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Obituaries SC per line Tor each line over one
inch.
Cards of thanks, Soc each.
Display adyertieing rates made known IN
application.
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Bethlehem tonight.

Margaret Herndon, the smallest
baby in the world which has done a
great deal to advertise the steel works
town the last three weeks died Satur-
day and was buried Sunday.
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II. II. Preston is agent for the
Singer sewing machines and supplies.
Office Rogers block. 200 East Main.
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Friday night Friday night

Tonight at s O'Clock the cantata
concert at the Presbyterian church,
Do not fail to hear this beautiful
music.
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The young people of Rockvsle are
going to give free dance in the
town hall on New Years eve, and
promise all good time who attend.
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Denver & Rio Grande Railway.
@. T. MENzEL, Agent.
ARRIVE 4 DEPART

ARRIVE DEPART
No. Pacific coast limited
from Denver and eastern
connections. -----.,.,,.- 1851 2:a7 m
No. 2-Atlantic coast limit
ed from California and
western points II III a m II ~ q m
No. 3--Pacifc coast e1 press
from Denver .01 m 01 NJ
No i--Atlaptic coast ex-
prers from California and
western points ---.----- 5:2s :2S NJ
No. 5--Tsans-contine u TIA
limited from Denver and
eastern connections IL :48 m IL ;45 p m
Va. 8--Trans-contine II tai
limited. from California
and western points. .----- 500 G:03 a m
No, 9-Denver and Canon
City Flyer -.-.,--.-.-..., $50 ! "A $50 p IN
No 10 Canon City and
Denver Flyer----.- l2:Id y m IL :46 p m
No. i5-Colorado Express
from Denver. FAC 2a6 m
No. 1e-Colorsdo express
from all western points In
Colorado 1:s1am l;s7 m
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Begin the New Year right. Hear
the program at the NJ. E. church.
l0O. 4
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Worth Investigating.

II you can save money, if you can be certain
OF plenty in the years to come, II you can buy
the best insurance for the least cost you will at
least Investigate Just what the New York Life
Insurance Cos, policies guarantee. postal
card will bring you tho Information.
j FINLEY TORRENCE, Agt.
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Atchi,on, Topeka & Santa fe Railway

TNFN'"'OF" 'VPeN" u o"''e" Nn'""y'
No. 625-From Pueblo and all
points east, arrive daily ...--.-.-- II 90
No. 6-For Pueblo and all points
east, depart daily 5.55 p m
No. 63l-From Florence and Rock
vale, daily, except Sunday, depart 100 NJ
No. 6S2 From Canon City, daily, OK.
cept Sunday, arrive ..--.--.--.---- IL 20 p m
Direct connection is now made at Pueblo foi
Chicago and all points east, and at La Junts
with California limited for Los Angeles and
San Francisco
Inquiries solicited and promptly and cheer
fully answered.
Descriptive literature folders FREQ by apply
ing to A. 3. PALMER Agent
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J. F. Terrence writes New York
life insurance. 93 104
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Florence & Cripple
Creek Railroad, and
Associate Companies.

To the Cripple Greek District
Through. Gigantic and Marvellous
Canons and over Magnificent
Mountain Passes
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The Brownies will give You hearty
laugh if you see them Friday night.
100 A
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RAILROAD TIME CARDS.

Florence and Cripple Creek and Associated
Companies.
Leave Canon City ---------- 800 y m
Florence via D. * X. q. 2:31 y m
Arrives at Victor 3 06 m
at Cripple Creek 5 30 m
Leave Cripple Creek g:l0 m
Victor 1901 IN
Arrives Florence via d X q i2 :s7p m
Canon City -------- 12:i0 pm
l.. X. FORD,
p. At M DoDvsr .Coif
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One of the finest hotels in the Roomen suite baths
heat electric bells and all modern
unexceed Transient So $500 Weekly
monthly rates 30 low that live
now costing you Ell L. RICE Prop
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The Christmas cantata tonight.

Mrs Miller, a colored lady lost a
handkerchief near the Catholic church
in which gold ring with an Anne
thyst set was tied in one corner. The
ring is keepsake and is priced very
highly by her. If the finder will
kindly leave the same at The Tribune
office the owner will receive the same.
When in need OF first class dental
work call on DR.. Yard, Blunt block.
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The Christmas cantata tonight.
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The choir concert tonight.
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THE GRANDEST
SCENERY IN AMERICA.

Connects with the Denver &
Rio Grande at Canon City and
Florence. Two trains daily
L.R. FORD.
vioe-Prss. and den. Mgr.
Denver, Colo
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-24
PRESIDENTS PROCLAMATION.
Declares Treaty With Cuba to Be e.
fective in Ten DAYS.

Washington, Dec. 1S.-The formal
proclamation of the president an.
nouncing the final confirmation of the
reciprocity with Cuba, was issued yes
terday afternoon. 1t sets forth in de
tail the negotiations, the final signing
by the plenipotentiaries, its reference
to the senate and the confirmation by
the latter body, and adds
And whereas, satisfactory evidence
has been received that the republic OF
Cuba has made provision to give full
effect to the articles of the said con
yention;
Now, be it known that /, Theodore
Roosevelt, president of the United
States of America, in conformity with
the said act of congress, do hereby
delare and proclaim the said conven-
ton, as amended by the senate OF the
United States, to be in effect on the
tenth day from the date of this, my
proclamation
Wherefore have caused the said
convention, as amended by the senate
of the United States, to be made pub
lie to the end that the same and every
clause thereof, as amended, may be
observed and fulfilled with good faith
by the United States and the citizens
thereof.
I'm testimony whereof, have here
unto set my hand and caused the seal
of the United States of America to be
affixed"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-24
Z JAPAN PREPARES FOR WAR.
Noted Statesmen Have Conference
Over Situation in East

London, Dec. 1S.-An intimation
has been received here in official
quarters from Japan that the Russian
draft of the proposed agreement is
not acceptable in it's present form,
and that further negotiations on i'm.
portant questions of principle would
be necessary before final settlement
can be reached.
Both the Japanese and British of.
ficials in London, however, maintain
the views they expressed December
Ia, that distant step towards peace
has been made, and they remain opti-
mistic in regard to an ultimate speci-
fic settlement.
The situation is considered grave.
Even the most sober section of the
Japanese press declares it is high
time for action. In addition to the
Marquis Ito, Field Marshal Yumagata,
senior field marshal of the Japanese
army, and former Premier Count
Matsukata, one of the greatest finan-
ciers of modern Japan and twice pre-
mier of Japan; Count Inouye, former
Japanese ambassador to Korea and
at one time a finance minister of
Japan, and the Marquis Oyama, the
field marshal, who distinguished him
self in the war between japan and
China, were among those who took
part in the conference yesterday, be,
tween the elder statesmen OF Japan
and Premier Katsura, the foreign min.
lister and the marine minister, lasting
three hours.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-24
WAR CLOUDS HOVER CLOSER.
Japan and Russia Draw Nearer the
Brink of the Death Grappie.


Bizerta, Tunis, Dec. 19.-The Rus
sian naval forces now anchored here,
consisting Of a battleship, the armored
cruiser Dimitri Donski, of 5,8S2 tons
displacement the turret ship Oslabya,
of 1865 tons displacement; the cruis-
er Aurora, of $500 tons displacement,
and five torpedo boats, commanded by
Admiral Wirenirs, will be reinforced
in a few days by six torpedo boats and
proceed hence to the far east. The
battleship Emperor Nicholas, having
on board Admiral Mollas, commanding
the Russian naval forces in the Med-
terranean, will arrive at Piraeus,
Greece, December %.
St. Petersburg, Dec. IA traveller
who has just returned from Manchuria
says Russian troops are still moving
night and day toward Port Arthur.
The opinion here is that the. Russo
Japanese negotiations will proceed. 1t
is pointed out that there is no reason
WY Japan, If not satisfied with Rus.
sia's reply, should break off negotia-
tons, since the reply is in no sense an
ultimatum, leaving the way open for
counter proposals. 1t Is suggested as
an expedient in case no agreement can
be reached that an arrangement
might be made to maintain the present
status for a number of years.
Seoul. Dec. 1.-the attitude of the
Russians here indicates possible de-
termination to prevent Japan from
gaining foothold in Korea. The radi-
Gals insist that Russia must reach the
sea to insure protection in the future
and argue that Japan in possession OF
Korea would be constant menace.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-24
MAKING LAST PREPARATIONS.
Island Empire viii Not Be Caught
Asleep in Event of War.

Paris, Dec. 21.-A private letter re-
ceived here from leading American
diplomatic official in Japan says that
while there are continued hopes of
peace the government is making final
preparations for the eyentuality of
war Preparations in the various
branches of the army and navy are
proceeding with the utmost energy.
The whole military establishment is
being placed in readiness for an ag-
gressive campaign from the outset.
Russia has made another move to-
ward avoiding rupture with Japan,
and there is reason to believe it will
be followed in few days by the sub
mission Of a second proposition, tend
ing to ameliorate the present strained
situation. The action already taken
consists in giving assurances that the
first proposition, which the car ap-
proved, was not in any sense an ulti-
matum or sine qua non, but was
preliminary step tending towards a
pacific adjustment. This declaration
is considered by the officials here as
removing one of the most dangerous
aspects Of the situation, as 1t had been
asserted that Russia's proposition was
practically an ultimatum, which on be-
ing rejected by Japan made rup-
ture certain.
Toxic, Dec. 21.-Japan's answer to
Russia has not yet been sent, owing
TO the indisposition of the Russian
minister, Baron de Rosen, and it will
probably be delayed for day or two.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-24
A GRAVE CRISIS
IS APPROACHING
Japan Has Not Sent Ultimatum
to Russia, But Situation
Is Serious.
CHANCES LOOK GOOD FOR WAR
There Is No Longer ANY Room to
Doubt That Russia's Reply to Jap
ans Proposals Are Not Satisfac-
tory.

Picking, Dec. 21.--While no news
has been received at the japanese
legation that japan has sent an ulti-
matum to Russia, it is recognized at
the legation that a grave crisis Is
approaching. Major General Yamani,
the Japanese military attache, and
the Japanese colonel who has been
instructing General Yuan Shat Kai's
troops have both started for Japan.
The native press recently reiter-
ated circumstantial story to the eff
feet that In the event of Manchuria
being retained by Russia 1t was the
intention of Great Britain to establish
a protectorate over the Yang Use
valley as compensate and to appoint
viceroy therein, so that her pres
tige in the far east would be equal
to Russia's. Some of the native pa
pers give Wal WI Pu, or Chinese
foreign board, as authority for the
story. This fiction Is largely credited
and gravely discussed and Is Great
ing hostility against Great Britain.
1t Is suspected that the story has
been fostered by unfriendly agencies
appointed for the purpose and the
British legation Is investigating its
origin.
The report cabled from Tien Tsin
to London Saturday to the effect that
Japan had sent an ultimatum to Rus
sia is discredited here and no infor-
nation of corroborative nature is in
the possession of the foreign lega.
tons. 3D..
While the knowledge of the lega-
tions on the situation leads to the be-
lief that the sending Of an ultimatum
is improbable, the prospects of war
are evidently increasing. The Brit
ish legation some days ago received
a telegram indicating that war was
possible, and the Japanese legation is
officially informed that Russia's re-
cent reply to the Japanese proposals
was unsatisfactory.
London, Dec. 21.--Reuter's Tele-
gram company has learned that con-
siderable anxiety exists in the best
informed circles of London regarding
in the far east. Fears are, it is said,
expressed that the Russian govern
ment may have overstepped the
bounds which would make a continue
ton of peaceful negotiations with
Japan possible 1t may be regarded
as quite certain, it asserts, that ia
pan will not accept the principles Of
the latest Russian note, which are
altogether at variance with Japan's
main contentious. and that Japan's
reply must necessarily be cast in this
sense
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-24
IOWA MAINTAINS RECORD
Secretary Wilson's View Of Crops Is
Optimistic In Extreme.

Chicago, Dec. 21.-Secretary Wilson
Of the agricultural department says
that Iowa will produce this year 221,-
100000 bushels of corn, the second
largest production in the United
States; that the state stands first in
the production of oats and second in
hay; 100000 tons on 100000 acres.
The total area under the principal
crops during the past year was nearly
17,000,0 900 acres, and the total value
of live stock ON farms about S276, 000,-
600. Notwithstanding the somewhat
poor season of last year, the farmers
are everywhere in a prosperous condi.
ton.
The Chicago e Northwestern rail-
way obtained statements from Gov
ernor Cummins and others prominent
in Iowa confrmatory of the state
ments Of Secretary Wilson.
"The percentage of the entire area
of the state that can be proftably
used for agricultural purposes" said
Governor Cummins, 'far exceeds that
OF any other state in the union-near-
ly 100000 acres, with a total value
of soil products for the year estimated
at S230,000, 600, and live stock $270,-
100000. 1t necessarily follows that
the people of the state are prosper
Gus, happy and contented."
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-24
MUCH INTEREST SHOWN.
kn iowa.cape Breton Company Gre
ates Great Interest in State.


ates Great Interest in State.
Des Moines, Dec. 16.-During the
past few weeks much interest has
been shown throughout the state in
an active campaign inaugurated by
the Cape Breton Coal & Iron Co., OF
Des Moines, for the sale of its capital
stock.
1t Is understood that the company
own about forty square miles Of valu
able coal and iron lands on the Island
of Cape Breton whose vast stores OF
coal and iron and other wealth pro
ducing minerals have recently ere
ated so much interest in the industrial
world of America and Europe. This
richness of the company's holdings, II
Is said, offer large opportunities fol
profit.
Report declares that the sale OF
stock is progressing rapidly and that
the company is being placed upon Q
very favorable financial basis for the
rapid and thorough development of its
properties. The company Is composed
Of conservative business men and is
Interesting the best class Of investors
Of the state. Confident predictions OF
q wonderful future are being made
Stock is being sold at a remarkably
low price considering the high class
Of the investment and the value of the
sompany's holdings, and Is certain OF
quick advance. A very fine booklet
Cape Breton Coal and Iron" which
describes the enterprise, has been is
sued and Is mailed free upon request
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-24
COLFAx BANK ALL RIGHT.
Face Value of Assets Exceeds liablli.
ties $4,000.

Des Moines, Dec. 18.-If the bills
receivable which, ON their face, should
yield $76.671.41, are all paid, the bank
OF Colfax will be able to meet all OBJ
legations and have s45,000 left.
w. o. McElroy of Newton, who was
appointed receiver Immediately follow
ing the suicide of George d. Wood,
the cashier, has issued statement
setting forth the condition Of the bank
as shown by the books. He recon-
mends the sale of the banks real
property, which should yield a rev.
enue of $4,000.
At the time of Mr.. Woods suicide,
the bank had over $4,000 cash on hand,
and the depositors had accounts sub
ject to check amounting to $159,938.
One item of the assets is S37, 1857 in
overdrafts, which amount represents
their face value, and is also assumed
to be collectable. The receiver states
that collections and interest will swell
the assets, but that there will be a
shrinkage through incollectable bills
receivable and overdrafts
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-24
INVITES SHERIFF TO COME.
Young West Union Man Gets Tired
of BEING a Fugitive.

Dubuque, Dec. 1S-Out Of money
and homesick in Minneapolis, Edward
Klein, young man who worked dur
ing the summer on farm near West
Union, Iowa, wrote to Sheriff Finch of
Fayette county, confessing to the forg-
cry Of check on the bank Of West
Union several weeks ago and request
ing that officer to come after him.
The sheriff referred the letter to
the bank officials and an investigation
was made. resulting in the departure
of the sheriff for Minneapolis, and his
return therefrom with the repentant
young man, who is now in jail at
West Union, awaiting the action of
the grand jury.
The forged check called for only
$3.50, and was presented and paid
simultaneously with one given Klein
in payment of the balance due. him
for his summers work He evidently
used the signature on tho latter as a
model for the forgery.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-24
HOUSE CLEANING
At WASHINGTON
Said a Number of Employees
Of Interior Department
Face Arrest.

Washington, Dec. 19.--It Is said
that the arrest of John A. Benson, a
wealthy San Francisco real estate OPP
orator, who was placed in custody
here yesterday on charge of bribery
Is only the forerunner of a series of
arrests Of persons at present employed
in the interior department in Wash
ington and elsewhere. Some of the
employees who are not arrested may
be dismissed from the service
The statement has been made that
Secretary Hitchcock and the special
attorneys have considered 1t absolute
~ necessary to the successful working
out Of the case that no action be taken
with reference to any other of the
alleged offenders until the principals
In the case have been apprehended.
Mr.. Benson Is charged by the inter-
Tor department with being the head
Of the alleged land frauds extending
over a dozen western states and ter
ritories, to Yhih Secretary Hitchcock
referred vigorously and at length in
his annual report. He was arrested
by Secret Service Officer Burns, just
as he was preparing to leave the city
for New York
The specific charge on which the ar
rest was made was bribery, 1t being
alleged In the affidavit Of Mr.. Burns
and in the warrant that Benson had
paid $500 to Woodford d. Harlan, for
merly chief of the special service d.
vision Of the general land Office, and
now a clerk in that office, on March
Is of this year, for the purpose of ex-
tracing from him information regard
ing the investigation of his operations
at that time being made by the land
Office. Mr.. Benson asked to have a
preliminary hearing of his case post
poned, and the date for such hearing
was fixed for December 80. He gave
bail for his appearance on that date.
The government attorneys, Mr.. Ar
thur B. Pugh, who has been the spe.
ial attorney for the interior depart
ment on the land frauds, and Mr. Oil
yer Pagin, assistant attorney Of the
department of justice, who has also
been employed on the case, stated In
asking for large bail bond for Ben
son that he had been guilty of bribery
during his present visit to Washing
ton, Notwithstanding that he was fully
aware that his connection with the
alleged frauds was fully known by the
department. The statement was
made later that Secretary Hitchcock
was so incensed at the fiagrancy of
this alleged offense that he told the
officers is that Benson came to Wash
once, although it had not been plan
ned to apprehend him at present.
Another assertion of the government
offers is that Benson anne to Wash
ington in answer to decoy letters and
with the intention of bribing people in
the land office. who were in reality act
ing for the secret service.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-24
GOING OUT OF BUSINESS.
Action OF Legislature Killed Building
and Loan Business.

Des Moines, Dec. 18.-Building and
loan companies in Iowa will soon be-
come ancient history. The state audi
tor, B. F. Carroll, is authority for the
statement that they are all winding up
their affairs as rapidly as possible and
going out of business.
All this is brought about by the pas
sage of law at the last session OF
the legislature that limits their rev
enue to s per cent on the investment.
The 20 per cent returns that prevailed
for many years, and the failures that
were frequent, are at an end. Banks
are offering as good opportunity to the
borrowers who really have decent Sc
curity to offer as was ever offered by
the building and loan companies.
Those who desire to build are usually
Accommodated IL they can show that
they have the means to make periodi-
cal payments and will reasonably be
expected to do SO. The interest rate
is much less and the investor is much
better protected.
This situation was recalled as tho
result of an application OF the Boone
Building and Loan association for
authority from the state executive
council to wind up it's affairs in man.
ner slightly at variance with that pro-
Yided by law. The new statute pro-
vides form for litigation, and, wher-
ever il is desired to depart from this,
the plan must be outlined to the execu-
tive council and approved. The Boone
company's plan was discussed at the
meeting of the council yesterday at
ternoon, but no action was taken.
There are still a large number OF
building and loan concerns in Iowa,
but they are all preparing to liquidate
as soon as possible, says the state
auditor, and have all ceased to solicit
business. The winding up OF their
affairs Is proceeding as rapidly as
consistent with a proper safeguarding
ut the interest of those whose funds
are invested
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-24
WHAT CAUSED HER DEATH,
The Mysterious Demise of Mrs. Charles
Woodward Of Decatur County.

Des Moines, Dec 1S.--Awaiting a
chemical analysis of its contents, the
stomach Of Mrs. Charles Woodward,
of Decatur county, whose death oc-
Cured last Tuesday, is now in the
laboratory of Professor Charles N.
Kinney, of Drake university.
The stomach was brought here last
night by DIR. III. r. Layton, coroner Of
Decatur county, and DR.. A. Brown,
also of the same county, and placed In
DR.. Kinrfey's possession.
The whole case appears to be full
Of mystery. The autopsy, according
to Coroner Layton's story, revealed
evidences Of strychnine poisoning, the
certainty of which will be determined
by the chemical analysis which Pro
fessor Kinney will make at Drake
today.
In connection with the action of the
doctors is strange story of a son dis
inherited by wealthy father in favor
Of the sons wife, a life insurance
policy and various other incidents,
sufficiently startling to make the set
ting and plot for a Sherlock Holmes
story. ~,
Coroner Layton said: "The woman
was the wife of Charles Woodward,
the son of farmer supposed to be
worth 100000, and one of the leading
residents Of Decatur county. The
Woodwards live about two miles from
the town Of Decatur. Last Tuesday
Charles Woodward and his wife start
ed to drive to the home Of Mrs. Wood
wards mother, about eight miles dis
tant. On the way Mrs. Woodward was
taken sick and died short time after.
wards at the home of her mother.
Commissions preceded her death.
and it was suspected that she had died
of poison. The coroner, DR.. A. Brown,
and DR.. B. l.. Eiker of Decatur, per.
formed the autopsy, and were of the
opinion that strychnine was the cause
of the woman's death.