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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-17
SALISBURY Is BITTER.
British Premier Blasts Ireland's Hope
of Independence.

British Premier Blasts -Ireland's Hope
of Independence.
LONDON, May 1l.-Lord Salisbury
made most incorporating speech
at Albert Hall before the Primrose
League, condemning Mr.. Gladstone's
home rule policy both in South Africa
and in Ireland. He took the grace out
of the recent visit of the queen to Ire
land by the vehemence with which he
South Africa proved that there could
not be practical independence any
where in the empire with opportun-
tiles for arranging hostile forces
against the imperial government.
1t was trenchant but acrid speech,
and was not well timed. He said in
part:
81 am assured that there is no hope
Of the predominant painter ever con-
senting to give Ireland practical indie
pendence. We have learned some
thing from the South African war.
How disloyal government, in spite
of warnings, could accumulate arma-
ments against the most powerful COM
Blatant and thus secure a terrible
advantage. We now know better than
we did ten years ago what risk it
would be if we gave dlsloyal govern
ment in Ireland the power of accumu-
lating forces against this country.
That root of bitterness against Eng
land, which / am unable to explain,
may be mere caprice to satisfy the ex-
licences of journalists to-day, or it may
indicate a deep-seated feeling which,
later, we may have to reckon with.
There can be no security nor conf
dence in the feelings or sympathy of
other nations except through the
efficiency of our own defense and the
strength of our own right arm. Every
where the power Of offense is increas-
ing, and who knows but all these
things may be united in one great
wave to dash upon our shores?"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-17
NEWS In GENERAL
ROBERTS AT KROONsTAD.
Transvaalers Cross vaal to Fight On
Their Own Soil.

Transvaalers Cross vaaI to Fight On
Their Own Soil.
LONDON, May 1.-THE situation at
the seat of war in South Africa is as
satisfactory from the British point of
view as the most sanguine friend could
have hoped week ago. The occupa-
ton of Kroonstad practically places
the whole Orange Free State in British
possession. 1t is evident from Lord
Roberts's last dispatch that the disin-
tegration has commenced. The Free
staters are scattering to their homes,
while the Transvaalers have gone
northward, declining to fight longer
in the Orange Free State. What little
resistance the former still are likely to
make seems to be centering at Lind
ley, whittier President Steyn has
transferred his government 1t is evil
dent that the strategy of Lord Roberts
and the rapidity of his advance have
bewildered and dishe artened the Beers,
as their resistance since the British
reached Zand river has been slight.
The war office has received the fol-
lowing dispatch from Roberts:
"kRooNsTAD, May FL entered
Krconstad without opposition to-day,
when the Union Jack was hoisted
amidst cheers from the few British
residents. Steyn fled last evening,
after vainly endeavoring to persuade
the burghers to continue opposing us.
The Transvaalers said they would no
longer fight on Orange Free State soil
and made off for the Vaal river. Free
Staters accused the Transvaalers of
having made use of them and then de-
serting. Many of the Free Staters
have gone to their homes. Before
leaving Kroonstad, President Steyn
issued a proclamation making Lindley
the seat of government of the Free
State. Generals Botha and DeWet ac-
companied the Transvaalers."
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-17
The Crossing Of the Zand.

LONDON, May 12.-The Daily Express
publishes dispatch dated Rietspruit,
May 10, describing the crossing of the
Zand river by the British. 1t says:
The rear guard of Beers, with guns,
resisted the advance. Mounted infan-
try. two batteries and Pompons cleared
the way and the third cavalry brigade
acted as a screen before the main col
umn. General French was on the left
and General Hamilton was on the
right. The Beers had DESTROYED all
bridges during their retreat. 1t Is i'm
possible to ascertain the Boer losses
but they are thought to be heavy.
Those of the British, considering the
important advance made, are consid-
cred light.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-17
THE NEWS In IOWA
WILL CONSTRUCT A GREAT DITCH.
Judge Gaynor Decides Against Monona
County Snner YIsnrs.

Judge Gaynor Decides Against Monona
County Supervisors.
Sioux CITY, May 9.-Judge Gaynor,
sitting on the bench of the district
court in Monona county, reversed the
decision of the supervisors of that
county in refusing permission for the
construction of the proposed Woodbury.
and Monona county drainage ditch.
This practically assures the construc-
ton of the ditch, for which work a
great deal of labor has been expended.
Woodbury. county gave its permission
last January, but Monona county
voted against it. The question was
then appealed to the district court
Governor L. NJ. Shaw is one of the
heaviest land owners in this low land
vicinity, and has done a great deal
toward securing the required permits
sion. 1t is the idea to construct this
ditch to carry off the surface water
which collects there after every rain
and causes great deal of valuable
land to be useless for cultivation. The
ditch will cost a great deal of money,
but will be paid for by abutting land
owners
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-17
Iowa Farmers Inherit Fortunes.

VINELAND, N. j., May 13.-By the
settlement of the Maxham estate,
valued at 100000, Charles Rec. of
Arlington, Iowa, and Cory Atwood, of
awberry Point, Iowa, both farmers,
start.d home each with 100000 in
cash, checks and securities, represent
ing the shares of their wives, who
were nieces Of b. ID. Markham. The
two farmers also took back with them
about 500, 900 for Daniel S. Markham,
of Strawberry Point, as his share of
the fortune of Ii. ID. Markham, who
was his brother. A hundred thousand
dollars of the estate remains in Vine
land, that amount being left by Max
ham as a legacy to the New Jersey
training school for feeble minded
children at Vineland.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-17
STEALING RIDES A CRIME.
federal Grand Jury Indicts Two Luca
County Men.

federal Grand Jury Indicts Two Lucas
County Men.
DIES MONIES, May 1.-THE United
States grand jury for the central divis-
ion of the southern district of Iowa is
of the opinion that it is crime against
the statutes of the United States for a
tramp. or for that matter for any
other person, to steal ride on the
trucks of passenger train carrying
United States mails. Henry Ii. Miller
and C. II. Cleary, of Lucas county,
have been ir dicted for delaying a mail
train. The indictment charges that
in Lucas county they swung under a
car and on the trucks of Burlington
mail train and that it was necessary
to stop the train to put them off. 1t
is claimed that after being put off the
first time they got on the trucks again
and were once more put off and that
the performance was repeated a third
time. Each time, it is charged, il was
necessary to stop the train, and
altogether it is claimed that the train
was delayed fifteen minutes.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-17

MILWAUKEE, May l2.--Henry Poetsch,
of Postville, Iowa, shot himself in the
forehead in boarding house, dying
instantly. A business card was found
lying on the table, on which his bust
ness was given as saloon keeper, butch
err and cattle drover, and on its back
was a note asking that his father-in-
law, whose name was not mentioned,
and who was said to be in some hos
pital, be notified. A way bill was
found showing that Poetsch had
brought load of cattle to Milwaukee,
valued at $500. Only S37 was found on
his person
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-17
JIM JEFFRIEs WINS THE FIGHT.


Corbett Knocked Out In the Twenty
third Round.
SEASIDE CLUB, Coney Island, May 12.
In the fastest, prettiest and closest
heavy weight ring battle ever fought
in New York, James j. Jeffries has re-
affirmed his right to the championship.
In the arena of the Seaside Sporting
Club last night he decisively defeated
jim Corbett, once champion of the
world, after twenty-five rounds of
fighting. 1t was clean Knockout,
coming so quickly that it dazed the
Thousand of spectators and left them
in doubt as to just how the winning
blow was delivered. But while JEFF
fries knocked out the ex-champion,
Corbett demonstrated his superiority as
boxer. lie cleverly evaded Jeffries's
blows and hit him at will. But, as in
the fight with Fitzsimmons. he lacked
the force to deliver Knockout blow.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-17
GATES AND LAMBERT OUT.

Resign from tho American Steel and
Wire Company.
New YORK, May 1.-THE resignation
of John w. Gates as chairman of the
directory board and John Lambert as
president of the American Steel and
Wire company, is causing much specu-
lation and discussion. Gates is sue
ceeded by Alfred Clifford of Chicago.
John Lambert, the president of the
company, resigned in favor of William
p. Palmer, All the new officers, di-
rectors and committeeman are said to
be in absolute harmony with Mr..
Gates and his policy.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-17
FEDERATION OF LABOR.
W. f. O'BIeness of Des Moines Chosen
President.

President.
DIES MONIES, May l2.-The Iowa
State Federation of Labor at its sew
enth annual convention elected w. L.
O'Bleness, former state labor com
missioner, president, and J. $. Maggie,
of Dubuque, secretary-treasurer. Sioux
City was the place selected for holding
the next annual convention. Severe
censure was passed by resolution upon
the Burlington and Council Bluffs or
CARNATIONS for their action in oppos-
ing the Titus contract labor bill, and a
minority report of the grievance com
mittee, favoring the expulsion of these
bodies was voted down.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-17
ATTACKED by THREE THOUSAND.
Captain Watson and Sixty Men Repuised
AssaiIants at wei-Hai-wei.

AssaiIants at swei-Hai-Wei.
LONDON, May 1O.-A war Office dis
patch confirming the Chinese attack
on Wei-Hai-Wei adds: ''On May 9Th
Captain Watson and sixty men of the
Chinese battalion were attacked by
5000 Chinese rebels. The latter were
repulsed with no casualties to the
British force"
LONDON, May 1O.-The st. Peters
burg correspondent of the Daily Times
says:
Reports have reached here of Sc
rious friction between the Russians
and the Chinese in Manchuria, on the
Russian railway construction route.
In one case a detachment of thirty
five Chinese soldiers shot the Russian
captain of ten CossacEs who were do
ing police duty. The Cossacks attack
ed and pursued the Chinese, cutting
them down. The Russian government
sent a complaint to PelSin demanding
the punishment of the Chinese officials
of the district. China complied There
have been several murders and mutt
lations of Russian engineers by Chi
nese brigands."
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-17

ELDoRA, May l4.-Steve Policy, la
borer, engaged in taking down bake
oven at the rear of the new store
building being erected by j. II. Smith,
met with a severe and what may prove
fatal, accident The structure when
partly down suddenly collapsed and
fell upon Policy, crushing him to the
ground. He received two severe cuts
on the head and was badly bruised on
one side. lie is now in a precarious
condition
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-17
TURK COMING TO AMERICA.
Ahmed Pasha to visit United States as
Embassy.

Ahmed Pasha to visit United States as
Embassy.
CoNsTANTINoPLE, May l2.-The mat
ter of the settlement of the indemnity
claim is temporarily delayed. Well
informed circles say that the Turkish
minister in Washington, Ali Ferrohh
Bey, has given assurances of the set.
Element of the claim, but asks for a
short delay, which has been granted.
Ahmed Pasha has left Ccnstantinople.
He is going to the United States with
proposals, the object of which is the
settlement of claims in an indirect
manner. In the event of the failure
Of Ahmed's proposals, the United
States will resume negotiations with
the porte. The impression here is that
Ahmed will not succeed.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-17
Beers COMING TO IOWA.
rransvaal Peace Commissioners Wi
Visit Des MOines.

CransvaaI Peace Commissioners VIII
Visit Des Moines.
Dies MONIES, May 1.-THE Boer
peace commissioners are coming to
Des Moines to arouse sympathy in and
an expression of sympathy for the
brave little South African republic in
it's struggle against Great Britain.
The commissioners have arrived in
New York. Mayor Hartenbower is in
receipt of letter from the secretary
of the National Boer Relief Fund Asso-
citation, sent to Mr.. Hartenbower on
account of his pro-Boer proclivities
and his occupancy of the mayoralty
chair, urging him to make necessary
preparations for the reception and
entertainment of the commissioners,
and he will do so at once.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-17
A. o. U. w. GRAND LODGE.
Marsh aIItown Gets Next session-Onhcers
Selected.

Marsh alltown Gets Next SessiOn-Omcers
Selected.
CREsToN, May l4.-Marshalltown Sc
cured the next meeting of the Ancient
Order of United Workman, defeating
Algona. The election of officers re-
suited as follows: Grand master work
man, Will NJ. Narvis, of Muscatine;
grand foreman, w. ii. Berry, of In
dianola; grand recorder, b. f. Rellhopf,
Des Moines, unanimous; grand trustee,
II. II. Summerfield, of Dubuque, unan-
imous; grand overseer, +. A. Secord,
of S oux City; grand receiver, VIM.
Elson, of Cedar Rapids; grand guide,
J. X. Townsend, of Burlington; grand
Waterman, A. f. Fackler, of Prescott;
supreme representatives, viii n. Mar
Wis, Ii. L. Rekhopf, Il. l.. Tilton.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-17
PEOPLES PARTY.
Proceedings Of the National Conven-
tlon Mt Sioux rails.

national convention of the peoples
party was called to order yesterday af-
ternoon by Senator Butter, chairman
of the national committee. There
were about 800 delegates. in attend
ance. Governor Lee welcomed the
delegates to the state and Senator
Butler responded. p NJ. Ringdal of
Minnesota was introduced as temper
airy chairman, and delivered an address
which was well received. Thos. Pat
erson, of Colorado, was selected for
permanent chairman.
Sioux FALLS, May 1.-THE national
populist convention concluded it's ses-
sion at o'clock this morning and
adjourned sine die, after nominating
the Hon. w. J. Bryan for president
vice-president. The nomination of
Mr.. Towne was only accompl shed
aster a struggle of several hours dura-
ton, in which an effort was made to
have the question of the nomination
of a vice presidential candidate refer
red to a committee to confer with the
democratic and silver republican par
ties in their national conventions. A
motion to this effect was defeated by
a vote of 26s to 492. Both candidates
were nominated by reclamation, but
before the result was reached various
candidates were placed in nomination
and their names successfully with
drawn.
The platform consists of preamble
and long series of resolutions. The
preamble congratulates the peoples
party on the marvellous growth of it's
principles during the last four years
among people of all political parties.
The resolutions on imperialism and
militarism deplore the conduct of the
administration in the American Span
ish war and denounce its conduct in
connection with the Philippines. De-
mand is made for the cessation of the
war. 1t is also declared that Porto
Rico is part of the territory of the
| United States.
The increase Of the standing army is
! denounced as wholly unwarranted by
the conditions of the country, and it
| is asserted that this tendency will in
evitably result in an unnecessary bur-
den on the taxDayerS
There is a strong resolution of svm-
pathv for the Boers. a declaration
AGAINST the mononoI;z;ng of nuhIic
land for sneculatire nnr1osas n de-.
mand for n return To the original home.
stead nolicv n declaration for the
nlacing of ali goods controlled Inv the
trusts nnon the free tariff list. n CON.
demnation of the governor Of Idaho
and the federal Government in com
nection with tie Coeur d. AIene
troubles and the usual demand for the
Initiative and referendum
Trusts are denounced and the popu-
listic method for the control of public
utilities such as the railroads and the
telepraphic systems and of the issuance
of money ia recommended as the nroner
remedy for the evil.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-17
BRITISH NEAR KROuNsTADT.
Cavalry Only Twenty Miles From Boo
Stronghold.

Stronghold.
LONDON, May IA British column
5000 strong has arrived at Vryburg,
100 miles south of Mafeking. 1t
reached there Thursday and, though
harrassed by the Beers, is pushing
swiftly forward. Fifty miles south Of
Vryburg, at Taungs, is General Hun
ters main body, moving slowly and
contending with considerable forces.
The pick of his mounted men are the
5000, who are going without wheeled
transport and at rate that may pos
sibly bring them to Maieking ON Mon
day or Tuesday next.
Lord Roberts's narrative closes with
Thursday evening, but he continued
his march Friday toward Kroonstadt,
twenty miles distant, and by this time
he must know whether the Bsa>rr ~
tend to fight there.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-17

CLINTON, May 14.-Workmen at
Lambs mill discovered beneath log
raft the body of well-dressed man
which had evidently been in the water
for some time. An inquest developed
the fact that his name was Andrew
Alt and that he apparently has a
brother living at Alton, Ill. The dead
man was about 40 years Of age. Moth
further is known of him here, no one
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-17
FATE OF THE REPUBLICS.
Cha mbe rIain Says They Must Become
Crown Colony.

LONDON, May 13.-Mr. Chamberlain
delivered an important speech at Bir-
mingham. In this, the first address
which his constituents have heard
from him since the outbreak of war,
he announced defin tely that the gov
eminent was determined to put an end
to the independence of the Boer repub-
lies. For an interval after the war
they would be held as crown colonies,
but he hoped that eventually they
would be self-governing.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-17

CLINTON, May Thames Walker,
one of the most prominent farmers OF
Clinton county, residing near Malone,
was found dead in his barn. There is
no apparent cause for death. He was
in good health and had spent the day
at Malone. The coroner is investigat-
ing the matter.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-17
SHOOTING AFFRAY AT DUNLAP.
Tragedy Engendered by the Election of
Teachers,

Tragedy Engendered by the ELECTION OF
Teachers,
DUNLAP, May IA tragedy, the
result of bad feeling engendered at
the election of teachers for the public
schools, took place here. A. Il. Tay-
lor, an insurance agent, shot L. Ii.
Barrett, a general merchant, four
times. Barrett was wounded in the
hand, leg and lower part of the alb
domen. The affair took place on
Main street and in the presence of a
number of witnesses. The shooting
appears to have been deliberate, as no
words were spoken. Taylor has been
arrested. 1t is not known whether
Barrett's wounds are dangerous.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-17
Gilbert Defeats Elliott.

KANSAS CITY, May lin contest
for the st. Louis Republic cup, Fred
Gilbert, of Spirit Lake, Iowa, defeated
j. A. r. Elliott, of Kansas City, killing
81 out of a possible 100 live birds, to
Elliott's 90. Gilbert thus retains the
cup which he won from Elliott at the
Springfield, Illinois, shoot few days
ago.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-17
MOTHERS CONGRESS.
Arrangements for the Coming Meeting
Approaching Completion.

Approaching Completion.
DIES MONIES, May 19.-Arrangements
for the mothers congress are approach
ing completion. Entertainment will
be furnished all delegates and visitors
will be accommodated with boarding
places. Delegates are earnestly re-
quested to send their names and ad-
dresses at once to Mrs. f. r. Clapp,
chairman of the entertainment com
mittee, that they may be assigned
places. All delegates must obtain
their railroad certificates from their
local agents before starting from home.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-17

CHICAGO, May 1.-THE Times Herald
says:
work of the Chicago city directory
enumerators for 1900, almost com
pleted, shows that the population of
Chicago is not less than ., 900, 900. The
directory estimate is so conservative
that the national census. which COM
mences June and ends June Is, will
probably show higher figure than
this by 20, 900 more"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-17
FLAG WAVES o. 1CTUILA.
Island For'"ally Coded to the United
States.

AUCKLAND, May 0.-AdvIces from
Samoa announce that the American
flag has been hoisted over the island of
Tutuila. amid great native rejoicing,
and the chiefs made formal cession
OF the island to the United States. The
inhabitants of Manuait also announced
the request of formal hosting of the
American flag over that island, which
will likewise be coded. Natives Of the
islands will rule themselves under
governors appointed by the command
ant of the naval station. Quiet pre-
voiIs I'm German Samoa
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-17
Turned Over to His Creditors.

AMEs, May 12.-The big dry goods
and clothing business of s. f. Bigelow
has been closed and the stock turned
over to creditors. The liabilities will
reach $4,000. Assets are enough to
pay so cents on the dollar.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-17
Germany Wasn't In the Deal.

BERLIN, May 12.-The report that
the European powers have sent a col.
lective note to President Kruger warn
ing him that his government would be
held responsible for the safety of the
johannesburg mines, is untrue so far
as Germany is concerned. A high Of
fetal of the foreign Office also asserts
that there is no truth in the report
that the European powers have sent
to President Kruger warning
note against DESTROYING the gold
mines.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-17

Judge and Mrs. William II. Taft, OF
Ohio, who sailed for the Philippines
last week, attended church one Sun
day morning, and after service Mrs.
Taft was the center of group of wo-
men who stood in the isle and held a
long and animated discussion on some
topic Of feminine interest, as women
will. The judge grew impatient at
the delay and was very grum on the
way home. At last he said: "Do you
know You chattering women reminded
me of Balaam's ass blocking the way?"
''oh, no." replied Mrs. Taft severely,
you are mistaken. 1t was the angel
checking the way Of the ass"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-17

Shake into your shoes Aliens Foot
Ease, a powder for the feet. 1t makes
tight or New Shoes feel Easy. Cures
Corns, Bunions, Swollen, Hot and
Sweating Feet. At all Druggists and
Shoe Stores, Csc. Sample sent FREE.
Address Allen s. Olmsted. Leroy, N. Y.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-17
Halls Catarrh Cure
Is taken internally. Price, 75c.

A ladies' tailor has hard row to
hoe. He has to reform so many of his
customers
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-17

$40. 90 A WEEK AND EXPENSES
to agents selling our household goods. Sell on
sight. Write c. II. Marshall & Co., Chicago.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-17

Marriage is like most other good
things-it's mighty easy to get too
much of il.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-17

The sea of matrimony swamps many
a courtship.