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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-10
pEs MONIES PASSES TEST.
New Cruiser Makes an Excellent
Showing on Her Trial Run.

New Cruiser Makes an Excellent
Showing on Her Trial Run.
Boston, Doc Tin her official trip
over the Cape Ann course Saturday
the new cruiser Des Moines exceeded
her contract requirement of 1875 knots
an hour in speed. making an average
Of 1898 knots per hour. 1t Is thought
that the tidal correction will not ma
terially change these figures.
Next to speed, the noticeable fea-
ture Of the trial was the remarkable
steadiness Of the ship. The conditions
of the trial were favorable. on the
whole. The sea was moderately
smooth, and the wind, which struck
the warship abeam on the north and
almost ahead on the home run. serv-
ed to make good draft for the boilers.
On the other hand. the atmosphere was
10y during the greater part of the
iVl, SO that the stake boats could not
be made out with any great nicely.
The northerly run was covered In
three seconds over two hours, a
speed of 16.49 knots, or one-hundredth
of knot under the contract. The
new cruiser Cleveland, sister ship of
the Des Moines. was one Of the stake
boats and as the Des MONIES passed
the entire crew was mustered on deck
to watch the performance.
1t was on the run back that the Des
Moines showed her true worth. One
by one the number of the revolutions
Of her engines were increased. until
on the second leg they reached 191 per
minute. The machinery worked In
fine form. and speed of 1917 was
attained on the return.
After the anchors had been tried out
the Des Moines was given two severe
helm tests and turned wonderfully
well.
After the anchors had ben trid out
tho Des Moines returned to Boston.
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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-10
ouTRAoEs ON NATIVES.
Tour Of Investigation In Africa De-
velops Ample Evidence.

London, Dec. 7.-Roger Easement,
British consul In the Congo state.
has just completed tour Of investi-
cation undertaken under the orders OF
the British government and he fully
confirms the worst reports OF out
RACES perpetrated on natives Of that
part of Africa. Mr.. Easements tour
was to have lasted six months but
after the scenes he witnessed. and
the information he obtained In the
FIRST two months, the consul decided
that other evidence was unnecessary.
The report which Mr.. Easement Is
now preparing for the foreign Office
will show that the most horrible out
RACES are still being perpetrated un.
der the rubber regime" and thai
slavery and barbarism in their most
revolving forms still exist.
The Easement party travelled over
a thousand miles from the coast. along
the Congo and its tributaries visiting
the Abr and Lulonga rubber zones
Pending the delivery of the report to
the foreign ONCE the investigators re-
fuse to furnish any details. but mem
Der of the commission summed up the
situation by saying: THE most ter
rible slavery exists, the administration
is atrocious and II there is not
speedy Intervention 1t will be too
late"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-10
ONLY $4,000 IN BANKS.
Wealth OF Dowie Had Apparently
Been Overrated.

Chicago. Dec. John Alexander
Dowie will be put on the witness
stand before Bankruptcy Referee Sid
ney C. Eastman and under oath viii
be required to answer all questions
regarding the financial affairs Of Zion
City. While the date for the inquiry
has not yet been set. Judge Kohlsaat
has entered the order which requires
the overseer of the Christian Catholic
church to submit to an examination.
This application was not made for
the purpose Of harrassing DR.. Dowie,"
said Attorney Ettelson. 1.-THE receiv-
ers are now making an investigation
OF Dowie's accounts and they will un-
doubtedly need his testimony to get .
correct knowledge of his fiscal condl
ton. 1t is for this purpose that Dowie
will be called to the stand. The date
Of the examination will be set as soon
as the receivers have found out what
to question him about"
The receivers, II was said last
night, have found only about $4,000
In both of Dowie's banks.
Judge Kohlsaat has told the receiv-
ers that he wants to know as soon as
possible whether the interests Of all
creditors can be protected best by car
rying on the various enterprises in
Zion City. It is not, likely that any
of the industries will be closed down.
as in such an event thousands of per-
prived OF q means of livelihood. This
Is said to be one of the main reasons
why Dowie will be retained as man.
ager of the business under the direc-
ton of the receivers. The receivers
realize Dowie's strong hold on his fol-
lowers and wish to prevent any turn
in events which might turn ZION City
into deserted village.
That Zion City's two chief indus
tries--the lace works and candy fac
tory-are not paying expenses was
officially disclosed today in an examin-
alton of the plants by Chief Custodian
Redieske.
After questioning closely the man
ayers of beth concerns. Redieske said:
IF Dowie relies on the industries
of Zion City TO pay his Indebtedness
the town will still be in the hands OF
receivers a year from now. Neither
the lace works nor the candy factory
is on paying basis. In the case Of
the lace works understand that lack
of raw material Is TO blame. No one
seems to know what Is the matter
with the candy factory"
Redieske Is now skeptical concern
ing Dowie's ability to vacate the re-
ownership.
'Dowie may have million or two
mp hts sleeve for all know" he said.
but have been unable to see any
evidence Of fiscal strength In Zion
CITY"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-10
STATE AID FoP SCHOOLS.
supt Barrett Recommends Adoption
of Minnesota System.

of Minnesota System.
Des Moines. Dec. Ain his biennial
report submitted yesterday to the gov.
ernor. Richard c. Barrett, state super.
intendent of public instruction. makes
an important recommendation for the
establishment of free public high
schools through state aid. The recon-
mendation Is of the greater import
ance because of the implied opposi.
ton expressed recently at the meet
ing of the secondary school men in
Des Moines to such a measure. The
measure will probably be taken up
by the legislature.
The plan which Superintendent
Barrett urges Is similar to that in
vogue In Minnesota, where 1t has
been o pronounced success, where the
necessity of paying tuition by coun.
try boys and girls in high schools Is
obviated by throwing open the city
schools to them. To meet the extra
expense incurred, the state would
pay the schools stated sum annually,
thus making 1t possible for every
CouutTy UOy anu girl W nave niSh
school education free of charge.
He says the making of better ar
rangements for the advanced educa-
ten of pupils residing beyond the city
and town districts Is absolutely i'm
perative, and concerning the free
high school, says: Among the plans
proposed to improve the school sys-
tenn of the state and to provide equal
school privileges for country boys and
girls, is for the state to appropriate
to certain high schools, which meet
such requirements as may be fixed by
law, or the body governing the
schools designated, reasonable sum
to pay expenses incurred by increased
attendance.
1.-THE theory advanced by those who
| look with favor upon the Inaugural
ton of the system is that the property
of the state should be taxed to edu-
cate the children of the state. The
fact that the state taxes itself to sup
port higher institutions of learning,
where comparatively small number
is given instruction, is cited as an i'll
ustration of the states wisdom, and
1t is urged that the time has come
for the state to assist in providing
high school advantages for the
masses"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-10

financial worries contributed to It: the
immediate influence is unknown yet
by any who win talk at least.
II was rumored In Des Moines yester.
day that the act was committed be-
cause of Mr.. Woods realization that
he could not meet obligations that he
knew were about to become due;
especially referring to the $4,000 de-
mand made by Polk county officers.
Former Treasurer AL Layman gave
Treasurer Murrow q check for this
$4,000 on December 2. Mr.. Murrow
banked It with local institution.
This sent 1t to Colfax for collectinon
and there 1t was paid by Woods bank.
1--WE paid the check" said Assistant
Cashier Gill last night. 81 had arrang-
ed to secure the money of an institu-.
ton In another city, but before the
demand was made Mr.. Wood had COM
mitted suicide"
So that the belief is held by most
people that the Polk county matter
did not furnish the immediate causes
for Mr.. Woods rash deed.
1t was said yesterday that Mr.. Wood
had invested in about 500 head Of feed
ing cattle and the slump of from SIS
to $50 head had caught him heavily.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-10
TREATY APPROVED
IN ALL ITS PARTS
Panama Junta Ratifies Canal
Treaty Without Amend
ment or Modification.
RETURN WILL Be PROMPT
Consul Gudger VIII Forward Il in
American Diplomatic Mail Pouch.
Action of Junta Seems Popular in
Panama.

Panama. Dec. Sin the grand sa-
lon Of the governmental palace the
treaty between the United States gov
eminent and the republic Of Panama
was signed at 1888 yesterday morn
ing by the members of the junta and
by all the ministers of the republic.
Senior Arrange. president of the jun
Ia, was the first to sign the document.
A number OF prominent persons were
present including Senior Bird, the
president of the municipality Of Pana-
ma. and General Huertas, commander.
in-chief of the forces of the republic.
The ceremony was performed In
public, number of the citizens of
Panama crowding the doors OF the
solon. A big flag Of the new republic
was draped behind the table on which
the document was signed.
Immediately before attaching his
signature to the treaty Senior Arrange
read decree in which was recited the
fact that an agreement had been en-
tered into between M. Philippe Bunau-
Varilla, representing the republic of
Panama, and Secretary Of State Hay,
representing the United States.
This was followed with the text Of
the treaty. The decree then says:
Considering first that in the treaty
a guarantee of the independence of
the republic of Panama is obtained;
and second, that for reasons of exter-
nal safety It Is indispensable to pro-
coed with the greatest celebrity to the
consideration of the treaty to the end
that this, the principal obligation on
the part Of the United States, shall
begin and be eff1caciously fulfilled;
and third, that by this treaty the
isthmian people consent to the open
ing of canal, and to its use for the
benefit of the commerce Of all nations,
thus realizing the dreams of all 18TH
mians; and fourth, that the junta OF
the provisional government. formed
by the unanimous will of the people
of the republic. Is possessed OF full
sovereign powers over the isthmian
territory, 1t is decreed that the treaty
entered into at Washington on the
eighteenth Of November between M.
Philippe Bunau-Varilla and Secretary
John Hay be hereby approved"
The signing Of the treaty was Joy
fully accepted by the people and there
was no opposition of any nature what
ever. The members of the provisional
government are pleased and gratified
that the matter is now of their hands.
There was public manifestation this
evening in the streets Of Panama in
honor of the junta and placards were
posted saying that "Colombia's pre-
tensions of its right to sell the 18th.
mus have been MORALLY wounded"
There is every evidence that the
signing Of the treaty is an extremely
popular event in Panama.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-10
SHIP SUBSIDY COMPROMISE.
No Effort to Pass That Measure Dur
Ing the Fifty-eighth Congress.

Washington, Dec. IA compro-
mise has been reached between the
friends and opponents of the pro-
posed ship subsidy bill, and no effort
will be made to pass that measure
during the life Of the. Fifty-eighth
congress. The compromise contali
plates legislation that shall prov de
for the appointment by the presi-
dent of a nohpartisan commission.
whose duty 1t shall be to make
full and complete investigation Of
every phase OF the subsidy question
and submit its report to the Fifty
ninth congress.
The commission will also be charged
with the duty Of suggesting aids for
the extension Of foreign markets for
American products. and with the ex-
animation into the increase or de-
crease OF foreign markets from such
products during the last ten to twenty
wears
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-10
COMPETITION FELT.
Canadian Competition Felt In England
and America.

London, Dec. 1.-The Standard this
morning, noting the recent curtailment
of pig iron production in the United
States, says:
Notwithstanding this severe reduc.
ton in output, stocks have steadily in
creased here from 100000 tons in May
to $1,000 tors in October, largely ow-
ing to the imports of bounty-fed
Canadian iron and steel. This Canadian
competition, which is bound to grow,
is viewed with misgiving, and it is only
the boom in the United States that
has saved the British producer from
the severe effect Of a competition fos-
tered by direct subsidy from the
colonial government"
The center of the coal and iron in
dustries of Canada is Cape Breton.
The extraordinary richness Of the
fields, the cheapness of production, and
the government bounty of s2.70 per
ton on pig iron makes this island the
corning factor ii the markets Of the
world.
1t is understood an Iowa company,
the Cape Breton Coal & Iron company,
Of Des Moines. has immensely valuable
holdings on the island. and, II all re-
ports are true, will realize handsomely
on the investments made.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-10
LOSS WAS $4,000.
Fire Destroys Coal company's Big
at Hooking Valley.

Oskaloosa, Dec. Friday night
the big $4,000 company store of the
Hooking Coal company at Hooking
Valley was completely destroyed by
fire. Saturday, however, new store
was opened up In improvised sheds
and 1t is running in full blast as
though nothing had happened.
The old store had not yet been de-
stroyed when the company began ar
rangements for the purchase of a new
stock. The goods were bought In
Oskaloosa and shipped by special
train during the night. This is the
most remarkable re-establishmeN Of
a business ever recorded in the west.
The building was large structure
OF two stories and basement. 44x100
feet, aad with addition for office. The
entire building was occupied by the
company store of Hooking. The build
ing was completely filled with gener-
al stock that was unusually complete
In all limos. anticipating a holiday
trade. Both building and stock are
almost total loss. The salvage will
amount to comparatively nothing
Total loss. ebout $4,000; insurance.
s23, 300.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-10
WOOD LOSES AN APPOINTMENT,
Failure Of Congress to Provide Re
cess Operates Against Him.

Washington. d. C. Dec. 7.-Gen-
eral Leonard Wood is in effect DEM
oted from his present rank Of major
general by the fact that the house
by its manner of adjourning yester-
day. without fixing date. eliminated
the possibility OF recess between.
the extra session of the Fifty-eighth
congress and the regular session.
which begins today. This gives no
opportunity for the president to re-
view his civil and military recess
appointments. and such appointments
az Lave not been confirmed by the
senate during the extra session must
be .newed simply in the form Of
nominations. which In. effect are but
recommendations and do not become
effective In any sense until confirm
ed by the senate.
The senate has not yet confirmed
General Wood to the rank Of briga-
der general. which he held prior TO
August 8 last.
This action will denote In like man.
ner 1877 army officers, who were pro
NOTED respectively to I'LL the vacan-
cies caused by the promotion Of Gen.
eral Wood
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-10
JAPAN PRESSES FOR ANSWER.
Wants Russla's Reply to Her Final
Proposition.

Yokohama, Dec. Alt is reported
at Toxic that Japanese Minister Ku-
rino at St Petersburg twice within
the past ten days has demanded
Count Lamsdorff's reply to the final
proposals Of the Japanese govern
ment. Count Lamsdorff proposed pro-
ceeding to Altandrov for the purpose
OF securing the sanction OF the czar
to the draft of the answer drawn by
Viceroy Alexieff and Baron de Rosen,
the Russian minister to Japan. but
had so far been prevented from so
doing owing to the illness Of the
czarina.
The emperor Of Japan. II Is expect
ed. will open the diet December 8,
when It is hoped that definite develp-
ments In the far eastern situation
may avert the impending, crisis and
allay the domestic impatience.
nttcosa - crAH rnnAnc
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-10
RusslA's REPLY is READY.
Makes Concession to Japan and May
Avert War.

St Petersburg. Dec. 5.--Russia's
reply to Japan's proposals is almost
completed. but Will be ready for trans
mission to Toxic next "Wednesday.
A strong hope is expressed in official
circles that the answer will prove ac
ceptable to Japan In the main. IL not
in all the details. Russia will make
concessions. but In turn propose mod
ifications, which. It Is said. win not be
of a radical character II Is reiterated
that the present state Of the negotia-
tons is confined to generalities.
While II Is not admitted that the meet.
ing OF the Japanese parliament, Dec.
s. has FASTENED the matter there has
been unusual activity at the foreign
office for several days.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-10
POWERS TO AID MACEDONIA.
international Administration by Pow
ers on Same Basis az In Crete.

ers on Same Basis as In Crete.
London, Dec. 5.-Negotiations be-
gun yesterday by the powers may re-
suit in an international administra-
ton for Macedonia along the lines OBJ
served In the present government OF
the island of Crete.
The Associated Press learns that In
order to prevent another Macedonian
uprising In the spring. attended by I'M
speakable horrors. and the dangers OF
o war between Turkey and Bulgaria
az a consequence. Russia and Austria
have proposed to the other powers
that Immediate steps be taken to put
into operation a plan which In its gen.
eral outline resembles that now en-
forced In Crete. This proposal Is the
result OF acceptance on principle by
the sultan. three days ago. of the Rus
so-Austrian note concerning reforms
in Macedonia, which was submitted To
the porte after the recent conference
between Car Nicholas aud Emperor
Francis Joseph.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-10
TREATY is DELIVERED.
II Is Given to a Representative Of the
United States.


Panama, Dec. 5.-wrapped in the
flags of the United States and Pana-
ma. the canal treaty was yesterday
officially delivered into the hands of
United States Consul General Gudger.
The transfer took place at the palace.
In the presence of the members OF the
jupta, the ministers OF the republic,
United States Vice Counsel Ehrman
and other prominent persons.
From the palace. the chest contain.
ing the treaty was carried by two POI
licemen to the consulate general,
where it will be kept until shipped TO
the United States.
The municipality of Panama and
several other municipalities have
passed resolutions endorsing the rati-
fication of the treaty by the junta. II
is expected that similar endorsements
will soon be given by the remaining
municipalities of the republic.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-10

American aristocracy has been
crowned with real success. There
have been sham dukes. and counts,
and princes. but now somebody has
thought 1t practicable to make him
self up as a sham Goelet nobty con-
descending to do the King Cophetua
act.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-10

The sultan has cancer Of the stom-
ach and can't live more than two or
three years. A German doctor made
the discovery, probably because the
Turkish physicians were afraid Of get
ting themselves beheaded II they told
the old man about 1t.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-10

aEx-Postmaster Thomas l. James,
who is ~ years old, has picked out
lady OF 30 to be his bride. II the
young fellows of the present day in
sist on waiting around too long they
may find. when they finally get ready.
that none but old ladies' are left.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-10
RUSSIA 70 SEND TROOPS.
To compiete Fertilization Work at
liao-Tung.

Cologne. Dec. Slight regiments OF
infantry and a brigade of artillery
are reported. according to dispatch
from st. Petersburg to the Cologne
Gazette, to be about to leave Russia
for the Liao-Tung peninsula with the
view to the active prosecution of the
fertilization work.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-10

The Westminster Gazette refers to
ian after-breaFfast speech" by Mr.
Morley. Has 1t Decome customary for
the hitherto deliberate Briton to go
out speech-making before buttoning
his collar?
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-10

A lawyer has Just been killed In
duel In Paris. We have been afraid
for long time that II French gentle
men persisted In keeping up this dan
gerous amusement somebody would
eventually get hurt.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-10

New York society women VINO have
taken to using rouge may have reflect.
ed that in their cases the adage.
beauty unadorned adorned the most"
does not apply.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-10

As a young man has been arrested
f,f stealing kiss, the case furnishes
timely warning to young men to put
such valuable articles back right
where they found them before the
police arrive.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-10
TRIED 10 KILL MARQUIS ITO.
japanese Medical Student with Z
Dagger 10 Arrested.

Dagger 70 Nrreoteo.
Yokohama. Dec. IA Japanese
medical student was arrested yesters
day on suspicion Of an attempt to
assassinate the Marquis Ito.
He carried dagger concealed under
his kimona when arrested at the mar.
Quis' villa at Misc.
II is believed that this attempt on
the statesmen's life was the outcome
Of recent suggestions In the sensation
al newspapers OF Japan that ministerh
al assasslnatlons would be patriotic
action tending to produce q more
warlike policy on the part Of the
government.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-10

II Edward Atkinson can furnish
New England with satisfactory sub
stitute for coal. made from mud. at a
cost OF SIPS a ton. his fame as the
inventor Of the Aladdin oven Is bound
TO be overshadowed.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-10

With inspiration born of love of
the beautiful, the Hartford Post says:
ION these frosty mornings red neck
tie and a rosy-cheeked girl make an
attractive combination"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-10

Brilliant and impulsive people,"
said lecturer on physiognomy, have
black eyes, or II they don't have them
they are apt TO get them If they're too
impulsive."
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-10

Parlsians have been rudely shocked
by the fatal termination of duel with
swords. PROFESSIONALLY the coroner's
jury will return verdict Of accidental
death.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-10

The vanderbilts and q few western
families are forming new smart set
in New York. Western families who
wish to get In viii have to apply
early, though.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-10

The latest is the cat language. When
the cat has eaten the canary. how
ever, 1t conveys the information by
merely exhibiting conteRted express
sion of countenance.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-10

"Drag-om-ir-ocs," exclaimed the car.
and straightway the governor genera
OF Kieff departed for his estates.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-10

When a man gets brain fag he
sends marked copies Of the paper con-
tainirg items about 1t to the society
leaders In Newport.