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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-08
FOUND CYANIDE OF MERCURY.
Professor witthaus Reports ON Investiga
tim I'm Rarnaf Case

= AoASsboE kAcpOEt6 On 1uVeBLlS2.
tion in Barnet Case.
New York, March 6.-Traces of CYAN
ide of mercury. the poison of which Mrs.
Katherine ]. Adams died. have been
found in the body of Henry Crossman
Barnet. who died at the Knickerbocker
Athletic club on Nov. 10, six weeks be-
fore the poison that killed Mrs. Adams
was sent to Harry Cornish at the same
clubhouse. a-
Professor Witthaus. to whom was in
trusted the examination of the organs
taken from Barnet's body. when 1T was
exhumed. called upon District Attorney
Gardiner late in the afternoon and in
formed him that there were traces Of
the poison in the organs under examina-
tion. Both the district attorney and
Professor Witthaus declined to discuss
the matter. Asked II he could tell now
the quantity of mercury which he had
found. Professor Witthaus said he could
not. Asked II 1t could be inferred that
there was 80 much in Barnets body as
had been found in Mrs. Adams, he
said: differences are dangerous"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-08

Warrington Waterman asks to have the sub.
from the list filed for action of this Board.
Counsel for the Hopkinton Leader objects to
such action.
Objection sustained.
The following decision was rendered:
In the Matter of Before the Board of Super
Selecting the yisors of Delaware County,
os Third Iowa. Adjourned Session
This matter coming before the Board for final
presented 70 this Board:> to wit-The Earlville
Phoenix, Greeley Graphic, Colesburg Clipper,
Ryan Rnstler, Worthington Waterman and Hop.
kinton Leader, and the Board being unable from
all evidence before 1t to determine which one of
said papers has the largest list of bona-ide yearly
snbscribers 1t is hereby ordered that the Earlville
Phoenix and the HopkiDt0n Leader be declared
the third Official paper of said county and that
each paper shall receive as full compensation
1863 cents per square for all matter required by
law to be published In said papers.
;,d t; Ps s sSss;r Board of Supervisors.
To which decision the Earville Phoenix and
Hopkinton Leader both except.
The following bills were allowed:
s. p. Carter, committee work ,,s 10 52
), +. Carter, session work. ~ co
Thos. Lindsay, committee work. ......... q 40
Thos. Lindsay, session work.. ........... 81 CO
4. L. Durey. committee work. ............. II 80
+. L. Durey, session werk. .............. 20 40
Minutes read and approved.
On motion the Board adjourned sine die.
II. Z. STETsON,
County Auditor.
S. p. CARTER,
Chm. Board of Supervisors.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-08

onawa. Ia, March 4.-The farm house
occupied by the family of Joshua Nc
Gee. six miles from this place. burned
yesterday and his two children. a boy 3
years of age and baby girl. We're
burned to death. The mother was ia
tally burned in attempting to rescue the
children. The husband and father was
away from home at the time. ...,.,..
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-08

Topeka, Kan. March Ex-Governor
Stanley contemplates the removal of
Webb McNall, superintendent of insur-
ance, by an investigation conducted by
legislative committee after the legis-
lature adjourns. Nothing will be done
in this direction until the legislature is
out of the way. McNall has been con-
firmed by the senate and his term OF
office extends until July 1.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-08

Des Moines, Ia. March "A state
ment was issued from the office of the
auditor of state Tuesday through Chief
Bookkeeper DEMO of the taxes to be
raised in Iowa during 1899. 1t shows that
the total state, county, school and city
taxes levied in 1898 and collectible this
year amount to more than s1S.645. O0O
This sum does not include the taxes paid
for public improvements. by telephone
or telegraph companies, or any of the
other revenues of the state. county and
municipal governments from direct tay-
at,uii III the 1uiIn or ncenses or per cent.
laNiaS On incnnna
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-08
The Shoe Depart
nent

will receive the usual special attention
this spring. We aim to carry the kinds
that WEAR, that are HONESTLY
MADE and shoes that give satisfaction
in every way at under regular prices.
Before buying footwear see what we of.
fer.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-08
Murdered His Baby and Shielded.

Cedar Rapids, Ia. March while
!aborine under spell Of dependency
superinduced by Illness Frank Metela
shot and killed his baby boy and then
killed himself. Metela had been i'll for
two years CT consumption and there
was no hope of his recovery
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-08

Madrid. March General Toral, who
commanded the Spanish troops at San
tiago de Cubu, has been arrested and
imprisoned. previous to being tried by
court-martial. on the charge of capitu-
iating to General Shafter at that place
on July II last.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-08
Anti-Saloon League.

Elgin, Ills, March 6.-An anti-saloon
league was organized in IGlgin as the
result of addresses in various churches
by DR.. M. M. Parkhurst, superintendent
of the work in Chicago; DR.. H. H. Rus
sell, national organizer, and DR.. Tucker
of Chicago. The league has several
hundred members, who will make them
selves felt at the coming elections.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-08

ton for the below named officers of the city of
Manchester, Iowa, OH
Monday, March 27th, 1890,
at which time all the qualified electors of said
city Of Manchester notified to meet at the vot-
Ing places In their respective wards, for the pur
pose of eecting officers as follows:
A Mayor in place of II. w. Thrill, whose term
expires:
4 City Solicitor in the place of W. II. Norris,
A City Treasurer in place of Charles j. Seeds,
whose term expires;
A City Assessor in place of j. NJ. Pearse, whose
term expires;
A Councilman in the Second Ward to fill vacan.
cy caused by the resignation OF 1. l.. Walters:
A Councilman in the First Ward in the place OF
l.. NJ. Davis, whose term expires;
A Councilman in the Second Ward in place of
w. l.. Drew, whose term expires;
A Councilman In the Third Ward in place of w.
II. Acers whose term expires.
-. All Of snid officers and councilmen hold their
offices for the period of two years, except the
councilman to be elected to fill vacancy in Second
Ward caused by the resignation of l. L. Walters.
who will hold for one year.
follows: First Ward, ut the harness shop of s. A.
Steadman on franklin street; Second Ward. in
the Firemen's Hall in City Building on Main
street; Third Ward, at the residence of w. G.
Hitchcock on franklin street.
The polls will open in each ward at O'Clock a.
IN. and continue open until O'Clock p. nj. of said
election day.
Manchester will take due notice thereof and gov
ern themselves accordingly.
Dated at Manchester, Iowa, this Cd day of March,
A. d. 1889. AVA
Attest: X. w. THRILL,
WILL s. BEEls, City Clerk. Mayor.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-08

Wellington, Kan, March I'D. w.
Van Horn. well-known in the south
west as government trader at Forts
Elliott and Sill. while trying to board
train at Caldwell, had both legs cut
off close to his body. He cannot re-
coyar
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-08

Washington, March 6.-Admiral Dew
ey has cabled Secretary Long as fol-
lows:
Manila, March s4.-Please accept for
yourself. the president and congress and
my fellow-countryme my heartfelt
thanks for the great honor which has
been conferred upon me-" So =.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-08
PAY for OTIS, Soldiers.

San Francisco, March s.-rhe' trans
port Valencia. which has sailed flor, Ma
Mia carried. in addition to 150 soldiers.
stores and supplies, sl,50O.O00 to pay
the soldiers now in the Philippines
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-08
Blooner Overalls

The popular kind, because they are
made full size and are easily put on and
taken off. The demand for bloomer
oyeralls is increasing, and if you have
never worn them try pair Well made,
good weight blue denim, detachable
suspender-end straps-a good garment,
SO cent.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-08
ITS WORK CONCLUDED.
The Fifty.Fifth Congress a Mat.
ter of History.
SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT TAKEN.

All the Appropriation Bills Agreed to by
Both Senate and House-Futile Attempt
of General Wheeler to Gain Recognition
for n Speech-Cheers for Dewey-win-
lam r. Merriam of Minnesota Appoint
ed Director of Census.
Washington, March 6-The life of the
Fifty-ffth congress went out Just after
neon. AT 1908 o'clock the vice pres-
dent declared the senate adjourned
without day. The house adjourned at
1910. AT 10 o'clock President Mckinley
and his entire cabinet came to the Cap
itol and went directly to the presidents
room in the senate wing of the building
The many bills which had been passed
were presented to him for signature
The president had little time to give to
the consideration of the different meas
ures. Many senators and representa-
tives went to the room where the presi-
dent was and paid their respects.
Bills Rushed Through.
The closing hours were full of busi-
Eess. Bills were rushed through and
appointments confirmed very rapidly.
Among the last acts of the senate We're
the combinations of all the marine
corps nominations, of Walter Evans to
be district Judge in Kentucky, of WILL
lam r. Merriam to be director of the
census. Both the senate and house
agreed to all appropriation bills. The
Pacific cable amendment failed In the
naval appropriation bill the house won
all Its amendments for increase of the
| navy, and the senate amendment re-
ducing the price of armor plate to $500
prevailed. The senate amendment for
an armor plate factory was eliminated
from the bill.
Would Not Recognize Wheeler.
General Wheeler of Alabama made a
strong effort to gain recognition for y
three-minute speech just before con-
gress closed. but the speaker deliberate
ly ignored him. General Wheeler's
status is a matter of some question,
The house UNANIMOUSLY voted thanks to
the speaker and the latter made suit
able reply amid one of the most dra-
matte scenes in congress. The house
closed by singing My Country IT'S OF
Thee" cheers for Dewey, and the sing
ing of the doxology.
The senate voted thanks to Vice Pres
ident Hobart and President Pro TEN.
Frye. Mr.. Hobart made speech con-
graduating the senate and country on
the history-making congress just closed.
House Has Passed $3.50 Bills.
The house of Representatives of the
present congress has passed 1895 bills
and resolutions. against 1900 by the
Fifty-fourth, 951 by the Fifty-third and
1892 by the Fifty-second congress, re-
spectively. The work of the house for
its three sessions appears as new and
valuable feature of the house calendar
This calendar. which was prepared by
Tally Clerk Wakefield. has an appendix
of over fifty pages. giving the status OF
every bill that has been reported to the
house during the last two years. Under
the title Army" forty-two distinc,
measures are given.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-08
Kohlsaat's Somination Confirmed,

Washington. March 1.-The senate
has confirmed the nomination of Chris
tan c. Kohlsaat to be United States
district Judge to succeed Judge Peter S.
Grosscup.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-08
FOR FOLKS
STATE ITEMS WHICH WILL BE OF
GENERAL INTEREST.

Sioux City, Ia. Feb. 2S.-The nominal
tio1 to the office of supreme judge seems
the only one over which there is likely
to be serious contest at the coming
Republican state convention. Chief JUS
tice G. S. Robinson. of this city is in the
field for a denomination, but strong
fight is being made against him on the
ground that the district is already suf-
ficiently represented by Judge Scott NJ.
I.add. of Sheldon.
Judge Robinson was elected from
Buena Vista county. but subsequently
moved here. Judge George w. Burn
ham. of Vinton. is one of the strongest
candidates against him. He has been
on the district bench for many years.
and on several occasions has sought
nomination as supreme judge on the
Republican ticket. From the Sixth con-
gressional district there are three cam
didates, Judge David Ryan. of Newton;
Judge Thomas NJ. Fee, of Centervile.
and Judge Robert Sloan. of Keosauqua,
Judge Horace NJ. Towner, of Adams
county. has been talked of, but the gem
eral impression is that he will prefer to
wait. in the hope of securing Represen-
tative Hepburn's seat in congress when
the latter's term expires. Judge John
C. Sherwin. of Mason City; Judge
Prouty, of Des Moines. and Judge Wolfe.
of Clinton. have all been mentioned. but
1t is not certain that any of them is
willing to work hard for a nomination
Judge Houston. of Burlington, is said
to be in the race. however. and may
prove strong candidate.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-08

ported at deaths door. Several col.
ored men assaulted L. A. Jarrett and
dangerously wounded him. The police
are powerless and burglars are commit
ting all kinds of depredations
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-08

Sioux City, Ia, March 4.-The joint
convention of the Iowa and Nebraska
Brickmakers associations has closed.
The next meeting will probably be
held at Mason City, Ia. Officers We're
elected as follows: Iowa association
o. E. Dennison, Mason City. president:
Robert Goodwin. Redfield, secretary
Nebraska association j. F. Smith.
Omaha, president. w. H. Bushnell. Da-
vid City. secretary. Resolutions were
adopted by the Iowa meeting calling
for experiments and tests of the clay
of Iowa to be carried on at the state
agricultural college at Ames for a
furtherance of a development of the
Industries
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-08
ELECTION PERTURBATION.

Notice is hereby given that there will be an ele
ton for the below named officers Of the city
Manchester, Iowa, on
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-08

Washington, March 4.-The senate, in
executive session. ratified the treaty
with Great Britain in regard to the laws
of descent which was earlier in the day
acted upon by the committee on foreign
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-08
Otis vivid ASSAULT.
Grand Onslaught To Be Made on
the Rebels.
AMERICAN TROOPS ARE RESTLESS.

want to Stop the Petty but Annoying
sharpshooting of the Insurgents = Fill
tpinos Attempt to Capture the Water
works Ncar Manila but Are Repulsed
with Loss of Seventeen Dead-Ad-
miral Dewey to Look for Filibusters.
Washington, March 6.-There is some
reason to expect important news from
Manila within the next fortnight. 1t has
developed that General Otis has practi-
cally completed his plans for grand
onslaught on the insurgents which is
expected to deprive them of offensive
power at least. 1t is probable that he
will form large part of his force into
columns. as soon as his reinforcements
are all at hand, and will push these in
parallel lines straight through the jun
gles clearing out the insurgents in ev-
cry direction as the troops move for
ward. The American troops are get
ting restless and nervous under the
petty but annoying sharpshooting of
the Filipinos and are so anxious to put
stop to this that General Otis has
yielded to their desire.
Forty-One Thousand Americans.
Forty-one thousand officers and men
Of the combined army and navy forces
comprise the approximate total Ameri-
can strength now at, en- route and I'M
der orders for service at the Philippines.
No further reinforcements are now in
contemplation. The forces of the tive
services already stationed in and about
the archipelago consists of twenty regi-
ments of infantry. one engineer bat
TALON, seven troops of cavalry and
eleven batteries of artillery, an aggre-
gate of about "a, 500 men. Nineteen YES
sells, with an aggregate of 297 officers.
1880 men and 253 marines make up the
naval contingent. This is exclusive Of
the transport Solace. with 1G2 officers
and men. all told, which is constantly
passing back and forth from Manila
There are about 1880 army reinforce
ments on the way to Manila, making as
rapid progress as possible. and there
are. roughly, $500 men in the force
under orders to proceed to the Philip
Mines
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-08
Horses Wanted.

II. Z. Light, the well known Pennsyl-
vania horse buyer will be in Manchester
Thursday, March 9th to buy carload
of sound young horses for the eastern
markets for which he will pay the high
est market price.
Remember the date March 9th, and
bring in your horses.
FOWL II. E. LIGHT.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-08
SHIELDED THE REBELS.
Gunboat scatters Filipinos in All
Directions.
WERE TRY ING TO CROSS THE RIVER

Intended to Reinforce the Enemy at Quad
aiupe-Insurgcnts Open Fire on the
Bennington and Get Hot Reply-Dew-
ey Hoists His Flag rs Admiral on the
Olympia and Is saluted on All Sides
Commissioners at Manila.
Manila March Cat daylight General
Wheaton's outpost discovered a large
body of rebels attempting to cross the
river for the purpose of reinforcing the
enemy at Guadalupe and a gunboat adj
vanced under heavy fire and poured
shot into the jungle on both sides OF the
river, and shelled the enemys position
at Guadalupe, effectually but tempo
rily scattering the rebels. The enemy's
loss was heavy. Private John T. Oiz of
Battery c. Third artillery. was killed.
On board the gunboat Privates William
Wheeler of Company l. and Louis Bar
rien of Company G, California regiment,
were wounded.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-08

The rebels in the village of San Jose
fired on the United States gunboat Ben
nington and the warship shelled that
place and other suburbs of Manila.
The United States cruiser Baltimore
has arrived here from Hong Kong,
having on board the civil members Of
the United States Philippine commits
sion.
Admiral George Dewey raised his flag
as an admiral on board the Olympia
and was saluted by the guns. of the
forts. of the foreign warships, the Brit
ish cruiser Narcissus and the German
cruiser Kaiserin Augusta and by the
American ships In port
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-08

FOWL
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-08
Notice of Probate Of will.

Notico VI iiouatc VI "ih'
STATE OF IOWA.ls &c
DELAWARE COUNTY, '''
TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
You are hereby notified that the last will Of
Thomas Monaghan deceased. has been filed !.
opened and read, and Thursday. the 9th day of
March A. D. 1899 fixed as the time. by order of
Court and the Court House In Manchester the
ttWitness my hand and seal Of said Court this
F. ii. PAUL.
FOWL Clerk District Court.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-06-02

The Jackson News last week again
changed It's front during u campaign.
The policy of the News, winch was
shaped heretofore by Editor Ballin-
ger, was against MrLnurin and for
the uphuildIng of the state. Mr.,
RallNngcr was Il strong rs we'll aS II
fearless writer and his editorials
found II warm place in the hearts OF
all citizens who read thcul, aud held
the honor of the state above price. 1t
has now leaked out that the balance
Of the stockholders Of this papers be-
sides Editor Rilltngtr were advocates
of McLaurIn, SO by a vote II was de-
cidcd that the ,pcn OF Editor NallIn-
ger should be placed IN the rack and
J. ", Fucker selected to take his
place. Mr. Tucker, in his %initiatory
issue gives his opinion that McLaur-
in will not only CARRY Kinds county
but the state. He has u perfect right
| to say ii but it Is only guess work on
his part, and II he remains at the
| head Of that paper until the s+th of
| August. he viii see what fool gucSSes
he has made. Reading his article
farther We see that he frankly admits
that MrLaurin has acted every part
from the ring soup To the star dcma.
gusuc in the political drama OF Mis-.
sis>ippi, and to say that the people
will applaud him and give him Il new
role, is absurd, The applause Ut the
audience which grects his appearance
at each new place is growing less aud
less rs his campaign continues, and
il he is only appearing for an endorse
mcu, ut his past acts as he says; he,
in our opiuion, had might AS well
amt now, Tor even with the News on
his side, he will never get 1t from tile
honest and Intelligent voters of the
! state.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-06-02
our CAPITOL CITY.

Jackson, the capitol OF our state,
should be an honor to its citizens but
from the scene Of the last few DAYS.
it is showing up plainly in another
role. From the very fact that men
charged with breaking the laws are
allowed to go free because It's officials
will place men on the jury who have
no regard for an oath and turn the
guilty free is enough to bring the
word ''shame" to the lips Of every
true Mississippian. Life or property
is not safe in the hands Of such a
citizenship. Fer when honest men
can not be secured to sit on blind
tiger cases and render Il fair and i'm
partial verdict according to law and
testimony in the case, what would a
human life be worth in the same
hands. There Is no wonder McLaur-
inism is willing to rest its fate in its
hands for, by past scenes it has partic-
ipated in on the streets of that city,
which crimsoned the cheeks of her
best citizens, it has aided in bringing
about the state of affairs which low
exists there, What that city needs is
Il strong. fearless mayor, and we trust
in Mayor Todd they have one, who
will see that its officers do their duty.
No honest citizen should stand with
his arms folded. whether he favored
prohibition or not, and say to other
citizens who are opposed to rum:
''tnless you shut up these dives |
will advocate their license when
the first question they should con-
slider IS, are they breaking the law.
If they are they should be arrested,
convicted and sentenced, and this re-
sponsibility falls on one as well as all
IaW-abidlng citizens Of a city alike.
Crime will never be suppressed until
in the hearts of good men it finds it
has no hold, and Just so long as the
good men of Jackson uphold it, just
so long Will it remain there to stir up
feelings and cause bloodshed upon its
streets.