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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-16
OUR sAILRs FIGHT.
Serious Clash Beyeen American Sail
ors and R,sian Soldiers. :.

Washington, Ja. s.-A serious clash
has occurred beyeen American sail.
ors of the Unit, States Steamship
Vicksburg and re Russian soldiery at
Niechang, Chi. Thsre has been
three fights an as result a number of
Russian solids are wounded. The
matter was lde tie subject of a
complaint by he Russian ambassador
at Picking toUnited States Minister
Conger, and fr. Co1ger in turn has
notified the ate department. Score.
tary of the Navy Long has cabled
Commander Berry lof the Vicksburg
to use ever effort to prevent further
SIlisions. ne VicBsburg in its winter
quarters irl Murd,ck at the mouth of
the river nd cannot be released be-
fore spriJ.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-16
A Great January Offer.

The DIES MONIES DAILY NEWS has Just added
q magnificent Sunday morning edition 10 It's six
Weekday ISSUES and will therefore raise the subserp
subscriptions mailed and postmsrked during January
will be accepted for 81 o. Think OF H. 3s5 daly
daily telegraphc markets. unequaled children 4
department and all the news Of Iowa and the world
tive winter In Iowa, and congress and the new
president are making history every day Subscribe
AZ once. as we reserve the right to withdraw this
oner without notice II circulation become. TOO
large for our press facilities Address, The News
Dss Moines. Iowa.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-16

Creston. Jan. 11.--An investigation
conducted by committee Of experts
appointed by the board Of supervisors
into the books of Charles Emerson,
ex-county superintendent of schools,
resulted in report from the experts
that there was shortage of nearly
5000. This charge was made during
the last campaign. when Emerson was
a candidate for the legislature from
this county, and was strenuously de-
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-16
SMITH AND SHEA HELD.
Accused of the Murder of Charles
johnson at Des Moines.

johnson at Des Moines-
Des Moines, Jan. 1.-William Smith
and Morris Shea were bound over to
the grand jury by Justice Duncan to
answer for the murder of Charles
Johnson of East Des Moines, who was
killed in a saloon brawl on Christmas
eve. John Coyle and Jim Lally were
acquitted by the magistrate of any
participation in the affair which ended
in murder and they were dismissed,
their bonds being released and they
exonerated from any completely In the
case. The evidence in the case against
Smith and Shea. as taken down In
shorthand by F. c. Walrath at the
preliminary examination before Justice
Duncan, will be transcribed and pre-
scented to the grand jury. which will
investigate and then either indict or
ignore the charges against the pair.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-16
Saloon Men Win a Victory.

Des Moines. Jan. 10.-Judge Bishop
rendered an opinion in the appeal from
the board of supervisors in the matter
oil mu.ct assessments, RENTING to six
ty-two saloons an amount represent
ing $500. When the saloons closed
as a result of the sureme court deci-
sion February IA, 1899, the mulct taxes
for that quarter were RENTED, but
when the saloons opened a few days
prior to the beginning of new quarter
the county treasurer assessed the full
three months tax. The saloons OBJ
jected to this and the matter was car
ried to the board of supervisors. The
action of the treasurer was sustained
and it went to the district court on ap,
peal.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-16

1t seems that the pan-American con-
gress didn't pan out, owing to the fact
that each of the parties to it wanted
the other fellows TO make all the con-
cessions. The delegates must have in
sisted on discussing things first and
having the champagne brought in aft.
erward
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-16
sTAss HIMSELF.
Leaves His Wife, Gets to Drinking
and Finally Gives All Up.

Brighton, Jan. 9.-William Elliott,
a farm hand, tried to commit suicide
with a long bladed pocket knife. He
drove the knife into his chest to a
depth of four and a half inches.
He refuses medical aid and may die.
Elliott has wife and two children in
Hedrick, but has not been living with
them for several years. He has been
around off and on for the last six
years, and has twice been arrested.
once for carrying concealed weapons
and once for drunkenness.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-16
Osborn peianan is Recovered.

Vallejo, Cal, Jan. 11.-Osborn Deig-
nan, who was one of the participants
in the sinking OF the Merrimac at
Santiago, has been discharged from
the Ukiah Hospital for the Insane
and ordered to duty on the steam
ship independence at Mare Island
navy yard.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-16
AN IOWA MAJOR GENERAL DIES.
General Francis ]. Heron was Dis
tinouished in the Civil War.

General Francis J. HERON was LIS
tinguished in the Civil War.
Dubuque, Jan. 11.-One Of the four
major generals from Iowa during the
rebellion wa General Francis ]. Her
ron, who died recently in New York,
who was also captain of the original
Governors Gray that went out from
Dubuque. General Heron was one
of the most honored officers of the
war. He commanded at Wilson's
Creek, was elected colonel of the
Ninth Iowa and commanded at Pea
Ridge, he also commanded at Prairie
Grove, after marching his command
la miles In three days. He served
with Grant at Vicksburg and COM
manded the Thirteenth Army Corps.
ne received the surrender of the
Trans-Mississippi army Of 10000 men.
After the war he became resident
of New York.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-16
CHARGED With Murderous Assault.

Atlantic, Jan. 11.-Tom Walters,
who was released from the county
Jail, after serving a thirty day sent
ence for being drunk, was at once
rearrested by Marshal Root, Of Cum
berland, upon the charge Of assault
with intent to commit murder. While
Walters was enjoying the spree for
which he had paid with thirty days
of his labor, 1t seems he went home
where he at once began making kindl-
ing wood of the furniture. His wife
ventured to demonstrate with him.
when he got out shotgun and said
he would kill her. A terrible time
was had. and hole through which a
man could easily push his feet was
to be seen in the door where the load,
intended for the body of the woman,
struck Mrs. Walters made her es-
cape to the home of neighbor, and it
is to answer the assault upon her that
he is now again in the tolls.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-16

Cleveland Plain Dealer: The fact
that our nation is importing potatoes
from half a dozen foreign countries
seems to indicate that lot of irriga-
ton is needed in Uncle Sans obsti-
nate potato patches.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-16

There is no disposition to question
DIR. Paulsons statement that pepper
sauce and llmburger cheese as steady
diet will drive boy to smoking cigar
cites. Such a combination might
tempt the average mortal to shatter
every article OF the decalogue.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-16

Anaconda Standard: Notwithstand-
ing Mr.. Marconi's transatlantic
achievement, for some years yet the
submarine cable may be of greater
utility to mankind than the submarine
boat.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-16

The question of choosing a special
envoy to represent America at the
coronation is puzzling the administra-
ton. Here is a chance for some en-
terprising newspaper to settle the
matter by means of a voting contest.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-16

The doctors who attended the late
president indicate by their announce
ment that they intend to gauge the
size of the bill by their clients ability
to pay. The fact that Congress will
probably pay the bill should not mean
that the country should be gouged.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-16
RallroadMeraer In Supreme Court.

Washiyton. Jan. s.-Attorney Gen.
eral WAGE B. douglas of Minnesota.
has fileen the United States supreme
court Il bill Of complaint In the case
of the ate of Minnesota against the
Northh Securities company. defend
ants. It is ong document. about
1O, 9Oo,ords, cofring thirty-two pages
of n,lted mat4r.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-16
TRIED TO KILL GRANDDAUGHTER.
Leading stockman Then Puts Bull
let Through His own Heart.

Macedonia, Jan. 11.-William Tom
kin killed himself after attempting to
STAY Nora Miller, his 1S-year-old grand
daughter. Tompkin, who is 70 years
old, owned one of the largest breed
ing farms in this section. Four shots
were fired at the girl, only two of
which took effect, making slight flesh
wounds. Tompkin shot himself
through the heart and died instantly
The shooting occurred in Millers
restaurant, owned by the young lady's
parents. No reason is known for the
deed.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-16
seIoian is Killed by Cars.

Belle PLANE, Jan. 10.-Peter Will
liams. a Belgian. who came to this
country about one year ago. and who
left his wife and children In the old
country, and was saving his earnings
to send for them, was struck by
Rock Island train just west Of Victor
and instantly killed
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-16
swindIers FIeeced the Farmers.

Independence. Jan. 9.-Two hun.
dred farmers of this county were TAX
en- in on promissory notes by swind-
lers last fall. The signed petisions
for various causes which were
received at the First National
Bank yesterday for collection In the
form of promissory notes for between
$4,000 and $4,000, were replevined
and big law suits are anticipated.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-16

Delgnan's case is of interest to
iowa people because he was raised
at Stuart. About two months ago he
was sent to the asylum at Vallejo.
1t was announced, however. that he
was not insane, but was suffering
from a nervous breakdown.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-16

Representative Cushman introduced
bill for the adoption of universal
language. Congress received it In uni
versal silence and alphabetically
tapped its universal head.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-16

An explanation of the exodus from
Finland is found in the statement that
the governor general has recently in
troduced the Russian language into
the country.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-16

A reckless New York man stole the
Grape off mourner's doorknob, and
pleaded before the court that he was
cold and wanted a mufier. Fifteen
days.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-16

The cars comforting of royal or
der on his dentist may be said to put
the latter gentleman in the upper set.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-16

Until Signor Marconi removes one
OF his transatlantic signal stations
from Cape Cod the public will con-
tinue skeptical.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-16

And now American capitalists are
acquiring vast mineral properties in
Siberia or are taking Steppes in that
direction.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-16

While other states are in constant
fear of the octopus. 1t apparently looks
good to Texas.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-16

Recent meteorological events prove
that 1t is not always fair weather
when good fellows get together.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-16

Maybe there is some hope of the new
postmaster general removing from
newspapers the undeserved stigma of
"second-class matter"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-16

There seems to be a large and an
increasing demand for college presi-
dents in this country. A hint to the
boys should be sufficient.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-16

Burlington, Jan. 11.-Geo. Hornung
rescued the nine-months-old child of
Mrs. Larson from burning house.
making a sensation as well as heroic
dash into the flames. Twice he failed
to locate the baby.
When a plain woman marries well
how the women sniff!
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-16

Here's hoping that Mr.. Whitney's
colt Nasturtium will turn out to be
the prize flower of the British turf.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-16

Senator Clark of Montana holds one
record. He wanted some paintings. and
selected 100000 worth in one hour
and thirty-five minutes.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-16

When you begin to doubt the eternal
fitness of things, take pill; when you
begin to dispute it, take two.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-16

Medicine Hat appears to be the
source of our cold waves. They usual
ly end in Medicine Chest.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-16

II some of our advanced scientists
who are looking for absolute zero
would call up Medicine Hat they might
learn something to their advantage.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-16

Baseball wars are becoming almost.
as common as the South American
brand
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-16

Davenport, Jan. 9.-In fight be.
tween Gus Kuehi. timer. and q
plumber named Barofsky. Kuehi was
stabbed seven items. He will recover.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-16

These riHewomen are flching from
man his most dramatic pose.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-16

Until after Senator Sewell's death
1t was not generally known that he
was born in ireland.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-16

A fool idea is all right II you can
make II 20.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-16

The native Indian tribes of Alaska
number 1856. a gain Of 4.1s2 In ten
yearA
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-16

The eighth biennial session of the
Pioneer Law Makers association of
Iowa, will convene in Des Moines in
the state historical building, at 10
o'clock a. m, Wednesday. February
~, 1902.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-16

The statement of the conditions Of
the state and Eavings banks of Iowa at
tie close OF business December 10. has
been fsseud from the office of Auditor
OF State Merriman. 1t shows a steady
increase In the business transacted by
the banks. The statement preceding
the last one issued showed the condi-
ton at the close of business September
~ OF last year. At that time there
were 495 state and savings banks In
Iowa. At the close of business De-
cember 10 there were sol banks trans
acting business, 2S1 savings banks and
go state banks. The amount of money
on deposit In the state and savings
banks September 80, 1901, was $780,
466,645.42. At the close of business
December 10 the amount on deposit
was $12l,S52 ,942.7b. an increase of
nearly a million and a half Of dollars.
Speaker Eaton has announced house
chairmanships as follows: WAYS and
means, Temple of Clarke; judiciary
Clarke of Dallas; APPROPRIATION
Hughes OF Iowa; railroads and com
merce, Wise Of Black Hawk; municipal
corporations, Carter of Sioux; con.
gressional districts. Furry of Hardin.
The Lincoln hussars of this city win
shortly hand in their equipment to
me ad1utant general. as recommended
by Col. ]. A. Olmsted. the inspector
general. In his report. The hussars
ire practically defunct organization,
md. according to Col. Olmsted's re-
port, could not legally use the states
equipment.
The eighth biennial session Of the
'ioneer Law Makers association Of
owa, will convene In Des Moines in
he state historical building. at 10
.'nlnnE
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-16

The Continental Biscuit company.
whose officers decided several weeks
ago to establish a mammoth factory
In Des Moines from which to handle
its Iowa trade. has closed a deal with
F. M. Hubbell. Son C Co. for a site
and will commence work OF construc.
ton at once.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-05-23

It is often asked how such startling
cures, that puzzle the best physicians.
are effected by DIR. King New Discovery
for consumption. Here's the secret
1t cuts out the phlegm and germ-infect.
ed mucus, and lets life-giving oxygen
enrich and vitalize the blood. IL heals
the infiamed. cough.worn throat and
lungs Hard colds and stubborn coughs
soon yield TO DIR. Kings New Discovery,
the most infallible remedy for all Throat
and Lung diseases. Guaranteed bottles,
SOC and 81 90. Trial bottle free at
Sharrar * Mulholland.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-05-23
Whooping Cough

woman who has experience with
this disease, tells how 70 prevent any
dangt rous consequences FROM II She
says Our three children took whoop.
ing cough last summer, our baby boy
bang only three months old, owing 10
our giving them Chamberlalu's Cough
Remedy. they lost me nt their plump
ness and came outin much better health
than o'her children whose parents lid
not use this remedy Our oldest little
oirl would call Justify Tor cough syrup
between whoop- Pinkey Hall.
Springville, Ala. This Remedy is for
sale by EivIns x Rhoies
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-05-23
Won't Follow Advice After
Paying For Ii,

In recent article prominent physi.
clan says, at is next 20 impossible for
the ply sician TO get his patients TO carry
out any prescribed course Of hygiene or
diet 10 the smallest extent; he has but
one resort left, namely, the drug treat
ment. When medicines are used for
chronic constipation, the most mild and
gentle obtainable, such as Chamberlain S
stomach x Liver Tablets. should be- EN-.
ployed Their use Is not followed by
constipation as they leave the bowels in
a natural and healthy condition For
sale by Bivins x Rhodes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-05-23
VIII Establish pnrochinl schools.

Battle Creek. May 30. The seventh
Day Adventists announce that they
will conduct "a summer school for the
training OF teachers al their new col
lcgr i'm Bcrrien Springs from July L.
I" August 20. The Adventists are go-
ing 10 Withdraw their children from
the public schools. and start what
they call church schools. or parochial
schools. with their own teachers.
They want TO supply teachers for
1000 Adventist schools in this coun-
try.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-05-23
Dreadful Attack Of Whoopirg
Cough.

Mrs. Ellen Harrison of 500 Park Ave.
Kansas City, Mo writes as follows:
"Our two children had a severe attack
of whooping cough, one of them in the
paroxysm OF coughing would often faint
and bleed at the nose We tried every
thing we heard of without getting relief
We then called in our family doctor
who prescribed Foley's Honey and Tar
With the very first dose they began to
improve and we feel that il has saved
their lives. Refuse substitute. Sharrar
* Mulholland.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-05-23
Chronic Rronohltls Cured

"For ten years had chronic bronchi
It's so bad that at times l could not
speak above a whisper" writes Mr..
Joseph Cottuan, of Montmorenci, Ind.
- tried all remedies available, but with
no success. Fortunately my employer
suggested that try Foley's Honey and
Tar Its effect was almost miraculous,
and l am now cured OF the disease On
my recommendation many people have
used Foley's Honey and Tar, and al
ways with satisfaction" Sharrar &
Mulholland
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-05-23
AN OIL COMBINE.


Detroit. May l9.-Seven oil COM
panies having their Offices in Detroit
and doing business in Texas, have
been consolidated under the laws Of
South Dakota into one big concern
known a. the Michigan Diamond Oil
company, with capital OF S6,00O,OO0
The companies thus amalgamated are
the Michigan d Beaumont Oil and
Refining company, the Detroit &
Saginaw Valley Oil and Refining
company, the Detroit q SpindletOp
Oil and Refining company, the VOL
VERNE Oil and Refining company, the
Peninsula Oil and Refining company,
the Ohio Oil and Refining company
and the Diamond Oil company. The
consolidated company owns five Of
the best gushers in the Spindletop
field, also land enough on Spindletop
TO drill ten more wells, besides IL
acres at the edge of the hill. about
l.j0O acres i'm the adjacent territory,
and mineral lease on about 10000
acres.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-05-23
Captured Again.

Marquette, May 10 Officers of the
that Hiram Haynes, a trusty, who es-
capped two months ago. has been re-
captured at BoScobel. Wis, where he
has relatives. He was arrested 10y the
city marshal. who will get the re-
ward. Haynes was under six years
sentence for horse stealing. and, al
lowing one year for good behavior,
had but a few months 10 serve at
the time OF his escape.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-05-23
stolen Jeweiry Recovered.

Jackson. May 19.-About $500 worth
of the jewelry recently stolen from
the home Of Henry Hayden, N this
city. by James Williams, an ex-con-
Wet employed as hostler, has been
located and recovered at Lansing.
Constable Tobin, who has charge of
the case. believes he is on the track
OF Williams and the remainder Of
the stolen articles, valued at over
So 600
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-05-23
VIII Meet In Indiana.

Lansing, May l9.-It has been de-
cided to hold the annual reunion Of
the old Fourth Michigan infantry at
Angola Ind, June 20. Many of the
members were recruited from Stcu-
ben county. Ind. but this is the first
time its reunion has been held out
side the state Of Michigan.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-05-23
DON'T StartWronR.

Don't start the summer with linger
ing cough or cold We all know what
summer cold" Is. It's the hardest
kind 10 cure. Often II "nangs on"
through the entire season Take il in
hand right now. A few doses Of one
Minute Cough Cure will set you right
Sure cure for coughs colds, Group, grip.
bronchitis, all throat and lung troubles.
Absolutely safe Acts AZ once. Children
like IL. lone Minute Cough Cure is the
best cough medicine ever used" saws
j II Bowles, Groveton, y II. Il never
found anything else that acted so safely
and quickly" Bivins Il Rhodes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-05-23
Fatally Injured.

Battle Creek. May 20. William II.
Cramer. aged 81 and unmarried, was
riding on top of a Michigan Central
box car en- route 10 Marshall. when
he fell under the cars and had his
right arm and right leg smashed. He
lived but three hours after reaching
the Nichols hospital here.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-05-23
Mndc Money for the stntc.

Lansing. May l9.-Inspector hudson
has filed his quarterly report with the
board of state auditors. IL shows that
$1,000 Will be turned into the treas
ury for the quarter ending March 81,
over and above the expenses Of in
speeding Illuminating oils i'm the state.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-05-23
Place for n veteran.

Lansing, May 20.-Gov. Bliss has
appointed David Blair, of Owosso,
county agent for Shiawassee county,
TO succeed Henry VI. King, deceased.
In this appointment GOV. Bliss fol-
lowed his usual rule and appointed
a veteran of the civil war.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-05-23
VIII Meet In Detroit.

Detroit, May 2O.-The annual con
yention of the Catholic Knights and
Ladies Of America will open in De
troit Tuesday, May 81, and continue
three days. James II. Crumley, of 666
Fourteenth avenue. who is the SUI
preme president OF the order, says
about $50 delegates will be in attend
ance The convention will be held
at the Hotel Cadillac.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-05-23
Wants Others 70 Know.

II have used DeWitt's little Early
Risers for constipation and torpid liver
and they are all right. am glad 70 in.
dorse them for think when We find a
good thing We ought 10 let Others know
~, writes Alfred Heinze, Quincy, Ill.
They never grippe or distress sure, safe
pills. Bivins * Rhodes.