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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-10-04
PARTY HOSTS GATHER.



at Dallas, Tex.
Dallas, Tex, Oct. 2.-rhe two days
Democratic carnival has opened, the
event OF the morning being Tie arri.
val of William Jennings Bryan. The
city is packed with Democrats repre-.
senting forty states and Oklahoma
and Indian territories. Among the
prominent men awaiting the coming
of Bryan were o. ii. p. Belmont of
New York, Judge Tarvin of kentucky,
Colonel Wetmore> of Missouri. United
States Senators Berry of Arkansas
and Chiffon of Texas, congressman
Sulzer of New York, Maddox of Geor-
gia, Richardson of Tennessee, Davis
of Florida, Gordon of Ohio, Benton
and Clark of Missouri, Dinsmore of
Arkansas and the Texas delegation
Governor Jones of Arkansas, ex-Gov.
ernor Adams of Colorado and Crit
tenden and Stone of Missouri, A. w.
Terrell, eX-United States ambassador
to Turkey; ]. G. Johnson of Kansas,
who has recently come into promi-
hence in the Democratic national com
mittee; Mayor Rose of Milwaukee,
Harvey Solomon of ST. Louis and
thousands of lesser lights and leaders.
st. Louis, Kansas City and Milwau-
kee have delegations here and en-
route. Those from the latter cities
will present their claims for the Dem.
| ocratic national convention.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-10-04
Growth of Methodlsm reported.

Mount Pleasant, Ia, Sept. 29-The
fifty-sixth annual session of the Iowa
conference of the Methodist Episcopal
church met here. Bishop McCabe
said that in the last fifteen years the
Methodist church had gained more
members than the entire membership
of any other denomination except the
Baptists and Complexities. Mission
airy receipts from collections only
would probably exceed $1,30O,OOO.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-10-04

Des Moines, Ia, Sept 3O.-A cable
gram has been received by Governor
Shaw from Colonel Lopez of the Fifty
first Iowa regiment announcing the
arrival of the transport Senator at Ma
gaska, Japan, and requesting permits
sion to make brief stop at Yokohama.
The cablegram was forwarded to the
war department with approval
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-10-04

Mr.. w. C. Robbins, of Alexandria,
Ind, the Professional starter of rune
ming and harness races is here to do
the starting at the Delaware County
Pair. He is the young man that
started Waterloo and Cedar Rapids
this spring, land they speak very high
" of him atbotfl places.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-10-04
Choice Farm for Sale.

a farm of 200 acres, known as the D
N. Cooley farm, with a room house,
2 large barns, hog house, ice house,
milk house and crib, good well and run
ming water two miles south of Man
chester, Iowa, for sale on easy terms.
Inquire of G. G. Pierce, or F. E. Rich
ardson, at Office of R. w. THRILL,
40tf Manchester, Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-10-04

Dewey arrived in New York harbor
two days before he was expected. That
is one of "Cousin Georges" old tricks.
He reached Manila harbor year ago
last May, before he was expected.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-10-04
WILL 90 TO YoKoHAMA.
Fifty-First Iowa Given Permission TO Stop
Mt the ,Inpanesa City.

rIfty-FIrst 1owN GIVth FeFhfSs1Oh 70 Stop
ut the Japanese City.
Des Moines, Ia, Sept. 30.-Governor
Shaw yesterday morning received a
cablegram from Nagasaki, Japan,
where the Fifty-first Iowa had just ar
rived, asking permission to gosto Yoke.
hama and make a stop of two or
three days. Governor Shaw promptly
forwarded the request to the war de-
partment with his Endorsement.
The department cabled the desired
permission to Lopez, and the Senator.
with the regiment aboard, should reach
Yokohama some time today. 1t will
remain there probably two days. The
Washington authorities calculate that
the regiment should reach San Fran
cicoo DOT 10 ~
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-10-04

Indianola, Ia, Sept. 29.-rhe Demo.
Gratis of Warren county opened the
campaign here Wednesday with n
speech by Fred White, whose time
was principally given over to the sub.
ject Of imperialism. He paid particu.
lar attention to Governor Shaw's re.
cent speech in favor of imperialism.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-10-04
FATAL HEAD.END COLLISION.
Two Engineers. "a Fireman and conduc
tor Lose Their Lives.

Oskaloosa. Ia, Sept. PA head-end
collision occurred at noon yesterday on
the Belle Plaine and AIuchakinock ex.
tension. seven miles southeast of this
city. A passenger train with forty pas.
sengers was met by double header coal
train Of twentythree cars. The pas
senger engineer saw the approaching
coal train and applied the brakes and
had the train almost stopped when the
crash came.
Three engines and fourteen cars
were demolished. The dead are En-
gineer Oren Allen, Engineer Douglass
Fireman Premise and Conductor Dave
Buttertield, all of Belle Plaine. Fire.
men Baxter and Culp were seriously
hurt
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-10-04

Clinton, Ia, Sept. SO.-Two prison.
ers broke Jail Thursday night, Fred
Hutter, n horsethief. and Ed Peyton,
burglar. They called for coal, and
struck Deputy Sheriff Bryant in the
act Of giving 1t to them. A hard fight
occurred. They are yet at large.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-10-04
Thief Breaks Out of Jail.

Mason City, Ia, Sept. 27.-King
Brady, of the Brady gang, who has
been operating along the line of the
Chicago, Milwaukee and ST. Paul rail-
road, has been convicted of larceny.
jim Kelly, who was convicted last
Wednesday,, broke Jail and escaped.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-10-04

Justice Brown, of the United States
Supreme Court, in an article written
for the Forum mentions corporate greed
among the certain perils which men
ace the Immediate future of the coun-
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Fall of an Aernnant.

San Francisco. Oct. 2.-Albert Nc
Pberson. young aeronaut, was
hurled from the trapeze bar of bal
loon near Glen Park and SO seriously
injured that he will die. The balloon,
after riding a short distance, drifted
along until the trapeze ropes struck
an electric light wire over which Nc
PherSOn was thrown.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-10-04

Muscatine, Ia, Sept. 30.-Win Il.
McGaughey, student in the Musca-
tine high school, and son of Sheriff
Il. O. McGaughey, died yesterday from
injuries sustained while playing foot
ball last Monday. He is the second
foot ball victim this season.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-10-04
Annual Convention W. @. y o.

For the above convention to be held
at Seattle, WASH, the Chicago, Milwau-
kee u st. Paul Ry. will sell excursion
tickets to Seattle and Tacoma, WASH,
and to Portland Oregon at one lowest
first class limited fare for the round
trip. Tickets will be sold Oct. 18th, to
18th. Good to return until Nov. 10th.
40W2
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-10-04
MASKED MEN BEAT AND ROB.
Eight Burglars Raid a Farmers Home ani
Get 5000.


Portsmouth, o., Oct. 2.-Eight
masked men broke into the residence
of George Meade, wealthy farmer
living twelve miles from this city, at
night. Meade, Mrs. Gallagher, his sis
ter; George Gallagher, nephew; John
BROKER, hired man, and servant
girl were overpowered and tied to
their beds. Gallagher attempted to
escape and was almost beaten to death
with bludgeons. His injuries are pro.
nounced fatal. He has not recovered
consciousness. The burglars almost
wrecked the interior of the house in
their hunt for money, and succeeded
in securing 5000.
About o'clock in the morning the
servant girl succeeded in releasing her.
self and gave the alarm. No clew can
be found to the bandits. Meade offers
$500 reward for their arrest and the
county will also give reward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-10-04
pespera.e Deed ola Woman.

Detroit, Sept. 29.-Mrs. Theodore
Reiner, 100 Catherine street, murdered
two Of her children, attempted to muir
der the third, and then cut her own
wrists with suicidal intent. She is at
q hospital in very precarious condi-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-10-04

London, Oct. 2.-Indications and ad-
vices from all quarters point to the
probability that war will be de-
clared by the Transvaal at once.
Queen Victoria is said to have written
Queen Wilhemina of the Netherlands
lamenting the prospects of strife and
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-10-04
Fan Festival at Chicago.

Oct. 2, to 10, the Chicago Milwaukee
& st. Paul Ry. will sell excursion
tickets to Chicago and return at One
Fare for the round trip from all stations
in Iowa, Good to return until Oct. IA
tn. 4Ow1
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-10-04
Excitement at Cape Town.
Death Rather Than Defeat,

The members of the executive state
secretaries, President Kruger's rela-
tives, members of the raad, judges and
other professional men are all eagerly
giving their services. and the women
are bidding the men die rather than
return beaten.
1t is calculated that the Orange Free
State already has 1000 men on the
border Gable company officials at the
Cape say 1t is impossible to reach Pre-
toria over the Durham line. The Cape
Town to Pretoria line ia still working,
but 1t Is glutted with official messa pas
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-10-04
Death of Norman Wines.

Santa Barbara, Cal. Oct 2.-Nor-
man Wines. well-known United
States mail contractor and stage line
owner, is dead. He expired suddenly
at his residence just after attending
to some business over the telephone.
He operated stages and star route
contracts in California, Nevada. Ore.
gon, Idaho. and Wyoming.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-10-04
Notice!

Notice!
Notice is hereby given that I have
given my son, Egbert F. Emerson, his
time, and that from this time hence
forth, will not be responsible for his
debts or maintenance.
39w2 II. B. EMERSON.
Name hester. Iowa. Sept. %, 1899.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-10-04
Inspecting the Fort Dodge and Omaha

Council Bluffs, Ia, Sept. 3O.-Pres-
ident Stuyyesant Fish, of the Illinois
Central, accompanied by several 9TH
er officials of that road, arrived in this
city Thursday night on a tour Of in
spection of the Fort Dodge and
Omaha road. In the party besides
Fish were J. T. Hanrahan, second vice
president; j. Il. Wallace, assistant vice
president; Charles A. Peabody, Jr.,
John w. Auchinclass, Walter Luttgen,
w. Norton Grinnell, James Dewolf
Cutting and Charles NJ. Beach, all of
New York, directors Of the company.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-10-04
VIII Case Decided.

Sioux City, Iowa, Oct. 2.-The jury
returned verdict for the plaintiffs in
the Bolander will case after being out
five hours. MagnusBolander, about to
be admitted to the priesthood, died Of
appendicitis in Wayerly, Iowa. Father
p. j. McGrath of this city, his SUI
perior, was at the deathbed and made
a will which Bolander signed, Nc
Grath assisting him by guiding Bo-
lander's hand. The amount involved
was $4,000, oftwhich considerable
portion was left to the church. The
heirs Of the estate brought suit, claim
ing Bolander was unconscious when
the will was signed.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-10-04
Dance

so Acre.
:, Farm adjoining this city for sale. Terms easy
Inquire OF BRONSON u CARR. tt
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-10-04

If we cali peneye the press dlspatcnes
war with the Transvaal would be quite
popular in England. There are some
things that were quitepopular for time,
which are very unpopular in history
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-10-04
PASTuRE FOR REM

FASTUNE FUN RENT.
80 acres of woods pasture, running spring
water, plenty OF shade, will feed 80 head of
horses for 2 or months, situated on Doe creek,
5miles north of Edgewood, Iowa. Terms very
reasonable. Apply to j. b. SAWYER,
40w3 Manchester, Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-10-04
Lavater divides men into three classes,
the retrograde, the stationary and the
progressive.

Emerson once said that truth was too
simple for some people, and that they
disliked those who unmasked their il
-1usions.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-10-04
Excursion Rates
TO THE
NJ. TEACHERS ASSN
To Be Held At
independence, Oct: 10, 40,
Fl, 1900.

has become one of the popular educational
gatherings of the state. and If we may Judge
from the program of the Independence conven.
Instructive teachers meeting ever held IN the
state; a rate Of one and one,third fare on the
certiiicate plan has been made by the Illinois
within seventy-flye miles OF Independence, and
every teacher and others especially Interested
IN school work are cordially invited to attend.
S9w4 J.F. MERRY,
A. G. P. A., Ill. Cent. R. R.,
Dubuque, Iowa,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-10-04
Half Rates
Dubuque'sCreat
Carnival,
STREET FAIR
AND
Good Roads Convention,
0.!. |, ~, g., 1899.

DUBUQUE has notin thepast 20 years attempted
anything in the line of entertainment in which
her citizens were so thoroughly united and over
which all are enthusiastic as the week of carni-
val, to be given October 3rd to 18th, There will
be amusements for everybody, and of a char
acter that VIII command the respect and are
worthy the patronage Of the most refined and
best citizens Of the large territory tributary to
Dubuque. The street parades. the exhibits Of
agrlctlture and Industrial products, the gorge
Gus street decorations and the Midway
Piaisance will be tirst-cass OF their kind, and la
ADDITION to the amusement features the practical
mas as not been overlooked. On October 9Th
S y Roads convention, under the auspices of
the National Good Road Association will be held.
and men of national reputation and of large
experience In road making will discuss import
ant phases Of this question: A piece OF road will
be constructed showing how 1t can be the most
successfully and economically done. Every road
supervisor within $50 miless of DUBUQUE Should
attend this convention It is fmpossIble
20 indicate which of the five will be the most In
teresting day of the Carnival. All will be fine.
Dubuque. however, will have one attraction that
is worth going miles to see-one that no other
city In Iowa will have. Werefer to PAINS won.
Everybody should see this thrilling and accurate
representation of the event that has made the
name of Dewey household word. The Illinois
Central Railroad company will make a rate of
ONE FARE for the round trip from ali its
points within 100 miles of Dubuque, Tickets To
he sold October 2nd to 18th, inclusive, good TO re-
turn until Oct 9th For full particulars as to de-
tails Of the carnival, address G. Fl. Day, Secre-
tary, Dubuque. j. f. MERRY,
A. G.. p, A., Ill. Gent.R r.,
3sWS Dubuque, Iowa
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-10-04

Capetown, Oct. 2.-Fighting be-
tween the Beers and British is mo-
mentarily expected here. The dis
patch of troops to guard the frontier
to the south and west of the Trans
yaal and Orange Free State goes on
day and night.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-10-04

After the Thursday evening per-
formance at the Central Opera House,
an old time dance. Harmony Orchestra
will furnish the music. Remember the
date, Thursday, October 5, and don't
you miss It,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-10-04
Mason Work

lam prepared to furnish estimates and guar
antee satisfaction OH all kinds of Mason work,
C.P. MILLER,
liu Manchester, Iowa,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-10-04
WAR is NEAR AT HAND
Conflict Between Beers and Brit
ish Is Imminent.
BUTCHERS GATHER ON FRONTIER.

Belief That They win Make an Attack on
Three Towns In Natal-Their Women
Admonish Them to Die Rather Than to
Return Beaten = English Physician
Communicated In the Orange Free State
-Lafasf Naxrs of fla Sifuafinn
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-10-04

MAP OF SOUTH AFRICA
at Ladysmith shortly. Reports from
Cape Town declare that an immediate
rupture of the diplomatic relation be-
tween Great Britain and the Trans
yaal is expected.
The South African News, semi
official newspaper, announces that q
special train has left to fetch Conyng-
ham Greene, the British diplomatic
agent at Pretoria, and his stan. It
adds that the formal hauling down Of
the British flag on the Agency building
at Pretoria is imminent.
Excitement at Cape Town.
Great excitement prevails at Cape
Town, where 1t is reported that the
Beers have occupied Laing's Mex. The
British at Cape Town express great
satisfaction at the fact that matters
have reached a state when definite
settlement Of the difficulties is inevita-
BILE. The general drift of news indi-
Gates that the position Of the British
troops in South Africa is critical owing
to the delay in sending reinforcements
and in the event Of hostilities early re-
verses are regarded as probable.
A special dispatch from Johannes
burg, dated Sept. 20, gives the report
of the arrival of the Notorious Ty-
man," The latest advices show that
the Transvaal mobilization has been
rapid and comprehensive. Many Beers,
1t is said, did not wait to be COM
mandeernd, but proceeded to the Dor.
der spontaneously.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-10-04
The Underwear,
Department

Offers many inducements for the
cautious buyer. We offer a line
OF children's heavy fleece-lined
winter weight at 10c, 15c, 19c and
up. A lot of boys tieece-l lined
yibbed shirts and drawers at 1Sc.
Eadies' jersey ribbed vests and
pants, heece-lined, at 19c, 23c. 25c
and 29c, furnished in gray, white
or ecru. A special line of ladies'
tipe ribbed underwear, assorted
colors and variety of makes at
dla
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-10-04

New York went Dewey mad last
week.
The Newtown bee., 1899-09-15
WASHINGTON.
CHURCH NOTES.

Rev Mr. Carter went away, last FRI
day, for his annual vacation, and Rev Mr.
Phalandt from Illinois gave practical
discourse ON "Inspiration." It can come
only to men who are In action, conflict.
A state of ease, idleness or ind ference
it passes by. The speaker gave pointed
illustrations, closing with Christ's temp
tation, which was handled in striking
and convincing manner. There was
new stock for thought in the elevated
plane from which the SUBJECT was set
forth. Besides, the gift of Gods in.
breathing is as free. to the soul OF man
heaven to his body.
Harper Richmond OF Danbury is do
ing r Seabury's mason work, having
done what but few farmers possess to-
day, /. e., set potash kettle. Years ago,
In the swine raising age, every farmer
had one as surely as he had barn. In
those days one farmer raised and car
ried to New Haven 200 hogs.
Mrs G. t. Woodruff Is still confined to
the house. Her sisters, Mrs Logan and
Lillian Clark of New Milford, have, with
their mother, Mrs Jane Clark, kindly as
sisted in caring for her. Her mother ID
still with her.
Mrs Fannie A. Lotus has been or
Church Hill visiting relatives and
friends.
Miss Grace Griswold of Morris opened
school on Church Hill, last week.
Miss Estella Beach goes to New Pres
ton again and Alice goes back to Water
town to their respective places occupied
| last summer.
Mr. and Mrs Sherman Woodruff hav,
gone for vacation to ''ye ancient town,
of Guildfofde" beside the great sea.
The Newtown bee., 1899-09-15

vania, attending the military exercises
in the above mentioned city and renew
ing the acquaintance of comrades Of
yore.
Rev Z. Evans of Bridgeport, former
pastor here. was seen in this vicinity the
first part OF last week.
We are glad to learn at nearly all the
boarding places about the lake more
guests srs expected during the present
month and the fall hunting will also
bring still mora after October l.
A. G.. Caskey and family Of Detroit
Mich, are again expected, this week, to
take possession of Mrs L. nj. Sperry'a
cottage in this village for the winter.
e, B. Holcomb returned on Saturday
from Bridgeport much encouraged about
hts eyes after consulting the specialist,
Wilson, who assured him his sight may
be fully restored.
The Newtown bee., 1899-09-15
BANTAM.
PERSONAL AFFAIRS.

Rev c. L. Owens of Meriden preached
in the Baptist church, last Sunday night,
to full house.
The delegates appointed to attend the
meeting of the Hartford Baptist ASCOT
alton, which meets in the Baptist church
in Rockville, September 20 and 81 are
Rev C. w. Potter, Edgar f. Wedge and
Mrs E. r. Wedge.
The anuusl meeting of the Kings
Daughters will be held in the vestrv
of the church, next Friday evening at 7.30
O'Clock.
Miss Grace Cudlipp of Br ookivn,N N. Y,
is the guest of Mrs E. F. Wedge, at Elm
Cottage.
Mrs John Sparkling is entertaining
Miss Marguerite Linus of Brooklyn,
N. Y.
Miss Betsey Bradley of Torrington if
visiting st Henry Crossman's.
Governor Lounsbury was in town one
day last week.
Miss Maud Flynn returned home. Mon
day night latter week at the shore.
Miss Berniee Bissell of Shelton is visit
ing Miss Annie Doyle.
School opens September ID with the
same teachers as last year, John Spark.
ling principal, Miss Bessie Kenney pri-
mary teacher.
The Newtown bee., 1899-09-15
WEST CORNWALL.
NUGGETS OF NEWS.


Miss Hattie Monroe spent Sunday
with her n other at Kent.
Mrs L. j. NickersOn accompanied her
aunt, Mrs J. S. New of Canaan, to New
Haven, for few DAYS visit, this week.
Saturday, from ht summer trip at
Asbury Park and with friends at Paw
ling.
Miss Maggie E. Miller returned home
Saturday, from her visit at Pawlipg.
George r. Smith was in New York,
this week, on business.
Mrs Lucy Morgan returned, Saturday,
to her home at New Haven.
Mrs q. B. s. Devsn and children have
returned to their home at Stamford.
Harry Pierpont Of Madison is visitip z
his sister, Mrs FL. NJ. Pratt.
An accident to the south bound freight
train at this station, Tuesday morning,
delayed the north bound mail train for
about one hour.
Miss lLouise Taeker, who has been
spending the summer with Mrs Mary A.
Beck, returned home Thursday.
A rousirg political sermon was deliv-
cred In the chapel, last Sunday evening,
by Rev Chester Ferris, on the text, "For
your citizenship is in Heaven"
r. W. Dean has returned from bis sum-
mer outing with relatives at { linton.
All of the many schools In this vicini-
tv commenced, this week. Monday, with
teachers as follows: Miss May Brace In
Hall district; Miss Lillian B. Simmons in
Dean district; Miss Jessie Cochrane in
Hart district. The village school has the
good fortune to possess Miss Alice E
Murray of South Manchester as teacher
again, this year. All the children like
her and learn well under her teaching.
The primary department have for their
teacher Miss Josephine Fem of Ply.
mouth.
Rev Samuel Scoville Is to address the
| children at the Sunday school, this COM
ing Sunday.