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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-12-08
AN INVITING pRosPEcr.

VIII Canada In the next quarter o.
century take the place OF the United,
states as the great wheat exporting
section OF the western hemispheref
Everything points that way, In the
opinion OF experts the United states
mas reached high water mark as q
wheat exporting country. The In
creasing population over there has
reached the point when home con-
sumption Is becoming annually great.
er In proportion than the increase In
wheat production. As a matter az
fact wheat production is decreasing
over there as the land becomes more
valuable and by reason OF the demand
for other forms Of produce for homs
consumption. u Is said that the
wheat crop this year is not more than
20 per cent. of the crop OF 1901 and
much below the crops OF 1909 and
1903. Il Is estimated that this year
the United States surplus for export
will not be over 100.000.000. which Ii
less than any year since 1878 with
two exceptions. Not only Is this the
case, but a considerable quantity OF
the best Canadian wheat Is being Inn
ported into Minnesota and also Chi
caso
All this tends to keep the price OF
wheat near the dollar mark. and dol
lar wheat" is the loadstone that will
attract farmers to the Canadian
Northwest. where land is cheap and
can be farmed on wholesale basis.
particulars OF which may be had from
any Canadian Government Agent.
The reduction Of American exports
will have the double influence OF In
creasing Canadian production and
keeping up the price, 1t constitutes
roseate prospect for this country.
and needs no exercise Of optimistic
enthusiasm TO foresee the near expan.
sion of the Dominion into tho actual
position CT the "granary of ths EN-.
pire."
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-12-08
WAGNER WAS TOO STRENUOUS.
Threatened to Ruin the Only Piano In
PARKWAY Nome.

PARKWAY Nome.
One OF the characters In Nome,
Alaska. was Dick Dawson, who had a
combined, and had brought his out.
NJ, including an automatic piano, down
from Dawson City over an almost i'm
passable route.
One day when things were rather
Quiet in the place, Oscar, the chief and
only musician on the STAFF, got to work
with the automatic piano and pumped
at the pedals in ambitious style.
He had ground out a lot OF old.
fashioned home and mother songs.
when suddenly. without the least
warning, he struck into the Ride Of
the Valkyries."
When the crashing opening chords
first sounded, Dawson, who was stand.
ing at the end of the bar. started and
looked around, to see what was the
matter. Then the music took on n
lighter tone, and as delightful thrill.
ing run sounded out In the treble he
settled back to enjoy It.
Again came a clash and thump,
thump, thump, as the bass chords got
to work again. Dawson started over
toward the piano on the run.
Don't bother yourself. Dick" said a
bystander. That's all right, that mu-
sic. That's Wagner"
"Who the IS Wagner" was the
answer. "I'Il kill that Oscar for let.
ting him spoil the piano!"--New York
Sun.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-12-08
now Ne Meant 70 Reform.

When Dick Wintersmith was Con.
gresham at Washington" said Phil
Thompson, at happened that friend
OF ours fell Ill. His name was John
Wires.
He drank considerably, John did,
and that last night of his life he had
split whisky all over his beard.
HE wanted II dark In the room !;
so when the nurse went out he reach
ed for the candle and attempted to
extlnguish 1t.
His long beard, full OF alcohol.
caught fire instantly and burned him
up. .
There was great deal of grief
among us and Consideration.
"'This ought to be lesson to rs.
decided Dick. to stop drinking q
while.
$50 It ought assented Joe Block
burn. What are you going to do
about 1t, for instance|
"'MeT said Dick. Well, It's come to
this pass with me that | have firmly
resolved never TO blow out another
candle. New York Times.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-12-08
WRITING EXPERT ON STAND.
Says That 81 Ballots Were Written
Ry Ten Persons,

Denver, Dec. 5.-Startling develop
ments were made in the supreme court
in the trial of the six election officials
Of ward five, precinct nine, who are
charged with contempt. George King,
handwriting expert, said that fifty.
seven of the ballots in the box had
been written by ten different persons.
The highest number written by one
person was nineteen, the two lowest.
two. Five republican ballots were
written by one person. The other
thirty-two ballots on which the ex.
pert noted similarity of handwriting
were democratic.
ut is evident that two kinds of ink
were used in the writing of the bal.
lots" said Mr.. King whether this
was occasioned by two different kinds
being furnished by the election com.
mission, or whether certain ballots
were written outside the booths, am
unable to say"
1t is the general belief among the
attorneys who have followed the con.
tempt proceedings closely, that the re.
suit of the discoveries made by the
court will be to bring the ballot box
of every precinct where contempt is
charged into court for examination
There are six more precincts in which
election officials are awaiting trial for
contempt
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-12-08
Not Difficult for the It'll. Girl.

Mrs. Maude Howe Elliott tells of a
conversation that once took place In
a friends house In Boston in which
there were discussed certain phenom-
ena of the mind. Some one observed
that 1t was curious fact that no man
could do one thing and think of an
other.
During the discussion little girl of
ten, the daughter of the host, was lis
tening attentivsly.
Il can DO one thing and think of an
other" she said.
What Is it?" asked her father.
"Well," she said, ut is very easy
for me to say the Lords Prayer and
think of almost anything else want
to. do it every night. -Harper's
Weekly.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-12-08
VENEZUELA is VERY CHAOTIC.
Many Have Been Placed in Prison for
Political Offenses.

Washington, Dec. 2.-Reports reach.
the state department of very I'M
settled state of affairs in Venezuela.
Many citizens have been put in prison
for alleged political offenses, public
opinion is intiamed and serious appre-
tensions for their safety prevail
among the foreign element. The state
department is closely observing the
progress of events there. 1t is pa
tiently awaiting the final decision of
the supreme court of Venezuela In the
case of the American asphalt concern
When that decision is handed down
announcement will be made OF the
policy to be pursued by this govern
ment. Frequent reports reach the
European embassies here of the trou-
sles of foreigners in Venezuela and of
the slowness with which the foreign
governments are obtaining their in
demnity awards because of the action
of President Castro in opening new
ports
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-12-08
RUSSIANS TRUST IN FATE.
satlsfied Not to Be Called on for
Initiative.

y
A few years ago was taking .
country walk in Kovno. The road lay
through dense forest and the day
was progressively hot. ] arrived, at
last, Mt crossroad, and sat down
under the shade of the trees to rest.
a sign post pointed its two arms down
the converging roads. On one Of them
was inscribed IA versts to Janova,"
on the other. 1T versts to Shadowa."
Presently the creaking of wheels and
the slow "clop, clop" of horses hoofs
on the road behind reused me. A
cart piled high with tinware was COM
Ing down the road, with the driver
perched ON the top of the load.
Good day, brothcr!" called out,
as the cart with its sorry horse came
abreast of me. The man returned my
salute, and the horse, glad of any ex-
cuse to rest his weary legs, came to a
standstill in the middle of the road.
Which way are you going?"
asked. z@"
"To Janova. There is a market
there tomorrow"
But there Is also market In
Shadowa," | answered, land 1t Is a
more important place than Janova."
$50 It Is; so 1t Is" the driver replied
with perfect indifference.
What have you for sale?"
PLENTY Of good tinware, as you can
see. brother, have worked for six
weeks tc make this CARLOAD"
well, good luck to you and your
tinware," said, pulling and eating the
berries within reach. "Will you take
II to Janova or Shadowa?"
The man picked up the bit Of cord
which served as reins, and prepared to
go on. ... II. ..
II shall leave that to my horse" he
answered callously.
The numbering wagon moved off and
finally passed out of sight down the
Janova road. which the horse had
elected to take.--St. James Gazette.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-12-08
Would Have Lost Il, Anyway,

Col. Robert A. Pinkerton was talk
ing about old times in Chicago. Il
used to know a man there who was
an ardent gambler" he said. 'He lost
his weeks wages regularly in Dinner
Pail Hankins' game.
"One Saturday evening the man
started home, via the gambling house,
as usual A spasm OF reform had
struck Chicago, and the place had
been pulled. The man tried to enter
the door, but failed. lie walked cut
into the street and gazed up inquir-
ingly at the closed windows.
Then he walked back TO the door,
tried 1t again, but II would not OPEN,
so he drew his pay envelope from his
pocket, showed it under the door, and
walked calmly down the street. -
New York Times.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-12-08
Greatest In the World.

Arlington, Ind, Dec. 5th.-(SpeciaD
Mr.. w. A. Hysong, the photogra-
pher, who moved here recently from
Sapp, KY, is firmly Of the opinion that
Dodd's Kidney Pills are the greatest
Kidney Remedy the world has ever
known.
"In the years 1901 and 1902" says
Mr.. Hysong, "and for some time be-
fore was afflicted with Kidney Trou-
BILE. My joints were sore and sta
and / finally got so bad | could not
turn In bed without assistance. In the
Spring of 1903 | was induced, by q
friend, to try Dodd's Kidney Pills and
after using one and one-half boxes !
was and am still completely cured.
Several of my neighbors, too. used
Dodd's Kidney Pills and IN every case
they did as recommended"
Cure the early symptoms of Kidney
Disease, such as Backache, with
Dodd's Kidney Pills and you will new.
or have Bright's Disease.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-12-08
PREPARE FOR THE INEVITABLE.
Russians Recognize That Port Arthur
Must Fall.

st. Petersburg, Dec. 3.-With the
confirmation of the news that the Jap
anese have occupied 203 Meter hill
and the report that the Russians I'M
successfully attempted its recapture,
officials at the war Office are begin
ming to prepare themselves for the in
evitable. Golden hill and Liaoti hill
are higher and dominate 203 Meter
hill, but the officials say that if the
Japanese succeed in mounting heavy
guns upon the latter 1t will be only
question of days or weeks before the
fortress falls. Still, there is not the
slightest idea among Genral Stoesseps
friends that he will surrender, even
IL he should be ordered to do so. 1t is
hinted that it is possible that If the
fall of the fortress is shown to be in
evitable, the emperor may direct it's
surrender in order to prevent the un-
necessary sacrifice of the remnant OF
its brave defenders; but 1t is believed
by those who know General Stoessel
best that he will literally make good
his threat to hold out to the last man
and the last cartridge in Port Arthur.
The Ships in the harbor, it can now
be stated on high authority, are in no
condition to attempt to break through
the investing squadron. The guns of
the warships were long ago landed,
and the marines and sailors have been
participating in the land defense.
Some of the ships also have been in
jured by shells. If the fortress falls
it is understood they will be taken out
and sunk in deep water to prevent the
- fhAtr hi, -
vice to the enemy.
The question OF the ACCESSIBILITY of
reinforcing Vice Admiral Rojestven-
sky's squadron with the Black sea
1eet is again being agitated by some
Of the papers, notably the Novoe
Vremya, which points out that with
the addition of the Black sea vessels
Rojestvensky will have a superiority
which will insure victory over Adj
miral Togo's feet. The Novoe Vremya
calls attention to the fact that Japan
was not one of the signatory of the
treaty closing the Dardanelles, and
asserts that il Japan had the power
she might force an entrance into the
Black sea and engage the Russian
feet. Conservatively, the paper con.
tinues, with the consent of the porte
there is nothing in the treaty to pre-
vent the exit of the Black sea feet to
fight some power which is in no wise
involved in the treaty. 1t is argued
that Great Britain is the only power
which might attempt to make trouble
over the juncture of the two fleets.
The project was warmly advocated by
some officers Of the admiralty before
the war, but 1t was never sanctioned,
and the admiralty does not admit that
the subject has been revived Neither
does the foreign Office admit that any
pressure is being exercised to secure
the consent of the porte for the pass
age of the Dardanelles by the Black
sea feet
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-12-08
LATEST CASH MARKET REPORTS
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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-12-08
TEN MORE DAYS
TO TAKE FORT
The Japanese Have Lost More
Than $1,000
Men.
ASSAULT TO BE CONTINUED
No Cessation Until Port Arthur Falls
Fight On 2o3 Metre Hill Results
in Tremendous Losses to the Jap.
anese, Who Never Falter.

London, Dec. 1.-THE correspondent
of the Daily Telegraph at Che 100
says that the attack on 203 metre hill
resulted in heavy losses to the first
division Of the Japanese stormers.
simultaneously with this assault the
correspondent says, men of the Ninth
and Eleventh divisions advanced and
menaced the Rihlung and Kekwan
forts. 1t is stated, the correspondent
adds, that within the last twenty-fOur
hours the Japanese casualties have
totalled $4,000, and it is asserted that
the attacks have been planned to con-
tinue until December 10, wnen, it is
hoped, the capture of Port Arthur will
be completed.
Toxic, Dec. General Nogi's tele-
gram announcing the stormlng and
capture of''3O-meter hill' was re-
ceived with cheers by the japanese
people. 1t revives the hope of an
early capture of Port Arthur proper,
The people have never despaired OF
the success of the besiegers, but the
fortitude of the defenders and the
prolongation of the siege which ex-
ceeds by months the most liberal pre-.
Urinary estimate Of the time requir-
ed to accomplish the reduction OF
this stronghold has been a source OF
deep regret combined with the loss
of life and disappolntments over the
fact that the siege has occupied such
a large force of men, decreasing
Field Marshal Oyama's strength at
time when he needed every available
man.
Yesterday was the date set under
the CONSUMPTION act, when recruits
could join the army. Cheered by the
news from General Nogi, thousands Of
recruits throughout the empire
marched to barracks and donned uni
forms for the first time. Following
an honored custom the relatives OF
the recruits carrying flags and ban
ners, escorted the new soldiers to
their barracks. In Toxic yesterday
were scores of little professions es-
corting attachments of popular con-
scripts. The number of men who
joined the colors yesterday under the
CONSUMPTION act has not been made
public.
Reports from the Japanese army be-
seiging Port Arthur say that Lieuten-
ant General Thuchiya is among the
wounded and that General Nakamura,
the leader of the specially trained
body of swordsmen which charged in
to the Russian forts Novembe'' 26,
was injured in both legs.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-12-08

The Punkville Debating Society
was In regular session. and Mr.. q.
Watkins Squirting was making an
earnest plea on the Affirmative side
of the question, Resolved, That
mans every act Is the result OF sell
fish motive" II go further than that.
Mr.. President" he said; about three
fourths Of the things man does Is
because he's envious of what some
body else does. The pin-headed
speaker that had the floor last on tho
other side lied like a pirate when he
said---" Here the president OF the
society raped on the desk. The
gentleman must not use such Ian
guage as that" he said. why notY'.
Because 1t isn't parliamentary" "lt
may not be parliamentary, Mr.. Pres
ident," vociferated Mr.. G.. Watkins
Squirting, loosening his collar and roll.
ing up his sleeves, "but, by gum. it's
congressional"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-12-08
An eccentric wesleyan minister

An eccentric Wesleyan minister
caused some surprise one Sunday by
declaring that he did not in the least
object TO people sleeping while he
was preaching. A few minutes later
he and his hearers were disturbed by
the loud snoring OF man just below
the pulpit. GIVE him tap on the
head" said the minister. This was
done. Intellectually Give him an
other" came the order again. StiH
the man slumbered. But at length,
by dint Of much tapping and shaking.
he was recalled into abashed con-
seriousness. You are making q
wretched noise" roared the minister.
leaning over the pulpit edge; II don't
mind you sleeping. but you are pre-
venting other people from sleeping!"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-12-08

The progress made by the Japanese
in the investment of Port Arthur Is III
dicated in the map. The fortress was
first cut off on the land side by the
capture of Nanshan on May 27 and
the advance southwark and westward
made since that time Is shown by
dated lines. The fighting for the outer
works and positions began Nay 2S'
but actual siege operations did not be-
gin until Aug. 7, the Japs on the PRE-
ceding day having brought up the nee
essary artillery. At that time the Rus
sian force comprised $4,000 men and
the Japanese 10000. At present Gen
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-12-08
Grain Quotations.

WHEAT.
Chicago-No. 2 red. s1.lsh@11iA.
Liverpool-Spot, Is 1kd.
New Yorh-No. 2 red, $l.15H.
Minneapolis-No. / northern. 81. 0gE.
Duluth--No. l northern, s1.09%.
Kansas City--No. 2 hard, $l.OiA @l.0,
Milwaukee-No. northern. $1.llh.
Toledo-No, 2 red. s1.l5.
CORN.
Chicago-No. 3, 46Q46Ac.
Liverpool -American mixed. Is l0d.
New York--Mixed, SIC.
Peoria-No. 3, 43A @44c.
Kansas City-No. mixed, 43h@4ic
Milwaukee-No. 3, 4SQ50c.
OATS,
Chicago-Standard- Q32Ac.
New York--Mixed, S4Ia dp35bc.
Kansas City-No. mixed, 29%c.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 3l@32c.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-12-08

eral Stoessel Is believed to have fewer
than 5000, while the force of the be-
siegers IL probletmatical. Latest re-
ports are that Nogi's soldiers have al.
most captured Rihlung and Keekab
forts, north and east of the town, and
hold other positions that permit the
effective Smelling Of the works still
held by the Russians. Toxic reports
are to the effect that orders for the
final assault have been given, and st.
Petersburg apparently is apprehensive
that the famous siege of the "Gibral-
tar of the far East" is fast nearing
conclusion.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-12-08

In Charlottenburg, Germany, a novel
device to protect fremen from smoke
and flames while fighting fire was re-
Gently publicly tested. The invention
consi.ts Of an iron shield. perforated.
and affixed little behind the nozzei
of fire hose. II is capable OF form
ing In front Of the man holding tho
nozzle a circular screen OF water.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-12-08

the organist OF church in Bir-
mingham, England suddenly ceased
low a ship two months without alight-
lingering the keys, and the organ
came to an abrupt stop. Ihen he
dashed ort OF the choir, to punch the
cragn blower, who had fallen asleep.
Then choir and congregation went on
with the wellknown hymn, art Thou
Weary, Art Thou Languidw
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-12-08
Peace to Be LAST Ia.

London, Dec. 2.-The Daily Tele.
graphs cores, ondent at st. Peters
burg CLAIMS to have unimpeachable
evidence that Russia is reckoning on
the necessity OF making a lasting
peace with Jaran by means of an
offensive and defensive alliance, which
Is recognized as an indispensable con.
dition for the success of Russia.s
eastern policy.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-12-08
An American sailor belonging 70 ,

An American sailor belonging to a
war ship secured leave of absence.
and had a lively time at Gravesend.
England. When he awoke the nexs
morning he found himself arrayed In
the inform of British soldier The
latter was deserter, who had ex-
changed uniforms while the American
was In n drunken slumber.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-12-08
The Azure.

IRIS only In the depths OF blue
Man finds his dearest dreams fulfilled.
Where careful sorrows pass from view
And every heart-cry's hushed and
stilled.
so would I wing my joyous flight
To azure realms where rapture lies.
But not 10 yonder mystic height
fi.,d my heaven In your eyes!
--Palrh r. Fassett In New Orleans
Times Democrat.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-12-08
For Marrying a Negroes.

Washington, Dec. Acting Secre-
tary Oliver yesterday directed the dis
charge without honor of Private
John T. Smith. hospital corps, sta.
toned at Fort Mott, N. j., who is said
to have married negress, and whose
discharge was recommended by Gen.
eral Grant, commanding the depart
ment of the east. In the official
statement given out at the war de-
partment, in disposing Of the case yes
terday, II is stated that Private Smith
married "a woman of bad character,
whose previous marriage had not been
terminated by the death OF her bls
band r-by any form Of legal separa
tion."
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-12-08
Secretary Taft NeaotIates.

Panama, Dec. Negotiations are
still in progress between Secretary OF
War Taft, representing the United
States, and the Panama government
looking to the settlement of points in
dispute regarding the government of
the canal zone. and an agreement NAV
be said to be in sight In order that
possible complications may be avoided
the conferences are being conducted
In secret and nothing will be given
out until both sides are agreed.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-12-08
Live Stock

CATTLE.
Chicago-.s1.75@7Ob.
Omaha--$1.75@5.50.
Kansas City-$1.5066.e5,
st. Louis--$2.50@6.50.
st. Joseph-S1.S 5@5.50.
Pittsburg-$2.00@5.75.
HOGS.
'Chicago-$2,0 0Q5.50.
Orlaha-s4.00@4.45.
Kansas City--$2.50@a.76.
st. Louls--$3.50@460.
st. Joseph-s4.l0@4. so.
Pittsburg-$3. 00@4.S0.
Buffalo-$3.0 0Q4.70.
SHEEP AND LAMBS.
Chicago-$2.50@7.75
Omaha--$2.50@6.00.
Kansas City-$2,25@5.7A.
st. Louis-S3. 00m6. 90.
st. Joseph--$2. 100000.
New York-s3.00@6.2O.
Pittsburg-$3. 55@7.OO.
Buffalo-$1.50Q6.30.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-12-08
Insist on Gettirg II.

Some groeers say they don't keep
Defiance Starch because they have =
stock In hand OF IL OF. brands, which
they know cannot be sold to "A custo~
mer VINO has once used the 10 OF.
pkg. Defiance Starch for same money.