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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-07-11
WANTS NO PRIVATEERS.
Kruger Said to Have Been Asked to
Arm Vessels.

Brussels, July S.-The Petit Bleu
says that Mr.. Kruger has lately re-
fused to entertain proposals to arm
privateers, but that the promoters are
again urging the former president of
the South African republic to notify
the powers that unless they inter-
vene he will issue letters of marque.
In the event of Mr.. Kruger's refusal
the prometers propose to act without
authorization.
Washington, July s.-The report
from Brussels that former President
Kruger is being urged to notify the
powers that unless they intervene in
the South African contest he will
commission privateers, is not treated
seriously here.
1t is well understood, as one out
come with the war with Spain, that
the Uuited States government will
never again, except in extraordinary
emergency, issue letters of marque,
and the same reasons that lmpel the
government TO this course undoubt-
eddy would prevent our government
from recognizing any such warrants
Issued by any other nations, even
were that nation in full standing.
In the case of the Spanish war
both the belligerents by agreement
refrained from Issuing commissions
to privateers, and it, now has been
many years since the flag of any
respectable nation has flown over
such craft. In the case of Mr..
Kruger it is extremely doubtful
whether he would, if the issue were
forced in this way, be recognized as
defacto president authorized to
issue commissions to privateers. That
point would have to be settled at the
outset and each nation whose COM
merce was affected or was threat
ened by the privateers would de-
termine for itself his competency.
1t is scarcely to be expected that they
would decide against their own COM
mercial interests so that Mr.. Kruger's
privateers would find it difficult to
secure general recognition.
The threat to send out privateers
without Mr.. Kruger's consent is idle.
1t is pointed out here that such craft
would be pirates pure and simple,
and the civilized world would sweep
them off the seas if they should be-
gin operations against the commerce
of the nations.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-07-11
TAFT GOES INTO OFFICE
Civil Government Is Inaugurated In
the PhilippineS.

Manila, July Civil government
IN the Philippines has been auspic-
iously inaugurated. Commissioner
Taft was escorted by General Mac
Arthur and General Chaffee from the
palace to a great temporary tribune
just outside the Plaza Palacio. Stand
ing on projecting center of the
tribune, William ii. Taft, the new
civil governor of the Philippine ISL
ands, took the oath of office, admins
tered by Chief Justice Arellano. Gov
ernor Taft was then introduced by
General Macarthur, the guns of Fort
Santiago being fired by way of salute.
A feature OF the inaugural address
of Governor Taft was. the announce
ment that on September 1, 1901, the
commission would be increased by the
appointment of three native men,
bers, DIR. Wardo Delavera, Denito Le-
garda and Jose Luzuriaga. Before
the first of September departments
will exist as follows:
nterior-Worcester
Commerce and police-Wright.
Justice and tinance-lde.
Public Observation-Disclosures.
OF the tweIty-seren provinces or
ganized, Civil Governor Taft said the
insurrection still exists in five. This
will cause the continuance OF the
military government in these sec
tions. Sixteen additional provinces
are reported without instructions,
but as yet they have not been organ
lied.
Four provinces are not ready for
.ivil governme The speaker pre-
dinfad that with hn Mt .nf inp ~
troops into larger garrisons it would
be necessary for the people to assist
the police in the preservation of or
der. Fleet Launches will be procured,
he said. which will facilitate com.
munication among the provinces. as
well as aid the postal and revenue
departments. In connection with edu.
cational efforts, Civil Governor Taft
said that adults should be educated
by an observation of American meth.
DDS. He said that there was reason
able hope that congress would pro.
vide tariff suitable. one that would
assist in the development of the Phil
ippiEes, instead Of an application o.
the United States tariff.
According to the civil governor
there is an unexpended balance in
the insular treasury of $3,700,00O, and
an annual income of $10,000,000.
He said that any possible friction
between civil and military subordin'
ates should be discouraged. The pa
triotism of the leading Filipinos was
commended. In conclusion Civil Gov,
ernor Taft reiterated a hope ex
pressed by the president that in the
future the inhabitants would be
grateful for the American Philippine
Victories and that they would be in
dissolubly linked in ties of affection
with the common country.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-07-11
SMOOTH CATTLE THIEF.
Twenty mine steers stolen From Pas
ture aud Sold.

anu Soiu'
Cedar Rapids, July 3.-The Cedar
Rapids police department has just
unravelled one of the boldest cases
of theft that has occurred in this VI
cinity, and as result Bertram
township farmer has recovered TWEEN
ty-nine yearling steers that had beeD
shipped to Benton county.
The cattle thief had been about the
city for some time and had Travelled
under several aliases, among them
Davis and Smith. Davis went to Vim
ton and offered twenty-nine yearling
steers at $26 per head to j. w. Lang
han. Finally he agreed to sell the
bunch at $500, and on making inquiry
of his acquaintance in this city Mr..
Langham was satisfied that the deal
was straight and made arrangements
to pay for the steers as soon as they
were on track in this city. Davis, or
Smith, during the night went to the
farm of Addison Berry, two miles
from Bertram, where the twenty-nine
yearlng steers were grazing in a
forty acre pasture. Whether he had
help is not known, but at o'clock in
the morning he had the cattle at Sim
clair's yards. There they were load
ed onto b., C. X. q n. car 2033 and
consigned TO Mr.. Langham at Vinton,
Davis drawing his money and depart
ing for other scenes as soon as the
cattle had been shipped.
Mr.. Berry came to the city and re-
ported the theft to the police depart
ment and within two hours Marshal
Kozlovsky had the plumber located.
Sheriff Thiesen was notified and went
the cattle were found.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-07-11
CHINESE TAKE CHARGE.
British and Japanese Troops Evac-
uate Picking Quarters.

London, July 1.-The British and
japanese sections in .Pekin have been
formally transferred to the Chinese,
says a Pekin dispatch to news
agency. There is delay on the part
of the Italians, French and Germans
in transferring their sections in the
Tartar city. The Germans have
transferred their sections of the
Chinese city, all of which is now un-
der the jurisdiction of ten police CEN
tiers. The British, Germans ana
japanese retain some supervision
the settlement of quarrels between
foreigners.
A thousand new Japanese troops
have arrived here and nearly four
thousand more are coming to replace
the force in the province of Chilli.
The japanese, French and German
commanders have consented to Yuan
Shin kai's troops coming within
seven miles of the city. The British
commander has not yet decided
whether to consent or not. The
British, French and Japanese say
that they will not evacuate until the
troops of The other powers have.
Arrangements have been made for
the return of the court.
Orders have been given for the re-
building of two of the large gates of
the city. The cost of this work is
estimated at 100000 taels for each
gale. The merchants in the ruined
portion of the city are rebuilding,
showing that they expect the court
to return.
A London dispatch from Pekin
says: The French propose to delay
their evacuation of PEG Ting Flu I'M
til autumn. They believe that their
presence their is a necessity as the
disorders which have been wide
spread are increasing. The society
of allied villagers is replacing the
boxer organization. This society was
ostensibly formed for local protec-
ton, but it is really insurrectionary
as it resists the collection of the
regular taxes because the villagers
suffered heavily last year and object
to the additional taxes for the ex-
penses of the courts return and in
demnity for the Catholic converts
who greatly outnumber the Pro-
testants. If these troops fail the for
eign troops must interpose. Hence
there is good reason for the French
regime, as the converts are under
their protection. The Germans in,
tend to evacuate Pao Ting Flu on
July 5.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-07-11

PINGREE LAID TO REST.
Thousands Attend the Funeral of the
Michigan Statesman.

Michigan Statesman.
Detroit, July S.-When the beauti-
full strains of "Jesus, Lover of My
Soul" swelled through the Pingree
homestead Saturday afternoon, the
beginning of the funeral services
over Hazen S. Pingree, former gov
ernor of Michigan, the house was
crowded to its utmost capacity with
those who knew and loved the dead
man. In life Mr.. Pingree's house was
never closed to the public and it
was so in death. All for whom room
could be found were permitted en-
trance. The services were held in
the east drawing room. A scriptural
reading followed the hymn and then
Rev. Reex Sturant, Unitarian minis
ter, and Andrew Nehemiah Boyntop,
a Congregationalist, spoke on the life
and works of the dead statesman.
After a prayer the singing of Lead,
Kindly Light" ended the service.
Slowly and reverently the casket
was borne from the house to a flag
draped caisson drawn by four horses,
escorted by Governor Bliss and staff,
the First regiment Michigan National
Guard and the First battalion Michi-
gan Naval Reserves, the cortege
passed slowly down the broad avenue
past thousands of members of vari-
Gus civic organizations who were
drawn up at salute on one side OF
the avenue. As the caisson went
by each organiza ton fell in behind it,
marching to the solemn tones of the
dirge played by the bands. The in
terment was at Elmwood cemetery
and the services there were in charge
of the Scottish Rite Masons and the
G. A. II.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-07-11
COMBINE MAKES TERMS.
Steel Trust Has Trouble Over hut Iw
of Plants.

Pittsburg, July s.-The United
States Steel corporation has so far
arranged terms with the Amalga-
mated association for the union mills
of the National lube company, the
American Tin Plate company, one
plant of the National Steel company,
with prospect of a settlement of its
other plants in the Youngstown dis
trict.
The scale for the South Chicago
and Joliet plants of the Federal Steel
company have been arranged and can
only be determined by one side giving
notice of a desire for change.
The other plant of this company,
the Bayview works, is operated I'M
der a special scale and no trouble in
reaching an agreement is anticipated.
The only trouble the big corporation
has with the Amalgamated associa-
ton is with the American Steel com
pany and the American Steel Hoop
company.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-07-11

It is hard to realize that the boot
black is an invention of the last half
century, yet he is now celebrating in
London the fiftieth anniversary OF his
appearance. He came upon the scene
in 1851, the year of the great exhibition
in London, the first of the worlds
fairs" The city was full Of visitors
from all parts of the world, and the
problem of the street Arab was a seri-
Gus one. Mr.. Macgregor of the famous
Rob Roy canoe suggested that the boys
be organized into great boot-blacking
brigade, and he himself made the first
box for holding the kit" the model of
those still in use. Idlers jeered the
boys at first, and sometimes stoned
them, but the public found their serV'
ices so convenient that the trade was
profitable. 1t has prospered ever since.
and is now, If not one of the learned
professions, at least one with his
tOpy
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-07-11
CHARLES @. DAWES RESIGNS.
win Devote His Time to His Candidate!
. for the Senate.

Wahinsgton, July 6.-Mr. Charles
G. Dawes, comptroller of the curren-
cy, has rendered his resignation to
the president, to take effect October
/ next. In answer to an inquiry Mr..
Dawes said:
~ have resigned because of my in
tention to be candidate before the
people of Illinois for the United
States senate. 1t would not be posi-
BILE for me, during the next year, to
make n canvass for the senate and
at the same time administer to my
own satisfaction the important and
responsible office which | now hold.
| am influenced in this direction sole
ly by what seems to me the plain
proprieties of the situation" Mr..
Dawes term of Office would not have
expired until January /, 1908.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-07-11
NEWS IN GENERAL
READY FOR FREE TRADE.
Porto Rican Assembly Passes Necessary
Resolution.


Resolution.
San Juan, July 6.-In joint ses-
sion the Porto Rican assembly unani-
mously passed a free trade resolu-
ton. The assembly hall was crowded
with people and cheers greeted the
that Governor Allen
had signed the resolution. The free
trade resolution begins with pre-
amble, in which reference is made to
section 3 of the Foraker law. The
resolution then continues:
The Porto Rican assembly, in ex-
ira session and acting pursuant to the
instructions of congress, does hereby
notify the president of the United
States, by virtue of the Hollander act
and other acts, it has enacted and
put into operation a system of local
taxation to meet the necessities of
insular government, and it hereby di-
reefs that copy of this joint resolu-
ticn be presented to the president
of the United States and it requests
that Governor Allen deliver the reso-
luton in question to President Nc
Kinley, to the end that the proclama-
tion may be made by him, and if 1t
shall seem wise and proper to the
president of the United States, the as
sembly requests that his proclama-
ton be issued July 25, as that day is
being established a legal Porto Rican
holiday to commemorate the anniver-
sary of the coming of the American
flag"
Governor Allen personally read a
message before the assembly, in
which he exclusively reviewed the
financial situation of the island, and
showed that Porto Rico possessed
abundant revenues for it's needs with
out drawing upon its customs re-
CENTS.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-07-11
burglars at Sioux city.

Sioux City. July s.-During the
absence from home of the family of
Attorney w. II. Farnsworth, burglars
entered the house. They planted a
chair against the front door, drew
down the curtains and ransacked the
house. They went to the dining room,
spread themselves fine meal, I'M
corked several bottles of beer off the
ice in the refrigerator, Toasted and
then sat around and smoked some of
the lawyers perfectos. The stumps
were scattered over the floor. The
intruders stole gold watch, revol-
yer and a box of pennies.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-07-11
BELLAKMINO sURRENDERs.
Sorogon Province, Philippine Islands, Ii
Cleared of Insurg rnts.


Manila, July s.--The official an
insurgent leader, Ballarmino, has
been made. According to this ac-
count, Ballarmino, who has been OPP
Grating in the province of Sorogon,
surrendered Thursday last at Lagaspi,
on Albay bay, with thirty-two Off
GERS, 315 guns and 5000 pounds of
ammunition. The insurgent presi-
dents of that section of the country
ana many Filipinos accompanied Bal
larmino, who gave himself up to Col.
Theo. j. Whit of the Sixth cavalry.
In all, since June, LOSE insurgents
have surrendered in the district. Col
onel Wint's regiment came from Cuba
with General Chaffee. Before disem-
barking at Legaspi, Colonel Whit went
to General Chaffee and asked if he
desired him to clean up that part of
the country. General Chaffee replied:
Yes, but / do not command until
July A." In three weeks Ballarmino
was cornered, in spite of the theory
of many officers that cavalry could
not be used in effective operations in
such a country.
The insurgent general Cables, who
surrendered at Santa Cruz, Luguna
province, July "a, and his friends have
offered to negotiate with Malvar, the
insurgent leader in southern Luzon,
for the latter's surrender.
Former Filipino officers who be-
longed to Malvar's command report
that fifty insurgents We're killed and
that many were wounded by the COM
mand of Lieutenant Manaci. during
recent two days fight in the prov
ince of Batagas
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-07-11
TWO POSTAL CLERKS KILLED.
Iowa Central Tender Jumps the Trac
and Derails Postal Car

Hampton, July Gas the Iowa
Central passenger train was APP
preaching the village of Geneva, four
miles south of here, the tender to
the engine jumped the track. The
train was going at the rate of thirty
miles an hour. The wreck which
followed killed two mail clerks, IA
tally injured the express messenger,
while the baggage master is IN
serious condition. In the mail car
Jud Kendall of Grinnell and L. c. Nc
Kenzie of Ottumwa were working in
the north end of the letter case. 5.
S. Thomas, the helper, was in the
south end and miraculously escaped
death. The bodies of the two dead
mail clerks when found were crushed
beyond recognition. In the baggage
car j. w. Mandan of Marshalltown
was seriously injured but it is be-
lieved he will recover. In the ex-
press car Mort Heath of Ottumwa
was fatally injured and it is be-
lieved he will die.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-07-11

The submarine Narval, conveyed by
the sea-going torpedo boat Zouave, has
returned to Cherbourg from series Of
ldeep-sea trials. These trials extended
over a period of fifty hours, and were
eminently satisfactory. Rough weather
caused great inconvenience to the tor
'pedo boat, but the Narval sank out OF
the rough surface water and remained
below in perfect security. Five times
she torpedoed the Zouaye, and on her
return to port it was found that she
still had sufficient supply of oil on
board for twelve hours consumption.
although she had steamed from Cher
bourg to st. 10 and back.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-07-11

More people over 100 years old are
found in mild climates than in the
higher ATTITUDES. According to the
last census of the German Empire, of
a population of $4,000, 900 only seventy
eight have passed the hundredth year,
France, with population of 10000, 900,
has 213 centenarians. In England
there are LAG; in Ireland, SIS; and in
Scotland, 46. Sweden has 10. and Nor
way 20; Belgium 5; Denmark. B;
Switzerland, none. Spain, with popu-
lation of 100000, has 401 persons
lover 100 years old OF the 2,250 900 in
habitants of Servia. SIS have passed
the century mark
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-07-11

The statue of the late Empress Eliza
beth recently unveiled at Godollo Cas-
tie, seat of Emperor Francis Joseph.
near Budapest, is bronze figure OF
more than life size on a high pedestal
in Gothic style. She Is represented in
a walking costume, such as she most
frequently wore at Godollo; in one
hand a sunshade. in the other few
wild flowers, and she appears to be
resting after one of her long excur-
sions. Her head is crowned only with
rich pleats of hair. The figure is the
work of the Hungarian sculptor Roma.
and stands in a part of the park mos
frequented by the empress.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-07-11

London, July SIN the house of
commons Arnold Forster, the secre-
tary of the admiralty, announced
that the years shipbulding pro-
of a new improved class, six cruisers
of the Monmouth class and ten inn
proved torpedo boat destroyers.
The battle ships will be of 16,500
tons and twenty feet longer than
those of the Formidable class. Their
gramme INCLUDED three battle ships
indicated horse power will be $4,000
and their speed eighteen and one
half knots. The armor of the new
battle ships will be a belt eight to
nine inches thick.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-07-11
KITTREDGE TO BE NAMED.
sioux Falls Lawyer to Succeed the Late
Senator Kyle.

Omaha, July s.-A special to the
World-Herald from Sioux Falls, S. d.,
says: Hon. A. b. Kittridge, promi-
nent attorney of this city and ex-
republican national committeeman
from South Dakota, will be appointed
by Governor Herried to fill the va
cancy caused by the death, a fe,v
Gays ago, of United States Senator
James IL. Kyle.
Mr.. Kittridge is a resident of what
is considered Senator CANDLES dis
trict and his appointment, it is
said will leave clear field in the
north portion of the state for the
various candidates for the full term
of six years from March A, 1903. 1t
is expected that Governor Herried
will make the appointment within
the next few days.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-07-11
PLACE MAY co TO ROBERTS.
lowan Mentioned as Successor to Comp
troller Dawes.

Washington, July s.-The only name
mentioned here in connection with
the Office of comptroller of the cur
rency to succeed Mr.. Dawes is that
of George +. Roberts of Iowa, the
present director of the mint.
1t is well known that Mr.. Roberts
has the full confidence of the presi-
dent and the secretary of the treas
airy and that they regard him as a
man of CONSPICUOUS ability and of the
highest integrity. He has long been
prominent in Iowa as an able and
forceful writer on financial subjects,
and it was in recognition of his ability
on this line that he received the unso-
hcited appointment as director of the
United States mint. At present Mr..
Roberts is in San Fraicisco.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-07-11
ANOTHER SUIT AT LIE MARS.



to Return Money Lost by Ward.
Sioux City, July SIN behalf of
che stockholders of the defunct Lee
Mars National bank suit is to be
brought in Chicago against the
Becker Commission company for $17,-
000. part of the amount which it is
said the defaulting vice president of
the bank, T. F. Ward, lost in specu-
lations on the board of trade through
the commission company The action
is based on that portion of the fed
eral statutes which allow the recov-
cry of bank money fraudulently used
by bank officials. Ward lost total
of S21 900 in bank speculations. Suit
for the remaining $4,000 was brought
in Sioux City some time ago. Ward
is expected to arrive in Sioux City
soon. He is now in custody at Du-
buque, but he will furnish bonds at
once.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-07-11

Des Moines, July 6.-F. A. Brack-
EFT, retired farmer from Atlantic,
Iowa, shot and killed and wife and
himself at the residence of his daugh-
ter, Mrs. L. o. Powell, yesterday
morning. Insanity, resulting from
dependency and physical disability,
combined with the effects of the in
tense heat, are assigned as causes
for the deed. Bracket had $4,000
in government bonds in his room at
the time of his death.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-07-11
AMERICAN oARsMEN DEFEATED.
Leander Crew Was Too swift for tn.
Pennsyly anlans.

Henley, July 6.--To the disap-
pointment of all Americans at Hen
ley the Leander Rowing club crew
yesterday defeated the crew of the
University of Pennsylvania in the
final heat of the grand challenge up.
There was bright sunshine and sufii-
GENTLY cross winds blew from the
Bucks shore, slightly. favoring the
Leanders' station. The followers of
the British crew evinced the great
est confidence and Leander money
was everywhere available, but this
confidence never exceeded anything
beyond even money. The Pennsyl-
vanians' friends picked up several
hundred pounds, and a Philadelphia
occupant of a house boat is said to
have invested 500 pounds in faeor Of
his eraw
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-07-11

A national fencing competition has
Just taken place at Bologna, and the
championship was won by Signor At
tilio Monferrito. This ''maitre
darmes" is only twelve years old. He
fought the most celebrated Italian
fencers and beat them all. He used
to be the fencing room assistant Of
the celebrated fencer Sartori, and he
has now succeeded in vanquishing his
former employer and many other past
masters of the art.