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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-05
SULTAN WINS IN BATTLE.
Pretender's Troops Meet Disastrous
Defeat and Many Are Slain,

Tangier. Morocco. Feb. 1.-The sui
tan's troops have utterly routed the
forces Of the Moorish pretender and
captured Blu Hamara himself. A spe-
cial courier who arrived from Fee
brought this news. He reports that at
daybreak last Thursday the army of
the sultan, commanded by the war
minister, Ell Menebhi. attacked the
pretender's position and inflicted a
complete defeat on his following, at
the same time capturing Blu Hamara
Inter.-Another runner who has ar
rived here from Fee confirms the news
of the defeat of the rebels. but says
that the report of the capture OF the
pretender is incorrect.
He adds that It is uncertain whether
Blu Hamara's body was among the great
number slain. The sultan's victory
was absolute, almost the entire follow
ing of the pretender being either slain
or captured. His camp. provisions and
ammunition were taken and the artil-
lery, which was lost by the sultans
army In the battle Of December 23, was
recaptured. Even If Blu Hamara es-
capped 1t is hopeless for him to seek to
retrieve his defeat. as his claim that
he is a saint is exploded.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-05
WANTS CHANGE or VENUE.
Mrs. GaIlaugher's Attorneys Will File
Affidavjts of Pre- judice.

Iowa City, Jan. 31.-Mrs, Ellen
Gallagher will probably be tried for
perjury in another county than John
son, where she was tried and acquit-
ted of the murder of her husband.
Her attorneys will soon file an affida-
Wit of prejudice in Johnson county and
ask the court to transfer the trial to
another county. Newspaper clippings
and articles will be introduced into
court with the affidavit, showing that
the minds of the people of Johnson
county have been so poisoned against
Mrs. Gallagher that she cannot have
q fair trial here.
The people OF the southern part of
the county, where Mrs. gallagher
lived with her husband before his MUIR
der last June, are much incensed
against her on account of what they
believe to be the miscarriage of JUS
tice by which she was acquitted, and
hope To aave her sent to the peniten-
tiar,' Tor perjury committed by her
while on the witness stand in her
own behalf.
The trial of Mrs. Gallagher. unless
removed to another county, will take
place early in February.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-05
PosToFFIcE AT DAYTON ROBBED
Safe Blown Open and Contents Taken
by Professionals.

Dayton, Jan. Boa gang of burg
lars blew up the safe in the postofiice
at this place at A o'clock yesterday
morning. The night Waterman heard
the noise In the postoffice and ran
to the motel, where he aroused the
landlord. The landlord took his shot
gun and the two men started for the
postoffice. Several shots were fired
at the robbers. The safe had been
dynamited and torn to pieces and the
postoffice building is badly wrecked.
There is no clue to the identity of the
robbers. 1t is believed that at least
half dozen men were implicated in
the raid.
When the landlord and the marshal
started for the postoffice building arm
ed with revolvers and shotgun, they
met sentry who had been posted a
half block from the postoffice. The
sentry fired into them and then made
a quick escape. 1t is believed that the
robbers had sentries on either side
Of the postoffice in Main street.
The postmistress, Kate Warren, had
placed all the money and stamps in
the bank, except about $40 which was
taken in after. banking hours and
which was secured by the robbers.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-05
HAPPENINGS IN
HAWKEYEDOM
What Has Been Going on
During the Past
Week.
CONGRESSMAN RUMBLE DIES
Passed Away at St Luke's Hospital, Chi
caso. Where lie Had Been Under Treat
ment for Throat Trouble of Many
Months Standing.

Chicago, Feb. 2.--Captain ]. N. w.
Second district Of Iowa, died Saturday
morning at St. Luke's hospital from
an affection of the throat. He had
been in Chicago for several months
taking treatment, and month ago
went to the hospital. His home was
in Marengo, Iowa, where he was a
member of the law firm of Rumple &
Hedges.
Captain Rumple was 81 years old
and had been a member of congress
for one term. He was born at Fos-
toria, Ohio, and went to Iowa when
boy. He attended the public schools
aad afterward entered Western college
at Toledo, Iowa, and subsequently the
State University of Iowa at Iowa City.
He was student of the normal de-
partment Of the latter institution. Be
fore coming to Iowa he had studied
at Ashland academy.
While a student at the University
of Iowa, in august, 1861, he enlisted
in Company H of the Second Iowa
cavalry, and remained in the service
until October, 1865. He entered as a
private and was mustered out as a
captain. He participated in the bat
ties of Island No. 10. New Madison,
siege of Corinth, Sheridan's battle Of
Rienzi, charge at Pennington, Iuka,
Corinth, Grierson's raid, Tupelo, in
front of Hoods advance on Nashville,
Franklin, Columbia, etc.
After peace was declared Captain
Rumple entered the law Office of the
Hon. H. H. Martin at Marengo, Iowa.
He was admitted to the bar in Feb
ruary, 1867, and was engaged in the
active practice of his profession up
| to the time he entered congress, two
years ago next March.
Captain Rumple was a member Of
the state senate at the adjourned ses-
sion of the Fourteenth general assem-
| bly,, and was also in the Fifteenth, Six
teenth and Seventeenth general as
semblies.
Captain Rumple was a member OF
the state board of regents of the Iowa
State university and spent a great
deal of his time in promoting the edu-
cational interests of his state.
Last summer his condition became
so serious that 1t was necessary for
him to come to Chicago for treatment.
On his arrival here he was examined
and pronounced incurable. At the time
of his death his wife and daughter
were at his bedside.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-05
VENEZUELA AND PHILIPPINES,
Formed Interesting Topics for Discus
sion at Meeting of Cabinet.

Washington, Jan. 31.-Two import.
ant subjects were considered at the
cabinet meeting yesterday. All the
members of the cabinet were present.
Secretary Moody. having returned
from his brief vacation. His condi-
ton is much improved. Indeed he is
quite himself again.
The questions of most serious i'm
portance before the cabinet yesterday
related to Venezuela and the Philip
pines. In connection with the Vene-
zuelan question the action taken in
congress for the strengthening of the
coast defense Notifications and the i'm.
provement of the naval and military
establishments generally was referred
to and cordially approved. 1t is made
clear that the United States is not ex-
pecting and is not looking for trouble,
but the administration is determined
not to be unpreparerd for any situa-
ton that may arise.
Some consideration was given to
the Philippine legislation pending be-
fore congress. Secretary Root par
ticularly is interested in this subject
and for considerable time before the
meeting of the cabinet was in confer
ence with the president with regard to
1t. While 1t Is recognized that the
legislative situation at the capitol is
complicated by the attitude assumed
by the senate in the statehood contest,
the hope Is expressed by officials of
the administration that the important
legislation demanded at this time may
be enacted
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-05
RoscUM CASE REVERSED.
Supreme Court Says Newspaper Tes-
timony Was Admitted.

ttfnonJ w S fNuffIittCds
Des Moines, Jan. 31.-The supreme
court reversed the Judgment of Judge
Smiths court in Des Moines county
in the case of the state against David
Roscum, who had been indicted for
malicious. mischief. The case is OF
importance because the reversal is
made on grounds that are compare.
lively new in this state.
Roscum was accused OF having
taken thirty-six peach and five apple
trees from the farm of a neighbor
named Anderson. There was little
evidence against him except the fact
that he was alleged to be a person
OF bad character and had been seen
hanging around the premises short
time before the trees were taken.
During the course Of the trial the
prosecuting attorney repeatedly at
tempted to have introduced evidence
which the supreme court says could
scarcely have been offered by any
lawyer in the belief that 1t was ad
missable." This evidence tended to
snow that Roscum had stolen geese
from a neighbor and had engaged in
other acts of petty knavery. Later in
the trial Roscum was asked in his
cross-examinatlon whether or not he
had stolen plums from cnother neigh.
Dor. He denied this and evidence was
introduced to impeach his testimony
The court holds that the admission
Of the latter evidence was error and
that the repeated asking of inadmis.
sable questions to show that the &C
cused was guilty of separate offense
had the effect Of injuring Roscum in
the eyes of the jury. 1t is laid down
as a general principle that the intro
duction OF evidence tending to show
the accused has been guilty of crimes
other than that Of which he is &C.
cused is error.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-05
SENSATIONAL CASE AT AN END.
Miss Myrtle Daugherty of Davenport
Wanted $4,000.

Davenport, Jan. 31.-One OF the
most sensational damage suits which
have been tried in the district court
of Scott county has just come to a
close, the jury reporting in favor of
tie defendants. Miss Myrtle Daugh-
erty, one of the young society women
of Davenport, claimed damages for
injuries sustained as the result of a
fall through a trap door in the floor
of the Sweet & Minnehan shoe store.
The defendants claimed that Miss
Daugherty contributed to bring about
the accident and that her injuries
were not permanent.
The court room ives crowded with
prominent society young men and
ladies during the hearing Of the testi-
mony. When the lawyers got per-
sonal and asked the fair plaintiff, who
herself too the stand, some questions
about her health she became hysteri-
cal and carriage had to be called to
take her home. The physical exami-
nation ordered by the physicians was
unexpected by ner and caused a SEN
sation. The claim was for $4,000.
The jury awarded verdict for the
defendants
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-05
CATTLE DYING OF BRONCHITIS.
Peculiar Form of Disease Causing
Loss of Stock In Southern Iowa.

Des Moines, Jan. 30.-Dr. P. o.
Koto, Of Forest City, state veteri-
marian, who is in the city for a day or
two, says there is considerable sick
ness among cattle in southern Iowa.
due TO a peculier form of bronchitis
known as bronchitis verminis. The
malay is supposed to be caused by
the presence IN the bronchial regions
of small, thread-like parasite.
The disease has been quite severe
and has caused serious losses of cattle
in many ections. Yearlings seem to
be the most liable to affection. In
some herds, twelve to fifteen animals
have been lost. DR.. Koto considers
the disease is less serious now than it
was few week ago.
The causes of the diseases are
thought to be local. No cases have SO
IA appeared in the northern part of
the state. The treatment that is best
is rather conjectural though injec-
tons of turpentine into the trachea
are believed by some to be effective.
Chief reliance, however, seems to tie
p ced on changes in pastures and
other local conditions of the herds into
which the disease has entered.
A few cases of rabies are reported.
though the number of them is few
compared with the number reported
last summer
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-05
ARRESTED A BAD MAN.
Suspicious Character at Gilbert Show.
ed Fight.

Ames, Jan. 29.-Constable Chris
Johnson of Gilbert, and posse of men
armed with Winchester rifles and shot
guns arrived in Ames having In GUS
tody a raw-boned, broad-shouldered.
sandy-moustached man charged with
having stolen an overcoat from the
Morgan house at Gilbert station. The
prisoner was turned over to Marshal
Ricketts, who handcuffed him and took
him TO the county jail at Nevada.
The man had been in and around
the hotel at Gilbert and when Chris
Larson missed his overcoat he suspect
ed the stranger. The latter denied
the theft and accused the hotel porter.
saying that the latter had hidden 1t
under a stairway. The coat could not
be found and warrant was at once
issued for the accused. When Con-
stable Johnson attempted to serve 1t
the man resisted arrest by pulling out
big revolver. When johnson sum-
moned aid the man was gone, and a
chase lasting most of the day followed.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-05
Assets Of Otto Bank Ordered Sold.

Sioux City, Jan. 31.-Before G. L.
Jerry, referee in bankruptcy. yester-
day, the assets of the bank of Otto.
Woodbury. county, were ordered sold.
AS nearly as can be ascertained they
amounted to sS.687.18. The liabilities,
as reported by an expert accountant.
are $214,39l.22, Of which S161 ,820.11
is unaccounted for. The owners of
the bank. Cutting and Willett, admit
they speculated in grain. 1t is not
expected creditors will get over 121a
cents on the dollar.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-05
CRITICISM OF POWERS.
Venezuelan Newspapers Declare De
nnands Unjust and Unreasonable.

Caracas, Feb. 2.-All the newspa-
pers of Caracas have published arti-
cles to the effect that the action OF
the allies In imposing upon Venezuela
special preferential treatment in the
settlement of their own claims is on
par with all their previous acts since
the beginning of the present difficulty,
namely: unjust and unreasonable.
The correspondent of the Associated
Press approached the members of the
diplomatic corps here asking for their
opinion on this phase of the matter.
Two declined to sreak, but third
was willing to discuss the matter for
publication providing his name was
not used. He said:
THE action Of Great Britain, Ger
many and Italy in trying to impose
favored treatment for their claims, and
In demanding an immediate cash pay
ment, arises from the fact that they
know their claims are not well found
ed. My colleague. Mr.. Haggard (the
British minister. before his departure
presented claims to the Venezuelan
government on behalf of Great Britain
to the amount of only $4,000. The re-
mainGSr of Great Britain's claims
against Venezuela is not known. What
this may be is problematical. II must
be remembered that schooners from
the British island of Trinidad have
been assisting the Matos revolution.
lists, as well as smuggling. and that
these vessels have rightfully been
seized by Venezuela. Great Britain
was sure beforehand that no tribunal
would recognize certain of her claims,
and therefore'she wanted to force i'm
mediate payment.
Germany, for the same reason. does
not desire that the Disconto- Gesell-
schaft loan scandal shall become
known to the financial world.
1.-THE Italians have no Industrial en-.
terprises in Venezuela. Italians here
are mostly agricultural laborers and
peddlars; these have undoubtedly suf-
fered. but they claim $40 for the loss
of chicken and 800 for the theft of
of donkey. II can be seen why Italy
does not wish to have her claims dis
cussed by tribunal and prefers force
to reason.
mo belief should be attached to the
statement that France will abandon
her rights in the matter of her own
claims, which were obtained by an
hCtiOi oAPAoihatAN tiCotACo WIN NChC
zuela. know upon good authority
that France is not disposed to capt.
ulate, and hope that the United
States, which also las claims against
Venezuela, will not crafty the allies
by accepting such treatment"
There was much excitement among
the foreigners here when it was re-
ported that the allies proposed spe-
cial treatment to secure the payment
of their claims. Americans, French
men and Spaniards met and protested
against the carrying out of such an
idea, and cable messages were adj
dressed to the governments of the
United States. France and Spain, ask
ing for protection of their several
rights, and that the claims Of the pc
titioners be accorded treatment SIM
liar to that given to British, German
and Italian claims.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-05
A Suit is For Loss of a Lea.

Sioux City. Jan. 30.--Mrs. II. Volk-
mar. from near Battle Creek, asks the
county for $4,000 damages for the
loss of leg. The supervisors will
contest the claim. Mrs. Volkmar was
injured by being backed off the end
of bridge over an embankment. The
horse which she was driving became
frightened and the accident resulted.
Her leg was broken and had to be am
uutated
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-05

Davenport, Jan. 31.-The city of
Davenport has won in the United
States district court. the famous Al
len paving case, thereby securing
judgment for about 100000. The con-
troversy was over refusal of the AL.
lens. property owners, to paying as
sessments amounting to about $15.'
900. The district and supreme courts
decided In favor Of the property hold.
ers and the case was carried to the
federal court. where the state courts
were reversed
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-05
FREIGHT TRAINS HARD LUCK.
Killed Three Horses, Five Cattle and
Injured Brakeman.

Cedar Falls, Feb. Unusual bad
luck seemed to follow the freight train
on the Rock Island which killed one
of the horses on the dray team of
George w. Clark. 1t seems that in
running fifteen miles the train met no
less than four mishaps. The train was
running south, and just before reach
ing Norris junction, few miles north
of Cedar tails, it struck and killed
two horses. At Norris the brakeman.
G. w. Severson, was thrown or fell
from the top of a car and was severe
ly injured. Between Norris and Cedar
Falls the engine plowed through a
bunch Of cattle. and five were slain,
and at Cedar Falls the Clark dray
team was struck. The train crew is
looking for the hoodoo which pursued
them on that trip.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-05
TWO sYRIANs suFFocATEp.
Peddlers Found Dead in Burlington
Hotel, With Gas Jets Open.

Burlington. Feb. 1.-Two Syrians
who arrived here a day or so ago and
put up at the Burlington house, were
found dead in bed yesterday morning,
having been suffocated by gas. 1t Is
believed they blew out the gas. They
had been in the country but a short
time and were selling fancy goods
over the country. They went by the
name of Welcome. Four companions
who slept in an adjoining room es-
capped by having their window open.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-05
HIS ONLY CHANCE FOR LIFE.
Miner Undersoes Peculiar Opera
ton at TT. Dodue.

FIT. Dodge. Jan. 30.-Juel Johnson,
the miner who was injured by fall
of coal some time ago in the mines of
the Pleasant Valley Coal company, was
given his only chance for life by an
operation just performed. The back
bone was exposed and the broken
arches of the bone which were press
ing upon the spinal cord removed. A
discovery which was made causes the
situation to appear more serious. 1t
was found that the spinal cord had
been cut through by the pressure of
the bone, and was merely held togeth-
er by the membranes. For this rea-
son, in spite of the fact that the pres
sure upon the cord has been entirely
relieved, and that the patient went
through the operation well, little hope
can be extended for the patient as the
nerves Of the spinal cord are excep-
tionally slow to renew themselves.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-05
WILL "cALL" eEaMANY's BLUFF.
Cabinet Determines Upon Much
STRONGER Front.

Washington. Jan. 30.-The Venezue-
Ian situation, especially the attitude of
Germany, was discussed by the senate
committee on military affairs yester-
day and the situation Influenced the
committee on some matters pertain
ing to the army appropriation bill,
among which was the decision to &C.
cept the house provision relating to
transports-that they be retained In
the service.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-05
SHORTAGE is s214,ss1.
Sensational Disclosures in Report on
Otto Bank.

Sioux City. Jan. 30.-Sensational
disclosures are made in the report of
George +. Sparks, as expert account
ant, who examined the books of Cut
ting & Willett, of the Otto bank, under
orders of the trustee in bankruptcy.
which report shows the enormous sum
of $214,391.22 not accounted for on
the books of the bank. OF this sum,
however, it is reported that s52.563.11
is accounted for on the cash blotter,
but not credited to any accounts in the
books. The shortage heretofore re-
ported by the bank. as shown by the
bank. was $34 $500.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-05
FAVOR LARGER NAVY.
Nebraska Legislature Urges Its Con.
gressmen to Support Appropriation.


Lincoln, Neb., Feb. 1.-The follow
ing concurrent resolution, which un-
der the rules takes the form of reg
ular bill, was introduced in the state
senate:
Whereas, congress has prudently
taken steps to strengthen the army
of the United States by an increase
in the proposed appropriations for this
branch of the service. therefore, be it
Resolved, That in view of the men,
acing attitude Of foreign powers, the
international situation justifies the
general government in making further
preparations to secure lasting peace
by being prepared for war; therefore,
be IL
Resolved, That the state of Nebras-
ka, by its legislature, in session as
sembied. respectfully requests its rep
resentatives in congress to support an
appropriation for larger navy"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-05

Sioux City, Jan. 31.-Will MCGOWAN,
on the Omaha shops here. fell eighteen
feet. striking his head on rock. He
sustained a severe fracture of the
skull and may die. A thousand pound
structure fell over him. A projection
struck on the ground. miraculously
saving him from being chushed.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-05

Sioux City, Jan. 31.-While fleeing
across Floyd river to escape from two
men who were following her, Mrs.
Sarah F. Owen, a Syrian peddler. fell
through the ice and was drowned.
Her screams brought assistance, but
1t was too late. Her peddler's pack
was recovered. The police are inves.
tigating. The body has not been re-
covered
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-05

Pugilist Corbett recently remarked:
"a do believe that If every man lives
up to his creed, whatever it may be.
he is doing what he thinks is right and
will not go far astray." Yes, but some.
times he will go to Jail.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-05
Company Was Deep In Debit

Davenport. Jan. 30-Debts aggre
eating $4,000 have been unearthed
against the defunct contracting Arm
]. e. Mason of Minneapolis. president
Of the company. has notes out for over
100000. He seems to be about the
whole company. Most Of this worth
less paper is scattered throughout the
Iowa banks
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-05

Muscatine. Feb. Mrs. James
Gallagher. whose trial for perjury in
the case where she was accused of the
murder of her husband at River juno.
ton. Is reported to be lying danger
ously i'll at the home of her uncle
George w. Colwell at Lone Tree. She
Is suffering from pleurisy and has
physicians In constant attention.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-05
CAPTAIN HossoN RESIGNS.
Naval Constructor at Last Sewers His
Connection With the Department.


Washington, Feb. 2.-Captain Ricn-
moad p. Hobson, of "Merrimac" fame.
las rendered his resignation as a naval
constructor in the navy. For some
time Captain Hobson has sought to
be retired, but the board which ex-
amined him pronounced him At for
duty. and he was ordered to duty in
charge Of construction work at the
Bremerton. Washington, naval station.
It Is well known that for some time
Captain Hobson has suffered from an
affection Of the eyes watch he and his
frienas have claimed incapacitated
him for active duty. A bill to retire
him passed the house, but when 1t
was called up In the senate 1t was laid
over on objection by Mr.. Cockrell.
who insisted that an examining board
having pronounced him fit for duty,
he should not be retired.