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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-01-19
HEPBURN IN CONSULTATION.
10 Visitor at White House With Sec
rotary raft.

10 Visitor at White House With See
rotary Tan.
Washington, Jan. ia new turn
was given to freight rate matters Sat
urday by q conference Colonel Hep
burn held that afternoon with the pres
ident end Secretary Taft On leaving
the White house Colonel Hepburn
said that he had prepared a measure
embodying the recommendations %
the president and providing the nec-
essary machinery to carry the law In
to effect. Asked whether the measure
would provide for a special court,
Colonel Hepburn said that he thought
there ought to be one. He did not 70
into the details Of the bill.
He said that conference on rates
would be held ut the White house Ia
a few days, attended by the president
and Secretaries Taft and Moody and
others. Probably he win be present,
and perhaps Senator Dolliver. Col
onel Hepburn said that he believed
that the house would pass the measure
before the end Of this month and that
there was no reason why It should mos
60 through the senate.
While Colonel Hepburn did not 60
into the details Of the bill. there 10
reason to believe that It provides, nc
already outlined, for a larger commits.
sion Of nine and additional circuit
judges, these to compose a special
court to consider Interstate comerce
csses. An early introduction OF the
bill Is looked for after the coming con-
ference.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-01-19
MURDERER ESCAPES.
sioux City Man Killed on Street Cor
nsr BY Unknown Man.

Sioux City Man Killed on street Cor
nsr by Unknown Man.
Sioux City, Jan. 13.-Joseph O'Brien
was murdered at First and Iowa
streets at AIS o'clock yesterday after.
noon by an unknown man. The men
were seen to engage in scuffle. Then
the murderer backed a few PAGES and
pointed revolver at O'Brien and
shot him through the head and the
left side. The murderer was followed
for three blocks but turned down an
p,tey and was lost sight Of. The
cause Of the trouble Is a mystery.
O'Brien was arrested on October Is,
1904, for stealing an overcoat from
the Pullman hotel and his picture 10
In the rogue's gallery at the local po-
lice station. A loaded revolver was
found on his person, but no shots had
been fred from It. The murderer IL
described as a man about IS wears
old, light complexion, wore blue over.
alls and r duck coat.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-01-19
BANK OF IRWIN WINS.
American Express Must Pay for Mon.
ey Stolen.

ey Stolen.
Des Moines, Jan. 13.-By a decision
Of the supreme court yesterday, the
victory of the Bank of Irwin over the
American Express company, In the
famous case of the theft of $4,000 in
transit, the banks winning 1t cinched,
and the decision of the Shelby dis
trict court is affirmed. Judge Sher-
win wrote the opinion.
The money was shipped from the
Des Moines National Bank. The Ex-
press company, In support Of its ap-
PEAL, undertook to show that the bank
had been losing money through thefts
by some one Of its employees prior to
the date the package was shipped.
When the package reached the Bank
Of Irwin It was found to contain only
brown paper, and the express COM
pany was held responsible for the
loss.
Some Of the pieces of paper found
In the envelope when 1t was delivered
TO the express company were stained.
They were exhibited to witness and
be was permitted to testify to the col
or of the panels Of the counter Of the
Des Moines National Bank. Further
testimony on this point was excluded
from the tury's consideration, and Its
exclusion is approved by the supreme
| court
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-01-19
BALTIC FLEET
GOING SOUTH
Has Apparently Received No
Instructions 10 Turn
Back.
SQUADRON HAS LEFT sUEz
Oesuitory Fighting Goes On IN Man
churia-Russian Cavalry Are En-
deavoring to Harrass General
Nogi's Soldiers On Way North.

Suez, Jan. 1.-THE division of the
Russian second Pacific squadron.
commanded by Rear Admiral Botro.
vsky, sailed southwark yesterday
morning, presumably for Jibutil.
French Somaliland.
Toxic, Jan. 14.-It Is announced here
that General Stoessel in bidding fare
well to the Russian troops at Port Ar
thur thanked the officers and men for
the heroic defense and said he con-
sidered that the Japanese terms were
the best 1t was possible to have Of.
fered. He added that he would take
all the blame for the premature sur
render of the fortress.
Toxic, Jan. 1.-THE bodies of Rus
sian cavalry raiders actively operating
southwest of Lao Yang are evidently
DESTROYS Of harassing Japanese rail-
road communication and interrupting
the transportation of General Nogi's
army to reinforce Field Marshal Oy.
anna at Lao Yang.
The Japanese army headquarters
reporting Thursday says: ''Wednes-
day at 10 in the morning, Japanese
panies Of Russian cavalry west OF
Tangmasas, southwest Of Lao Yang.
and fiercely engaged them. At $3.50
in the afternoon the Russians were
repulsed with heavy losses. Suisse
quently they were reinforced by sew
eral companies of cavalry and eight
guns. The Japanese drew the Rus
SLAMS to Liurhpac and engaged and
pursued them. On Wednesday night
small body of Russian cavalry
reached the railroad line and tore up
the tracks between Anshantein and
Hal Cheng and Tatchegiao and Yin
Kow. They were Immediately re-
paired and the line was re0pened to
traffic.
ION Wednesday afternoon 2.00e
Russian cavalry with guns attacked
Niu Chwang. The Jaranese were
forced to retire temporarily, but were
reinforced, attacked the Russians and
are still pursuing them.
"The Russians also attacked Niu-
chiatun, but were repuised."
A report from the Japanese army
headquarters on the Lao Tung PENN
sula received today, says:
"a body of Russians. evidently from
General Mistchenko's cavalry brigade,
with the SecMd infantry regiment
railroad guards and guns, recently
surrounded the Japanese post at Niu-
chiatun, north of Yin Kow, on the line
Of communications, and, assaulted It
from the direction off Siantzeiatzeu.
The Russians were repulsed, losing
at least eighty men,"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-01-19
NO POSSIBILITY OF MEDIATION.
Cars Reseriot Shows Determination
to Continue War.

London, Jan. 16.-The tone of the
rescript addressed by Emperor Mich.
olas to the army and navy is regarded
as putting an end to all present hopes
Of the possibility OF mediation or
peace and as indicating the likelihood
that General Knropatkin soon will re-
sumo the offensive.
A dispatch to Llovd's from Yin Kow.
dated Jan"arv Is. gives a report that
General Mistchenko's raiding force
was cut off on IT'S wav back by 5000
japanese dispatched from San1oo by
General Oku. This rerort, however,
is not confirmed from any other
source.
The Daily Telegraph's Che Foo cor
RESPONDENT saws the raid was only a
divergence from a mass of cavalry
now moving down the banks of the
Lao river, and that the exceptional
mildness of the season affords a
chance for the repetition of such
operations.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-01-19
sRIsToW TALKS OF HIS WORK.
Speaks Of Difficulties Of Office Which
He Is Now Leaving.

He Is Now Leaving.
Washington, Jan. 16.-Fourth AS
sistant Postmaster General Bristow,
who has beea appointed special COM
missioner 20 investigate trade condi
tions and other matters affecting the
Panama Railroad and Steamship COM
pany, said; 81 SUPPOSE have made
some enemies since took the duties
of fourth assistant postmaster gener-
al. but also believe have made some
friends. At any rate, know there
are many men who have had business
with this ONCE who have said notwith-
standing their opposing opinion In
some Of the acts have taken that !
have tried to do my duty and have
acted as I thought was for the hest
interests of the service and according
to what felt to be the right thing. II
has been, in many respects, hard
ONCE TO MI and in many other respects
a pleasant one. l leave the ONCE with
regret but feel that the appointment
which the president has made will be
a pleasant one to fill. am going to
try my best to meet the expectations
Of the president and Secretary Taft"
The successor Of Mr.. Bristow prob
ably will not be chosen until after
Mr.. Cortelyou, who is now in Europe,
becomes postmaster general and the
duties Of the ONCE meantime will be
filled by Chief Clerk Conrad as acting
fourth assistant.
Mr.. Brfstow has not formulated any
plans for his new work as yet and
will devote the remainder Of the time
between now and the date when his
resignation becomes effective in clos
ing up the affairs of his present ONCE.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-01-19
TORN TO PIECES.
Explosion Of Traction Engine Causes
Awful Death.

Mitchellville, Jan. ia traction
engine standing in the main street
here exploded at 2 o'clock yesterday
afternoon, instantly killing a man
named Lightner, a prominent citizen
and proprietor of the Cottage hotel.
Ed Lightner had just finished firing
up his engine preparatory to Smelling
corn. His body was literally torn to
pieces by the explosion. He was a
man about 80 years Of age and leaves
family.
Tyler Rocker and Charles Rocker
both young men, who were near the
engine at the time of the explosion
were seriously injured. Flying pieces
OF iron were thrown for almost q
block by the explosion. The Rockies
boys will recover. but the injuries Will
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-01-19
CHARGES AGAINST CHINESE.
Russia Claims to Have Proof Of Breach
Of Neutrality.

Paris, Jan. 1.-THE Associated Press
learns authoritatively that Russia's
note addressed to the powers relative
to China's breaking neutrality gives
what Russia claims to be absolute
proof OF Chinese breaches. The three
main complaints are:
First-That the isl'pds of Miaptat.
in the straits IL Pechili, opposite Port
Arthur, have been constantly used by
the Japanese without Chinese inter.
ference rs a strategical base and as a
harbor for Japanese torpedo boats.
Second-That the Chinese army on
the border has accepted the command
of Japanese officers.
Third-That Chinese firms have
been constantly working in behalf Of
the japanese. supplying them with
provisions. military requirements and
general war stores.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-01-19
No Mileage With Passes.

Washington, Jan. 14-Representa-
tive Sheppard Of Texas introduced
bill yesterday prohibiting the pay.
ment of mileage to senators and mem.
tiers who ride on free passes. It re-
quires written statements to be
filed with the president Of the senate
and speaker of the house of senators
and members to the effect that they
have not used passes before they shall
receive mileage.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-01-19
IOWA AND FREIGHT RATES.
How the Congressional Delegation
Stands on the Question.

FtVw kHo
Stands on the Question.
Des Moines, Jan. 12.-In response to
request from the Des Moines CONNER.
cial exchange for an expression on
the Quarles-Coorer bill, inclosing q
the Iowa congressman and Senator j.
P. Dolliver have forwarded replies.
The exchange asked for the express
sion after passing resolutions favoring
the Juarles-Cooper bill, inclosing a
COPY Of the resolutions as passed.
Senator J. P. bolivar asks a mum.
Der Of questions, wishing definite In
formation as to the grounds OF the
complaints Of shippers in Des Moines
against the present railway situation
]. A. T. Hall says there Is no ques
ton in his mind that something must
be done.
Walter l. Smith approves OF the prin
cipe OF the bill.
VIM. p. Hepburn says the matter
will have his careful consideration.
@. N. Haugen emphatically favors
the bill.
John r. Lacey favors a new bill
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-01-19

A Cincinnati man is mourning the
loss of a sample case of Bibles which
was stolen from saloon. So far no
reports have been received of any
body stealing a case of whisky from
a church.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-01-19

Perhaps the New Jersey man who
snapped horses "unsight and unseen"
and led his living bag Of bones to the
other mans stable, to find rocking.
horse in his own stable on his return,
got the best of the bargain, after all.
He won't have to feed the rocking
horse.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-01-19

New York has an employer in court
charged with working children 68
hours in a six-day week, paying them
So for the week, and docking them 10
cents for talking and 2 cents for be-
ing FIVE minutes late. Is there any
shame left in New York?
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-01-19

Representative Henry proposes q
bill to prevent rural free delivery car
riers from carrying packages more
than six feet in length" The package
should not be more than six fingers
deep, either.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-01-19

George Meredith says America has
not produced one great man Of letters.
Evidently he hasn't heard of the Ohio
sign painter who recently was victor
ious in a pugilistic contest.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-01-19

A story is going the rounds that q
Nashville hotel clerk recently inherit
ed $4,000 from a stranger guest &c
whom he had been polite and atten
live. What clever things the T. p. A.
does put In circulation!
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-01-19

The clergyman who recently bought
more than $4,000 900 worth of New
York real estate appears to have a
shrewd suspicion that IT is not so diff.
fcult for camel to go through the
eye Of a needle as It Is cracked up to
he
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-01-19

The world isn't informed exactly
what progress Mr.. Andrew Carnegie is
making in his noble effort to save the
disgrace Of dying rich, but his gift OF
81 900 900 to st. Louis for a library
will help some,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-01-19
Erank p Flint choaen Senator,

Sacramento, CAL, Jan. 12.-Frani
p. Flint Of Los Angeles was chosen
senator in caucus yesterday. The call
for a caucus was signed by rs mem.
bers of both houses. Sixty-five at
tended and voted.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-01-19

Edmund Russell has a series Of
rules on How to Get Rid of Lover"
We select the most cogent: Never
laugh when he laughs" That Is
enough for any girl to work on.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-01-19

However, the London Lancet's
learned opinion to the effect that tur.
Key is a superior food was unneces.
6ary. In his own unscientific fashion
The average American had CROPPED his
way to the same great truth.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-01-19

Cincinnati has a citizen 40 years
old who walks three blocks every day
TO a saloon. He must be fond of ex.
ercise. There is no place in the city
where he would have to 60 so far II
he didn't want to.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-01-19

DR.. Spitzka now announces that Lom-
broso has given to the world only a
"hodgepodge of generalities." And
67,912 sensational Sunday stories. doc
tor
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-01-19

First cabin rates to Europe are to
be made $40 higher. That, however,
will not be serious, The important
thing is to have money enough to get
back after one has reached Europe
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-01-19

II Tow Lawson is patrorizing q clip
ping bureau there is a prospect that
he may be driven into bankruptcy
when confronted by the necessity for
paying the bill.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-01-19

II is just beginning to be understood
by some people that it will be impos.
sible to dig the Panama canal and
have IT full of water inside of two or
three months.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-01-19

The explosion of that Galesburg
woman's false teeth marks the advent
Of a new terror. To their we'll known
falsity such teeth have begun to add
treachery.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-01-19

Washington, Jan. 15.-The republi-
can members Of the Wisconsin dele
cation in the house held a meeting
yesterday, all being present except
Mr.. jenkins when resolutions declar-
ing for an early revision of the tarilf
were unanimously adopted.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-01-19

John Barrett says shirts cost $1S
apiece in Panama. Stin, for most Pan
amans a shirt constitutes approx
mRtely q suit Of clothes.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-01-19

No doubt poor old Franz Joseph Of
Austria sympathizes with the GEAR In
the latter's resolve not to add parlia'
ment to his troubles.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-01-19

The United States has thirteen bat
deships In COMMISSIONS very I'M
lucky number for any nation that is
rash enough to run up against them.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-01-19

The average woman thinks It's just
horrid IL her husband is Jealous OF
Aer, and just horrid II he isn't, so
there you are.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-01-19

A man who thinks he understands
women is just as likely as not to In
vest his money In a perpetual mo
uon invention.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-01-19

There be two individuals who cannot
be reasoned with-a girl in love and a
man who Is determined to run for an
office.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-01-19
1925 900 for Sanitation In Cuba.

Havana, Jan. 16.-President Palma
has signed a bill appropriating $685.
900 for sanitation In the principal
cities and another reducing penalties
for classifying election returns.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-01-19

There may be such a thing as a
man who has stolen once and th~n
stopped, but we don't know him. =
Psychological Journal.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-01-19

A New York Judge decided against
a man suing for dog bite. Every dog
has his day in court.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-01-19

It Is found to be much harder to ex'
terminate the German carp tlan 1t was
10 terminate 1t.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-01-19

A Jersey hen that had lost her
cackle has developed crow. There Is
hope fer Patti.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-01-19

II any motion Is needed, we move
that the Chadwick matter be laid on
The table for a few days.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-01-19

Young Kingdom Gould should be ear
aestly advised not to rhoot as long as
he can run. .. .......
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Much may be forgiven the inventor
Of that thinking machine If he doesn't
develop 1t into a talking machine.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-01-19

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many Jumps of sugar In cub OF COT
fee.
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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-08-11
Stockholders
VISIT BREWERY

Mcssrs. r. Pollard, J. G. MeGny-
an. 4. s. Patch and p. r. Kerr Of
sPittsburg, Pa, large stockholders IN
the Clarksburg Brewing Company,
have been in the city the past day or
20 inspecting the brewery plant in
the east end and attending TO bust
ness matters in connection with the
company. These gentlemen are
very well satisfied with the condition
Of the company and the outlook.
The local stockholders, also, are
very we'll satisfied with the outlook
for the company. The brewery
building is all completed and the
machinery has been shipped. The
engines, boilers, etc, have already
been installed. The machinery will
be installed the wiring and shafting
completed so that the company can
begin brewing on November 1.
Mr.. A. J. Kelley, of Pittsburg.
who is to be the resident manager
of the company, has shipped his
household goods and effects here. He
will reside in the Ed Thompson
property on Clay street Mrs. Kel-
ley has arrived here.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-08-11
East Bound Excurtionists

No. 3. the New York-St. Louis
express, on the b. s. o., was three
and one-half hours late this morn
ing. due to the recent very heavy
travel eastward, of pleasure seekers,
roing to the seaside resorts. Yes
terday five special trains of ten
Pullman cars each passed through
here. crowded to their utmost capa-
city with excursionists bound for At
lantic City. As the majority of the
tourists were from Cincinnati, where
the soft coal smoke lends such
fragrance to the breeze, it is expect
cd that the deep ultra marine blue
of the aeean will take on a much
darker Tor the next few days in
the vicinityaf Atlantic City.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-08-11
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
EXEMPLIFY FIRST DEGREF

The Knights of Columbus held I
large and enthusiastic meeting m
the Eagles hall, Traders annex, OF
Main street, last evening. The reg,
ular meeting night of the order I
the last Thursday of each month
last night being a special meeting
for the complication of the first
degree. An unusually large attend
ance of local Knights were present
besides number from the Grafton
division. Five candidates were mi
tiated into the order.
The names of the candidates whe
the the acquaintance of Mr.. VIM
Book Goat, ESQ, are D. J. 0,NeIl
and w. W. O'Neil, of Salm; J. w
NIcNTurren. Nashville; John Ross
.Ir., of Smithfeld, and James N
Deem, of Clarksburg.
This order was never in a more
.flourishing condition, and its pros.
pects for good work in the future
are very brilliant.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-08-11
STOLEN RIDE
BRINGS MEADE TROUBLE

Russell Meade, Of Bridgeport, was
arrested in the railroad yards here
late Thursday evening, charged with
deadheading his way 10 this city the
same evening from Bridgeport. DE
was jailed for the night. The ar
rest was made by Officer T. L,
Powell of the railroad secret SER
vice.
Meade was tried by Squire Flynn
Friday afternoon on the charge OF
trespass and also being drunk and
disorderly in the passenger depot.
He plead guilty and was found gull
ty by the evidence. He paid fines
and costs amounting to $11.7o and
was released.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-08-11
n. G. OFFICERS
HOLD CONFERENCE

Brigadier Adjutant General c. A.
Osborn arrived home last night
from Charleston, where he has his
Office, and will remain until Sun
day, when he will go to Parkers-
burg for the annual encampment OF
the West Virginia National Guard.
Brigadier General w. W. Scott ar
rived here on No. this morning
from Washington City and later IN
the day a conference was held by
him with Col. Harry R. Smith, of
the First regiment and Adjutant
General Osborn, concerning the en-
campment to begin next week.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-08-11
WITNESS tainted
STOPPING TRIAL

A suit to try the right of proper
ty creditors claim Rev. J. FL. Watson
and Mrs. Lucy Watson own was be-
gun in Justice James n. David's
court Friday afternoon. The suit
was brought by Rev. J. NJ. Became,
guardian ad Item for Mabel Wat
son, granddaughter of the Wat
sons, the latter claiming that the
property belongs to the child. 1t is
defended by W. O. Straley, Floyd B.
Robinson and James Williams, cred
itors. Before the trial proceeded
very far Mrs. Watson tainted IN
court and the trial had to be adj
iourned until o'clock Saturday
morning. Mrs. Watson was taken
to her home in cab.