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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-02
MAcLAY HAS QUIT.
Formal Discharge by the officer In
Command.


New York, Dec. 27.-Edgar Stanton
Maclay. who refused to resign as
special laborer in the office of the
general storekeeper of the navy yard.
was summarily discharged yesterday.
Maclay went to the navy yard as u.s.
ual and prepared to resume mis- duties.
Pay Director Putnam went to Mac
lays desk, read him the telegram of
dismissal received from Washington
and told him that he was dismissed.
Maclay left the yard Immediately.
Washington, Dec. 27.-The civil SER
vice commission has notified Edgar s.
Maclay, the historian recently employ
ed in the Brooklyn navy yard. that
his removal from his position at that
place was not In violation of the civil
service act. This notification is con-
tanned in letter written to Mr.. Mac
lay by President Proctor. Of the COM
mission. and is in reply to an inquiry
from him. The letter follows:
"Mr. Edward S. Maclay. Office Of the
general storekeeper, Navy Yard. New
York. Sir: The commission is in re-
ceipt of your letter Of December "a,
1901, asking its opinion upon the fol-
lowing questions:
Has the president OF the United
States any authority under the laws
governing civil service to demand
the resignation of civil service en-
ploye In the classified list?
Has the president the authority or
power to cause the dismissal of any
civil employee without preferring
charges in writing and giving said en-
ploye an opportunity In which to make
a defense?
I'm response you are informed that
it is contrary to the practice of the
commission to undertake to answer
hypothetical questions. Your separa-
tion from the service, according to
the facts in your case as they appear
ed in the public press. was made up
on the order of the secretary of the
navy, in whom the power of removal
rests. The demand for your resig.
nation, followed by your removal. up
on the direction of the president.
through the secretary of the navy, was
not in violation of the civil service act,
and rules, in view Of the well known
facts In your case.
1.-The object of the rule requiring
notice and a hearing was to prevent
political removals upon secret charg
es. No issue of this kind is involved
in your case. Very respectfully,
John r. Proctor, President"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-02
CONTROVERSY is REoPENEp
Argentine's Minister Withdraws Agree
ment to the Protocol.

Washington. Dec. 30-Omcial ad.
vices received in diplomatic quarters
here indicate that the Chile-Argentine
controversy is again opened. Accord
ing to these advices the peace protocol
referring the whole subject to arbitra-
ton was signed at Santiago three
days ago. But the action of the Argen-
tine minister in placing his signature
to the document seems to have caused
resentment at Buenos Ayres. both
among the prominent officials and the
people. Accordingly. the Argentine
minister informed the Chilean foreign
Office that he was unable to concur in
all of the terms which had been agreed
upon heretofore and signed. In par.
ticular. he specified two points on
which the Argentine government re,
fused to subscribe: first, the with
drawal of police from the Ultima Es-
peranza province. and second, the sub,
mission to King Edward VII of Eng,
land. The formal refusal of Argentine
to sign has not yet been submitted,
but the informal statement of the
minister to the Chilean foreign office
is regarded as serious interruption.
II not a termination Of the proposed
settlement
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-02
NEW BID BY PANAMA.
Reduction In Sale Price May Affect the
Canal Chances of Nicaragua.

SdUdt SUdHCCS VI TNfSdfd9dds
Chicago, Dec. 2S.-Walter Wellman
wires the RecordHerald from Wash
ington as follows:
1T may be Panama after all. AS
soon as the holidays are over and con-
gress returns to town the battle of
the canals is expected to rage with
great fury. Nicaragua still has the
advantage, but it is not to be per-
mitted to carry off the honors without
a struggle. Panama is developing I'M
looked-for strength.
"A private telegram from Paris indi-
Gates that the new Panama Canal COM
pany is prepared to submit to the
United States definite offer of sale
at the value set by the Walker COM
mission, namely. s40,000,000. II the
Panama company does submit such an
offer and includes in it all its property
of whatever description, there is at
least chance that the strong tide now
running in favor of Nicaragua may be
stemmed. II the French company
makes another blunder and asks any
higher figure than $40.000.000 it will
get nothing and the canal at Nicar-
aqua will be authorized.
''In the house 1t is not believed Pan
anna at any price would receive con-
sideration. The house is set for Mic
aragua, and apparently nothing can
change its view at this late hour.
But in the senate strong Panama
party is developing. Influential SEN
ators say privately to your correspond
ent that they are convinced that Pan
anna is by long odds the better route.
and II any offer to sell at the COM
missions valuation is received they de-
clare 1t will receive favorable consid-
Grafton at the hands of the senate.
THE most important development
OF the day is the discovery that the
isthmian canal commission, of which
Admiral Walker is president, may be
induced to change its recommendation
from the Nicaragua to the Panama
route.
Il am able to say that If the French
company submits an offer of sale at
s40.000.000. and that offer is referred
by the president to the commission.
as 1t probably will be. the chances
are In favor of reversal of its atti-
tude by the commission. This state
ment is made upon the highest au-
thority."
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-02
SHAW TO ENTER CABINET
HIS APPOINTMENT ANNOUNCED
BY PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT.
Further Announcement Made that Sac
retarv Wilson Will Stav In Office

furtner Announcement MADE that SEC
rotary Wilson Will Stay in Office.
Washington, Dec. 26.--It was an
nounced authoritatively last evening
that Gov. Leslie M. Shaw. of Iowa.
would be appointed secretary of the
treasury to succeed Secretary Lyman
j. Gage. There will be no change in
the office of secretary OF agriculture.
Secretary Wilson, also of Iowa, con-
tinuing to retain that portfolio. The
date of transfer of the treasury de-
partment will depend upon the mutual
convenience of the outgoing and in
coming secretary, Mr.. Gage having
signifled an entire willingness to re-
main at the head of this department
until such time as it may be agree
able to his successor to take hold.
Governor Shaw will be indicted into
his new Office some time in January.
1t has been known for two or three
days that Governor Shaw was slated
for appointment to succeed Secretary
Gage, but 1t was not until today that
the Iowa executive accepted the ten.
der made to him.
The definite announcement Of Gov.
Shaw's selection for the position Of
secretary of the treasury gave the
greatest satisfaction to the Iowans
resident here. They regard him as a
man equipped for the place and feel
confident the appointment will give
genral satisfaction. Secretary Wilson
voiced these sentiments when asked
about Governor Shaw last night and
he added that the governor was bet
ter known to the people east Of the
Mississippi river than any man west
of the Mississippi on the question of
finance.
To Senator Dolliver Of Iowa. whose
relations with Governor Shaw have
been close, his selection for the treas
ury portfolio gave the greatest pleas
ure. Tho governor" he said, has
demonstrated by speeches delivered
before chambers of commerce and
banking associations of the United
States a profound knowledge of the
theory and mechanism of our banking
and currency system. He Is not only
a student of these question but has
been for many years successful
banker. In selecting him the presi-
dent undoubtedly acted in a great
measure upon his personal familiar
ity with Governor Shaw's abilities in
dealing with the special subjects that
belong to the treasury department.
His appointment will be especially
gratifying to the people of Iowa, and.
indeed, the whole west. and l have
no doubt satisfactory to the great
business and commercial interests
of the United States"
Dubuque, Dec. Ex-senator Allison
spoke as follows regarding the ap-
pointment of Governor Shaw to the
treasury portfolio: "The appointment
is a most excellent one. Governor
Shaw has given close attention to
financial questions, and has discussed
these questions in many states with
great ability. He has a wide knowl-
edge of public affairs, has shown abil-
ity in administration as governor of
Iowa, is able. alert and Industrious in
every respect and is well equipped for
the position of secretary of the treas
ury. This appointment will be well
received in Iowa and the country, and
will justify the choice made by the
president"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-02
THE NEWS in IOWA
REPORT IS DISAPPOINTING.
Major Turner Recommends Four
Troop Post.


Major Turner Recommends Four
Troop Post.
Des Moines, Dec. 30.-Major Turner,
engineer in charge of the work of
construction at Fort Des Moines, has
forwarded his recommendations and
reports to the war department at
Washington, together with all his
papers, in anticipation of being re-
called and assigned to other duty as
requested by him some time ago.
The substance OF his recommends
tons have been given out and will
prove disappointment to the people
of Des Moines. He recommends that
the total cost of improvements, in
Guiding grading. buildings. rifle ranges,
sewerage, etc, be not to exceed $685.
900, and that the post be equipped for
four troops of cavalry of eighty-five
men each instead of for a regiment
of cavalry, which would necessitate
providing for about 1,400 people.
II has been the understanding of the
people of Des Moines from the outset
that Fort Des Moines was to be a
regimental post and that the buildings
would be Ell ected to provide for twelve
troops instead of four 1t was with
this understanding that the citizens
of Des Moines contributed forty
thousand dollars to purchase the
four hundred acres OF land that
have been decided to the government as
a site for post, and 1t was with a
regimental post in view that all nego-
tiations with the water company have
been carried on.
1t is the opinion of members of the
committee that the war department
will not recede from its order of some
months ago making this regimental
post, and that sufficient pressure will
be brought to bear on the department
to secure a full regimental post for
Des Moines
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-02
AGAIN INDICTED.
Appanoose County Officials Once
More in Trouble.


More in Trouble.
Centerville, Dec. 27.-Sheriff G.. u.
Clinic, Deputy Sheriff Thomas Clinic
and Justice of the Peace James Zim-
norman were each presented Christ
mas presents by the grand jury
last evening in the way of indictments
for acts of a criminal nature. Sheriff
Clinic was especially well rememb-
cred as there were three indictments
found against him, one in conjunction
with Justice Zimmerman for conspir-
acy, one for gaining money under false
pretenses, and one for perjury. The
indictment against Deputy Thomas
Clinic is also for perjury. Both per
jury indictments are founded upon aft
davits made in the application Of the
state to suspend Clinic from the Office
which was heard at the last term of
court. The Clinic boys made aft
davit of certain things which were al
lodged to have happened In the
clerks office the evening after the
first indictments were found against
Clinic last fall. The conspiracy in
dictment and the Indictment for OBJ
tanning money under false pretenses
are founded upon the alleged unlaw-
full transactions in committing tramps
and collecting fees therefor.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-02
AvERrs ALL DANGER OF WAR
Agreement Between Chile and Argen.
tina Hailed In Washington.

agreement Between Chile ana Ar9en-
tina Hailed in Washington.
Washington, Dec. 2S.-Peace has
been preserved in South Africa as a
result of the signature by Chile and
Argentina of the protocol for arbitra-
ton of the dispute between them.
This Is the opinion of Minister Will
son at Santiago and of administration
and pan-American diplomats. Senior
Garcia Merou, the Argentine minister.
received this dispatch from Senior Al
corta. the Argentine minister of for
eign affairs:
"The pending incidents with Chile
have been solved by agreement directly
with the government of that country
and In satisfactory form. Chile gives
explanation Of the opening of roads
through the disputed territory. and
both governments agree to withdraw
the police forces which they have
maintained In the territory in contro-
versy, situated near the inlet of VI
TINA Esperanza."
The state department received q
message from Mr.. Wilson confirmatory
of that sent by Senior Alcorta and
adding that, In his opinion. war had
been averted.
Argentina, according to Minister Me-
rou, has sacrificed much In agreeing
to withdraw her police in the Ultima
Esperanza territory, which is in dis
pute. as It had been considered Ar
gentine territory.
Senior Infante, the Chilean charge
d'affaires, saw ".''e's support OF ~
principle ton Is estab
rcfor ~
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-02
Vermont is not one of the great and

Vermont is not one Of the great and
growing states Of the union. Its pop
ulation increased only per cent from
1890 to 1900. and the total is only S4S.-
GAL. But the Green mountain folks
are thrifty, as their savings banks
show. Deposits in these institutions
increased 80 per cent during the past
decade. They average nearly 500 for
every man, woman and child in the
state, the whole amount on deposit be-
ing $40,2O9, 059.23. OF this total $685.
415,771 are the savings of 107,695 resi-
dents of Vermont, the balance of about
$7,000.0Oo being deposited by 1886
non-residents.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-02
DEFINITE PRICE is MADE.
Panama Canal Company Anxious to
Sell Holdings.

Paris. Dec. BON. Lampre, secre-
tary general OF the Panama Canal
company, sailed for New York on the
French line steamer L'Aquitaine, from
Havre. He will confer on his arrival
in the United States with number
of the Panama company's representa-,
tives. and overtures for the sale of
the canal property to the United
States will then he renewed.
In view of the doubt existing In
the United States regarding the price
the Panama Canal company's repre-
sentatives intend to ask for the prop
erty. the correspondent of the Associ.
ated Press made inquiries from the
best sources of information on that
subject. and is enabled to say that the
prices will be approximately 100000.
900. This figure cannot yet be given
as the exact one. because the company
has not yet come to a definite deci-
sion, but 1t will not be appreciably
higher. The isthmian commissions
full report Is now in the possession of
the Panama company and its valua-
lions will be studied in detail.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-02
The DoyIe.eurns Case Again.

Council Bluffs. Dec. 30.-In the
District Court Saturday the attorneys
for James Doyle filed a motion for
judgment in the suit of Doyle against
James f. Burns for s43S.748, in addi-
tion to the s446,922 allowed by the
jury In its verdict. The demand for
the additional sum is made on the
ground that the jury in its answer to
special interrogatories found that a
mining partnership agreement or con-
tract existed between Doyle and
Burns. and that this finding establishes
the right of Doyle to a share in the
Portland company's stock issued for
the Devils Own claim, as well as for
the Bobtail No. 2, and Tidal Wave
claims. in spite of the jury's refusal
to include the DEVILS Own In its YER
dict. The additional amount demand
ed by Doyle added to the amount al
lowed by the jury. aggregates $685.
671.63.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-02
PEACE PLANS FAIL.
Recent Boer Meetings are Meant to
Prolonq War.

New York, Dec. 24.-The Daily
News special correspondent in South
Africa states that the peace move
ment among the Beers has broken
down. and that the object of recent
meetings was to make fresh plans for
continuing the campaign, according
to the Tribune's London cores
pondent. A descent on Natal through
the Drakensburg is contemplated.
DeWet is to be the chief actor in this
move, and General Botha will cooper
ate with him from the north. The
correspondent adds the surprising
information that Swat duplicity has
resulted in arms, ammunition and cor
respondence from Europe getting
across the border and that the Beers
are well mounted and provisioned.
New York. Dec. 24.-According to
the Tribune's London correspondent
a dispatch has been received by the
war office from Lord Kitchener for
warding further instances of alleged
murders of natives by the Beers.
Most Of ,sita,s Solely upon ma
horrible ORG %alive kaffir
named FrpH las the driver of
a wagon " 4, = part of British
convoy Co.. |b.d between Pretoria
and Rustenburg a year ago. Two
Beers, it is alleged. wrapped him in
buck sail and piled bags of oats on
them. They then poured parafflne on
the heap and set fire to it.
London, Dec. 24.-Lord Kitchner,
In a dispatch from johannesburg.
dated Saturday. December End. sends
reports Of sharp fighting in the
Orange River and Transvaal colonies.
Two hundred mounted infantry in the
neighborhood OF Beginderyn. were
divided into parties and were search.
ing farms when they were attacked
by three hundred Beers and forty
armed natives under Commandant
Britt. The Beers charged determin-
eddy in overwhelming numbers. Be-
yond the fact that the British casu-
alties were severe no details have been
received.
Lord Kitchner also reports that
during General DeWet's attack on the
British force commanded by Generals
Dartnell and Campbell. at Langberg.
December IS. the Beers charged brave
ly and fought desperately for several
hours. Dewet was driven off with a
loss of twenty men. There were
twelve casualties on the side Of the
British.
On December goth. Mr.. Botha with
800 Beers, surprised Col. Damant's ad-
vance guard at Tafel-Kop. Orange
River colony. The Beers rushed a
kopje commanding the main body and
the guns. but Damant rallied his men
and drove the Beers from the kopje.
The British casualties were heavy.
Damant was dangerously wounded,
two officers and twenty men were
killed and three officers and seven
teen men were wounded. The Beers
left six dead on the field and dis
persed. The British pursued the en-
envy and captured number of pris-
oners. including Commandant Keyter.
Later, the Beers. under flag of
truce, asked permission to remove
their dead. They admitted having
htfried tweufv-seveu mon
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-02
TROOPS HOLD RAILROAD.
Venezuelan Government offends q
German Company.

Willemstad, Island of Curacao. Dec.
30.-(Via Haytien cable. )-Reports re-
ceived here from Caracas say the re-
lations between Germany and Ven
ezuela become more strained every
day. The Venezuelan government sus-
pended traffic on the German railroad
because, in view of the threats of the
insurgents, the company refused TO
transport troops unless the govern
ment guaranteed 1t against losses
which might be sustained by the de-
struction of its road and equipment.
The stations are occupied by the
troops. The German legation at Car
acas has entered an energetic protest
against the governments action in
this connection.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-02

Once upon time Connecticut was
famous chiefly for its blue laws and
its homemade nutmegs. Now it
leads TIP United States in the making
OF brask goods and the world in the
making of ivory goods. 1t is not up
to-date. therefore, to call Connecticut
the Nutmeg state. 1t should be called
the Ivory state.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-02
NEARLY KILLED BY A BRUTE.
Clinton Woman Charged Drunken
Husband With The Crime.

Clinton. Dec 2S-As a result Of
a brawl and spree Mrs. Bernard Nc
Govern of Lincoln township, this
county. lies at the hospital in this city
with three broken ribs and numerous
bruises, which she says were inflicted
by her husband, while in drunken
condition. On complaint of the wo-
man, McGovern has been arrested and
is now a prisoner in the county Jail.
He will be given preliminary hear
ing as soon as his wife. who is now
confined to her bed, is able to appear
In court
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-02

A broken four-foot water main in
New York city was allowed to pour
forth huge volume of water into
Madison avenue for two hours and a
half, flooding Easements for blocks
around and filing the New York Cen
trail tunnel. Finally an assistant en-
gineer was found and shut off the wat
er. Damages will cost an immense
sum. This is another instance of how
the most extensively governed city in
the world gets nothing but incompe.
tence and neglect for its money.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-02

A steamer has reached the port OF
london, England, after no less than
two years and nine months continu-
Gus voyaging on transport service, in
the course of which she has covered
more than 100000 miles. The Wan
dering Jew himself was not a more ac-
tive tramp than this steamer. How
glad the skipper and his crew must be
to find themselves on home shore at
last!
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-02
FOUR HUNDRED DIE IN FIGHT.
General Marin, Colombian Revolution.
arv Leader. Turned Down.

Colon, Colombia, Dec. 2S, via Calves
ton, Texas.-News has been received
here that General Marin. the Colon
bian revolutionary leader. attacked
Honda, IN the Magdalena river, Deem
her 8, with 1900 men. The garrison
consisting of 430 men, fought from 6
a. IN. until 49, 80 p. m. At s a. m. the
garrison received reinforcements num-
bering 200 men. The battle sta ted
on the outskirts of the city and ended
at Caracalla, nine miles from Honda.
Bayonets and machetes were used.
The government forces were victor
ious. Four hundred men were killed
during the battle.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-02
BIG FAILURE AT WEBSTER CITY
Grabschied Clothing Store Has $685.
600 Liabilities; Less Assets.

Webster City. Dec. 28.-The Y.
Grabschied clothing store in this city
mas gone into bankruptcy. The as
sets, including a stock in Waterloo.
Iun jointly by Mr.. Grabschied with
the one here, are about $4,000.
Liabilities are $4,000. Nathan
Grabschied. the proprietor. of these
stores, had formerly gone into bank
ruptcy under the old law. He was
doing business here and in Waterloo
in his wife's name. This is the third
failure in Webster City within eight
rnnpthe
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-02

The Prince and Princess Of Monaco
nave decided to be friendly-though
married. The Princess has vacated
and is building a villa in Algiers, while
the Prince remains with his roulette
tables and his petticoat peccadilloes.
She gets the monthly remittance and
he has peace. while the newspapers are
cheated. What an object lesson to
Holland!
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-02
Roosevelt Wires to Shaw.

Des Moines, Dec. Ex-Governor
Shaw received last evening his first
direct communication from President
Roosevelt on the secretaryship of the
treasury. 1t came by wire and was
as follows:
White House. Washington, d. c..
Dec. 26, 1901.-Hon. Leslie M. Shaw,
Governor of Iowa, Des Moines:l am
delighted to learn that you will accept
the portfolio of secretary of the treas
ury. Have writer.
Theodore Roosevelt,
President
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-02

According to the president of Bryn
Mawr, the fair students at that insti-
tuition are 'bloodthirsty." But then
the president was addressing a Friends
peace conference, and all that she
meant, probably, was that the students
are not so vehement "anti-lmperial-
lists" as she could wish.