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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-14
DIED FIGHTING HIS GUNS.
Details of the Death Of Commander Nich
ola of the Monadn0cl.

Details of the Death Of Commander Nioh-
ola of the Monadnocl.
Manila, June 1.-THE funeral Of Cap
tain Henry Nichols. commander OF the
United States double-turreted monitor
Monadnock. who died from sunstrohe
Saturday. took place at Cavite with
appropriate naval ceremonies. The
officers OF the fleet were present, and
the flags on all the vessels were at
half-mast.
The sudden death of Captain Nichols
was particularly sad because 1t oc-
CURED just at the moment when the
result for which he had hoped and
worked for months was about to be re-
alized-the capture Of Paranaque and
Its occupation by the American forces
The Monadnock has been lying off Par
anaQue for two months past, under fire
from the rebels almost daily. The heat
here has been intense, and the officers
and men Of the monitor suffered great
ly. The commander In chief offered to
retire the ship from this trying duty
and replace her by another ship but
Captain Nichols preferred to remain.
declaring that he did not want to leave
lib post Until TaranaQ0e Iell ana the
coast from there to Cavite was cleared
of rebels.
The heat Saturday was most severe
and the monitor was engaged all day
In shelling the trenches at Paranaque
end the rebels fleeing south through
Las Pinas, and also watching the Amer
ican troops closing In upon the towns
Captain Nichols was overcome by the
heat at noon and retired to his cabin,
where he received frequent reports Of
the operators and gave directions for
several hours. He became much worse
at 3 O'Clock, lost consciousness and ex-
pired at in the afternoon. Several
hours before his death he expressed
qualification at the way events were
progressing. remarking to an officer:
I'VE have the rebels there at last"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-14
INSURGENTS ESCAPE,
Troops Do Not Reach Positions on Tim.
nrlnv Hiatt

Troops Do Not Reach Positions on Time
Owing to Heat
Washington. June 1.-THE following
has been received by the war depart
ment:
Manila, June n.-Terrlflc heat yes
terday did not permit troops to reach
positions at hours designated: enabled
majority of insurgents to escape in
scattered organizations south and west
ward during the evening and night.
Movement great success. however; enc
my disorganized and routed, suffering
heavy loss; troops resting today at Las
Pinas and Paranaque. Navy did ex-
csllent execution along shore of bay,
but many insurgtnt detachments re-
tired in that direction. protected by
presence OF women and children whom
they drove along with them. Our loss
four killed and some thirty wounded.
Report Of casualties later. Conservative
estimate OF enemy's loss. about 400.
"OTIS"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-14
TOWER HILL.

Miss Clara Thillen is entertaining
her cousin from Dyersville.
A few from here attended the enter
tainment and dance given under the
auspices of the Royal Neighbors at
Ryan, Friday evening A very pleas
ant time is reported.
The sociable at the Beatty home Fri
day evening was quite well attended.
Miss Alice Houlihan closed her term
of school, Friday, June 9th.
VIM. Nc Enany, Mrs. A. McEnany
and Mrs. j. j. McAreavy arrived home
from Woonsocket, South Dakota, Fri
day morning.
Miss Nellie Preston's school in thu
Duggan district closes next Friday
June 10th. Miss Preston will hold al
ice cream and cake sociable in the even
ing, for the benefit of the library funt
Martin Houlahan, Pete Kane ant
jim Williamson got left" Friday night
That wasn't the first ii me for Pete.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-14
EARLv11LE

E. III. Mullen is home from Iowa City,
where he graduated from the Law de-
partment of the State University of
Iowa.
Ed Rundell, of Sioux City, is visiting
at his fathers.
Many attended the ball game at Man.
chester Wednesday and Thursday to
see the Indians play.
Mrs. Joseph SimOns and daughter, of
Delaware, were in town Friday.
Doctor TObie spent the most of last
week at Mason City, attending the
Masonic gathering there.
| Geo. Dittmer was doing business In
town Saturday.
Thomas Cousins returned from the
west Saturday evening, after having
bought another farm in WinnsbagO
county.
Reese Merrlck was home over Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. q. Hersey returned
home Thursday night from Dekalb.
| III. Millen was visiting his sons here
Friday.
Miss Lillian Beach is visiting Miss
| Verga Foote
Carl Hohwieler is home from Chi.
cago. His studies at the art institute
are closed for time
w. I. Wood spent several days late
ly at his farm repairing damages done
by recent wind storms.
Frank and Henry Lillibridge and
Henry Box, of Greeley, attended the
Decoration services on Sunday.
George Schaller, and wife, of Man
chester, were here visiting on Sunday
| H. j. Van Fleet went to Sioux City
with stock again the first of last week.
X. L. Decoration services will be
held next Sunday, June l8.
| During the dry weather the last of
the week, the farmers cultivated their
fields of corn, which are looking quite
promising.
Arthur Davis new house is now en-.
closed, awaiting the plasterers.
| The foundation is completed for
| Perry Freeman's new house, which will
be built now.
The Odd Fellows Decoration day
was duly observed on Sunday, June IL.
Elaborate preparations were made for
the occasion, flowers and evergreens
being provided in abundance by the
Sisters of Rebecca. Services were held
at the hall, after which the members of
the lodge accompanied by visiting
brothers from Delhi, Greeley, and else,
where, marched to the cemetery. The
service there was opened by Mr.. New
comb, the chaplain of the order, after
which vocal music was given by the
local choirs. The Noble Grand, II. j.
VanFleet, introduced the Hon. +. p.
Seeds, the orator of the day, who gave
one Of the best addresses heard on
similar occasions. The audience was
highly pleased with the effort and
showed their appreciation of the same
by giving closest attention throughout.
After music the ceremony of decorating
the graves of deceased Odd Fellows
and Rebeccas.
Mrs. Geo. Staehle Jr., and Mrs. j. b.
Swinburne, went to Dubuque Sat,,r-
day.
Mrs. DIR. Parker has returned from
Manchester, where she attended her
mother, who has been quite sick.
Mr.. Bundy and family, Of Oneida,
attended the Decoration services Sun
day.
Children's Day was suitably observed
in the Congregational church on Sun
day, where suitable program was
carried out Many could not obtain
admittance on account of the large
audience inside.
Effle Rogers has been very siok the
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-14

Wabbly on the Philippine Question.
The esteemed Des Moines Leader
thinks that the Republican is "wabbly
on the Philippine question" We think
30 too. This paper has not made up
Its mind what ought to be done in that
part of the world. 1t has not the power
to look that far into the future.-Cedar
Rapids Republican.
1t is by no means discreditable for a
newspaper, or any person for that mat
ter, to frankly admit lack of knowl-
edge or information sufficient to form
q belief as to what is best for this
country to do with the Philippine
Islands.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-14
BoERs TO FORCE A FIGHT.
German Writers Anticipate Trouble
the TransYaal.

the Transvaal.
Berlin, June 10.-The summing up Of
German opinion on the Transvaal en-
h1oglio is this: Great Britain needs
sons months for preparation; then the
Uitlanders' rights will be defined hy
force of arms. Most writer's believe
that the Beers will never willingly &C.
cept demands which. II granted, would
mean eventually British preponderance
In the Transvaal
The conflict Of Boer and Briton causes
especial tension in this country by rea-
son OF the widespread superstition that
IN some way. as consequence of the
Anglo-Gernan agreement relative to
South Africa. Germany has concern
In the Transvaal question which does
not and cannot appear on the surface,
London. June lO.-The Westminster
Gazette says rumor is current from
q well-informed source that 1t has been
proposed in responsible quarter that
the United States mediate between
Great Britain and the Transvaal 1t is
added that the suggestion is being con-
si6srsd and ut is even not improbable
that such mediation may DO underta-
ken"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-14
Eurioua Storms.

The season of 1899 will long be re-
membered for its terrible wind, rain
and electrical storms. Monday even
ing one of the worst of the season
swept over southern Minnesota and
the central portion of Wisconsin. The
meager reports in the yesterday morn
ing papers estimate that the number of
killed will run up into the hundreds.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-14

Hon. John d. Long, Secretary of the
Navy, is the author of very notable
contribution to the forthcoming (June)
number of Frank Leslie's Popular
Monthly, now giant among the ten
cent magazines. 1t is entitled "The
Building of the New Navy and is
illustrated with nearly forty elaborate
pictures and official plans. showing
types of all the classes Of United States
war vessels, from the torpedo boats and
destroyers to the most formidable first
class battleship, such as the new Maine,
the kearsarge and the kentucky. In
the course of this elaborate and com
prehensive paper, Secretary Long re-
views, in most appreciative manner,
the work of his distinguished predecess-
ors in otlice-Secreties Hunt, Chandler,
Whitney, Tracy and Herbert-whose
efficient and patriotic energy in the
building of the new navy led up to the
glorious results contaminated under
the present administration.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-14
Commencement Topics.

(FrOm the st. Joseph lMo.) News.)
The sweet girl graduates at Atchison
talked about the Kansas steer, Kansas
corn, Kansas people and Kansas things.
The Topeka girl talked about 1.-THE
Last of the Tudors," "Ships That Pass
in the Night, ""Silent Forces, ""Whither
Goest Thou ?" aThe Great Art of Life
and Achilles Heel" They may teach
"higher IDEALS at Topeka, but Atchison
is head on common sense.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-14
Rigo and CLARA Go 10 China,

London, June ia dispatch to The
Daily Telegraph from Cairo says that
Janos Rigo. the gyDsy musician who
eloped with Princess de Caraman and
Chimay. and who 1t was recently re-
ported had died OF the plague at Alex
andria, has gone to China with the
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-14
Qbe democrat.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE IA, 1889.
oeEiolAL PAPER OF CRY AND COUNTY

The Commercial Travellers League
had representatives appear before the
Industrial Commission at Washington
on June 9Th to devise means to cOun-
teract the baneful influence of the
trusts upon their business. In 1885,
when the commercial travellers were not
riding to Canton on passes furnished
by Mark Hanna, they were going about
the country taking orders conditional
upon the election of Mr.. Mckinley
The next time there is a struggle be-
tween mankind and money they will
probably know enough to keep on
humsnity's side OF the question.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-14
.,oubt the Beer Trust story,

Milwaukee. June 12.-Milwaukee
brewers say there is nothing In the story
Of the billion dollar beer trust. or If
there is they know nothing about It,
The sources Of the original story, they
say, cause them to doubt its truth. and
In any event the Milwaukee brewers
have nothing to DO with II.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-14
Fourth of july Excursions

On account of Independence Day,
July 4th. the Chicago Great Western
Ry. will sell round trip excursion
tickets to all points on its lines within
9 distance of two hundred miles at one
fare for the round trip. Tickets will
be on sale July 1, 2, 8 Il 4th and are
good returning until July 9th inclusive.
Further information can be obtained
from any Agent maple Leaf Route
24W3
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-14
Manchester Markets
All America by Counties.

The Greater America Exposition has
provided the greatest variety of novel
ties, curios and industries, for the Ex-
position beginning at Omaha July LIST,
and ending November LIST, 1899, that
has neither been excelled nor approach
ed In modern times, and desire to add
to this collection the greatest exhibit
of Agricultural products ever shown in
the corn belt.
To accomplish this in the shortest
possible time it offers S2O,OOO.OO to
counties which will participate in
making exhibits. The exhibits are
open to all counties in the United
States under the liberal rules made by
the Exposition Management.
Tie premium money offered for Col
lectlve County, Agricultural, Flori.
cultural and horticultural Exhibits
will be as follows:
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-14
past week,

past week.
According to their usual custom, the
w. 9. I. u, of Iowa, of this place, sent
100 beautiful bouquets to the inmates
of the Eldora reform school.
Many attended the services at the
poor farm on Friday.
Miss Minerva Bateman has return
ed to her home at Delaware.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-14
LIST OF PREMIUM

All counties competing for above
premiums must secure space for their
respective exhibits by June 2Sth and
have part of the same in place before
July 1st, 1899. Exhibits to be main
tanned throughout the Exposition.
Any county maintaining collective
exhibit throughout the entire time of
the Exposition and failing to be placed
as winner, will be entitled to cash
award of $3.50, if deemed worthy by
Awarding Committee.
All space free. Application for same
to be made to
J.B. KITCHEN, Supt.,
JAMES WALSH, Asst. Supt.,
Paxton Hotel, Omaha, Nebraska.
Girl Wanted.
ENQUIRE at the Clarence House. 24wl
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-14
ILL. CENT. LOW RATES

Epworth League Convention, Indian
apolis, July 2O-23.
On account of the Biennial Conven-
ton International Epworth League, at
Indianapolis, Ind, July 20-23, the ILL
nois Central will sell round trip tickets
from all points in Iowa, Minnesota and
South Dakota, at rate of only
One Fare Plus $1,000
for the round trip. Tickets limited to
July oath, with privilege of extension
until August goth, by paying Joint
Agency fee of SO cents, and depOsiting
ticket on or before July oath.
For further information and advertis-
ing circulars address the undersigned.
j. +. MERRY,
A. G. p. A.. Ill. Cent. X. r.,
S4w8 Dubuque, Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-14
Farm for Sale.

The Clark farm. consisting of 200 acres Of cul
1t is located about 9 miles south east OF
Manchester on the Delhi road. For particulars
address or call on Bronson Il Carr. Manchester
Iowa
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-14

A woman wants man for husband, one
with life energy, courage. "(iirls. II yoi, get
one without these good qualities, give him
Rocky Mountain Tea. Twill do the business
Smiths Pharmacy and Gregg 4 Ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-14

SMOKE San Mateo &c Cigars. Strictly pure
and absolutely free from artificial flavor.
l5u d. b. BRIGGS, Mfg.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-14

have got a patent devise for cleaning chin
neys. II you want yours cleaned leave order.
for me at Heth Browns or Graham & Sons.
also DO All kinds of mason work and white wash
Ing, build chlmneys and csterns and do repairs
All work warranted to give satisfaction.
ST. JOHN T0SVSIEE
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-14
HOUSE TO r
Horses Wanted.

A few good horses for eastern markets, must
be sound and In good condition. Enquire at my
place on Union street in Manchester.
s9tf I. w. ROBINSON
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-14
Use Aunt Marys Picking Vinegar. ysw5

Rocky Mountain Tea not simply a laxative.
It's a wonderful remedy for every kind of ache,
constipation, indigestion. bad blood.@Smiths
Pharmacy and Gregg h Ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-14
Phone 1872

John, If you were a woman. you'd know as
know and all other women know. that Rocky
Mountain Tea is the greatest blessing woman
ever had: 80 cents Smiths Pharmacy and
Gregg Il Ward
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-14

WIND MILL INSURANCE. Insure wind
mills against fire. tightening or wind Call on
or drop me card and Will cali on you.
Mw9 A. IL. MCGREw,
Manchester, Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-14

CYCLONE INSl1RANCE.-I will Insure all
KINDS Of property against wind storms for less
than one half tho price of old linz Insurance.
24w2 A. II. MCGREw.
Manchester, Iowa,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-14
CLIP This List

out Of the paper. check off
your wants, bring it to the
Plumber Store, and you will
find your shopping much
easier. We dare say that
you will also find a saving to
your credit.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-14
Notice!

Notice!
The annual meeting of the Manchester
Cemetery Association. will be held this WED
nesdayl evening June "a. 1899. at the office OF
r, w. Thrill. b, ii, KELLER.
24wl President
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-14
hH l.ss Vi IAa.E. RAIN.

Excursion Tickets for the Following Meet
ings and Conventions Will be Sold by all
Agents OF the b.. &. Il. Il N. Ry. ut Rate One
Fare Plus 81 for the Round Trip.
st. Louis, Mo.
Annual Meeting OF Elks, June 20 to
%. Tickets on sale June 10 and 20.
good until June "a.
Detroit, Mich.
Convention United Society of Chris
tian Endeavor, July to 10. Tickets on
sale July 3 to s inclusive, good until
July 10. Extension of time to August
10 will be granted upon payment OF so
cts. additional.
Richmond, Va.
Natl. Convention Baptist Young
Peoples Union of America. July ID to
49, Tickets on sale July 10 to IL inclu-
sive, good until July 81. Extension Of
time to August Is will be granted upon
payment of so OTIS.
Information regarding rates, time
of trains, ETC., may be secured from
any agent Of the b., G. r. & N. Ry, or
by addressing
J.MoRroN, G. p. eta.
Cedar Rapids, Ia.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-14
Very Cheap Tickets

Are on sale daily at all ticket Offices of the Chi
cage Great Western BY. to points In Oregon
British Columbia, Idaho and Montana. A good
opportunity to travel cheaply. Consult any
Agent, Chicago Great Western Ry. for rates
time tables, etc. or address. f. H. Lord, General
Pass. d Ticket Agent. 1l3 Adams St. Chicago.
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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-14
CLASS ID.
insanity of chas. L. Graham


Saturday, June 10, 1899.
Board met az per adjournment.
Members all present.
Yesterdays proceedings read and approved
Petition to remit all 1898 taxes on lots s and q,
block l, First Northern Add. Colesburg, Iowa as,
sessed against Mrs. j, II. Werman is granted, she
being unable to contribute to the public revenue.
Petition OF A. H. Middleton to refund amount
enormously assessed him for the year ls9, is
granted.
Petition of w. C. Mason to refund poll tax for
the year 1897 is granted, it being erroneous
sessment
Petition of August Philip for the remission of
taxes is granted, he being unable to contribute To
the public revenue.
Petition of Mrs. Matte Martin to remit taxes on
lot 10 sub-div. sw and sla NV 2s 50, 3, in Man
chester il granted, she being unable to contribute
| to the public revenue.
| Petition of Sdona Hosford to refund taxes for
the years 1886 s7-9S to the amount of six dollars
and fifty cents t$65U) is granted, 1t being al err
| rOneous assessment.
Petition Of Vim. F. Knapp to remit taxes as.
sessed to him for the year 1885 is granted, he he
Petition of Livingston " Williamson to remit
| taxes an account Of loss by fire is granted,
Petition of Reed " Perie to remit taxes on nc
count of loss BY IRE IL granted, as amended
Petition of NJ D. Hutson for remission of taxes
s not granted.
Petition of Hugh Clemans ct al for the re.
mission of school house tax in the Intepenicn,
District of Pleasant Hill, Richland township il
| not granted.
Petition of Stephen Hebron is not granted
Petition of ID w Barr is continued for the Ger.
tifcate of assessor,
Petition Of James Mcfarland for remission of
taxes is continued
Petition of James Mitchell TO refund dog tax is
continued.
Petition of X p. Bolsngcr to refund dog tax
/ Ia continued
Petition of Jennie Jones to refund taxes Ms.
sessed against her for the year 1897 is granted
che being unable to contribute to the public
revenue
Petition of j. d. Smith to remit taxes for the
year 1888 Is granted, he being unable to contribute
to the public revenue.
Petition Of II. Bockenstedt for the privilege
OF nring ms cattleway the first bridge east OF
the petitioner to be held responsible for all dam
age caused by reason of said use.
Resolved that the sum of five hundred dollars
O0O he transferred from the poor fund to the
poor appropriation.
Resolved that there be transferred from the
dog fund to the county fund, the amount of eigh,
hundred dollars ($s0O.O0)
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-14

Resolved that Il. IL. Chapel he employed to
ONCE for $500 and superintendent Office for
81? 90. All to be done in n workmanlike manner,
to be approved by the Board OF Supervisors or two
members thereof.
Minutes read and approved.
On motion the Board adjourned nutil Saturday,
June II, 80.
II. 4. STETSON, $. p. CARTER,
Auditor. Chm Board sup.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-14

E. III. Mullen is home from Iowa City,
where he graduated from the Law de-
partment of the State University of
Iowa.
Ed Rundell, of Sioux City, is visiting
~ J., to- n<b - =
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-11-02
GEN. YOUNG IS Advancing
Experiencing Many Difficult
ties on the March.
LAGUNA DE BAY RAN AGROUNl
The Boat Was Fired Upon by q Party
of Insurgents Bearing white Flag
Gen. Bates Ordered South.

Manila, Oct. 3l.-General Young,
with the infantry, is advancing upon
Cabanatuan under difficulties. The
country is furrowed with rivers and
deep ravines, the bridges over which
have been destroyed; the mud is deep,
rations are short, and the Transports.
ton of supplies has been delayed by
low water, and the poor condition of
the roads. There are sufficient stores,
however, to keep the brigade. The in
surgents for long time have lived off
the country, impoverishing it. The
American horses are not yet accus-
toned to the native grass and long
bullock train left San Fernando carry
ing hay for the cavalry.
The Spaniards report that there are
no insurgents at Cabanatuan. The
gunboat Laguna de Bay dispersed a
force of rebels who were engaged in
constructing trenches beyond Santa
Rosa. The boat was fired upon by q
party of insurgents bearing white
flag. She is now aground.
Numbers of Chinese are coming to
Angeles from Tarlac, paying the insur.
gents for the privilege. 1t is reported
that Aguinaldo and the Filipino con-
gress are still at Tarlac.
There are about 5000 insurgents be-
fore Angeles. They have been quiet
for the past week.
Two thousand rebels are at Bamban,
five miles to the north.
General Bates has been recalled from
San Fernando, and ordered to sail for
the southern islands as soon as posi-.
BILE.