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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-04-14
GRAIN men FEAR
FOR IOWA S CORN
May Send Professor Holden
On Long Lecturing
Tour.
NAY USE SPECIAL TRAINS
Will Address Farmers From Car
Steps at Towns Outlook for 1904
Crop Not Promising j. r. Sage
Is Optimistic-CIub Banquets.

Des Moines, April 11.--At banquet
given by the Des Moines Cereal club
at the Slavery Saturday night, plans
were outlined by a number of the lead
ing grain men for campaign to i'm.
press on the Iowa farmers the neces-
sity OF testing their seed corn to pre-
vent another failure in the crop this
year. Prof. p. G.. Holden of Ames was
present and heartily agreed with the
grain men. An effort will be made to
have the railroads furnish special
trains to convey Prof. Holden and a
party of grain men through the state
to address the farmers. IL.
Two railroads have already partially
agreed to furnish tn. special trains
over their lines for the party. The
plan is to have the farmers assemble
at the principal stations and have
Prof. Holden address them from the
car steps. In this way, Prof. Holden
will be able to cover practically the
entire state, stops of fifteen minutes
Or half an hour being made at the
principal stations. The railroad offic-
ials who have been consulted are high
ly in favor OF the plan as they recog-
nize that another crop failure will be
a serious blow to their freight reve-
nues in Iowa.
The details of the campaign have
not been perfected and will not be I'M
I'll final answers have been received
from the various railroads.
Prof. Holden spoke briefly after the
banquet, telling the result or his in
vestigations with samples of last
years corn from various sections of
the state. He claims that the quality
is very poor and it Is extremely doubt
full II even a fair percentage of the
seed saved will terminate under the
most favorable conditions. He said he
was not an alarmlst but he feared the
results if Iowa farmers did not awaken
to the danger confronting them and
make an effort to offset it.
j. r. Sage, director of the Iowa
weather and crop service bureau, also
spoke extemporaneously. Mr.. Sage
was very optimistic. He thinks that
according to the law of general aver
age, Iowa is entitled to good crop
this year. The past two seasons have
been unusually wet, and in conse-
quence he believes there will be sufIi-
cient dry weather this season to in
sure good crop. Owing to the uncer-
tainty of the weather, he would not
venture his reputation as a prognosti-
Gator on it, saying it was impossible
to accurately forecast so far in ad-
vance
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-04-14
TAX FERRET LAW HOLDS.
Jackson Bill to Repeal 1t Fails To
Pass.

Des Moines, April S.-The senate
defeated one of the bills which has
probably attracted as wide attention
as any other before it, yesterday. the
bill was that of Woodbury. to repeal
The present tax ferret law, which has
been found to be very unsatisfactory
The sentiment in the senate seemed
to favor the repeal of the law, but
other and outside reasons probably en-
tered into the decision Of many OF Inc
senator's in casting their vote.
The bill was ably handled on the
floor by Senator Jackson of Woodbury.,
who made spirited argument in ia
yor of the repeal. He was replied to
by Senator Gillilland of Mills. Sena-
tor Molsberry moved the previous
question, after which the closing argu-
ment was made by Senator Jackson.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-04-14
DID NOT GET RANSOM
sensational Shooting Occurs at Graet-
finger.

ransom of $1,000 which it is charged
he demanded in an anonymous letter
to Jacob A. Spies, a wealthy lumber
dealer, III. N. Deeter, farmer
residing near mere, received shot
from a deputy sheriff's pistol which
will undoubtedly result in his death.
The letter was received some time
ago. Upon the dGte mentioned a
"phony" package was concealed in the
place indicated and deputy sheriff
despatched to watch developments.
Deeter appeared at an early hour
and thrust his hand in the stacker for
the package. When he did not halt
the officer fired. No arrests have
been made.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-04-14
TELLS OF THE MURDER.
Mrs. Rocker Clears Mystery Surround.
inu Death of Former Husband.


Sioux City, April 9.-Mrs Chanes
Rocker of Elkton, S. d., whose nus
band is now in Jail at Rock Rapid
awaiting trial for the murder of Aug
ust Schroeder, on June 80, 1900, hal
told the story OF how her husband muir
dered Schroeder, her former husband
Rocker was hired man on the SCn
roeder farm and Mrs. Schroeder mar
ried him, she says, for leve.
According to her story, Rocker gave
the man whose life he had taken, chic
reform and then strangled him t.
death. Mrs. Rocker claims she wa
innocent Of the crime, and that sh,
believed that Schroeder committee
suicide until her second husband tols
her the story.
This in brief is the sensational story
which Mrs. Rocker is expected to tel
at the trial at Rock Rapids next week
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-04-14

A Baltimore man and woman have
Deen remarked after being divorces
for ten days. The lawyers in that
case appear to be about the only ones
who got anything out Of it.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-04-14

Here is a maxim attributed to one
Of our biggest millionaires which may
furnish amusement for logicians: 81
believe it is religious duty to ge'
all you can, and to give away all yot
can" AZ
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-04-14

Now that chemist at Bordeaux
France. has discovered by investiga
lions in his own region that kissing is
dangerous practice, is it a wonder
the people there wouldn't try the cele
grated bordeaux mixture which is SC
alghly recommended by pomologists.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-04-14

The emperor of Austria has been
chided by his physicians for working
too hard. Pity the case of a poor, old
tired emperor who can't put substi
tute on the throne for even day OF
two for fear the sub won't give it
back:
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-04-14

When we learn that the adult hui
man body only leaves about two
pounds of ashes after incineration il
not only gives us an illuminative idea
Of the scantiness of our real substance,
but makes us wonder at the common
prevalence of chestiness.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-04-14

Just because a man happened to
beat the roulette wheel in New York
he was threatened with murder and
narrowly escaped it. You can't wir
even if you do. AS we have said be
fore, it's poor roulette that won't
work both ways. ..#
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-04-14

The doctors announce that bed
rooms are thronged to the doors with
-murderous microbes and baleful ba
cilli. It's now reached the point
where no one can safely eat, drink
sleep or have any money.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-04-14

When you read aloud to your wife
he news that Turkey is buying 1000,
900 Mausers, it is a reflection on the
intelligence of your audience for yor
to add: Guns, you know, not cats
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-04-14

A doctor tells us now that the sen
sation of hunger can be modified by g
mental effort, but we persist in think
ing that the best way to modify it is
by absorbing a good dinner.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-04-14

After a glance at the maharajah OF
Jeypore, with his $3,5OO,OOO worth OF
diamonds, the crowd at the st. Louis
worlds fair will flock back to the
pike" to gaze at the more ilIstri
ous Bob FitzsimmOns.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-04-14

The United States cruiser Buffalo
las arrived at Ceylon's isle, where
every prospect pleases and only mar
IS vile. The American jackies should
be careful to associate only with the
prospects.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-04-14

a German professor now in Chicago
advises the people of that city tC
leave beer alone and read Goethe
Well, it would be a good deal of o
change for Chicago.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-04-14

No woman can wear another WON.
ans rubbers without pretending that
she has to slide along on her feet to
keep them from falling off.-New
York Press.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-04-14

PrincetOn's new freshman dOrmi
tories, for which ground has been bro
ken, will cost about $4,000 and &C.
commodate fifty students. Isn't 1000
student pretty high?
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-04-14

The son of Professor Wiener o.
Harvard, will at ten years Of age be
:eady for college, SO far as studies go
But what use would he be in the foot
ball eleven New York World.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-04-14

Bob FitzsimmOns is to run cafe
On the Pike at the St. Louis fair, and
there is no doubt that Boba stomach
punches are the real thing
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-04-14

A jealous Chicago man is going tc
Europe this summer just for the sake
of getting as far as possible from the
st. Louis exposition.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-04-14

A Toledo cigar dealer is charged
with fraudulent use of the mails. Per
haps he solicited women's trade al
Christmas time. If so, he deserves
the limit fixed by law,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-04-14

President Eliot modestly says the
secret of his success is hard work
However, we shall keep on thinking
that the personal factor counted for
something.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-04-14

The man who intends to roll to the
north pole may be fairly classed as
the highest roller in the business--ii
he gets there.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-04-14

A new edition of Dickens works
has been issued. The price is $3.50,
900 set. Send in your subscriptions
quick, before they are all gone.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-04-14

Mr. Clechowicz has left Vladivostok
for Alden Station, Pa. He sounds as
if he'd feel more at home in the for
mer place.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-04-14

A trolley car broke up a minstrel
day and disabled several of the min
Strels. Even trolley car has it's GOOD
points.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-04-14

The law may not serve to make
man good, but it can make him fur.
nish good example.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-04-14

Always put off until tomorrow all
the mean things that you are tempted
to do to-day.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-04-14

New York club women are said t
be planning to have a clubhouse
where they may drink and smoke
What's the Eatter with the saloonsi
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-04-14

Half the asparagus crop of Califor'
mia has been ruined. Perhaps beef
will go up some more from sympathy
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-04-14
Hasty srot Proves Fatal.

Marshalltown, April 11.-Henry
Deeter who, under peculiar circum
stances was shot by Conrad Wigmar
at Graettinger, is dead Wigman hat
been arrested, charged with the muir
der. Tine shooting occurred while Wig
man, who is tenant of Henry Spies
a wealthy farmer and lumber dealer
was watching decoy package placed
in a spot designated in letter to
Spies. demanding $1,000.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-04-14

Be careful about asking your lady
friends whether they remember the
earthquake of August, 1884.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-04-14
Woman Strangely Absent.

Burlington, April S.-Mrs. Frank
Pickel, wife Of wood chopper, has
mysteriously disappeared. Her hus.
band has told conflicting stories. No
arrests hays been made
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-04-14

The section men of the c., M. C St.
p. railway at Muscatine are on a
strike. The Indications are that the
trouble is spreading
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-04-14


Brown-'Don't get gay, or I'll be
forced to pound little sense into
your head" Green-"Hun, 1t would
take a dozen men like you to pound
any sense into my head"
"And do you think" he asked, that
men progress after death?" well"
she replied, 'if they don't it would al
most seem useless for some of them
to die"
Major (indignantly)-"Wh do you
mean, sentinel, by sleeping at your
post? If the enemy should appear you
would be lost" Sentinel-"Don't
worry, major. l hayn't an enemy in
the whole CITY,"
my singing was just dreadful to-
night" said the soubrette; "did you
notice how my voice broke on the top
note?" Don't worry about it, dear"
replied the prima donna; "your tights
were very becoming"
One way to dodge the divorce court
is to stay single.
How doctors are abused behind
courtship.
Fresh people ought to be sat upon,
but it's different with fresh paint.
That which is useless cannot be
harmless.
Dogs and porous plasters are Ire.
qaently attached to mankind.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-06
THE TOTAL RECISTRA-
 TON ABOUT l.2OO

The democrats look very little in- terest in yesterdays meeting of the registrars, but things were quite lively on the other side of the house, especial ly in the first, second and third wards, where what is known as the regulars in the republican camp are engaged in desperate effort to save themselves from Harry Durant and also to down the Kelsey -Peasley element. Each side claims to be ahead in yesterdays tussle, but the knowing ones say that the regulars held their own in the second and admit that they lost a lit tie following in the first and third, but not enough to put the Kelsey Peasley forces in the ascendency. Durant is said to be laying low until the next session of the registrars, when he is expected to come forward with a following that will make the whole of them wonder where they are at. The total registration was about 1,2O0.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-06
JOINED HANDS AND DIED.

Michael Riley and Eight Little Girls
 Drowned at AstOn, Ili.
 ALTON, H., Aug. 6.--While bathing in the Mississippi river last night Mi chael Riley, his daughter and seven of the latter's little girl friends were drowned One child who was in the party was rescued.
 Riley lived near the river in the southern part of the city and was ac- customed to bathe on the beach in front of his home after his return from work.
 His little daughter begged to go with him, and Riley took her and eight of her girl friends to the beach with him.
 When they entered the water Riley bade the children join hands, and they all waded into the river and walked along a sand bar which stretches out into the stream at that point.
 They had gone some distance from shore when suddenly the whole party disappeared beneath the water, having In the darkness stepped from the sand bar into the deep channel.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-06
SAVED FROM PRISON BY HEAT
Jurymen Reimburse Girl Who Lost
 S1O Rather Than Svve7TrF.

Jurymen Reimburse Girl Who Lost
 S1O Rather Than svve7TSF.
 The stuffy little office of Justice of the Peace W. E. Hall at Cairo, N. T., was damned and overfowing the other day as the case of Walters versus Freleigh was on trial, says the New York World. It was sweltering, and the jury, com posed of hill men, fairly sizzled in hearing the case Miss Pearl Walters had lost ten dollar bill on the street and she accused Albert Freleigh, if teen years old, of having the money.
 Master Albert admitted having once had the lost bill, but said that it had disappeared. When he had picked up the money in the street he placed 1t, he said, i'll his trousers pocket, with 75 cents of his own money. A few min utes later he met chum and went with him woodchuck hunting. Return ing to town. Albert met Miss Walters, who told him of her loss.
 "Well, found the money, and here 1t is,'' said Albert, running his hand into his pocket. The $10, also the 75 cents in silver, had slipped through a hole i'll the pocket. Albert's expiana- ton did not satisfy Miss Walters, who had him arrested. The boy told his story in a straightforward wsy and the jury was much puzzled as to what should be done. Finally, while they were deliherating in the humid, heated atmoaphers, up rose q six foot juryman from Round Top mountain.
 "Here, gal" said be, handing the astonished plaintiff s1O that he had surreputiOusly collected from his fel- low 1urymen, "take this money. We can't lose time right here in haytn', and huckleberry piclxers maxim $8 day, so we'll settle this in jiffy. I move. your honor. that we dismiss this case.'
 The court immediately. set Albert free.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-06
WATSON
 IN COURT Hartford Negro Said Guilty To-Day.
Case Continued Until Tues Day Officials Expect He Will Make Confession Crowd Showed Its Dis-
 pleasure.

Hartford, Aug. 6.--Joseph Watson, the colored youth who shot and killed Henry Osborne, former commissioner of police yesterday, was arraigned in the police court to-day before Judge Clark on the charge of murder. He pleaded guilty and his case was con- tinued to next Tuesday, the prisoner being Temanded to jail without bonds.
 Watson manifested entire lack of concern over the proceedings. He was taken manacled to the court room and although he was the subject of some audible c urses from the big crowd which gathered about the court build ing, he gave no sign that he heard them. When seated i'll the prisoners box waiting for the opening of the pro- ceedings, he recognized some colored acquaintances in the gallery, and smiled and nodded easily in their di- rection.
 When the clerk read the warrant, Watson showed some impatience and he shouted Guilty" before the reading was finished. Judge Clark then con- .tinued the case until Tuesday at the request of the prosecuting attorney and the prisoner was taken back to jail in the patrol wagon guarded by an escort of police. No demonstration against the prisoner was made by the crowd which watched his departure from the court room, and She return to the jan was made without incident.
 It was thought probable during the morning that formal signed con- fession might be obtained from Wat son, who has already in various in terviews since his arrest admitted that he committed the deed with which he is charged, and has given a detailed account of the shooting.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-06
DEPOSITORS IN LINE
 RUN ON BANK CONTINUES
Bank Officials Have Made Two Large Loans and are Ready for Every Emergency-No Non-Union Men As- saulted at St. Louis Two Deputies Arrested While Trying to Quell Riot at Stock Yards.

Chicago, Aug. 6.-When the doors of the Drovers Trust x Savings bank at the stock yards opened to-day about l5O persons were in line to withdraw deposits, continuing the run begun on the bank yesterday. Vice President Iildon said he expected there would Do withdrawals by the smaller de- positors for some time We are pre-. pared for every emergency" he said. This demand so little bothers us, that merely to show our financial strength, I will say that We expect to make two large loans to-day. We would not do that if we feared run''
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-06
SAVED TRAIN
But Farmer Boy Lost His Own Life in So
 Doing.

Chicago, Aug. 6.-James Jenson, q farmer boy aged IS years, was killed through his efforts to save Chicago, Milwaukee x St Paul passenger train from destruction near Corliss, Ills, While the youth and his brother were crossing the track with steam thresher. the machine became stalled, WheE the Milwaulxe- Chicago pass enger train came on, James ran up the track waving his straw hat and so de termined was he that he stood on the track in the glare Of the headlight, un- til he was borne down by the locomo- tive and crushed to death. The ,ens gineer saw him in time to slacken speed, and though the locomotive crashed into the thresher, the train es> capped q wreck.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-06
WATER RENT RAISED.
Results in Suit Which Threatens
 Westports Water Supply.

Westport, Aug. GA notice has been served on the town of the effect that if the bill presented to the town by the Westport Water company is not paid by August 10, all water for public use will be shut off. This mo- tlce is expected to bring to head the controversy of long standing between the water company md the town, For some years up till three years ago the town paid $75 q year as the rental for about fifty hydrnnts. Then the company raised the rental and the town refused to pay the Increase be- cause of a vote to that effect in tho town meeting The compGny's super 1ntendent Frederick B. Hubbell, 1t Is claimed was notified that if the old rate was not kept in force the water in the hydrants could be Hhut off. Nothing more was done and last year tho company had presented q bill at the new rate the townsmen voted not to pay 1t on the ground that the notice sent to MT Hubbell ended any agree ment in force. For nearly year the mattbr has been in abeyance.
 This week the water company asked the town to pay last years bill on pGlldACy OL UEAuB uGksLlNSu OA A WulCA supply in case of fire. During the three years in which there has be ,n controversy no fire of consequence has occurred in the water district
 The hand tubs are being put into shape for use should occasion arise and the citizens will depend on their own efforts to draught water in case of need. It is stated that recently the control of the water company passed from Francis w. Marsh and MT Lennon of Bridgeport to Charles l.. Jackson and Newton Jackson of PhiladelDhia.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-06
GAS FOR EVERYBODY.
New Pipes Being Laid in Piany of
 the City Streets.

The United Gas Improvement Go has commenced cavting pipe into the Brooklyn district and In short time. nearly everybody who wants to use gas will be in position to get 1t. The public will be inconvenienced some what for a time on account of the opening of the streets. but they will be amply repaid for this when gas at reduced rates is put within their reach. The company will fix the streets, too. and leave them in as good condition as they found them. The United Gas Improvement Go is one of the best cors porations in Waterbury for that bus mess. They make it a point to protecf open trenches in the street and back fill them to the satisfaction Of every. hOdY
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-06
Closing prices:
Now York Markets.

wHEAT-Firm and 2mc. higher; con. tract grade, August, 981z49415c.
 CoRN-Weak and 1ao. lower; August.
 6xTs- Firm; fair demand; No. ? white. IF BWTTERrF'aair Tr r5T Sf-R'air demand; extra west- ern creamary, iso.; extra nearby prints,
 EGGs-Tirrn, with good inquiry; near by frsts 171AG1Sc. at mark; western firstss
 CHEEsE-Firm; fair demand; New York full oreama choice to fancy, 8081hc, ; New York full creams fair to good. TO
 EREsH FRUITS Apples. Red Astrs- kahn, hand picked per barrel. Sl.S092. &; |; Nyack Rippin, a.0o42;D; Orange. Plppin Sour Bough. si; ss9S, sS Sweet EoNngh. Sl < < X; ,iS pears, psa clapps haySriks. psr SarrsI, ss S5O; Bell. SOP 3bO; cooking s0rtg, 7Sc. sRsi .O6; La Conta. $194; Kiafer, D. Soqp5. E; pIuns up river. per pound basket laGlsc; !; SWSss STaEss M per chsriss Srisr per DoOsd nst iVh SYfSSd ger ssod SdHda dssnd ana fowls 1a5A61kc.i old r6Sstsrs. e@1oc. i; spring chacksns' 5s@lssP; ducks. ole. lHs9
 f DfhSasabkEBHS HSf F6t4 9iss e-stea6y; fair de- nfnd: fowla chosSs, fresh kiilsa. lAo:; do. aearSy 6rciisrs, ch6ise, iS@soc, dO' sais te f,o9d. lSg1Tc.; western de, choice, ls0 lsf s1fkfeSSsEfbr fr f gqSS 2sSISS weak esss iitfls saltFa beet istill SSiIs as blIh as i1c ]: cAlves steady ct eQls5hSS per pound Tor Sity dressed ysals and s0ltc. c SoT Ing country pound: lambs sold at s1h@1sc.i country dressed hogs steady at 71z@8fko. per pound for medium to light weights.