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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-08-13
SAYS TRADES UNIONS
MENACE THE BRITISH
German Minister of Commerce Pre-
diets That Great Britain VIII Lag
Behind in Industrial Race.

Berlin, Aug. 10.-A newspaper here
quotes Herr Moeller, Minister of Com
merce and Industry, as predicting that
unless Great Britain enacts legislation
controlling trades unions she will find
herself permanently out of the indus
trial race with Germany and the
United States. To the monopolistic
practices of the unions, Herr Moeller
attributes the fact that Great Britain
is behind Germany in her dock facil-
tiles. Even the docks at Liverpool, he
says, are hopelessly inferior to those
at Hamburg. Bremen and other Ger.
man ports. Liverpool is still using the
loading and docking arrangements
that were in vogue forty years ago.
The Ministers say that German mer-
chants and manufacturers will sooner
or later find a wider market even in
Great Britain and the British colonies,
but one condition of their success Is
that German capital must avoid the
hair-brained vagaries of commercial
America.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-08-13
TELEeRAPHic BREvITIEs.

George Proctor, a wealthy farmer
of Pennington. ILL.,, was kicked to
death by horse.
Henry Herbin was killed at Mascou-
tab, H., by a powder explosion. His
head vas blown from his body.
Theodore Trier OF Fort Wayne, Ind,
fell from building in Denver and was
instantly killed. He was cornice
master.
Mamie Decrist, Georgia's diamond
queen" convict, was brutally whipped
by prison guards at Atlanta. The Of
fcials will lose their places.
Secretary Hitchcock has returned to
Washington from his vacation in Can
ada and New Hampshire, and Secre-
tary Root has returned from Oyster
Bay.
Seven well-known New York ply
sicians, headed by DR.. Albert. w. Fer
ris, have formed company for the
publication of daily medical journal,
which will appear Oct /.
George Allen. 20 years old, an en-
ploye of an Ice plant in Lafayette,
Ind, had both legs cut of at the hip
by Monon passenger engine and died
at the hospital soon after.
Reports from the farming region of
northern Colorado show such great
destruction of crops by the recent
hailstorm that the total damage Is es.
timated at more than 100000.
Mrs. Lizzie West of San Francisco,
Cal, failing to receive expected money
from relatives in Denver, bought a
coffin, paid cremation fees and drank
chloroform. Physicians think she will
live.
Rev. N. J. Brown, pastor of the
Methodist church at Blondinsville, ILL.,,
played in the Peoria band at a picnic
and his parishioners now find fault
with him for lowering the dignity of
his position.
The Washington supreme court has
handed down decision unfolding the
,constitutionality OF the law passed
by the last legislature of that state
making the conducting of a gambling
resort or game felony.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-08-13
SAVES HER HUSBAND
FROM DEATH IN WATER
Comedian Lew Fields Is Rescued by
Spouse While Bathing at
Summer Home.

New York, Aug. 10.--Lew Fields, the
comedian of Weber and Fields fame.
and Mrs. Fields are stopping at Edge
more for the summer and it is their
custom to battle in the surf every
morning. With several friends they
went into the water. Both Mr.. and
Mrs. Fields are daring swimmers and
ventured far out. Suddenly Fields
cried: Help" and sank. Mrs. Fields
Jdived after him. Clutching him by the
hair, she managed to pull his head
above water and saw that the blood
was oozing from a wound on his fore
head. Then she called for aid and
began swimming toward the shore,
bearing the unconscious man. A life
saver came to her aid and brought
them to the shore, Mr.. Fields being
unconscious. Mr.. Fields says that his
foot caught on rope and, in falling.
his head struck against the sharp
edge of the post which supported the
lifeline. He would have drowned had
not his wife come SO promptly to his
aid.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-08-13
TREASURER RODS
PREACHERS MD
Official Notifies Pastor That
He Has Squandered
the Funds.
SHORTAGE IS NEARLY $4,000
Although His Accounts Are Audited
Annually, Willard S. Allen Succeeds
in Embedding the Money-poes Not
Furnish Bond.

Boston, Mass, Aug. 10.-willard S.
Allen, treasurer of the Preachers Aid
society of the New England conference
of the Methodist Episcopal church, is
a confessed embezzler of nearly $780,
600. The entire fund, with the ex-
ception of about $4,000, has disap-
peared. Allen now is in Canada,
where he went fearing exposure. Allen
was man of considerable prominence
IN Boston. For more than forty years
he was a respected resident of East
Boston. for Twenty-Five years he was
clerk of the East Boston District court,
for sixteen years he was a member of
the Boston school committee and for
twenty-five years was a member of the
Preachers Aid society, being its treas
prer since 1891.
Accounts Are Audited.
The Preachers Aid society was or
ganized fifty years ago for the purpose
of aiding and relieving the sick, aged
and infirm members of the conference
Z and the needy and distressed widows
and orphans Of deceased members.
The corporation has no capital stock.
The fund amounted at the time of
the last annual meeting in March to
s72,709, invested mainly in conserva-
tive bonds. In addition the society re-
ceives and distributes over $4,000 an.
nually, raised by voluntary contribu-
tons Of the churches. The accounts
of the treasurer have been audited an
nually and the securities examined,
the same being kept in a vault hired
by the society. His accounts were aud
tied in March of this year.
Evades Giving Bond.
For more than a year an effort had
been made on the part of the society
members to have Mr.. Allen give suit
able bond. This was not because of
any suspicion of Mr.. Aliens integrity,
but because 1t seemed proper for the
society to institute business policy.
Mr.. Allen had shown some apparent
sensitiveness about this step, but a
gote was passed in May requiring a
bond. Late in July other officers, find.
ing the bond had not been deposited,
made inquiry, and Allen promised to
comply with the rule.
Tells Of His Flight.
Recently Mr.. Aliens pastor, who
was on his vacation in Vermont, re-
ceiyed letter from Allen, dated and
postmarked at Montreal, in which he
confessed that he had, through specu'
lation, lost the funds, and asked his
pastor to notify his family and the so.
ciety.
The officers visited the vaults and
found the box empty, with the excep'
don of certain shares of stock, amount
ing In value to about $4,000.
The officers of the society believe
that Allen systematically speculated
with the funds for a number of years
and in anticipation of the examina
ton annually, managed to procure the
temporary use of securities.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-08-13
TRADE ADV|CES
ARE FAVORABLE
Excellent Prospects Mark the
Opening of Fall Business
: Among Jobbers.
fOODSTUFFS SHOW A DECLINE
Healthy Conditions Are Noticed in All
Lines-Stocks Of Iron Are Running
Low, With Prices steady-Manufac.
turers Are Busy.

New York, Aug. 10.-R. G. Dun 8
Cos. Weekly Review of Trade says:
TRADE adyices from nearly every
section continue to show as favorable
conditions as year ago, and in many
lines the volume of transactions has
been increased. Jobbers report fall
business opening with excellent pros
poets, and manufacturing plants are
well occupied, with the exception of
cotton mills.
Distribution of merchandise is so
heavy that railway equipment already
proves inadequate, although crops are
not the factor that they will be in a
few weeks. Earnings for July exceed
ed last years by 1921 per cent and
those of 1901 by 2O.2 per cent. On
the whole, news from the farms Is less
favorable. but no serious curtailment
is assured, and many sections make
bright reports.
Commodities Decline.
"A decline of Is per cent in the
cost Of commodities during July is evil
dence that prices are less inflated,
since the change was mainly in meats
and other food, which have been ruiz
ing at an abnormal position.
Consumption of iron and steel is on
large scale, and in many depart.
ments the week has witnessed the
signing of numerous contracts, but
there is tendency to delay purchases
beyond early needs. This conserva.
tism is not surprising in view of the
uncertainty regarding the security anf
financial markets. together with con
siderable interruption to structural
work through labor controversies.
Stocks Are Low.
"The rate of consumption and the
moderate size of orders, however, ip
dictate that stocks are running low,
which encourages furnacemen and
mill operators to hold quotations fair
ly steady.
More pig iron was imported during
July than anticipated, and German bill
lets are still offered at Pittsburg, but
the domestic makers announce theI
intention of meeting foreign comp~
tition.
mo change is noticed in the atti-
tude of cotton goods buyers, who ap-
pear determined to postpone business
| until the readjustment of prices for
| raw material. Owing to the gradual
| reduction in mill stocks there is sim
liar disposition to delay undertaking
new contracts, and the result is fur
Their credited to idle machinery.
Retail Prices Are Steady.
ON view of the comparative steadi-
ness of retail prices and the activity
in dry goods trading at many points it
is evident that stocks in other than
| first hands were larger than was be-
! lieved when the speculative advance
| began.
Healthy conditions continue in foot
wear, some grades advancing in price.
while New England shops are not
able to accept orders for delivery in
several months.
There were 17S commercial failures
in the United States, against 100 last
week, 191 the preceding week. and 1876
the corresponding week of last year,
and in Canada 10, against 10 last
week, 10 the preceding week, and IA
last year"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-08-13
RESULTS OF BASEBALL GAMES
American League.

American League.
st. Louis, 8: Chicago, /.
Boston, IL; Philadelphia, 3.
New York, 10; Washington, 4.
Detroit, 5; Cleveland, 8.
National League.
New York. Z: Philadelphia, S; New
York, 6: Philadelphia. 2.
Brooklyn. 8; Boston, 2; Boston, 8;
Brooklyn, 3.
Cincinnati, 4; st. Louis, 2.
American Association.
Indianapolis. 4; Minneapolis. 4.
Louisville, s; st. Paul. 3.
Milwaukee, 5; Columbus, 3,
Kansas City, 10; Toledo, 6.
Western League.
Denver, 8; Peoria, 0.
Colorado Springs, 8; Milwaukee, .
innings).
Three-Eye League.
Springfield, 8: Bloomington, 8.
Cedar Rapids, i; Rockford, o.
Rock Island, 2; Decatur, l.
Dubuque. 8; Davenport, 5.
Central League.
Marion, 3; Evansville. 2.
Terre, Haute, s; Grand Rapids, z
Fort Wayne, IL: Wheeling, 0.
. South Bend. 5: Dayton, l.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-08-13
INSANITY MRS. GuLLER's PLEA
Attorneys for Defense in Poisoning
Case Declare Motive Lacking.

Bunker Hill, Ill, Aug. lot is stat
ed now that the attorneys for the de-
Tense Of Mrs. Ida Cutler, charged with
the murder of 6-year-old Ewart
Checksfield, will try to prove that Mrs.
Guller's peculiarities are insanity and
that her hatred for children was the
outcome of weak mind. They de-
clare there was no motive for the pois.
oning. Mrs. Cutler, who was held to
the grand jury for murder, is much
improved in condition. She sat up and
took nourishment, but her nervous.
ness, accompanied by heart attacks.
still is acute.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-08-13
ADMIRAL REMEY IS TO RETIRE
Captain sigsbee One Of Those Who
viii Benefit by the Action.

Washington, Aug. 10.-Rear Admiral
George c. Remey, the ranking officer
of his grade, will be retired Monday.
He was appointed to the navy from
Iowa in 1855 and reached the grade
of rear admiral in 1898. Since May,
1902, he has been chairman Of the
lighthouse board. He will be succeed
ed In that office by Rear Admiral John
]. Read, recently detached for the
command of the navy yard at Ports
mouth, N. H. As the result of Ad.
Charles B. Sigsbee, commandant Of
the navy yard at League island, and
Captain Colby Chester, superintendent
of the naval observatory, will become
rear admirals.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-08-13
FARMER KILLS HIS DAUGHTER
Shoots Son-in.Law and Receives Fatal
Wounds From Which He Dies.

Neillsville, Wis, Aug. 10.-Gottlieb
Schulz, farmer, shot and killed his
daughter and wounded his son in-law,
Patrick Leyden. He later died in the
county Jail as result of wounds made
by Leyden with club in protecting
himself. Three weeks ago Schulz is
alleged to have made an attempt to
murder his wife as the result of do
nestle quarrels. He was arrested and
admitted to bail, which he furnished
himself
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-08-13
New Finds In Caves.

University Of California, Cal, Aug.
10.-The expedition conducted by
Prof. J. c. Merriam of the geological
department Of the university has
found two new caves which yielded
up bones of animals now extinct and
Of species hitherto unknown to
scientists.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-08-13
TRAGEDY Mars a Jubilee,

Berlin, Aug. 10.-The celebration Of
the jubilee of Duke Ernest of Alien
burg has been marred by murder
and suicide. DR.. Thai became sud-
denly insane and shot down the wife
of his assistant who tried to calm
him. A second shot wounded the hus-
band, whereupon DR.. Thai sent q
bullet through his own brain.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-08-13
AUGUST BELMONT IN MIxUP
Faints From Injuries Sustained in an
Accident in Polo Game.

Saratoga, N. Y, Aug. 10.-August
Belmont was injured in a polo game.
In a hot scrimmage Mr.. Belmont's
pony got his legs locked in the fore
legs of Charles Mather's mount. The
pony fell and rolled over Mr.. Belmont.
He was assisted to the clubhouse,
where he tainted. A physician was
summoned. After an examination it
was announced that no bones were
broken. Mr.. Belmont was conveyed
to the city. 1t was said his injuries
were not serious.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-08-13
SWALLOWS A TOY AUTOMOBILE
Little, Wisconsin. Girl in Danger Of
Death From Accident.

Oshkosh, Wis, Aug. 10.-A 2-year-old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. William Rud-
dy, living several miles south of Osh.
kosh. has swallowed toy automobile
and it has been lodged in her gullet
between the fourth and fifth ribs for
nearly five weeks. Medical efforts to
dislodge the obstruction have been
futile and the child is daily growing
weaker. as none but liquid food has
passed her lips for the period named.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-08-13
Goes Far to EiQht.

New York, Aug. 10.-Michael Kerrin
has been sentenced to Jail to work
out a fine for assaulting a workman
named Stauffer. Kerrin admitted that
he came $500 miles to whip Stauffer,
who had challenged him to fight nine
years ago in the far west.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-08-13
ONLY FOUNDRY DESTROYED.
Old Land Mark at AIgona Goes Up In
Smoke,

Algona, Aug. 4.-Early Saturday
morning fire destroyed one OF the old
landmarks Of the city. known as the
old ark, occupied as foundry. BY
good work they kept the fire in one
building from consuming the rest Of
the buildings and saved the moulding
and carpenter shop. The loss is esti-
mated at $4,000. with $1,000 insurance.
The company will rebuild as soon as
possible. This was the only foundry
in the city.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-08-13
Asks $4,000 for Blacklist.

Louisville, KY, Aug. 10.-Suit for
$4,000 damages was entered against
the Louisville & Nashville railroad by
Robert Policy, who claims to have
been placed on the blacklist"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-08-13
BIG STORE TRUST IS ORGANIZED
Cash Buyers Cooperative Society Has
5000. 900 CAPITAL.

Trenton, N. j., Aug. 10.-A combine,
believed to be the department store
trust" which will acquire and run
mammoth business all over the United
States, has. been chartered in the Of
fee Of the secretary of state under the
corporate name Of the Cash Buyers
Union First National Cooperative So
ciety, with nominal authorized CAPT.
tai Of 5000, 900.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-08-13
kaw River on Rampaue.

Kansas City, Mo-, Aug. 10.-The
Kaw river is on the rampage again as
the result of the Kansas rains. Big
gangs Of men are working frantically
on temporary pile bridges to prevent
the debris carrying them away.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-08-13
Child Hero browns.

New York, Aug. 10.-While playing
on the bank of Cromwell's Creek two
little boys fell into the water and were
drowned. The four-year-old son of
Andrew Mccormick tried to save his
playmate, but both sank before help
could reach them.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-08-13
shins VIII Remain British.

London, Aug. 1o.-The agreement of
the Morgan ship combine with the
British admiralty and the Board of
Trade provides that the British COM
panies shall remain on footing of
equality with other British companies
In respect to any military naval or
postal services.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-08-13

The hero's reputation is never quite
safe until he Is dead and buried.
Poverty develops either q woman's
worst traits or her best ones.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-08-13
Famou. ceoIooIst an vlsit

Victoria, B. c., Aug. 10.-Sir James
Hector, the director Of the geological
survey of New Zealand, has arrived
here. He is the discoverer of the
Kicking Horse Pass, which the Cana
dian Pacific uses to enter British
Columbia through the Rockies.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-08-13
CLERGY ARE FOR TEMPERANCE
Catholic Bishops and Priests Form Or
aanization to Further Reform.


Pittsburg, Pa, Aug. 1O.-Bishops
and priests of the Catholic church
who are delegates to the national con-
vention OF the Catholic Total Absti-
nence union of America, in session
here, met and organized in the Ma
tional Sacerdotal league of America,
and elected the following officers:
President, Rev. Father Siebenfoerker,
Canton, o.; honorary president, Arch
bishop Elder of Cincinnati, o.; secre-
tary and treasurer, Rev. P. J. Mullen,
Boston. The membership will be COM
posed Of those of the Catholic clergy
who are total abstainers and who will
devote their energies to the promo
ton of total abstinence among their
people.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-08-13
Cannon Takes Lono Trip,

Burlington, VT, Aug. 10.-Joseph G.
Cannon, speaker-to-be of the House
of Representatives; Congressman ].
G. sibley Of Pennsylvania and Vree-
land, Emerson and Hemingway of New
York have left Burlington on weeks
automobile trip.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-08-13
Explorer Is Heard From.

Paris, Aug. 10.-A dispatch from
Jibutil announces the arrival there Of
w. N. Mcmillan of st. Louis, who
recently failed In his attempt to ex-
plore the course of the Blue Nile.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-08-13

Governor Cummins has been request
ed by the state department to call at
tention to new federal law which
provides that naturalization shall not
be given to persons who are opponents
of organized government. or an
archistA The records Of the courts
making naturalizations must show this
fact as well as others.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-08-13
Want to Run Electric Line.

Alameda, Cal, Aug. 10.-Another ap-
plication to operate an electric line
over the North and South lines now
operated by the Southern Pacific COM
pany has been fled by New York capt.
talists.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-08-13
London Regulates Autos.

London, Aug. 10.--Mr. Long, who Is
in charge of the bill in the House
of Commons regulating automobile
traffic, will propose an amendent per-
hitting maximum speed of twenty
five miles per hour.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-08-13
Even Knew Slayer.

Cynthiana, KY, Aug. 10.-Rebuttal
testimony was offered in the Jett-
White case. Denny B. Goode testified
that Captain Even told him the day
after the shooting that he knew who
killed Marcum.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-08-13
Jewel Theft Mvaterv.

New York, Aug. 10.-Detectives
stand at the doors Of the newly COM
pleted mansion of Mrs. Mabel Nathan
Moore at White Plains, stubbornly
guarding the secret of the disappear
ance of the jewels, worth $4,000.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-08-13
Favorable to the Canal.

Panama, Aug. 10.-It is reported here
that on Aug. 1 the senate committee
made favorable report on the 18TH
mus canal treaty. Confirmation of the
report, however, is lacking.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-08-13
Oil Mercer Is Planned.

Lima, Ohio, Aug. 10.-Plans for the
merger of score of stock oil compa-
MES are on foot here, among them be-
ing many of the companies floated by
Adams &c Sarber.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-08-13

Constantinople. Aug. 5.--A fire has
devastated the town Of Armenak in
the villayet of Alden. Asia Minor. The
mosque, the other public buildings,
400 shops and sixty houses were de.
stroyed.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-08-13
Illness STAYS Trial.

Bunker Hill, ILL.,, Aug. 5.-Mrs. Gull
Ter, who is now states prisoner, ac-
cused Of poisoning six-year-old Frank
Checksfeld, lies critically i'll at her
home here. Her trial has been post.
poned.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-08-13
Explosion on warship.

Plymouth, Eng, Aug. 10.-A tele-
gram from Funchal says there has
been an explosion in the boiler room
of the British first-class cruiser Blake.
1t is stated that one stoker was killed
and four other stokers injured.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-08-13
ssrxla Has consniracx,

Vienna, Aug. 10.-According to ad-
vices received here number Of Ser
Wan officers have been arrested at
Belgrade on account of suspicion
that they were conspiring against the
war minister, Gen. Alanazkovics.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-08-13
Mould Execute Editors.

Picking. Aug. 6.-The Chinese gov
eminent has addressed note direct
ly to the foreign ministers, requesting
the extradition of the editor and stan
OF the Supapo, saying they are wanted
for execution.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-08-13
Erench Admiral Dies.

Paris, Aug 5.-vice Admiral Pors
tier, commander of the French Medi-
terranean fleet. died suddenly. Ad-
miral PORTER during the Boxer trou-
bles commanded the French fleet In
Chinese waters.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-08-13
Nav Save Editors.

Pekin, Aug. 5.-The question has
arisen among the foreign minister's as
to whether they have jurisdiction at
Shanghai in the case Of the editor
and star of the Chinese reform news.
paper, Supao.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-08-13
Cable ship Returns.

Seattle. Wash, Aug. 5.-The Unit.
ed States cable ship Burnside has ar
rived from Sitka, where she complet-
ed the preliminary work Of laying the
cable between this city and South.
eastern Alaska.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-08-13
po Mot Ilke Nem Gains.

Manila, Aug. 10.--The effort of the
United States government to intro.
duce its new currency into the Phil.
ippine islands has not met with the
success that was anticipated.