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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-20
PITCHED BATTLE WITH BANDITS.
They Completely Terrorized an Ohio
Town,

Elyria, O., Nov. 15.-Marshal
Henry Krohm was seriously shot and
an unknown burglar had his head
blown off in battle here early yes.
terday during a fight with four rob.
bers. who completely terrorized the
town. The gang stole horses and
rigs. entered several houses AID shot
recklessly In wild charge down the
main street of the town
j. II. Baird was awakened by burg
lars in his house. He got up and saw
two masked men standing on either
side of his bed. Drawn revolvers;
were pointed at his head, but in spite
of this he jumped from the bed and
grappled with the intruders. In the
darkness they broke away and fed
from the house. The burglars then
entered the home of Town Marshal
Krohm, who opened fire upon them.
When he had shot three times, one of
the robbers, who had jumped into a
buggy, got out and began blazing
away at the marshal. At the third
shot the latter fell with bullet
through his hips.
Baird, who had in the meantime
arrived at the scene, picked up the
officers gun and continued the firing.
The r.bbers, however, drove rapidly
away.
Baird followed them to the home of
Superintendent w. II. Hitler. of the
Cleveland, Elyria and Western rail
road. Even when Baird again
opened fire on the robbers they
walked into the house of Mr.. Hitler.
after smashing the door. The noise
on the street aroused Hitler ami he
reached for his gun loaded with quail
shot.
A burglar cautiously opened the
door and Hitler blew his head off with
the first dfcharge. The other robber
turned and ran, but Hitler discharged
the second barrel. The robber yelled
and tottered but did not fall. He ran
into the street and disappeared. A
posse was at once formed to pursue
the robbers.
Marshal I,rohm is seriously and
perhaps fatally wounded. 1t is not
known how badly the other robber is
hurt.
The dead robbers linen Is marked
Davis" He had In his pocket
mileage book sold at Oil City, Pa, to-
"Mr. Davis"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-20
THE HAGUE MAY SETTLE 1T.
Question of Payment Of Chinese In.
demnity May Go There.

Washington, Nov. 14.--Considerabl
satisfaction is felt at the state depart
ment at the reported Willingness of
Germany to submit to The Hague trib-
unal the question as to whether the
Chinese indemnity shall be paid on q
silver or gold basis. The PROPOSE
ton to arbitrate this question really
originated with the Chinese govern
ment and while Minister WI refrains
from claiming any credit for the idea,
there is good reason TO believe that 1t
originated with him. China formerly
adhered to The Hague convention, in
which she was not an original partici-
pant, with the express purpose of Sc
curing judicial 'settlement of some of
the many issues arising froom the
boxer uprising. II is certain that
Minister WI sought the aid OF Score.
tary Hay in bringing the powers to ac-
cept this plan. Secretary Hay looked
upon the plan with favor and agreed
to do what he could properly to con.
vince the other powers interested.
III Germany has accepted the propo-
sition. there is good ground for the be-
lief that 1t will prevail. But, of course,
there must be practically unanimous
agreement, and it is pointed out that
England and Japan, the two powers
that scaled their indemnity claims
down much more severely than did
the Other powers, feel that they would
not recoup their actual expenditures
on account of the boxer rebellion IL
they should consent to accept settle
ment on a silver basis.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-20
COULD NOT STAND REMoRsE.
After a Lifetime Of Rectitude Ger
hard PruIi Went Wrong.

kanawhs, Nov. 14.-Gerhard Prull.
wealthy German farmer living near
here. committed suicide by taking hog
cholera cure containing arsenic and
strychnine. The coroner's inquest re-
vealed letters left by Prull in which
he claimed that he had, while drink
ing, been induced to enter into a con-
spiracy with Paul Knaack and A. A.
Lien to defraud creditors of knaack,
and that remorse for his action led to
Prull's suicide. There was corrobora.
tive evidence of Prulls statement and
Knaack and Lien were arrested. Lien
was released under $1,000 bonds and
Knaack is still in custody.
Knaack owed about $500 here and
at Corwith, and also owed $416 farm
rent. 1t is alleged he returned to Lien
5000 in old notes which had been paid
and signed notes for $500 in favor of
Prull. He also gave a bill of sale to
Prull for $1,000 as security. An auc-
ton sale was held and other creditors
attached ,ae proceeds, about $1,000.
Knaack confesses to the falsity of the
notes.
The coroner's jury returned a YER
dict that Prull came to his death by
suicide. He was worth about $4,000.
He was widower with eleven chill
dren. He formerly lived in Butler
county
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-20
GAMBLERS ARRESTED.
Mayor Caldwell Leads a Raid On
Sioux CITY Resorts.

Sioux City, Nov. 15.-Mayor Cald-
wen and Chief of Police Davenport
made the first gambling raid to be
made under the new city gambling or.
dinance yesterday. AS result Patsy
Magner. Fred Rodda, John Hopkins.
Gus Brown and Elmer Dunning, five of
the most noted gamblers in the city,
are under arrest. A warrant issued for
search. of the alleged gambling joint
where tho men were supposed to oe
holding out failed to reveal anything.
The proposed raid had been talked
about since the night before and the
supposition is that the gamblers got
the tip" The information was sworn
out by Sam Marks, a Jewish auctioneer,
who claims he was run up against u
brace faro game and was mulcted of
s110. The raid and the new gambling
ordinance is the result of the anti.
gambling crusade in Sioux City to
which the republican administration
pledged itself before election.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-20
ATTEMPT TO KILL
KING OF BELG|ANs|
Italian Anarchist Named Ru-I
bino Fires Three Times
at Royal Carriage.
THE SHOTS WERE HARMLESS
Rubino Makes n Confession to Police and
Tells of His Anarchistic Belief-Chose
Leopold because of HIS Treatment Of
Princess stephanie.

Brussels, Nov. 17.-Three shots were,
fired at the king OF the Belgians yes
terday as he was eeding to the
cathedral to attend a to deum in,
memory of the late Queen Maria Hen
rietIa. No one was hurt
The man who fired tie shots is an
Italian. He stood in front of the
Bank of Brussels, on the Rue Royale.
The other chambers in his revolver
proved to be blanks. so it is presumed
those fired were equally harmless.
The man was Immediately arrested
and Inc police had some difficulty in
rescuing him from the hands of the
crowd. He gave the name of Rubino.
The royal cortege consisted of sew
eral carriages, besides that OF the
king. containing the Count and Coun-
tess OF Flanders, Prince and Princess
Albert of Flanders. the Princess Glenn
entine and aides de camp and ladies OF
honor.
Rome, Nov. 1.-THE ministry of the
interior mas established the identity OF
the assailant of King Leopold. His
name is Gennerro Rubino and he is de-
scribed In their records as an adj
vanced socialist. He was condemned
to long Term of Imprisonment for
stealing at Milan in 1893, but he ef-
fected his escape to England, where
he is supposed to have imbibed his
anarchistic principles.
His father was patriotic COM
munal councillor, out Rubino, while
serving in the army was condemned
to five years detention for writing q
newspaper article on proscript lines.
These are the only criminal records
that have been found against him.
Since leaving Italy he has resided
continuously in Scotland and England,
first in Glasgow and afterwards In
London. Some years ago he was &C.
cused of bribery by his anarchist
friends. and expelled from their ranks.
Brussels, Nov. 17.-According to some
reports. Rubino, in the course Of his
examination before the magistrate. de-
clared that he selected King Leopold
for his attack on account Of the ma.
iesty's inhuman conduct towards his
daughter. Princess Stephanie. at the
time of her mothers death and he also
wished to show to the anarchists in
London who doubted his loyalty that,
while they only talked. he acted. He
would have killed King Edward. he
added. but for the strong feeling Of the
English people in favor of the mon
arch.
Rome. Nov. 1.-THE pope. King Vic
tor Emmanuel and Premier Zanardelh
have sent kilograms of congratulation
to the king Of the Belgians on his es-
cape from assassination. It appears
that Rubino has brother who is also
an anarchist.
Washington. Nov. H.-Secretary
Hay called at the Belgian legation yes-
terday to express 10 the officials there
the regret over the attempt on the life
of the king of Belgium an. to extend,
the CONGRATULATIONS OF the people of
this country over the kings escape
from harm.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-20
OIL PEOPLE COMPROMISE.
Pay Nearly $4,000 to the Nashua
PaFtv

Nashua, Nov. ia settlement has
been made by the Standard OIL com
pany wherein Herman Moon received
$4,000 and Henry Makaben $4,000 for
damages in suits brought against the
company for the loss OF lives of loved
ones who it IS thought sacrificed their
lives by the carlessness of the com
pany. Several weeks ago three fatal
accidents occurred here, caused by the
using of kerosene oil mixed with gaso-
line. Most Of the merchants of this
city buy their oil of the ,tandard Oil
Company. Prior to the accident a
mistake was made in filling the big
supply tank at Charles City and about
1,400 gallons of gasoline were poured
into 1t. To Offset the danger the tank
was filled with light grade of kero-
sene, the extreme carelessness or ig-
norance Of which was demonstrated in
the loss of three lives.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-20
BANK FORCED TO WALL.
Deposits Amounting to $3,5oo,ooo Are
Involved

Boston, Nov. 15.-The Central Ma.
tional bank of this city did not open
troller of the currency having ordered
the bank examiner to close its doors
and take charge OF its business.
, Just before o'clock the following
notice was posted on the banks
doors:
CLOSED by order of the comptroller
Of the currency"
Inquiry at the bank elected the in
formation that the comptroller had
ordered Bank Examiner Neal to take
charge as temporary receiver. No
one could be found who had authority
to discuss the condition of the bank.
The deposits in the bank are 49,.
100000.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-20
RAILROAD YARDS coNoEsTED.
Worst Freight Blockade In History Of
CHICAGO Exists.

Chicago, Nov. 17.--Never In the
history of Chicago during a big strike
was .Aere such a congestion Of freight
in the railroad yards of the city as
there is at the present time. The
shortage of cars and motive power, OF
which tie roads and shippers have
been complaining for months has be
come more and more pronounced in
view OF the vast increase In traffic due
to the moving of crops until now an
unprecedented condition exists.
Shipments of all kinds are days be-
hind and the freight Offices are fairly
deluged with urgent requests from
shippers that their goods be traced to
learn what has become of them. So
numerous have 4hese demands become
that the local freight agents associa-
ton is urging shippers to forbear from
making inquiries unless goods are per-
ishable or have been delayed more
than a week. THE delay in getting
merchandise out }of Chicago is said by
wholesalers to be the most serious
ever known here.l
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-20
REVELATIONS MADE DAILY.
Destruction by Santa Maria Volcano
Greater than First Announced.

New York, Nov. 17.--Astonishing
revelations of great loss of life and
property caused by the eruption of the
Santa Maria volcano are being made
daily, says cablegram to the Herald
from Gua,ems-a City under date Of
November 8, transmitted by way Of
San Salvador. Eruptions continue.
Many hundreds Of human beings
perished and the destruction of prop.
erty is considered greater than that in
the island of Martinique by the erup.
ton of Mont Pelee.
All of the estates in the neighbor.
hood Of the volcano are buried under
volcanic ashes, which reached to the
tops of houses.
The richest coffee estates are com.
pletely ruined. The principal losers
are the large coffee planters, mostly
United States citizens and Germans,
whose properties are ruined.
Two or three new eraters have been
formed on the side of the volcano.
There was no eruption from the sum.
init.
Pumice and ashes were carried
chiefly in the southern and western
directions. The sea had a coating of
volcanic material extending for many
miles. The loss of the coffee crop,
which is Guatemalas principal export,
has completely demoralized commerce
and the government finances greatly.
The national paper currency, which
is the only circulating medium. has
fallen to Z cents gold for one paper
dollar.
Prices for all necessaries have risen
to prohibitive figure for many per-
sons. The authorities are trying to
usual prices, but the condition of af
fairs is such that business is entirely
paralyzed. =
Violently worded hand bills and pos.
ters are being posted.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-20
RACING ASSOCIATION IS SUED.
David Williams Of Manson Asks
Damages.

Manson, Nov. 15.-David Williams,
one of the city police officers, through
his lawyer, M. e. Mack, has sued the
Fort Dodge Racing Association for
100000 damages for an injury to
his wife last September while in at
tendance at the races. Mrs. Williams
was sitting in the amphitheater, OPP,
posite the band stand when some
person occupying the stand threw or
kicked an empty beer bottle which
fell striking Mrs. Williams in thehead.
rendering her insensible in which
condition she was taken to the home
of friend. Several days after she
was brought to her home in this city
where she lay in precarious condi.
ton for a number of weeks, but is
now very slowly rallying FROM the
injury. Her physicians fear that
permanent nervous condition will be
the result. From her former weight
of 165 she now weighs only 132
pounds.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-20
SHOT AT nER SUCCESSOR.
Mrs. Garrett Claims Their step-Mother
Mistreated Her Children.

Ottumwa, Nov. 14.-Mrs. Josephine
Garrett was arrested for firing two
shots at the present wife of her for.
mer husband. The prisoner charges
that her children have been maltreat.
ed by their stepmother. She begged
for another chance to kill the step.
mother and stolidly declared that she
would kill her successor in the Garrett
family II it were the last thing she
ever did. She was held to the grand
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-20
eAecock OUT OF RACE.
Looks Now as II Cannon Would Be
Speaker.

Milwaukee. Wis. Nov. 1.-THE
the Fifty-eighth congress decided to
support the candidacy OF Joseph G.
Cannon of Illinois for the speaker.
ship. This action was taken after the
delegation had unanimously offered
its earnest support to Joseph w. Bah.
cock of the Third district of Wiscon.
sin. Mr.. Babcock, however. declined
to be a candidate and advocated unan-
imous support of Mr.. Cannon.
Washington, Nov. 1.-THE news OF
Congressman Babcock's decision not
to enter the speakership race after
having received the endorsement of
the Wisconsin delegation created
much surprise in Washington. The
feeling prevails In Washington that
the action of Babcock. who would
have developed more strength in the
east than Cannon. makes certain the
election OF Cannon. In fact 1t is now
believed there will be no other can.
didate, as the west is certain to be
for him.
Congressman Hepburn, when inter.
viewed. said that Mr.. Cannon would
In all probability be chosen speaker.
The reason batcnelors don't marry
is probably because they believe that
misfortunes pever come singly. A
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-20

A Russian nobleman has written to
THE New York board of health express
ing his desire to marry some American
girl who has at least $4,000. Does
he think these international mar.
riages have become so bad that they
have to be governed by the authori-
ties who look after contagious dis.
eases?
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-20
Former Iowan is INDICATED.

Sioux City, Nov. 15.-The South De
Eota soluiers' home board has com.
pleted its investigation of the admins.
tration of Commandant Lucas Of the
soldiers home at Hot Springs, The
majority report finds Lucas not guilty
OF the charge that he embezzled funds
Of deceased soldiers. The minority re-
port concludes:
I'VE Lelieve that the evidence in the
case is of sufficient bearing to induce
us to request the resignation Of Col
onel Lucas as commandment OF this sol
diers' home"
Three members signed the majority
report and two the minority.
Politeness is generally paid back
In its own coin.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-20

The Missouri farmer who sent 50
for a fire escape and received Bible
might prosecute on the ground that
the other fellow secured money under
false pretenses-if he could prove that
there isn't going to be a fire.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-20
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Pearl Antrim Stabbed.

Sioux City, Nov. 15.-Pearl Antrim,
barber, was seriously stabbed In a
Fourth street ~ William Donahue, an
employee OF the Cudahy Packing com.
pany. Donahue ran pocket knife
into him three times, one of the cuts
being Just below the heart. Antrim's
condition, is still very critical and he
may die, Donahue was arrested and
released this afternoon under $1,000
bonds. The fight was caused over
matter Of room rent.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-20
MINISTER AINTga RESIGNS.
Leslie combes Is promptly Chosen
His Successor.

Warrington. Nov. 13.--W. Godfrey
Hunter rendered his resignation as Y.
s. minister to Guatemala. The presi.
dent has acceT5fed the resignation and
has appointed {Leslie Combes, at pres.
ent u. s. pen4ion agent at Louisville
to succeed DR.. Hunter. DR.. Hunter 10
also minister to Honduras and Mr..
Combes win likewise assume that po-
sition.
DR.. Hunter has had stormy career
in Central America ever since he went
.here in 18Th 1t is assumed that he
has at last be}tone tired Of the strug-
gie for 1t is Known hat for some time
he has contemplated resigning. The
place PAYS $50. 900 a year.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-20

Grand Duke Paul Alexandrovitch,
the cars uncle, has been dismissed
from the Russian army for marrying
the Baroness Pistolkoff. Evidently
they have no sense of the fitness Of
things in Russia. What could be more
natural than that of soldier should
love his Pistolkoff?
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-20
Death Of a Boy.

oskaloosa, Nov. 13.-Asa Ferguson.
10 years of age, of Union mills, was
morning with a bullet through his
brain. He went hunting alone yester-
day. The case is a mysterious one,
many believing that he must have fall
len the victim to foul play or to the
bullet OF some hunter.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-20

Western book agents have formed
union, and will try to get into the
American Federation of Labor. Don't
worry, they'll get in all right, even If
they find it necessary to insert a foot
in the crack of the door.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-20

Mr.. Van Allen of Newport, says
England is the only place for a gen
tleman to live. If he intends this as
hn explanation of his presence in this
country, all right; otherwise, it does
not matter.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-20

Germany is disposed to laugh heart
fly over Andrew Carnegie's proposed
United States of Europe" A Scotch
joke equal to the provocation of mirth
in a German is certainly a most extra
ordinary incident.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-20
IowA's BIG DAILY is OF AGE.
Des Moines News Celebrates its 21st
Birthday.

Des Moines Nov. 1.-THE Des
Moines Daily News celebrated its
21st birthday on Sunday. The News
now has over $500 circulation and is
rapidly approaching the 10000 mark.
1t has the largest circulation of any
newspaper in the world published in
a city of less than 100000 population.
The subscription price of the Daily and
Sunday News is only $1.50 year.
$1.00 for mos. so cents for 6 mos,
SOC for mos, and every subscription
IL stopped when the time Is out.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-20

Z A Kansas City boy who had fallen
in love with Little Eva" ran away
with an Uncle Tom" show. This is
lerhaps the worst disgrace that
could happen even to a Kansas City
family.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-20

The new cruisers of our navy may
rot get into battle as quickly as the
speedier vessels of some other coun.
tries, but they will stay longer after
they arrive.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-20

A Maryland man was shot to death
the other day by hunter. The lat
ter mistook his victim for a wild
turkey That surely is adding insult
20 injury.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-20

There is a discussion on now as to
what Noah and his family ate on the
ark. Noah probably saw to it that
more than two chickens were taken
aboard.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-20

In Wisconsin BARRIERS are arrested
for shaving men on Sunday. In some
places there are BARRIERS who should
BE arrested for shaving men on week
days.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-20

That man who confessed to muir
der he didn't commit shows that some
men just can't help lying.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-20

Great fortunes are misfortunes,"
declares Uncle Russell Sage. They
are misfortunes which nobody is in
any hurry to be rid of, however,
Uncle Russell least of all.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-20

Nine. Duse has been compelled to
take a rest. What an exhausting lot
of plays the leading actresses have
this season. Dishwashing and scrub
bling are as nothing in comparison.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-20

1t is claimed that ]. Pierpont Nor,
gan has made $42,O00,0O0 SO far this
year, in spite of the fact that he has
been of a good deal and refused to
work overtime.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-20

Wall street and women were the
cause of the downfall of the former
private secretary to Gov. Murphy of
New Jersey. No man can stand up
against that combination long.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-20

There is a general impression that
the man who offered to do the William
Tell act and then lost his life was des-
tined to meet the foolkiller sooner or
later.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-20

The Connecticut bull that got drunk
on apple mash and broke his neck in
charging tree, had no more sense
tnan lots of people.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-20

An English syndicate is forming a
cotton trust in Mexico, so, you see,
some of them get away from New
Jersey after all.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-20

SiXty-four divorces were granted in
A.. New York one day recently. and a
whole lot of people were left unsatis'
fed even then.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-20

The st. Paul postoffice officials have
pair of garters which were lost in
transit. We had not supposed that
garters were mail matter.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-20

The report that Gen. Corbin is
writing a book with the alluring title
me n Kaiser BiIl' lacks verihcation,
but it may be true.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-20

This is above all a reading age,
but how many people read the BIZ
ble?" Ssh-h.-Boston Journal.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-20

A comb has been invented that will
rot tumble out OF the hair. Most
combs would stay put If they were not
bothered.