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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-08-01

Keokuk, July 29.-Children playing
with matches destroyed the building
and burned to death Earnest, 4-year-
old son Of T. \. Jersey, now in the
restaurant business in Chicago. The
family was preparing to join MN
there Thursday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-08-01
MISSING GROOM WAS DROWNED.


Clinton, July 27.-James Kinkaide
was to have been married Wednesday
evening, but shortly before the cere-
mony Kinkaide left the house OF his
intended bride and nothing more was
heard of him until morning, when his
hat and shoes were found on raft.
Search was made and the body re-
covered from the water. 1t is be-
lieved that he was suffering from
temporary insanity, possibly caused
by the heat.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-08-01
Killed by "a Train.

Perry, July 26.-Martin Munson, a
painter living in this city, was run
over by n Milwaukee freight train in
the yards at this place. He was at
tempting to board a car and fell I'M
der the trucks. His body was cut in
two at the waist line. Death came
instantly. Deceased was single
man, about 25 years of age.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-08-01
Lansing, Iowa, bids fair to becon

Lansing, Iowa, bids fair to become
famous for the many fine pearls found
there, says an Associated Press dis
natcb One was sold for $500 the
ntber day. 1t was found by Swede
named Benson on the clam bed which
nroduced the famous Queen Mary
about a month ago, and although
weighing less than, &C grains, is a
much finer and more valuable gem. No
less than twelve pearls were found at
lansing on one day recently, but the
.Benson will probably go down In his
.,orv as the finest of them all.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-08-01

Dubuque, July ga drove of six
teen head of cattle while being driven
to market became unmanageable, ow-
ing 10 the excessive hear, and ran
over a bluff, falling eighty feet. All
were killed.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-08-01

Ridgedale, July 25.--Bert Schiller
was fatally sealded by the explosion
81 thresher engine boiler. He was
so badly burned that death resulted
in few hours. lie leaves wife and
one child
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-08-01

The air in the English channel was
so clear one day recently that the dome
of Boulogne cathedral, twenty-eight
miles away. could be clearly seen from
Dover with the naked eye.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-08-01
BRITISH SUFFER- DEFEAT.
Column Retreats sixteen Miles Before
the Beers.

London. July 29.-Telegraphing
from Pretoria, under date of July 20,
Lord Kitchener reports to the war
Office as follows: "A detachment of
the Steinacker's horse, occupying
Bremersdorp, was forced to evacuate
July "a by superior force of Beers,
probably the commanders from Am
sterdam and Pietretie. The detach-
ment fought its way to Lembobo, a
distance of sixteen miles, losing
about ten killed or wounded and a
few missing"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-08-01

In East Oakland, Cal, is to be tried
a plan for helping homeless girls
which seems almost ideal in method
as well as in purpose. A rich and gen.
erous-hearted woman has declared her
intention Of building ten cottages, each
of which will accommodate ten girls
and be in charge of "house-mother."
The cottages will stand in beautiful
park, with trees, lawns and flower
gardens about them. The inmates Of
each cottage will constitute a separate
family, the older girls helping to care
for the younger ones. All will attend
the public schools as other girls do,
and will have their own outside diver
sions and friendships. Meantime they
will also have in the home thorough
training in Homework. AS they reach
a suitable age, each will receive spe-
cial education in whatever trade or
field of work she may select--teaching
dressmaking, millinery, typewriting,
art or music-so that when she leaves
the home each girl will be equipped
10 earn her own living. One of the
most attractive characteristics OF the
undertaking is its lack of institutional
restraint and the large individual free
dom which it permits.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-08-01

Seven of the largest sugar re1neries
in ST. Mary Parish, Louisiana, have
decided to discontinue the use OF coal
in the manufacture of sugar, and Will
hereafter use oil as fuel. These re-
fneries use $3.50, 900 worth of coal an
nually, and they get it largely from
western Pennsylvania. 1t will cost
Es35 900 to adapt their furnaces to the
use of oil. but it is estimated that less
than $4,000 worth of fuel oil will do
the work of $4,000 worth of coal.
II is probable that next season all the
sugar plantations in Louisiana will be
usinp Texas oil instead of coal.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-08-01

Most people have the church in
stinct in their blood.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-08-01

Three immense battleships will be
built by Great Britain this year, at n
cost OF 5000, 900 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-09
Gripping the Firemen.. Efnciency.

Washington enjoys comparative i'm
munity from disastrous cOnfia era tons to-
day which Is the envy of other large cities
Its lack of enormously tall buildings and
Of tangled overhead wires, its freedom from
congestion, and. more than all. Its broad
streets, contribute to a general condition
under which the fire fighters can work with
unexcelled swiftness and effect. One OF the
most efficient OF these factors is the breadth
of the streets and their consequent free
dom from obstructing traffic. The fire ap-
paratus Is carried to the scene of alarm
with minimum loss of time, which re-
duces very greatly the percentage of fires
causing material damage.
The net result of this freedom from fire.
qpent destructive fires counted over a long
period of years, can only be roughly esti-
mated. 1t assuredly mounts 10 millions of
dollars in property saved and many human
lives spared. A fatal fire is so rare as to
become a matter for sensational comment.
A fire costing over 5000 in damage COM
Hlands the attention OF the major part OF
the community.
The accident to a fire truck the other day
and the comments on the cause bring pub
iio attention pointedly 10 the question of
whether It is worth while for the supposed
Convenience OF a relatively few i'm
p>fuous travellers on street cars to destroy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-09

ton, Carter, Mcbride and Simon, and three
senators opposed to the republican program,
Allen, Clark and Kenny. If the deadlocks
are broken in each case according to Inc
party predominance in the legislature there
would be six republicans, two from Ne
braska, two from Delaware and two from
Oregon, and two democrats, from Mon
tana. Thus a break of all the deadlocks
would yield the republicans net gain OF
three seats. If on the other hand all the
deadlocks remain unbroken until the leg
islatures adjourn, the result would be one
democrat sitting from Montana and one
from Oregon, involving a net republican
less of one seat Thus the republicans have
a gain in prospect if the slate Is cleared
and a loss If the wrangles result in no cleo
lions. The present outlook seems to favor
a solution in at least Nebraska and Oregon.
If this should be the case the result would
be republican strength of four from the
four states involved and a democratic
strength Of one. a net democratic loss Of
two from present conditions, or to put 1t
otherwise, net republican gain of three
over the conditions which would follow q
total failure in all the states. The deadlock
in Montana, involving one republican seat,
and that in Delaware involving two re-
publican seats, are the most stubborn to
all appearances, and these may be the ones
to last to the end of the legislative sessions
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-09
Runners for Automobiles.

The advent of the automobile has found
the statutes in many of the states in an
altogether unwelcome condition. Such
novel departure from the ordinary pro-
cesses of propulsion has evoked many
conflicts, which have led to awkward In
terpretations of the law. One of these has
just been rendered by judge Of the state
supreme court of New York, who holds
that the law relating to road engines, those
clumsy, heavy, painting machines for ROAD
rolling for running threshers and the
like, applies to all forms of automatic We
hicles. One of the provisions of this stat
ute is that a runner must precede each such
engine by at least an eighth of a mile
bearing a red nag in order to warn ap-
preaching horsemen and drivers of the pos
sible danger of a runaway The decision in
the New York case grew out of suit for
damages instituted by the owner Of a horse
which became frightened at an automobile
and smashed things generally. The court
did not venture so far as to declare that
the forerunner of an automobile should
carry red flag, but 1t held that the stat
ute applies generally to the modern light
automatic vehicle as we'll as to the heav-
Ter forms of traction engines.
The automobile owners of New York are
uOW puZZiHS 10 ledTH WUetHeT lHey muSt
invariably send runners ahead. Unless they
materially reduce their speed it is clear that
there will be an immediate demand for
swift professional runners, such as the
Egyptian syce, who precedes equipages call
ing for space for his master. They are
more likely to move on the legislature in a
body to demand a modification of the law.
1t is question whether horses would be
more frightened and pedestrians more an
noyed by unheralded automobiles than by
troops of forerunners scoeting through the
streets block or two ahead Of advancing
machines, giving indiscriminate warning of
the approach. 1t would be difficult at least
TO know. in a street fairly well filled with
these machines. just which runner belonged
to whose machine. The case of the auto
mobiists may be sad now, but it is likely
to improve on full consideration Of the
statutes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-09
The Case of Carman.

What say the anti-imperialists to the
arrest at Manila of an American citizen
charged with furnishing supplies to the in
surgents? Is that an outrage? Should the
Offender-if 1t be proper to call him an
offender-be punished? Suppose he sets up
the defense that in his Judgment the In
surgents are in the right Suppose he boldly
takes the ground that his countrymen IN
the Philippines are bloody aggressors. and
for the credit of the United States should
be Withdrawn. Suppose he holds that in
helping thus to strengthen the insurgents
and keep them in the field he IS really per-
forming a service to civilization and justice.
Suppose he asserts that his money being mis-
own he will invest it as he pleases, and his
right as an American citizen TO decide as
between the Filipinos in arms and his coun-
trymen is incontestible IN the islands a s
1t would be were he here on the mainland.
Such a defense as this might provoke
smile on the faces of those whose minds
have become warped by dwelling too much
on conquest but what of that? Why should
an American merchant at Manila be re-
strained from giving aid and comfort 10 the
insurgents for spot cash, and an American
statesman at home here be left free TO do
the same thing for partisan advantage or
the rewards of office? What Is the differ
snce in morals between selling cloths Tor
uniforms and rapid-firing rifles with pow
der and balls for loading them, and selling
hifalutin and misapplied apostrophes TO lib
erty? If the object IS the same in both
cases-the heartening of the open enemies
of the United States-why should the one
citizen be interfered with and the other be
permitted to enjoy the usufruct of his CUFF?
Why humiliate the with stripes and
crown the other with bays? Maybe the
merchant has felt melted 10 his act by :he
act Of the statesman.
And yet-so strangely do the minds or
men work in times of storm and stress-the
anti-imperialists may decide to leave that
poor devil al Manila without a champion.
He may have to take his medicine without
a word of comfort from them. His name
. is Carman, and 1t does not lend itself read
lily TO rhyme. For this reason he cannot
hope for a sonnet from Mr.. Garrison. Mr..
Atkinson may name fancy dish for him,
but as he must put up with prison fare
what good will that do him? 1t looks very
much indeed as If In this case, fllibustering,
Ike virtue will have TO be It's own reward.
The miniOns of the law have nabbed the
forehanded patriot, and II they are prepared
with their proofs UP he'll go.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-09
Taxes in the District of Columbia,

IdAcs III inc DistTAct Oh SOlumO10s
From the San Francisco Bulletin.
1t has been supposed that the residents
of the District Of Columbia were in part
compensated for the loss of direct repre-
sentation in Congress by a reduction in
municipal expenses. But the Washington
Star states that the average Washington
ian is as heavily taxed for the maintenance
of his municipality as is the average citi-
the average Washingtonian contributes
more heavily toward the federal expenses
than do the residents of many Of the states
The District OF Columbia has often been
spoken of as the ward OF the nation. 1t
appears. however, to be in the condition of
a ward that has reached the age Of self
support and Is expected to let it's guardian
manage affairs on revenue furnished in
large part by the ward.
Despite The Stars statements, the accu-
racy of which Is not open to doubt an ex-
animation Of the Congressional Record
shows that some pretty liberal appropria-
trict. This, however, is not a cause Of COM
plant. Washington Is the capital Of the
United States and will remain such through
the twentieth century. It's government
should be supported In a style BETTING the
afHuence Of its guardian. It should be made
II 1t Is not already so, the handsomest city
in the world. 1t will always be a city not
exactly Of elegant leisure, but of elegant
occupations While at one time II was de-
scribed as the city Of magnificent distances
1t is now the city Of magnificent palaces
than the millions with which Boss Shep-
herd converted Washington from a morass
into streets and squares as solid and en-
during as marble.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-09

one of the most effective factors Of this
comparative immunity from serious fires.
Shall the fire apparatus be checked In Its
progress to danger points, or ST I'll the
street railway system be adjusted mOder-
ately to conform to the demands OF the
fire department? The issue Is clear. Is 1t
better that street car patrons be sent to
their destinations a few minutes sooner on
each trip by virtue Of a license to speed
across streets without slackening or stop
ping, or that the crews of engines. reels and
trucks be encouraged to save every second
of the precious time by using the broad
streets to their fullest advantage? Is 1t
better to clip the minutes for imagined ad-
vantage in rapid transit, with the result
that the city's fire losses Will be swelled,
item by item, until the capital has lost Its
present prestige?
1t Is preposterous to expect the fire ap-
paratus drivers to check their horses at
every street railway crossing. In the
course of a long run across town, hvolV-
ing perhaps five such intersections, the
total loss of time would mount to min
utes, which might easily make the differ
ence between a Slight blaze" and de-
structive confiagration.
To the passenger on a street car the COM
pulsory stop at the near-side of COM
paratively few corners, where the danlgbr
of collisions with fire apparatus is greatest,
is of the least moment. In not one case in
tens of thousands will the enforcement OF
such a rule work hardship But the check
ing of the fire apparatus at each car track
may some day mean the loss Of that pas
sengers house, perhaps the lives Of MEM
bers of his family. The community is SYM
pathetic for the firemen who are hurt and
the families of those who are killed in such
collisions. But its chief anxiety that the
present dangerous rule of street railway
stops be changed and that the regulation as
to speeds be enforced. springs from fear
lest these recurring accidents demoralize
the fire department, now noted throughout
the country for the dash and intrepidity OF
It's members and the efficiency which they
display in lighting fires of all degrees of
seriousness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-09
Mrs. Nation Wayers.

Is Sister Nation-if It is not forward or
improper so to refer to the Kansas heroine
to be sobered by the excuses of her own
followers? Stranger things have happened.
She already begins to WAIVER. She was not
as eager for a smash at Topeka Thurs
day night some of her supporters eX-
pected, and one of them--a passionate and
outspoken woman like herself-called her
coward to her face. But the taunt did
not move her. Arrangements for a night
crusade We're complete. Women armed with
hatchets and spelling for action stood
around impatiently waiting for the word
Of command. but the commanders n-chief
would not give It, For some reason she
was not in the humor herself and the
raid that had been planned was declared
off. Her followers submitted, hut how
much longer will they submit? How long
viii they bear with the leader in this way?
How long before they rebel when she draws
back, and go without her to victory and
smash?
If Mrs. Nation is not checked in this
way she is not likely 10 be checked at
all She is sweeping Kansas before her
The courts before which she is hailed have
almost ceased TO lecture her. None of
them will hold her. Prosecuting attorneys
go into hiding at the bare mention of her
name Sheriffs and chiefs of police are
almost her open and ayowed abettors If
she requested II they would undoubtedly
sharpen her Ratchet. The ordinarily Snug
and gaudy "barkeepers" are aghast at the
power Of her elbow. and the industry of her
nature. They are almost helpless. They
can neither protect themselves, nor per-
suade others to come to the rescue. Their
only hope seems 10 be in @ change of
humor on the part OF their leading as
sailant; and even this might come too late
10 serve them.
1t has happened before that the leader
of stirring movement has been outstripped
In the activities set on foot, and from that
moment lost interest IA It; or seeing 1t car
Ned beyond the bound of original contem-
and disgust. Mrs. Nation has lighted a
fire which is attracting all the Cranks of a
crank commonwealth They are dancing
around ii with great energy and devotion.
How far they may spread 1t no one knows.
Their present leader may possess some
latent element of conservatism, and when
some ambitious understrapper undertakes
to make an individual record for daring
and fury Mrs. Nation may awaken to a
proper sense of her own conduct. We may
even hear from her before the hullabaloo
y over wall In the key of Madame Ro-
land. 20 temperance! what crimes are COM
nlitted in thy Manner
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-09

Only three weeks now remain of the pres
ent session of Congress. The necessity for
early action by the Senate on the District
code bill increases with the lapse of each
day, and the passing of another chance to
press that important bill to enactment The
code is unfortunately somewhat unwieldy
as legislative measure, requiring several
hours for the mere reading of its terms.
Therefore, 1t seems assured that a night
session will be required to put 1t through,
as 1t Is not expected that the Senate Will
devote an entire legislative day to this one
measure. Why should not the code bill be
made special order for some evening next
week. with the distinct understanding that
no other business be transacted then, and
that the bill be at least read to a finish
before adjournment? There ought to be no
objection to such proposal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-09
The Senatorial Deadlock..

No visible progress Is being made to-
ward breaking the quartet of legislative
deadlocks involving the seats of six United
States senators. Day after day come re-
ports of fruitless balloting, Intellectual at
tempts at compromise. insufficient petitions
for caucuses and stubborn refusals by lead
ers to withdraw. The chances Of these six
seats remaining vacant as a result Of the
deadlocks increase with each unavailing
ballot, for the lives of the legislatures are
limited. 1t becomes interesting to note how
absolute failure TO elect In these four
states would affect the membership of the
next Senate. From these states there are
now sitting four republican senators, Thurs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-09

The proposition to make the clubs restrict
the sale of liquor to the hours in which sa-
looms are permitted to keep open presents
some practical difficulties. Our local sleuths
may experience some trouble in getting
club members to introduce them when they
are out in search of evidence
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-09
The Sybarite.

I don't care for leaving footprints
On the sands of time,
That posterity may praise me
Oft In prose or rhyme.
For the man who leaves footprint
He must trudge along.
I would rather take a carriage,
While hum a song.
Let the future generations
Praise the toiler true,
Flooding on and leaving footprints
AS we ought to do.
would rather know wealth's splendor.
While my cares relax.
I would not leave any footprints;
Only carriage tracks
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-09
Mrs. Nations Beneaeiarie..

From the Columbus Dispatch.
The Washington Star utters a base In
situation against the Wholesale liquor deal
ers of Kansas. 1t intimates that they do
not look upon Mrs. Nations Ratchet cru
SADIE with disfavor. and are, in fact. chuck
ling in their sleeves over every fresh saloon
chopped out of existence. The reason as
signed is that the wholesalers will be called
upon to replenish the stocks of drinkables
spilled by the cyclone Of edged tools.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-09
Poker and Politics.

"Charley. dear said young Mrs. Torkins
II hope you are not departing from the pre-
cepts Of our forefathers and allowing your
self to be dazzled by the pomp and glitter
of empire?''
"What book did you get that out OFF,
asked her husband.
"No book she answered stoutly. 81 re-
membered some of it after reading news
paper article. But 1 hope you have not
abandoned your old principles. Last night
you were talking in your sleep. and you
said several times that all you wanted was
another king to make you all right. And
after the trouble we had with George III
il does seem nerfectlY foolish,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-09

Dom Paul realized some time ago that
he has little to expect from the German
emperor. He will not object to Lord
Roberts being presented with the order OF
the Black Eagle, so long as General De
Wet does not permit himself to be decorated
with the white feather
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-09
A Policy Approved,

NO" said the policeman, kindly, but
firmly. you cannot photograph that stat
ue"
why not?" asked the tourist
Because it is against the law"
The tourist looked at the statue in ques-
ton, massive piece Of contract work, and
then answered:
well. don't blame you. It's always de-
center for people to keep their troubles to
themselves instead of letting them be ad-
vertised all over the country
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-09

Florida claims to have found a walking
fish. One of the beauties of Florida's cli-
mate is that it makes the state produce
stories of the sea serpent variety the year
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-09

General Miles is quoted as saying that
next to being a soldier. he would prefer
being journalist a lawyer. 1t is very
evident that the general came into the
world looking for trouble