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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-06-18
TRAGEDY CAUSES FEAR.

European Monarchs Tremble With
Horror at the Assassins' Work.
Vienna, June 15.-The frightful car
nival of assassination, the swift and
horrible red night of Belgrade, struck
dread at the Court of Frances Joseph
of Austria, at the court of the car,
at the court of Berlin, and as for Bull
garia, the wholesale murder in the
sister kingdom has brought the mem
bers of the present regime to a state
of absolute horror.
Prince Ferdinand, the ruler of the
kingdom, deserted his capital several
weeks ago. Rumors of plots to as
sassinate him grew too numerous for
his nerves, to longer be around them,
and he fed.
AS for the courts of the great king
doms mentioned, the insidious silent
manner in which the Seryian army
was won over from allegiance to its
monarch, the lightning swiftness with
which the bloody coup d'etat was
dealt, makes every throne feel inse-
cure and brings to every monarch a
sudden sense of weakness, of utter
helplessness, should the politicians
and the armies choose to turn against
them and lead the people.
One of Alexander's sins for which
his life paid was his ignoring and con-
temptuous treatment of the common
peoples party of his state. His con-
duct was no more contemptuous than
is that of Emperor William of Ger
many for the socialists of his king
dom. who compose large proportion
of the population. The coup of Bel
grade, it is feared, may stir the Ger
man socialists to intrigue and to an
armed revolution.
But by far the worst fears enter
tanned in all the courts is that in
dividual anarchists, VIGOROUSLY emo
tional may be stirred to do desperate
deeds against the persons of the rul-
ers and the men high in RIVER. lit
is a fear so real that the guards have
been doubled at the palaces of the
rulers ia St. PETERSBURG, Berlin and
Vienna, while in Bulgaria whole
brigade is barricaded at the govern
ment buildings.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-06-18
GOD BLESS THE CIRCUS"
Wallaces Show Has The Best Wishes
of the Orphans.

Des Moines, June 15.-Of the num-
erous letters priced by the manage
ment of the Wallace show, one is
especially highly esteemed. 1t runs
like this: I'VE had a happy, happy,
happy time at the Wallace circus
yesterday afternoon. We will never
forget it. May God bless the Wallace
show" This was followed by forty
eight poorly scrubbed but genuine
signatures of boys and girls who,
through the generosity of their guard
ians, were able to see the Wallace
show for their first circus"
B. E. Wallace, the sole owner OF
the big Wallace show. considers the
frequency of the visits of the orphans
and other unfortunates as compli-
ment to his show Many states allow
the inmates of their state institu
tons to attend one circus annually,
it's officers selecting the show to be
attended and the state paying the
bill Recently in an Illinois city
where three shows were advertised at
the same time, the manager of the
asylum for the insane decided that
they would take as many patients as
circus. Scarcely day passes but that
some generous minded person calls
at the show lot early in the day to
buy tickets and reserved seats for a
number of orphan or poor children.
A big three-ring circus and extern
sive menagerie like that offered by
the great Wallace show is certainly
a children's delight. We have other
circuses, but there is only one Wal
lace show, and it is generally conced-
ed that Mr.. Wallace has in many ways
cleverly provided for the amusement
of the little folks as we'll as present
ing scores of actually new and al
most miraculous features for the
qualification of the adult parents, and
these are sufficient reasons for be-
lieving that the immense Wallace
tents will be packed as usual to their
capacity when it exhibits in Des
Moines next Friday. June 10. Re-
duced rates on all railroads.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-06-18
Heir to a Vast Fortune.

Lake Mills. June 13-Mrs. Herborg
Peterson, Lake Mills, has been in
formed by her brother, John E. Bjor-
1al, residing in Norway, that she is
one of four heirs to ten million Aus
trian gulden ($S,10O,000). Bjordal
has received advices from the Swed-
ishNorwegian minister at Vienna
that Daniel Galtung, who went from
Strandebarm to the Bergen diocese,
Norway, more than a hundred years
ago. later was made a general in the
Austrian army. and died leaving a
large fortune which was intrusted to
ne Austrian government on condition
hat after one hundred years, it be di
yided among his nearest heirs. The
hundred years having now elapsed,
he fortune is to be distributed.
The only heirs are Mrs. Peterson and
her brothers and sister living in
Norway
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-06-18
STRANGERS TOOK $1,000.
Farmer Baker Near Brooklyn Swim.
died Out of Bunch of Cash.

Grinnell June IA farmer named
Baker, living near Brooklyn, was
mulcted of $500 by two strangers
who interested him in the purchase
of the farm of a neighbor The two
men hired a livery team at Fishers
livery stable in this city. They drove
at once to Brooklyn where they sep
arated, one who had called upon
Baker several weeks ago, going to his
place. He had before consulted Baker
concerning the purchase of the farm
several weeks ago. In some way
Baker was promised large sum In
case the deal was completed, as the
sale was to be at ridiculously low
price. In order 20 complete the deal
at once it was represented by the
stranger that the deal must be spot
cash, and it was necessary for Baker
to put in $1,000. Each party counted
out 81, 500 which was placed in a tin
box and the two started out to buy
the farm. They met the second man
in the bunco deal, who wanted to
hire a team TO take him to the sta
ton to make an incoming train. The
stranger who was with Baker, handed
him the tin box and started to the
station with his pal, promising to- re-
turn at once. He did not return and
the box was found empty. A trail was
started after the fellows and the team
was found at Vining Tama, county,
where it was left. No trace of the
men has been discovered
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-06-18
CROP CONDITIONS.
Elevator Men at 900 Points Give
Views as to Outlook.

Des Moines, June ia report
issued by Secretary Wells, of the Iowa
Grain Dealers Association, gives a
synopsis of the crop conditions in
Iowa up to the present date. This
report is compiled from information
received from about 900 elevator men
throughout the state of Iowa Each
man having given the conditions as
he sees them in his territory. an aver
age has been takn on the different
kinds of grain, acreage, etc. and has
been brought up to the 10th of June.
The report shows that the intended
acreage of corn on May list was l per
cent more than last year, of which 70
per cent has been planted. up to June
10th. OF the whole amount, Is per
cent of the corn land has been aban-
doned and will be sown in other crops.
while Is per cent will be planted and
replanted in corn
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-06-18
PRINCE PETER THE NEW KING.
Received His Education in Belgrade
DESIGNATED and a Spendthrift.

DISSIpateo ana a SpenotnTHt.
Geneva, June 13.-The new king Of
Servia, Peter, received his education
in Belgrade during the reign of his
father, being 10 years old when the
family was expelled from the Servian
soil. Later he went to school in
Pesth and Temesvar, and besides re-
peated visits to Russia, spent several
years at the small court of Prince
Nicholas of Montenegro at Cettinje
While there he became the sutton Of
the latter's daughter, Princess Zorka,
and married her in 1883. She died
seven years later. The issue of this
marriage are three children. daugh-
ter Of 10 and two sons, aged respec-
lively Is and 13. Since 1891 Prince
Peter has been residing in Geneva.
Because of his dissipated and spend
thrift habits Prince Peter separated
with his father-in-law and lost the
good graces of Alexander III of Rus
STA, from whom he received large
gifts of money on several occasions
Since the accession of the present
car. however, there has been sort
of a reconciliation with st. Peters
burg and the finances of Prince Peter
were put and kept on sound basis,
but he has been very poor. 1t is said
that Emperor Francis Joseph of Aus
tria assisted materially in this finan-
cial rehabilitation. Since 1891 Prince
Peter, never wealthy, has neverthe-
less, been living in modest comfort at
Geneva His younger brother, Arse
MUS. served for number of years as
an officer in the Russian guards and
married since his retirement Princess
de Midoff di San Donate, very
wealthy Russian lady, with whom he
Is living in Paris.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-06-18
ARSON AT JACKSON, KENTUCKY
Captain Ewing's Hotel 10 Destroyed
by Fire.

Louisville, KY, June 15.-The city
hotel at Jackson, KY, three-story
building, owned by Captain b. j.
Even. the principal witness against
lett and White, now on trial there TOT
the assassination of Lawyer j. b. Mar
cum. was burned to the ground early
Yesterday morning. There were fif
teen guests in the hotel, but all es'
caped without injury. There was no
insurance on the structure and the
hotel together with its furnishings
and effects of the guests, is total
loss. The origin of the fire is I'M
known, but the belief is general that
tho fire was of incendiary origin.
Captain Even had recently put up
an addition to the hotel. This was
inst completed and was as yet unoc-
cupied. 1t was in this part of the
hotel that the fire was discovered
The town of Jackson has no fire de-
partment, and as it's citizens were
awakened by the firing of pistols and
guns. much excitement prevailed
detachment of militia osme on the
double-uuick from their camp across
the river and rendered valuable aid
in assisting the guests to escape and
preventing the flames from spreading.
Captain Even has been kept at the
camp Of the militia since he testified
last Monday that he saw Curtis Jett
fire the shot which killed Marcum.
Nobody was seen TO Ieave the hotel
before the fire broke out II was only
two days ago that Jackson was put
under martial law. The fire has
caused renewed apprehension.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-06-18
DousLE SHOOTING AT DEnlsoN
w. A. Porter, Old Soldier, Wounds
Wife and Attempts Suicide.

Wife and Attempts Suicide.
Denison, June 15.--W. A. Porter,
An old soldier, living in the southern
part Of the city, during fit Of jeal-
,usly, shot his wife with a target rife,
lnfiicting serious but not necessar-
ly fatal wound He rushed from the
house after seeing his wife fall and
shot himself twice with 22-calibre
revolver Neither of these shots were
fatal, though one bullet is still lodged
n his brain. Mrs. Porter was shot in
he mouth, the bullet cutting across
he tongue and lodged in the muscles
Of the neck. Porter's wounds are a
scalp wound and a more serious
wound, the ball penetrating the brain.
Both victims of the shooting are con-
scious. Porter claims the shooting OF
his wife was unintentional, and that
thinking he had killed her acciden-
tally, he sought to take his own life.
Mrs. Porter and her daughter and son.
ln-law, Mr.. and Mrs. Warner of Char
ter Oak, who are witnesses of the
shooting, claim that Porter fired in
.entionally. Porter is member of
The G. A. R.. and lost one eye in the
civil war. Since the war he has had
bullet lodged in his brain. He re-
selves a liberal pension. The couple
have been married many vars, and
his was the first known that there was
any trouble between them.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-06-18
WILSON GETS APPOINTMENT.
Made Superintendent Of Horticul-
ture By Baily.

Mount Ayr, June 11.-Dr. S. Baily,
chairman of horticulture for Iowa's
worlds fair commission, has appoin-
ed Silas Wilson of Atlantic superin-
tendent of horticulture. Mr.. Wilson
has long been identified with the lead
ing horticulturists of the state, having
had many years experience in all
lines connected with fruits and fruit
growing, is a member of the Iowa
State Horticultural Society and was
selected by that body and recommend
ed to the worlds fair commission for
the position to which Chairman Baily
has appointed him. There are two
assistant superintendent 10 be selec-
ted later
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-06-18
THERE Is NO DISSENT.
People Of Servia Seem Content With
Conditions.

Belgrade, June 13.-The assassina-
ton of King Alexander and Queen
Draga, the latter's two brothers, the
Servian premier, minister of war and
former minister of war, perpetrated
n the dark hours of yesterday morn
ing by a band of officers, and the
proclamation by the army of. Prince
Karageorgevitch, the pretender to the
chrome, as king of Servia, has appar-
emily, it may be said now that forty
eight hours have passed, been accept
ed by the capital and Servian people
without a murmur. The meeting of
The skupschtina on Monday next is
low looked forward to to confirm the
proclamation as king of Prince Kara
georgevitch and to regulariZe the new
situation.
The only new element in the situ-
alton is feeling among the intelli-
gent classes in favor of the abolition
Of the Servian monarchy altogether
and the creation of republic, and
his sentiment is shared by at least
one member of the provisional gov
eminent. Differences of opinion on
his point developed yesterday at a
meeting of the cabinet, when the new
.oreign minister, Ljubonir Kalievics,
expressed himself for the establish
nent of a republican form of govern
nent. The majority of the ministers,
however, declared themselves in favor
Of a new king in Prince Peter, Kara
georgevitch. They strengthened their
declaration by the strong argument
hat it was certain that Austria and
Russia would not countenance the
creation of a republic. This is the
view generally shared by politicians.
The remains of the i'll fated king
and queen were buried almost
stealthily Thursday night in the
chapel of ST. Marks, where the mem
bers of the Obrenovitch family are in.
TERED.
The autopsy held proved that the
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-06-18
Tried to Kill Himself.

Sioux City, June 15.-In the pres
ence of his wife and child. at his home
at 419 Jennings street, William Ben
der. aged 80 years, an employe of the
Star livery, last evening made an at
:empt to take his life by shooting him
self in the head with 32-caliber re
golver. The bullet entered at the
light temple, and, glancing from the
skull emerged at a point two inches
.urther in front, fracturing the skull
nut not rendering the man uncon
scious. Bender is now at the Sam
iritan hospital, where he is receiving
surgical attention.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-06-18
Verdict for $1,000.

Fort Dodge, June 15.-The jury in
he $4,000 damage suit of Mrs. Cath
crime Crotty VS.. the Chicago Great
Western brought in verdict for ST..
700 for plaintiff. The case was tried
N the federal court, now in session
n this city, and was a hard fought
egal battle. The jury was instruct
ed this morning and returned ver-
dict after out an hour and a half.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-06-18

late king received thirty shot wounds.
many of them deadly. Queen Draga
had numerous shot and sabre wounds,
and it is alleged that her body was
torn in a barbaric fashion.
The radical leaders have made
fiery speeches today to thousands of
people in the open air. declaring that
the act was the will of the people as
well as of the military
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-06-18
Hiah School Boys Drowned.

Iowa City, June 12.--Lewis Grady,
,ged II, and Philip Walker, aged 10,
we're drowned in the Iowa river near
his city. The boys were out in a
small row boat which was capsized
The bodies were found after search
iasting all night. The young men
we're sons of well known families and
we're juniors in the Iowa City high
school,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-06-18
GOVERNOR NEWRoLD DEAD.
Succeeded kirkwood to Position Of
loWa's Chief Executive.

Mt. Pleasant, June 12.-Hon. Joshua
G. Newbold, at one time governor of
Iowa, died at his residence in this
city of apoplexy Wednesday night.
He was elected lieutenant governor
in 1875, and by the election of Cover
nor Kirkwood to the United States SEN
ate, he succeeded to the governorship
and served out the remainder of the
term. Governor Newbold, since re-
siding in this city, has served three
terms as mayor, and completed his
last term in March.
Ex-Governor Newbold was four
times elected as member of the Iowa
general assembly; was speaker of the
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-06-18

Ambassador Choate is going to mar
ry one of his daughters to a titled
Englishman. 1t costs a good deal to
be ambassador to England, but the
lady members of the family will now
be likely to regard the investment as
a good one.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-06-18
SAVINGS STOLEN BY ROOMMATE.
Cullen Gregory out Three Hundred
Dollars.

Grinnell June 11.-Cullen Gregory,
farm hand working three miles
northeast of this place, is minus $3.50,
and he is anxious to find his roommate
who left suddenly last night without
saying a word to single person. 1t
IS believed that the roommate, whose
name is Charles Knodle, has the mon
ey 1t seems that Knodle and Greg
DRY worked upon the same farm and
that they had become fast friends.
In the burst of confidence Gregory
told of his savings of years. This
morning when Gregory got up Knodle
was gone and the pocket book con-
aiming the fresh, crisp bills were also
missing. The police here have been
Notified and Des Moines officers have
been asked to keep their weather eye
out for Knodle. His description is as
follows: Short, stout built man,
wighing 100 pounds, dark complexion
short mustache and wore a blue sui.
with white stripe.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-06-18
Old Woman Robbed.

Knoxville. June 13.-Mrs. John
Grimths, IS years of age, who resides
our miles west of Knoxville, was held
md robbed by masked man while on
her way home from this place. She
resisted the foot pad as much as pos
ible but he succeeded in getting
small amount Blood hounds placed
On the trail Immediately went to the
home of Dan Cox near here. He is I'M
der arrest and in Jail. Mrs. Griffiths
has not seen him for the purpose of
Identification
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-06-18
Youno Boy Fatally Hurt.

Oskaloosa, June 13.-FrancistCham
bers, a Muchakinock lad, was terrib-
ly injured in the mine of the Consol-
idated Coal company, near Eddyville.
He was caught and dragged by an
electric trip. He will probably die
as his back Is broken.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-06-18

Miss NJ. E. Braddon has just pub
lished her siXty-fourth novel 1t is
almost terrifying to think what might
have happened if Miss Braddon had
been the wife of Cyrus Townsend
Brady.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-06-18
Way Wins Out in Tenth.

Alogna, June 12.-The republican
county convention here was an inter
esting one. The delegation to the
state convention was instructed for S.
X. Way of this county to succeed him
self as member of the state commit
tee. This assures the reelection of
Way in the caucus at Des Moines.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-06-18
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Cattle Ate Paris Green.

Baskerville, June 13.-F. A. Shae-
fer & West, the fine cattle men, who
have large farm near Raleigh, have
just lost three head of thoroughbred
cattle All were poisoned by eating
Paris Green. The loss is a heavy
one. as the cattle were valued at
S1 O00
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-06-18

On the day that President Roosevelt
arrived in Topeka triplets were born
TO mother in Cnanute and also to a
mother in Humboldt Kansas doesn't
profess 10 go deeply in sociological
problems such as the presidents theo.
~ OF race suicide. but she always
strives 10 please
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-06-18

A Chicago schoolmaster criticises
Shakespeare because that bards Ian
guage is behind the times. Some one
should put Shakespeare writings into
slang to meet Chicago's yearning for
up-to-date literature.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-06-18

Twenty young men in South Chi
cago have formed a matrimony club.
AS a rule, the preliminaries to matri-
mony are most successfully conducted
by the man who goes it alone" so
far as other men are concerned.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-06-18
A Youthful Counterfeiter,

Dubuque, June 12.-Clyde Ellis,
aged IL years, youthful counterfeit
ter, has been sentenced to the state
industrial school. The complaint was
entered by the boys mother, who de-
clared that young Ellis spent much
of his time making bogus coin. Sew
eral counterfeit dimes We're found in
his possession when he was placed
under CrreSt. 'r
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-06-18

Sir Ralph Gallwey suggests "a legal
tied use of the shotgun" for scorching
motorists. This might be good way
to encourage the youth of Great Brit
ain in the practice of much-needed
craftsmanship. A moving target is
the hardest to hit.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-06-18

A proposition to tax trousers for
the purpose of raising the revenue
which is necessary to run the gov
eminent has been made in England
How can woman hope to gain her
rights in such a country as that?
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-06-18

If King Edward thinks of visiting
Ireland, why doesn't he combine bust
ness with pleasure and make the trip
next month when the big automobile
race there comes off?
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-06-18

Another cure for consumption is
announced. The trouble with these
cures is that the victim usually dies
before they have a chance to demon
strate their effectiveness.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-06-18

King Edward has a decided advan.
tage over president in visiting the
various localities in his realm He
can refuse to make speeches without
the fear of losing any votes.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-06-18

One of the Chicago university pro-
fessors has discovered a similarity
between Shakespeare and Kipling.
The world has been overrating the
notorious AvOnian
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-06-18
Will Rrina Reforms.

lean indignation aroused by the mas
sacre at Kishenev has produced such
a great effect, says the Daily Tele-
graphs correspondent at st. Peters
burg, that it is believed in spite of
Minister Won Plehve's opposition, the
imperial council will accept and the
czar sanction legislative reforms in
favor Of the Jews, which Finance Min
lister Witte wishes to introduce.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-06-18
AssYRIAN PE0DLER CAUGHT.
He Attempted to Assault Grace Wood
ward near Garvyin

ward near Garwin
Marshalltown, June 13.-Nahen
Jabara, the Assyrian peddler who at.
tempted an assault on Grace Wood
ward, was captured near Garwin and
brought here. dramatic scene oc-
cured in court when the girl identi-
fed her assailant Jabara fell to his
knees and begged forgiveness, prac-
tically admitting his guilt. Great in
dignation prevails. Miss Woodward
is in a state of nervous collapse.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-06-18

Danger turks in the steam yacht,
the air ship and the trolley line.
Walking is a slow mode of travel, but
it has its advantages that must not
be overlooked.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-06-18

Maud Comes husband was a peace
tul and dignified citizen when she mar
ried him. Now he wants to fight the
entire population of Dublin.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-06-18

A new Office has been made for WI
Ting-fang Nothing in China was
dig enough for him.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-06-18

Richard Henry Stoddard, the ia
nous poet, left an estate valued at
$4,000 He must have had some out
side enterprises going.