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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-13

Lincoln, Neb., .11.-Judge Frost
in the district court has granted in be-
half of Gertrude King an INDUCTION
preventing the parents of her dead
husband, Clarence King, from remoy-
ing his body from the cemetery re-
'ceiying vault and taking it to Illinois
for burial. The, widow asserts that
when her husband became Ill his par
ents took him to their home ana re.
fused to allow her to visit him, q laok
upeA Als eauA 8AAn-hh ~. J..
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-13
DEFEAT FOR BRITISH.
General Gatacre Admits Meeting
with Severe Reverse.
HE WAS MlsLED BY THE GUIDES.

While tho Number CT Killed and Wound
cd IL Not Large. Nearly 600 Men Arc
Reported Missing and Were Probably
Taken ri.oners-Ihc Iii aster Would
Have Hec.. Mo,c Exs, Nv. bat for the
Goo, VI ort rt.e 10, in ARTILLERY.
London, Dee. LITTLE British forces
in south Africa have met with signal
defeat This sensational news was
officially announced from the war of
flee at midnight, General Gatacre ad,
hitting that he had met with serious
reverse in an attack on Stormberg, in
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-13

McKinley's plan for the destruction
OF thes greenbscks .ewil deceive no
one or at least no one who
is capable Of ordinary thinking.
The green back is 9 legal tender and the
scarce money schemers want to get
rid of 1t just the same as they do the
legal tender silver dollar. Mckinley
says.pass 9 law, impopnding all green,
backs for which gold has cen paid by
the gov eminent, until someone wants
> to=exchange geid.fof such greenbacks,
in order to get them back into circula-
ton sgsi9a Anyone at any time can I'M
der. existing tatutes deposit gold in the
United States treasury and receive
therefor golda certificates equally as
useful | fox '9rEs, money purposes as either
gold or greenbacks, What object
could anyone have.in asking for green
backs instead of gold cer5i fcates if
they desire paper instead of metal
money. The prop osed law will require
the government to pay gold for green
backs and then be prevent ed from,
using the greenbacks to pay govern
ment obi igations. And to support
this scheme and make it successful, the
secretary Of the treasury is to be spec
Tally empowered to sell bonds. 1t is
more than pr obable that the American
people will require an object lesson to
open their eyes on these que stions. If
the presidents scheme becomes the law
of the land, what is there to prevent
New York syndicate from gathering
up fifty or seventy-tive mill ions of
greenbacks, exc hanging them at the
treasury for gold and then keep
The gold out of circulation? The.
ucYithdrawal of such q vast sum of
I money from circu lation would cause
panic sucha as the country has not ex-
= perienced during the present generation
and the government would be full
partner with the syndicate in the i'm
pounding business. The trusts and
scarce money schemers elected McKin-
ley. The trusts have reaped their
harvest without molestation and now
the scarce money fellows must have :.
their reward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-13

Ponce, Porto Rico, Dec. 1.-THE
first failure on account of the hurri-
cane is that, of Felici Costa & Co, who
have been declared bankrupt in the
United States provisional court Their
liabilities are 100000 and assets $780,
900, but the latter consist largely of
non-negotiable paper of planters and
others. Henry FritZe has been ap-
pointed commissioner and Hefminio
Armstrong receiver. The firm has been
established thirty-five years and did
large coffee and general commission
huSineSS
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-13
iowa halfway report.

Des Moines, Dec. 1.-THE annual re-
port to the Iowa railroad commission
ers indicates that the last year was I'M
precedentially prosperous with rail.
roads operating in Iowa. 1t shows
the state will have almost 5000 miles
of road at the close. of this year, again
OF 100 for the year. During ythe1year
covered by the report the gross earn
/ ings of AL Iowa roads, were $4S466,- :,
900, n gain of $4,000, COO over thesprey-
slous year, and the largest seveu re-
ported. Operating expenses tWeresS31 :
479O0O. There, are 32.3S5 employees.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-13

At the afternoon session of EesKob-
erts investigating committee,sAlr. Rob-
;erts created a sensation by alelienneing
A. 7. Schroeder, one of the GENTLE
delegation from Utah. hff! Schroeder
was about to address the. committee.
when Roberts, waving hiss,ahH Al bro
test, said:
81 object. 1 object to ,this{ witness
il he comes here as an attofney.s lob
ject to5him IL he comessas aswitness
on the ground that he is unworthy Of
confidence and because he is "a com
mon swindler- And propose TO es-
tablish by the records of the supreme
court of Utah, that he is utterly I'M
worthy of beliefp
After some explanation Mr., Schroed-
er was permitted to proceed.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-13
oneen send. for War News.

London, Dec. 1.-THE queen has
sent her private secretary, Sir Arthur
Rigge, specially from Windsor castle
TO CLEAN full details at the war office
for her majesty respecting General
Gatncres reverse.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-13
HAD THE PRIEST ARRESTED.
Trouble Over Ono of the Girls at Mitchell.
Vile, Ia.

Trouble Over Ono of the Girls at Mitchell.
willie, In.
Des Moines, Ia, Dec. 11.-Rev.
Father Straven, of this place, went to
Mitchellville with pardon for one of
the girls there's whom he desired to
place in Catholic school. Superin-
tendent Miller refused to turn over
the girl to him. Father Straven re-
fused to deliver tho papers to Miller,
who then had the priest arrested by q
deputy sheriff who was acting as
guard. q
Father Straven complained to the
governor and board of control, and
Miller explains that he had no author
ity to turn the girl over 10 the priest;
that when once pardoned she was free
and she refused to go to Roman
Catholic institution. saying she would
rather commit suicide. The whole
proceeding will be Investigated by the
honrd of CONTROL
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-13

"a Thest record of the s'Mazet yinyestiga,
sting no,nnajt tee, liniNew York is sufli-
{ GENTLY, psdNsan gtos amake 10 : wooden
Indian drop,his Ratchet and hunt for q.
hiding place. Che claimsis made that
New York is governed, or rather mis-
governed, l,by BOSS Plat and Boss
Croker; MheMszet. committee was ap-
pointed bxsa republican legislature to
investigate elpractical working of. the
boss system in politics. Itlconsisted of
three Platts republicans, including Mr..
Mazet, One ordinary republican and one
democrat. All'summer long the COM
mittee has been investigating Boss
Croker and his associates, while for sew
eral months past the public has been de-
manding that Boss Plat be also called
to the:witness stand and obliged to sub.
NIT to cross examination.
AT the last election Boss Croker went
after Mazet's political scalp and got it
Mazet was defeated for second term
instheilegislature in republican dis
triQt, probably on account of the gross
, partially shown toward Boss Plat. Al
any tevent iMszet seemed to learn b!
what he suffered and concluded to issu,
q subpoena for Platt. This announce
ment fell like lyddite shell among thu
Plattites. They scattered. At the hou
fixed for Mr.. Platt to appear there wa
no quorum of the committee present
{ neither was Mr.. Platt present, and no
z tice was given that no more meetings O
the committee would be held. Sucl
partisan work is 80 manifestly dishon
est that it cannot but recoil upon it
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-13

Greenville, Miss, Dec. ia fight
here Saturday resulted in the instant
death of J. G. Connerley,l lawyer of
Lake Village, Ark, and Alfred B.
Duncan, general manager of the Read
Leaf plantation and stores. who lived
near Sunnyside. Ark. The tragedy is
said to have been the result of a bust.
ness misunderstanding,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-13

stromburg, where the British we're
so badly defeated last Sunday is more
than 500 miles from Pretoria, the CAPT
tai of the Boer republic.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-13
aIIrlsHsERA1, s1a w.x.aArAcn...

GENERAL SIR W. F.oArAcRH. --- ~.
northern Cape Colony. The British
general says he was misled by guides
as to the Boer position, and found Elm
practicable ground" Apparently he
was caught in an ambush, as his cas-
.nalties as at present known are alarm
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-13
iIN HlS. own bBFBNSB.
Roberts Ape ars Before ths lns
vestigatiag con'mittiS
pLEADssNoT GUILTY TO CHARGES /,

80
The Representatiye-Elect from Utah Then
Demurs to the Jurisdiction of tho pom
mittee Creates a Sensation at the Hfter.
noon Session by Denouncing- A. 7.
Schroeder, One of the GENTLE Delega-
ton from Utah.
Washington, Dec. 1.-THE consider
alton of the case of Roberts of Utah
was resumed at 10 o'clock in the morn
ing by the house investigating commit
tee, Roberts being present to plead to
certain specific MISUNDERSTANDING
had been framed. The proceedings
continued to be behind closed doors.
Roberts was first asked If he conceded
The court record wherein he pleaded
guilty in 1889 under the Edmunds-
Tucker law. This he conceded. He
was next asked whether about 1887 or
since 1890 he had married plural wives
and had lived with them since that
time as wives.
Pleads Not Guilty.
To the whole of this charge Roberts
pleaded not guilty, and then demurred
to the jurisdiction of the committee
Tor the following reasons:
First-On the ground of violation of
constitutional rights. in that it at
tempted to try him for crime with
out presentment of indictment by gand
jury, and without trial before a jury
and due process of law.
Second-That it was an attempt to
deprive him of vested property that he
held in the emoluments Of an Office for
the full term.
Third-That the only evidence that
could be rightfully considered in the
committee was court record estab.
fishing the guilt, confessed or proven,
of the representative-elect and that the
committee has no right to consider any
other evidence. Y
Fourth-That the crime alleged
namely, that of unlawful cohabitation
even If proved-would.n constitute
a sufficient crime to bar member OF
deprive him of his seat, because limo
cence of polygamy or unlawful co
habitatfon is nowhere enumerated in
the constitution as a qualification fol
the office of member of congress, mol
is it named in any United States Law
applicable to Utah or any other state
Legal Controversy Throughout.
| Roberts argued these points TO
nearly two hours, referring to Law
books and answering queries. 1t wa
a legal controversy throughout, tn
facts not being gone into at length
Roberts concluded by asking that hi
prima facie right to seat be. at one
considered, as the present status dc
MED to a sovereign state representa-
ton in the house at a time when injul
ious legislation affecting that stat
might take place.
AT the conclusion of Roberts state
ment the committee held an executiv
session and then adjourned until 2 |
m. The chairman announced that sui
sequent meetings would be open an
publicity also be given to the. otticii
lstenographer's reports of the n,ornin
session. Il
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-13

The Chicago Record thinks that if
Chamberlain's idea was to relieve the
queen from ridicule and make himself
tho butt he has succeeded admirably.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-13
Detained as Boer Spies

Belfast, Dec. 1.-Two American
commercial travellers, who have ar
rived her, say they were detained at
Queenstown OH suspicion of being
spies. They add that theUnited States
consul obtained their release, and that
he is making an inquiry into the mat
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-13
TERRIBLE EFFECT OF LYDDITE,
1t Causes the Ground TO Rise in Dense
Brown Clouds,


Brown Clouds.
Modder River, Cape Colony, Dec. IL.
The naval 4.7-inch gun AGAIN. took
up position norh of the camp, while
the Howitzer battery was posted
southeast on the left of the Beers
Both opened hot fire with Lyddite
shells and shrapnel, to which the
Beers sharply replied with dozen
guns, thus unmasking their position,
which was the object of the British
maneuver After an hours firing the
Boer guns were silenced, the How
tiers searched the trenches, and then
threw shell after shell upon the hills
the explosion of the lyddite causing
the whole ground over an extensive
area to rise in the air in dense, brown
clouds. A Boer long-gun was disman-
tied.
1t now appears that the Beers intend
that the next fight is to take place
at Magersfontein. Apparently Spyt-
fontein is not defended or the Beers
are unwilling to unmask their position
there as the replies to the artillery
were all from guns at Magersfontein.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-13
Girl Wanted

to do housework at Dubuque until about Janu.
airy, after that In Omaha; travelling expenses
will be paid BY employer. Inquire g this Of
400. ~ eeW
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-13
Executors Sale Of Real Estate.

The undersigned Executors of the Estate Of
Alexander II. Lands, late Of the county of Hun
terdon, State Of New Jerse y, deceased, will sell
at public auction on Saturday, December %.
1899, sale to commence at two o'clock on the
afternoon Of said day, In the office of the
Clarence House In Manchester. Iowa, the follow
ing described real estate. to-wit: The north
half (la) of section Fifteen(l5) in Cofin's Grove
township. and lots l73 l75 l76-177-l7s In the
town of Delaware, alri the county of Delaware
and state of Iowa.
This half section of land will be offered in par
cells to suit bidders, and also as a whole. Further
conditions will be made known on the day of
sale.
Dated this 9th day Of December. A. D., 1899.
JAMES Nj. HAGAMAN,
50w2 PAUL A. QUEEN,
Executors of the Estate of Alexander II. Lands
A. A. Hawkins
of Cedar Rapids. is in town this week tuning
pianos. Orders left at Clarence House,
For Sale.
Plymouth Rock Cockerels. High scoring birds,
so cents each.
Two choice Shorthorn bulls.
- 60 tt AS. COON.
Girl Wanted
- a. boucouporl nj n,,hunuo ruttl about lam.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-12-13

ualtleS as at present known are alarm-
ing.
Nearly 600 Men Missing.
The number of killed and wounded
cannot be considered excessive in the
circumstances, but the enormous num-
bers reported missing suggest that the
( engagement must not have been I'M
like that of Nicholson's Mex, when Gen
eral White lost SO heavily. So far as
known at present nine British Off
GERS are wounded and, nine missing,
two men killed, seventeen wounded
and 500 missing. Presumably all the
missing men are prisoners. General
Gatacre does not state whether he has
lost any guns or ammunition, and fur
| Their intelligence on this point will now
anXiously be awaited.
Retreat Covered by Artillery.
Later details regarding the disaster
to General Gatacres column show
that but for the magnificent work of
the British artillery the disaster
! would ihave been far more extensive,
as the incessant Boer shell fire in the
midst of the repulsed infantry, ulti-
mately led to disorder, which only es-
capped developing into rout through
the batteries of artillery, occupying
successive positions, covering the re-
treat, thus drawing portion Of the
Beers calling fire. Apparently, the
British were set an impossible task
and were treacherously guided. After
a trying march and being under arms
sixteen hours, they attacked the wrong
part Of the Boer position, where the
hill was impregnable, and the burgh-
ers We're estimated to number 5000
men, instead Of $500, as the spies had
reported.
War Once Besieged.
There is little in the story to mitigate
the intense humiliation occasioned by
the episode, which was almost an ex-
act counterpart Of the battle of Mich
olson's Mex. The war office was be-
tisieged viii anxious relatives, and the
successive editions, of the newspapers
were eagerly scanned. Men and wom-
en- were equally persistent in pleading
for information, but the authorities
either do not possess any or are not
prepared to publish it at present. The
affair has caused the most depressing
influence everywhere, not excepting
the Stock Exchange, where consols
were at the lowest price In many years
and south African securities slumped,
not so much on account of the mill
tary reverse, which is retrievable, but
owing to the profound apprehension
as to Its political effect. No great sur.
prise would now be felt if General
Gatacre's reverse resulted in Cape Col
ony becoming aflame from end to end
TERRIBLE EFFECT OF LYDDIrE.
Evening star., 1899-03-10

April the pastoral relations will be dis
solved. He has not and will not preach a
farewell sermon, as, before ha returns to
the city DR.. sunderland will have re-enter-
eo upon MS pastoral work. He stated that
he is going to join some of HIS family ar
81. Augustine, Fla, going thence TO Old
Point Comfort, of which he has heard so
much during his residence in this city, and,
aiter TWO weeks rest. will return and con-
tinue to make his home here. He said that
MS plans for the future are not yet In
aehnite shape, but that he will not bind
himseif 10 any one church to preach every
week. he does intend. however, TO deliver
q sermon every; Sunday. but il win b. ac-
cording TO engagement, in various cities
OF the country He has at present made
arrangements TO preach In New York CITY,
cincinnati Chicago. St.~Leuis and. other
places. He Will also give hirns IF more
time for his labors as editor of the Chris
usn Herald, and for his writings for re-
hgious magazines and publications.
Evening star., 1899-03-10

no.nd the resignation of DR.. Talmage. This
contemplated action was prevented by DIR.
Talmage 1t is stated, who learned of the
proposed acticn, and who baked ii by In
sisting upon presiding at the meeting;
be best for him not to attend, as IL was
desired that the congregation be alone and
uninfiuenced in the. consideration OF the
questions before it. In spite OF this, how
ever. it was stated today to The Star. DIR.
Talmages resignation at this time was
not taken upon the request of his officers
or congregation, but was offered because
of the increased pressure OF outside obliga-
tions and duties upon him, and was who'll
ly votitienai on his part.
DR.. Talmags was seen by Star reporter
Just as he was entering cab in front
of his residence, No. 400 Massachusetts
avenue, this afternoon to leave on his
trip south. He stated. that his resignation
has been presented and will be accepted.
and that with the action Of the presbytery
Evening star., 1899-03-10
Lodge Eutertnin m ent.

Minnehaha Lodge. l. o. G. T., held its
regular session Tuesday evening at So
ciety Temple, corner of 9Th and G streets
northwest At the close of regular business
Mr. Frank Ford, chairman of the good of
the order program. announced the follow
ing features; Vocal solo by Mrs. Carrie
Smith, comic reading by II. F. Smith and
a game of conundrums, in which Mrs. ID.
P. Dinsmore and Mr.. r. A. Dnsmore were
the prize winners. Tuesday evening, March
H. the members of the lodge will entertain
their friends in open meeting at Society
Temple.
Evening star., 1899-03-10
Short Story Club.

The Short Story Club held its fortnightlv
meeting at the Lehman building Tuesday
evening. Mrs. Clifford Howard's contribr-
ton. entitled "A Boys Love Story" called
to mind David Copperfield and the eldest
Miss Larkins. A duet. with guitar and
piano accompaniment. was sung by the
subject. The Poet swinburne," the writer
Miss Gertrude Wilmington, cited EngIish
and American authorities for the purpose of
proving that the poet named is not the sick
to be- This point of view was further IL
iustrated by several of Swnburne's poems.
read by the president of the club Mr.. J. II,
whitaker, Major Willis. Miss Annie Hert-
ford and Mrs. Gay Robertson. Among the
guests present were Rev. Frank; Sewau-
Miss Lena Berry. Dr.. Lozer. Mrs. stod.
aard. Miss Ingersoll. Mrs. Winchell, Miss
Fanny Moore. Miss Cook. Mrs. Cav Roherts
son. There was also a large number Of the
clubs regular msmbeTA
Evening star., 1899-03-10
Superintendent of Station G..

The postmaster General today appointed
Benjamin w. Parkhurst supeIin. endent of
substation G, located in the building for
merly occupied by the city post office on
G street between 9Th and 9TH streets. at a
salary of $2.O00 per annum. Mr. Parkhurst
was formerly finance clerk Of the post of,
Zee.
Evening star., 1899-03-10
Prisoners Enter Pleas.

George Dean, indicted for assault with
intent to kill. when arreigned today in Grim
inal Court No. entered a plea of not
guilty.
In the same court Horace Smith, indicted
for assault with intent to kill, Withdrew his
plea of not guilty and entered a plea of
guilty of assault and battery. He was SEN
fenced by Justice Cole to Imprisonment In
the District jail for ten days.
Evening star., 1899-03-10

G and Tin. All silk
Sash Ribbons. dou
lilC-iacc satin. satin
Bayadere. taffpta.
RomHn-stripe. plalds,
and plain colors. all
Evening star., 1899-03-10
Suicide End. Murder Trial,

AUBURN, N. Y, March lO.--Frank N.
Sheldon, on trial here for the second time
for the murder of his wife. Eva NJ. Sheldon,
committed suicide in the jail today.
Evening star., 1899-03-10
Provokes Opposition.

The first feeling on the part of the con-
gregation in general was aroused against
him when he announced his intention to de-
liver the morning sermon. This, it was
considered was in violation of the under
standing he had with the officers as to the
evening sermons at the time the call was
made, and his change of front provoked
the strong outburst of opposition. Finding
he was determined 1t was sought to have
him alternate the morning sermon with his
co-pastor, DR.. Sunderland. and his assist
ant, Dr. Allen. DR.. Talmage was opposed
to this, and finally DR.. Allen presented his
resignation, which was accepted by the
church. Since that time DIR. Talmage for
a brief period preached Sunday morning
and evening at the church, but eventually
he presided at the morning service.
In the meantime DIR. Sunderland was
made to feel that DR.. Talmage was regard
ed by himself and the world as the actual
pastor Of the church, and when 1t was pro-
posed to make the former pastor emeritus
he accepted. This occurred in July last,
but since that time, owing to DIR. Talmage.s
frequent lecture and sermonizing trips
about the country, DR. Sunderland, assisted
by DIR. Stuchell. has performed all the ac-
tive duties, presided at the Thursday even
ing, service and in every way has had the
burden of the pastorate thrown upon his
own shoulders. This condition of affairs
provoked great deal of opposition among
a portion of the congregation. and several
Of the officers resigned and many of the
congregation became attendants at other
Presbyterian houses of worship.
= A Move Thwarted.
1t is stated upon good authority that
AT the meeting at which DR.. Sunderland
was mada pastor emeritus and his with
drawal from the pulpit accepted. the in