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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-12-30
EFFORT TO KILL cANNoNlsM >
The Democrats Hardly Willing Ts
Hold Sack For insurgents

The Insurgents make much ado about
what they call Cannonism and boast
of the manner in which they are going
TO eradicate it root and branch from the
National House But they can do but
little more than boast unless the demo
Gratis give them general support. On
this point The Washington Post. which
is an independent paper, speaks as fol-
lows:
Our excellent and zealous friends the
Insurgents on the Republican side
of the house of representatives, announce
that their assault is to be concentrated
against what they cali Cannonism. =
They are powerless to achieve their
object unless the Democrats with prac
teal unanimity come TO their support
The situation reminds us of All indig
nant and wrathful protest of the famous
actress, Mrs. Jordan. who occupied Z
conspicuous place in the London woriC
in the reign of William the Fourth. Mrs
Jordan exclaimed. II am tired of filline
the theatre for Mrs. Siddons to run ava,
with the APPLAUSE There's q deal o
human nature in that.
And Champ Clark doubtless is human
enough to say, II do not propose to figh
battle and gain victory, of which
Mr.. Murdoch will wear the laurels.
Ii the thing were done the applaus
would go to the Insurgents. not +
the Democrats. 1t is unquestionabl
that there is as much patriotism pc
capita in one party as in the other, or il
any faction of either party as can b
mustered by any faction of either; bu
patriotism and politics are not Away
Identical, Indeed. able, honest and grea
men may, and often do, disagree as 4
what patriotism really is.
Champ Clark would he delighted I.
make Cannonism spoil of his bow
and arrow, but il is exceedingly doubt
full if he is willing toput the game, afte
he has slain it, into the bag of sportsman
Murdoch. When Champ Clark kill
Cannonism he will do it for and il
behalf of the Democratic party, to whicl
he will give the usufruct. He expects t
accomplish the feat the first day of tn
first session of the Sixty-second Con
gress without the aid of the Republican
Insurgents.
The !" Insurgents declare they ar,
Republicans first and Insurgents
last Mr.. Clark is likely to say, The
fight it ont; it is none of our quarrel.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-12-30
HERE AND THERE
Meath the mistletoe and holly
All the world is making Jolly.

All tDe NOTlu Is HldhlHS JOiIy.
Marsh McNutt and family spent Christ
mas at the A. w. Bradley home in Extra.
William Fuckers sale was marked
success, exceeding the four thousand
dollar mark.
Mark and Arthur Cameron have gone
to Colorado in search of an opportunity
10 locate on land of their own.
A bob sled came in to Hamlin Thurs
day billed TO Nels Nortensen, Jr., but
the rarity was sold long before it reach,
ed here.
Vern Adams has ceased to work fol-
William Rucker. He had charge OF
Pete Mortensen's pool hall in Hamlin
Christmas day.
Say. what is so rare as day in Decem,
Der?
A silent white waste, we cannot but
remember.
Cook took lofty soar, but he has now
started down with folded wings and he
seems to keep on going. He will hit the
earth pretty hard.
Esther White, of Audubon, ate the
Christmas dinner with her sister, Mrs.
w. l.. Clark. returning on the Sunday
train from Hamlin.
George Spencer. of Atlantic, came uI
to spend the holidays with his son-in
law, Charles Colee, and indulge in an
exhilarating bunny chase.
James Clark, who recently terminated
sojourn with relatives near Molly,
Minnesota, was Christmas guest al
the R. II. GaInett home in Hamlin,
The willingness of the patrons to ge,
out and open up the roads made it pos
sible for the Hamlin carrier to disgorge
a big jam of Christmas mail Monday.
Ira Johnson's second attemp at sale
was successful, The date was good
one, big crowd of lively bidders con
gregated and ran his property up tc
good prices.
w. NJ Armstrong went to Colorado
and secured desert-claim While there
he met ex mail carrier, Hub White who
we understand has picked mp relin
pushed claim out there.
jim Sizer captured the palm for sand
and stick-to-it-iveness when he went
whistling to the corn field on Monday
morning.and, with remarkable indiffer
ence to the weather, began to gather IN
the tail end of his crop.
Members of the Blue CLASS Creamery
Company will hold o meetingin Hamlir
at One O'clock ON Monday afternoon
January B, 1910, to elect officers for the
ensuing year and TO transact such other
business as may demand immediate
attention.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-12-30
A White Christmas

Whether white Christmas has any,
thing to do with tive do not know, but
the general health of the community
seems to be unusually good. The wealth
err seems to be very much settled in its
purpose to remain and continue very
cold For two weeks the mercury has
ranged along between 20 degrees below
yesterday morning and sometimes that
much above. We have had pretty good
sleighing for ten days although the roads
are not very smooth. We think it safe
now to predict long cold winter he
cause ii commenced so early and has
been exceptionally cold for December.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-12-30
How Old Spiders Live.

Old spiders, which have neither web
nor the materials 10 make one, often
hunt about TO find out the webs OF
other spiders. younger aud weaker
than themselves. with whom they ven
ture battle. The invader generally
succeeds, and the younger spider is
driven out to make q new web, and
the old spider remains IN possession
until stronger spider inyades the
web and drives II out. When thus dis
possessed the spider seldom ventures
another attack. but tries To subslst
upon the few insects that may fall
accidentally into its clutches and
eventually dies of hunger.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-12-30
vermilya Sells His Store

By reference to the page advertise
ment it may be learned that Fred Yer
milya has sold his store in Audubon, 9
fact that will he regretted by many
people of this county. Mr.. Vermilys
has been in business here for nineteen
years and from small beginning has
increased his stock year by year until he
had one of the best stores and business
in the county. He assures that, though
he disposes of his business here, they in
tend to call this their home, where they
will spend at least part of their time
The party to whom the business has
been sold is Will G. Wilson of Scotland,
South Dakota, who with his sister, Mrs
Freeman, win return and take charge
of II along about the first of FEBRUARY
They are well known here and we pre-
dict they win handle the business with
abundant success.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-12-30
A Terrifyina Smoke.

The Mexican peon smokes cigarettes
made Of the dried LEAFS OF the merri-
buana weed. One< 1the peculiar ef.
fects OF merrihuan6 smoking Is to dis
tort the bigness Of all animals, making
them OF enormous size aud horrible
shape. The smoker is filled with a
horrible fear. something like the hor-
rors brought on by delirium tremens.
A kitten or puppy to his distorted
vision appears as some terrible crea-
ture. A common sight In Mexico is to
see swarthy ''greaser," armed to the
teeth, flee in terror from a small dog,
while he would fearlessly attack any
man with his knife or his machete. -
New York World.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-12-30
Tastes Mustss Respected

''Of course many people do not enjoy
lecture course number like they would
enjoy dog. flight. Couldn't expect them
TO, tastes are so different you know,
For instance: the old woman who kissed
her COW; and the young society dudine
who fondles and slohbers over her wat
cry eyed pet poodle and the old man
who PERSISTED in sleeping with his dog,
all have peculiar tastes of their own,
which must he respected. Anita Re.
publican.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-12-30

L. Anderson, was given in marriage to
Mr.. Album G. Colvin, of Washington
State, Rev. Mr., George, of the Presby-
terrain church at Atlantic, saying the
pleasing ceremony that made this twain
husband and wife. The bride, who is
a talented and most charming young
lady had been attending college in Des
Moines where she met Mr.. Colvin; and
you know the rest. These happy people
will make their home in Washington.
near the setting sun
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-12-30
Blue Lodge Election

Veritas Masonic Blue Lodge, No. 1872,
at Audubon, Iowa, met ON December "a
1909. and elected these officers:
A. II. Edwards, Worshipful Master.
Arthur Farquhar, Senior Warden.
c. b. Christensen, Junior Warden.
Frank 8. Watts, Treasurer
Dan L. Freeman, Secretary.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-12-30
The Lutheran Church

Young Peoples Meeting this evening
ut Eight O'Clock. At this meeting the
young folks will have q Christmas tree,
New Years Day there will be services
ut Half past Ten, Forenoon.
Sunday School next Sunday as usual
ut Half past Nine, in the morning. Ser
vices at Ten O'clock,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-12-30
Fine Christmas Present

}. ). Dennis..received present Chri st
mas morning that gave him great sur
prise and much more pleasure Mr..
Dennis had but a few weeks before re-
turned from Rochester Minnesota,
where he had been for seven weeks re-
covering from IA surgical operation per.
formed by the Mayo Bros. of that city
Their fee for the operation was 5000 hut
when they learned of Jacks financial
condition and knowing his inability to
do much more labor they gave DR.
Brooks a receipted bill for the full
amount and asked him to present il tc
Mr.. Dennis Christmas morning
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-12-30
THE BLUE LODGE

LolrGE
On Saturday evening, December rs,
1909, Exodus Masonic Blue Lodge, No.
342, at Extra, Iowa, elected the follow
ing officers:
E. ID. Powell, Worshipful Master.
Frank Kreamer. Senior Warden
j. b. j. Lohner, Junior Warden
Fred Wahlert. Treasurer.
Fred II. Smith, Secretary.
The Star and Blue Lodges will hold q
joint public installation next Saturday
evening at Masonic Hall when the sub
ordinate officers will be appointed,
refreshments served and social hour
enjoyed.
Recently elected officers Of the Extra
Tent, knights of the Msccabees. The
installation will occur January 10, 1910,
in new quarters over Journal Office:
Henry +. Bush, Knight Commander.
j. T. Lohner, Lieutenant Commander.
Theo Patty, Record Keeper.
George w. Mccain, Chaplain.
j. b. j. Lohner. Sergeant.
A. G. Andrews, Master at Arms
Silas Crane, First Master of Guards.
j. E. Parrot, Second Master.
l.. NJ. PARROT, Sentinel.
Roy Dryden, Picket.
Doctor John Riley, Medical Examiner
John Schlater,
George McClain, Trustees.
Doctor John Riley,
Ethel Hicks is home for the holidays
Verna Lancelot is out again after a
spell of sickness,
Effie Williams came home Friday t.
spend the holidays.
The dance Christmas night given BY
| The Extra Orchestra was a success. /
Manly Fountain and wife started foi
their Montana home first of the week.
Lima Brinkerhoff is visiting with hel
friend Kittie Barhan, down the country
this week.
Goldie Watterson came home Thurs
day from Iowa City after q successful
operation.
Mrs. Voorhees, went to Atlantic OF
Thursday to visit and attend the Bruce
Consigny wedding.
Anna Dorr is visiting in Sioux City
| and Mabel Hall is clerking at the Et
Cotton store in her stead
! Mr.. Vandebrake visited home-folk'
from Friday until Tuesday when he go
home in time to rake degree at the K
p. Castle Hall.
Doctor L. j. Oldaker and wife and {
company of friends INDUCED IN a pleas
ant dancing party at the K. r. Oper;
House on Christmas night.
win Turner and family win leav,
Extra first of next week for the new
home in South Dakota. He will go t.
place near Dallas. but his wife will
tarry with relatives at Anita for few
| weeks.
Chistmas Day Mrs. Fred Cotton enter
| tanned for dinner Mr. and Mrs viii
Turner, Miss Anna Cotton, from De-
MOines and f. b. Campbell, of Audubon
The rooms were beautifully decorated
with holly and place cards of the sam,
were found on the table. Mr.. Campbell
gave the children a treat which wa
greatly enjoyed by the older ones a
we'll, and all felt the day had passed
! too soon
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-12-30

"Why are you so lndolent:" demand
ed the stern parent. You don't see
me letting the grass grow under my
feet"
No replied the sou. IF yon had
let some grow under your feet you
wouldn't he so near having II grow
over your ad."-Philadelphia Record.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-12-30
TO German Lutheran Congregation

There will be service next Sunday
at 1890 am. The sacrament of the
Holy Communion will be observed All
are cordially invited.
REV. G.. F. BRAUN d. D., Pastor
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-12-30
An optimist.

''Pa, what's an optimist?'
"A man who has -four children and
continues to think the price OF living
Is no more than It's worth. Ex-
change.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-12-30
NEWS FROM EXTRA
THE EASTERN STAR

On Friday evening, December n, 1909,
Exodus Chapter No. 313. Order of the
Eastern Star, at Extra, Iowa, elected
these officers:
Mrs. Lissie Gault. Worthy Matron.
Doctor John Riley, Worthy Patron.
Mrs. Dena Williams, Associate Wor.
thy Matron,
r. G. Watterson, Treasurer
]. B. j. Lohner, Secretary.
Mrs VI. J Riley, Conductress.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-12-13
CONDITION Of KING
IS CONSIDERED
GRAVE
LEOPOLD, RULER OF BELGIUM
SUFFERS RELAPSE AND LIFE
MAY END SOON.

Brussels. Dec. King Leopold.
who has been seriously III for fort
night, but who was believed ~ he con-
vaIeseent, suffered "A relapse today and
his condition is considered grave. An
official bulletin says:
The rheumatic pains have disap-
pcar"d. but the king Ii suffering from
men."
supplementary information indicates
that the affection is an obstruction Of
the intestines. There il present also
drorsy Of the legs
Two specialists called into consul
tatiun did not disguise from the king
the gravity of the situation, although
they do not regard IL as desperate. The
king. who is i'm possession Of all his
faculties. conferred with Baron Goffl-
net, his private secretary, to Whom he
gave Il few final Instructions. The
baron, Prince Albert Leopold, heir pre-
sumptiye, and NJ. Schollacrt the pre-
micr, did not leave the bedside of his
ina iests. and Princess Clement. his
third daughter, II expected soon.
Tho cabinet met this afternoon To
prepare for eyentualities At a late
hour the physicians held another CON
sultation. after which Baron Goffinrt
announced that the king was somewhat
better than in the morning. He suf-
fercd less pain. his pulse VAS suffi-
cicnt and there was no fever. The
physicians and Archbishop Mechiein
remained i'm the bed chamber all night
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-12-13
MEMBERS OF CREW OF LAKE
FERRY ARE FOUND FROZEN
TO DEATH.
FLOAT IN LITTLE YAWL
State Fisheries Vessel. Commodore
Perry, Searching for Supposedly
Foundered Craft. Makes Grewsome
Find-Victims OF Cold are All ldcnti-
fled.

Erie. Pa, Dec. 12.--With her flag at
half mast. the state fisheries boat,
Commodore Perry. Captain Gerry Dris-
coll commanding. brought to this port
late today the dead and frozen bodies
of nins Of the crew of the Bessemer
ana Marquette ferry No. ;. which left
conncaut. Ohio. Tuesday morning. car
rying B. men. Tn" ferry has probably
foundered in the middle of Lake Erie.
For As hours the Commodore Perry
has been securing Lake Erie for traces
of the car ferry. but until Il tiny 10
man yawl was sighted 10 miles off this
port ut II o'clock today. the men in
the little state fisheries craft. had al
most given up hope of being able ever
to learn even Il portion of the story II
tn. fate Of the big car ferry. AS the
Perry came abreast of the drifting and
half water logged yawl. the men on t'.e
fisheries boat saw that they had az
rived too late. The nine occupants of
the boat. which was marked "Bessemer
4nd Marquette NJ T. were frozen stitf
Taking the yawi in tow. the Perry made
al steam for this port.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-12-13
RACINE LOSES MUCH LABOR CONFERENCE
IN SUNDAY WILL BEGIN
FIRE TODAY
AMERICAN FEDERATION AND
STEEL WORKERS TO DIS
CuSS STRIKE.

Plttsbure. Dee, 12.-one of the most
momentous labor conferences Of recent
years will begin tomorrow when the
executive council of the American Fed -
Grafton of Labor and national Officers
of the Amalsamated Association al
Iron, Steel aud Tinplate Workers will
open deliberations over the present
strike Of the Union employees Of the
American Sheet 4 Tinplate company. Il
subsidiary of the United States Steel
corporation The conference Is sched-
uled to discuss the tin employees strike,
but it il known that before the DELHI
eratipns cease subjects ranging from
the strike Of the .sWitchmen In the
northwest to the strike of the hand
made glass blowers nf the middle
states will have been threshed out and
campaigns l"ne and bitter will have
teeH planned.
Congress will be appealed To, and Il
sum of moncy will ho put aside by the
federation council To stand long strike
SieEes. Principal among, the many sub
Iccts ta be discussed will be the fight
contemplated against the United States
steel corporation by union men As Il
last resort this strike will be called in
aii plants of the United States Steel
corporation, according to ii prominent
federation nf labor leader
The open shop policy Of the steel cnr-
pnratinn seems IL be the principal point
of contention.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-12-13
The Message.

Rama. via Blrcfields. Dec t2.-Cas
trito, Washington: We occupy our
imprcgnable position at Rama town,
with tsn army more numerous and more
decided than ever. Enemy is two days
march from Rama. From there he
asks us for a parley We are disposed
not to concedc anything and are sure
of victory. That is our true situation
and our plan from the beginning has
been IL capture the enemy at Rama.
We are disposed not tn take resolute
action without approval of the state
department. to whom. You must COM
munieate this. When the battle is cx-
pected We will advise YOU. (Signed)
''ESTRADA"
The state department announced that
it was without official adviccs from
Nicaragua today. Any action the de
partment contemplates will be taken
only upon official information.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-12-13
SPiLLER MAY STAY.

Panama. Dec. l2-Thc supreme court
decided today that the decree issued by
President Obalaia expeiling W. Il.
rules that Spilier may remain in Pan
anna. Spillcr was charged with Undue
ing canal laborers IN leave the isthmns.
and Lieutenant Colonel Goethais. chief
engineer of the canal. requested the
Panaman government I'd deport Spiller.
To meet the case. President Obaldia
issued an executive decree declaring
that the enticing of canal laborers from
the country was Il misdemeanor pun
ishablc by expulsion.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-12-13
Seeks lntervcntio

Panama. Dec. 12.--It Is the Pana-
mans belief that President Zelaya of
Nicaragua is riding for fail; that he
is deliberately working to bring about
intervention by the United States. hay
ing chosen this form of humiliation
in preference tn the greater one of suf-
fering defeat at Tho hands of the rcvp-
lutionists. For the last 10 years in
which ZciaSa has been in power. Mica
ragua. il Is said. has been ruled by u
group of eight daring, clever and con-
scienceless men. who have looked upon
the country as their own personal prop
erty. This group has grown enor-
mously rich by systematized pilage
Of the revenues of the state and nf in
diSiduaIs. II is estimated that Zelaya
is worth about szn.o00. 400 gold. most of
which he has invested in Brussels and
London.
1t is said to bc we'll established that
the chief cause of the present reSo-
luton MAS the failure nf Tclava In dis
tribute among his seven associates a
loan of sa.aan.a .aoa. obtained recently in
Europe. The seven We're given Il share
of the Money. but not ON the basis of
arportinnment that had governed the
distributions in the past. They re
monstrated. bit IL no purpose. Zelaya
refused To pay off On the old basis.
and even threatened that. IL they did
not submit gracefully. he would turn
against them the system which they
had Jointly organized
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-12-13
P|NCHOT APPROVES
CHRISTMAS TREE
CHIEF FORESTER SAYS THAT
DEMAND FOR YOUNG PINES
IS ALL RIGHT.

Washington. Dec. ls.-Does the iu'e-
tide with its demand for thristmae :
trees. proye II menace To the American
forests: This question is asked OF In.
United States forestry ser.ics. nS those
interested i'm the conservation ol the
natural resources. The sabieet has re-
eeiyed the consideration Of the forestry
bureau. and the reply has o.en sent
out that there need be no danger - de-
st, uction if the cutting Of young ever
greens for Christmas is done with dis
elimination. In young p.n@ forests, 1t
il stated, the thinning out process can
do no harm. Put where tras.s are cut In
reckless manner. results are detri-
mental.
L have thought a good deal about
the Christmas tree matter" said the
chief forester, and have finally reached
this conclusion. Trees are for use.
There Is no other use to WHICH these
trees could he put that would contrib
ute So much TO the happiness and good
of mankind as their use for the chill
dren and family on Christmas. So far
us endansering the future life of our
forests is concerned. the effect is in
finitesimal compared with the destruc-
tion caused by forest fires and Wasteful
numbering.
1t is estimated that 4.eee, 900 Christ
has trees are used annually. II planted
four feet apart these could be grown
upon l.4ao acres of land. II Is said that
the use Of Christmas trees has proved
in Germany to be perfectly compatible
with tn. welfare of the forest. and that
the cutting nf Christmas trees there
where the per capita of consumption is
greatest Is Il menace instead of fmrroy-
ing the forests
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-12-13
HAYES WINS EASILY
FROM FITZGERALD

San Francisco. Dee. johnny
Hayes, Marathon hero at the Olympic
games at London. NHs an easy victor
In "a Marathon race held today. de-
feating Jimmy Fitzgerald. the Canad-
ian runner, by three laps on the ocean
shur" track. and CON Cunnoly of this
city. by over IA mile, When Hayes
time Mas first computed At rs. ~ 3-5.
it Mas believed that he had set a nel.
worlds record for the ctasslr race. II
Mas Determined later. however. that
the circular course run Was more than
"a mil" short nf thr full di~tane.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-12-13

= Washington Dee. I2--Scnor Cas-
trillo. representative of the Nicaraguan
fnsurrcctionists i'm this city, today re
ccivtd Il cablegram from General rs
trada. head of the revolutionIst move
ment, which declares that the reFotu~
tionsts are. strongly entrenched at
Rama. and that the forces of Presi-
dent Zelaya are two days march from
the city. The cablegram asserts that
revolutionary victory is certain. but
that following it the r"volutionists will
take no definite steps until their pro-
gram is approved by the American
state department. This is presumed to
refer especially To any decision that
may he made in the case Of President
Zelaya should the insurgents win. The
cablegram, as translated by Senor Cas-
trillo. follows:
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-12-13
D" FLYER SUFFERS
IN SUNDAY WRECK

Lincoln. Nab. Dcc, I2-Tht- beaver
Chi~as" ";eStbalind express on tn" t'hi-
cage, Burlington 4 Quincy rs3Er.4a4 Ma
derujIeI at Exeter, 30 miles from Lin
coin, this morning. Two passenger cars.
til" engine haggag" and mali ears lcft
IN track and TOPPED SIT their sides
Eight passengers were injured. ua-. So
veral%- The wreck occurred ri a point
whore TIL" burlington tracks cross thnSr
ri the Northwestern road The. s~stu~.-
has not been determined 4 relief train
with railroad officials and sHrs.ons Nas
sent fram Lincoln and the PASSENGERS
@er" transferred aud hrnugut hire