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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-10-11
MASSACHUSETTS REPuBLIcANs.


Convention Meets ut Boston and Noml.
nates a Ticket
Boston, Oct. 1.-THE Republican
state convention for the nomination Of
candidates for state offices was held In
Music hall. Unusual interest devel-
oped in the convention some time ago
owing to a contest between General
Curtis Guild, Jr., and Hon. John L.
Bates, speaker Of the house Of repre-
sentatives, for the nomination for leu
tenant governor. but the caucuses
which resulted in favor of Mr.. Bates
were followed by General Guilds with
drawal. The convention was called to
order by Hon. A. II. Goetting, the re.
firing chairman of the state central
committee, who addressed the conven-
ten.
The committee on credentials re-
ported 1,754 delegates present. Colonel
Melvin o. Adams was elected perma-
nsnt chairman Of the convention. The
committee on resolutions reported the
platform. which was received with ap-
plause and adopted. The platform In
strong. terms Endorses the policy Of the
national administration in the Philip
pines, stands unequivocably for the
gold standard and opposes trusts and
monopoly.
Lieutenant Governor w. Murray
Crane was nominated for governor by
exclamation. General Curtis Guild
presented the name of John L. Bates
for lieutenant governor in spirited
speech. General Guild had been Mr..
Bates rival before the caucuses. The
nomination was made by reclamation.
Hosea N. Knowlton was renominated
for attorney general also by acclams-
ton. ~.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-10-11
In the Wrong Place.

Acharacteristio story of General Scott
is told in connection with the sword
presented to him by the state of Louis
lana, through the legislature, at the
close of the Mexican war.
He was accosted one day by man
who said: General Scott, had the
honor Of doing most of the work on the
sword presented to you by the state of
Louisiana. I should like to ask il 1t
was just as you would have chosen" i.
TITS very fine sword, sir. very
fine sword indeed, /" said the general.
II am proud to have it. There is only
one thing ] should have preferred differ.
emit. Tho inscription should have been
on the blade, sir. The scabbard may be
taken from us. but the sword, neverl"
The sword cost about $500, the prin-
cipal expense being in the scabbard,
which was richly chased and ornamsni-
ID. .-Exchange.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-10-11
ATTORNEY CLARKE CONVICTED.
Found Guilty Of Being an Accessory 4
Murder OF w. c. Boyd.

Found Guilty OF Being an Aocossory -
Murder of w. G. Boyd.
Hutchinson, Kan, Oct. 9.-James
Clarke, a prominent attorney, was con-
victed here after five weeks trial of
being an accessory to the murder Of
w. G. Boyd year ago last May. Harry
Postlethwait committed the murder
because he objected to Boyd's atten-
tons to his mother. When arrested
he swore that Clarke, who was his at
torney, advised the murder and fur
nished the weapon. Clarke was con-
victed on this testimony several weeks
ago, but the supreme court reversed
the case on the ground that Postle-
thwait, who was convict, was incom-
petent to testify. In the trial which
has just ended conviction was secured
by the testimony Of Postlethwait's
brother and mother. Clarke, besides
being leading attorney, is we'll
known writer on single tax.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-10-11

Pittsburg, Oct. 8. The Dispatch
says that the window glass wage scale
has been settled Unexpectedly and that
the factories of the United States will
soon resume operations. The settle
ment is in the nature of compromise
with the men getting some the better
Of the deal. The agreement gives to
the men an advance of per cent
over last years scale as soon as the
stock on hand is reduced to 25O,OOO
boxes. 1t Is now 100000 boxes.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-10-11

Kansas City, Mo-, Oct. 9.-Si1 thou.
sand men who paid their way into Con.
vention hall Saturday night to see
prize fight between Oscar Gardner and
Harry Forbes got only return checks
for their money. When six negroes
appeared in the ring for preliminary
battle royal the county marshal and
the county sheriff stepped In with tan
deputies and arttstsA he eeAAsso ~
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-10-11

Pekin, Ills, Oct. 9.-Woodard hotel.
one Of the leading hostelries of this
city, was destroyed by fire. The hotel
contained forty-five rooms, all Of
which were occupied. The guests es-
capped in their night clothing. Owing
to the bravery of the night clerk. AL
bert Pitts, who went through the
three.story building densely filed with
smoke, all the guests were able to
reach the ground in safety. Loss on
building and contents $4,000; insur-
onca %0O OO0
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-10-11
AUCTIONl


On the Bert Il. Durey farm miles southwest
OF MANCHESTER, Iowa At ten p'clock e. N. sharp,
described property to.wit: 4heayy work horses,
so 70 10 years OLD; m h COWS part coming In
thw se: spring calves. mostly steers;
new double box; thigh truck wagon; low truck
wagon; extra long wagon bed with side-boards;
double seated canopy-t0p surrey, nearly new,
With shayss and pols set q bobs!eds; pony
mower; riding stirring pillow; 2 Walking stirring
plowi breaking plow; new riding corn plow;
81, chech rover and wire; extra wide seeder;
lfour-secti0n lever drag; two-section drag;
hay fork; hay racks; hog rack; double
shovel pillow; I five hundred pound scales; tank
heater; milk cans; steam feed cooker. ! pan
ICED ha COO cooker; set wagon springs; set double
IN neld; large oat straw stack. l barley straw
stack, A quantity Of small farming tools; loo
b4shel Of oats, 600 bnshel Of barley. FREE
LUNCH at noon: TERMS: All sums under ten
dollars cash. All sums over ten dollars two per
cent. discount will be given for cash.
JOHN MALVEN, FRED DUREY.
'e AuctlOneer. Guardian,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-10-11
Flfty-Elrst Mus. Pay It. WAY.

Des Moines, Ia, Oct. 6.-The plan to
have Iowa's Fifty-first volunteers
brought home from San Francisco at
state expense is in fair way to fail.
Governor Shaw some time ago agreed
to adopt the plan II a majority OF all
nominees for the legislature would sign
an agreement to vote the money back
into the treasury. The necessary ma.
jority was not assured. The governor
then agreed to issue warrants in
amounts Of $500 or $500 each, IL the
banks of Iowa would take these. The
banks wouldn't.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-10-11
Fatal Railway Wreck,

Chippewa Falls, Wis, Oct. 9.-Pas-
senger train No. 1 on the Wisconsin
Central from Chicago to Minneapolis
and due here at 1910 p. m. was
wrecked half mile east Of Thorpe,
twenty-five miles east Of this city, and
four coaches went into the ditch.
Among the injured are: ]. W.. King
Of Hixton, Wis, hip sprained and head
bruised; Mrs. G. ]. Seffin of Pittsburg,
Pa, en- route to Seattle, fatally hurt,
now dying at Thorpe. Fourteen 9th.
ers are slightly hurt.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-10-11

Des Moines, Ia, Oct. 7.-Late Thurs.
day night, after two days search,
blodhounds from Eldora, Ia, captured
John Cairo, colored, who last Tuesday
evening, with Bud Penny, killed Wal
ter Wayland, also colored, laborer
on railway construction near Esther
vile, la. 1t is probable the hounds
will also run Penny down. Cairo was
wounded in attempting to escape from
the sheriff after the murder.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-10-11
Double weddlne Mt Stree, F,,-.

Keokuk. Ia, Oct. GA double street
wedding attracted thousands to the
street fair here. George II. Rube of
Warren and Miss Flora Kelsey were
married by the Rev. McIlwain of the
Episcopal church, and William Teller
and Miss Amelia Voss were married
by Justice Van Fleet. The wedding
gifts from merchants were sufficient
to furnish two houses. A masked
street carnival closed the fourth day
of the street fair
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-10-11
Promotion of u hallway Man.

Cedar Rapids, H., Oct. 0.-John G.
Farmer has been made assistant gem
eral ticket and passenger agent of the
Burlington, Cedar Rapids and North
ern railroad. The position of general
passenger and ticket agent, left vacant
by the death of James Morton, will
still be left unoccupied. but the duties
will be discharged by the new assist
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-10-11
Ex-senator Hnrlan's Funeral.

Mount Pleasant, Ia, Oct 1O.-The fu-
neral of the late James Harlan took
place at 2 o'clock p. m, Drs. Stafford
and Blakeslee officiating. The services
We're held In the college chapel,
where the remains lay in state during
the forenoon. The Grand Army had
charge of the arrangements and the
university cadets fired salute over
the grave.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-10-11
Mule. for Ph.l.ppiu,, Per,,h.

Manila, Oct. 1.-THE United States
transport Siam, which left San Fran
cisco Sept. 8, with upwards of $50 val
liable mules, the coming of which had
been anxiously awaited, as mules are
in great demand for continuing the
campaign, arrived and reported that
all but nineteen of the animals had
been lost in two severe typhoons. The
animals were killed by the pitching Of
the vessel and lack of air from neces-
sary closing of matches No casualties
among IaaSenRara
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-10-11
De. Moline. Factory Burned.

Des Moipes, Ia, Oct. Z. = The
Schmidt-H6hry Manufacturing COM
pany, furniture makers, suffered $780,
900 fire yesterday. The fire originated
on the third floor and was caused by
sparks created by friction in the cot.
ton picking room. The building con-
tanned all the raw material used BY the
company. 1t was valued at $4,000,
and the contents ut $4,000. Insurance.
$4,000. Seventy employees barely es.
capped with their lives,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-10-11

Havana, Oct. General Ludlow,
military gevernorof Havana, says with
regard to Mayor Lacoste's order pro-
hibiting the flying of Spanish flags in
Havana except on the Spanish con-
sulate, that the mayor showed him the
order before issuing it and asked his
approval. General Ludlow told the
mayor that II he thought it necessary
In the interest of good order to make
such ruling he should issue the de-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-10-11
Got the Drop on Che oalc.r..

Des Moines, Ia, Oct. Three men,
believed to be the ones who blew open
the safe Of the Commercial bank, of
Rippey, and got away with $1,7OO,
We're located in the woods three miles
east of this city and reported to the
police. Policeman Bailey and Deputy
Sheriff Smith were sent to capture
them. The suspects were found. They
promptly covered tile officers with
Winchesters and escaped,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-10-11

at did me more good than anything
1 ever used. My dyspepsia was Of
months standing; after eating it was
terrible. Now am we'll" writes s. B.
Keener, Hoisington, Kas., of Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure. 1t digests what you
eat. H. @. Smith.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-10-11
QUEEN Will ABDlCATB
In the Event of an Outbreak of
Hostilities.
SO DECLARES A VIENNA PAPER.

Says It Has the Information from an % Ex-
oeilsnt Source "-An tho Reliable News
from South Africa Points to . Contin-
uance of the Existing situation for Some
Time-Report That Boer Forces Will
Advance at Once.
London, Oct Tin connection with
the rumors that Queen Victoria Is lia-
BILE to intervene to prevent war, Gu
rious story is published by the Vienna
Strablatt, which alleges that her ma
jesty intends to abdicate in the event
of an outbreak of hostilities. declar-
ing that it has this information from
an excellent source" The announce
ment from Pretoria that the British
diplomatic agent, Mr.. Conyngham
Greene, is Ill, is taken in some quar-
tiers to indicate the possibility of his
recall and of further steps in the d.
rection Of peaceful adjustment.
Situation to Stay Unchanged.
All the reliable intelligence from
South Africa points to continuance
of the existing situation for some time,
as both sides are apparently difildent
about commencing an attack, although,
from the dispatches received here, 1t
seems as II every movement Of q
patrol and every cloud Of dust made
by herd of cattle were turned into
general advance by both armies.
The delay is all to the good, mas
much as it gives time for further ne
gotiations, and indications apparently
show willingness on the part OF the
British government to continue to
utilize diplomacy.
Peace Advocates Calming Ground.
A well-defined conviction is preva.
lent that the foreign Office is trying to
discover way out of the impasse
which has been created by admitted
mistakes and observation-disclosures; and 1t
is evident that peace advocates and
peace counsels are gaining ground.
However, Mr.. Chamberlain's refusal
to seize the chance given him by the
petition Of fifty-eight members u the
Cape house Of assembly to point out,
In his reply, that the Beers still have
an opportunity of accepting Great
Brltain's previous offer, so long as her
new proposals remain unfOrmulated,
seems to show personal determine
ton on the part Of the secretary of
state for the colonies, not to yield an
lota IN the interest OF peace.
Dispatches Grow More Lurid.
While the distaste for war evidently
increases in Great Britain, dispatches
from the scene Of possible hostilities
grow more and more lurid. Advices
from Pretoria describe the Transvaal
organs as crying for impossible terms
and. President Kruger as referring to
the prospective struggle as means OF
setting the republic totally free OF
England" 1t, is also said that the
Boer forces at Volksrust will advance
at once to the Natal border, and, &C
cording to General Symons. although
Commander General Joubert is per
sonally averse to hostilities, his patient
tactics will not last, as the Beers will
soon either demand to be disbanded OF
to receive orders to invade Natal.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-10-11

DEBORAH, Ia. Oct. 5.-The Norwegian
Pioneer Association ofAmerica held it's
second triennial meeting in DEBORAH
yesterday on Luther college campus.
Hon. Rasmus B. Anderson, Of Madison.
was the principal speaker of the day.
but there were number of short Id.
dresses. Lust night the delegates and
their friends participated in a banquet.
A number of well-known and distin-
guished Norwegians were present from
various points in the northwest.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-10-11

lan-ror he was the Justice to whom I
refer-=that the British system Of gov
eminent is superior to the American.
But as has already been said, Ameri-
cans are governed by law: that being
SO we must obey the law, and the law
today is that I'm not to speak in the
English language, but to speak it to-
Ynorrnyv
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-10-11
Review of the Military Parade.
NIGHT PARADE WAS THE SHOW.
Number of Nations display Floats zhaa
Are EmblemAtic.


Number of Nations Display Floats That
Are Emblematic.
But the night parade was the show.
Here were thirteen nationalities COM
peting in the beauty, and originality
Of the floats they had prepared for the
parade. First came the United States
behind band of music, the Columbia
float cleaning with thousands of
electric bulbs, and bearing thirteen
young women representing the orig
inal states of the Union, was drawn
by six horses Germany followed. The
first float representing the kaiser's land
showed the triumph of music. Fifty
girls sang the national airs of all
countries. The singers were clad in
Grecian costumes and carried golden
Tyres. Germany's second float depicted
allegorically Germany's achievements
IN art, science and industry. Then a
"German-American" float represented
the gifts America has received from
the fatherland.
Venezuela proclaimed its achieve
ments in the second section, in charge
of Senior Pedro Alvizua. Stands of the
national colors, escorted by torch
bearers, were the feature Switzer-
lands first float contained children,
representing the twenty-five cantons
of Switzerland. The second was the
Alpine float, whereupon "yodlers" in
costume depicted scenes characteristic
Of the Alps. A tourists float followed
showing Alpine travellers. A fourth
Swiss float carried st. Bernard monks
and dogs. Switzerland had six floats.
The Netherlands display will be con-
spicuous, because the float used was
identical with that which was used in
the celebration marking the corona
ton of Queen Wilhelmina. The maid
of honor on the Wilhelmina float, Miss
Anna Mayer, wore dress similar to
the Holland queens coronation robe.
The eleven provinces of the country
were represented by eleven young
women. The second float bore
Dutch windmill
Scotland's chief float carried cos
TUNED figures representing John Knox
and Mary Queen of Scots, Prince
Charley and Flora Macdonald, Robert
Burns and Highland Mary, Rob Roy
and Helen MacGregor, and other his.
torical characters who have made his
tory in the land of the heather. High
landers, pipers and drummers followed
by the hundreds, and two divisions of
girls In Highland costumes wore the
Mckinley and Grant plaids. Belgium
had one float in line, nine young wom-
en- representing the nine provinces and
Tour others progress made in art,
science, Industry and agriculture.
The Chinese display proved very
attractive feature. At the head of the
column came the great dragon brought
from San Francisco. Mandarins and
other court officials followed the dra-
gon, thanked by incense burners. All
the dresses were brought from San
francisco. Fifty-six horses were used
to carry Chinese boys and cavalrymen.
while 200 soldiers marched on foot, A
foat bore pagoda with the para
phernalia of a joss-house, and with
priests performing their duties. A
giant lion spouted red fire at the rear.
Italy closed the long line with mill
tary orders on foot, torchmen and
standard bearers.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-10-11

Whatever advances IN wages have
been made, they are no comparison to
the increase in the selling price of trust
products. What industrial combine
has increased the wages of its en-
ployees in proportion to the selling
price Of its product, and where does the
farming population come in which
must pay for the trust products the in
creased price without particle of com.
pensation, no matter how much the in.
crease ?-Denver Post.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-10-11

A certain Irish member Of parlia-
ment, popular and bachelor, had been
very polite to the daughter OF the
house where he was visiting. When
the time came for him to 60, the too
anxious mamma called him in for .
serious talk. ''I'm sure don't know
what to say" she went on. "'Tis re-
ported all around that you are to mar
~ Lettia."
"Just say that shs refused 49,
gnastly advised ~ pAselHaAsoansonlls.
~ ys1AGp ,k
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-10-11

Omaha, Oct 9.-The east-bound pas.
senger train on the Fremont, Elkhorn
and Missouri Valley ran head first into
freight engine at Arlington at 4:15 D.
m. No lives were lost, but the circum-
stances were right for a great disaster,
and twenty odd passengers had an ex.
ceedingly narrow escape.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-10-11

Townsville, Ca. Oct. 9.-Fred N.
Shattuc, the only child of Representa-
tive Shattuc, of Cincinnati, died here
yesterday afternoon of heart failure.
Mr.. and Mrs. Shattuc reached here
Wednesday last with their son, expect
ing that he would recover his health
in this climate. The body will be
shipped to Cincinnati for interment.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-10-11

Dies Molnes. Ia. Oct. 5.-Jim Ora
ham, Iowa's champion pugilist, de-
feated last night in the third round
Tom Cox, local celebrity. Young Cor
bett was present and hested a local ne.
Ito eghtsc II tAe pvsliMlnary contest.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-10-11
CABLRGRAn FROM OTIS.
He Tells Of Reosht Sharp Engagement,

He Tells Of Recsht Sharp Enessemsuts
with the Insurgents.
Washington, Oct. General Otis
has cabled the war department the fol-
lowing account Of the recent sharp en-.
gagements with the insurgents:
Manila, Oct. 4.-Captain Poore,
Sixth infantry, attacked intrenched
robber band western Negroes, LIST;
Lieutenant Grubbs, Sixth infantry,
killed; Doctor Shillock, three enlisted
men slightly wounded; twenty of the
enemy killed including two leading
robbers; twelve rifles, large supply
ammunition and stores captured;
Poore's action highly commended.
insurgents west Of Bacor and linus,
LuZon, attacked line of communica.
ton, Captain Eldredge, Fourteenth in.
fantry killed. Lieutenant Burgess.
Fifth artillery, wounded; number en-
listed men killed and wounded ten or
twelve; full report not yet received.
Enemy driven west and south with a
reported heavy loss. Yesterday enemy
attacked Calamba, driven off some dis.
lance into country our casualties two
enlisted men killed, seven wounded.
Sixty Insurgents killed, number
wounded unknown. Fourth cavalry
reconnaissance yesterday from San Fer
nando In direction Santa Ana and
Arayat; one man killed; no other cas-
ualties; insurgents driven with consid-
cradle loss. Advanced picket post,
three men, out from San Antonio and
Santa Rita, west San Fernando, killed
yesterday by Bolo men; result Of care.
lessness or over-confidence in natives"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-10-11

President King. Farmers Bank,
BROOKLYN, Mich, has used DeWitt's
Little Early Risers in his family for
years. Says they are the best. These
famous little pills cure constipation,
billi0usness all liver and bowel troubles.
II. G. Smith.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-10-11

Millions of dollars, is the value placed
by Mrs. Mary Bird, Harrisburg, Pa, on
the life of her child, which she saved
from Group by the use of One Minute
Cough Cure. 1t cures all cough, colds
and throat and lung troubles.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-10-11

Bloemfontein, Oct. 7.-President
Steyn, addressing commando In Mar
ket square Thursday, congratulated
the burghers on the rapidity with
which they had responded to the call.
he said the Orange Free State did not
intend to make an attack. but that 1t
would fiercely defend its cherished
rights. The enemy was strong, but IL
that enemy crossed the border 1t would
be met with determined resistance. In
concluding he exclaimed: 1--WE would
be fighting for 1.-THE independence Of our
state" -
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-10-11
RYAN.

RYAN.
Miss K. Trimble and little nephew of
Argsnd, are visiting friends here.
Miss Sarah Ward, of Manchester,
spent Sunday with friends in town.
Miss Nellie Lyman departed Monday
morning for Dubuque, where she will
visit friends for a few days.
Mark Fenton is relieving the day
operator at Manchester for couple of
weeks.
John Kelley and E. E. McCloud have
bought eight hundred acres Of land
north of the county. seat.
N. Weller shipped 9 car of cattle to
Chicago Monday.
Mrs. John O'Brien and daughter Mag
gle are visiting friends at Britt, Iowa.
Mr.. James McAreavy and Miss Katie
O'Brien were married at Relmond
church Monday morning OF last week,
Rev. P. H. Ryan officiating.
VIM. Haigh made 9 business trip to
Sioux Falls, South Dakota. last week.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-10-11

Attention.!
The members of w. A. Morse Post
and other ex-soldiers are requested to
meet at Post room at $50 q. m. Thurs
day, October 18th, to attend the funeral
of Comrade Hazelrigg.
By order of
Geo. Commerford,
Post Commander,