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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-01-17
TITUS AMENDMENT DEAD
Judge Dewey of Washington County
Strikes a Body Blow.

Washington, Jan. 9.--Judge Dewey
knocked out the Titus amendment
in the official test case brought by
the attorney general in the Washing
ton county court. The case was
brought by County Attorney-elect NJ.
w. Baiy to GUST James w. Brook
hart, his predecessor, and was of a
friendly nature. In an opinion of
10000 words, Judge Dewey reviews
the law in great detail and holds that
the failure to fully spread the
amendment on the record of the
lower house was fatal. He also holds
that the election shows popular senti-
ment was against the law as the num-
Der voting against it, and not voting,
exceeds those voting for it. He holds
in part:
THAT is was not only the express
wording of the law but the undoubted
intent that the same was to be spread
at length upon the record, is shown
by the fact that this is the only legiti-
mate source from which the people
could be informed of what the legis-
laturs intended to ask the people to
vote upon.
From the provision of the law it.
self the expression, entered on the
journal, could in no sense be con
strued to mean anything but that
which it SO plainly expresses. that is,
to set forth in full, as the law no.
where else provides for its preserva-
ton and for the sole reason that the
world could know from some, and in
this case the only authentic source,
what the legislature asks the people
to amend. If this is not true, the
court asks with propriety, where
could the enquirer go for authentic
information? Not to the rolls. There
is none provided for. Not to the cap
ton or title of the act, because the
law makes no provision for either
title or caption.
"The same law provides that such
proposed amendment shall be refer
red to the legislature to be shown
at the next general election and shall
be published as provided by law for
three months previous to the time
of making said choice"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-01-17
BOTH LOST HEAVILY.
Beers Attack Several British Camps
simultaneously.

London, Jan. 11.-General Kitchen
err sends news of serious simultane-
Gus attack on the night of January
z by the republicans on the British
possessions between points sixty
miles apart, along the line of the Pre-
toria and Lourenzo Marques railway.
The losses on both sides were heavy.
According to reports the Beers were
beaten off after prolonged fighting.
Following is the text of the dispatch
from General Kitchener:
pretoria, Wednesday, Jan. 9.-On
the night of January the Beers
made simultaneous and determined
attacks upon all of our posts at Bel
fast, Wonderfontein, Nooitgedacht
and Wilfontein. Intense fog pre-
vailed and, taking advantage of the
cover it afforded, the Beers were able
to creep up close to the position held
by us. A heavy fire continued until
3:40 a. M, when the Beers were
driven off. One officer was killed and
three were wounded, while twenty
men were killed and fifty-nine wound
ed. The loss of the Beers was heavy,
twenty-four dead being counted.
"a convoy taking supplies to Cor
don's brigade, north of Krugersdorp,
was attacked by Beyer's commando
yesterday (Tuesday). The Beers were
driven off, leaving eleven dead on the
field. Our casualties were four
slightly wounded"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-01-17
ABOLIrIoNIsT FEE DEAD.
Exponent Passes Away In
Kentucky.

Chicago, Jan. IA special to the
Tribune from Berea, KY, says: John
G. Fee, founder of Bera college, ia
nous abolitionist, died Friday night
at his home and the scene of his life's
labors, surrounded by his surviving
daughter and grandchildren.
Mr.. Fee was born in Bracken coun-
ty, Kentucky, on September 9, 1916.
His father was slave owner. He
studied in Augusta, KY, college and
Miami university, Oxford, Ohio, and
entered Lane Theological seminary in
1912. Here he became an exponent
of abolition, the result of prayer, as
he tells in his autobiography. He de-
eided then upon his life work. Fees
early years were tempestuous. His
stanchest friend was Cassius NJ. Clay.
He was more than once assaulted.
Finally, in 1858, he came to Bera and
formed a church, the land being ac-
quired by General Clay. Then comes
a story of mobs, of entreaties to
leave and his decision to hold on.
Finally there was born Bera college,
open alike to black and white, where
people have been educated regardless
of color.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-01-17
CHARGES AGAINST PAT GROVE.
Claimed He Committed the Express
Robbery at Burlington.


Burlington, Jan. IA local even
ing paper prints Sensational story
to the effect that Pat Grove, of kid
naping fame, spent several weeks in
Burlington last August, boarding
with family on South Hill, who have
since recognized some of the publish
ed pictures of the much wanted man.
1t is claimed that Grove was the man
who planned and with the aid of an
express messenger executed the rob-
berry of a $4,000 express package en-
route from Chicago to the National
State Bank in Burlington; that he
learned of the regularity of the trans
mission of these packages of money
and the date of arrival in Burlington
of this particular package from an
express messenger. He suddenly dis
appeared from his boarding place
just about the time of the robbery.
Supt. Swift, of the Adams Express
Company, was in Burlington Satur-
day, and it is claimed he was here
in the connection with this story.
Manning, Jan. 14.-Some twenty-five
or more years ago there lived with
his parents up in the country north
west of Manning, near the Five Mile
House inn, Pat Grove, aged 10 or IL
years. This is the same Pat Grove
now a man-who is accused of being
at the head of the gang which alb
Quoted the 15-year-old son of Edward
Cudahy
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-01-17
Settled for Back Taxes,

Fort Dodge, Jan. 1O.-J. II. Deming,
large property owner in this city,
has paid into the county treasury
$1O,014.s3 in back taxes in which he
was delinquint. This payment was
the result of Investigations made by
tax adjusters in Webster county, who
discovered large amount of prop
erty in possession of Deming which
had not been assessed for some years
past. Deming did not resist the
claim of the tax adjuster, but settle
ment was reached Immediately. DEM
ing recently donated $4,000 to Tabor
College at Tabor, Iowa. He has al
ways borne a good reputation in Fort
Dodge and the large claim of the tax
adjuster against him creates much
SurDriSe
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-01-17

College football, during the season
recently closed had no worthier repre-
sentatives than the students of the
Carlisle Indian School, in the essen
tials of manliness and sportsmanlike
conduct generally. The games in which
they engaged were as many and as
fiercely contested as those OF any other
college team, and the spectators, in
some instances, were neither SO con-
siderate nor so sympathetic as they
might have been. Yet their games
were exhibitions of clean, straight foot
ball-such as all true lovers Of the
sport like to see. The umpire's de-
cisions were never once questioned
and their defeats were accepted with
the spirit of men who had done their
best, and who had, therefore, neither
excuses nor explanations to offer
They have won a place for themselves
in the regard of many who would re-
joice in their success in other fields
where the rewards are less feetins
than those of football.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-01-17
LOCKHART LOOKS FOR WAR.
Newspaper Correspondents Reviews tn
Chinese situation.

Chicago, Jan. IA special to the
Record from Vancouver, B. C., says:
Captain u. G. ,Lockhart, correspon-
dent of the London Times in China,
who accompanied General Gesselee's
relief force, left for New York en-
route to London. Speaking of the
situation in China he said:
II think that so far as Ii Hung
Chang himself is concerned he is
pretty sincere in his position as medi-
ator, but my observance leads me to
judge that any agreement the Chi
nese make now would be kept by
them no longer than it suited their
conveniences. The empress dowager
will by spring have tremendous
force of men armed with modern
rifles at her command, and neither
she nor Prince Tuan has the slightest
chance of falling into the hands of
allied forces. Next summer will see
the great struggle between the well
organized Boxers under the empress
and Prince Tuan and the allied forces
in their attempt to seat the young
emperor firmly on the throne"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-01-17

The recent celebration of the one
hundredth anniversary Of the found
ing at Washington of the national cap
ital recalls the description of its To-
cation given in an early newspaper
letter, which is now preserved in the
library OF congress. This metropo-
lis" the writer says, situated upon
the great post-road, exactly equidis-
tant from the northern and the south
ern extremities of the Union, and near
ly so from the Atlantic to Fort Pitt,
is by far the most eligible situation
for the residence of congress" Since
he could not foresee the Improvements
in transportation and means Of COM
munication, perhaps it is fortunate
that he did not know of the coming
extension Of our domains southwark
and westward.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-01-17
Sues County for Damages.

Fort Dodge, Jan. LII. ]. Clump
of Dickinson county has filed petit
ton in the district court claiming
damages from Emmett county to the
amount of $1,000 for injuries which
he claims he sustained while cross
ing bridge in Estherville last jan
uary. While he was driving across
the bridge one of the horses caught
his foot in q crack between two
planks, became frightened. cramped
the buggy and threw Mr.. Clump out,
injuring him quite severely. Mr..
Clump later filed bill claiming $500
from the county, but this was not
allowed. he now claims that the
injuries which he received were per-
manent and that he is a continual
sufferer, and on this account sues for
the amount mentioned. The county
will dispute the case, which promises
to be bitterly fought when it comes
to trial.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-01-17
CASH PAID NEW JERSEY.
Corporations Gave the state the Sum
of S2,05I,2O0.

New York, Jan. 14.-In his annual
report to the state board of asses
sors, which has just been submitted
to the New Jersey legislature, it is
stated that 6,605 corporations organ
lied under the laws of the state of
New Jersey have paid into the treas
ury during the last year the sum of
S2,051 ,209.
AS the corporation tax rate in this
state is one-tenth of one per cent on
the paid-in capital stock, or 81 tax for
every $1,000 capital paid in, the 6,605
corporations must have paid tax upon
s2,051 POS, 900 paid-in capital stock.
The state corporation department
estimates that the 6,605 corporations
assessed have paid-in capital stock
of 20 per cent of the authorized capt.
tai stock. If the tax of $2,051, 290, 900
paid-in capital stock is 20 per cent
of the authorized capital stock, the
authorized capital stock must be five
times 2,Ojl,2O9, GOO, or the sum of
$IO,256, 0I7 600.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-01-17

Perhaps the oldest suit of furniture
In the world is owned by a certain
hotelkeeper. For many years he has
made 1t his business to collect match
boxes, of which he has now a collec-
ton Of 1000 He ordered skilled cab
inetmaker to equip room with fur
niture made of these boxes. The out
ut consists Of writing table with
smoking apparatus, a fire screen, a
cabinet, a chair, and other smaller ar
ticles.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-01-17

A recent notable dinner of the Har-
ward club Of Japan calls attention both
to the spread of western learning in
the east, and to the wide influence Of
great university. The dinner was
given to celebrate the return of Min
lister Komura from St. Petersburg, en-
route to his new post in China, the
presence of Minister Kurino from
Paris, and the appointment of Baron
Kaneko as minister of justice. All
these eminent Japanese statesmen
were educated at Harvard.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-01-17

Ghost stories, for some mysterious
reason, have been revived OF late In
Washington. 1t is told again how the
face of an old woman was depicted
clearly on one of the white house pill
lars the day the president received
word that his mother was dead. Capt.
tol employees entertain their friends
with the story of the shadow OF gen
eral looking like Washington between
pillars in statuary hall at the capitol.
A former senate page, now grown 10
mans size and employed at the white
house, says that when lightning strikes
the copper statue of Freedom on the
capitol dome it rings loudly and clear
Iy like the famous bell at Philadelphia
I'm the days Of the declaration OF in
dependence. At night, when the capl-
tolls great marble halls and rotundas
are deserted, strange sounds are IRE
ouently heard and old employees are
confident that they are made by the
souls of dead patriots and statesmen
come back to haunt the halls where
they won fame. 1t is said that on
certain nights gnostS are 81 NUMEROUS
in statuary hall that man Kidding
and trembling behind a pillar can
hardly tell whether II is the spirits
of the statues that are moving about
Prices of bogus money, as discovered
by Chief wilkes men, are quoted as
follows: For coin to face value OF
sos. price $40; coin to face value OF
$50 price $50; bills, So per cent to 70
per cent face value. Mr.. Wilkie says
that no larger amount than $50 in coin
Is offered to one customer. The green
goods men who do not intend to de-
liver the goods offer $1,000 in bills for
$500; $4,000 for $500 and $4,000 for ST.
600. Then they change the satchels
and the victim after feasting his eyes
on bills in the first grip gets saWdust
IN the second.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-01-17
HON. w. II. REDMAN DEAD.
Died Suddenly OF Heart Disease a
Newton.

Newton.
Newton, Jan. 11.-Hon. w. II. Red
man died suddenly at his home We'd
nesday night of heart disease. He re-
turned from trip to Grinnell, where
he had been trying law suit and was
apparently in the best of health. He
collapsed so suddenly that he was
dead before medical assistance could
arrive.
Deceased has long been prominent
in Iowa politics. At last summers
republican state convention he was
one of the leading candidates for sec
rotary of state. He repeatedly held
state Office, was a member of the leg
islature and was speaker of the house
of representatives. He served through
the civil war with conspicuous honor.
He was close to 60 years of age, but
seemed strong for his years.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-01-17
THE DECADENCE OF ENGLAND
English People Awakening to the Facts
In the Case.

London, Jan. 14.-Great Britain's
decadence is becoming quite pop
ular theme. ESTABLISHMENT and
self-fagellation seem to be congenial
to the chastened spirit of the nation,
forced to realize, through the accu-
mutation of reverses, military, diplo-
matte and industrial. that Great Brit
aims performance dream is past. 1t
is almost daily occurrence for some
great London newspaper to parade
the shortcomings of the country, in.
stituting comparisons with the Uni
ted States and Germany little compli-
mentary to Great Britain. Lost OPP
portunities," says the Morning Post,
sis the keynote, and the Britain which
could dictate it's will to the ends of
the earth is today a myth"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-01-17
TITUS EXPECTS A REVERSAL.
Does Not Believe Judge Dswey's De-
cision VIII lie Sustained.

Muscatine, Jan. 9.-Concerning the
decision of Judge Dewey who ruled
the Titus election amendment to the
Iowa institution unconstitutional,
Senator Titus said: 81 am not sur
prised at Judge Dewey's decision.
He uses. to my mind, the same I'M
reasonable language as in the pro-
hibitory amendment case, and even
goes further. His decision would make
the clerk of the house or the secre-
tary of the senate the law making
power of the state. / feel confident
the supreme court will follow the
great eight of authority, and /
look for a reversal by that tribunal
on the 18th"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-01-17

TAKES ISSUE WITH DEWEY.
Judge Hutchinson sustains the Titus
Amendment.

Sioux City, Jan. lin a decision
in Cherokee county case yesterday
Judge Hutchinson handed down an
opinion on the Titus amendment that
opposes Judge Dewey's opinion and
holds the amendment to be valid. He
CONSTITUTES, furthermore, the intent of
the legislature, and holds that the Of
ticers elected last November are en-
titled to their places. The action
arose through an effort to keep Dam
iel Unger, a newly elected member of
the board of supervisors, from taking
his seat. The board refused to accept
him as a member, so he applied to the
courts for help. Judge Hutchinson
ruled today that he should have his
place. The opinion sustains the Titus
amendment at every point.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-01-17

According to the census, the popu-
iation of the farming country shows a
falling off in New England and New
York, and only slight increase in
Ohio and Indiana, but its growth is
healthy in the states farther west. 1t
is evident that the old states must look
10 their cities and larger towns for
sncrease in population. In the newer
agricultural regions the growth OF
population seems to be spread over
both city and country.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-01-17
p Smallpox Closes the SCHOOL,

Fort Dodge, Jan. 12.-Smallpox has
broken out in all parts of Webster
county and is causing considerable
alarm. Two cases are reported near
Vincent, northeast of here, and sew
eral families have been quarantined
near Badger, about seven miles north
of town. Several families have been
quarantined with scarlet fever in all
parts of the county and some of the
schools in this and Humboldt county
have been closed.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-01-17
ANDERSON WANTS TO DIE.
Alleged Murderer of Harry Inter
Tires of Jail at Burlington.


Burlington, Jan. 11.-Geo. Ander-
son, the tramp who is accused of the
brutal murder of Harry Inter and
the attempt to murder Linter's wife
in December, was also for time sus-
pected of having murdered Sheriff
Young of Park county, Montana. Two
men came all the way from Deer
Lodge to Burlington to see Ander-
son, confident of being able to identi-
fly him, but their mission failed. They
say there is merely close resem-
blance to the man they want. They
say the right man would be lynched
Immediately on reaching Montana.
AS the time approaches for Ander-
sons trial he grows more and more
respondent and has expressed de-
sire to commit suicide on several oc-
casions. His case will no doubt be
the first one taken up when the petit
jury is summoned next week.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-01-17

The question of employing swallows
,rstead of pigeons to carry dispatches
q being considered in France. The
attitude of the swallow for the work
= by many held to be even greater
than that of the pigeon. They fly to
I greater height, and are therefore less
exposed to being shot, and they travel
saster making good nearly eighty
miles an hour. where pigeon could
only get over fifty. 1t is also claimed
that they are more faithful, Intelligent
and have not, on long journeys 70
stan to feed. as the pigeon has.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-01-17

Toledo, Jan. 12.-William Hack and
William Jones have been arrested for
attempting to wreck train in order
to see how it would look going into
the ditch. This is the only reason
they give. They have made a writ
ten confession, waived examination
and are being held for the grand
jury. The attempt was to wreck a
Northwestern train by placing a
boulder on the track. The pilot
threw the stone and no damage was
done,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-01-17

Clinton, Jan. 12.-Some men at
Charlotte, small town in this
county, induced Henry Hersberg, a
farmer living two miles south of
town to get on a broncho. Hers
berg, who was intoxicated, got on
the horse and started home. He was
thrown off and killed. Hersberg was
a well known farmer. The COM
munity is indignant over the affair.
The man leaves a wife and two child.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-01-17

Kansas City, Jan. 11.-Physicians,
carrying on the crusade of compul-
sorry vaccination begun recently,
have a house to house canvass, vac
cinating every one who cannot dis
play good scar. The city has been
divided into districts, and each ply
stefan is accompanied by guard
to prevent persons hiding or escap-
ing. The city physician has recon-
mended that every home and every
business house or other public build.
ings be scrubbed and fumigated.
The memory is sort of mental res
ervation.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-01-17

Sac City, Jan. 1.-THE board Of
supervisors declared not sufficient
the statement of consent for saloons
recently filed in Sac county. The
number of names filed was 2,s2o, of
which 40 were withdrawn and 80
were found to be illegal. This left
the statement so short of the requir-
ed IS per cent.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-01-17
PRELIMINARY NOTE Is SIGNED.
First Stage of the negotiations 10 Elm.
ally Completed.

Paris, Jan. 11.-As result Of in
quiries in authoritative quarters, the
Associated Press is given the follow
ing statement in regard to the Chi
nese situations: 1.-The Chinese pleni-
potentiaries signed the joint note
yesterday, thus concluding the pre-
liminary stage of the negotiations"
1t was added that this important
step was insignificant compared with
the difficulties to be met with be-
tween the powers themselves, whose
clashing interests will have full play
in the coming discussions.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-01-17

The number of marine disasters dur
Ing the year just closed is smaller
probably than ever before. An official
Of the New York Maritime Exchange
thinks this is due to the fact that
sailing vessels are disappearing. steam
craft being better able to take care Of
themselves when in peril.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-01-17
Famine Price. Prevail In Alaska

Victoria, Il. c.. Jan. 14.-Accordino
to kilograms which reached Skaguay
prior to the sailing of the steamer
Danube there is a food shortage al
Circle City and on the lower Yukon
amounting to almost a famine in GER,
tain commodities. Flour is heeld al
S45 per sack and is purchasable only
from men with outfits, the stores
having run out. Butter, bacon, sugar
and rye are not obtainable at any
price,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-01-17
SERIOUS ACCIDENT AT DUBUQUE.


Dubuque, Jan. 1.-THE wire cable
for the heavy freight elevator in Far
ley, Loetcher & Co.'s factory broke
and the elevator fell three stories.
Three men, b. Vogel, Charles erode
and VIM. Knapp, were on the plat
form and all were seriously injured,
suffering broken bones and other in
juries. Knapp had both feet crush
ed and back injured; erode had leg
broken and Vogel bones in his feet
broken. Knapp is in a critical con-
dition.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-01-17
CHANDLER IS RETIRED.
Henry T.. Burnhsm win Succeed Him
In the Senate.

Concord, n. H., Jan. 11.-Judge Hen
ry T.. Burnham of Manchester was
last night nominated in the republic
can legislative caucus to succeed Uni
ted States Senator William +. Chand-
Ter, whose term of service will expire
on March next. Senator Chandler
was opposed by men in his party who
objected to his pro-silver views, his
criticisms at times of the admins
tration and his ideas on different
measures. Senator Chandler in all
has served fourteen years in the sem
ate, he was secretary of the navy in
the Arthur administration and was
the dominant factor in his party IN
New Hampshire.