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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-01-24
Eight O'Clock a. M. Janua

Board met pursuant to adjournment.
On motion fees We're allowed as per
transcript from Justices court in the
following state cases:
State of Iowa VS.. james Murshrush.
w G Elliott justice of the peace 90
L. Anderson sheriff = 10
State of Iowa VS.. Geo Mushrush.
W G Elliott justice of the peace l so
Il Anderson sheriff > 10
state OF Iowa VS.. Arthur Talbot ct al.
ii Blume justice of the peace 8 90
Il L. Anderson sheriff 8 90
State of Iowa VS. Ed Freeman ct al,
II Blume justice of the peace 4 so
l. Anderson sheriff 20
State of Iowa VS. Stolen Goods.
Il ri blume justice of the peace so
State of Iowa VS.. John Doe.
II Blume justice of the peace 80
+ Il Anderson sheriff 80
State of Iowa VS. Pearl Stafford.
II Blume justice of the peace ? so
u ANDERSON sheriff 2 Is
State of Iowa VS.. Edith Stafford.
+ n Blume justice of the peace 2 so
+ u Anderson sheriff Is
IN motion peddlers license was fixed
al 80 10 and show license at $4,000 for
the year 1901.
On motion compensation for asses
sors was fixed at $500 per day up to
al amount not to exceed the sums set
opposite the several assessment dis
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-01-24

On motion r n Carper was appoint
ed Steward of the Poor Farm, to com
mence March |, 1901, at a salary of
$4,000 per month, payable at the end
of each month.
ON motion the Board adjourned to
meet again in regular session April I
1901
A. f. GREENWALDT,
County Auditor.
j. SHINGLEDECKER,
Chairman.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-15
FINANCIAL NEWS
BULLS AND BEARS.

Wall street March ls.-There was a
good demand for all classes OF stock at
the opening and gains OF "A fraction were
general throughout the list, Manhattan
selling ex-div., Kansas and Texas pfd.
and Chicago. Indianapolis and Louisville
rose a point each. The industrials and
specialties were rather peglcoted.
Somo OF the stocks which were con-
splcuously strong yesterday were again
in demand, particularly Great Northern
preferred, Continental Tobacco preferred
American Ice preferred. Minneapolis and
81 Louis and Chicago, Indianapolis and
Louisville issues. Their gains ranged
from TO q. and Pressed Steel Car snd
Consolidated Gas were also over a point
higher. Among the active stocks Bur
Iington was supported and touched 1881.
while ST. Paul and the Fries were liquid
ated. Erie Cd preferred fell lss. Other
stocks were feverish and easier. but
growing flrmer toward II o'clock, North
ern Pacific rising 1ss over last night, Ten
nessee Coal rs and Mexican Central a
point.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-15
MOSCOW EXCITED
RIOIs Began March q and Con-
iInued Several Days.

81. Petersburg. March 15.--News comes
from Moscow that the city is terribly
excited over the riot which began there
March T. The disturbances continued sew
eral days and II Is trustworthily report
cd that one student was killed and many
were severely hunt ia the conflict with
the police, who arrested seven hundred
persons. besides noting the identity OF
many others. Some say fifteen hundred
names were taken.
It is stated that the demonstration was
directed partially against Grand Duke
ssrgius, governor general OF Moscow,
who celebrated his tenth official anni-
versary this week
The students intended making demon
strations against their old enemy Suvor-
rine, who celebrated the 18th anniversary
OF his assumption of the editorship and
proprietorship OF the Novoe Nremya this
afternoon, by holding a reception which
was attended by the leaders OF social lie
in the city. but the police were IN the
secret and displayed 4 strong force. The
assembled I'm considerable num-
bers, but departed peacefully.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-15
The MUNICIPAL COURT.

Tho following DuSiness WAS dlsposed or
IN tho municipal court today.
Tho guardians account on the estate OF
Agnes A. H. BCrgstrom was settled.
The administration account on the es-
tate of Harriet l.. Arnold was settled.
4 petition for the appointment OF an
administrator on the estate OF George
Coddlngton was settled.
The guardian on the estate Of Gabriel
Bernon Dyer was authorized to sell real
estate FOR sum not td exceed $1,000
property described in petition
The commissioners report q nthe estate
OF jeremiah q. Gardiner was accepted.
The guardians account on the estate
OF George H. Peck was settled.
The commissioners report on tho estate
OF Augustus g. Troup was accepted.
An extension of time was granted on
the estate of Edwin W. Howard.
t4aicn Mar Webster was appointed adj
,pinlstratrix on the estate OF Josiah
Locke Webster Bond sl5oo.
4 commission was issued hy the court
10 take tho deposition of Mrs. Naomi
Cannon OF poushkeepsio y. u. relating
10 the estate OF Frederick ". N-x<on
the will of which is now being contested
in this court
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-15
FOR FUNERAL.
Arrangements for 0bssquIss Of
. Former President Harrison.

Indianapolis. March 15.--An atmosphere
OF quiet peryaded the HARRISON home to-
day arrangements for the funeral OF tho
the late ex-presidcnt progressed rapidly.
There were numerous arrivals OF relatives
and friends
Mrs. Harrison saw all the messages and
letters OF sympathy which arrived curing
the early hours OF the day. and was con-
suited and expressed her wishes in regard
10 the arrangements for the funeral aud
for the entertainment of relatives who
Will be here for the occasion.
Mrs. Betty n. Eaton. OF Cincinnati. the
generals sister, aud Mrs. w III. III. Mil
ler Samuel ~. Miller and Mr.. Iibbett.
received the callers today.
Chaplin G. Foster and :. u. Miller
watched last night over the body OF the
general This afternoon John II. Mahony.
the sculptor. took a plaster east of me
features ami head Of the dead general;
The undertakers then took charge ana
prepared the body FOR the coffin.
SO many flowers have been received az
the Harrison home that single room VIII
not hold half of them.
President Mckinley, who will arrive
Sunday morning. Will be the guest or
Gov and Mrs. Durbin.
Arrangements for the military display
tomorrow have been completed. Senator
Fairbanks Is here and senator Beveridge
will arrive tonight business houses to-
until O'clock business will be discon-
tinued.
John W. Foster who was secretary OF
stitte In Gen Harrisons cabinet, tele-
graped Mrs Harrison today from Califor-
Mia. that IL will be impossible for him 10
reach this city IN time Tor the iuherai-
AIlof the Harrison FAMILY and relatives
who will be here Tor the funeral have
now arrived, with the exception OF Lieut..
Commander John r. Parker. and Mrs.
Parker. who are enroute from California.
Mrs. Parker is sister OF Mrs. Harrison.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-15
NOT SENTENCED.
Bernaco Found Guilty Of Assault
With Intent 10 Murder.

Montpelier. VT, March 15.--Arturo Ber-
naco. the Italian charged with having
shot Chief OF Police Patrick Brown. TT
Barre, VT, on Dec q, was pronounced
guilty today Of being armed with dan
gerous weapon and OF assault with in
tent to murder. by Jury before which
his case has been on trial several days.
The jury took the case Yesterday morn
ing and were out all night considering
it.
The extreme penalty for the act which
Rernaco has been found guilty is life Inn
prisOnment Sentence in this case will be
pronounced later
~ Is alleged that Bernuco IS an anar-
chist. Chief Of Police Brown was shot
after he had interfered I'm a row among
the Italians az a dance IN Barre.
Eight other Italians who were arrested
IN connection with the shooting and who
We're indicted on the ssne ChaTgc as Ber-
naco, are yet to be tried The ease az
Ceharde Gulseppni was scheduled TO be
begun tOaaN.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-15
500 Reward, 500.

'hc readers OF this papcr Nlu IA.
pleased 90 learn that there o. nt lfast ono
dreaded disease that science has bee,,
able to cure in an its sf1reg ard fhef 4,
Cafarrh iinlip fattfrh Cure 4 tho an Z
positiVc cLro uuV known o. thc ritllai y
frsacrmty. Tstsrrh being cglis'if y.
tfonai niSca 80 rrnuireT u Coffsffi &c.
ffUatfacnt taN grfnrrh Cute ir tai,,
internally acdng 0ifcctlv upon 'ho hlo,G
aud mncuul gurfarra ~ fhe vyefnfr'
thereby dcetroyflF Ihc fou1aafion ~ al,
disease. and giving the patcat strfnrtt
hX bHldinR fr ffe eprgiitE zion and a..
slsiing mature 'i coing its work Tbs
curative powers. fhnt The, offrf ono IJr,.
arod Dollars Tor aDN crIr that IL f,fie "a
curc. send FOR iivt 81 testimoniels.
T ). CffrNEY q CO Tolsio n
sold hs drurcirfs 5ir
Hsnr fanlIh lIIIs are lhe best
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-15
FE|GNS. INJURY.
MOffsitis Accused Of Oafrauding
Accident and Railway Cos.

Omaha, Neb., March l5.-Gilhert j. Mof-
fett. alias james ID. karah, etc. has been
arrested in Council Bluffs on the charge
Of scheming TO defraud by unlawful use
OF the United States mails.
Moffett is charged with having swindled
81 accident insurance. companies, eight
or ten leading railway companies OF the
west. the street railway companies OF
Omaha. ST. Paul. Minnesota, Chicago and
St. Louis.
The detectives say he has gathered In
over $4,000 i'm the last six years. 1t Is
said that Moffetts scheme is 10 feign in
jury by accident on street railways and
steam railway cars and 10 recover dam
ages from the railways az the same time
drawing relief money from the various
accident companies.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-15
MANY OPPOSED.
Hearing on Tho Central Falls
Police Commission Bill.

There was large attendance OF Gen.
trail Falls people at the State House this
afternoon, all being interested In the
hearing given by the House judiciary
committee on the blr 10 establish a police
commission in Central Falls.
Judging from the expressions of opin-
ion that were freely uttered in the hear
ing room and in tho lobbies, prior TO the
hearing, the majority or those present
were opposed To the passage OF the act
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-15

That young man who consented 20 have
n norton 81 his blood lct ont 90 cave his
employer set " remarkable example Of he
roism The Incident shows What power
there a. IN good blood. There is Oaiv ono
natural way Co act blood.end that l.
from the stomach m the stomach needs
assistance. Try iluststtcr'e stomach Bit
tefs rhis wonderful medicine cures dyr-
pepela. indigestion. constipation. ami
msl~s rich rcd blood.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-15
AT TIE RECRUITlSG STATION.

Two recruits applied and were accepted
at the local recruiting offlcc today and
both Will he sent 20 their respective
posts tonight
George ~ Cheney will be sent to the
iith Cavalry while Charles y. Crottv
VIII e detailed on the recruiting service
g. the Office al Springfield This Is Crottvs
third enlistment he having been IN the
sixth Artillery fpr SIX years lie was in
nearly dozen engagements ln the Philip
pine islands and T. % tne type of an
American soldier.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-15
AT HALF-STAFF.
General Order Of Respect TO
Gen. Benjamin Harrison.

The following general order was issued
from the adjutant generals office today,
by order of the governor:
I'm recognition OF the death OF Gen.
BENJAMIN. Harrison. ex-president OF the
United States. which occurred at his resi-
dence at Indianapolis. Ind, March 1S,
1901. the quartermaster general is hereby
directed to have the flags at half-stan on
all state armories on the day OF tine fu-
neral, Saturday. March 18th, 1901, from
sunrise TO sunset.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-15
CLAIM FOR SAlvsG

The Providence Tow Boat company ilcd
n libel in the United States district court
today on tho barge Independent. which
was burned nearly % the waters edge IN
thcflower harbor last week aud which
was saved from total destruction by the
TUGS Gaspcc. Reliance and Carrie A.
RAMSAY. owned By the Tow Boat COM
puuN.
Th,ir claim D. for salEage ana a. the
barge and cargo " coal - valued o.
,.,riv So. fro. the sum viii bc large.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-15
SUES FOR $4,000 DAMAGES.

Patrick Mullen has sued tho Union
Railroad company to recover $500 for
personal injuries
Tie was passenger on one of defend
ants cars FEB. 2 1870. and sienpllcd the
conductor that he wished TO get of
The car starred. after stopping .bcfore
d. coula siight and he was thrown With
great force lp the ground
ISIS initrlns- some NJ which are perma-
ncnt includo injuries 90 left ankle, right
elbow. shoulder and back.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-15
The Cotton Market.
UP TO ,:s O'CLOCK
IS THE AGREEMENT VOID p

A question raised In the cusc Of Thom-
as Murray. executor, W. state Mutual
IAfe Assurance company. by briefs sub
mittod 20 tho appellate court today. is
whether an agreement that an insurance
policy shall bc inrontestible after two
years f. void, on the ground OF public
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-15
FOR new TRIAL.
Defendant D. [. D. Granger
Objects TO the Verdict.

Defendants petition for new trial
was heard today by the appellate division
OF the supreme court. In the case OF
Granville w. Angel VS.. Daniel j. ID.
Granger. city treasurer. r.Suit was brought
10 recover damages resulting from de-
feet in Washington street near the city
hall.
A jury gave plaintiff a verdict for
s2i3S4 new trial is asked for on
number OF grounds. including charges
that the plaintiff was guilty of contrib
utory negligence, and because of the al
legged unwarranted statement by plain
tiff's counsel that the Narragansett Elec-
tric Lighting company was the real de-
fendant. which the defendant thinks pre-
JUDGED the jury.
Washington r. Prescott is counsel for
the plaintiff, and City Solicitor Colwel
represents the defendant.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-15
GRAND JURY FINDS
1O1 indictments.
Heaviest Sentences Imposed Were Those
on Kennedy and AIWeIl-- Gases in
Which no Bills Were Found.

Mary pleaded nolo contendere and later
both were placed on probation.
Patrick Carney, OF Cumberland indict-
ed for larceny, pleaded guilty. Probation
Officer Wightman told the court he had
thoroughly investigated the case and
wished 70 take the man. Judge Wilbur
consented to this disposition OF the case.
one indictment against John Norton
charged with breaking and entering shop
in day time and larceny OF rings and the
other charged larceny OF bicycle. To
/. both he pleaded guilty. Investigation
made BY the probation officer showed
Norton was not y good man TO be at
large and that he was not strong men
tally. Norton was charged with breaking
q window and stealing rings. lie could
not give the court a clear statement of
why he committed the crimes charged
and went to states prison for Is calendar
months
Pedro Moperilll, indicted for assault
guilty BAH siooo. Thomas +. Carroll is
his attorney.
Edward j. welner was the second per-
son indicted for the serious crime OF
burglary. lie pleaded not guilty. Bail
5000
benjamin Ivey was indicted for break
ing and catering shop. pleaded not guilty
Chester Crowell indicted for larceny
was found 10 be among those ont on bail
Peter Lumb pleaded nolo contendere ~
Indictment charging him with breaking
stealing an umbrella Mr. Wightman said
Lumb had been In jail for drunkenness
but for no serious offence. Lumb told a
rambling story Six months in Jail was
the sentence imposed
HE FURNISHED BAIL.
Michael Pstroslti. indicted for use Of
a knife on a fellow citizen OF Central
Falls, pleaded not guilty, Stephen j.
Casey Is his attorney. Bail 5000.
James Smith pleaded nolo contendere
,l,. lu,~ of
money. and was turned over To the pro-
baton officer.
Christy Tiernan. Henry McNin and
Charles Smith were "A trio of youths in
dicted for breaking and entering dwelling
house, day time and larceny. McNin got
a bail few days ago. The other two
pleaded guilty AZ three wereac.G,used w. g OF
fair record up To this, aud was put In the
hands OF Probation Officer Wightman.
Tiernan got II months in Jail
Burglary was what the indictment
against John j. Thompson charged. lie
rs a fellow OF slight build and pleaded not
guilty. Bail s5tee. Thompson II is al
Reilly. Thomas II. roton is his attor-
ncy.
John stepp indicted for breaking and en-
tering shops I'm night time pleaded guilty:
lie Is stranger and IL WAS suggested
that he might prove progressive citizen.
as he stole two alarm clocks. For the
next eleven months he Will not need any
clocks TO insure his early rising. being
sent 10 the county Jail for that period.
George +. Plant charged with the use
OF revolver peaded nolo conteDdere,
and was placed IN charge OF batlon
Officer Wighiman.
\ LIGHT SENTENCE.
Albert Denoncom, indicted for the em-
bezzloment Of money was unknown 10 the
court dealt lightly with him. 4 sentence
of four months was imposed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-15
STATE or RHODE ISLAND
House OF Representa- dives.
Providence, March -. iooi.
PUBLIC HEARING

The Committee on the judiciary OF the
House of Representatives viii hear all
pcrsons interested In tho bill entitled An
Act HxinF The time for Inc election OF
town officers IN the towns OF hast froFi-
a.nce and crsuston." In Committee
Room -. state House. Providence. on
MONDAY. March a. 1901. al o'clock y. m
IS ~. RtODGETT. Chairman.
ARTHUR A. RHODES. cicrk.
N i,t A. Weybsssef Street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-15
THEWEATHER.

Washington. March i5.--For New J,ns.
land. Unsettled weather with occaslona'
SHOWS tonight and Sliuriay northeas-
TONY i0 sputhoastefiE eind- resh ou
Doe coaEt
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-15
BANRING AND INSURANCE.
UNION TRUST COMP ANY,.

Executors. Administrators or Trustees
having funds awaiting distribution or invest
ment are invited to open an account with us.
Under our charter those dcpositing such
funds are relieved of personal liability
And upon such accounts we allow interest
at favorable rates.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-15
New York Stocks.
UP TO 2:so O'CLOCK.

Reported by FLETCHER q TAPPAE.
street moor, Banigan Building.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-08-16
Edward Taken for = u.rr.r

Appearances are often dcceltful and
even monarchs may be mistaken for
paupers. relates a London correspond
cnt. 1t is related that once. not long
since. when King Edward Of England
was prince of Wales. he was staying
with Leopold Rothschild near Leighton
Buzzard and followed the hunt ope
day. About lunch time he found him
self alone near Berkhamsted feeling
very hungry and without Immediate
prospect OF getting any food. Recol-
lecting. however, that the Smith-Dor-
riens' place, Harosfoot, was somewhere
within easy reach, he rode over. found
the house, and rang the front door
bell. A footman appeared: Would you
kindly tell your master that the prince
of Wales is outside and would like
some lunch?" he said. "walker!" an
swered the man and banged the door
in his face.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-08-16
Living stone. of til. south sen

The visitor to the Falkland islands
sees number Of what appear to bc
wcathcr.b beaten. moss-coycrcd bouldcrs
OF various sizes scattered here and
there. ON attempting to turn one over
he IL surprised TO find that II is an
chorcd to the ground by roots OF great
strength. These are not bOuidcrs:
they are trees! No other place in the
world can show such n pcculinrity OF
forest growth. The Falkland islands
arc exposed to n strong Polar wind
which renders II impossible for trees
to grow In the proper form: nature
has consequently adapted herself to
the prevailing conditions and produced
this strange form OF plant life These
living stones" rs they are called, are
quite devoid OF grain and 1t Is next
TO impossible TO cut them up and util.
izc them for fuel.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-08-16
RATES ARE REASONABLE.
a False Impression Corrected - Fan
American Exposition Railroad far-s
aud Hotel Rates Low as Could be
Expected.

4 False impr-ssisn Corrected - Fan
American Exposition Railroad rar-s
aud Hotel Hates Low as Could bo
Expected.
Buffalo. n. Y. July 30.-A Joint
meeting OF railway passenger agents.
hotel and newspaper men was held
this afternoon with the view OF adopt
ins some means for correcting so far
as possible tho impression that ap-
pears TO prevail ut distant points that
railway rates TO the Pan-Amcr!can ES-
position are high and that hotel rates
In Buffalo are excessive. The confer
cnec revealed the fact that Buffalo can
accommodate two hundred thousand
visitors In its private houses and ho-
tells Mt rates ranging from ft;y cents
TO two dollars per night. and that no
one need pay more than one dollar
for hrst-claSs lodging In n private
house. II was also shown that the
railroad rate Is lower than for any
former exposition for I'VE. ten or
fft.cn day ticket. according to dis
tanec. bcin. at the rate OF one fare
plus one dollar for tho round trip.
from nil parts OF tho country. Tho
Niagara Falls cheap. onc-day special
excursions OF former years. when
trains wcrc oycrcrowdcd and everyone
subjected TO great discomfort. are re-
mcmbcrcd only so far aS the low rate
is concerned. and this Is quoted as
showing what might be done. Tho
passenger agents assert that the pres
cnt half rates arc aS low as can rca-
tonabiy be expected. An extension os
tho present limit has been looked for.
as !t gives too short time for anyone
to sec the big exposition. but Il has
not yet been modified. Other points
which the representatives of the pub
fishers association will lay stress
upon arc that the Exposition IL COM
plotcd in all details and that both
Buffalo and the Exposition are well
policcd and as free from dangerous
characters as any city In the country.
Joint committee was appointed TO
deal with questions affecting the Ex-
position and the proper welcome and
caro- OF guests. The Exposition has
had In operation for some time 4 FREQ
bureau of information for the conyc-
nicnce OF intending visitors.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-08-16
WORKS IN. BIO WORDS.
city Omoial Who Uses Language He Does
Not Understand.

NOT tuutfshhu
There is n certain city official who,
says the New York Times, although
capable enough In his business, is no.
torious for his lack OF knowledge of
the Kings English and for his fond
ness for big words.
ne came into his office one misty.
muggy day, and, noticing that the air
was foul, called out to one of his sub
ordinates: "Open that window ana pu-
trcfy the ARR
On another occasion. when called
upon to take action for an infraction
OF one OF the city ordinances, he was
asked where he got his information.
"Oh, / got word through unanimous
letter that this work was being car
rIed on superstltiously."
Speaking OF his horse. n fine trotter,
which he drives almost daily on the
speedway. he remarked: II can't drive
out for some time because Jack uhe
horse) has Il spasm on his on hind
leg"
On another occasion. speaking OF n
storm in which he had been caught.
he said: '.It was q perfect toronto"
once In speaking OF his daughter,
who, he said. was inclined to he mu-
steal, he remarked: Il am going TO
send her TO the Controversy OF Mu-
sic"
Once he felt III and blue. and TO n
friend he remarked: Il am CROWN.
feeble and feel us II my working days
were about over. am n poor man
and suppose I'll have TO pass my last
days In some Institution for Indignant
old men"