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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-08-15
BOB EVANS REPRIMANDED
Severely Rebuked by the Navy De-
partment.

y
washington, Aug. l2.-Ihe navy ue'
partment mas acted upon tne com
plant maze by lhe non WIN, f.
Chandler against rear Admlral hop
ley ID. Evans. 1t mas reprmahueu
Admiral Evans and the following mas
been addressed to him:
Navy Department, Washlngton'
Aug. y, 1901. sir: The Hon. WIN. -
Chandler, president OF the spanish
treaty claims commission, lately a
senator of the United States ana Tor;
merly the secretary OF the navy, mas
complained to the department, as
you are aware, of certain structures
upon himself in your book entitled
a Sailors Log.
THE structures in question are IN
the nature of aspersions upon the
official conduct of the then (lss4) sec
rotary of the navy.
"rhe text of your book, it is not
necessary here to recite.
Nor is it needful to ask OF you an
explanation why you felt yourself
justified in publishing what you
have. 1t is obvious to any reader
that you speak Extensively OF Secre-
tary Chambers action; that you i'm
pugn his motives and otherwise ira
duce him in respect to orders given
YOU by the secretary in the discharge
of the duties of his Office.
"You are informed that this delib-
crate publication of yours has justly
incurred the disDleaSure of the de-
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-08-15
Gravel crew Has Narrow Escape.

Fort Dodge, Aug. 9.-The crew on o
gravel train on the Minneapolis d. ST.
Louis railroad had narrow escape
from an awful death, and only es-
capped after a plunge through the
flames which enveloped a forty foot
trestle, which was even then totter-
ing to its fall. As the train of eigh
teen heavily loaded cars, running at
full speed on down grade, turned n
sharp curve i'll the track, they saw in
front of them the blazing bridge which
they must cross. There was no chance
of stopping, and so Engineer Nelson
opened the throttle wide and took the
bridge at full speed. The supports of
the bridge shook and trembled, but
the train got across in safety. Con-
ductor Hand, who was on the rear Of
the engine, was badly scorcned.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-08-15
GOMPERS' STATEMENT.
Pledges Support of Federation of La
bOr To Steel Strikers.

Pittsburg, August 10.-President
Gompers of the American Federation
of Labor last night gave out the fol
lowing statement:
"We unhesitating declare our judg-
nent that the position of the Anal
gamated association is absolutely
jutified and essential to its continu-
ance and effectiveness as union of
the workers in that trade as well as
the protection of the rights and in
terests of its members.
1T is true that the Amalgamated
association in the first conferences
asked that the United States. Steel
corporation sign the union scale OF
wages for all the mills operated,
owned and controlled by that COM
pany, but il was also true that the
request was Withdrawn and one sub
stituted so that the union scale
would apply to those mills only in
which the members of the Amalga-
mated association are Employed; in
other words, which are well known
to be union mills. This the United
States Steel corporation refused to
concede, insisting that the scale
should apply to only those mills
which were union last year, even re-
fusing to allow two mills to be in
cluded which, by series of hector
ing and symtematic opposition by the
company, had become non-union dur
ing the year.
1T appears the company took the
position that it did with an awoval
that it would not allow the extension
of the union to non-unionists. Such
n position and avowal are tantamount
to declaring that Notwithstanding the
growth of the craft, the organiza-
ton had reached status beyond
which it could not extend.
"OrganiZed labor advances or re-
cedes, it never stands still. 1t there
fore follows that if the trust, by its
great wealth, can prevent the extern
sion and growth of the Amalgamat-
ed association, it compasses Its dis
Indignation and destruction. The
only power then standing between
the trust and the workers as a pro-
tector are the tender mercies of the
directors. Against such calamity
the sense of justice and humanity
revolt and we solemnly protest.
"We shall stand by the Amalga-
mated association IN the present
conflict to the full extent of our
power, morally and financially; we
shall aid in every lawful way the men
on strike or who may come out on
strike to maintain the workers in
their right to organize, and the ex.
tension of their organization, so that
the only power which stands for
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-08-15

Clear Lake, Aug. 1O.-Christian Ben
son, an aged farmer, living near
Owens Grove, suicided by hanging
himself to the rafters of his corn
crib. He was in town and became
slightly intoxicated. Going home his
wife demonstrated with him upon his
condition and after the quarrel which
ensued was ended, he took down his
shot gun and started for the. corn
field with the remark that he intend
ed TO shoot himself. His wife thought
that il was merely threat and paid
no attention to it. When he did not
return she became alarmed add
searching she discovered his lifeless
body hanging in the corncrib. Life
had been extinct for several hours.
Benson was fairly well to do.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-08-15

CAPTURED BY FILIPINOS.
Marshailtown boy Tortured by lnsu
gents and Badly Injured.


gents and Badly Injured.
Marshalltown, Aug. 12.-Word sent
to Mr.. and Mrs. James =. Terrell of
this city is to the effect that news has
been received from the Philippines
to the effect that Ed Farrell, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Farrell, who enlisted in
the United States service at Audubon
a year ago last January, and is now
corporal, had been captured by band
of savages and nearly tortured to
death.
1t seems that Corporal Farrell was
in command of a small scouting de-
tachment of twelve men, which was
sent out in advance of the regular
command. While accommodating the
men were surprised by the natives
in ambush and overpowered. One or
the number was killed before nelp
could arrive and the savages were in
possession of the small band of SOL
diers long enough to torture several
of them severely, including Corporal
Farrell. Farrell was badly wounded
in the head during the skirmish. The
captured soldiers were liberated after
Seing in the hands of the Filipinos
several hours, and all the injured
men were, at the time the word was
sent from the islands, improving. The
letter states, however, that Ed was
unable to raise his head from his
pillow.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-08-15
WOODS ENTRY TO BE Fouonr.
Citizens of Lawton Accuse Him of VIC.
lating Homestead Law.

Kansas City, Aug. "a special to
the Star from FIT. Sill, o. T., says:
Calvert of Guthrie, o. r., one of the
oldest established attorneys in the
territory, has filed contest papers at
the local land Office against the en-
try made by James II. Woods, the
winner of the first number in the
Lawton district land lottery. Ac'
cording 10 the government plan
two claims were made to adjoin the
southern part of the Lawton towr
site. This was considered the most
valuable land in the whole county
thrown open to settlement, and 10
filing Woods claimed 160 acres run
ming the entire length of the town
site. This shut out Miss Matte
Beals, the Wichita. Kan, telephone
girl, who won No. . on the lottery.
and who was thus compelled to file
on a claim of much less value. Five
hundred Lawton business men have
signed the contest papers, which re.
cite that Woods violated both the
spirit and letter of the homestead act.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-08-15
BOERS WILL BE BANISHED
General Kitchener Issues Proclams-
ti0n to That Effect.

London, Aug. l0.-A parliamentary
paper has been issued containing the
proclamation issued by Lord Kitch-
ener August Z, in accordance with in
structions from the imperial govern
ment, the governments of Cace Col
ony and Natal concurring. The proc
lamation says: "All commandments.
field comets and leaders of armed
bands. being burghers of the late re-
publics and engaged still in resisting
his majesty's forces, whether in the
Orange colony, the Transvaal or other
portions of his maJesty's South Afri-
can dominions, and all members of
the late governments of the Orange
Free State and Transyaal, shall un-
less they surrender before September
10 be permanently banished from
South Africa. The cost of the main
teuance of the families of all burgh-
ers in the fiei. who have not sur
rendered by September Is shall be
recoverable from such burghers and
shall be charge upon their prop
erty, removable and immovable, in
the two colonies"
The preliminary correspondence
shows that the proclamation is based
on suggestions which the government
Of Natal forwarded to Colonial Secre-
tary Chamberlain July "a, and that
the date September IS was recon-
mended by Lord Miner.
The newspapers comment approx
ingly upon the proclamation of Lord
Kitchener. Even the Westminster
Gazette says there is no fault to find
with it, nor is there any objection to
make on the score of justice. 1t
thinks, however. that it is extremely
doubtful If it will have any effect in
shortening the war. Most of the
fighting Beers are already completely
ruined and nothing restraints them,
owing to the devastation of the coun-
try
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-08-15

A rare phenomenon attended an
earthquake that visited a little town
in Mexico recently. Having wrecked
several houses in the town the tremor
passed on to lake in the neighbor-
hood. the waters of which it put into
violent agitation. The agitation ceased
after a few minutes, and then the
water gradually disappeared, leaving
the bottom of the lake exposed, when
it was seen that the earthquake had
opened assure in the bottom and
thus drained it.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-08-15

Juvenile courts and the system OF
probation for young offenders have
proved so successful in Eastern cities,
especially in Boston, that much good
was expected from the introduction OF
the plan in Chicago. The results are
disappointing. The fundamental idea
of the system is that for first offense
a young lawbreaker shall be placed on
probation, during the term of which he
is to be under the care of suitable per-
sons. In Chicago at least twenty-five
probation officers are needed. The oity
appointed only five. each of whom has
charge of about three hundred boys,
and the whole fifteen hundred are
herded together in a reformatory
school which does not reform but cor
rupts. 1t is pity that American cities
are so slow to learn that anything
which prevents an increase in the num-
Der of criminals is saving in dollars
and cents, to say nothing Of the moral
gain.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-08-15
BIG FIRE AT LIME SPRINGS.
Greater Portion OF the Business section
Swept Away.

Elma, Aug. 10.-The business por-
ton of Lime Springs was destroyed by
fire. The loss is $150,000. The fire
swept both sides of Main street. The
following buildings are reported con-
sumed: John Sumson, general mer-
chandise; A. NJ. Rowland, restaurant;
ID. ID. Dayton, drugs; A. j. johnson,
harness shop; John Russink, livery;
Harry Moore, livery; ii. p. Ander-
son, general store; Elva Duerdin, mil
linery; G. ii. Wetter, restaurant;
Coleman d Weaklin, general store;
John G. Lore, drugs; Rucher's general
store; Burns meat market; the tele-
phone exchange. But two banks and
a hardware store are left standing.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-08-15

A pleasant accompaniment of the
hot weather this summer is the in
creasing tendency on the part of city
teamsters to provide their horses with
head coverings. The really fashiona-
BILE thing in equine millinery is a
walking-hat OF straw, with high
crown and holes in the brtm through
which the horses ears protrude. Some
OF the teamsters who have feminine
friends and a sense of humor have
provided their animals with trimmed
hats, generously decorated with chif-
fon, bright-colored ribbons or gaudy
quill. The hats themselves are con-
siderable protection against the sun,
and when, as is usual, wet sponge
is placed in the crown, the horse can
do his work without danger and in
greater comfort. 1t is a sensible in
noyation.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-08-15

Corydoa, Aug. 10.-Because she did
not get Up and get his breakfast
when he t1rst called her, it is alleg-
ed Lafe Swan, the 19-year-old son OF
a Lineville blacksmith, sixteen miles
southwest of here, dragged his young
sister down stairs, knocked her
down and beat her into insensibility.
She succeeded in crawling back up.
stairs, where she remained all that
day and night without medical aid
or nourishment of any kind, and she
was only discovered by the neighbors
by accident. Swan was arrested and
is being held TO await the result of
his alleged brutality.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-08-15

Shielded Near waterloo.

Waterloo, Aug. s.-The badly decom-
posed body of a man which, according
to paper found on the body, is that
of Jack Lesley of Republic, was found
on the bank of the Cedar river about
two miles below this city. A lauda-
mum vial by his side, with card
with the following inscriptions: my
name is Jack Lesley. My family live
Please notify" plainly indicated sill
eide. The discovery was made by two
young boys while hunting frogs. All
Indications point that he had been
dead two months. The body was al
most completely hidden by vines and
weeds and was coatless.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-08-15

what did God give You a crook In
the army for?" Bishop Creighton once
asked in an address. why, surely to
hook it into some other fellows" Upon
few friendly arms do so many persons
lean for help over hard places as on
Chautauqua's. Over one hundred and
twenty of its assemblies are to be held
this summer in thirty-four different
states and territories, with a prospec-
tive attendance aggregating a million
persons. Moreover, this is Chautau-
qua'R summer work only.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-08-15

The Kongo ivory as, indeed, all At
rican ivory, is far more highly priced
than the Asiatic product. 1t is harder,
of finer grain, lends itself more east
ly to workmanship, and has fewer fis-
sures. The tusks of Kongo elephants
are as rule very large and weigh on
an average Of 60 pounds. Some of
them are of extraordinary size. At the
Brussels exhibition a pair of tusks
were on show each of which weighed
156 pounds.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-08-15
TRUST MOVES A MILL.
Steel Combine Is Practically Run Out
of MckeespOrt.

Pittsburg, Aug. 10.-The United
states steel corporation has issued an
order directing that the Devices Wood
plant at McKeesport be dismantled
and removed to the Kiskiminetas
Valley. The decision is ascribed to
the hostility of the people of that
city. The official announcement of
the decision was made to a represen-
tative of the Associated Press by
Pesifer +. Smith, district manager of
the American Steel company. He said:
II have orders from President Nc
Murtry of the American Sheet Steel
company to at once tear down the
Devices Wood plant at McKeesport,
and remove the same to Kiskiminetas
valley. This / shall proceed to dc
Immediately"
The Devices Wood works is one of
he oldest and best known plants in
Pennsylvania. 1t was founded nearly
forty years ago, and it's shops and
mills cover from 12 to IA acres. 1t
employed an average of 900 men, but
in the busiest times the pay roll car
ried 1900 names. The plant cost sew
sral million dollars. The company an
nounced its intention of spending a
large sum of money in improvements.
but the order to dismantle the mill
terminated that plan. The sentiment
of the citizens and officials of McKees-
port has been against the steel COR
poration and il is believed here that
the latter preferred to go out rather
than attempt to resume.
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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-08-15
Ran AWAY WITH AN INDIAN.


ElOped with Redskin.
Council Bluffs, Aug. 9.-Charles L.
Hoyt of Sioux City came to Council
Bluffs in search of his wife, whom
he thinks left Sioux City last night
with a member of Buffalo Bills Wild
West show. Hoyt made a thorough
search of the show grounds, but could
find no trace of his erstwhile better
half, and he is of the opinion that
she is being concealed by a dark
skinned member of the aggregation,
in whose company she was seen last
night in Sioux City.
Hoyt describes his wife as pretty
blonde and says this is the first time
there has been any trouble in their
home since they were married at For
go, n. D., five months ago. He is
willing to take her back and forgive
her
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-08-15

Muscatine, Aug. 10.-At llrick June
ton commonly known as Battle-Ax
Junction), the terminal of the NJ. N.
& S. railroad, where it joins the Iowa
Central, a stabbing ARRAY took place,
which for time seemed as though
it would result seriously. The per-
son stabbed was G. l.. Sewers, OPP
orator and ticket agent at that place.
He was stabbed by some loafers that
were living around the station.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-08-15

Sioux City, Aug. 81. A. Prichard,
a well known attorney at Smithland,
Iowa, gave F. l.. Giles, publisher of
the Otto, Iowa, Leader, whipping
because of something puhlis' - in the
paper and Giles had him arrested.
MAYOR lmtler of Smithland fined
Priehard $40, and an appeal has been
taken to the district court. The arti-
Gle was about the Smithland post.
office, Prichard's wife having recently
resigned the postmastership.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-08-15
CoLfAx FOR ELECTRIC ROAD.
Citizens OF Springs Cuty Vote Tax snt
Franchise.

Colfax, Aug. s.-The Des Moines,
ColfaX & Eastern Electric Railway
company won out in special election
held here, a proposition to vote 3
per cent tax and franchise carrying
by vote of 26s for the franchise and
26S for the tax. This is the road which
is to extend from Des Moines to New
ton, through Altoona, ColfaX and
Mitchellville. No difficulty was exper-
fenced in SECURING tax and franchise
at Newton and it is thought with the
victory at Colfax there will be no
trouble experienced at Mitche!lville.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-08-15

Sioux City, Aug. Of. w. Mer-
chant of Gloucester, Mass, a young
man of wealthy family connections,
who had been guest at the Monda-
min hotel for two weeks, mysterious
ly disappeared last Friday, and it is
believed he took his own life. He
was subject TO epilepsy and was de-
spondent. He had been expecting
$3.50 from Gloucester that did not
come
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-08-15
MACARTHUR'S REPORT.
Covers Period From October I Last
Year to July A.

tSu W July q.
Washington, Aug. 9-The annual
report of Major General Macarthur,
dated July 4, 1901, the day that he re-
linquished command of the division
of the Philippines, has been received
at the war department. The period
covered by the report is from October
j, 1900, when the last report from
General Macarthur was dated. lie
reviews the policy of the Filipinos
who were hostile to the Americans,
saying that their action since the
practical collapse OF the insGrrection
has been a perpleXing problem. With
the disarmament of the insurgent field
armies, the Filipinos organized des-
perate resistance by banding the peo-
pie together in support of the guer-
rillas. This was carried out by means
of secret committees, who collected
contributions, inflicted punishment
and carried on considerable opro-
sition TO the Americans. General
Macarthur reviews the manner in
which operations were carried on
against the guerrillas, and says he
hopes the policy adopted will in time
conciliate the natives and make them
friendly. The education of the peo-
pie in times past made them sUspic-
ious of any governmental beneficence,
and they evidently looked upon the
lenient attitude of the United States
as indicating weakness. General Mac
Arthur says the proclamation issued
on December 20, firmly declaring the
intention of the United States to hold
the islands and to have the laws
obeyed, had good effect and the
secret resistance was abated.
A considerable portion of the report
is devoted to the field operations of
the army showing that on October l.,
1900, it occupied AIS stations, whic 4
was of necessity increased to SOP sta
tons, every command being in con-
tact with some hostile force. He
speaks of the good service of the
army, and says as a result of the CO.
operation between the army and the
people, who nave accepted the invi-
tation to combine for mutual protec-
ton, the armed insurrection is almost
suppressed.
General Macarthur gives the fol-
lowing statistics from May 8, 1900, to
June 80, 1901, during which time
there were 1,026 contacts between
American troops and insurgents),
which show the casualties on both
sides:
Americans-Killed, PAS; wounded,
400; captured, ISIS; missing, 20.
Insurgents-Killed, 1854; wounded,
1,103; captured, 6,572; surrendered,
23,095.
During the same period the follow
ing material was captured or sur
rendered from the insurgents: Rifles,
1858; rifle ammunition, 296,365
rounds; revolvers, SOS; bolos, 3,516;
cannon, 1872; cannon ammunition, 1870
rounds.
At the date of the present report
there was no embodied rebel force in
LuZon above the Pasig river. In the
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-08-15

London, Aug. ia dispatch from
Lord Kitchener, dated from Pretoria
today says: "A blockade near Brand
fort (Orange River Colony was rush
ed and captured by the Beers, after
severe fighting, the night of August
Z. Elliott has captured 20 prisoners
and large quantities which he is send.
ing in. No details have been re-
ceived."
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-08-15

In 1918 the sugar products of Louis
lana amounted to $4,000 hogsheads, the
whole of the cane being ground by
cattle, the use Of steam in the grind
ing of cane and the manufacture of
sugar not being introduced until 1922.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-08-15

A cooling tower made of brush and
twigs is in operation at the power
house of the Los Angeles railroad at
Sherman, Cal. The cooler consists of
timber framework 60 feet long, u
feet wide and Is feet high, filled up
with brush and twigs, and it cools the
condensing water for 3O0-..orse-pow-
er compound engine and a 460-horse-
power compound engine working on q
railway load.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-08-15

The annual report concerning the
food supply of Paris for 1900 contains
some interesting figures. Here is the
oticial average of what a Partisan
eats and drinks in one year: Two
hundred and forty-two eggs, 1925
pounds of butter, sos pounds OF ready
cooked butchers meat, 1892 pounds Of
fish, 15474 pounds OF beef, 25.3S pounds
of pork. and PISS pounds of fowl and
game.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-08-15

German folklore tells OF peacock
which thrust the glory of his plumage
upon all other poultry till young hen
cackled, Just look at his feet!" The
peacock had forgotten his Informed
extremities. Just look at his feet" is
not an uncommon expression today.
The growing summer fashion of dress
ing children's feet with sandals only
has much to commend it. 1t will ere
ate a healthy sentiment and good
understanding" that will refuse to
wait for the millennium to know why
shoes are invariably made too tight.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-08-15

Allentown, N. j., Aug. 1O.-Ex-GoV
William A. Newell, founder OF the
United States life saving service and
first Republican governor of the state
of New Jersey, died here. He was %
years old.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-08-15

Residents in England have e110,-
100000 invested in mortgages in for
eign countries. These investments an
nually drain the foreign countries of
about $4,000 in cold cash.