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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-11-27

Des Moines, Nov. 27.-corn sold on
the streets here Monday for SO cents, on
account of the Phillips corner. Farmers
are hauling corn to the city instead of
gathering what is in the fields. Capt. NJ.
I. Russell, the Des Moines authority on
grain az money product for farmers,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-11-27

tTlfefollowinc market letterts furnished
the 1,imes-Repnhlican by Martin & Slack
from their local Office. over % East Main
thru a. j. Clark. local nnnager,l
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-11-27

Chicago, NOV. ~.
Wheat-November, T0a4 @1Oss; Decenl-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-11-27
Gilman.

Special to Times Republican.
Gilman, Nov. 27.-Dr Alice Goodrich.
of Des Moines, came Wednesday even
ing on visit to her friend, Mrs. H.
Sutherland, and remained till Friday
evening. when both the ladies attended
the lecture of Professor Thompson at
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-04-05
HERRIOTT'S PROTEST.
HIS Position on the Railroad Assess.
ment Set Forth.

DIES MONIES, March 29.--State Treas
urer John Ilerriott yesterday filed
with the secretary Of the executive
council n statement of his views on the
railroad assessment question and an
exposition of what he declares to be
the shameless subsei~iency of the
other members of the executive coun-
Gil to the interests of the Chicago IL
Northwestern road. The document is
very long. lie charges that time and
again the railroad assessments have
been made in the private Office of the
secretary of state, in consultation with
one or two railroad attorneys. He
charges that his demands for an equit-
able assessment have been ignored be-
cause the other members of the council
were anxious To preserve the advan-
tage which has long been possessed by
the railroad interests which they rep
resent. Mr.. lIerriott's document was
prepared for the records of the council
in explanation of his relations to the
recent siclS-rOom assessment, in which
he declined to take part. He says he
did not want to meet with Mr.. Mer-
riam, FRUSTRATED by illness. because he
knew discussion would lead to a vio-
lence of denunciation which could not
but grievously affect the nerves of a
sick man. lie takes up in detail the
statement made by the COVER. or and
answers it, arguing that railroads do
not pay more than other property, as
the governor urges, and showing the
lack Of system in present assessment
methods. lie explains carefully his
own plan and shows the alleged in
Equities of the present distribution of
taxation. In six years the North
western, he asserts, has been under
taxed $?3J, % SO. which has been made
up by 0vertaxing the other roads. Mr..
llcrriott is unsparing in his denuncia-
ton of his associates in what he terms
bctraying the interests of the people
and perpctrating n traveSty on justice,
for the sake of 4 corporation able to do
political favOrs.
After the publication of Mr.. Her
IlOII > Statement inc MAORI Oh the
executive council, consisting of Gov
crnor Shaw, Secretary of State Dobson
and Auditor of State Merriam filed a
reply to his protest with the secretary
of the council They declare that
Iowa railroads are higher taxed in
proportion to other property and in
proportion to the railroads of other
states, and defined their method of
assessing the railroads. Answering
the charge of partiality to the North
western the reply says:
The treasurer charges that the
council, as now constituted, is mani
Testing favoritism in behalf of the
Northwestern railway. Since men,
bers of the present council have served
thereon with the treasurer of state.
the assessment of the Northwestern
railway has been increased 1856, 900,
while the aggregate assessment of the
Rock Island road, on which the treas
urer resides, has been decreased over
100000. Let the facts speak for
themselves"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-04-05
HoERs TAKE AGGRESSIVE.
They Move South and Threa ten
Il,an IL 1nrn tr.In

They Move South and Threaten
BIUeLn fonteIn.
LoNDoS, March 3O.-The Bloemfon-
tein correspondent of the Morning
Post, telegraphing Wednesday, says:
"Prcsident Kruger boasts his inten-
ton to retalle BlOcmfontein within n
week and it appears probable that the
Beers are advancing in force south
ward
LONDON, March 3O.-The Beers are
concentrating in force about fifteen
miles north of BlOemfontein, in the
rear of Glen, and Lord Roberts is send
ing forward troops to engage them.
The Seventh infantry division and
part Of Gen. French's cavalry have
been sent up TO join the Fourteenth
brigade and the two cavalry regiments
that are holding Glen and its euvirons
1T does not seem probable that the
Beers will give serious battle in the
fairly open country north of Glen.
Still, their evident strength indicates
more than a corps of observation. In
small affairs the Beers are daringly
aggressive in all parts of the field of
war. The Johannesburg mounted po-
lice. esteemed by the Beers as their
best mounted commando, are raiding
the country near Bloemfontein, harass-
ing the farmers who have given up
their arms to the British and sarrying
off cattle
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-04-05
ROOT MOVES TO AID OTIS.
Creates Army Division of Pacific, With
-Four Departments.

Creates Army Division of Pacific, With
-Four Departments.
WAsuINGToN, March 29.-Secretary
Root has directed the establishment of
the military division of the Pacific, to
include all of the Philippine archipel-
ago. The division is subdivided into
the department of northern Luzon,
commanded by General Macarthur; the
department of southern Luzon, COM
manded by General Bates; the depart
ment of the Visayas, commanded by
General Hughes, and the department
of Mindanao and Jolo, commanded by
General kobbe. Major General Otis
will retain the supreme command over
these departments as division COM
mander, occupying toward them n po-
sition corresponding closely to that
occupied by General Miles toward the
military departments in the United
States. 1t is said at the war depart
ment that the purpose of the new order
of things is to free General Otis of the
many minor details incident to the adj
ministration of the islands, leaving
him at liberty to devote more time to
larger questions of policy and civil adj
miniStratiOn.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-04-05
THE NEWS In IOWA
NEW ROAD LAUNCHED.
Articles AFRO Filed of Southern Iowa
Railway.

Articles Arc Filed of Southern Iowa
Railway.
Dies MONIES, March 3o.--A new rail-
way project was formally launched by
the filing of articles of incorporation
by the Southern Iowa railway. The
new line is said to be n Chicago 81
Northwestern movement, and will ex-
tend from that company's road into
Mahaska and Monroe counties for the
purpose of tapping the valuable coal
fields in that vicinity. The incorpor-
ators named in the articles are Daniel
d. Bathrick and Henry V. Ferguson,
and the headquarters of the new road
will be at Cedar Rapids. The capital
stock is placed at S4OO,O 900. This move
has been in contemplation for some
time, but the filing Of the articles of
incorporation is the first tangible evil
dence that the Southern Iowa railway
promoters really meant business. Fiji
ty-six miles will be constructed at once
and the line is expected to make very
material changes in the coal mining
industry which is now carried on in
that section
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-04-05
Mrs. Pyle May Not BE Tried.

CHARLTON, March 31.-Mrs Geo.
Pyle, the woman who shot County
Attorney Will i. Barger some time
ago, was arraigned before Justice
Manning on the charge of attempted
murder, and bound over to the grand
jury in $500 bonds, which were fur
niahed She Immediately left for Dem
yer where her sister resides. 1t is the
general opinion that the case will be
dropped and no further action taken
as long as she stays away from the
city, those most directly interested
not wishing for the publicity of a trial
in court.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-04-05
TAKE FAURESuITR.
The Artillery ana Ammunition Found
In "a Shaft.

The Artillery and Ammunition Found
In "a Shaft.
LONDON, March 3O.--The war Office
has received the following dispatch
from Lord Roberts, dated BlOemfon-
March IS:
General Clements occupied Faure-
smith today without opposition. One
nine FOUNDER and one Martini Maxim
were discovered in the prospecting
shaft OF mine, were large quantity
Of ammunition was buried. Arms are
being surrendered gradually and the
inhabitants settling down. Colonel
Pitcher visited Ladybrand March &c.
On leaving the town he was attacked
by part of the enemy, and one of his
force was wounded and five are miss
ing. During the skirmish on North
Modder river March 25th, five men
were wounded and five men of that
regiment were taken prisoners.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-04-05
HORSE MEAT SOUP.
Principal Sustenance OF Those lmprss-
0ned at Nafelxing.

Principal Sustenance OF Those lmprhs-
oned at Mafeking.
LONDON, March 29.-The Daily Mail
has received from its imprisoned CORE
spondeIt at Matching. Lady Sarah
Wilson, the following dispatch, which
she by some means managed TO get
through the investing lines:
MAFEKING, March 1.-THE news of
the relief of Ladysmith was received
here yesterday, but, while giving us
the greatest satisfaction, it must be
confessed that the civilian portion OF
the garrison feels disappointed at there
being no immediate prospect of the re-
lief of this town. These men have
been night and day on trench duty for
six months, and as the wet weather
has contributed much to their discom-
fort, it is hardly surprising that the
men have become worn out. The
town remains closely invested, the
Beers being reported as numerous and
strongly intrenched between us and
General Plumer's small force, ofwhose
progress we know from native run
ners The food question has received
careful consideration, and soup COM
posed OF horsenesh and meal is sold To
the wcll-to-do and given free TO the
INDECENT; hut some die of starvation
lowing Is .heir prejudice agains: horse
tlleslI.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-04-05

SAN francisco, Cal, March al
Worllingmen in this state are 5ecom-
ing alarmed at the steadily increasing
number OF Japanese immigrants. 1t
is stated that since January /, 1899,
no less than 3,42O laborers from Japan
have arrived in this country and the
emigration bureau is informed that
1,4OO more are due here April 2. Ac-
cording to Labor Commissioner North
1000 passports have been obtained in
Japan for laborers intending to come
TO this country.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-04-05
AN OVERWHELMING FORCE.
English to Have 100000 Against Al.
legged Hoer Force OF 10000

EhSlIsn TO faVc EtO,OOO Against Al
legged Eoer Force OF $4,000.
LONDON, March est is believed
that Lord Roberts, when he is prepared
to advance, will be able to turn the
enemy's position without attacking it
in front, and that the entrenching now
in progress will be of no possible util-
ity. General Buffers operations may
be more costly, as the country in
which he will operate is most unfavor-
able for an attack. The reasons for TIC
long halt at Bloemfontein and at Lady
smith is not understood but it is evident
there will be cooperation between the
two forces, and it is also probable that
the third column, from Mafeking, will
be available. The strength of the
Beers in the final campaign in the
Transvaal is estimated by cool obsery-
ers at $1,000, but these figures are
considered too low by the military
authorities here. They assume that
President Kruger VII have 10000
burghers in arms for the fighting in
the last ditch. This official estimate is
not based upon the census or the cleo
ton returns, but provides a more i'm
pressivc background for the British
operations with an army of 200,0 600
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-04-05

81 UssELI.s, March 3O.-In the senate
Mgr. kossonin, referring to the late
peace conference at the Hague, said it
could be regarded as having aborted
because it had been followed by the
South African war lin which numer-
Gus lives had been sacrificed for gold"
Montefore Levy then protested against
the attacks made by the Belgian press
on Great Britain. The minister of for
elgn affairs, NJ. De Favreau, said he
concurred in this protest and deeply
regretted these attacks.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-04-05
ROBERTS MOVES FORWARD.
Advances Twenty-one Miles FRO
RIoemfnntpip

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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-04-05
STATE KEFORMATORYw WORK.
Hon. John Cownie Tavors a New Kind of
Instltution.

CEDAR RArIDs, March 31.-State re-
formatory work occupied large part
of the session of the charities conven-
ton. Members of the board of con-
troll, uperintendents of state institu
tons and others participated in the
discussion. John Cownie, of the board
of control, declared he was in favor of
n refOrmatory for those who should bo
sent neither to reform schools or pen
itentiarics. He also announced his OPP
position to contract convict labor.
County care of insane" that is, cour-
ty care against state care, was also
thoroughly discussed. Officers We're
elected as follows: President, Prof.
Isaac Loos, Iowa City; secretary, Char
lotta Golf, Des Moines. II is probable
the next meeting will be held at Red
Oak
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-04-05
NEWS in GENERAL
WAY CLEAR TO BRANDrroRD.
British Dispatches Say Big Battle Is
Imminent.

British Dispa tches Say Big Battle Is
Imminent.
LONDON, April 2.--The war Office is
sued no further news last night and
the few dispatches received from the
seat of war bear evidence of having
been delayed by the censor. Accord
ing to a special dispatch from Pretoria
Lord Roberts has commenced his adj
vance northward. The dispatch says
there are daily skirmishes and that a
big battle is imminent This, however,
may refer to the operations preceding
the engagement at Karee siding, which
has apparently cleared the way as
well as secured an advantageous posi-
ton, whence the next operations may
be conducted. fuckers division is
now strongly occupying the Boer camp
at Karee Siding, with the way clear Ito
Brandtford, which is reported already
evacuated. The Boer forces in the
neighborhood of Paardeberg are re-
ported to be actively engaged in ma
rauding and in attempting to capture
British horses left on the veldt, owing
to their weak condition. Six hundred
Berkeley refugees sent back from Cape
Town are stranded, the Kimberly mil
itary authorities refusing assistance
to allow them to proceed.
LONDON, April 1.-The war office has
received the following from Lord
Roberts, dated Bloemfontein, March
80:
Reports point to the enemy's leav-
ing Frankfort and proceeding in a
northerly direction. The casualties in
yesterdays engagement are more mum.
erous than first reported. Officers
killed, two; wounded, g; rank and file,
killed, 10; wounded l59; missing 3.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-04-05
Children Surncated.

MUscATINE, April lin the absence
of the mother, the home of S. Tobias,
in South Muscatinc, was destroyed by
fire. Three children, aged 5, and /
years respectively, were in the house.
Repeated attempts were made to res
cue them, but the smoke and flames
drove back the brave fremen. When
at last they were rescued they were
nearly dead from suGocation. The
two oldest will probably recover, but
.he youngest cannot be saved.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-04-05
STATE OEFICE APPOINTMENTS
Gov. Shaw Names c. r.. Wennerstrum foI
state Labor Commissioners.

Gov. Shaw Names G. r. Wennerstrum for
State Labor Commissioners.
DIES MONIES, March @9.-Official an
nouncement IS made of the appoint
mcnt of c. +. Wennerstrum for state
labor commissioner, and J. w. Miller,
]. A. Campbell and John Werner for
state mine inspectors. The terms be-
gin April /. Mr.. Wenncrstrum, who
will be the new labor commissioner,
succeeding w. f. O'Bleness, is a resi-
dent of Fort Dodge aud comes from
the governors congressional district.
He is representative Scandinavian.
lie is the business manager of the
Svithiod, the Swedish newspaper
printed in Des Moines. Formerly lie
was in business in Fort Dodge. lie is
member of labor organizations and
has endorsements of this character.
Governor Shaw determined to reap
pOlntmcnt the old members Of the
board of state mine inspectors.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-04-05

New York, March 3O.--The Tribune's
Washington special says: The naval
authorities have decided that Guam.
strategically is of scarcely less value
than Hawaii, and have begun the
preparation of plans to make it one of
the most important naval bases on the
Pacific. The projected improvements
viii involve an expenditure of several
millions for breakwater at Port San
Luis d. Apra, a coaling wharf and re-
pair shops, and shore batteries for
protection against assault.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-04-05

FRANNFoRr, KY, March 30.--"Tal-
low" Dick Coombs, who, according to
the confession of Wharton Golden,
was implicated in the assassination of
Senator Goebel, has been arrested at
Manchester.
BEATTYvILLE, KY, April 9.--'Tal-
low Dick" Coombs has been released
from Jail on a writ of habeas corpus.
The local authorities refuse to give
Coombs up to Clark county officers.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-04-05
SIX HUNDRED WERE KILLED.
French Victory Recorded in Attacking an
Arab Army South of AIgiers.

French victory Recorded In Attacking an
Arab Army South of AIgiers.
PARIS, March 31.--The official ac-
count has been issued of the victory OF
the French troops over the Arab army
at Inrahr, which assembled with the
object of attacking the French expedi-
ton which recently occupied the oasis
of lnsalah, southwest of Algeria. The
French learned of the scheme and de-
c,ded to storm the enemy's position,
which was successfully carried March
10 by a column led by Lieutenant Col
onel Eutown. The town was first
bombarded and then stormed, the
Arab warriors making the last stand at
Mosques. They left 600 killed and
wounded on the field and $50 prisoners
were taken. The French losses were
native soldiers killed, SO wounded and
= officers wounded.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-04-05
TAKES WOOLsoS's PLACE.
Congress Smith Mcpherson Selected for
Federal Judge.


WAsHINGToN, March 26.-Congress-
man Smith Mcpherson has been select
cd by the Iowa congressional delega-
ton for the federal iudgeship made
vacant by the deceasc of John S. Wool
son. There were present Senators
Allison and Gear, Congressman Hedge,
Lane. Cousins, Lacey, Hull, Hepburn,
Mcpherson and Deliver. In all forty
two ballots were taken. Congressman
Mcpherson voted for Walter l. Smith
until the last.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-04-05
HusrILlrIEs ARE IMMINENT.
Russia and Japan Are Drifting Surely
TONRrl NHir.

Toward War.
SEATTLE, Wash, March s1.-The
government transport Garonne, from
Manila, February II, has arrived from
quarantine with news of active prep
arations in military and naval depart
ments Of Japan for war with Russia.
The Russian fleet has disregardcd the
harbor authorities and anchored where
it pleased. The war spirit is SAID by
Captain Conrad Of the Garronc to be
strong in Japan on account of the
ears secret attempt to gain influence
in Korea in violation of the treaty. \
grand assemblage of the Japanese
navy, to be followed 10y maneuvers from
which foreign newspaper correspon-
dents and the public were to be ex-
cluded, WaS.fXed for the last Of this
month.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-04-05
ROBBERS BURGLARIZE a BANK.
Secured a Good sum and Succeeded In
Getting Away.

MASON CITY, March 3O.-The Farm
ers' and Merchants Bank, at IIanlon-
town, was robbed. Some time before
/ o'clock a. IN. the bank was entered,
the knob on the pig safe pried off,
nitro glycerine poured in and the
doors blown off. The money chest
was entered in the same manner, where
$3.50, mostly in currency, was secured.
The safe was covered with quilting,
taken from a bed in the bank. A
Northwestern handcar was secured,
and at noon the next day it was found
about ten miles southeast of the place
where the robbery was committed. A
boy was sleeping within ten feet of
the place when the explosion occurred
but heard nothing of it.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-04-05

Helen NJ. rTarcls, ageU5 years and
3months, left New York without es-
cort for Stroud. o. r., and has reached
her destination safely. Helen's moth
er.was dead and she went on a visit to
her grandmother.
A deacon in Baptist church in
Trenton is a stickler for decorum. He
saw a young lady whisper to another
during prayer at church service, and
loudly rebuked her. In Indignation
she was passing out of the edirice,
" hen he said that the church was no
place for her. Aroused by this taunt
She proceeded TO return TO her pew,
hut he clutched her back hair and thus
drew her out Of lhe church.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-04-05
warliIxe Operations at evatopo,.

LONDON, March 31.--The Sevastopol
correspondent of the Daily Graphic
says:
War alarms fill the naval head
quarters here. The whole Euxine
squadron is fully cquippe3 log instant
service. Troops with full war kits are
daily arriving from the interior. The
garrison will soon be Il powerful army
corps. There is much excitement
among the STATS of both services and
all the talk is of bringing Turkey to
her senses by forcible measures"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-04-05
MORE THAN 100 ORPHANS SICK.
Epidemic OF Pneumonia Invades the st.
Francis Asylum,

Francis Asylum.
DUBUQUE, March 29.-An epidemic Of
virulent pneumonia has invaded the
st. Francis Orphanage. There are l4O
children in the institution. and of this
number lOG are suffering from a viru-
lent form of pneumonia. In addition
to these. sixteen sisters, including the
esteemed Mother Elizabeth, are down
with the malady. The disease asserted
itself on the I'D, when forty children
were overcome. Every day since then
a few more have been added to the
sick list, until the above alarming
number has been reached.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-04-05
THE ARMY POST.
ELL Locating One at Des Moines Passes
the Senate.

DIES MONIES, March @G.-The bill to
establish United States army post in
Des Moines passed the senate in WASH
ington Saturday, and the post is as
surcd. There remains only the sigma
ture of President Mckinley to be at
tached to the bill to make it
law, and there is no doubt
that he will sign it at once. The
post will be established and a regiment
of United States troops will be located
on the ground within eighteen
months. The post means n $1,000, 900
investment here and the addition of a
town of 1900 people to Des Moines.
1t will distribute 81, OO0,O 900 here every
year.