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The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1916-01-15
Thrilling Story Of Long Fight
Against Great Odds.
.IREiCHERY OF THE FRENCH
Chaplain TheophiIus @. Stewards New
Volume on Uprising In santo Do
mingo Describes Bravery of Former
Slaves and How They Finally Won
Their Freedom.
By JOHN E. BRUCE GRIT"

By JOHN e. BRUCE GRIT"
Chaplain Theophilus G. Steward, pro-
fessor of history at Wilberforce uni
versity, writes entertainingly in his
book entitled 1.-THE Haitian Revolution
Q791-1SO4, or Side Lights on the
French Revolution" This book con-
tains a thrilling description Of that
unique struggle by which handful of
slaves in Santo Domingo transformed
themselves into free men and created
the republic Of Haiti
It details the life Of that remarkable
genius Toussaint l. Overture. 1t shows
many illustrious men and martyrs to
the cause Of liberty. It shows deter
mined people fighting against armies
which disregard all laws Of civilized
warfare, tyrants who drown prisoners
and devote women and children to the
murderous fangs Of famished blood
hounds 1t shows humane Toussaint
EOuverture captured through treach-
cry. 1t finally shows an avenging Des.
salines, equal to all atrocities and de-
posterity so save my country
have just finished reading this book,
and cannot find words sufficiently
strong in which to commend 1t. DR..
Steward in writing 1t has rendered a
distinct service to the race and has
given us history of Haiti to date
which will be valuable book Of refer
ence to the student and researcher.
The Army and Navy Register says
Of it. mo more interesting book has
been written than this of Chaplain
Steward on the revolution which con-
verted the colony Of Santo Domingo
into the republic Of Haiti, described
by the author as one Of the most in
teresting movements Of modern times"
Chaplain Steward has consulted nu-
merous authorities Of Haitian, Ameri-
can and French origin.
The book is valuable as a contribu-
tion to history, and the text embodied
In some fourteen chapters is accompa-
MED by portraits Of leaders and a use
full map. Notable is the thrilling de-
scription of the unique struggle by
which a handful of slaves created the
republic of Haiti. 1t is quite evident
that Chaplain Steward has devoted
much time and thought, intelligent re-
search and discriminating selection In
the preparation of this history. which
with all its veracity has the engaging
quality of romance.
Now that Haiti Is again very much
in the public eye and its future is
hanging I'm the balance as IA result OF
internal disorders, due very largely to
outside Interference, this book should
hold some interest for those who would
know the truth and especially what
manner of man the Haitian H. He
has been maligned and misrepresented
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1916-01-15

for many years by white writer's who
have visited his country, accepted his
hospitality and preferred 10 distort
the truth about him.
DR.. Steward, looking at him through
the eyes Of a Negro, paints him as he
Is, faults and all, and reveals him TO
us In his true character-that Of a
man who Is neither worse nor better
than the average Of humankind.
hope that it viii find place in the
libraries of every home among our
people who would know something of
this struggling little republic and Of
the heroic efforts Of the men who
made it possible
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1916-01-15
ATTY. FRANCIS TO SPEAK.

Atty. w. T. Francis of St. Paul has
been invited to address the Mems
Club of the German thodist Church
at their dinner at the church on Jan.
18th This is an exceptional honor
accorded Mr.. Francis. This Club has
the reputation of having heard many
of the leading men in public life.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1916-01-15

"a Poor Stuff. rsg.g ryg-7 !.
Il zee that Jones has failed. Bias hs
any assetsT
Nothing Of any value; the inventory
which he fled with his petition IN
bankruptcy shows he had go wedding
presents. Brooklyn Citizen. = I
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1916-01-15
PRESIDENT REFUSES TO
APPOINT NEGRO.

President Wilson refused to appoint
Negro as recorder of deeds of the
District of Columbia. He informed
Bishop Walters the Democratic leader
this week. Many Negroes have held
this position, but the President says
that the Senate would not confirm
Negro. ..- ...a. .....
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1916-01-15

gan, District Of Columbia; j. r. Rob
inson, Pennsylvania; G. e. Morris.
New Jersey; G.. II. Sims. New York;
A. A. Calvin, Virginia; M. w. Vaughn.
New Jersey; N. B. Dodson. New York:
w. Fl. Taylor. District Of Columbia.
and ]. e. Churchman. New Jersey.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1916-01-15
Well Known inventors Of Our Race.

Well Known inventors Of Our Race.
Granville T. Woods and Elijah Nc.
Coy are among the best known in
ventors Of the colored race. There have
been issued to Mr.. Mccoy twenty-eight
patents from the United States patent
Office for his inventions Of various
kinds, and Mr.. Woods is widely known
for his success in inventing telephone
and telegraph appliances. for which
there is n large demand. . p.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1916-01-15
OLDEST NEGRO COMEDIAN
DIES.

Samuel Lucas, aged IS, died at his
home in New York City, this week.
He was the oldest Negro comedian
and had appeared on the stage during
past so years.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1916-01-15

Persistence Of Miss Lydia 3. conIey.
Miss Lydia b. Conley. an Indian wo.
man Of Kansas City, Mo, was recently
admitted to practice before the United
States supreme court. Mis- ConIey h
member o. the Wyandotts tribe.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-05-04
CELEBRATE THEIR
SILVER WEDDING

MIR. and Mrs. P. c. Knudsen cele-
brated their 25th wedding anniver-
sary at their home nine miles south
west of Extra yesterday. A Large tent
had been erected for the occasion
near the home where a dinner was
served 4140 invited guests, and
all report a most delightful time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Knudsen were mar
ried in Shelby county May 3. 1891
and went to farming near Jackson
vile, where they remained several
years, later they moved to Audubon
county and five years ago moved to
the farm where the celebration was
held yesterday. They are the proud
and happy parents of five children,
Mrs Albert Wilson. of Extra, Charles,
Esther, Edna and Lena, all of whom
were present but Edna, who is a stu
dent in a college in Minnesota. Other
relatives Of this estimable couple
are Charles Larsen, of Casey, David,
John and Mrs. H. A. Hansen, of Ex-
ira and Albert Larsen of Harlan; all
of whom were present.
Relatives who were unable to at
tend were Lewis Larsen, of Toledo,
Ohio; Tom Knudsen, of Modesto, Cal;
and sister at Nevada, Iowa.
The afternoon was spent in a So
cial way and many pleasant recol-
lections of the past were recalled.
A. P. Hansen and A. P. Petersen, OF
Extra made a few remarks that were
highly appreciated by everyone.
Mr.. and Mrs. Knudsen are splendid
folks and by their sterling worth of
character have made many close
friends, all of whom Join with the Re-
publican in wishing that they might
live to enjoy their golden wedding.
BY hard work and careful manage
ment they have been able to accumu-
late enough of this worlds goods to
live comfortably and to educate their
children.
AS a token OF the esteem In which
they were held by their neighbors
and friends. they we're presented q
number Of useful presents including
q china closet and silverware.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-05-04
HELD INTERESTING MEETING

The Household Economics depart
ment of the Columbian club met with
Mrs. Viewer on Tuesday afternoon.
This being the last meeting of the
year, reportS were listened to and new
officers elected. g.. 4 49,,
Miss Hunt as been one of the very
best chairmen the club has had. Ev-
cry meeting has been q success and
the years program carried out.
The secretary reported eleven new
members. This makes fffty three &C.
tive members In the department which
10 over half the membership of the
entire club. This shows marked in
terest In the work and q great credit
TO the chairman. . g..
The treasurer reported nice little
|snm cleared from the parcel post sale
md cook book sale. The bird houses
prizes were also paid by this depart
ment. 50 ..
The following officers were elected
ChAifmen ,-..--..---..sr.-. MrE. Kerberg
V1Co CnAiEmeA S..-..,.-.--.... Mr.. Viewer
Sec. and Treas. ..-.......---.. Mrs.. Carter
Director ............ Mrs. n. n. McLefan
The department I. anticipates the
same enthusiastic interest In the work
next year that has been shown in the
past. -. ta-. p,
After adjournment q, social hour
was enjoyed and dainty refreshments
served. n
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-05-04
IN THE RACE FOR
COUNTY RECORDER

George Jensen announced himself
as a candidate for County Recorder
on the Republican ticket through the
columns of this paper last week. Mr..
Jensen has been a resident of this
community about twenty years and
is so we'll known that it would be
useless for US to say much concern
ing him. He worked on the farm
many years and later worked in the
general store of Chris Olsen. He then
went to work in the store at Fiscus
where he remained until he was Sc
lected as one of the rural mail car
riers from the post office here. and
which position he filled with credit
and with entire satisfaction to the
patrons of his route. He is amply
qualified to fill the position to which
he aspires and il he is nominated AT
the primary which Is to be held June
5th. he will make a good race in the
election which comes in November.
He asks that his friends throughout
the county give him their support at
the primaries.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-05-04
FIRST VISIT no AUDUBON
SINCE THE YEAR 1880

C. H. Wilde. Of Amsterdam, N. Y.
and George Clark, Of Gloversville,
N. y, accompanied BY their wives
reached this city Tuesday and expect
to remain for q week or ten days az
guests at the home Of c. H. Wilde and
family.
C. H. Wilde IL q brother of VIM.
Wilde, who was the father of our
townsman, G. H. Wilde, manager OF
the Central Iowa Produce Company.
He came here ct an early date and
remained until his death which oc-
residence here his brother G. H. VIII
de, (the gentleman who IL here now)
came to visit him in the year 1873.
Audubon was then nothing more than
q prairie and the town had just been
thrown open to investors. Mr.. Wilde
thought some Of investing In some of
the railroad land. but after thinking
the matter over concluded It was too
far west and that the country would
never amount to any thing. In 1886
he made another visit to Audubon
and that was his last visit until this
week. In conversation with him yes
terday he stated that Audubon was
one OF the prettiest towns he had ever
been In and said he regretted that he
did not invest in land here when he
had the opportunity. .....
The two gentlemen and their wives
have been on . three months tour of
the west. They spent month or
more on the coast after making an
extended stay In California during
the winter months. They are enroute
home but hope to be here at least q
week or ten days. He IL so delighted
with the progress Audubon has made
that he almost wishes he had cast his
lot in Audubon instead Of remaining
in the east.
Mr.. Clark Ia the owner and man
ager of q large glove factory in his
home town and 10 enjoying his trip
immensely. He. too, il delighted
with Audubon and the splendid farm
ing country we have here in the west.
This 10 his first visit here. but he in
sists that II will not be his last. Both
gentlemen are busy business men and
1t il distinct treat to visit with them.
The Republican 10 pleased to acknow-
ledge having had q visit from them.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-05-04
AUDUBON PEOPLE INJURED
IN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT

An automobile load of Audubon
people were ditched near Anita last
Friday morning. E. Reed was driving
his car and Mrs. Reed, Mrs. Chas.
Wolf, Mrs. Frank Johnson and Mrs.
Henry Leach occupied he car with
him. They were enroute to Anita to
attend the Atlantic District conven-
ton of the Womans Foreign Mission
seven-thirty in the morning and eX-
pected to reach Anita in time for the
morning program. Everything went
well until they reached point about
twelve miles southeast of Extra
where there is large hill and a dan
gerous corner. Mr.. Reed had driven
the car down the hill successfully
but at the foot of the hill there is
quite a curve and a large culveri.
For some reason or other the steering
gear failed to perform its usual du-
ties just about the time he reached
the culvert and the car went into the
ditch and rolled down a thirty foot
embankment.
Mrs. Wolf, who occupied the front
seat was thrown through the wind
shield and sustained several bad cuts
in her head, while Mr.. Reed was
caught beneath the steering wheel
both however were able to free them
selves from the machine. Mrs. Reed
Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Leach were
thrown clear of the machine down
the embankment and sustained only
slight bruises.
AS soon as the occupants of the
car regained consciousness they went
to the home of Carl Wesack where
they were given splendid care and at
tention for which everyone was truly
grateful. Mr.. Wesack took the wom-
en- folks to Extra where DR.. Fulton
attended to their wounds. In the
meantime Frank Johnson went to
the scene of the accident and assisted
Mr.. Reed in getting his car back to
town which had been taken from the
ditch by farmers In the immediate
neighborhood.
Another car load of Audubon folks
who were In Rev. Glddens' car and
were In the lead, but did not know
Of the accident until informed by 9
neighbor who had been telephoned ia
stop them. They Immediately turned
back and assisted in whatever way
they could. They had concluded to
return to Audubon, but those in the
Reed car insisted that they continue
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-05-04
NOW HAVE TWENTY
HOUR ELECTRIC SERVICE

Beginning with the first of May,
the Audubon County Electric Com
pany inaugurated schedule whereby
Audubon and Extra are to have q
twenty hour electric service. The cur
rent will be turned on at FIVE o'clock
in the morning and will continue un-
It'll one o'clock at night. This will
give the patrons an opportunity of
motors and will enable
them to use the power during the
day time. This is something that Au-
dubon has needed for q long time,
and the manager Of the company, Mr..
Utter, informs US that as soon as
practicable twenty-four hour sched-
ule will be put into operation.
The company has also secured the
contract to do the water pumping for
the city. BY this new arrangement,
B. L. Darnold will be able to devote
all of his time to seeing that the
peace and quiet of the city is not dis
turbed or broken. He has held the
position of city marshall and pump
master for several years, but the de-
mand for water has increased so rap
idly during the last few months
that it required two men to run the
pumping station. The electric COM
pany can do the work for less money
than the city since 1t required two ad-
ditional men on the pay roll.
Mr.. Darnold will soon don a splin-
ter-new uniform and will patrol the
streets during the day time. He
thinks that the uniform will make
him feel dressed up" but he says
that 1t will be relief to him as he
had been at the pumping station al
most twenty years and is entitled to
a new suit Of clothes. Mr.. Darnold
contracted severe case Of rheuma-
tism years ago, and physicians advis-
ed that he ought to get out Of doors
more and it is hoped that he will be
able to get some relief now that he
will be able to bask In the sunshine
every day of the year.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-05-04
FIRST M. Il. CHURCH

The rain Of last Sunday kept many
from Sunday school and church, but
let US do our best this Sunday. Sum
day school at 10 q. m. A number OF
new scholars Easter Sunday and sew
eral more last Sunday. Now IL q good
time to enroll In the Sunday school.
Sermons at IL q. m. and D. m.
You are invited to come and worship
with US. s..
Epworth League at p. m. Come
to the League services. The midweek
service each Wednesday evening.
Melville Center Sunday school at
Q p. m. and preaching at 8 p. m.
Jackson Giddens, Pastor.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-05-04
WILL SHIP REMAINS
TO AUDUBON SATURDAY

Mrs. Simon Hansen received a
telegram from Biloxi, Miss, this
morning, announcing the death of
her mother Mrs. D. w. Matthias which
occurred last evening. The remains
will be shipped to Audubon and are
expected to arrive Saturday morning
over the Northwestern. Funeral SER
vices will be Sunday afternoon and
interment made in Maple Grove Gene
terry. "
The deceased was q resident of this
city many years and her old friends
and acquaintances will regret to hear
of her DEATH. Mrs. Hansen has the
sympathy Of the people of Audubon
in her grief which follows SO closely
on the death of her father, who died
q little over q year ago.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-05-04
ANNUAL ELECTION

Regular meeting Of the Womans
club at. Watts hall, Wednesday, May
10th, begins promptly at $3.50.
Election Of officers and reports will
constitute the business of the after
noon.
The subject for discussion is "Wom-
ans Suffrage'--a good speaker will
present the topic which will be freely
discussed from the floor. Bring ques-
lions for the question box. Program
will begin at $3.50 p. m. A full at
tendance Is desired.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-05-04
ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY SAT.

The Home talent Vaudeville will
be repeated Saturday evening because
the demand for seats for Wednesday
evening was greater than the supply
without overcrowding the opera
house.
All who want an evening Of enter
tainment and at the same time help
buy the new Automobile fire truck
for Audubon should spend twenty five
cents for ticket and attend the vau-
deville.
Five shows in one. Every seat In
the house twenty i've cents, except
the two front rows which will be sold
to children at ten cents. Reserve your
seats now-no extra charge.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-05-04
COssON MAKES STATEMENT
ON ROAD QUESTION

II stand for local option on the
road question" said Attorney General
Cosson at Des Moines yesterday. II
have always held that the question
Of road building was local in charac-
ter and that II should be left to the
people OF each community to determ-
Inc the kind Of roads they desired.
Those who pay for the roads certain
IL should have the privilege of de-
termining the kind OF roads they wish
And that right should be unre-
strained" &.
Mr.. Cosson made the statement OF
his position. ON the road question In
answer to critics who are circulating
the report that he il an advocate OF
paved roads only.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-05-04
their journey and attend the conven-

their journey and attend the conven-
ton. e. ~.- f. gn.i
1t was indeed fortunate that no one
was killed for had the car fallen on
them it might have proved fatal. The
car was quite badly damaged but af-
ter securing a new front wheel, and
"a ew-other repairs, Mr.. Reed was
able to run the car back to Audubon.
At the time of going to press to-
day, Mrs. Wolf is considerably better
and there is no fear now but that
she will soon recover. 1t was at first
feared that she had been injured in
ternally, but happily that was not the
case.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-05-04
TOWNSHIP CAUCUsEs

A caucus Of the Republicans OF
Melville township will be held at Mel
vile Center Friday night May 18th
at $500 o'clock for the purpose OF
selecting delegates to the county con-
vention, to nominate township
ticket and to transact such other bus
mess as may properly come before It,
Walter Hoyt, Com.
The Republicans of Greeley town.
ship are requested to meet at the cen.
ter school house on Tuesday evening
May 9Th for the purpose Of selecting
candidates for township ticket to be
placed ON the primary ballot in June
Fred Reynolds. Com.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-05-04
PASTORS TO MAKE ADDREss

Rev. Lyles. Of Manning will make
an address on the suffrage question
before the Womans club at Watts hall
on the afternoon Of Wednesday, May
10th. The program will begin prompt
ly at $3.50. Rev. Giddens, Of this city
will follow the address and lead in
the discussion. Both men and women
are invited to hear these men discuss
this important subject.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-05-04
FRANK THOMPSON FOUND DEAD

Word reached Audubon the fore
part Of the week that Frank Thomp-
son. q former resident here was
found dead in a barn near Panora.
The discovery was not made until
supper time Tuesday evening, when
members of the household went to
call him for supper. It Is thought
that death was due to heart trouble.
We were unable to get any further
particulars, but his old time friends
here will be grieved to learn Of his
untimely death. The deceased was
about fifty years of age.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-05-04
is NOT ILLEGAL

The idea has become prevalent In
some circles that 1t is violation Of
law to write check for less than a
dollar. This is not true. There was
a law, passed by the federal govern
.ment Immediately after the war,
which made it an offence to issue pri-
vate currency for less than dollar,
but 1t was not intended soeAnd new
Ter did apply to personal checks. A
man has q perfect right to write a
check for as small an amount as he
chooses, providing he has the money
in the bank to pay 1t. r..
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-05-04
SOME GOOD SEED CORN

Have for sale some good 1914 seed
corn. Has been tested at home and
in Reinemund's tester which was
done scientifically and both tests
proved practically 100 per cent
strong. II you want good seed corn
see F. d. Searles.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-05-04
BUYS PURE BRED

PULLED ANGUS OOW
A joint pure bred polled Angus
sale was held at Omaha recently.
Miles Gardner Of Greeley township,
who Ii q raiser Of pure bred PEELED
Angus cattle, attended this sale, and
from the Breeders Gazette we learn
that he was successful In purchasing
q very fine COW for which he paid
S5l5. This animal will make a, very
valuable aquisition to his already hne
herd of Polled Angus cattle. Over
115 head of cattle were sold at the
Omaha sale, bringing an average q
$461. Mr.. Gardper at this sale sold
one of his pure rcd bulls for q good
price. .
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-05-04
FOR BRIDE TO BE

The Misses Mildred Buck and Dora
Clark win give shower at the home
Of the formers parents, Mr.. and Mrs,
q. n. Buck tomorrow, (Fridayl even
ing In honor Of Miss Ruth Watson,
who % 20 be married IN the near m
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-05-04
PASTURE FOR RENT

have about IS acres of blue grass
pasture for rent. See e. F. johnson,
Audubon. Ia, or phone No. IS. 1872
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-05-04
ARE YOU INTERESTED. IN NEW
N. STYLES?

Then be sure to read Mrs. Bottom
ley's articles ON summer fashions in
today's issue Of the Republican.