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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-09-01
ORDERS VESSELS
To D|sARM
Car Cuts Gordon Knot Ex-
isting in Shanghai
Harbor.H
COMPLICATIONS PREVENTED
Action Designed to End Very Deli
cate Situation-Hundreds of Japan
csc Cannon Are Pouring Streams
of Shot and Shell Into Port Arthur

Shanghai, Aug 25.--It is officially
stated that the cruiser Askold and the
torpedo boat destroyer Grozovoi will
be disarmed.
London, Aug. 25.-The correspon-
dent of the Times at Shanghai in a
dispatch dated August "a, 1875 p. M,
says that orders from Emperor Nicho.
las have been conveyed to Captain
Reitzenstein commanding him forth
with to disarm the cruiser Askold and
the torpedo boat destroyer Grozovoi
and that "the flags on both vessels
were lowered at o'clock tonight
Che Foo, Aug. 25.-Information of
undoubted authenticity states that
the Japanese armored cruisers Nish-
in and kasuga have pombarded and
sllenced the Russian forts of Golden
Hill at the entrance of Port Arthur
The forts referred to are probably
the same, or very close to Forts Tai
pangtze and Chaochanko, mentioned
in these dispatches yesterday and to-
day.
Toxic, Aug. 25-The final assault
on Port Arthur is imminent. Hun
freds of Japanese guns continue to
pour destructive fire into the city
and harbor, along the lines of forts
and entertainments preparatory for
the infantry assault. 1t is evident
that the Russian lines have been
weakened and partly penetrated in
the vicinity of Autzshan and Itzshan
forts. The entire line of Russian de-
lenses Immediately about the harbor
are within range of the Japanese
guns. A number Of Russian forts and
batteries continue to be vigorous. The
Japanese death roll will be heavily
increased before they are captured
The direction of the Japanese attack
creates the impression here that the
city and defenses on either side of the
harbor will fall first. The final stand
will be made at Liaotishan. Japanese
official channels of information re-
main closed and the navy depart
ment's announcement of the striking
Of mine by the battleship Sevasto
pol and the firing upon the Russian
forts by the cruisers Nishin and Ka-
sug Tuesday are the only disclosures
made for several days. 1t is believed
here that both sides have suffered
heavy losses and that the final record
will make the siege the bloodiest
since Sedan. The Japanese are SUI
premely confident Of the ultimate re-
suit. The leaders of the government
await the outcome in calm assurance
The people are everywhere decorat-
ing streets and houses and erecting
arches and f1agstaffs in preparation
for national celebration Of the ex-
pected victory.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-09-01
Russian Estimate Of Jan Army.

Lao Yang, Aug. 26.-At the Russian
headquarters here Gen. Kuroki's army
is estimated at 100000 men, Gen. Nod
zu's force at 10000 and Gen. Oku's at
10000. This is exclusive Of two di
visions of about 10000 men, moving
up on the right bank of the Lao river
According to the Chinese the Jap
anese have converted the branch rail
road from New Chwang to Tashichae
into narrow guage and are convey
ing thither twenty siege guns.
Field Marshal Oyama, the Japanes,
Commander-in-Chief, are understood
to be with the besiegers of Port Ar
thur.
1t continues to be believed here
that the Japanese armies in Manchurn
are awaiting the result of the stormin,
of Port Arthur before renewing theiJ
movements against the forces Of Gen
KurODatkin
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-09-01
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LEARNING THINGS
We Are All In the Apprentice eli

We Are All In the Apprentice Class.
When a simple change of diet
brings back health and happiness the
story is briefly told. A lady OF
Springfield, ILL.,, says: After being
afflicted for years with nervousness
and heart trouble, / received shock
four years ago that left me in such
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of. / could get no relief from doctors
ror from the numberless heart and
nerve medicines l tried because l
didn't know that the coffee was daily
putting me back more than the Drs.
could put me ahead
Finally at the request Of friend I
left off coffee and began the use OF
Postum and against my convictions l
gradually improved in health until fer
the past or months have been
entirely free from nervousness and
those terrible sinking, weakening
spells of heart trouble.
my troubles all came from the use
of coffee which had drunk from
childhood and yet they disappeared
when I quit coffee and took up the
use OF Postum" Name given by
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Many people marvel at the effects
Of leaving of coffee and. drinking
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Gus about it-only common sense.
Obffee Is destroyer Postum is .
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Look In each pkg. for the famous
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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-09-01
CARS Heir cHRIsTENED.
Gear Issues Manifests Bestowing
Many Benefits Upon People.

Many Benefits Upon People.
st. Petersburg, Aug. 25.-The christ
ening of the heir to the Russian throne
took place yesterday morning at the
Church of the PeterhoI palace with
imposing ceremony. A procession of
gilded coaches accompanied the infant
prince from the Alexander villa to the
church. After the Metropolitan of st.
Petersburg had administered the sac
rament to the heir the emperor in
vested the later with the sigma of the
Order of St. Andrew. Immediately
thereafter the ringing of church bells
and the firing of salute of 101 guns
announced the completion of the cere-
mony.
Both Peterhof and st. Petersburg
are lavishly decorated The car has
issued manifesto bestowing the fol-
lowing benefits upon his subjects as
an evidence of his gratitude for the
birth of his son:
He abolishes coporal punishment
among rural classes and curtails 1t in
army and navy.
RENTS land purchase arrears.
Reduces sentences for common of.
lenses.
General amnesty for political Of
lenses except murder
Provides for education of children
of officers and soldiers who have been
victims of war.
Assistance to these people.
Gives $l,500000 to landless people
of Finland.
RENTS fines of Finland villages
Permits Firms to return to their
cuntry.
RENTS fines on Jewish communes
who refused to serve in the military
Restores civil rights OF political
prisoners who have distinguished
themselves hy -naA conduct
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-09-01
South Atlantic Squadron Quiet.

Cape Town, Aug. 27.-There is no
foundation for the report circulated
in the United States that the Amerl-
can South Atlantic squadron, Rear
Admiral Chadwick commanding, now.
in these waters, has been ordered TO
leave here and watch the Russian vol
unteer fleet vessel Smolensk, which.
It was added, was believed to be wait
ing for an American ship.
The British warships Crescent.
Odin, Pearl and Forte. Rear Admiral
Durnford commanding, are at the
Seychelles Islands, in the vicinity Of
Zanzibar. 1t is understood that the
admiralty has sent orders to the ad-
miral, directing him to communicate
with the Smolensk and St Peters
burg
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-09-01
JAPANESE ARE
TIGHTENING GRIP
Gradually Closing the Circle
About Port
Arthur.
RUSSIAN TENURE INSECURE
Only Three Outlying Forts Firmly
Held BY Them-PIunging Artiller,
Fire is Directed at the Others
Where Russians Maintain Foothold

Che Foo, Aug. 26.-The Golden hill
White Marble mountain and Liaot'
mountains, according to Chinese ad
vices dated the night Of August %
are now the only main forts securely
held by the Russians at Port Arthur
Others are occupied by them, but they
are subjected to an artillery fire which
renders their tenure uncertain. Fort
No. 5, which has frequently been re
ported taken by the Japanese and re
taken by the Russians, is again de
clared to be in the hands of the ia:
panese and retaken by the Russians
is again declared to be in the hands
of the Japanese.
1t is rumored that the new Europe.
an section of Port Arthur is in flames
Owing to the mud and brick con.
struction Of the buildings, however
it is probable that the fire is not gen
eral.
1t is said that the Japanese are us
ing guns taken from the harbor de.
homa. These guns, numbering three
hundred, are of heavy caliber.
st. Petersburg, Aug. 26.-rhe latest
information from the front is summed
up in tOday's dispatch from Che Foo
to the Associated Press, showing that
the Japanese in assaur,s on Port Ar
thur, August Fl and % were again re-
pulsed with heavy losses. Despite
the assertion made in Toxic that al,
the attacks so far on the fortress have
been merely preliminary TO a grand
infantry assault, the feeling grows
here that the ferocity of the repeated
attacks and defeats must be gradu
ually dissipating the energy of the
besiegers and that the Japanese may
find after all that they have broken
their teeth on the stones of Port Ar.
thur"
Nothing can be ascertained here re.
garding the reports from Toxic of the
sinking of two Russian torpedo boat
destroyers at Port Arthur.
The fact that the, Port Arthur squad
ron ia already 60 crippled and scatter
ed has greatly reduced its Importance
as tactical feature in the eyes of the
authorities here. Accounts of the mis-.
fortune to the battle ship Sevastopol
and of the sinking of the cruiser No
vik are allowed to be extensively
printed. and it appears that the bal
ance of sea power in the far east is
thoroughly upset pending the arrival
of the Baltic squadron in oriental
waters
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-09-01
WILL GIVE UP
FUTILE ATTACKS
laps Have Found Port Arthur
Too Hard a Nut to
Crack.
ABANDON DIRECT ASSAULTS
Will Have Resort to Long Siege OPP
erations-Japanese Have Assumed
Offensive Against talropatkin and
AIRS Attacking Lao Yang

Paris, Aug. 27.-The Toxic CORE
spoNdent of the Matin declares that
the Japanese minister of war has con-
ndently informed his colleagues that
there is no hope of taking Port Ar
thur by direct assault and that long
operations will be necessary. There
fore, the minister has ordered the
field marshal Oyama. to avoid at
tacks entailing heavy losses. This,
the correspondent says, has been con-
cealed from the public.
Lao Wang, Aug. PA big battle
commenced today twenty miles east
OF Lao Yang. The Russian front
from the Taitse river south was en-
gagged.
Lao Yang, Aug. 25.-The work of
disarming the Russian warships AS
kold and Grozovoi will begin Mon
day. The Japanese declare that Their.
will not be repetition of the rye
shitelni incident at Che Foo.
London, Aug. 27.-The correspond
ent of the Morning Leader at Libson
says that the British steamer Lis
bon, which has arrived there, re-
ports that she was stopped by Rus
sian cruiser in the Bay of Biscay.
Paris, Aug. 27.-The st. Petersburg
correspondent of the Echo de Paris
says, under date of August 26: "Ad-
miral Wirenius, chief of the general
staff of the Russian navy, said to-
night that the volunteer fleet steamer
Smoiensk would receive Geographic
orders at the Cape of Good Hope to-
morrow to cease cruising
ST. Petersburg, Aug. 27.-After four
weeks interval the Japanese have
resJmed their advance against Gen.
eral Kuropatkin's positions. The OPP
posing armies are in contact east and
south of Lao Yang, and fighting has
been in progress since Wednesday.
Since the rains ceased a week ago,
there have been continued intimations
that General Kuropatkln was, about
to assume the offensive, but instead of
that, it was the Japanese who at
tackled the Russian commanders
eastern and southern positions. A
Japanese column, 10000 strong, was
reported on Tuesday to be marching
up the right bank of the Lianhe river
which would seem to indicate that
three Japanese armies are, co-operat-
ing in enveloDing three sides of Lao
Yang. 80 z. -tf t"@'
From the meager accounts received
1. appears that General Kuroki Sc
lected Tantsiapudzy as the point for
his attempt to drive the wedge into
Kuropatk:n's outer defenses at An
ping and Liandiansian, which are
situated respectively ten miles north
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-09-01

anese Warships.
Dotted line shows course which cruiser
took after battle in Tshushima strait)
-~~~~~-~~~~~~~-~-~~~~~-~ ~~~~~~-~~~-~~~~~~~N~-~
west and southwest of Tantziarudzy,
the latter being eight miles above
the confluence of the Taitze river.
whence mountain ridge runs west
ward. The fact that the Japanese
are preparing pontoons at the Taitze
river was noted in these dispatches
several days ago. The capture of this
bridge will be the first obstacle of
the Japanese, and doubtless will en-
tail severe fighting, in which the
Japanese probably are counting on
the superiority Of their mountain
oattery.
If they are successful the Russian
positions at Anping and Liandiansian
will become precarious. Their oper.
atoms at Anping are supported from
Gutzsiatzy, three miles higher up the
Lianhe river, and along the Taitse
river, as shown in the dispatch re-
porting that the Russian front south
Of the Taitse river was engaged and
that General Kuroki was simultane-
Dusly moving on Liandiansian along
the high road, as reported from Lao
Yang last night, and by the fact that
another Japanese column is moving
on Liandiansian along the south road
from Siaolinzy, ten miles northeast of
Haicheng That General Kuropat-
kin had foreseen these various moves
is shown by the manner in which the
attack on Tanzapu was met and by
the repulse of the Japanese at Siaol-
inZy.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-09-01

Every housekeeper should know
that II they will buy Defiance Cold
Water Starch for laundry use they
will save not only time, because IL
never sticks to the iron, but because
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pound-while all other Cold Water
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Starch isNfree from all injurious chem
icals, II your grocer tries to sell you a
1907. package 1t is because he has
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He knows that Defiance Starch has
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Defiance and save much time and
money and the annoyance OF the iron
sticking. Defiance never sticks.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-09-01
RUSSIA MUST DlsARM SHIPS.
Otherwise Japan VIII Act as Appears
Fitting.

Washington, Aug. 29.--Japan has
addressed a note to the powers in
forming them that unless Russia
forthwith disarms her warships in
shanghai, Japan will be forced to
lake whatever steps she deems neces-
sary to protect her interests. Mr..
Takahira, the Japanese Minister,
called at, the state department and
left with Mr.. Adee, the acting secre-
tary of state, the communication of
the Toxic government.
To correspondent OF the Associated
Press, Mr.. Takahira said last night:
while Japan sincerely hopes that
the reported intention OF Russia to
disarm the Askold and Grozovoi at
Shanghai will promptly be executed,
my government has felt that 1t was
advisable to inform the powers what
must necessarily be its attitude in the
event that the disarmament OF the
Russian ships is delayed. The con-
ditions at Shanghai are peculiar be
cause of the national interests there
and my government Is DESTROYS OF
giving these matters AOIHOAIHAOI
giving these interests every consider
alton. ..f. .......
"Will it be necessary to send a
Japanese squadron into Shanghai and
take away the Russian ships, as was
done with the Ryeshitelni at Che
Foo"' the minister was asked.
MY government has not indicated
in its note to the powers" the min
lister replied, lust what steps will be
necessary IL the Russian ships are not
Immediately disarmed. But 1t should
be remembered that the Ryeshiteini
was not completely disarmed when
seized by. the Japanese and under
the circumstances her presence in
The Foo was exceedingly disadvan-
tageous to Japan for military rea-
sons" ..
When the minister called at the
state department he spent some time
in conference with Acting Secretary
Adee, but further than to receive the
communication Mr. Adee was careful
not to disclose the attitude or this
government, although the minister
was assured that the continuation OF
Chinese neutrality was earnestly hop
ed for by the United States. The
minister told Mr.. Adee that Japan
had been informed by China that the
Russian ships would be disarmed but
as far as the legation here knew, no
official date for this action had been
named. -.
1t is understood that similar note
10 that presented by Mr.. Takahira
yesterday was also delivered at the
various foreign Offices by Japans dip
lomatic representatives.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-09-01
THE BRITISH LION
SHAKES HIS NAME
England lnterver IS to Pro-
tect Neutral Ship
ping.
FAIR WARNING TO RUSSIA
Two Cruisers to Locate Aggressive
Volunteer Fleet - Prime Minister
ealfour Announces That Action is
Taken at Request of Russia.

London, Aug. 26.-Prime Minister
Balfour announced last evening that
The British government had ordered
two cruisers from the squadron at the
Cape of Good Hope, without delay, to
locate the Russian volunteer fleet
steamers Smolensk and st. Petersburg
and to convey to them the orders OF
the Russian government that they
must not further interfere with neu
trail shipping. The premier stated that
this action was taken at the request
Of the Russian government.
This extraordinary statement was
made when the premier, by appoint.
ment, received a deputation OF the
London chamber of commerce. The
deputation was appointed at meet
ing held earlier in the day by the
China and East India section of the
chamber, which was attended by rep
resentative ship owners and others in
terested in trade in the far east and
at which a resolution was passed ask.
ing the governmental protect British
shipping against search by Russian
warships.
Prior to receiving the deputation
Mr.. Balfour during the day had been
busily engaged in connection with the
question which had been raised with
regard to Russian treatment of Brit.
ish shipping. After giving a number
Of private interviews the premier
held an important meeting at the for
eign, office, to which representatives
Of the intelligence department of the
partment of the war office. the admir-
atty, the foreign office and the board
of trade were summoned.
The premier afterwards received the
deputation from the chamber OF COM
merce, which was headed by William
Keswick, M. p, who stated the object
of the deputation had in view and
presented the resolution and letter
on the same subject.
Balfour listened to statements OF
members of the deputation and then
replied. He said the questions must
be considered separately and in the
light of different conditions In the
first place, special difficulties had
arisen between Great Britain and
Russia, owing to the captures made
by the volunteer fleet steamers, which
had passed the Dardanelles in the
character of vessels other than war
vessels. as all were aware. This led
to an acute controversy, and the Rus.
sian government gave assurances,
without making statement on the
question Of the principle involved.
that vessels of this feet would not
make further captures, then when the
Smolensk stopped another British
vessel, the Comedian, a painful i'm.
preston was created and the govern.
ment made urgent Inquiries as to how
this could be reconciled with former
assurances,
Most assuredy," said the premier
Should the volunteer fleet steamers
attempt further captures, which I do
not think they will, no such captures
will be recognized by us or by the
Russian government" ....
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-09-01

as II true" asked the caller, that
your husband ordered DR.. Smoother
out Of the house?"
Yes. Poor Jack had been carrying
the baby all night and every night for
a week, and was run down to
thread. called the doctor, and he
told Jack that he must take exer.
cish. Detroit Free Press.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-09-01
Jack Munroe Knocked Out.

San Francisco, Aug. 27.-Like the
veriest amateur in the prize ring
Jack Munroe of Butte, Mont, went
down and out before Champion JEFF
fries last night in the second round
The man from the mining district
made such an extremely sorry show
ing that the great throng In Mechan.
les pavilion roundly booted him as
he protested to Referee Graney
against the decision that had been
given in favor of JeffrieS He
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-09-01


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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-09-01
In Earlv DAYS.

Capt. Kidd had just lowered a chest
OF treasures into the sea, after care
fully charting the spot.
Il suppose" he unused, as he
watched the bubbles rise and float
upon the water. Il suppose that one
OF those corporation pirates would
call that my sinking fund"
Those who heard him afterward
claimed that the captain was one OF
the pioneers in the watered capital
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-09-01
The Result,

"Do you believe that mosquitoes are
affected by the use of kerosene in the
swamps?"
YES" answered Farmer Corntos.
sell "Kerosene drives more of EN-
from their homes an makes EN- cross.
er an blood.thirstier than ever
Washington Star.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-09-01
yE;IlL[l!lg|H|s'EEzisig!5I;;
Jacks Fatal Oversight.

I like you well enough, Mr.. Tx
mai, said the perplexed young WON
an "or. at least, I'm. not sure like
you as well as | do Jack Cawdrey,
he says he thinks of me 365 days in
the year"
rio wants one day off every four
years does hep exclaimed young Tx.
mai. with indignant scorn, That
kind OF devotion doesn't commend
itself to you. does II. Clarice?"
Jacks doom was sealed from that
',omept.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-09-01
Failed to Make Good.

Miles-Did you ever read that won.
,derful book, How to live a Hundred
Years.?
Giles--Yes; the author was an old
schoolmate of mine.
Miles-Indeed! Where Is he now?
Giles--He died at the age Of thirty.
seven"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-09-01
Safe for a While.

IT'S funny" said the sick mans
fife, "but the doctor says he hasn't
discovered yet what's the matter with
you"
Thank heaven!" exclaimed the
sick man, then I'm safe for a while
yet"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-09-01
Yellow Eeyer Breaks out.

Austin, Tex, Aug. 29.-The state
health department was yesterday no
titled of the breaking out of yellow
fever in the government military post
at Brownsville, Tex. One death was
reported last night and several cases
are reported to be In existence there.
State Health Officer Tabor has left
here for Brownsville,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-09-01

A London Spectator deals In pawn
tickets. Az his Office any person can
pick up ticket for diamond ring
penknif, a watch, or Bible. Those
unfortunates who are unable to re-
deem Their pledges sell their tickets
to this speculator.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-09-01
PIacarda urao Massacre.

London, Aug. 27.-The Tien Tsin
correspondent of the Standard says
that placards have been discovered
at Tsinanfu Tin the province of Shan
tung) urging the massacre Of for
eign devils after the seventh moon"
and that the native Christians are
fleeing.