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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-23
MORE $1,000 BILLS TRACED.
st. Louis Grand Jury Secures Addi-
tionaI Evidence of Bribery.

st. Louis, April 20-Trace of four
more $1,000 bills was obtained in the
evidence presented Saturday to the St.
Louis grand jury. 1t is stated that
three of the bills were used in connec-
ton with the alum bill legislation in
the senate and the fourth influenced
text book legislation in the house.
This information will be transmit
ted to Attorney General Crow at JEFF
ferson City and the indictments will
be found there
Among the witnesses was Rev Cray
ton S. Brooks, pastor Of the Christian
church at Jefferson City, who began
the Doodle crusade by declaring from
the pulpit that bribery was rampant
in the Missouri legislature. Rev.
Brooks further astounded his audience
by declaring that he knew a man to
whom a $1,000 bill had been paid for
legislative influence. Right on the
heels of this accusation came the
charges of Speaker Whltecotton on
the floor of the house that money had
been used to defeat the text book bill.
Grand jury investigation simuhane-
ously in Jefferson City and st. Louis
resulted.
While Lieut.. Gov. James A Lee is
believed to be in Chicago, nothing
more was learned today as to his ex-
act whereabouts.
Both Mrs. Lee, his wife, and Robert
f. Lee, his brother, declare that Gov.
Lee is away simply for needed rest
and that after he has sufficiently re-
cuperated he will return to st. Louis.
Jefferson City, April 20.-The Cole
county grand Jury has returned four
indictments. three presumably against
state senators for the charged accep-
lance of brides in connection with the
alum bill legislation. Strict secrecy
is maintained and definite information
as to the indictments cannot be OBJ.
tanned. After the indictments were
returned the grand Jury adjourned to
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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-23
Negro Pleads Guilty to Horse Stealing.

Glenwood, April 20.-Charles Smith,
the negro. and George Stewart, who
were arrested by Sheriff Morgan and
charged with stealing horses near NAL
vern, have been indicted by the grand
jury. The negro has pleaded guilty
The white man will fight the case al.
though he was found with the stoler
horses in his possession.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-23
BOXERS SUPPRESSED.
Minister Conger Reports Attempt to
ORGANIZE In District OF Yutfen.

Washington, April 2O.-Minister
Conger reports to the state depart.
ment from Picking under date Of March
IL that an attempt has been made in
the district of Yutien, about 100 miles
west of Picking. to reorganize the Box.
er movement, but was promptly sup
pressed by the energetic action of the
viceroy, the famous Yuan Shi Hi who
stood like a rock against the Boxers
In 1900. Several soldiers lost their
lives in the attempt to arrest the Grim.
inals. In the fight several were killed,
and ten others were arrested, who are
to be beheaded and their heads exhi.
bited where the organization started.
Mr.. Conger says only such prompt and
severe measures will prevent similar
organizations in other localities, and
that ii is hoped and believed Yuan
Shi Hi will continue as he has begun.
The native official report on the up.
rising Is quoted at length. l-
Asuinaldo Signed Order to KIN Otis.
Washington, April 16-While exam
lining an immense quantity of papers
captured from the Filipino insurgents,
Captain John r. M. Taylor of the Four
teenth infantry, acting under the direc-
ton of Colonel Edwards of the depart
ment of insular affairs, few days age
discovered a remarkable document en-
dorsed on the back with direction to
kill Gen. Otis. That endorsement, Cap
tain Taylor insists is In the handwrit
ing Of Aguinaldo, the insurgent chief
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-23

The Boston Herald states editori.
ally that "A woman will stint her
dinner table to save money enough to
buy a hat" Well. q man who In
mean enough to drive his wife to this
extreme has no right to grumble.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-23

1t would be interesting to know the
exact mental condition of the New
York correspondent when he accept.
ed as true the statement that an am
bassador from first class world
power was bribed with twenty cases
OF wine.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-23

A Boston minister has publicly an
nounced the adoption of his third
creed. AS he is not yet an old man,
he may get through the entire list be-
fore he has an opportunity to take
an untrammeled spiritual view of all
creeds and dogmas.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-23

One Of the st. Louis turf invest
ment companies proposes to pay rs
cents on the dollar. This is much
more than the victims had any reason
ment
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-23

A woman in New York offers $50 for
the tip of nose to be grated on her
own. She should exercise great care
in selecting anything that Is offered.
or following her nose in future may
lead her a merry chase.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-23

The Missouri man whose wife is
suing him for divorce on the ground
that he gave her only s12 for clothes
in three years is evidently an admirer
of beauty unadorned.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-23
Addie Bauman in DISCHARGED.

Keokuk, April 2O.--Addie Bauman,
the alleged beautiful burglar" charg-
ed with robbing the McElroy. home
where she was employed as domestic
Of over 500, had her preliminary ex.
animation and was acquitted of the
charge
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-23

Spurred on by the success of his
dinner on horseback, c. X. G. Bill
lings gave luncheon in his new
stable. All the animals appear to
have had a good time.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-23

Russia is going to build canal con-
Meeting the Baltic with the Black sea.
Nicholas II may be said to have both
eyes open on the question of water
works.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-23

DR.. Parkhurst states that all men, in
Guiding himself, are liars For part OF
his assertion, at least. the Doctors
evidence must be taken as perfectly
conclusive.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-23

Kentucky papers are making some
stir over the disappearance of car,
load of whisky in that state. But
the chances are that it went down by
the usual route.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-23

King Alexander of Servia wants to
know what's the use being a constitu-
tional monarch If such a monarch
cant do as he pleases with the con.
stitution.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-23

The state Of Kansas will provide
$500 silver water service for the new
battleship Kansas. Water service in
this connection must not be under.
stood TO mean champagne tubs.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-23

Cuba is rapidly becoming American
lied Her leading statesmen are al
ready getting their photographs and
testimonials in our patent-medicine
advertisements.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-23

Some people sleep in church be-
cause their consciences are quoted by
going there.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-23

Hetty Green has surpassed all Of
the New York milionaires in eccen-
tricity by refusing to pay taxes on
her pet dog.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-23

The man who coined the word
'manywhere" probably needed it to
describe where he had been after
lodge meeting.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-23
Robbers Loot . Postoffiee.

Sioux City, April 16--Crooks from
here robbed the postofiice at lreton
and got away with $3.50 in cash and
$50 worth Of stamps; no clue.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-23

II is hard for a woman to feel Of
Tended at anything man may do II
he can make her believe that her
beauty was responsible for IL.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-23

Launching the cup defender In petit
coats would be as modest as perform
ing on plano with panties on the
legs Of the instrument.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-23

A new book tells How to Make
Money" What people want to know,
however, is how not to get caught
at it..
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-23

Hotel clerks who are already sup
piled will be pleased to learn that dia-
monds have gone up S per cent in
price.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-23

The annual mortality among the
relatives of Office boys comes with
the spring. Play ball!
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-23
pENouNcE COMPULSORY LAW.
Northwestern Iowa Teachers Unani.
mousiy ondemI. the Statute.

WUUsIy UHucTHIs tHc Statute.
Sioux City, April 1.-THE North.
western Iowa Teachers association
yesterday discussed the compulsory
education law. and superintendent all
agreed 1t is a failure. Only one man
had seen any benefit from It. l.. b.
Gerber Of Webster City was applauded
when he declared It injurious and
ought to be repealed because II had
aroused hostility TO public schools and
could not be enforced. Resolutions
will probably be adopted demanding
higher teacher salaries.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-23

Herr Most Is out of prison again.
This would be an excellent time for
him to reform and go to work for
living.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-23

The American woman who wanted
to buy a real, live duke for $125,00o
must be a confirmed bargain hunter.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-23

At all events, it will be some weeks
before Venezuela will be in position
to float another European loan.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-23

The only time some get-rich-quick
turf enthusiasts will know better is
when they are under the turf.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-23

1t is a sign you are growing old
when you read the obituary before
the marriage notices.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-23

Offices are sold officially in China.
We do it less ostentatiously in Amer
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-23

A telegram was received by Cover
nor Cummins asking him to address
the international Good Roads conven-
ton at St. Louis the afternoon of April
20, just preceding the address OF Presi-
dent Roosevelt, Governor Cummins
has consented
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-24
MASTERS LIFE
SAVED BY DOG
Faithful Mastiff Alarms a
Clergyman at Night When
Ruffians Attack His House
SEVERAL SHOTS ARE FIRED
Minister Had Incurred the
Enmity of Rough Citi-
zens Who Sought Revenge

PUEBLO, Colo, Dec. 23.-Rev. ]. N.
Sheridan of the Congregational church
at Bessemer, the steel works suburb,
owes his life to his large mastiff dog
for able and timely assistance in re-
pulsing an attack of ruffians who tried
to invade his home.
Rev. Mr.. Sheridan has been having
a war with a certain rough element and
has shown much boldness in efforts to
suppress bad conduct, and this night
raid on his house is attributed to mem
bers of the gang. Alarmed by the bark
ing of the dog late in the night Sheri-
dan, who had armed himself for the
threatened attacks, found that several
armed men were trying to get the door
open. He ordered them away and was
fired upon. The clergyman returned
the fire and Immediately volley of
shots poured into the house. Several
more shots were exchanged. but in the
darkness no one is known to have been
hit on either side. The enemy with
drew, but some further development of
the persecution is anticipated.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-24

IS THE ISSUE
Two Candidates in the Field
to Succeed General Shafter
as Department Commander

Grand Army men living north Of the
Tehachapi range are receiving many
letters from Southern California in
which the candidacy of Charles Rice
of Riverside for department command
er, to succeed General Shafter, is conf
mended. The encampment will be held
in Los Angeles next April. General y.
W. Barrett, formerly of Los Angeles
but now a resident of San Francisco,
will be supported for commander by
many delegations. 1t is common talk
in Grand Army posts of Northern and
Central California that the south is en-
titled to the honors this year, but it is
added that the comrades dwelling south
of TehachaDi cannot win with two can
didates in the field. Success will read
lily follow a union of forces in favor of
one aspirant.
General Barrett is an old-time South
ern Californian. He was a resident OF
Los Angeles when Governor BUdd ap-
pointed him to the office of adjutant
general AS Bank Commissioner his
appointment was accredited to the
south. He has quite a large personal
acquaintance in Los Angeles, and his
friends there continue to regard him as
a citizen of that city.
General Barrett is a Democrat and
Charles Rice Republican, but political
affiliations are hardly ever considered
in Grand Army contests for leadership.
1t is noted, however. with more regret
than surprise. that in popular elections
both parties turn down the veteran sol
dier.
Politicians take enough interest in
Grand Army affairs to note where the
honors of leadership are bestowed in
Presidential year. General John c.
Black, the national commander, is a
prominent Democratic statesman. Gen
eral Barrett has not yet attained prom
fnence as a statesman, but he has an
excellent record as a soldier in time OF
war and an office-hOlder IN time of
peace.
1t is remarked in Grand Army circles
that General Shafter has displayed en-
ergy and ability as a department COM
mander. He has visited many of the
posts throughout the State and will
visit many others before his term of Of
flee expires.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-24
ONE MORE SUCCESS
FOR CHARLES FROHMAN
MADAME Sherry Wins Plaudits of
London Audience, Although Two
Principals Are Absent.

LONDON. Dec. Madame
Sherry was produced at the Apollo
Theater tonight under the joint man
agement of Charles Frohman and
George Edwardes. Though the play
was heavily handicapped by the alb
sence through illness of two of the
principals, Hilda Moody and Mark
Kinghorn, it went with a swing from
the start to the finish and in no way
disappointed the public, which always
expects good things from this dual
management. Violet Lloyd, Florence
st. John and Louis Bradfield, all of
whom are well known in the United
States, scored conspicuous successes
in their respective roles. Madame
Sherry" may now be considered as an
other addition to Charles Frohman's
successes in London.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-24
WANTS MORE MONEY
TO ARMOR THE SHIPS
Secretary Moody Makes Urgent Re-
quest of Congress for an ApprO-
priatiOn of $4,000. 600

WASHINGTON, Dec 23.-By reason
Of the greater rapidity with which the
new ships for the navy are being ad-
vaneed to completion Secretary Moody
has transmitted to Congress an urgent
request for an appropriation of $1,000
600 for armor and armament to be made
without delay. The last appropriation
made for armor and armament was
based on the amount expended per
month last year which was $139, 70S
Since July last this item has amounted
TO 81, $50 per month. and after Janu-
ary 1 the manufacturers of armor have
notified the department that material
increase is TO be made in their output
Secretary Moody also has asked for
an immediate appropriation OF $500, 900
TO enable payment to be made to Cuba
for the land acquired by the United
States for the Guatanamo naval sta
ton and to inclose the same within a
wall or fence, according to the terms
of the treaty.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-24
WATER SCHEME
KNOCKED OUT
Right of San Francisco to
Have Water Source in the
National Park Is Denied
MIGHT MAR THE BEAUTIES
Unsuccessful Ending of the
Long-FOught Scheme of a
Supply on TuOIumne River

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23.-The Secre-
tary of the Interior to-day refused the
application of the city of San Francisco
for permission to begin the necessary
construction toward obtaining a water
supply from the Yosemite National
Park
The city proposed to expend about
s39, 900, 900 on the waterworks, and had
a hearing before the Secretary of the
Interior some months ago, at which au-
thority TO take the preliminary steps,
so far as they applied to the park, was
asked.
The Interior Departments adverse ac-
tion is based on the fact that the organ
ic act creating the park requires the
government to keep it in its natural
condition.
1t was pointed out that the law un-
der which the application was filed
could grant only temporary privi-
lege which would be revocable at the
Will Of any future head of the depart
ment. The city wished to build dam
at the end of Hetch Hetchy Valley and
convert that valley into a reservoir.
1t was also proposed to dam up the
end of Lake Elenor. The department
holds that such works would obliterate
or deface the natural wonders Of the
park.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-24
PERSONAL.

Attorney W. H. Hatton Of Modesto
is at the Lick
DIR. c. A. Emery of Tuolumne is at
the Occidental
DR.. H. O. Battles of Chicago is reg
istered at the Lick.
DR.. Cary Keith. a capitalist Of Bos-
ton, is at the California.
Colonel NJ. w. Mather. manager of
the Plumbago mine near Nevada City,
is at the Occidental.
Mr.. and Mrs. Parker whitney ar
rived from their home in Rocklin yes
terday and are registered at the Palace.
T. NJ. Scumacher, traffic manager Of
the Oregon Short Line, arrived from
Salt Lake last night and is at the Pal
ace.
John F. Davis. who was recently ap-
pointed Code Commissioner of CalifBr-
mia. has established the Office OF the
commission in the Crossley building Of
this city.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-24
HAZARDOUS LIFE
IN RAILROADINC
Statement Shows That Casual
ties in Accidents Are Greater
Than in Civil War Battles
STATEMENT is SIGNIFICANT
More Than 227 Persons Net
Deaths on the Lines of
Pennsylvania Last Year

HARRISBURG, Pa. Dec 23.-Haz-
ards of railroad life are sharply en-
phasized in the annual report of I. B.
Brown, secretary of the Department of
the Internal Affairs, in which a parallel
is drawn between the casualties among
railroad employees in this State during
the last year and the Union losses on
some of the great battlefields of the
Civil War. The casualties among steam
railway employees in Pennsylvania for
the year covered by the report were 49,,
street railways show a greater number
of casualties during the year than oc-
CURED to the Union army in any one of
the great battles of the Civil War. e.
During the year the number of pas
sepgers killed was Al and injured 1927;
of the employees of the street railway
corporations 21 were killed and 252 in
jured; of other persons 1856 were killed
and 1890 injured, making the total num-
Der of fatal accidents on the lines of
these corporations 227 and the total
number of non-fatal 3059.
In discussing the casualties figures
reported by the various roads, Secre-
tary Brown calls attention to the sig
nificant fact that there was decrease
in the number of employees injured last
year, as compared with the year be-
fore.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-24
RICH MEN FACE
FINANCIAL RUIN
Court Order Levying Assess
ment of S24,OOO,OOO Upon
Asphalt Stock Appals Holders
MILLIONAIRES WILL FIGHT
Liability of Elkins, Crocker and
Latta Alone Amounts to Sum
ApprOXimating S4,000,OOO
special Dispatch to The Call.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 23.-Judge
Kirkpatrick's order for the levy Of
s24. 600 600 assessment upon stockholders
Of the American Asphalt Company
threatens several capitalists Of this and
other cities with financial annihilatlon.
The decree opens way for suits that
may mulct three men-George W. Ell
kins.. George Crocker and William }.
Iatta-in no less a sum than $4,000, OOO
IT is certain that Elkins and Crocker
could survive this blow and still have
a few millions on which to live, but
with William J. Latta the disaster
would be complete Although promi-
nent as a successful promoter, Latta,
according TO repute. is not a rich man,
and the decreed assessment Of $40 up
on each Of his 5000 shares in the de-
funct asphalt trust fOOts UP total
that menaces him with ruin.
F. A b. Widener and his son,
George NJ, are among the hardest hit
Of the original asphalt group. The
father stands TO lose $1,000, 600 and the
son Sl,5OO.0O0.
Whether or not these suits in recov-
cry can be successfully prosecuted re-
mains TO be determined. Receiver Tat
hall is certain that they can, while the
nenaced milIionaires say that they will
night TO the last ditch.
George W. Elkins, George Crocker
and William J. Latta have a special
grievance. They claim to have sur
rendered cash TO the amount of S2,5OO,-
600 and stock worth 81 100000 TO the
Biddle-Cuyler Asphalt Company and to
have received nothing in return. 1t
was taken as an act of restitution and
IL is alleged that Elkins, Crocker and
Latta were guaranteed against fur
ther demands
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-24
FINDING OF BODY SOLVES
MONTERREY COUNTY MYSTERY
Discovery Made by a Hunter Explains
the Strange Disappearance of an
Eccentric Old German


SALINAS, Dec. 23.-Another Monte
rey County mystery has been solved
About twelve months ago an eccentric
old German, John G. Kloughman, who
is also known as John Klarman and
as Dutch john" suddenly disappeared
from his cabin near the Los @urros
mines, where he had been at work. AS
several weeks Of strict search failed
to reveal his whereabout it was
thought that he had been crossed in
something and had walked to Soledad
and taken a train for other parts. He
was almost forgotten. when yesterday
afternoon William Crinkshank, while
out hunting, noticed some clothing in
the bushes just off the trail near
Kl0ughman's cabin and proceeded to
make an investigation. To his horror
he discovered the bones and clothing
of a man and through the latter iden-
titled the remains as those of Dutch
John" The bones were strewn around
as though the body had been torn by
vultures and beasts of prey.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-24
Makes Sensational Discovery of Gold.

GRASS VALLEY, Dec. .23.-Specimens
of gold were found this morning in the
heart of this city which will go thou
sands of dollars to the ton. The dis
covery was made by Leslie Tracy, a
lad employed in the Tidings office.
Tracy was sent into the back yard to
clean up the premises, and while show
cling some trash away struck a chunk
of quartz. It's peculiar look caught his
eye and he washed away the coating of
clay, discovering that the rock was fair
ly yellow with gold. Since then other
pieces have been picked up where the
find was made, and arrangements are
being completed to sink on the ground
to see if a vein exists. The find has
caused great excitement.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-24
Cruiser New York Being CoaIed.

VALLEJO, Dec. 23.-The receiving
ship Independence has supplied 157
men 10 the cruiser New York in San
Francisco harbor. They were taken
down on the tug Unadilla and upon
their arrival at Panama will be dis
tributed among the vessels of the feet
there The navy yard has also sup
piled the New York with 500 tons of
coal, which was towed down on two
barges. Lieutenant Theodore c. Fen
ton has been transferred from the tor
pedo-boat destroyer Paul Jones and
ordered in comand of the destroyer
Preble.