enforceable by
law
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-08
Uomplaints of the chronicles of bo

complaints of the chronicles of hor.
rors with which the press. or a part OF
II, teens in this day and land. are per-
haps we'll founded, but they are no!
new. In one of the earliest American
papers, printed before Franklin began
his editorial career. an apology for lack
OF good news was based on the ground
that the English prints were generally
stuff with Robberies, Cheats, Fires
Murders, Bankruptcies, Promotions OF
Some and Hanging of Others" This
was century and three-quarters ago
II we are no better than in those days
we are assuredly no worse.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-08

Andrew Carnegie, the millionaire ad-
vocate of poverty as good thing
for others-has lost still one more OF
his old associates, F. 7. F. Lovejoy
who has renowned the Carnegie Steel
company and all its works. This
gentleman Is the third prominent in
dividual who has left the management
of that concern within a short time
The long-headed Scotchman's success
in piling up dollars has been wonder
full, but it seems to be fully counter
balanced by his knack OF losing his
most valuable helpers.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-08
ARMY POST FOR DIES MONIES.
Congressman Hull Gets the Bill Through
In

Congressman Hull Gets the Bill Through
the House.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3l.-Congressman
Hull yesterday called up his bill to
authorize the establishment of mill
tary post at Des Moines. Not word
of protest was raised against the bill,
and it passed without single vote in
opposition. 1t will PROBABLY be COM
paratively easy to secure the endorse
ment of the senate, and Mr.. Hull says
he will try to get that body to give the
bill early consideration. The people
of Des Moines may therefore confident
ly expect to see an army post estab-
lished within rifle shot Of the heart of
the city within comparatively short
time, but the chances are that not I'M
til the Philippine war is ended will
there be many troops assigned to the
new post.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-08
Got Hold of Wrong Bottle.

BEvEJGToN, Feb. 4.-Thomas M.
gent, when cropping in the dark for a
medicine bottle, got hold OF the wrong
one and swallowed quantity of car.
bolic acid before he discovered his
mistake. His mouth, throat, and
stomach were badly burned. but the
physicians believe that he is now out
of danger.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-08
OPENING OF PARLIAMENT.
Is Occasion For Censure of the Govern
ment War Policy.

WAR ouCys
LONDON, Jan. 31.-The seventh SEES
sion of the fourteenth parliament Of
Queen Victoria opened yesterday after
the customary formalities. There was
large attendance of members. In
the joint session the lord high chan
cellor, Earl Salisbury, read the queens
speech. The queens speech expresses
regret that peace has not been restored,
expresses confidence of ultimate VIC
tory and asks for largely increased
appropriations. In the house of lords
the policy was severely criticised,
Lords Kimberly and Roseberry leading
in the debate. In the commons Cham
berlain received no cheers, but Bal
four, government leader, was loudly
cheered. The government was also
subjected to severe criticism in the
commons
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-08
HooT PROTESTS HIS INNOCENC e.
Claims He Can Prove an Abb When the
Time Comes.

Time Comes.
WATERLOO, Feb. 5.-Safely lodged
in the county Jail, Jerome w. Hoot de-
clared himself innocent of the crime of
attempting to murder his wife,
through the agency of an internal ma
chine. He says he is a victim of cir
cumstances, but at the proper time he
will be able to prove an alibi to every
one of the links of evidence the prose-
cution claims to have wound about
him connecting him with the explo-
sive in different cities. Hoot has en-
gagged State Senator c. w. Mullen and
G. E. Pickett to defend him. The pre-
liminary hearing has been indefinitely
postponed, and it is likely the prisoner
will await the action of the grand jury,
which convenes in March.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-08

Every mans heart is connected with
heaven by wireless telegraphy. The
stinEs Of remorse mean that God Is
calling up" the operator. Blessed are
they that understand the wonderful
code, for when the heart beats with
remorse they will answer asking for
forgiveness with the promise to do
better.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-08
HREHIIIES.

At Waterloo recently the coroner's
inquest over the remains of Dave Con-
nell, the section foreman found dead
on the Illinois Central tracks at , h.
ua, resulted in a verdict to the ehect
that death was caused bv blow.
Connell's pockets were empty when
the body was found. Two men are
under arrest, but the charge is not
made public.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-08
Sioux City Box Mystery Solved

Sioux CITY, Feb. 4.-The Sioux City
box mystery has been solved. The
body, which was supposed to be that
of murdered man, was the body of a
German tramp, who was fatally injured
in Baltimore by being struck by a troll
ley car. The corpse was sent TO Sioux
City for medical purposes.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-08
FROZE THEIR BABY TO DEATH.
Terrible Act of Religiousiy Insane Far
ents In Monroe County.

ents In Monroe County.
OTTUMwA, Feb. Thoroughly
crazed over the subject of religion, Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Spencer. residing six
miles northwest of Lovilla, in Monroe
county, sacrificed their infant to the
fanatic belief that they had been called
upon by God to make this demonstra-
ton of their belief and devoutness.
All the clothing was removed from the
infant, and thus in it's denuded con-
dition it was held out of doors until
death resulted from extreme cold.
The father had the child in his arms
and during the time he remained thus
exposed to the elements his hands and
feet were severely frozen. The screams
of the little one were heard by the
neighborS, who at first were not aware
of the awful tragedy that was being
enacted. Neighbors passing the house
later saw what was being done and
after coming to full realization of
the fact that the parents had gone in
sane and were in frenZied condition
toward all who attempted to interfere
with what they claimed to be a special
order from God, organized n crowd
and proceeded to place the parents in
custody. The father resisted and was
only overpowered after fierce battle.
After he had been taken into the house
four men were required to keep him
quiet. Mr.. Spencer is prosperous
farmer and in the community where
he resides has always been considered
one of the most prominent citizens.
Both he and his wife are devout Christ
ians, and of late have been more con-
cerned in their faith. They have three
children.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-08
GOODRICH ARRESTED.
Charged With the Murder Of Robson.
His Partner, Mt Sioux City,

SIOUX CITY, Feb.2.-Oscar A. Good
rich has been arrested for the murder
of John E. Robson of Sioux City De
cember 30. The accused was the form
er partner of the dead man, has been a
resident of Sioux City for many years,
and his arrest caused a great sensa-
ton. The popular verdict is that he
Is innocent. Detective Henry Morri-
son filed the information. The state
offered $500 reward for conviction.
The whole reward is 81. 225. The muir
der was committed with Ratchet and
was one of the foulest crimes in the
history of Iowa.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-08

Fort DoDGE, Feb. 5.-The board of
supervisors awarded the contract for
the plans of the new court house to be
built here this summer to III. C. Koch
& Co., Of Milwaukee. The plans Sc
lected call for building 9ox12s feet
and to cost 500, 900. 1t will be one of
the finest buildings in the state.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-08

1t has become the fashion for Sun
day school associations to prepare spe-
cial Bible lessons with additions and
sometimes very queer explanations to
the original text. This is a new way
OF changing the sacred word and much
like medieval editing. Give the little
ones the pure word as 1t stands and
they will not err In life.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-08
AHIBUSHED INFANTRY.
Am orleans Lost Four Kiiled-Heavy In.
surgent Loss Reported.

surgent Loss Reported.
MANILA, Feb. IA scouting p rty
of the Twenty-fifth infantry, while
opel ating near Subic, was ambushed
by insurgents. A lieutenant and three
privates were killed and two or three
privates wounded. A company some
distance to the rear hearing the firing,
hurried to the scene and recovered the
bodies. The local papers assert, al
though the statement is not confirmed,
that the insurgents lost forty in killed
and wounded
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-08
Baby Cruelty Abandoned,

WASHINGTON, Feb. "a girl babe
in a market basket was found
in front of the St. James Catholic
school. Its limbs were frozen to the
knees and its arms TO the elbows. The
child was but few hours old and
thinly clad. 1t will probably die. A
81 bill was found in the basket.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-08

A large part OF mankind makes It's
diving by pulling down the institu-
tons built by men who try to build
for the centuries. To which division
do you belong?
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-08
Rurned To Death.

MARsnALLTowN, Feb. 3.--William
Shettel, aged 90, was burned to death
by gasoline stove exploding, which
destroyed the residence Of his father.
He was literally cooked and died in a
few hours.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-08

Racks and thumb screws were used
70 torture people in ancient times. but
In this age of enlightenment nothing
remains but the camel-hair undergar-
ment
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-08

II has been proposed that tamperlng
with the ballot box be punished by
death. Hanging would be too good
for the man that would dare to defeat
the verdict Of the people.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-08
Casualties Now Number 1.ess.

LONDON, Feb. "A further list of
casualties published by the war Office
brings the total from the crossing of
the Tugela TO the abandonment of
Spion kop to 1885 officers and men.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-08

There can never be any legitimate
union between church and state, but
no state can long exist without relig-
aon.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-08
Injunction Suits Begun.

FRANKFORT, KY, Feb. ga petition
for injunction, signed by all the demo-
cratic members of the legislature, has
been filed in the circuit court, Governor
Taylor and Adjutant General Collier
being made defendants. The court is
asked to enjoin the defendants from
interfering with the plaintiffs in the
exercise of their lawful functions in
the capitol building at Frankfort, or
forcing the plaintiffs 70 go to London.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-08

There is one fine thing in connection
with the Lawton fund. The New York
yellows are in no manner responsible
for its plumpness.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-08

man wouldn't be able to recognize
himself II he were what woman
thinks he is.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-08
BOERs MOVING ON TCGELA.

Ladysmith Dispat ches Indicate Collision
Near River.
LONDON, Feb. 3.-Heliograms flashed
from Ladysmith three days ago say
that the sBoer investment lines were
then thinning and that the besegers
were moving in force toward the Tu-
gela, indicating that collision was
expected there. This intelligence
bears out other signs that General
Butler proposes a fresh attack.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-08

Charity should begin at home. but
judging by the way relatives talk about
each other It very seldom does.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-08

Virtue Is still its own reward, and
mankind punished by its sins--not for
them.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-08
A bankers interest in his fellow-man
ID . noteworthy matter.

Women usually look on the bright
side OF things-especialIy mirrors.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-08
Mckinley Sends Taylor a Reply

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3.-After the
cabinet meeting the following state
ment was made:
THE president has decided that no
case has as yet arisen TO justify inter
vention of the national government in
Kentucky and has SO informed the
governor"
Some significance may be attached
TO the word governor" in the state
ment, inasmuch as the reply Is
directed to Taylor.
To save expense, a Hobokea lawyer
married his typewriter. and Rugged
himself with the thought that he would
be fifteen dollars in pocket each week
Now she won't work, and she insists
that her husbands new Typewriter
must be attractive.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-08

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30.-The Lawton
fund to date amounts to over SOL, 900
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-08

The Sioux City Bar Association has
decided to ask the Legislature to allow
one more Judge for the Fourth judicial
district and to cut off Harrison county.
The lawyers will do all in their pow
err to get the measure passed by tho
legislature
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-08

The Des Moines Fire Insurance Com.
pany has gone into new hands, w. K.
Warfield selling majority of the stock
to c. Fl. Ainley and Theodore Gatchell.
Mr.. Warfield retires from the presi-
idency and is succeeded by Mr.. Ainley.
The company is one of the largest in
Iowa.
, 1900-06-28
4 Great National Danger!

The present disturbed condition OF
Europe, with reference to far eastern
complications, as we'll as those aris-
ing in Morocco and elsewhere, has
called attention to American depend
ence upon foreign shipping for the
carriage of their foreign commerce.
II the nations of Europe should be-
/, come involved in a great war, which
many believe to be imminent, there
would be a wholesale withdrawal of
foreign ships from the channels of
trade to provide transport for troops
and munitions of war.
As nine-tenths of our foreign COM
merce is carried in foreign bottoms. it
is obvious that the withdrawal of a
large portion of that shipping for 9TH
or han commercial uses would de-
prive Il people of their only means
for supplying our constantly growing
foreign markets. Freight rates would
rise to a prohibitive amount in re-
spect of many of our commodities. Our
surplus productions would accumulate
upon our hands in enormous q%uanti-
ties, prices would fall, wages would
he reduced. and industrial %stagnation
NV We " chipioy hieht "ouiu NC Wiue-
spread. The conditions existing be-
tween 1898 and 1896 would be re-es-
tablished in even a more intensified
form.
This country is the leading export
nation. of the world. and the future
growth of that trade seems illimitable.
provided, always, that we have an
abundance of ships in which to send
our products abroad. But a check at
this time. when the, broad foundation
Tor an enormous export trade is being
laid, would nave a most serious and
far-reaching effect upon our people
n our resources.
The stability of our foreign trade
can never be assured so long as 30
per cent of II Is carried in foreign
ships. We send three-quarters of all
our exports to Europe. and American
ships carry the ridiculous proportion