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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-09-01
IOWA FAIR HAS NICE SURPLUS.
Receipts about Fifteen Thousand DOL


Des Moines, Aug. 27.-The total re-
ceipts of the fiftieth Iowa state fair.
Just ended, was about $4,000 and the
expense something like $4,000 less
The premiums that will be paid aggre.
gate about 100000.
The feature of the closing day was
a parade Of the prize winning cattle
IN the stock judging pavilion. The
parade was led by the grand beef
herd Of Aberdeen-Angus, which was
awarded the silver cup in competition
with four other fine herds. II is
owned by c. j. Martin of Churdan. Ia,
and this is the first time an Iowa herd
has been able to carry off this prize.
As the result of the success of the
state fair this year the department
will have from $4,000 to 100000 to
spend in making permanent improve
nents next year. 1t is probable that
new machinery hall will be started,
cr y mile track be made.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-09-01
Poisoned by Veal Pie.

Iowa City, Aug. 29.-Nine people
were poisoned by eating veal pie from
canned veal at Camp Under, on the
Iowa river. They are Mrs. H. H. Alb
rams and Louvae Abrams, wife and
daughter Of Rev. H. H. Abrams, a
noted Iowa temperance agitator; Mrs.
A. Schurmley, Nellie Schurmley, Edna
Cozine, Albert Lee, Roy Lee, Thomas
Lichty and Elizabeth Hershire' All
were violently i'll, but will recover.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-09-01
GRAY

Wilson Swaney was in town Mon.
day.
Walter Jensen was in town Thurs
day.
Frank Corner returned from Bone
steel.
Chas. White was in town last
Thursday.
Mrs. McCarty returned from Mann
ing Monday.
Jno. Renftle came down from
Manning Saturday.
Harry Mertz was in town between
trains last Thursday.
Mrs. Kittell was in Manning be-
tween Trains Monday.
The fishing party returned home
Wednesday evening.
Jas. Rutherford left Saturday for
few days visit at Manila.
L. ]. Hid was in town Friday look
ing after his political instersts.
Misses Drucie and Myrtle Ross re-
turned home from Des Moines Friday.
Two of Mrs. Roots daughters came
down Saturday night from Manning.
E. e. Beems came home Monday
from Bonsteel where he filed on his
claim.
Mrs. Beers and Mrs. Mclaughlin
drove out to Frank Millers Saturday
afternoon,
There was dance in town last
Friday night. They report good
attendance.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lancelot returned
Thursday from Des Moines and Val
ley Junction.
Frank Slough and Will Barger run
the barber shop Saturday night for
E. E. Beems.
/ The butcher shop has closed as May
Ion Hepp expects to start teaching
school before long.
Mrs. Kings mother and sister of
Shelby county came Wednesday and
visited over Sunday.
Miss. Alta Crow returned to her
home at Audubon after a weeks visit
with w. j. Lancelots.
Issac Campbell went to Audubon
Sunday for weeks visit with his
grandparent SAINT Anderson.
Mrs. Rose, mother of Mrs. Mertz left
last Friday for her home at Oklahoma.
Mrs. Mertz went as far as Audubon
with her.
Ed. Beason, Frank Leet, and Will
O'Connell were in town last Thurs
day in Ed. Beason's Automobile.
They got Ed. Rice and then went on
to Manning.
Misses Jessie Slough and Mollie
Ludwig went to Manning Friday
evening. Mrs. Mundt looked after the
hotel while they were gone and Clio
Beers waited on the dining room for
them.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-09-01
Shenandoah JeweIer Missing.

Shenandoah, Ia, Aug. 26.-With an
alleged shortage of $4,000 in his &C
counts, greater part of which is
owing to jobbers and friends, D. R.
Wilson, a jeweler, is missing and is
believed to have gone to Canada An
inspection of his financial affairs
shows that Wilson obtained SIG, 900
on his personal notes, which are be
lieved to be worthless. He is sup
posed to have taken $4,000 in cash
with him,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-09-01
FROM ALLOVER IOWA
JUDGE Julian Bennett Dead,

Sioux City, Aug. 27.-Judge Julian
Bennett of Watertown, S. D., died Of
heart failure. He weighed 440
pounds and was known as the largest
Judge in America.
Missouri Valley Doctors in Session.
Council Bluffs, Ia, Aug. 26.-The
Missouri Valley Medical society be-
gan a two days session here. There
is large attendance of physicians
from Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri, Ari-
IONA, New York and Manitoba Med
zeal discussions and routine business
occupied the sessions.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-09-01
Dan Patch Breaks state Record.

Des Moines, Aug. 26.-By pacing a
mile in 2:O6 at the Iowa state fair
grounds, Dan Patch broke the Iowa
state record for PAGERS on half mile
track in Iowa. The speedy PAGER went
to the first quarter in :311a, half in
1:0212, the three-quarters in 1884,.
He broke during the third quarter,
which possibly made difference in
the time. The trial was wi,aesse ed by
a crowd Of over 10000 people.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-09-01
AutomobiIist in lroubIe.

sibley. Ia, Aug. pa. ]. Stang, a
Paullina automobilist, charged with
failing to stop his machine after
Lee Genver signaled to him that he
was frightening his horses, and fail
ing to render assistance in controlling
the team, has been bound over to the
district court of O'Brien county.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-09-01
Family Quarrel Ends in Killing.

Cedar Rapids, Ia. Aug. 27.-Michael
Monyhan was killed by Frank Seery
near Walford. The murder was the
result of family feud that culmi-
mated in quarrel, Seery hitting Mon
yhan over the head with piece of
gas pipe, from the effects of which
he died. Seery is now in custody and
claims that he acted in self-defense
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-09-01
Eldora stockman Kill. Self.

Eldora, Ia, Aug. 26.-Calling his
wife into the back yard and bidding
her witness his act, M. S. Body. a
prominent Spectator and stockman,
placed a pistol to his head and in the
presence Of the half fainting woman
pulled the trigger. sending a bullet
crashing into his brain. He died al
most instantly. No cause is given for
the act other than it is supposed it
was because of domestic trouble,
coupled with unfortunate speculation.
Body left note to his mother in
which he said his troubles were too
great to bear.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-09-01
Routkovsky is Killed.

Lao Yang. Aug. 30.-The Russian
army has effected Its retirement, with
transport and artillery, on Lao Yang
and is now in position awaiting the
advancing Japanese. The progress of
the latter has been rapid and deter
mined, sparing no sacrifice. In the
attack on the Siaolindzy position one
Japanese battalion lost all its officers.
The retirement of the Russian trans
port Of four corps across the plain
while the artillery and troops in the
rear held off the Japanese afforded a
magnificent spectacle. All along the
extended lines there was an incessant
roar of batteries. the Russians work.
ing their guns with great GOODNESS and
not retiring until the transport and
reached safety. General Routkovsky
was killed by the explosion of a shell.
The Russian losses in the fighting
of Aug. Is and Aug. 26, east and
south of Lao Yang. were 5000 killed
or wounded. The great majority of
the casualties were sustained at
Anping. The Russians lost 300 during
the retreat from Anshanshan, the Jap
anese making forced march by night
and overtaking them at daylight.
Russians Concentrating at Llao YANG.
Toxic. Aug. 50.-The Russians
are concentrating at Lao Yang. eth
er with the intention of giving a gen.
eral battle or retiring. They were
beaten at Lungtushan and reiterated
from Anshanshan and Anping. An.
shanshan was the strongest defense
Lao Yang possessed and It's loss rem
Gers defense almost impossible. 1t
is believed here that General Kouro-
patkin cannot now avoid fight and a
crushing defeat.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-09-01
Crushed by Lumber In Car.

Marshalltown, Ia, Aug. 29.-While
stealing a ride in car of lumber on
the Chicago Great Western, man
supposed to be Charles Miller was
crushed to death and his companion,
John Lynch, had both feet broken.
The men entered the car at Waterloo
and crawled to the end of the lum-
Der. Miller had an Identification card
in his pocket bearing the name sup
posed to be his. issued by local union
No. 1874, International Association of
Machinists, Chicago. Lynch says he
is photographer from New York.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-09-01

Officers of Audubon Co.'s Old Set
tiers Association.
Mike Scharff, President.
Sparks Baker, Lincoln twp, Vice
President.
II. s. Wattles, Secretary.
John B. Randolph, Melville twp,
Treasurer.
DIRECTORS
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-09-01

Audubon Co. Veteran Association.
81. F. Andrews, Colonel.
FIELD AND STAFF
Charles Van Gorder, Lieut.. Col.
Samuel d. Harm,
q. W. stearns, Majors.
George Agnew,
Chester w. Marlin, AdJutant.
John B. Connrardy, Quarter.
master.
Ransom L. Harris, Surgeon.
Leroy j. Oldaker, Asst. Surgeon.
Ed. B. Cousins, Chaplain.
]. p. Lair, Sergeant Major.
Fred Cotton, Q. Nj. Sergeant.
w. r. Bruner, Color Sergeant.
William Bintner,
John F. Hill, Color Gnard
Clyde Baker, 49,
Ward Smith,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-09-01
AUDUBON NEWS

Jim Foster, of Manning, was down
last Tuesday visiting old time friends.
Fred Lund, one of the prosperous
farmers of Sharon township, was in
town Tuesday and made himself q
handsome present ola new carriage.
Uncle Jesse Keith and wife arrived
where thew had been for the past
three weeks visiting with his brother.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-09-01
Carey is pistol Champion.

Fort Riley, Kan, Aug. 29.-The ma.
tional competition is over. In the in.
dividual pistol competition the high
score, 236 out Of possible $50, was
made by Sergeant Michael Carey
troop L. Fifth cavalry. who thus won
in addition to the pistol championship
and a gold medal. s2s in money. The
second highest was won by Lieuten-
ant Sayer of the New York National
Guard. His score was 23O and he is
also in the gold medal class with a
cash prize of $25.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-09-01
Labor Leaders Sentenced TO jail.

Labor Leaders Sentenced to jail.
Albuquerque, N. M, Aug. 29.-Presi-
dent Marinan of the Albuquerque Cen.
trail Labor union has been given sem
tence of seventy days In Jail and four
other striking Santa Fe machinists
have been sentenced to sixty days
each for assault upon strike breaker.
in violation OF an Injunction issued
by the local court recently, restrain
ing the strikers from interfering with
the new men. The case will bs ap-
pealed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-03
ADMIRAL GOODRICH CONFIRMED.
Favorable Action by the Senate on
Many Nominations


The Senate yesterday afternoon in execu.
tive session confirmed the following nomi-
nations:
Joseph T. Bridges. register of the land
office at Roseburg. Ore; James H. Booth,
receiver of public moneys at Roseburg, Ore.
Postmasters:
Alaska-Gustav Sponberg, Valdez
Arizona-William M. Newell, Mesa.
Arkansas-Charles L. JONES' Junction;
Omar N Hawkins, Morrillton.
Standardization Holbrook. Blackhawk.
FIorida-William A. Murat. Apalachicola
George Glass. High Springs; George B. Pat
terson. Key, West.
Illinois-Daniel Macarthur Glencoe; Rob-
ert B. Thomas. Lacon.
Neutrality-suspicious. b. Kirkpatrick Hold
genville
MassachusettsaLyman d. Thurston, Lei
cester; John F. Mitchell, North Grafton.
Michigan-Zebedee G.. Culver, Reading;
Charles Quick, Lowell.
Ohio-Charles H. Clark Mount Sterling
North Carolina-John 8. Hasty, Monroe
Oklahoma--G. A. Hall. Okarche.
Texas-William Reese, Floresville
Observation-Disclosures Lane, Roslyn
Lauren s. Willis of Vermont, to be a sec
ond lieutenant in the Marine Corps; Capt.
Caspar F. Goodrich. to be a rear admiral in
the navy; Commander James R. Selfridge,
to be a captain In the navy; Lieutenant
Commander Charles Laird to be a COM
mander in the navy; Ensign Charles H.
Fisher, to be, a lieutenant Ounior grade) in
the navy; Lieutenant Commander William
6. Cutler, to be commander in the navy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-03

pennsylvania avenus was covered with
water to the depth of two feet In many
places Ford's Opera House, now the En-
pire, was completely surrounded. and the
avenue between 10th and 9th streets was
veritable lake. All stores along the south
SIDE OF the thorougffare were filed with
water, which soon found its way into the
north-side establishments.
the railroad depot at 9th and B streets
was surrounded by four feet of water.
with rapid current flowing along 9Th
undated
The Long bridge was in danger of de-
struction several times. The ice, foot
IN thickness, came down in vast sheets
ana piled up In heaps on the structure.
causing 1t to tremble. The roar that ac-
companied the piling of the ice was deaf
ening. By evening the plank footwalk of
the bridge had been loosened. and it was
only with the great amount of work that
the enure structure was kept from be-
ing swept away. The draw of the bridge
was badly damaged and traffic over the
structure was suspended early In the day.
Except Tor the absence of ice, the flood
OF the year 1877 was very similar to that
winch followed four years later. There
was put little difference in the height at
tanned In different parts of the low levels
II was regarded as the worst to occur ex-
cept tnat OF 1852. and established limits
In the low levels which were but little ex-
ceeoed Dy the high water in 1881.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-03
NOT AMBITIOUS FOR TERRITORY
japanese Baron Denies That Japan Vio-
lated International Law.

dispatch from New York last night
says: Baron Suyematsu, son-in-law of the
Marquis Ito and formerly minister of the
Interior in Japan. arrived here today from
Victoria. B. c.. on his way to London. He
left Yokohama February 10. Baron Suye-
Hatsu spoke unofficially about the war be-
tween Japan and Russia. which he said
was a question of national existence for
Japan.
he said his country was not ambitious
Tor territory, and the scene of operations
probably would be confined to Manchuria
and eastern Siberia. The object was to
maintain the integrity of China. Regard
ing reports of interference by France. he
SAID that so far the attitude of that gov
eminent had been scrupulously correct, but
II France saw fit to send warships to fight
japan. his country. having vanquished one
fleet. would not mind fighting another.
Baron Suyematsu denied that Japan had
violated international law In beginning the
war. the severing. of diplomatic relations
with Russia being sufficient notice of hos
Titles. The policy Of Japan in Korea and
Manchuria. he said, would be to secure the
same trade privileges for all nations. The
baron said he was going to England for his
health.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-03
OFFICIAL ORDERS ISSUED.
designations Accepted and Appoint
ments Approyed-Public Work.


me District commissioners nave ordered:
Ihat w. H. Warman be appointed chaln-
man in the sewer division for period of
two months at compepsation of 81 25
nor dow
That the resignation of John w. Hopkins,
bridge keeper at the Pennsylvania Avenue
bridge. southeast. be accepted. to take eff
foot Fahruarv 90 ,aaI ord mot amos MIL
-.oos .,..no5 ,-,'
e'e"o' Shiiieu iapofeH' oe appoih'eo oiiose
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-03
Grip Epidemic
Feared Now.
There Were One NiIlion
Cases i'm This Country at
One Time in the Epi-
demiC of 5000.

Following the pneumonia epidemic. Chicago physi-
clans reporting with the general prevalence OF
colds symptoms similar 20 those experienced In the
winter of ISS9-90 shortly before the grip epidemic
of that when there l,Oo0OO0 cases,
and tho death records reached such appalling
figures Grip Is a germ disease. 1t often leaves
the victim In permanently shattered health, which
why the getting-weil stage is the most critical.
People win not take time to for their health.
and that is whv this article has been written this
way to tell you that Father Johns Medicine cures
grip. Mr.. Philip Schaefer of 2731 Broadway,
New York. tells In the letter printed below
You probably wouldn't take time to read an Or
binary testimonial letter. Air. Schaefer says:
After an attack Of grip 1 threatened with
pneumonia. had cough that hung on. and didn't
seem to gain strength Father Johns Medicine
cured the cough and restored me TO health and
strength. I am taking 1t right along" Grip is
caught In much the SAME way Is cold and
Father Johns Medicine Will prevent 1t. as IT pre-
vents eolds--by building up the body and giving
vitality to the srstem. which enables you to fGht
on and overcome the attacks Of visiting disease
germs. Remember. Not patent medicine and
free from weakening stimulants. morphine oe cthes
dangerous drue1.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-03
1.147 Counts Against One Man.

A dispatch from Dallas, Texas. last night
says: The grand jury of Bell county is maxi
ing a vigorous crusade against violation
of the state local option law. which is in
operation in that county. More than 1880
bills Of indictments have been returned
against Illicit liquor sellers. OF that num-
Der Lat bills are against one man-Plimp-
ton Morgan.
The cases are clear against him. and in
penalties amounting to $65. making the to-
tai penalties approximate $4,000.
In addition to this. he has to receive the
minimum Imprisonment Of twenty days on
three years II he lives and the governor
does not pardon him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-03
HIGH WATER1N CAPITAL
Times When Pennsylvania
Avenue Was Overlooked.
LOW LEVELS FLOODED
REMINDERS OF THE JUNE RISE
OF 1889.
Water Monuments Which Mark the
Extent of Previous foundations
Present Ice Gorge.

Col Miller ard the officials of the war
Department stationed at the Office of the
Washington aqueduct are apparently not
uneasy regarding the present 1ce-gorsed
condition of the Potomac river, and eVl-
IDENTIFY do not anticipate a flood. 1t was
noted yesterday that the current over the
great dam at Great Falls increased about
seven-tenths of a foot in depth, but such
increases, and in fact, increases of greater
Importance, occur frequently.
The officials express the belief that, under
the present gradual increase in the tempera-
ture, the ice gorge which extends from the
Three Sisters" islands. near the AQueduct
bridge up the Potomac for an unknown
distance, will melt away and pass down
the stream without causing any damage to
property or land along its course NO
opinion is advanced, however, as to results
in the event a warm rain falls in the noun
famous districts bordering the Potomac
or its tributaries through Maryland and
Virginia or sudden rise in the tempera-
ture With such conditions 1t Is more than
likely that the gorge would be quickly re-
leased and the ice, in mass. would speed
down the river, carrying away bridges ana
other INSTRUCTIONS in its path or, by form
ing a gorge might cause flood OF great
proportions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-03

AS the ticks rained faster the hideous furore
increased until it was apparent TO All pres,
ent that the crime of chicken thieving had
been entirely expiated. The visitation OF
parental wrath and the administration of
police justice was complete. The boys ooth
swore they would never steal any more
chickens.
Though the famous whipping post has
been for many years only recollection IN
Alexandria this method of punishment for
minors in certain cases has been OCCASION
ally practiced in the police court here in
recent years.
General Matters.
The remains of Mrs Jane Eliza Foard.
whose death occurred Tuesday in Balti-
more. were brought here this morning and
inferred at 1870 in Union cemetery. The
services at the gave were conducted by
Rev. J. p. Stump of the M. E. Church
South funeral services having also been
held at the home of the deceased in Balti-
more.
The fire department was called out this
morning about O'Clock for a blaze in an
unoccupfed frame building setting apart
on the square bounded by Duke, Wolfe.
Payne and West streets. The flames had
gotten considerable Roadway and the house
was burned to the ground
Miss May M. Murray of Washington and
Mr.. C. Edward Crump of this city were
married Tuesday night at the residence of
the bride in the presence of only members
of the two families and immediate friends.
Later Mr.. and Mrs Crump left for a trip
to Montreal and Quebec
The following officers have been elected
by the Womans Auxiliary of r. E. Lee
Camp Confederate Veterans: Mrs. George
B. Carlin. president; Mrs. Harriet V.
Creighton first vice president Mrs.
Thomas Collinsworth. second vice presi-
dent: Mrs. Walter w. McCaffrey, recording
secretary; Miss Hattie v. Creighton. CORE
spending secretary. and Mrs. James E.
Alexander. treasurer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-03
LEGISLATION APPROVED.
Petworth Citizens Indorse Two Meas.
ures Before Congress.


at the regular faonthly meeting of the
Petworth Citizefissn 4 association, held Mon
day evening n'iPetworth Hall, President
T. " Powderly presiding, action was taken
approving twod bliss pending in Congress.
The first bill provides for an extension of
the tracks of the Al acostia and Potomac
River Railroad, Company from it's 18th
street terminusi eastward along Lydecker
avenue to New Hampshire avenue, 20
Brightwood avenue. to the west gate of the
Soldiers Home grounds. The bill further
provides that tibet extension be completed
within six months D
ton ane pr"yi e for sttuting suit n against
the Washington IGasiight Company to de-
termine the legality of the 100000 sur
plus stock issue. fhe association asks that
the bill be so amended that it will include
the various street railway companies in the
District.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-03
The President Endorsed.

President Roosevelt was Endorsed and del
egates to the Chicago convention instructed
for him were named at the sixth Virginia
republican congressional convention at
Lynchburg yesterday. Postmaster s. Har-
riS Hoge of Roanoke was nominated Tot
Congress and accepted the nomination.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-03
Death of Eccentric Wealthy Woman.

A dispatch from Spearfish. 8. D.. last
night says: Miss Henrietta Carlisle Kent.
a wealthy and eccentric English woman, is
dead at her ranch in Crook county, Wyo.,
not far from Speafish, aged axty-nine
years. Once lecturer. and with ample
means and prominent connections in Eng
land, she preferred to live on an isolated
western ranch Death was due to blood
poisoning, caused by being bitten by pet
dog. Most of her wealth is bequeathed to
a niece living In England.