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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-26
CHARGES AGAINST sAMMIs.
Internal Revenue Collector Charged
With Misconduct.


Dubuque, Nov. 23.-Milton Howe Of
Dubuque has filed an affidavit in which
he makes sensational charges against
]. U. Sammis of LeMars, internal rev.
enue collector at Dubuque, and one of
Iowa's most prominent politicians. Mr..
Howe was formerly chief deputy col
lector under Mr. Sammis, until sue
ceeded in that capacity by E. A. Sam
mis-, when he became stamp deputy.
His charges consist of allegations
that Mr.. Sammis, contrary to the
statutes, compelled him to surrender a
portion of his salary as chief deputy
to e. A. Sammis, the collectors broth.
er at teh time when E. p. Sammis was
serving as stamp deputy; also that
he ordered two division deputies to
surrender portions of their salaries
to two other division deputies, but
that this order was never carried out.
Mr.. Howe was chief deputy under
Collector Lothrop from July /, 1890,
to February 10, 1893, and under Col
lector Patterson, who was appointed
by President Mckinley. He continued
in this position under Collector Sam.
mis- until March /, 1903, when e. p
Sammis became chief deputy and Mr.
howe stamp deputy. Mr.. Howe was
relieved from duty on August 81, 1903,
and has issued his affidavit embodying
charges against Collector Sammis, in
consequence.
Howe's charges were Investigated
last September by Special Agent Nc
Coy, of Milwaukee. The evidence TAX
en- tended to exonorate Sammis. The
division Deputies, too, according to
Howe's affidavit, were ordered by
Sammis to equalize their compens-
alton, stating that this action was TAX
en- by them without the collectors
knowledge. Deputy Sammis admitted
having received a portion Of Howe's
salary, but said that it was private
arrangement of which his brother
knew nothing. During the last few
weeks, new evidences of activity in
the internal revenue department have
been evidenced, and it is believed
that the matter is being carefully in
vestigated. Howe threatens to lay the
matter before the president and the
federal grand jury at Dubuque, If the
investigation does not confirm his
charges.
Mr.. Sammis has been prominent for
many years in republican politics in
Iowa, and was only narrowly defeated
for railroad commissioner in the Du-
buque convention four year ago. He
Is also mentioned as a congressional
aspirant.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-26
COLOMBIA WOULD FIGHT.
Colombian Army Stands Ready to
March on Panama.

Colombian Army Stands Ready to
March on Panama.
New York, Nov. 2O.--Oficial reply
was made yesterday. says the Herald's
Bogota. Columbia correspondent under
date Of November Is. to the note OF
United States Minister Beaupre, in.
forming the Colombian government
that Washington had entered into Of
fetal negotiations with the republic
of Panama.
That the Colombians are willing to
fight to maintain their dignity, and IL
possible retake Panama, is shown by
the strong support offered the govern.
ment and the popular approval of Min
lister Rico's stand.
The minister in his note to the
United States, through Mr.. Beaupre,
says:
The. Colombian government pro-
tests energetically at the attitude
taken by the United States. BY the
recognition of Panama and the warn.
ing that the United States will not
allow Colombia to put down the re-
bellion, the heretofore friendly rela.
tons exis..ng between the two govern
ments have arrived at such a critical
state that it is absolutely impossible
to continue diplomatic relations unless
the Washington government should
Immediately give notice that it has no
intention to prevent Colombia from
retaking the isthmus or to extend
any recognition to the belligerents."
The note concludes by stating that
"a prompi reply is awaited fron,
Washington, as the Colombian army is
ready to march on Panama at once"
Adding to the indignation of the peo-
pie and stirring them to their prepare
ton for war is dispatch alleged to
have been received yesterday saying:
Germany disapproves of the course
taken by the United States and cen.
sures her for interference at Panama"
This message has caused general
rejoicing and on all sides are heard
cheers for Germany
General Perdermo has been appoint
ed commander-in-ciief of the Colon,
bian army. He is possibly the best
informed officer in Bogota on affairs
il the isthmus, having acted in an
official capacity at Panama during ex
citing times there. He was once gov.
ernor Of Panama.
1t is announced thats the French
Colony at Bcgota has extended sym.
pathy to the government and offers
to contribute 100000 to the cause.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-26
GREEN MOUNTAIN BANK ROBBED
Bold Gang of Robbers Secure $1,000
In Cash and Escape.

Marshalltown, Nov. 21.-A gang Of
robbers terrorized the town of Green
Mountain, this county, early yester
day, blew up the bank, secured $1,000
in cash and made their escape.
The robbers three or four in num-
Der, entered the town about 1870 a. m.
They first went to the E. Colby board
ing house and warned people there
to keep quiet or they would shoot their
heads Off One of the men was then
stationed at the home of S. Dickin-
son, proprietor of the bank, and the re-
mainder of the gang went through
the street, calling on people to keep
inside or they would be killed.
While one man stood guard in the
street, the others secured entrance
into the bank through window.
Three charges of nitroglycerinewere
used and the bank safe was so badly
wrecked as to resemble a pile of scrap
iron. The building, a new brick
structure, was badly demolished.
DR.. Strain heard explosions and
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-26
SITUATION is CRITICAL.
Relations With Colombia Strained I
the BREAKING Point.

Washington, Nov. LIT is learned
here that the situation at Bogota has
assumed critical phase, as far as
relations between the United States
and Colombia are concerned. Minis
ter Beaupre, on the 10th instant. was
pressed strongly by the Colombian
government to know whether the
United States intended to recognize
the new republic of Panama 1t is
understood that the request was in
such a shape as to constitute a me-
mace in the event thes the recogni-
ton had been extended Mr.. Beau
pre- was instructed by this govern
ment to again inform the Colombian
government that such recognition had
been extended to the new republic of
Panama by the United States, but
simply in the interest of humanity
and civilization, and in execution of
solemn treaty obligations binding
upon the United States. He also was
instructed to tender to the govern
ment of Colombia the good offices of
the United States to effect settle
ment of the difficulties between Col
ombia and Panama. The issue is
awaited with some anxiety here.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-26
VOTE ON CUBAN BILL.
Republicans and Democratic Leaders
Decide on December 16.

DCCtuc OF 1SCCfHDcr 10.
Washington, Nov. 22-The republi-
can and democratic leaders of the SEN
ate were in conference much of the
time Saturday over the question of fix
ing time for a vote ON the Cuban
reciprocity bill, and, so far as they
were empowered to do so, entered into
an agreement to take the final vote on
December 16, or little more than a
week after the converting of the reg
ular session of congress. There was
no opportunity to consult the demo-
cratic senators who desire to speak
on the bill, but it is not doubted that
they will assent to the arrangement.
Very little progress was made dur
ing the day in the effort to secure an
agreement between the senate and
house for a final adjournment of the
called session before Thanksgiving
and there were no conferences be-
| tween senators and members. The
senators are quite hopeful that an un-
derstanding to that effect will be reach
ed, but they say that if it is not they
intend to accomplish the same purpose
by taking several adjournments for
three days at time, the maximum
time which one house can refrain
from meeting without the consent Of
the other.
The senate committee On foreign re-
latfons have authorized favorable
report on the bill giving effect to the
Cuban reciprocity treaty.
The treaty for the cession of the Isle
Of ines to Cuba has been favorably
acted upon by the senate committee
on foreign relations and it will be fa-
vorably reported to the senate at the
next executive session
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-26
ONLY FOUR ESCAPS DEH tn.
Big Four Work Train CoIIided With
Freight Train in a Cut.

Peoria, ILL.,, Nov 20.-Thirty-one
men were killed and at least fifteen
injured in head-eld collision be-
tween a west bound freight and a
work traiL on the Big Four railroad
between Mackinaw and fremont at
2:45 o'clock yesterday afternoon. At
a late hour last night the bodies of
twenty-six victims of the wreck had
been taken from the mass of debris
which is piled thirty feet high on the
tracks, while five yet remain buried
under a huge pile of broken timber,
twisted and distorted iron and steel.
On bank at the side of the track
lie the bodies of the victims, cut,
bruis and mangled in horrible
manner. So far twelve only have been
identified, the remaining being unrec.
ognizable even by those who knew
them and are aware of the fact that
they are among the dead. ~.
All of the dead and most of the in
jured were members CT the work
train, the crews of both engines jump
Mg in time to save their lives. The
collision occurred in a deep cut at the
beginning of a sharp curve, neither
train being visible to the crew of the
OIlSI uhtil Iucy were MY lSSt'
The engineers set the brakes, sounded
the whistles and then leaped from
their cabs, the two trains striking
with such force that the sound was
heard for miles around
A second after the collision the
boiler of the work-train exploded with
terrific force, throwing heavy iron
bars and splinters of wood to dis
lance of two hundred feet.
Conductor John w. Judge of In.
Annapolis. who had charge Of the
freight train, received orders at Ur.
bana to wait at Mackinaw for the
work train which was due there at
2:40 p. m Instead of doing this he
failed to stop. The engineer of the
work train, George Becker. had also
received orders to pass the freight at
Mackinaw and was on the way to
t station. The work train was per-
haps fifty minutes late and was run
ring at full speed in order to make
up time.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-26
FIVE VILLAGES BURNED.
MussuImans Take Revenge With the
Torch.

Constantinople, Nov. 19.-The Mus
sulmans in the district Of Kirk Kilizen
have burned five Bulgarian villages in
revenge for an attack made by the
Bulgarians on the Mussulman village
of karasa.
The revolt In the district of Yamen,
Arabia, Is extending southwark. The
Ottoman troops advancing on Hodaida
were determinedly opposed by the re-
volted tribes and were forced to- re-
treat. Another attempt to advance
from Mokha failed, the Turkish troops
being defeated
1t is understood here that unless
the Turkish reply to Russian-Austrian
reform scheme is received by Novem-
berl20, Baron Won Calico, the Austrian
Hungarian ambassador, and NJ. ZinoS
yieff, the Russian ambassador, will
demand an audience Of the sultan,
with view of insisting on its COM
petence
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-26
CARRIE NATION ELECTED.
Notorious Smasher Not Permitted to
See Preside Mt

Washington, Nov. 20.-Mrs. Carrie
Nation appeared in the principal role
OF sensational scene at the White
House yesterday. Her request to see
the president refused, she became
violent and had to be taken from the
executive office by two police officers
AS she was being escorted from the
building she shouted at the top Of
her voice, gesticulating violently;
Il am going to pray for prohibit
ton president and we will have one
One who will represent the people
and not the distillers and brewers
You may put me out of the building,
but If a brewer or liquor dealer were
here he would have been admitted at
once"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-26

A New Jersey man has obtained six
cents damages from a street car COM
pany because 1t would not let him
smoke on the platform of one Of its
cars, and fellow-passenger says that
that is quite liberal, as it will enable
him to buy dozen more of the kind
he was smoking.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-26

The Chicago Record-Herald, with
presumably unconscious humor, pub
fishes comparative statements from
weather department tables in order to
prove that Chicago is not the windy"
city. There is wind-and wind"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-26
MARRooUIN SEEKS AID.
Asks President Zelaya of Nicaragu
for Moral Support.


for Moral Support.
Managua, Nicaragua, Nov. 23.-Pres.
ident Marroquin of the republic OF
Colombia, has sent circular to Pres
ident Zelaya of Nicaragua asking for
his moral support In dealing with the
present situation on the isthmus.
President Zelaya has telegraphed to
the presidents Of all the Central Amer
lean countries proposing to them that
they combine with him in an answer
to President Marroquin. The idea has
been accepted by the various execu-
tives. bit 1t has not yet been decided
what form the combined answer will
take.
President Zelaya recently was Pres
ident Marroquin's bitterest enemy,
openly aiding the Colombian liberals
In their efforts to overflow Marroquin
during the last revolution.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-26

fired three shots into the air to arouse
the town. Banker Dickinson was
awakened, and when he attempted to
leave the house the man on guard
fired two shots. So completely were
the townspeople terroriZed that they
did not discover which direction the
robbers took.
Officers are on the ground and will
make every effort to locate the rob
bers. The robbers also blew up a
safe in the grain office, but secured
no money
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-26

People whose brains are tired puz-
cling over the Mary-Ann age problem
may find relief in this: IF six dozen
eggs cost as many cents as the num-
Der of eggs that eight cents will buy
at the same price, what is the price
per dozen?"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-26
COLOMBIAN PRESS BITTER.
Severely Denounces American Govern
ment in Panama Affairs.

Washington, Nov. 23.-The press OF
Colombia continues to severely criti-
else and denounce the. American gov
eminent for it's action in isthmian
matters and the recognition of the re-
public of Panama. This is shown In
dispatch received at the state depart
ment late last night from Minister
Beaupre at Bogota. President Roose-
welt, the United States congress and
the American people are the targets of
violent denunciations. The minister's
dispatch makes no reference as to the
time when he intends to leave Bogota
on the leave of absence granted him
by the state department. Nc uneasi-
ness is felt by the department for the
minister's personal safety.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-26

If ever there was work of supel
erogation it is the effort of certain
well-meaning persons in Missouri to
educate the people up to the knowl
edge that the flesh of the 'possum is
good to eat.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-26

Commander Booth-Tucker says the
only dispute he ever had with his late
wife was as to whether he loved her
or she loved him the more, and they
finally agreed to split even and lived
happily ever afterward. That sort of
marriage isn't a failure
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-26

An expert killer of cockroaches has
taken a contract to rid the vessels in
the navy of those insect pests. Might
not swearing be banished from tka
navy by calling in an expert profanit,
killer?
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-26

SAMMIS MAKES REPLY.
Calls Charges Of Ex-Deputy Howe a
Tissue of Falsehoods.

~dITo SHdTycS UF CN-DSPUIy FTV"C
Tissue of Falsehoods.
LIE Mars, Nov. 23.-J. Q. Sammis
when shown the newspaper articles in
which he is accused of official miscon.
duct by former deputy, said:
II have only this to say: The so.
called charges of Mr.. Howe are a
tissue of falsehood, misrepresentation
a complete answer to them in formal
way.
81 never suggested, required, com.
manded or compelled any deputy to
equalize salaries with another deputy
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-26

In giving the details of a murder
GUS assault, one OF the eastern papers
said: One sweep of the knife had
slashed her waist almost from shout
der to wrist" Surely this woman is
proper subject for dime museum.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-26
Stole silver From a Draw.

Mason City, Nov. 20.-Sneak thieves,
In broad daylight. stole two satchels,
the property of Mrs Richard Wilbur,
rom dray as they were moving from
Clear Lake. The satchels contained
The family silver and articles of cloth
ing valued at nearly $1,000 There is
no clew.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-26

it is authoritatively announced from
Rome that no object of artistic or his
torical value was destroyed or ever
injured by the recent fire in the vati-
can. Here is occasion for universal
congratulation.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-26

Mr.. Howe was relieved of his duties
because / was not satisfied with his
work and because / thought l could
find some one who would better per.
form the duties Of his position. In this
was not disappointed. He evidently
seeks revenge, and to accomplish it Is
willing to condemn himself.
MIR. Howe remained as my deputy
for thirteen months. On the day the
office was turned over to me, notified
him that 1t was my intention to make
my brother, E. p. Sammis, chief dep
uty, and before finally dispensing with
Mr.. Howe's services | gave him sixty
days notice, that he might secure
other work. The proof of these state
ments and the utter disproof of every
allegation contained in Mr.. Howe's
complaint, so far as l am concerned,
will be made apparent when l have
had opportunity to present the facts"
THE BIOGRAPHICAL POSITION
OF Cape Breton Coal Fields Gives
.- Them Great Advantage.
The United States government in its
consular reports on the coal of our
SobtihIit, III WI. AL, ludl tUG
total thickness of the coal veins in
Cape Breton averages from % to 60
feet, and that it's workable area is es-
timated to contain 7,000,000,000 tons
The reports point out that the geo.
graphical position of the Cape Breton
coal fields relative to foreign markets,
puts Cape Breton in a position that
will make her an active competitor in
the markets of the world. 1t further
states that the proximity of the Cape
Breton deposits to the sea board: and
the cheap water transportation gives
the mines of Cape Breton an advant-
age over the deposits of the United
States.
Great deposits like those of Cape
Breton where concentrated in small
area. makes such acreage very valu-
able.
Fair weather prophets, are good
guessers In Payta. Peru. In that place
there Is little use for umhrelIas nc
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-26

What could be more pathetic than
the experience of the girl in New Jer-
sey who is still receiving letters daily
from her lover in the Philippines,
whose death vas announced by cable
two or three weeks ago?
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-26

A Michigan schoolma'a am has been
awarded 100000 damages for breach
of promise. 1t hurts when a Michi-
gan schoolma ans heart is fooled
with.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-26

That Chicago father who says his
7-year-old boy needs outdoor exer.
else" with shotgun appears to forget
that the birds also need little out
door play.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-26

Spain would have been willing to
furnish deserters from her own navy
to supply a marksman for every gun
on every United States warship at
Manila bay and Santiago.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-26

A Chicago man has been choked to
death by a doughnut. The only part
Of the doughnut that it is really safe
TO eat is the hole.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-26

Those sun spots came just in time
to get the blame for lot of things
from which people in various parts of
the country would like to shift the
responsibility.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-26

Obviously there are no Americans
in the Constitutional club of London.
The earl of Dunraven has just been
elected to membership.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-26

English lords come to this countr.
so hungry for love that they won't
marry anybody who has less than a
million to feed it on.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-26

Even the rich can't have everything
70 please EN-. John D. Rockefeller,
IT., is disappointed because the new
addition to his family is not a boy.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-26

King Peter of Servia wants to Dor
'ow $2O,000,000. If we were in Pete's
place we'd hate to be found in Servia
with that much money.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-26

1t is announced in England that AL
fred Austin has written another
tragedy. Does this mean another
poem?
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-26

After this no ducal wedding should
be pulled off in New York without
ambulances and patrol wagons in at
tendance.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-26

According to dispatch Japan may
force the cars hand, but what it
really wants to look out for is his
foot
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-26

Among the microbes which the
health authorities say inhabit sleeping
cars is the porter.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-26

Even the sedate historic muse may
well grin when she sets down the fact
that Wos Gil has been deposed by
Jiminez.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-26

Russia talks to Japan in much the
same strain that Fitzsimmons ad-
dresses Corbett.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-26

Anybody can guess what emblem
Panama will suspend from her liberty
pole. a.n
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-26

If we were to take Canada as a gift
we should want to have a few acres
of ice sawed off the northern end.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-26

You don't have to give security to
borrow trouble.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-26

If it weren't easier to believe lie
than the truth there would be an end
of gossipping.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-26

"A man usually finds his ideal wheI
he glances into the mirror.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-26

The young lady whom Mr.. Zangwill
is to wed is herself a writer. This is
the acme of collaboration.