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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-19
! INDICTMENTS BY
| THE WHOLESALE
Grand Jury Investigating Leg
islative BoodIing Returns
106 True Bills.
STONE DENIES THE CHARGES
Prosecuting Attorney In the List Is
sues Statement on the Matter
President Of Baking Power Trust
Indicted.

Jefferson City, Mo-. Nov. 1.-THE
Cole county grand jury, which has
oeen investigating legislative boodling,
made its final report late Saturday.
returning LOG indictments, but 1t is not
made known how many are for hood
ling. 1t is stated, however, that four
indictments are returned against Pro-
scouting Attorney r. P. Stone on the
allegations that he accepted a rail-
road pass, accepted a bribe for dis
missing prosecutions and accepted
Illegal fees. Circuit Judge HAZEL sus-
pended Attorney Stone and appointed
a special prosecutor until December
8, when the case will be heard.
Attorney Stone has given out
statement declaring that the charges
are false and are the work of parties
who have been bounding him The
indictments resulted from an inyesti-
cation started by charges made by
Rev. G. Brooks. a local minister, who.
attacked the prosecuting attorney in
a sermon from the pulpit.
Rumors current during the after
noon that other prominent people here
and elsewhere had been indicted could
not be verified tonight.
st. Louis, Nov 16.-William Zeig-
Ter, the head Of the so-called baking
powder trust. otherwise the Royal
Baking Powder Company Of New
York. was indicted Saturday after
noon by the grand jury at Jefferson
City with Daniel J. Kelly. his legislae
tive agent, on charge Of completely
in the bribery Of certain members OF
the legislature. 1t is supposed that
Zeigler is In New York. Kelly is In
Canada, where he took refuge several
months ago.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-19
FLAG FLOATS ever ARMY POST.
Ceremony Carried Out With Speeches
by Prominent Men.

by Prominent Men.
Des Moines, Nov. 1.-THE Des
Moines army post was formally
opened yesterday afternoon before
$4,000 people, Governor Cummins
pressing the button which unfurled
above the post the stars and stripes
which, tioaIed there continuously, will
mark the permanence of this military
establishment.
While the number Of visitors in the
city is variously estimated. it is
known that those who were at the
post grounds and participated in the
formal exercises of the opening and
In the barbecue, were but a portion
of the throng that would have been
present had there been adequate
transportation facilities.
Among the distinguished visitors
were General John c. Bates, COM
handing the departments of the Mis-
souri, and of the Lakes, the new post
being directly under his supervision.
Several of the members Of his staff
were present. The Iowa military
arm was represented by General By.
ers. Colonel Lincoln and other sol.
diers. Governor Cummins, Congress
man Hull and other public men were
present and the members Of the citi-
zens' committees who have had
charge of the arrangements for the
celebration. M
The festivities and ceremonials of
the day included an automobile pa
rade, the barbecue which lasted until
10000 sandwiches and 10000 cups of
coffee were extinguished, a parade of
civic character from the city to the
post, the flag raising ceremony which
was the formal opening of the new
Fort Des Moines, two football games,
and q reception with speech making
at the Auditorium in the evening.
Many people were deferred from go
ing down to the post by its distance,
the lack of transportation and the
stories about the unsafe First street
bridge. These spent the time in the
city and the business men Of jobbing
and retail houses alike declared that
the number of visitors to their places
Of business was exceptionally large.
The celebration has been voted
complete success by all those in
terested as managers, guests and par
Elephants.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-19
PANIC IN BoeoTA.
Minister Beaupre Believes Revolution
in Colombia Not Impossible.

Washington, Nov. ia revolu-
ton in Colombia is not impossible,
according to an opinion expressed in
a dispatch received at the state de-
partment yesterday from United
States Minister Beaupre at Bogota. 1t
was dated Thursday. November IL.
and at that time Mr. Beaupre de-
scribed the feeling in the capital city
as panic like.
The Colombian government, &C.
cording to Minister Beaupre. was dis
posed to ask for an explanation of the
instructions. but the minister inform
ed it that he regarded them as self
explanatory.
from Panama, continued his efforts
yesterday to secure recognition OF
the new government by other Euro
pean nations.
In official circles here the opinion
is expressed that the commission,
consisting of Generals Reyes. Hol
gum and Ospina, which. according to
the Associated Press dispatches from
Bogota, have started on a peace mis-
sion to Panama, are embarked on a
hopeless task. 1t is now too late. il
is said, for anything in the direction
indicated in the dispatch to be ac-
complished. 1t is felt certain here
that the Panama people will not treat
with them as. said one official, it is
not likely that the isthmians will
care to become again a part of the
Colombian government.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-19
ARMouRs TO STAND TRIAL.
Judge Howe Of Polk County UphoIds
Anti-Butter Color Law.

Des Moines, Nov. 12.--Judge Howe
of the district court yesterday render
ed a decision against the Armour
Packing company, holding that the
second Indictment which has been re-
turned against the company by the
Polk county grand jury is legal. The
Armour company demurred to the
Indictment on the ground that in il
the names of the persons to whom
the defendant company Is alleged to
have sold imitation butter in viola
ton of the anti-color law of this state
are not given.
This is the second indictment re-
turned against the company as the re-
suit of the efforts of the state dairy
commissioner to apprehend all viola
tors of the Iowa law. On the first
trial of the case the jury disagreed.
On the second trial the verdict was
one of guilty, but the Armour COM
pany secured the resubmission Of the
case to the grand jury with the re-
suit that the second indictment was
returned.
Arguments on the demurrer were
made before Judge Howe last Satur-
day and yesterday he announced his
decision. II will be of interest to all
dairymen and butter dealers, mas
much as the judge gives his con-
struction of the Iowa dairy laws, which
he upholds in every particular.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-19
WANTS ENORMOUS DAMAGES
Well Known stockman of Northwest.
ern Iowa Demands $4,000.

Orange City, Nov. 16.-The grand
jury of Sioux county, which has just
made its report, failed to return an
Indictment against ]. e. De Forrest,
former stockman and real estate
agent of Hawarden, who was accused
Of obtaining $4,000 under false pre-
lenses.
De Forests attorneys Immediately
served notice for a $4,000 damage
suit against the First National bank
at Hawarden, and after the notice
nad been served Mr.. De Forrest took
mis- departure for his home at Los
Angeles, where his family now re-
sides.
The First National bank of Hawar.
len and l.. ID. Hall were the authors
Of the charges against De Forrest.
They alleged he had obtained two
leeds from the bank by making mis-
representations to the bank officials.
De Forrest had removed to Cali
,ornia when warrant was issued for
ais arrest on the charge of having
obtained money under false pre-
lenses, and Chief of Police Davenport
If Sioux City was asked to go to Los
Angeles and take him into custody.
The chief made the trip and brought
De Forrest back to Orange City,
where he was bound over to the grand
jury on a preliminary hearing and
hen given his liberty under a heavy
bond.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-19
TO CHANGE DRAINAGE LAWS.
Convention to Take Up This Import.
ant Matter Has Been Called.

Ames, Nov. 13.-Professor G. f.
Curtiss and other members of the fac
.ulty of Iowa college has issued a call
for drainage convention to be held
in Ames, January and 6.
The call for the convention Is the
outcome of a movement started re-
Gently by the faculty. A few weeks
ago they sent out about 5000 letters
to leading farmers and stock raisers
of the state, requesting them to an
swer certain questions regarding
drainage in Iowa. Between fifty and
100 answers are being received daily,
and almost every one of them ex-
presses the hope that the drainage
laws of Iowa will be amended. A mum.
Der suggested the calling Of conven-
ton, whereby certain bills could be
framed and the matter placed before
the general assembly in the proper
manner.
The Iowa drainage law Is very in,
adequate. and all acquainted with the
situation in Iowa feel the need of new
legislation. Many farmers who are
anxious to drain low tracts are unable
to do so on account of the provisions
of the present laws. 1t is expected
that several hundred farmers and land
owners will attend the convention.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-19
CAUCUS UNSUCCESSFUL.
Iowa Delegation Meets, But It Fails
To Agree On a New judge.

Washington, Nov. 14.-After a two
hours session yesterday afternoon
the Iowa caucus to determine the fed
eral judgship contest adjourned to
meet next Thursday at o'clock
without having taken a vote. The
members present were Senators AL
lison and Dolliver, Congressman
Conner, Cousins, Haugen, Thomas
and Birdsall.
Senator Allison called the caucus
to order and acted as chairman. Mr..
Haugen was chosen secretary. Mr..
Allison outlined the object of the
caucus and called for nominations.
Judge Conner presented the name of
M. F. Healy of Fort Dodge, and Sem
ator Dolliver added his endorsement.
Judge Thomas presented the name
of Craig Wright of Sioux City;
Cousins nominated Mr.. Dawley of Ce-
dar Rapids; Haugen presented Judge
Reed of Cresco; Judge Birdsall pre-
sented J. c. Longueville of Dubuque.
The name of General Remley was
presented by Senator Allison, who
spoke in highest terms of the qualif-
cations and fitness of Remley. SEN
ator Dolliver followed, endorsing
what Senator Allison had said con-
corning Mr.. Remley and adding his
own tribute to Mr.. Remley's ability
and worthiness.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-19
DAILY FOUND GUILTY
Des Molnes Constable Convicted OF
s. Threatening to Extort.

Des Moines, Nov. 16.-John Daily,
constable in East Des Moines, was
found guilty of making threats to ex-
tort. Judge Given set next Saturday
as the time for pronouncing sentence.
The penalty is prescribed by the code
as not to exceed two years in the pen
itenitary or a fine not to exceed $500.
Daily's attorneys will ask for new
trial. The indictment on which Daily
was tried contained two counts. The
first was threatening to accuse Mary
and Julia Eeinke and Annie Eiker Of
being immoral women II they did not
pay him a certain amount Of money.
The second count charged that Daily
threatened to arrest the women If
they did not put up money. The
accused was found guilty under the
first count 1t will be argued by the
defendants attorneys that all of the
evidence introduced by the state tend
ed toward showing that Daily threat
ened to arrest the women and was not
that he threatened to accuse them Of
being immoral persons. On this
technicality they will ask that the ver-
dict be set aside.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-19
VICE CONSUL STONED.
coIombians Are Excited Over Alleged
Actions of United States.


Colon, Nov. 13.--The royal mail
steamer Orinoco arrived yesterday
morning bringing news Of Gen. Torres
and the Colombian troops he took
from here after the proclamation of
the Republic of Panama. The soldiers
behaved well on the voyage.
On the arrival of General Torres
and his troops at Cartagena. the news
of events on the isthmus quickly
spread and caused excitement. Gen.
eral Torres and his officers we're
threatened with arrest as traitors,
but the threat was not put into effect.
The populace, greatly excited, soon
crowded the streets. crying, down
with the Americans"
United States Consul Ingersoll, fear
ing violence, remained shut up in the
consulate.
The excitement at Baranquilla In.
creased with the spreading of the
news of the success of the isthmus
which was supplemented by exagger-
ated accounts of the alleged part
played by the United States therein.
Panama's declaration Of independ-
ence was read from a newspaper by
the project to a crowd assembled in
the Plaza and was greeted by furious
outcries and shouts of death to the
Panamanians," and death to the
Americans" The crowd in the plaza
INDUCED in many extravagant threats,
impossible of execution.
United States Vice Consul Lovelace
was on the balcony Of his house at
Baranquilla, when several stones were
thrown at him. He retired indoors
and was not further molested by the
Colombians.
The people of Baranquilla have been
swept off their balance by the sudden
ness and seriousness of the news.
Revolutionary talk began Immediately
and threats were made against the
congressman responsible for the non
ratification of the Hay-Herran canal
treaty.
Fears are entertained for the safety
of Americans in Colombia and of the
possibility of the anger Of the popu-
lace being vented against foreigners
generally. The authorities at Savan.
lila have mounted two guns covering
the wharf.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-19
HE AIDS REFoRMERs.
Owner of Devices Contributed to Anti
Saloon League.


Sioux City, Nov. 12,-In connec-
ton with the investigation of Police
Captain Ed. Anderson, who has been
indicted on the charge of accepting
bride money, it has developed that
]. H. Bigelow, who says he paid An
derson for protection from the law.
also contributed money to the Anti
Saloon league which professed to be
fighting all violators OF the law.
Anderson told the grand jury that
Bigelow claimed he had paid money
to Rev. Thomas z. Carter, superin-
tendent of the league, and in re-
Spouse to a telegraphic inquiry from
the journal, Rev. Mr.. Carter, who
now is pastor of the Methodist
church at Ocheyedan, today admitted
that Bigelow subscribed $50 to the
league to assist 1t in carrying on its
work Bigelow says he gave the
money to a number of ministers as
donations" He says 1t was to help
along the church work, not for pro-
lection.
The numerous developments in the
Anderson matter have caused
small sensation here.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-19
DEMOCRATS FOR TREATY
House Members Pledge to Support
Cuban Measure.

Washington. Nov. 16.-After dis
cussing the Cuban reciprocity measure
for three hours in caucus, the demo-
ocratic members of the house of rep
resentatiyes agreed TO resolution
by vote of 95 to Is. pledging them
selves to support the bill, after efforts
have been made to secure its amend.
ment abolishing the differential ON re-
fined sugar and eliminating the five.
year clause in the treaty.
The opposition to this action came
from the members from Louisiana,
Texas and California. The three demo
cratic members from the latter state
said they could not vote for the meas
ure under any circumstances. but II !
understood, although not officIaE
stated, that the action Of the caucs
Will be considered binding.
The resolution adopted was presnt-
ed by Mr.. Williams. the minority Dor
leader. Several Intellectual atteJpts
were made to amend 1t by the Jem-
bers representing sugar interests No
other subjects were considered.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-19
FORTY NEGROES KILLED
Disastrous Rear-End Collision on the
Illinois Central

New Orleans. La, Nov 16-Forty
iegroes were killed and three white
men and twenty negroes injured in
'ear-end collision on the Illinois Gen.
raj railroad at 1880 O'Clock Saturday
evening in Kentwood, so miles from
New Orleans.
The local, which leaves New Orleans
at $50 o'clock, picked up three car
loads Of negro section hands and was
waiting In the Kentwood switch for
the late northern express to pass ii,
going north. The train. going at the
rate Of 40 miles an hour. crashed into
the rear of the local train, and the
two rear coaches, filled with negroes,
were demolished and forty of the &C.
cupants instantly killed
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-19
MURDERED WOMAN FOUND.
She Had Been BrutaIly Killed With
Blunt instrument.

Belle PLANE, Nov. 16.-The unident-
flied body of a woman apparently 35
years of age was found in the woods
east of this city Saturday by Mike
Bence, trapper.
Every evidence points to murder.
The body had lain there several days;
her face was crushed and her hands
were covered with blood. There were
bruises on her head and right jaw, as
If hit by a blunt instrument She
wore new shoes, but there were no
prints of woman's shoe about the
body. but in the soft earth were the
heavy tracks of mems shoes. going and
coming from nearby road.
The woman was Of light complexion,
good looking, of medium height, and
rather plump, and apparently of Ger
man birth. The surroundings gave
evidence that the body had been car
ried and thrown there
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-19
Gomez Gets Gift Of $4,000.

Havana, Nov. 13.-In the senate and
the house Of representatives gift OF
$4,000 was unanimously voted to Gen
eral Maxine Gomez in recognition of
his services as head of the revolution
airy army. The donation has no con.
nection with the. $4,000 credited to
General Gomez in the army pay list
OF late the general has been In poor
health.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-19
CAPE BRETON RICH
In Coal and Iron-Sidney's Great
Steel Plant.

Current reports Of late. tell of the
wonderful wealth of Cape Breton,
Nova Scotia. The island is said to
have some Of the greatest deposits of
coal in the world, and from indica-
tions also has vast deposits of iron.
At Sidney, Cape Breton, great steel
plants are being constructed, which
owing to the coal and iron deposits
being near each other, makes it an
ideal location for the reduction of the
iron ore to steel, at lowest possible
cost.
Cape Breton coal deposits are very
profitable to their owners, as Canada
affords them market wholly free
from competition and the geograph-
ical position of Cape Breton renders
the markets of the world of easy
access, thus making the coal deposits
of Cape Breton extremely valuable.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-19
PosToFFlcE AT STORY CITY.
They Get 5000 Cash and Over $500 in
Stamps

Story City, Nov. 16.-The postoffice
here was entered Friday night by rob.
bers who succeeded in working the
combination of the save and footing
it of its contents. The amount Sc
cured was 5000 in currency and about
$500 in stamps. The burglars secured
entrance by battering down the rear
door of the postofice building and,
having gained entrance, faxed" the
combination. Everything in the safe,
including all papers. was taken. There
is no clue to the burglars. All the
surrounding towns have been mott.
fled
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-19
MINISTER, FORMALLY RECEIVED.
Representative Of New Republic OF
Panama Visits White House.

Washington, Nov. 14-Bresident
Roosevelt yesterday formally received
NJ. Philippe Bauena-Varrilla, the duly
accredited envoy extraordinary and
minister plenipotentiary of Panama
to the United States. The reception
of the minister marked the birth of
the new republic of Panama into the
family of nations and paves the way
for negotiations between the United
States and the, infant republic pre-
cisely as they may be conducted be-
tween any two sovereign nations.
The ceremony incident to the re-
ception of Minister Varilla and the
presentation of his credentials &C.
CURED in the blue rom of the White
House at $3.50 o'clock yesterday
morning. AT a few minutes after
that hour Minister Bauena-V arilla, &C.
companied by Secretary of State Hay
In the latter's state carriage, arrived
1T the White House. The secretary's
carriage was followed by q landau,
the only occupant cf which was Min.
lister Bauena-Varilia's young son.
Secretary Hay and the new minister
then entered the White House, &C.
companied by the minister's son and
were shown into the blue room. They
were Joined almost Immediately by
The president and Secretary Loeb.
Secretary Hay formally presented
his credentials and delivered an ad.
dress. to which the president feel
iDgly responded. The exchange OF
addresses was impressive. by reason
of the circumstances and the adj
dresses themselves are regarded as
fellcitous and patriotic.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-19
RUSSIA MAKES PEACE TALK.
But Adds That II Must Forget That
IL is Ready.

st. Petersburg, Nov 14.-There is
much satisfaction here over the re-
suit of the cars visit. 1t is believed
that a complete understanding was
reached with Germany and France
regarding the near and far East,
making for peace and rendering Rus
sia's rear secure in the event of fu-
ture hostilities with Japan. While
the danger of hostilities is considered
over for the present, despite the war
like tone of the eastern dispatches. 1t
is realized that the settlement Is
merely patchwork. A high official
said
Russia wants peace. but she is
ready for war. Japan finding us pre-
nared. fears the test"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-19
DEMOCRATS OPPOSE PANAMA.
Steering Committee of the Party Con,
denim Action of the President.

Washington, ID. c., Nov. 13.-Demo-
cratic senators have determined to
oppose the ratification of a canal
treaty with the new republic OF
Panama should the administration
enter upon treaty negotiations with
that country. The democratic steer
ing committee is said to be unani-
nous in condemnation of the recogni-
ton the United States has given to
the creation of new government on
the isthmus, though the announce
ment has been made that no course
of opposition has been definitely
adopted. II has been learned on the
authority of a member of the demo-
cratic steering committee that a men,
Der of the subcommittee is to at
tack any effort to open negotiations
with the new republic and go before
the country in support of the Spooner
act to show the party is not antaSonis-
tic to the building of canal. 1T is
claimed that the law is on the side of
the democratic program, inasmuch as
the Spooner act is a republican meas
ure. This act authorized the presi-
dent to proceed to the construction
of canal on the Nicaraguan and
Costa Rican route In the event nego-
tiations with Columbia are not CON-
'cluded within a reasonable time for
the Panama route,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-19
FLuNL WITH THROAT CUT.
Walter Abendroth Victim of Start
lima TRAGEDY.

Nora Springs. Nov 14.-This city
was thrown into Juror of excite
ment yesterday morning by the find
ing of the dead body OF Walter Aben.
droth, the proprietor of the city meat
market, at his slaughter house. with
his throat cut from ear to ear. The
sueposition is that II is case of sui
eide. although few advocate the
murder theory for the purpose Of
robbery. as he sometimes had con-
siderable money on his person The
coroner has been called in.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-19

That Canadian statesman who sug-
gests that Uncle Sam is trying to get
the north pole preparatory to annex.
ing Canada deserves fame as the first
man who has discovered practical
use for the pole.