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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-24
LAND sWINDLER SENTENCED.
Former Iowa Man, William MeAipin
Gets Two Years In Prison.

Whittemore, Dec. 1s.-Word just
received from Colombus, Ohio, an
nounces the sentence of Wilbur Nc
Alpin of this city, we'll known real
estate man and stock fancier, to two
years in the penitentiary for using the
United States mails for the purpose Of
fraud. In addition to the sentence
McAlpin is fined 500 and costs.
Twelve others, implicated in cele-
brated Tennessee land swindle, re-
ceived similar sentences and fines.
McAlpin was indicted by the fed
eral grand jury at Fort Dodge, north
ern district of Iowa. about six months
ago. His implication in the case was
discovered by DR.. Stewart Of Iowa
City, postoffice inspector, who visited
this place to Interview McAlpin, and
was informed by the latter that he
was in the employ Of John A. Cobb Of
cambridge, o. 1t was through the
report of Inspector Stewart the gov
eminent began it's investigation, and
unearthed one of the most gigantic
land swindles ever attempted in the
country
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-24
WOULD CHANGE PENAL LAW.
State Board Of Control, Suggests
Many important Innovations.

p Des Moines, Dec. 17.-Revision Of
the criminal laws of Iowa is force
fully suggested for the consideration
of the coming general assembly by
the state board Of control, through a
paper read by Judge G. S. Robinson
one of the three members Of the
board, at the quarterly conference of
superintendent today. The following
summary embodies the recommends
tons in the briefest possible form:
state inspection of city and coun-
try prisons.
Juvenile court with large discre-
tionary power.
State reformatory for males un.
der 80 and women under 25.
4-Power to suspend sentence when
for less than two years.
5-Indeterminate sentences for all
but life prisoners.
6-Creation of a parole and prison
board
7-Supervision Of the paroIed Grim
inal and furnishing him employment
Judge Robinson entitled his paper
punishment and Reformation" 1t
was most carefully prepared, and was
warmly approved by his confreres on
the board, Hon. John Cownie and
Judge l.. G. Kline. He goes into de-
tail to show that the present Iowa
statutes are lame and defective, and
in many respects behind the times.
He earnestly urges that the legisla-
ture adopt an indeterminate sentence
law and create a special board for pa
roles and pardons. These are the
most important and radical changes
suggested, although the recommends
tion for juvenile courts and for state
reformatories. if adopted, would con-
stitute an important innovation.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-24
DIETRICH INDICTED AGAIN.
Omaha Grand Jury Keeps Up Its Rec
ord BY Sensational Findings.

Omaha, Neb., Dec. 18.-The United
States grand jury yesterday made its
report to the court, returning nineteen
true bills. These include indictments
against United States Senator Charles
II. Dietrich for. alleged Illegal leasing
of building at Hastings, Neb., to the
government to be used as a postoffice;
Former Adjutant General Leonard w.
Colby, for the alleged embeZZlement
of government funds; Daniel Gaines
of Bassett, Neb., for alleged perjury
in swearing falsely to homestead en-.
tries; Former State Senator Elliott
Lowe, for alleged conspiracy to bride
a United States senator; Postmaster
John S. Mitchell of Alma, Neb., charg-
ing him with illegal sale of postage
stamps; VIM. NJ. Irwin, on charge
of acting as agent for Mitchell, and
against r. M. Allen, president of the
Standard Cattle company, for the al.
legged fencing of government lands.
The other indictments were similar
to that against Allen, but do not in.
volve extensive tracts of land.
The jury reported 1t had further
matters under consideration.
The indictments against Senator
Dietrich and State Senator Lowe are
in addition to those returned against
them a week ago.
The indictment against Senator
Dietrich charges that he leased to the
government on April "a, 1901, build
ing at Hastings, Neb.. to be used for
a soostofflce, at an annual rental of
81 300. There is one count, which
covers the amount received for rental
on the building from the date OF tts
lease by the government up to the
present time. equal to a sum slightly
in excess of $4,000.
The indictment against former State
Senator Lowe charges him with alleg-
ed conspiracy to bride United States
senator. Two counts, each of $500,
are named in the bill. II Is charged
that these amounts were paid to Lowe
by Postmaster John G. Mitchell in con-
sideration of loves Endorsement OF
Mitchell's candidacy to Senator Diet.
rich for the appointment as postmaster
at Alma.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-24
THREE CHILDREN BURNED.
Net Death in Bed While Parents
Were Away.

Dubuque, Dec. 17.-Three small
children of August Batten, a farmer
near New Albin. AIlamakee county,
were burned to death Tuesday night
in fire which destroyed the home
while the parents were absent.
The five children were in bed when
the fire broke out, but only the two
eldest, a cripple girl aged eleven and
a boy aged nine years. were able to
make their escape.
The eldest boy helped his sister out
of the second-story window TO the
ground and returned to the house to
get the three younger, but the room
In which they were was all ablaze,
the heat and flames driving him back
He was badly burned.
The parents knew nothing OF the
holocaust until their return.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-24
Elijah the Second objects.

Chicago, Dec. ia demurrer to
the petition of creditors which result
ed December in the appointment of
two receivers to take charge Of all the
property of John Alexander Dowie at
Zion City was filed yesterday in the
United States district court by coun-
sci for Dowie. Dowie raises number
of technical objections to the form of
the creditors petition and asks to
have the bankruptcy proceedings dis
missed. The demurrer will be taken
up for consideration by Judge Koh;-
saat next week.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-24
CITY OFFICIAL INDICTED.
Cedar Rapids Street Commissioner
Charged With Stuffng Pay Roll.

Cedar Rapids, Dec. Nv. L.
Moore, street commissioner of this
city, was indicted by the Linn county
grand jury yesterday for embezzle-
ment, she grand jury finding that for a
period of several months he drew the
pay of one William Martin. when no
such man existed Several witnesses
testified that there was no such man
as Martin-that he was a straw
man."
The investigation was instigated by
Alderman Hughes of the First ward.
Several months ago he preferred
charges in open council meeting. A
"Lexow" committee was appointed
and it exonerated Moore. Alderman
Hughes then laid the matter before
the grand jury.
Moore and his friends say the
streets and walks committee of the'
council knew what he was doing.
The reversible cuff realizes that one
good turn deserves another.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-24
TURKEY DOES RIGHT THING.
Governor OF Aiexandretta Instructed
to ApoIooixe 70 Consui n,vie

Governor of Aiexandretta Instructed
to Apologize to Consul Davis.
Constantinople, Dec. 21.-The porte
has agreed to the demands Of the
United States government and has
ordered the governor Of Alexandretta
to make ample apology to Consul
Davis for the insults and assault to
which he was subjected by the police
Of Alexandretta while he was escort
Ing to departing steamer a natural
lied American citizen named Attarin,
who had been liberated from prison
through the Intervention of Mr.. Davis.
United States Minister Lieshman
arrived at friendly understanding in
the premises with Tewfik Pasha, the
Turkish foreign minister, who agreed
to the demands of Minister Leish-
man.
The porte notified the United
States legation orally and in writing
Of the instructions telegraphed to the
vail Of Aleppo to order the governor
Of Alexandretta to call on Consul
Davis Immediately upon his arrival
at Alexandria, and offer to him
complete apology. The porte has al
SO promised to punish the police offic-
ials who assaulted Consul Davis and
will allow Attarin to depart unhin.
dered.
The United States cruiser San
Francisco with Rear Admiral Cotton,
which left Beirut Friday evening for
the purpose Of taking Consul Davis to
Alexandretta, is expected to arrive
there today, and il the Turkish gov.
eminent carries out the programme
1t has formulated, the Alexandretta
incident may be considered closed.
1t is felt here that delay or COM
plications are not likely, but Rear
Admiral Cotton has received instruc;
tions to meet all eventualities.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-24
ROB GARDEN CITY BANK.
Safe Is Blown to Pieces and Looted
of $500,

Webster City, Dec. 1S.-The bank at
Garden City was robbed Wednesday
night. About $500 was secured. There
is no clue to the robbers. The safe
was blown open, two explosions being
necessary to permit of entrance to
the money drawers. man residing
directly across the street from the
bank heard the explosions and noticed
through his window that the men
were standing outside the bank. He
suspected nothing wrong at the time
IL is now supposed that these men
were guarding the bank, while Others
on the inside were committing the rob.
berry. The bank was a private insti-
tuition. owned nv y d. Ballard of this
city and a, N. Drake of Radcliffe ~
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-24

Fire at Soldiers, Home.

Marshalltown. Dec. 18.-Fire, the or
igin of which is not exactly known,
threatened for time yesterday to
consume the residence of Command
ant c. C. Horton, at the Soldiers
Home. BY the aid Of the home fire
department and the uptown crews, the
blaze was extinguished before any
great Roadway had been gained, al
though the upper story of the house
was badly soaked with water. The
extent of the damage could not be
learned. but was estimated to be less
than $500, mostly due to water.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-24
SLEAT0R HELD TO
Be RESPONSIBLE
But Coroner's Jury Exonerates
Him From Blame for the
Abel Wreck
THE BOYS YOUTH SAVED HIM
Jury Also Declared That Railroad
Company Knew of His lnefficiency
AS Operator-Streator Declares He
Is Innocent.

Abel, Dec. 21.--The verdict, which
was returned by Coroner Lods' jury
after investigating the cause OF the
Milwaukee wreck. last Sunday, in
which three Des Moines men were
killed, perhaps is one of the most re-
markable ever recorded. The jurors
were inclined to place the blame on
the railroad company for hiring such
a young and inexperienced operator
as Sleator for such an important posi-
ton as he held, but returned a yer.
dict without placing the blame, and
were dismissed. The verdict Is as
follows:
State of Iowa, Dallas County, So.
An inquisition holden at Abel
In Dallas county, Iowa, on the 18th
18th and 10Th days of December,
1903, before Henry P. Lods, coro-
ner Of the county aforesaid, upon
the bodies Of Frank Finnicum,
Oscar Dyer and Walter Ward.
there lying dead, by the jurors
whose names are hereto subscrib- =
ed. The said jurors upon their
oaths do say that the said Frank
Finnicum, Oscar Dyer and Walter
Ward came to their death by
head end collision of two c. NJ.
& St. p. freight trains, on the Des
Moines and Spirit Lake division
at point about two miles east of
the town of Abel
Said accident In our judgment
being due to q failure on the part
of Operator David w. Sleator, of
Give, to deliver order No. 3 to
Conductor Flynn. making the
meeting point of said freight
trains at Waukee, Ia, but owing
to the age, inexperience and recog-
nized inability of the said David
w. Sleator to handle complicated
train orders as shown by testi-
mony of Dispatcher w. W. Litten,
who on sworn statement said in
competency was made known to
the chief dispatcher, we believe
that the said David w. Sleator Is
entitled to the sympathy ofthe rail-
way officials and the general pub
lie. rather than their condemna.
ton.
In testimony whereof, the said
jurors have set their hands this
day and year aforesaid.
AtteSted by
A. c. Hutchins.
B. F. Merical,
J. A. Kenyon,
Jurors,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-24
Skull Crushed by curt,;n

Audubon, Dec. ID. f. Frazier a
photographer OF this place. is living
at the point of death as the resuit Of
an unusual accident While adinstina
large curtain roller in his studio
the roller fell and the iron point there.
Of crushed his skull. He was paraly.
yzed on one side and he lost his
speech. There was an operation on
his skull yesterday for the removal
Of the clot OF blood from the brain.
but II is not believed that he will re
cover.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-24
Almost Cost His Life.

Ottumwa, Dec. 1S.-Fire destroyed
the livery barn of William Walker in
Batavia Five horses were burned.
and Night Waterman George Brown
ing had narrow escape from death
in the flames while trying to save
property. The loss Is $4,000.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-24
Coroner, II. p. Lods.

coroner, II. L. LOuS.
The most sensational evidence in
Produced was that Of D. w. Sleator,
the 18-year-old operator, who was held
responsible for the wreck and who
maintained his innocence to the last.
He said: Il am Is years old, and have
been employed by the Milwaukee for
six weeks. , received $47.50 a month
as night operator at Give. / studied
telegraphy at Highland Park school of
telegraphy for seven months, but did
not graduate.
My experience in railroad work had
been six weeks at Luther and Ruth
ven. did not take an examination on
the Milwaukee. went on duty at
z p. N. and worked till a. m.
"Flynn's train was reported out of
Give at $3.50 or 1855, don't now re-
member just which time 1t was.
received orders No. and No. and
was told to file No. 8. Twenty min
utes after the west bound extra left
Clre the dispatcher asked Have you
delivered order No. 81? answered
No, you told me to file it To this he
replied I did not and he told me to
read it and then said See what you
have done I said You told me to file
it. He said You are liar and at
once began calling Waukee and Adel."
Sleator further testified that on Sun
day morning Dispatcher Litten called
him and said IF you try to lay the
blame on me I'll make 1t hot for you"
Sle2.Or was severely cross-question-
ed, but told a substantially straight
story throughout. He won a great deal
Of sympathy.
Dispatcher Litten denied any re-
sponsibility for the wreck and said
Sleator was entirely to blame.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-24
RAli ROAD LANDS.

UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD LANDS.
The Union Pacihc owns 100000 acres
In the great wheat belt Of Kansas, which
we sell at so to so per acre. Colorado
grazing lands $l,50 per acre: Nebraska
$3.50 TO SIS per acre. All lands sold one
tenth cash, balance 10 years. Excursions
frst and third Tuesdays of each month.
22s 9th ST., Qes Moinss Ia
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-24
Ruchanan Sets Sail.

NewYork, Dec. 1e.-William !. Bu-
chanan of Buffalo. N. Y, the first Unit
ed States minister to the Republic OF
Panama, sailed yesterday for Panama
to take up his new duties.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1903-09-05
COEUR D'ALENE WATER co.
His Life Saved BY ChAmberlaln's Col
Cholera and DiArrhosa Remedy.
BUSINESS BRIEFS

Shoe repairing of all kinds at Blood
Bros.
Brick and lime for sale by Armand |
Perrenoud.
Call on F. A. Shallis for fresh
groceries.
Steam and pipe fittings of all kinds
at Armand Perenoud's hardware store.
The best line of fishing tackle in
the county at Perrenoud's hardware
store
Go to the Bancroft under the new
management and you will get the best
% cent meal in town.
We have a few misses shirtwaists
left, which go at half price. The
Idaho Mercantile company.
II you want a nice, moist loaf with
a rich, toothsome flavor, use Auto
Get -four.
Lots in Hunts addition immedi
ately north of the original townsite
See James II. Harte.
Save doctor bills by buying first
class water filter of Armand Perre-
mould, the hardware dealer.
For the best assorted line of school
supplies, pens, pencils, states, tablets,
etc, etc, go to the Idaho Mercantile
90,
The Cash Grocery is the place to
get your vegetables. Always fresh
from the gardens.
See Jas. H. Harte for lots in
O'Brien's Addition, the most desirable
location in Occur d Alene.
For the nobbiest line of mems hats
in all the new shapes, go to the Idaho
Mercantile Co. We have just receiv
ed our fall stock.
just received, 1O5 pairs infant 8
soft soled shoes in eighteen different
styles. Williams the shoe man.
Tuesday. Sept 3. we will place on
sale the best line Of ladies' and
misses street hats ever shown in the
city. The Idaho Mercantile Co
Wanted or woman to dc
general homework in small family.
Send washing out if preferred. Leave
name and address at this office.
We buy in carload lots from first
hands and can Wholesale and retail
goods at the lowest prices. Call and
get our prices before buying elsewhere.
Armand PerrenOud.
For a big line of heating stoves,
cooking stoves or ranges to select
from, go to Perrenoud's hardware
store. Prices and quality cannot b
duplicated by any other dealer.
Screen doors, window screens, lawI
mowers. sprinklers, hose and ham
mocks Of all kinds and at low price
at Armand Perrenoud's hardware
store.
For the largest. nattiest and mos
up to date line Of ladies' and misses
street hats go to the Idaho Mercantile
Co.
When you want a good meal for 2;
cents, nicely cooked and well served
do not overlook the Bancroft hotel
Give US trial and you will be salts
Hed.
Fire, Life, Accident and Liability
Insurance can be procured at the agen
ey Of Brennan Il Steele, Room 6
Mcfarland block.
II will pay You to take advantage
OF the low prices that we are making
on all straw hats. Also on broker
lines OF shoes and mems shirts, one
third to one-half of. The Idah
Mercantile Co.
A good house Of five rooms Of
Lakeside avenue, also fine housebOa
for sale at a bargains. Inquire Of X
b. Dickerson. 4t-aug29.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1903-09-05

The Proper Treatment for q SPrinsA Ankle
Asa rule a man will feel we'll salts
fed If he can hobble around on
crutches two or three weeks after
spraining his ankle, and it is usually
two or three months before he has
fully recovered. This is an I'M
necessary loss of time, for in many
cases in which Chamberlain Pain
Balm has been promptly and freely
applied. a complete cure has been
effected in less than one weeks time,
and in some cases within three days.
For sale by the Occur d'Alene Drug
~
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1903-09-05
NOTICE OF SALE OF PRIZE LOGS.

Notice j. hereby given That under the prOTis.
ions NJ an act entitled An act providing fur the
Inspection and regulating the meas uFefneut Of
logs lumber ssuli., railroad ties telephone poles
and Cedar posts, designating lumber districts,
and providing for the appoin tment " lumber In
spectOr" approved tits 10th day y March 1901
the undersigned will offer iOr sale, by way OF
public auction 10 the highest bidder At the Office
of the lumber inspector Of District No ?, at Harri.
sou Idaho, at 10 O'Clock a M on the 2ist day Of
september 1903, 1890 feet Of Prize Logs, bear
ing no marks and held by the undersigned, or
80 many feet thereof Of said logs a. may be nee
essary to pay the charges due upon said logs
10 the undersigned for sorting snd booming the
same and for tolls due thereon % the -. Joe
Improvement Company. lid. and notice = here
by further given that the residne Of said logs,
after 40 much Of the same thereof have been sold
to Tay the Aforesaid charges, will be divided be
tween the owners in said LHmber district In pro
portion tn the number Of logs owned by each
person or company respectively In said district.
All parnies interested or claiming an Interest
/ in such division ~ said logs notified to be
present at tina above mentioned time aud place
/ ~ present their claims 20 the undersigned
| ~ jog Boon COMPANY. LTD.
BY WILLIAM DEAEY.
aug s,.s.pt 49, President.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1903-09-05

Good rubber tired buggy and single
harness for sale at bargain. Inquire
Of John Donovan
Lots in O'Briens' addition, border
ing ON the original townsite, at low
prices and ON easy terms Of payment
to prospective builders. See James
III. Harte.
Jones L Dillingham's ready mixed
paints, the best ON earth for the
money, a paint that lasts and keeps
bright, sold in Occur d'Alene by II.
A. Steinke.
Special sale of refrigerators, blue
flame oil stoves, gasoline stoves, ice
cream freezers and hammocks, at q
reduction of ten per cent at II. A.
Steinke's Hardware, Scallon Block.
We are Offering some big bargains
in broken lines of mems and childrens'
shoes, and mems hats from 25 to so
per cent discount. The Idaho
Mercantile company.
This Is dry season of the year
and fires are always liable to occur.
Brennan 4 Steele viii write your
insurance promptly and at lowest
rates.
II you want a paint that looks we'll
and wears we'll go OF Steinke's hard
ware store and call for Jones & Dill
lingham's Spokane paint. Carried
in all colors-
You are looking for bargains. See
the ten per cent reduction sale of oil
stoves, freezers, ice chests and
hammocks at H. A. Steinke's Hard
ware, Seallon block.
That rich, 'nutty" flavor is found
only in bread made from Auto-eet
-four. Manufactured by the Cable
Milling Co., Post Falls, Idaho. For
sale by all grocers.
How about that new suit for falls
We have just received two Of the
strongest lines of samples shown in
the United States. We guarantee 1
tit and satisfaction in every instance.
The Idaho Mercantile Co.
Our line of wall paper and hous'
lining is complete. You can fine
just what you want in our stock a
prices that will suit your pocketbook
Armand PeFFenoud.
l can guarantee you first class worI
in plumbing, heating and furnac
4 work Get my price and let me con
Q vince you. III. A. Steinke's Hardware
Scallon block.
. The attention of the ladies c
Occur d'Alene and vicinity is Gale
to the dressmaking establishment {
Mesdames Robinson 4 Ransimei
Gunderson block, opposite the InI
Satisfaction guaranteed and prizes
0 right. Patronage solicited.
We have just received direct frol
the manufacturers car each Of fioui
J. bran and shorts, barb wire and nails
= doors and windows and sugar. The
were all bought for spot cash II 20
It are in the market, come in and u
= our prices. We can save you money
The Idaho Mercantile Co.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1903-09-05
Notice Calling Cor bids.

Sealed bids will be received until
Monday Sept IA at eleven o'clock
a. IN. for the digging and filling of a
ditch from Occur d'Alene, Idaho, to
Hayden lake. Plans and specifica-
tions can be seen at the office of the
Occur d'Alene Water Il Light Co,
Occur d 'Alene, Idaho, or at room sos,
Granite block. Spokane, Wash.
Work to be completed by Dec. L,
1908. Bids will be received at
either Of the above mentioned offices,
and envelopes containing same should
be endorsed bid for digging and
filing ditch to Hayden lake
The company reserves the right to
reject any and all bids
COEUR D'ALENE WATER co.
Hia Life saved BY Chamberlain Collie
Cholera and DiArrhoeA Remedy.
B. L. Dyer, a we'll known cooper
Of this town, says he believes Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy saved his lie last summer
He had been sick for a month witt
what the doctors call bilious dyson
terry, and could get nothing to do him
any good until he tried this remedy
1t gave him immediate relief" say
B. T. Little, Merchant, Md. Fo
sale by the Occur d. Alene Drug Co.