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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-03-10
VIOLA TOWNSHIP.
From the Coon Rapids Reporter.

from tne Coon Rapids Reporter.
Mrs. j. c. Bonwell has been sick.
School closed in district No. 8 Fri.
day.
Geo. Highley was an Audubon call
er Tuesday.
Homer Davis has returned from his
Kansas visit.
John Randolph has been quite sick
the past week.
r.. L. Hoffman was an Audubon
visitor Saturday.
George Bickelhaupt and wife visited
Sunday at the Center.
T. T. Browning marketed hogs in
Coon Rapids Monday.
Henry Rasmussen and wife moved
to Nebraska last week.
Rev. Fickinger moved on the Dan
Sampson place Monday.
Samuel Brenton was business call
er in Audubon Saturday.
The Des Moines Conference will be
held at Mt. Zion in March.
| Miss Nora Wilcox spent over Sun
day at the ]. E. Bowman home.
Bert Booten and family moved on
the w. G. Nelson farm Tuesday.
Homer Davis is spending few
days at the Wallace Smith home.
Some Viola people hauled sand
from Coon Rapids for the parsonage.
Mrs. A. w. Bowman spent Saturday
and Sunday in the vicinity of Viola.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Moreland are the
proud parents of baby girl, born
February rs.
The party at the Kibbler home was
| well attended and an enjoyable even
ing was spent.
Miss Carrie and Frank Brenton
spent Monday evening at the Will
Clifford home.
Chas Gillespie. George Textor, and
Milt and Earl Griffin were Coon Rap
ids callers Saturday.
Samuel Brenton's moved to Audi.
bon, Wednesday. Their many friends
regret to see them go.
The meetings closed at the M. E..
church Sunday morning. Several
were taken into the church.
The work on the Mt. Zion parsonage
has begun. They hope to soon have
the house in order to live in.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-03-10
YOUNG Labor Leader Wins.

Des Moines, March By the larg-
est vote for president in the history
of the association, John P. White, a
rising young labor leader from Oska-
loosa, captured that Office and placed
himself at the head of the United
Mine Workers of Iowa. The commit
tee on resolutions reported favorably
to the establishing of postal savings
banks by the government.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-03-10

vexed Wife-There is no calamity
that can befall woman that / have
not suffered! Amiable Husband -
Wrong, my dear. Now, you have never
been widow. Vexed Wife-I said
calamity, sir! .,xasss ,<..a.4
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-03-10
FROM ALL OVER IOWA
Reed Confirmed by Senate.

Washington, March S.--The senate
confirmed the nomination of Henry
Thomas Reed of Cresco to be judge of
the northern district of Iowa.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-03-10
GRAY
Bargains In Land

100 acres near Gray at $500. fine improve
mentS.
Iao acres six miles from town at $1,000, wei
improved an d near the German Luthera
church.
SO acres near German Lutheran church at
$500. ~
SO acres near German Lutheran church at
10000, this farm is a fine one.
100 acres near Manning at $67.5o If taken
within thirty days.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-03-10
Banker LaRue shoots iinseIf.

Sioux City, March s. rank L. La
Rue, president OF the Corning State
Savings bank, now in the hands of a
receiver, shot and killed himself. The
savings bank closed its doors on Feb
Is, and it's affairs were found badly
tangled. The strain and worry of the
weeks preceding the failure had af-
fected LaRue, both physically and
mentally, and he had been confined to
his house for ten days or more. He
locked himself in the bathroom and
shot himself in the temple. He had
long been leading man of Corning
Call Iowa Prohibition Convention.
Ames, Ia, March 9.-The call for
the Prohibition state convention has
been issued by Chairman Elwell of
Ames. The Iowa state convention of
delegates from the Prohibition party
will be held in Boone May 25. The
call issued specifies the number of
delegates from the ninety-nine coun-
ties as 684. The convention will hs
held for the purpose of nominating
candidate for secretary of state,
auditor, clerk and reporter of supreme
court. Besides the Prohibition state
convention there will be held on the
same date meeting of the Prohibi-
ton alliance.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-03-10

On lovely spring day were they wed,
The clouds all withdrew from above.
From their pathway the shadows fled,
And the world seemed pulsing with love.
tbs pleasant the past to review,
Where Joys that have had their time
Lie still in the distant blue,
Like silent submits sublime.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-03-10

The work on the Mt. Zion parsonage
has begun. They hope to soon have
the house in order to live in.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-03-10

The meetings closed at the M. E.
church Sunday morning. Several
were taken into the church.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-13
Leaders Of High Church Party
Strongly Favor Proposed
Legislation.
DISCUSSION ON ALL DAT
Delegates Express Opinion ThaE
Present Convention viii N0f
Act ON Question-Dr. Clam
petit Objects to Change
Boston. Oct. 12.-Marked division OF

Boston. Oct. 12.-Marked division OF
sentiment regarding the proposal to
prevent the marriage OF an innocent
party to a divorce during the LIE Of
a former partner developed at today's
session Of the house Of deputies Of the
Episcopal general convention
The house discussed the issue fhE
whole day and many vehement express
sions were made on both sides. Sew
eral delegates expressed the opinion
that the present convention win mot
act on the question, but refer the prob
lem to the next triennial conference
The leaders OF the hish church party
spoke strongly in favor Of the propcs-
ed legislation. DR.. clampett, Of Saa
Francisco. and other deputies are pp-
posed to the change In the caunonx
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-13

Kuropatkin's advance has been met
with counter advance OF forces unier
oyama. According to advices receiv.
ed from Toxic. general engagement
Nv In progress between Liao Yang and
Mukden. but reports from Russian
sources describe the fighting there as
merely In the nature Of an advance
guard action. Kuropatkin Is report
ed to be aiming to strike Simultaneous
iy at two widely separated points on
the japanese left. There has been
hard fighting a short distance north
OF Bensihu. In which Russian loss Of
$50 killed or wounded is admitted. The
Japanese say they have cut or the
Russian column south OF the Tzaitze
river. No official reports from the
front had been received by the Russian
war office last night and that fact Is
regarded In some quarters as indi-
eating the nom success OF Kuropatkin's
forward movement. Military author-
tiles. however point out that owing
to the magnitude OF the movement
planned. II Is too early to expect news
OF decisive results.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-13
STRUGGLE WAS UNpEcIslvE.
Reports Received at Toxic From Seth
Japanese Armies.

Toxic. Oct. 12.--Reports dispatched
last night from the scene OF OF the
battle which is raging along the ex-
tended front from the central point
north OF Yentai westward across the
railroad southeast OF Bensihu on the
Tzaitze river, say that the struggle
continued undecisively throughout the
day. The Japanese commanders
avowed that their purpose was to con-
tinue the assault throughout the night
and the following day. The Russians
have great force close to the Tzaitze
river. Apparently oyama's attack is
timed to intercept strong turning
movement threatening Liao Yang it.
self. 3,
A report from the right army says:
"The enemy's artillery opened a Sc
we're attack at 10 o'clock Tuesday at
Bensihu. He is bombarding points be-
tween Ia Pass and Bemsihu. In the
direction Of Tumentzu Pass another ar
tillery duel is progressing. Our detach-
ment, which was sent to the left bank
of the Tzaitze river returned after
driving the enemy back. The enemy
is holding the line from Tumentzu Pass
to Benslhu and east of the roadway mas
been successful in driving in the in
fantry,
"The commander of the army was
still keeping up the attack after dark"
The left army reports:
"The advance affected by us today
is comparatively favorable. We ,are
continuing the attack against the line
extending from Patchiapo to Luitun-
kow. The right column took possess
sion of Yang Cheuang and is advanc-
ing toward Liusnachiatzu. The left
column Isl menacing the right flank of
the enemy, holding Chanovitzu and
Yuchlatlentzu. Should the commander
be. unable to accomplish his purpose
before sundown he will continue the
attack during the night and the follow
ing day.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-13
HERolsM SAVES PROPERTY.
TraInmen Extinsuish Fire In Car Load
cd With Dynamite.


conneilsville. Pa, Oct. 12.--0nly for
the heroic action OF Engineer Archie
McFee and Brakeman w. c. Kiefer,
OF the Baltimore & ohio railroad In
extinguishing blaze In the end OF q
car loaded with 10000 pounds OF
dynamite in the u. q o. yards here to-
day. II IL highly probable that the
whole east end OF the yards, including
the shops, roundhouse and hundreds Of
cars would have been one mass OF de-
bris.
How the car took fire In a mystery.
II had been In the yards but u short
time when the END was discovered
ablaze. Trainmen seeing the large
sign danger" on the door. fed In all
directions. Engineer MciAce and
Brakeman Keifer unceapied their en-
gine ana made a flying run to the
burning car With buckets Of water
from the engine tank the fire was put
out. but not before II had eaten Its way
almost 10 the explosive. The act Of
tine tralnmsn is declared to be one Of
the brayest and most nervy ever per-
formed on the u. a O. Both men
were complimented by the local ofiic-
ials OF the road.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-13
INSPECTORS TOO CARELESS.
New Ruling viii Insure More Care
In Handling Baggage.

New York, Oct l2.-An order Of the
treasury department has Just gone In
TO effect which will be cause OF JOY
to homeward bound TRANSATLANTIC
passengers to declare every article In
their baggage, including the amount
formerly allowed by law.
Most OF the complaints against the
inspectors which led TO the issuance Of
the order came from women who as
serted that their gowns were badly
used and sometimes subjected to three
or four inspections by special agents
on the piers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-13
ADVANCE ON MukoEN.
Field Marshal oyama Ordered For
ward Movement.

Field Headquarters of the Second
Japanese Army, Oct, 10, p. m, via.
Fusan, Corea, Oct. f2.AThe advance
on Mukden began this morning.
Field Marshal oyama. learning that
the Russians were strengthening and
reinforcing their left FIVE miles north
OF Yentai, ordered the advance. The
entire line began the march, the in
fantry advancing two or three miles,
the artillery following. The Russians,
observing this movement, opened an
artillery gun duel which continued all
day. There was no decisive forward
movement of the infantry tonight
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-13
, RUSSIANS CAPTURE CATTLE.
Japs Forced to Desert Field Telegraph
and Telephone Lines.

Mukden. Oct. 11.-Delayed). THE
aggressive movement OF general Kur-
opatkin's army is causing the Japa-
nese column on the northeast to with
draw. concentrating at the Yentai coal
mines. a-s
Russian scouting parties came into
contact with the Japanese Monday
evening and captured 100 head OF
cattle. The retirement Of the Japa-
nese was so hurried that they aban-
doned their field telegraph and tele-
phone lines.
The Russian soldiers are in the best
OF spirits and advance to battle sing
ing.
The fighting on Monday commenc.
ed tarly in the morning. A lombard
ment OF five hours duration forced
back the japanese lines along the en-
tire front and opened the way fol
an infantry attack.
About noon the japanese began t
retire. Their tanks and center wer,
stubborniy defended. and the bat
tie increased in intensity, concentrating
about the Yentai coal mines wher,
fighting continued until darkness fell.
AS result of the days events. thu
Russians drove in the Japanese left
while the right clung to Its position
but maintained itself only with diff.
Guilty.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-13
GENERAL ACTIVITY RESUMED.
Believed That Great Battle South Of
Hun River 10 Inevitable.

Toxic, Oct. 12.-General activity has
been resumed in the theater OF war. It
is believed that general engagement
is progressing between Lao Yang and
Mukden.
oyama has met Kuropatkin's advance
with o general advance Of the main
strength of his force along the whole
broad front.
II 10 believed that great battle south
OF the Hun river is inevitable. Besides
the advance movement the Russians
are attempting to strike the Japanese
right at the two points widely sepa-
rated. A force of Russians which was
sent across the Tzaitze river apparent-
ly has been isolated by the Japanese
cutting OF its rear,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-13
PORTLAND MAN SOLD CONS.
Rsosivsd 5000 Fer Collection OF 81
J piecss--Itad 1904 Dollar.

New York. Oct. 'i2--Coins belonging
TO collector from Portland. Or.
have ben sold at auction here for
$1,000. There were sIxty-one pieces
In oil, the prize Of the collection
being an American silver dollar
coined In 1904. Collectors came from
many points to bid on this rare piece
and It fell into the possession q 9
Chicago. man for si1eo.
When the same dollar was last sold
II brought $500, the highest price on
record for single piece. There were
only 10 OF the kind coined, which ae-
counts for their rarity. A dollar OF
1888 coinage brought $3.50, seven half
cents brought $3.50 and two half dollars
brought s166.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-13
Discharge of Two Operators Pre-
cipitates Long impending
Malkout.
tGIRLsnAvE NlANY COMPLAINTS c
ifsetarn to Work for Two
Days Pending settlement Of
Diiiiculty--Service Stop.
ped for an Hour.

Portland. Oct. 1.-THE girls employ
ed by tho Pacific States Telephone
Company TO the number Of about one
hundred were on "a strike today be-
cause. an they explained, two OF their
number were unjustly discharged. Al
a meeting Of the girls tonight. at which
Manager Thatcher was present. an
agreement was reached that the girls
shall remain al work during the next
two days. pending settlement OF the
trouble. II In expected that an amica-
bic arrangement can be made
Aside from the discharge Of two OF
the operators. the girls have other COM
plants. and they win insist that nu-
fore they agree TO return to work.
II is claimed by the operators that
among other disagreeahle. features Of
the system which has recently been In
augurated. is rule that each must 81,
at the switchboard eight hours a day
but not speak TO anyone. She must
neither move nor leave her chair. It is
said. An infraction Of one OF the new
rules Il is stated. means one demerit.
An employe OF the company Is con-
stantly on duty TO see that the rules
are observed There Ia one watcher for
every eight girls. II is claimed.
Eight demerits or black marks for
an infraction is said to mean dismissal
from the service. A number OF the
old operators left the service immedi-
ately on the installation Of the new
system, and Others threatened. to quit,
II is claimed by the older operators
that II was the desire OF the company
to eliminate the older operators In or
der TO supplant them with younger and
less experienced ones who would rend-
lily submit to the new system.
A delegation, from the operators Ia
said to have been sent to Manager
Thatchers Office this morning to urge
their contentious. No settlement was
reached. Shortly after noon the or
der was given that the strike was on.
The girls tiied into the cloak rooms,
put on their wraps and fingered a min
ute to see that their hats were on
straight and then walked out the rear
entrance Of the building. In front of
this entrance is small court; this was
soon alive with girls. They were quiet
and very orderly
As soon as she saw the move on the
part Of the girl operators. Miss Cooper,
the local service manager, rushed into
the court where the girls had gather
ed. She at once urged them not to be
rash, to listen to reason and to remem-
Der, that the company wanted to do
what was right.
After being out only short time
all the girls went to work again. The
girls were led to do this with the un-
derstanding that they viii be given q
hearing tomorrow by Manager
Thatcher.
Telephone service was practically at
standstlll during the hour In which
the. girls remained'out,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-13
RUSSIANS HOLD RAILWAY.
Delayed Report Tells Of Terrific .ArtiI-
lsry Fire-

Mukden. Oct. IL. a. delayed }
The battle commenced this morning
along the lines OF the railroad with a
terrific artillery FIRE ON both sides. The
railway line almost to Mukden shrd
railway line almost to 'Yentai is m pos
session Of the Russians. The station
itself has been damaged nearly beyond
recognition.
The weather Is beautiful, and the
sound Of cannonading is audible dis
tance Of 40 miles.
1t is impossible to tell how the days
fighting will develop.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-13
INTEREST Revived IN LONDON.
British Critics Think kuropatkin Is
Taking Tremendous Risk.

London, Oct. 12.-The battle raging
south Of Mukden has revived in full
public interest in the war, Piecemeal re-
ports from both sides are discussed
and analysed in the belief that this
may prove the greatest engagement Of
the present campaign and news so far
received Inclines military experts to the
opinion that KuropatlSin Is running a
tremendous risk by bold initiative.
No confirmation of the report that
Mistchenkos' force is cut of and the
fact that oyama does not mention him
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-13
DISCUSS NAVAL ARCHITECTURE
Sir William {. White Praises Battle
ships Being Constructed.

washington, Oct. 12.-An informal
conference was held at the white house
today at which the president, Sir Will
lam e. White, ex-chief constructor df
the British navy; Secretary Morton.
Admiral Dewey, -Admirals Con-
verse, Capps, Evans, and Rodgers dis
cussed naval architecture with special
reference to the American navy.
Sir william expressed the opinion
that the battleships now being con-
structed in this country stood at the
front of the best types Of the modern
battleship.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-13
BoATs BUILT FOR JAPs
DESTROYED IN WRECK.
Were Built by Massachusetts, Firm on
Order Of Agent Of the Japa.
nese Government.

washington, Oct. ia report reach
ed Washington today that two knocked
down torpedohoats in 2s cars were part
" wrecked near Towner, N. D., yester-
day. The boats were built at the
yards OF the Fore River shipbuilding
Company. Quinoy,rMass on orders Of
agents of the Japanese government.
They were to have been shipped from
Seattle to Japan.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-13
WELCOME RUSSIAN ATTACK.
Japs Think Their Chances Are Better
Than Before.

Toxic, Oct. II, II A. M.-Silenoe has
been preserved at headquarters con-
cerning the events around Lilac Yang
and Mukden, 1t is popularity re-
ported that the Russian advance and
attack is welcomed Heretofore the
Japanese have always been compelled
to take the aggressive and openly as
sault the strongest works.
The people believe that now that the
conditions are reversed, the troops win
speedily check the Russians, instancing
Lieutenant General Count Keller's un-
lucky venture at Molten Pass.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-13
DEspoNDENr IN ST. PETERSBURG
Feared That Kuropatkin's Force Is Not
Strong Enough.

st. Petersburg, Oct. 12.-No Official
news Of the result Of today's battle
south Of Mukden is available at this
hour. Kuropatkin doubtless communi-
Gated his regular report to the en-
peror. but the dispatch was not sent
to the general stan tonight. The alb
sence of Official news is pessimlstically
interpreted in many quarters,
while Il Is now asserted that Knro-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-13
STANFORD AND MuLTNoMAH
TEAMS TIE THE GAME
Stanford Played Ragged Ball and Lost
Ball Twice at Critical Times by
Penalties, Preventing Score.

Stanford university, Calf. Oct. IL.
Especial to The Astorian) The foot
ball game between Stanford and the
Multnomah Club of Portland result
ed in a tie. Stanford played ragsed
bali. Stanford could have scored twice.
but lost the bali at critical times by
penalties for off side plays. Choate,
of the visitors. sustained sprained
ankle.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-13
Toxic Reports From Japanese Right and
Left Armies Declare That They Have
Been Generally Successful,
Reported That Kuropakn Aiming 10 Strike Simultaneously at
Two Points Widely Separated on japanese LelRu,sans
Admit Loss of $50 Killed and Wounded In
Hard Fight North Of Benshu.

is regarded as pointing to his escape.
Al the same time dispatches do not
yet point to success on the Russian
side and the motive underlying Kuro-
patkif's decision to assume the often
sive Is as difficult to understand as
before.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-13
Commission vlsiTs PRESIDENT.
Conditions on Isshmus Of Panama uis-
r. cusssd.

washington. Oct. l2.-Members or
the Panama canal commission called
on the president today. Mr.. Barr
ret, minister to Panama, also han
conference with the president. The
commission said the visit was purely
a complimentary call" on the president
and without special significance. II
is known. however, that the members
discussed with him conditions on the
isthmus which have arisen since the
acquisition Of the American zone. ana
the differences betweenshe connalgsdoa
and the government Of Panama What
differences were not disclosed.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-13
srALwARTs STICK TO IT.
Fight Against LaFolIetts Viii Be
Waeed to Finish.

Milwaukee, wis. Oct. 12.-The ma
tional republican (stalwarb ticket,
headed by Ex-Governor Edward sco-
field, will remain in the field This was
decided today after meeting Of stall
warts. Among those who took part In
The conference were Senator spooner.
Ex-Governor scofeld and ex7GovernOr
upham. Senator spOoner. it is said.
was in favor Of withdrawing the ticket
in favor of the national and congress
sional tickets.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-13
MOODY DEFENDS PRESIDENT.
Attorney General Talks at Republican
Meeting.

Westchester, Pa. Oct. IA repub-
lican meeting tonight was addressed by
United States Attorney General Moody
who defended the acts of President
Roosevelt, which democrats have de-
clared unconstitutional
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-13
RUSSIANS BUY SHIPS.
Secure Eight Vessels for Purpose Of
Running Blockade.

Shanghai, Oct. 1.-The British steam
er Flu Ping, which.was captured by the
Japanese, today was purchased with
seven other vessels by Russian agents
here for the purpose of running the
blockade with contraband of war fer
the fortress. Two of the vessels. the
Sishan and Flu Ping, had been cap
tured.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-13
WOULD ESTABLISH COLONY.
israel ZanswlII Sails for New York to
Ask Aid Of Wealthy Jews.

London, oct. l2.-Israel Zangwii,
critic and author, sailed today for New
York. 1t is his purpose to seek to en-
list the sympathy Of wealthy New York
Jews in establishing Jewish colony
ili west Africa.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-13

whom 900 perished. Fntangled In the
wreckisge were a number Of headless
trunks. How those who perisned were
beheaded IL a mystery which perhaps
will never be solved.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-13

patl<in enjoys numerically superior
force fear is expressed that the super
iority Is insufficient to enable him to
cary out the big operations he has un-
dertaken.