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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-17
SALISBURY OUT;
bALFOUR PREMIER
Government Leader in Com
mons Goes to Head of
British Cabinet.
SALISBURY WANTED TO RETIRE
Relations of America with Great Britain
win Not BE Altered-Reasons Why Bal
four and Not Chamberlain Was Chosen
Premier.

London, Jnly 1.-THE fact CT the
resignation of the premiership of
Great Britain by Lord Salisbury, as
foreshadowed in the dispatches of the
Associated Press, was officially given
out last evening.
The prime minister laid down the
responsibilities of his office July IL.
Within twenty-four hours his majesty
elevated Mr.. A. j. Balfour, the gov
ernment's chief representative in the
house OF commons, to the position of
premier.
While it was expected in official and
political circles that Lord Salisbury's
retirement would be coincident with
scarcely looked for prior to that event
Consequently about the only surprise
expressed as the news spread through
London was concerning the date rath-
er than the fact of his resignation.
The real interest was not so much in
reference to Lord Salisbury's with
drawal as it was to the appointment
of his successor.
The liveliest speculation is rife as to
the personnel of the new cabinet.
The most discussed feature of the
pending changes is the position Of
Mr.. Chamberlain, the colonial secre-
tary. who, in many quarters. has been
regarded as the most promising can
didate for the premiership.
A representative of the Associated
Press learns that prior to the accep-
lance Of the new office Mr.. Balfour
first had an interview with Mr.. Cham
berlain and then consulted with his
other cabinet associates. This is re-
garded as assurance that the future
relative positions of Messrs. Balfour
and Chamberlain will be satisfactory
to both.
Mr.. Chamberlain's friends say he
always recognized the reversion of
the premiership 10 be Mr.. Balfour's
right as government leader Of the
house of commons.
As to Lord Salisbury's withdrawal,
the main reason Is considered by prac-
tically all the best informed persons
to have been simply a desire for pri.
waite life on the part of man advanced
in years whose activities have been
unusual, and whose scientific tastes
predispose him to study and seclusion.
That the retiring premier's health has
failed him to some extent is undenia-
BILE; but this is not more than, per-
haps. is to be expected in a man of his
years, and the close of the war in
South Africa and the return of the
commanding general there is consid-
cred as an appropriate time for his
withdrawal
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-17
LoTHRoP GETS $500.
Executive Council Refuses to Allow
Claim for $4,000.


Des Moines. July 10.-The executive
council yesterday voted to pay Captain
J. S. Lothrop of Sioux City the sum Of
$500 for services he has rendered
the state in working up the Iowa civil
war claim, which was recently paid by
the government. This represents a lit.
tie more than one-fourth of the amount
which Captain LoIhrop indicated he
would be willing to consider a fair
compensation.
Yesterday morning he went before
the council and submitted claim for
S25, 1928. which represents five and
one-half per cent or the entire claim
paid by the government, it amounting
to S456,417.S9. The council took the
matter under consideration and after
consultation decided that the bill was
too high. 1t then reduced the figure to
$500 by unanimous vote and Cap
tain was given warrant on the state
treasury department for the amount.
He accepted 1t without demur, max
ing the statement that the amount was
all he expected to get out OF the coun.
Gil. He would not state whether or
not he might have recourse to the
next general assembly to secure lar
ger amount but it is hardly expected
that he will do so. The legislature
originally referred the claim to the
executive council with instructions to
,le members to allow a reasonable
compensation. thereby practically re-
fusing to fix the amount due Captain
Lothrop as provided in bill which
he succeeded in introducing before the
last general assembly.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-17
TO REFUND TAXES.
Order Of Treasury Department Helps
Whisky Men.

vNhoNy WV"
Washington, July 10.-The treasury
department has just issued the FIRST
order under the new Philippine civil
all taxes paid upon articles subject to
internal revenue tax shipped to the
Philippines since November 10, 1901,
under the direction Of the secretary
of the treasury at that asse, shall be
refunded to the parties who have paid
the same under regulations to be pre-
scribed by the secretary Of the treas
ury. Those regulations have now been
issued. They provide that:
Claims shall be prepared upon form
Issued by the commissioner of internal
revenue for the refunding Of taxes.
known as form 46, and shall be made
under oath. The character of the goods
shipped, the date OF shipment, the
amount of taxes paid thereon. the
name Of the vessel and the name of
port to which shipped should be stat
ed In the body of the claim. The
claims should be supported where pos.
sible by clearance certificates and by
an affidavit of the consignee. showing
that the goods wei 2 actually received
at port of the Philippines. Where
neither the clearance certificates nor
the affidavit of the consignee can be
obtained 1t will be necessary for the
claimant to obtain the affidavit of the
master of the vessel upon which the
goods were shipped. showing what dis
position was made of the goods"
The principal articles upon which
the refund will be mode are wills.
keys. beer an. other vinous spirits.
and malt liquors and tobacco No es.
innate Of the amount OF money to be
refunded has been made at the treas
ury department. but II is supposed
that 1t will aggregate several millions.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-17
RUMBLE OUT OF RACE.
Cancer Of Mouth and Throat Compete
Him to Leave Public Life.

Davenport, July 14.-Congressman
]. N. w. Rumple of Marengo, repre-
senting the second district of Iowa in
the lower house of the United States
congress, and conceded a nomination
this fall, has announced that he will
not be a candidate for another term
The announcement is made in letter
to ehe Hon. Joe r. Lane, chairman OF
the republican congressional commit.
tee.
The news was altogether unexpect
ed and has created great surprise
throughout the district. 1t has beer
generally understood that there woulc
be no opposition to Captain Rumple's
nomination and there has been no talk
of other candidates. Following is the
letter received by Mr.. Lane:
"Marengo. Iowa, July IL, 1902
Hon. ]. r. Lane, Davenport, Iowa
Dear Sir: Through you as chairman
of the republican congressional com.
mittee, | desire to state that in con-
sideration of causes purely personal,
| am compelled to decline reelection
to congress. In this connection, allow
me to return to all republicans and
friends my sincere thanks and graft.
luuS lOI the suppOll given anu as
sistance rendered in my campaign and
congressional life. Regretting that
circumstances are such that | cannot
serve longer than the present term,
! remain, very respectfully,
81. n. w. RUMBLE"
Marengo, July 1.-THE declination
of Congressman Rumple came as a
great surprise to Iowa county citizens,
but the reasons therefor at this time
permit Of no discretion on the part
of Mr.. Rumple, Notwithstanding the
assured nomination and election. For
some years a growth on the lower lip
has given him some care, which during
the past year has developed into an
active cancerous growth, extending
within the mouth, and large lump
has now developed within the glands
of the throat Much time has been
given to heroic treatment administer
ed at a hospital in Indianapolis and
now, having dispaired of any perma-
nent relief there, he has, after hur-
ried visit home to consult with rela-
yves and friends, gone to Chicago,
where he Is now undergoing an x-ray
treatment by eminent specialists.
Feeling that restoration to health,
not to be had while in active public
life. was of greater importance to him.
self and family than anything else,
and feeling that the only thing for
him to do to be fair with his friends
was to thus early announce his decli-
nation because of his disability, 1t was
done.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-17
ROYAL OVATION
TO KITCHENER
Hero of South Africa Given
a Royal Welcome to
England.
GOES TO SEE KING EDWARD
Shows His Dislike for "Drawing Room"
People, But Is Very Cordial to the Peo-
pie In tho street--words of Apprecis-
tion are Brief

Southampton, July 13.-The Pacific
Orotaya, which left Cape Town June
20 with Lord Kitchener and staff on
board, arrived yesterday morning.
Owing to the fact that Major Gordon.
who was also passenger on the
steamer, had been stricken with small
pox, Lord Kitchener and his staff were
allowed to land. The Orotava has been
placed in quarantine.
Lord Kitchener was accorded
grand welcome from the huge throng.
After a brief official reception at the
docks the general was driven through
the decorated and crowded streets
He was given an address, commend
ing his success. In reply Lord Kitch-
ener declared that whatever success
had been achieved was due to tho
rank and file of the army. He thanked
those who had looked after the friends
and relatives of those left behind In
South Africa.
In response to clamorous calls Gen.
eral French and General Ira Hamil-
ton also spoke, the former remarking
that they had throughout been inspired
by the examples of their chiefs.
The freedom of the borough was
conferred on Lord Kitchener and the
party was then obliged to hurry away
to meet their London engagements
The progress of Lord Kitchener and
his companions to the railroad station
was marked by notable enthusiasm.
Lord Kitchener reached London at
12:4S p. m. and his progress through
the metropolis was one Of the most
memorable of the many remarkable
of the past three years. The small
procession o. carriages containing the
general and his staff. in simple. servi-
ceable veldt dress, lacked spectacu-
lar features, but, evidently. the crowd
was there in its tens Of thousands to
see the man of the hour and not a
pageant
At the Victoria gate the mayor OF
WtIJsor presented an address to the
hero, ans Kitchener. with the brevity
habitual to him, uttered ten words of
thanks and drove off.
The vast stands on Constitution Hill
were crowded with people belonging
TO the highest class Of society. and
kitchener's well known antipathy to
drawing room folk" Immediately be-
came apparent Whereas he had been
all smiles to the man In the street,
his features had become immobile,
he contented himself with cold. mill
tary salute until he again reached the
ground in front of Buckingham palace,
where the popular ovation was repeat
ed.
Lord Kitchener was conducted to
the kings sick chamber His majesty,
from his couch. extended a welcome to
the general and expressed his thanks
for the termination Of hostilities.
The king presented Kitchener with
the decoration Of the New OrdorA9f
Merit. The general saw the queen,
after which he drove TO Lord Roberts
residence in Portland Place,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-17
ICE GOES DOWN RIVER.
Eight Thousand Tons Lost Through
Break In the Ice House,

bTcdR IN Inc ice T1OuSSs
Des Moines, July 13.-Eight thous-
and tons Of ice foated off down the
Des Moires river yesterday afternoon.
Last night another thousand tons
started after it and with 1t went the
plant of the Central Ice company, To-
Gated at the foot of University ave-
nue., and a portion of the Diamond
Ice company's big plant located at
Pennsylvania avenue and the river.
Another 5000 tons of ice belonging to
tie Diamond Ice company is exposed
to the action of the food water and
it is expected 1t will go into the river
at almost any moment.
The Arctic plant at the head of East
Second street, in which is stored about
5000 tons, is also in danger. Water
has surrounded this house for several
days and the lower courses of ice, in
which there Is probably 1000 tons,
are ruined. The ice In this house
started to settle yesterday morning,
throwing the great weight against the
walls and causing them to bulge out.
A big force of men worked yesterday
bracing the walls and last night 1t
was thought the house would be
saved and that none of its contents
above the water line would be damag-
ed
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-17
HELD TO THE GRAND JURY.
Two Charged With The Murder Of
Henry Wilson at McGreuor.

McGregor, July LILLIAN Ellis.
worth and William Presbury are in the
county Jail awaiting the action of the
grand jury on the charge of murder.
Harry Wilson was found week ago
Tuesday night lying unconscious by
the side of the Chicago, Milwaukee &
Paul tracks mile and half south of
McGregor. By his side was his lover,
Miss Lillian Ellsworth. She was eth
er sleeping at the time or was uncon-
scious. They were discovered by the
crew of the passenger train going
north, which left Dubuque at 1880.
At first it was thought the train had
run over them and accordingly the
conductor went back and picked them
up. The girl was uninjured but the
man had three wounds which looked
as though they were made by jabs
with some points instrument such as
a railroad spike or pick The cou-
pie were picked up and taken into the
car. While Wilson was being examin-
ed the girl jumped through the door
and fed to the woods, presumably
from fright. She was recaptured the
next morning and was taken into Gus
today at McGregor. Wilson was taken
to McGregor and died Thursday from
the effects of his injuries.
Sheriff Benton of Elkader county,
took charge Of the case Thursday and
has been working on II ever since.
1t is undoubtedly one Of murder and
accordingly he has made an arrest of
one William Presbury, who is a cousin
of the murdered man and who was
jealous of the attentions paid Miss
Ellsworth by him. He is now in Jail
and is supposed to be the murder of
Wilson. although he stoutly denies
the accusation and claims that he can
prove an alibi.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-17
AcouITTAL is LOOKED FOR.
Close Of Trial Of Captain Ryan, 40
cused of Needless Cruelty.


Manila, July 1.-THE court martial
of Captain James A. Ryan of the Fifi
teenth cavalry, on the charge of un-
necessary severity to natives, was
concluded yesterday. 1t is believed
that he will be acquitted. The ac-
cused during the days proceedings
made a lengthy statement defending
his actions. and Major Edwin F.
Glenn, Fifth infantry, counsel for the
captain, strongly pleaded Cor his ex'
oneration. He contended that the
water cure" was not torture and as
serted that its use had saved more
American and Filipino lives than any
other expedients Of the campaign. The
major scored Judge Rhode for making
a report that he was unable to sub,
stantiate and quoted a score of orders
for the execution of guerrillas during
the civil war to justify Captain Ryan,
General Maxilon, who has been con.
victed of treason at Cebu, island OF
Cebu, has been sentenced to ten years
Imprisonment and to pay a fine OF
$4,000.
General Noviso, who was Jointly
charged with General Maxilon, was
sentenced to seven years imprison,
ment and similar fine.
General Davis has turned over the
command of the American troops in
Mindanao island to General Sumner
Inc two generals are visiting Camp
Vickers, where the Americans face the
Moros.
The spread of cholera has slightly
decreased possibly on account of the
rain. The totals since the outbreak
are.
Manilo, 2,1s1 cases and LIS deaths
provinces, 12,475 cases and 1851
deaths.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-17
NEWS FROM THE
HAWkEYE STATE
What Has Happened in Iowa
During the Past
Week.
DULLES TACKLE WRONG MAN
Boarded a Mississippi River Steamboat at
Rock Island aud Tried to Run 1t, But
Mate Dan Breen Drew Gun and Shot
Both Men Dead.

Davenport, July IA shooting af-
fray on the Diamond Joe liner Du-
buQue, running on the Mississippi be-
tween st. Louis and St. Paul yester-
day resulted in the death of two patent
medicine fakirs who call themselves
Christopher Leonidas and Son, the
long haired medicine men," The men
boarded the boat at Rock Island, wear
ing sombreros, guns and bowies, and
soon were quarreling with the crew,
cursing the captain. etc, and finally
ran up against Mate Dan Breen.
The strangers wore marksmens'
medals and are said to give shooting
exhibitions, but the mates gun was
out first and before the others got the
range they were down, the older man
with bullet through his body and an
other through his leg and the son with
bullet in the groin, which came out
Of his back on the other side. Both
men died almost instantly.
The men had been giving shooting
exhibitions and selling medicines in
Rock Island and took passage for Nc
Gregor
Their bullying manners led Mate
Dan Breen to suggest that they take
off their belts and leave their arms
with the clerk. This request brought
out the profane replies and motion to-
ward their weapons that led the mate
to draw and shoot. At the first shot
the younger man clapped his hand to
his side.
Father, let up" he cried, I'm
shot"
By this time the mates bullets had
found the older man, who fell to the
deck with two bullet holes through
him.
Dan Breen, the mate, was arrested.
but was acquitted Of blame by cor
oner's jury and released after four
hours detention. He is an old river
man about So years of age and has a
family living at Dubuque.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-17
FIFTEEN PERSONS INJURED.
Northwestern Passenger and Freight
In Collision at Ankeny.


Ankeny, July 12.-Fifteen persons
were injured, one perhaps fatally, in
head end collision between a North
western passenger and freight train
at this point at o'clock last evening.
The more seriously injured are: Mrs.
W. NJ. Rice of Ames, right hip and
back bruised. back badly strained,
right side of head bruised. There are
evidences of internal injuries which
may prove fatal.
Bernita Rice, aged 2R years, bruis.
ed about head and face.
w. S. Archer, of GOA east Fifth St,
Des Moines, transfer agent for the l..
]. Wells Company, bruised about the
head and shoulders. His injuries are
serious but not dangerous.
E. A. Leidloff, of 1908 Sixth street,
Des Moines, badly bruised and shaken
up.
The wreck was caused by the crew
Of the freight which was south bound
leaving the switch open. The passen-
ger, which left Des Moines at 4:30
p. m, was running slow and nearly
under control. The engine of the
freight was badly crippled, but the
engine of the passenger suffered no
loss except the pilot. and the passen,
ger made its trip to Ames after de-
lay of twenty minutes. Conductor
Sterling was in charge of the passen.
ger, and Herman Wills, at one time
democratic candidate for railroad COM
missioner, at the throttle. 1t was Mr..
Wills first wreck in twenty-six years
experience as an engineer on the
Northwestern.
Among the passengers in the smok'
err at the head OF the train, who were
thrown forward over the seat tops,
but not seriously hurt, were Judge l..
G. Kline. C. G. Mccarthy. State Print.
er Murphy, and d. N. Lewis, secretary
of the railroad commission.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-17
KINGS CONDITION GOOD.

London, July 11.--An authoritative
statement regarding the health of
King Edward was published In TO-
Gays issue Of the British Medical
Journal. II says:
in view of the fact that sinister
stories continue to be manufactured
and printed 1t may be again stated as
emphatically as possible that during
the operation no trace Of malignant
disease was observed, that no suspi-
cion of any kind has arisen since, and
that the medical attendants are quite
satisfied that his majesty's constitu-
ton Is thoroughly sound"
The British Medical Journal adds:
THE progress of the last week has
been everything that could be de-
sired. The wound. though still deep.
is graduating WELL During the last
ten days the improvement In his ma
jesty's general health has been re-
markably rapid. The king has re-
gained his strength almost complete
ly and is able to take restricted diet
with a good appetite"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-17
SHE WAIVED HEARING.
, Mrs. LaveIIeur Bound Over to Await
| Action of Grand Jury.

Newton, July 12.-Mrs. Layelleur,
who was arrested for the murder of
her husband on an information sworn
out by d. w. Church, an old soldier,
who had worked up evidence in the
hope of securing the reward offered by
Governor Cummins, waived the pre-
liminary hearing and the case will
go directly to the grand jury.
Justice ]. w. Allfree fixed Mrs. La
velleurs bond as $1,000.
Many people here think Mrs. La,
velleur guilty of the crime or else
cognizant of it, but unless the evidence
which Church claims to have secured
is much stronger than was produced
before the coroner's jury the case will
be in vain.
The county attorney has refused to
prosecute the case because he believes
Mrs. Lavelleur is innocent, and the
coroner who held the inquest is so
firm In his belief that the defendant
Is not guilty that he has offered to
furnish money to help her fight the
case,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-17
MRS. PIKE GIVEN LIBERTY.
Not Enough Evidence to Connect
Her With Shooting of Pike,

Rockwell City, July 10.-Mrs. Kate
pike and son, Henry Grieber, had a
hearing before Justice Hunter, charged
with intent to murder William Pike,
husband and father. The testimony
showed Pike had been drinking Sun
day. He came home about IL p. m.
and went directly to bed and to sleep.
When awakened upon being shot he
tore the screen off the window and
climbed outside. Mrs. Pike came to
him outside fully dressed. The wound
was made by bullet OF small size.
Henry Grieber had % rife which
was found between the mattress and
springs Of his bed. The family has
had domestic Jars. The justice found
there was not evidence sufficient to
bind over the defendants and dis.
G. Arged both. Pike was able to be
esent and testify. Both Pike and
his wife are financially well fixed.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-17
WOMAN SHOOTS A MAN.
A. H. Goodspeed of Atlantic Injured
by Woman.

Atlantic. July IA II. Goodspeed
was shot in the head near his room
over the First National bank here yes.
terday by Mrs. Hunt. The woman
fired five shots, one Of which took eff.
feet, making scalp wound four inches
long. II is not considered serious.
Mrs. Hunt gave herself up, saying she
intended to kill him, and is sorry she
did not succeed. Mrs Hunt has been
keeping company with Goodspeed for
some time. Another woman. Maude
Moore. seen by her in company with
Goodspeed, reused her jealousy and
led to the act She went TO Good.
speeds room and got his revolver, then
went back and waited for him, pick
ing a quarrel, which resulted in the
shooting
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-17
judge Church is Grand Master.

Clinton, July 1.-THE officers of the
grand lodge of Iowa |. o. o. +. elected
for the coming year, according to
the count which has just been com
pleted, are as follows: Grand master
z. A. Church of jefferson; deputy
grand master. NJ. w. White of Sioux
City; Grand warden, w. V. Tufford OF
Clinton; grand secrtary, X. l.. Tilton
OF Des Moines; grand treasurer, II. n
Smith of Spencer; grand representa-
tive, n. Jasper, Shelby.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-07-17
Suicide Of Ex.PolIee captaln.

Council Bluffs. July 14.-After life
and death struggle with his wife for
the possession of pistol Dixon
Denny. who until a month ago was
captain Of the police In this city, shot
himself through the heart. Mrs. Denny
narrowly escaped being shot in the
struggle. She awoke to find her hus-
band moving about the room and
asked him what he was looking for.
He replied that he wanted his revolt
yer to shoot an imaginary enemy.
Mrs. Denny realized something was
wrong. secured the revolver from a
dresser and the struggle and shooting
followed. Denny is thought to have
been temporarily demented over some
business matters.