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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-05-26
WOMAN SOUGHT UNIFORM.
Gave Recruiting Officer at oskaIoosa
Bad Scare.

Okaloosa, May pa good looking
young man who gave the name of
Jack Merritt and stated he was from
Eddyville, entered the local recruit
ing Office and declared his intention
of salIsting In the army. He wanted
to be assigned to the Eighth United
States infantry, now on duty in Alas
ka, as he had friends in that regt
ment. Recruiting Sargent James
Lewis did not see anything wrong
with this request, and after. asking Q
few preliminary questions decided
that the applicant would be able tc
stop bullets providing he could pass
the physical examination, SO he ush
cred the candidate for future giory
into the examination room and said
Take off your clothes" The appli
cant hesitated and did not seem tt
care to do SO; but Sergeant Lewis
was Arm. He must remove his cloth
ing or he could not be a soldier. AT
ter a great deal of close questioning
the applicant finally broke down ant
began to cry and admitted that she
was a woman and had come hert
with the intention of enlisting in or
der to join her lover, who Is in the
Eighth infantry at Fl. st. Michael
Alaska
The sergeant was astounded at the
disclosure and at loss what course
to pursue under these circumstances
as she seemed determined to enlist,
but he hurriedly left the room and
after looking carefully over his Arm,
Regulations" informed the now blush
ing applicant that she was rejected
as women" were not mentioned IN
the army regulations.
She left, declaring the sergeant te
be the meanest man she ever saw anG
saying she would find some recruit
ing officer where she could enlist II
she had to go all over the United
States.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-05-26
SETTLEMENT LABOR TROUBLE
Des Moines Carpenters and Contrac-
tors Reach Agreement.

Des Mones, May 2O.-The building
trades strike is over. A settlement
was reached yesterday. The author
lied statement was made by Inter-
national Deputy ID. r. White of In
dianapolis for the carpenters organ
iZatioh and Fred Weitz for the con-
tractors.
Practically 700 carpenters, who
have been idle for more than month,
will return to work today or as soon
as arrangements can be made to re-
sumo building.
All Of the lumber yards of the City
will be open today also, as soon as
the Lumbermen's association can
meet
Within a week, active operations
will begin to carry through between
100000 and $4,000 in building which
is either under contract or which was
on the verge of being contracted wher
the strike started.
\ Messrs. White and WeitZ declined
10 make statement last night of the
terms OF the settlement, in detail. Bu
thew did declare that the carpenters
retrrn to work at the same wages anC
for TIE s"me hours as before the lock
out. There is no change in hours OF
wages" was the declaration in which
the! agreed t
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-05-26
GERBER UNDER ARREST.
County Official at Webster City Faces
Serious Charge.

Webster City, May 23-County SUI
perintendent Gerber was arrested
yesterday and formal information
charging him with assault with in
tent to commit great bodily injury on
the person of City Superintendent
Ford was filed by Senator James OF
Kentucky, a brother-in-law of the in.
jured man.
Gerber's bond was fixed at $500,
which was furnished and the prelim-
mary hearing upon this charge was
fixed for June l.
The unfortunate assault, which &C.
Cured in Ford's Office, happened last
Monday evening, since which time
Professor Ford's life has been hanging
in the balance as the result of fear,
full bruise at the base of the skull.
His condition is more favorable today
than at any time since the day he
was brought home unconscious.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-05-26
WHAT THE KING EATS.
What's Fit Tor Him.

A Mass lady who has been through
the mill with the trials of the usual
housekeeper and mother relates an
interesting incident that occurred not
long ago. She says:
II can with all truthfulness say that
GrapeNuts is the most beneficial of
all cereal foods in my family, young
as we'll as old. 1t is food and medI-
cine both to us. A few mornings age
at breakfast my little boy said:
Mamma, does the King eat Grape.
Nuts every morning"
II smiled and told him I did not
know, but thatNI thought Grape-Nuts
certainly made delicious dish. At for
a King" Qt's a fact that the King OF
England and the German Emperor
both eat GrapeNuts.)
Il find that by the constant use Of
Grape Nuts not only as morning ce-
real but also in buildings. salads. etc.,
made after the delicious recipes found
in the little book in each package II
is proving to be great nerve FOOD
for me besides having completely
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There is no doubt Grape Nuts Is the
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Look in each pkg. for the famous
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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-05-26
MORE REPORTS OF
JAPANESE DEFEAT
Air Is Full of Unconfirmed
Rumors of Dis
aster.
RETREAT is NOW A CERTAINTY
Positively Known General kuroki Is
Falling Back = Whether or Not
There Has Been Heavy Fighting Is
Matter of Doubt.

st. Petersburg, May 21.-A report
has been received here saying that
General Kuroki has been repulsed
with great loss The report cannot be
confirmed.
st. Petersburg, May 21.-The follow
ing dispatch from General Kuropatkin
to the emperor, dated at Lao Yang,
MAJ 10, has been received here:
"A detachment of Cossacks engaged
a detachment of the Japanese advance
guard on May IS north of Feng Wang
Cheng in a mountainous district The
fight began in the morning and last.
ed until 2:30 o'clock in the afternoon.
THE Japanese were successfully
dislodged from four positions, extend.
ing over fifteen miles.
THE pursuit of the Japanese was
stopped at Datiantsy, thirteen miles
north of Feng Wang Cheng.
Our casualties were six Cossacks
wounded, two horses killed and eight
horses wounded
There is no trace of the enemy In
the valley Of Tsanhoka, SO far as the
road leading to the Tchangouline pass,
eighteen miles north Of Feng Wang
Cheng"
Toxic, May 21.-The following
official statement has Just been issued
here:
"A section of infantry of the Lao
Tung forces went in the direction of
Shan. Chusan to reconnoiter and met
two sections OF Russian infantry. The
Russians were repulsed In thirty
minutes. Our casualties were one Of
ficer and four men killed and one Of
ficer and eight men wounded. The
Russian casualties were one officer
and forty to fifty men killed.
The landing of Japanese troops at
Taku-Shan began yesterday"
London, May 21.-The Japanese le
cation has received the following Of
hcial dispatch:
"Tokio. May 20.-A portion Of one
army commenced landing at Taku-
Shan (west of the mouth of the Yalu
dver) yesterday"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-05-26
RUSSIANS AGAIN
IN N|UCHHANG
They March Into the City
They Once Aban-
doned.
NO NEW FIGHTS REPORTED
Jap and Russian War Dogs Are
Merely Watching and Getting Men
in Position for Another Great
Battle.

Niuchwang, May 23.-The Russians
are reoccupying this place with fair
force Of artillery and mounted in1an-
try. The disaster to the Japanese fleet
is officially unknown here. The only
information on the subject came from
the Reuters Telegram company,
whose dispatch was read to the troops
on parade yesterday afternoon. The
news was received with great cheer
ing
The Russians are constructing
slight entertainments south of the
town. Steamers from Che Foo report
that they passed quantities of wreck
age, and it Is supposed here that the
Russians have been blowing up the
distractions at the entrance to Port
Arthur
F'usan, Korea, May 23-From Chi
nese sources it is rumored that 1000
Russians have reoccupied Hsiu Yen.
Cossacks have been seen near Kao-
Imam and thirteen miles west, but
none have been observed on the main
road to Lao chang.
The Russians are scouting on all
/
less they are in far superior numbers.
The recent landing of the Japanese
force at Takushan guarantees the Jap
anese lines of communication.
Toxic, May 23.-During the recon
Nuisance Of Port Arthur made by
Admiral Togo on Friday of last week
a shell hit the torpedo boat destroyer
Akatsuki, killing one officer and
twentyfour men.
Vladivostok, May 23.-The Japanese
cruisers reported as being between
Gen-San and Vladivostok so far have
not been sighted.
The opening of Vladivostok to trade
has as yet had no effect in reviving
business, which is at complete
standstill.
The town is in an excellent condition
and the general health of the people
is good.
London, May 23.-The Daily Tele-
graph this morning prints the follow
ing dispatch, dated May 10, from its
correspondent at the Japanese head
! quarters, which the dispatch does not
locate: There has been no change
in the position here for the past few
days.
"Our advance division is in touch
with the enemy near Mao Tien Pass,
where the Lao Yang road traverses
| the defile.
| THE Russian line extends from Hal
Cheng to the west Of Mao Tien Pass.
Vlalivostok, May 23.-Vice Admiral
Skrydloff arrived here yesterday after
noon. He was met at the Okeanski
station, outside of Vladivostok, by
! Major General Voronetz and deputa
| tions of the military, naval and munic'
ipal authorities, as well as by an en-
| thusiastic crowd, and was presented
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-05-26


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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-05-26
BREAKS WITH VATICAN.
Recall Of the French Ambassador is
Announced.

Paris, May 22.-The formal an
iouncement of the recall Of M. Mis-
,rd the French ambassador to the
loly see, was made last evening and
he following official statement was
communicated to the press:
Ambassador Nisard is recalled
ind the secretary of the embassy will
AXE charge of affairs during his alb
fence. The ambassador will leave
Rome this evening""
The governments programme, it is
laid, is as follows: M. Nisard's leave
will be indefinite, but no further steps
ire contemplated at present, until
parliament directs that further action
De taken.
Efforts are being made to induce
the premier to follow up the ambas-
sadOr's recall by denunciation of the
concordat but NJ. Combes does not
wish to go to that extreme. M. Jaures,
the socialist leader. who originated
the present agitation, also opposes a
denunciaL.on of the concordat at pres
emit on the theory that it is preferable
tor the government to retain admin
istral4ve control Of the clergy instead
of giving them complete independ-
ence.
The result of the rupture with the
vatican promises to materially
strengthen NJ Combes' administration
as bringing him the support of many
elements heretofore opposing him.
Rome. May 23.-The pope is great
ly worried over the conflict between
ne vatican and France. His holiness
suspended all public and private audi
ences and conferred at length with
the papal secretary of state, Cardinal
Merry Del Val, who repeated to him
what he said to M. Nisard. He stated
chat france had misunderstood Lis in
tention and that he had omitted the
phrase regarding the recall of the
nuncio from the note to France out of
regard to that republic, while he in
serted it in the notes to the other
governments. The missing phrase
emphasized the firm determination OF
the papacy to prevent Catholic sove-
reigns from coming to Rome as guests
or ,Ae king of Italy.
Paris, May 23.-The recall of M.
Nisard, French ambassador to the vat
lean, continues to be the absorbing
topic. The ambassador is expected to
arrive here tomorrow morning when
he will confer with Foreign Minister
Delcasse and go over the details of
the rupture between France and the
vatican preliminary to the meeting OF
the council of ministers on Tuesday
when a further line of action will be
determined upon.
The tone Of the socialist papers in,
dictate that that powerful element has
urged the government to take more
extreme measures. Deputy Geralt
Richards says in the Petite Republi
que that the matter must proceed I'M
til the concordat has been ended.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-05-26
TOGO CLEARS SEA OF MINES.
Enters kin-Chou Bay and Bombards
Enemy's BUILDINGS.

Toxic, May 21.-The report of Rear
Admiral Togo, who should not be con-
founded with the vice admiral of that
name, who commands the Japanese
fleet sent to attack Kin-Chou, on the
west coast Of Liao-Tung peninsula,
south of New Chwang, says he reach
ed Port Arthur soon after the battle
ship Hatsuse was blown up, and as
sisted in saving her crew. and driving
back the Russian torpedo boat lot:lla,
which came out that evening. Rear
Admiral Togo reached Chilli gulf the
morning of the 10th, reconnoitered
the coast near Kin Chou and drove
the enemy off range of hills near
Shan.
On the 18th, after clearing the sea
of mines, Rear Admiral Togo entered
Kin-Chou Day, from which his gun
boats bombarded the railroad bridge,
a military train and the enemys
buildings, effecting some damage.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-05-26
AMERICAN HELD FOR RANSOM.
Man Named Perdicaris Carried Off at
Taneiers.

Tangiers, Morocco, May 20.-An
American citizen named PerdicarIs
and his step-son. British subject,
were carried off by the well known
bandit, Ralsuli, and his followers, apd
will doubtless be held for ransom.
The captives were staying at Perdi-
caris' summer residence, only three
miles from Tangiers, when the ban
dts attacked and captured them.
Perdicaris is of Greek origin, but
is a naturalized citizen of the United
States. He is very wealthy, and has
lived in Tangiers for years. He mar
ried an English woman, whose son
is his companion in captivity.
Foreigners are much excited by
this bold raid, so near Tangiers, and
attribute it to the supineness of the
government in failing to punish the
bandits, who last year captured Wal
ter B. Harris, the correspondent in
Morocco for the London Times, and
their failure to deal with general law
IpssneSS
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-05-26
WREckERs DITCH TRAIN.
They Remove Bolts From a Joint in
the Track.

Spencer. May pa fast stock
train on the Milwaukee railroad was
wrecked seven miles west of here Sat
urday night about midnight. The en-
CINE, four cars loaded with cattle, and
six cars loaded with hogs were demol-
ished. About forty head of cattle were
killed and the same number of hogs.
Engineer John Humphrey was in
jured about the head and had to be
dug from the wreckage. The accident
was caused by the removal of bolts
from joint in the track by unknown
parties. An attempt was made to
wreck the same train a week ago at
Everly. At that time the switch lock
was broken and the switch misplaced.
The train was moving slowly and only
three cars were derailed.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-05-26
JAPANESE LOST
1000 IN BATTLE
Reports of Their Heavy Cas-
ualties Are Con-
firmed.
RUMGR OF ANOTHER BATTLE
Gar is Warmly Received at End of
1000. Mile Jeurney-Story Of Loss
of Japanese War Vessel 10 Con-
firmed-Russians Suffer Loss.

St. Petersburg, May 23.-The gov
tory of the rumor in circulation here
that General Stoessei has made a sue
cessful sortie from Port Arthur, re-
sulting in the defeat of the Japanese
with the loss, of more than 1000 kill.
ed or wounded. The Russians losses
were 116 killed or wounded
The movement was carried out by
a combination with train bringing in
war ammunitions and supplies and
General Stoessel's forces, commune.
cation being maintained by wireless
telegraphy. The Japanese barred the
route between the train and General
Stoessel's force, whereupon the Rus
SLAMS attacked and routed the Japan
csc. After the engagement General
Stoessel's force, together with \ the
train, returned to Port Arthur.
The current accounts of the Port
Arthur sortie are somewhat conflict
ing, and there is some doubt whether
the version mentioning the train is
correct. But the operation is describ-
ed as having been brilliantly carried
out by the Russians. General Stoes
sell it is said, made a new distribu-
ton of his guns before hand, in order
to cover the force taking part in the
sortie. The Russian troops fought
with the greatest bravery, breaking
every Japanese line and driving the
enemy for a considerable distance.
Che Foo, May 23.-There is rumor
among the Chinese here that a battle
was fought on the Liao-Tung PENN.
sula Saturday. 1t cannot, however, be
confirmed.
st. Petersburg, May 22.-Reports,
which lack confirmation, are in circu-
lation here that the Russian cruiser
Orel, while on her way to Cronstadt
to receive her armament, sustained
damage which rendered it difficult to
keep her afloat. The Orel, which is
new vessel, went aground in the
Neva recently, but was relocated.
A dispatch from st. Petersburg,
May 16, said the Orel had arrived
there that day, making the third war
ship of the squadron destined for the
far east then at that port for the pur-
pose of receiving an equipment of
guns.
Toxic, May 23.-The Japanese for
ces which landed at Taku-Shan Thurs
day surrounded and routed a force of
Russian cavalry at Z o'clock Friday
evening in the neighborhood of Wang
Chi-Tung. seven miles north of Taku-
Shan. The Russian force. which con-
sisted of about one squadron, lost
many men killed or wounded, as well
as captain, who was captured. The
Japanese sustained no losses.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-05-26
HEAVY LOSSES ON BOTH SIDES
Battle Of kin-Lien-chens a Disas-
trous Encounter.

Toxic, May 20.-General Kuroki re-
ports that the Japanese losses at the
Battle of kin-Lien-Cheng, May l.,
were:
Killed-Five officers and 21S men.
Wounded-Thirty-fou officers and
1873 men.
Thirteen hundred and sixty-three
Russion dead we're buried and IS OFF,
GERS and 597 men were made prison
ers. The Japanese captured Fl quick
firing guns, 10 ammunition wagons,
l,417 shells, 8 machine guns and 81,
300 shells for these guns; 1921 rifles
and $4,000 rounds of ammunition; GO
horses, 10 wagons and 1,244 coats and
542 tents.
At Feng Wang Chang the Japanese
captured $50 shells for mountain
guns, $4,000 rounds of rife ammuni-
lion, 1920 coats, 10000 loaves of
bread, and other supplies, together
with quantity of tools and telegraph
stores.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-05-26

The North Carolina papers are still
discussing the question of what a man
should take off before going to bed.
They have got as far as the boots and
the hat, and after that chaos reigns.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-05-26

1t is expected that the Crown
Prince of Portugal will visit the
United States during the coming sum-
mer. If he is coming over after wife
he should prepare himself beforehand
by making thorough study of Brad
streets.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-05-26

Having confessed that while she
loves her art she sings chiefly for the
money, Calve may now consistently be
blamed by all who are working with
out wage for the pure delight of toll.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-05-26

A Kansas City man has been en-
Joined from seeing his children with
in forty-eight hours after he has taken
drink. Such a decree would make
some children fatherless.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-05-26

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you have been fighting again, Tom
my" Il couldn't help it, mamma.
That Stapleford boy sassed me"
That was no reason for fighting.
You should have remembered that a
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Chicago Tr.June.
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she responded in soft, frightened
mouse tones. If I had known that
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kissed you" Didn't you kiss me-"
she asked, with some surprise. No"
he replied. We'll, some body did
Cleveland Leader.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-05-26

It's queer how much more afraid a
woman is that her dress may trail in
the dust when she has on low shoes
and gay stockings than when she has
on regulation boots.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-05-26

MIR. Rockefeller says the money he
made when he was boy did not burn
a hole in his pocket 1t was at a
later period of his career that he be
gan to have money to burn.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-05-26
Transports are Busy.

London, May 23.-The correspond
ent of the Daily Mail at Kobe, Japan
cables the following: Returning
from Korea through the Yellow SCI
this Qast) week | saw japanese
transports in every direction. The'
were travelling without escort. Some
times as many as ten at time were
counted"