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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-29
What Caused the Changer

On May 81, 1893. the Des Moines
Register said editorially:
Some hssty advisers, who are telling
Uncle Sam to hold the Philippines for
better or for worse, make q serious
mistake. The United States does not
want to 60 into the colony operating
business. Our government is not we'll
adapted for the employment of gov
errors general, but there is another COM
sideration. The Philippines are in the
old world. We have for many years
asserted that no European nation shall
acquire another foot of territory on
this continent. We call this the "Mon-
roe Doctrine" It is q good American
doctrine, but suppose we go over to the
old world to conquer and to acquire
and to hold islands, cannot the Euro
pean nations use that as a base for their
claims to American territory and is
they not only can but will do 30. We
other test to ourselves. We cannot say
to them keep out and hands off, and
then grab for ourselves all we conquer
from the Spaniards. The two doc
trines will not work together. We
must abandon either our old world
possessions or the Monroe doctrine. We
believe it to be the safest to abandon
our old world possessions. But as to
holding the islands for ourselves
permanently, that is out of the ques-
ton unless we abandon our own poll
cies and endanger our republic.
And the Register was not the only
republican paper that along about that
time expressed its honest views on the
subject. The Cedar. Rapids Republi-
can, the Omaha Bee and many others
spoke fearlessly in opposition to i'm
perialism. Even Mckinley delivered
his criminal aggression" speech. Blu.
at that time Mr.. Hanna and the trust
managers had not indicated their pref
erences on the question. AS soon as
they spoke there was an amusing
scramble on the part of the little fell
lows To get into line with the trusts
The Register reversed itself with a
sudden jerk, and commenced calling
everyone who was not in the trust
band wagon such endearing names as,
''demagogue," feeble minded" "im-
beetle" etc. This illustrates cardinal
distinction between the two great par
ties of the country. The democratic
party will not reverse itself at the COM
mand of any boss.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-29


a perlmetre of nearly thirty miles. Lit
tleton's division and two brigades of
cavalry, ali under Butler, operated
southwest of Dalmanutha.
Opposed Buffers Advance.
French, with two brigades of caval-
ry. moved northwest of Belfast, driv-
ing the enemy to Lckenvly. on the
Belfast-Lydcnburg road. AS soon as
French reached Lekenvly Pole-Carew
advanced from Belfast in support. The
enemy, In considerable strength. op-
posed Buffers and Pole-Curew's adj
vance. He brought three. long-toms
and many other guns and pompoms
(quick-firing guns into action. The
firing until after dark was hot and
persistent. Butler hopes his casualties
will not exceed forty. Pole arew
has not yet reported. The Beers are
making a determined stand. They
have large number of guns, the
country is difficult and well suited for
their tactics, and is less favorable to
cavalry than any We have hitherto
worked over"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-29
SAMPLE1aBAILOT
Observation-Disclosures taAllpIgl?

Shall b. w. Hoag, las successors and assigns. be
granted the right to erect and maintanan electric
light, heating and power plant in the city of
Manchester, Iowa. for period of ten years,
with right to continue to use water power and
such other power may be available, and to
erect poles and string wires in, along and over
the streets, alleys and public property of the city,
with such other privileges as may be reasonable
and essential for the construction, continued
operation and maintenance of such plant, sub
ject to regulation by the City Council as by law
provided?n
!, R. R. Robinson Clerk of the City of Nanches-
ter, Iowa. do hereby certify that the foregoing is
q the official foim of the ballot TO be voted at the
. Special Election to be held in the City of Man
{ chester, Iowa, on the third day Of September. A.
/. D., 1900
- y'Q) CR.Rs5kz;uo o1r
City Clerk
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-29

"A company composed oft he Cornell
ians in the city chartered thu" Snale'and
sailed up the Maquoketa last Friday
afternoon. InasHuch as Manchester
claims some thirty or thirty. five former
and present Cornell students these
reunions are very pleasant and really
valuable in u reminiscent way. This
was one of the most happy reunions
had for some time and it took some
hard coaxing on the part of Commodore
Lewis to induce the young people to
break camp and sail home again. For
our part we say, the oftener these gath
erings the better. Here's to Cornell!
The "Snale" should have hada card
out last Friday "This is our busy day."
..or there were two crowds waiting to
use that eat little vessel. The Com
modore .loted the Comedians up the
river and then lost himself in their
interesting society and forgot the Sec
ond party of picnickers. The Annette
gallantly came to the rescue and party
composed of the Misses Leroy and
their guests, Miss Hubbell and Miss
DeCoster, Miss Miles and her guest,
Mrs. IIockenhull, and Miss Seeds, Les
lie lIoyt, Ned Hoyt, Ben Miles, Hugo
Won Oven, Q. l.. Leigh and Master
Allen LeRoy picnicked in right royal
manner on the banks of the Maquoketa.
The "Snale" brought them home again
after an evening of more than ordinary
enjoyment and merrymaking.
The "Doves' held their annual
picnic at Table Rock last Thursday
afternoon. Mr.. Hennessey, who always
drives the hack load out, took an extra
precaution this time by taking another
man along, which was probably just as
we'll. AT least it was happy, care
free crowd that ate, laughed, told
amusing anecdotes and ate again until
the day had died into the night and
though tired from it all, they yet
exhibited an energetic amount of lung
power as they drove through the city
at late hour in the evening. Those
present were the Misses Esther DE
Coster, Minneapolis, Marion Morton,
Cedar Falls, Lora Iubbell, Los Angeles,
Lillian Terrill, Ruth paxson, Dora lie
Roy, Alma Leroy, Mary Kenyon, Bess
Anderson, Henrietta Beecher, Ann
Glissendorf, Alice Russell, Grace Ford,
Faye Ford, and the Mesdames IL
Philip, Chicago, Maud Hoag, Grace
Ford, Laurie Bronson.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-29
consuls to npt,,rn to po.r..

Washington. Aug. 27.-The state de-
partment is taking steps to have all
of the American consuls in China re.
turn to their several posts as soon
as immediate danger from anti-foreign
outbreaks is passed. 1.-The attention of
the department has been called to the
statements cmanating from various
consuls to the effect that they left
their posts at the direction of the de.
partment. The officials say this is
not correct; that the consuls merely
were permitted by the department to
leave their posts on their own respon.
slbillty If they considered their lives
were In danger.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-29
WALTER ELDER,
Chm. Com. Sd Cong. Dist

Miss Louise Truax, q seventeen. year.
old great-great-grandniece of Ethan
Allen, has captivated New YORK so.
ciety with her ability as whistler and
imitator of birds. She has just re-
ceived fiattering Offer to go to London
and whistle for fashionable Mayfair.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-29

To all appearances Mrs. Eliza Walk
or, of Carthage, Mo-, died one day last
week. Preparations were made for the
funeral, but no one thought of getting
q burial permit. To the oversight.
Mrs. Walker probably owes the fact
that she was not buried alive, for while
messenger was dispatched for the
necessary document she opened her
eyes and sat up. She is now as well as
ever.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-29
Notice of Referees Sale,

\ ny virtue of al order of sale directed to tile
i undersigned referees from the Clerk Of the Dis
\ rctcourt of Delaware county, Iowa, On u de-
! cree obtained in said court on the srl day Of
| January, A. d 1909, In favor of William Fen
ION and w. I. Horsnell. as plaintlffs and against
Thomas Tho J. sharp. George Horsnell. EdwardHors-
nell George Owen. Charlotte Scott Thomas Hors-
nell, Reuben May, Sarah May, Rhoda May, Alfred
keyes, Mabel Reyes Ruth Keyes and Henri
eta Reyes as defendants for the partition Of the
THIS pet iton and the further order of court
the sit day Of September, 1906 offer for sale, 10
the highest bidder for cash. the following real
estate, to-wit:
Lots number 1903. 304, sO5. 3OG. ill, b12, 5ls and
Oh IN the village of Delaware, Delaware county,
Iowa. Said sale to take place at the front door
OF the dwelling house on the above described
premises In the village of Delaware, Delaware
county. Iowa. at the hour Of o'clock p. M Of
said day, when and where due attendance Will
be given blythe undersigned.
Dated at Manchester, Iowa. August II, 1900.
II. BLAIR,
II. +. ARNOLD,
S4w2 f. M. CARR,
referees.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-29
: Estate Of James Harper. Deceased.

Estate of James Harper. Deceased.
To VILLA m Harper, y surviving son OF the de.
ceased: beneficiary under his will, and all
whom It may concern.
You arc hereby notified that tho final report
Of the Undersigned, as executors of the last W Ill
of said deceased, Is now on file In tho office Of
the Clerk of the District Court Of Delaware
county. Ia. That said executors have deposited
with tho said clerk the sum of six hundred
wIlled you by. said deceased; that said report
will come on for hearing on tile first day of the
October term, 1900. of said court, which CON
less cause is shown to the contrary said report
will DO approved, said executors released and
their bond discharged,
CHARLES GEARHAR and
j. N. PETERSON, Executors.
M. w. UERRICK. Atty for Executors. IS 4w
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-29
GoaboI,a WIN prn,,n,..,

Coyington, Ky. Aug. 23.-rhe will
of the late William Goebel has been
probated. 1t bcqueaths and devises
all OF the testator's property to his
brother, Arthur Goebel, and names the
beneficiary as executor without bond.
The appraisers under the will are
Alex. Davezac, NJ. l.. Harbeson and
Afford Macdonald. While no fig.
ures are given In the will, 1t is thought
that the estate will make a very val
liable legacy, as Governor Goebelis law
practice was lucrative, while he nj.
ways led a frugal life. There are
no witnesses to the Will
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-29

Atlantic City, n. j., Aug. 25.-The
heroine of the day in Atlantic City is
Mrs. Oliver j. Iamill, well-known
society woman of Philadelphia, who
pursued and captured burglar with
the aid of double-barreled shotgun
which was not loaded. EARLY in the
morning Mrs. Hamill discovered IL
burglar in one of the sleeping apart
ments. She walked to closet, pro:
cured the shotgun, confronted the
burglar and forced him to surrender.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-29
Three Women Missing,
COURTHOUSE IS BURNED.
Kingtssher Fire Destroyed United Stat,
and County Records

and County Records.
Kingfisher. o. T., Aug. 27.-I'ire
broke out here in an ice-cream parlor
in the court house block at 3.o'clock
in the morning and consumed the
court house, together with part of
the Kingfisher county records. The
Hobbs block, adjoining on The east,
was also consumed. Damage was done
to the hingfisher hotel and opera
house block across the street.
The court house block belonged to
Ex-Governor Seay and William
Grimes. The records of the probate
court, county attorney, and county sur
veyor Were all burned as were nearly
all the papers and records of the Unit
ed States and district court for this
county. Loss about $4,000; partially
insured.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-29
coNGER SENDS WELCOME NEWS.
Tells Briefly tho situation In the City o,
sunday-Captain Reilly IL Dead.


Sunday-Captain Reilly Il Dead.
Washington, Aug. 23.-The state de-
partnent authorizes the announce
lnent of the receipt ut an early hour
yesterday morning, through the consul
at Chefoo. of telegram from Conger
In the department cipher to the follow
Ing effect. dated Picking, Aug. 10:
1.-The entire city. with the exception
OF the imperial pnlace, is occupied by
japanese, Russian, British. Americans
and French. 1t is being apportioned
into districts for police supervision.
The Chinese army fed. The Imperial
family and the court have gone west
ward, probably to Si-An-Fu, In the
province Of Shen-Si. No representa-
tives of the Chinese government are In
sight In Picking, and the conditions are
chaotic. The palace is expected to be
taken Immediately. Many missionaries
have started for home, while others re-
main in charge of the Christian refu-
gees, numbering about 1000"
Conger's messageSwas particularly
welcome to officials III showing how
completely the entire city is dominated
by the allies. The military situation
WAS of quite us much interest III the
Developments as was the ulplom;lt,c.
Admiral Remey reported early III the
morning confirming the press report of
the death of the gallant Captain Rcil-
ly in the final assault OH the outer
walls Of Picking. Almost as important
as the Picking news was the state
ment that the Boxers are again con-
combating around Tien-Tsin, ana last
Sunday morning the Sixth cavalry
al, lte,I, .,,,1 J.,,S
troops had lively brush with the
Boxers eight miles outside Of lien
Tsin, where about 100 of the Chinese
were Killed, and five Americans wound
ed.
The casualties reported by General
Chaffee as occurring N action Aug. IA
include six killed, as follows: Battery
II, Fifth artillery, Captain Henry j.
Reilly; Robert r. Walsh, James O.
Hall and Daniel w. Simpkins, Ninth
Infantry; Russell T. Elliott and James
G. Wiber, Fourteenth infantry. The
wounded number twenty-eight most
Of the cases being slight.
A dispatch from Remey stated that
Dickens command Is landing today.
Picking. Aug. 16. all except imperial
rity cleared of Chinese troops. Amer
lean troops first to enter imperial
city, have penetrated to the gates of
the palace"
The most important dispatch of the
day was not made public by the war
department, but was the subject of an
extended conference ut the White
House. 1t was from General Chaffee.
dated the 18th, and dealt entirely
with military operations and condl-
lions. While 1t cannot be said to have
contained any bad news 1t contained
enough as to the unsettled conditions
in China, and the prospect Of long and
ardous work in restoring peace, to
form the subject for consultation of
some hours between the president and
his advisors.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-29
penth Reveal, n secret Marriage.

New York, Aug. PHI. Coulter
Brlnker, a theatrical manager of New
ark, was found dead early Yesterday
morning at tile bottom of an air shaft
in the Grand hotel. After his death 1t
became known that more than year
ago married Miss Abell, his leading
lady. 1t was Il case of accident.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-29
ENCAMPMENT OF PYTH1ANs
Engaging the Attention of People of Dc
troit-Many Knights Arrive


troit-Mnny knights Arrive,
Detroit. Aug. PA myriad of in
candesccnt lights stretched across
Woodward avenue all the way from
the river to Grand Circus park beamed
welcome last night to the incoming
Pythian knights. During yesterday
there were more spectators than
knights at the big cncampment of
the Uniform Rank, only a few scat
tered regiments arriving during the
morning, but as night approached the
air resounded with music Of the bands
accompanying companies. regiments
and brigades Of uniformed Pythians.
Religious services We're held last
evening in the Central Methodist
church, with sermon by Chaplain-in-
Chief Il. G. Sanderson. At the camp
grounds there were concerts by the
various bands. The first formal exer-
cigcs of the biennial gathering will be
lN
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-29
Jail Delivery ia nrontan,,

Red Lodge, Mont. Aug. ga
wholesale jail delivery occurred here.
Parties on the outside pried off a win
dow bar with the beams of an old
hangman,s scatfold and opened the
cells with skeleton keys. Six men
were confined in the jail. Frank
Woodstock, an alleged horse thief:
Dick johnson, the half-breed, who
knitted white man at Joliet last
week; Thinker an alleged forger, and
John Wilburn. alias Walden, wanted
at Clayton, N. NJ. for cattle stealing
and Jail jumping, We're the ones who
escaped.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-29
GRaSSF|ELD BROS,
WEFIT ThEFEET.

Date yesterday. How much 1t devlses
is case Of guess that runs all the way
from $20.000,000 to $35,0OO.UO0. He
gives all to his fnmily except 800, 600
to Hampton (Va) Institute, $3.50 to
the Chaplin Home for Aged in this city
and all his pictures to the Metropolitan
museum. after his widow dies.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-29
Edgewood.

Bases stolen Manchester 8, Double
plays-Anderson to McDougall to Moss;
Struck out-Brown 5, Hallett 2, Three
base hits-Moore, Malven, Home run
Dougherty, Bases on balls-Brown 9,
Hallett 8, Moss 8, Time of game-2:1O,
Umpires-Hoag, Reading.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-29

Akron, O., Aug. 25.-Ncgro Peck was
brought back here yesterday, pleaded
guilty and WAS sentenced to life i'm
prisonment. He is now in the peni-
Tertiary.
Akron. O., Aug. 27.-As n result of
the continued peaceful conditions ex-
listing in this city, all of the state
troops which hud been on duty here
since Thursday last. have been with
drawn. With the dismissal of the SOL
diers the saloons were reopened, and
the city has practically resumed Its
usual anpeacance.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-29

You can study Music, Shorthand,
Typewriting, Elocution, or take thor
ough Normal, Business or College
Course at the Upper Iowa University.
Write President Guy p. Benton, Fay
cite, Iowa, for free catalogue and beau
tiful souvenir. 85 2w
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-29
PRESIDENT STAYS AWAY.
He Decides He Cannot .Attend the G. A. X.
Inc nnpmemt at Chicago.

Washington. Aug. 27.-owing TO the
continued pressure Of public business
of Immediate Importance, the president
has been Obliged to withdraw his ac-
ceptance Of the invitation to attend the
national encampment of the G.. A. Il.
at Chicago, and the several other invi-
tations incident to that occasion.
Secretary Coltelyou has advised Exec
utive Director Harper, Commander
in-Chief Shaw and others of this leci.
sion and of the keen disappointment
felt by the president that he will be un-
able to be present during the encamp-
ment.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-29

During tremendous Thunderstorm
at Bellefontaine, Ohio, the house of
Tobias Kerr was struck by lightning.
Everyone in the family was more or
less stunned by the shock. On coming
to they were amazed to find that a
bureau had been moved from one room
into another.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-29

Cedar Rapids, Ia. Aug. 24.-After
an absence Of twenty years Mrs. Hor-
tense Perry, formerly Of Norway, Ben
toni county, has just been located at
Hot Springs, Ark, and has come home
to claim her share of her mothers es-
tate valued at $4,000. Not even let
ter has been received from her In four
teen years. Her husband Is proprietor
81 the Southern hotel.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-29

Krugersdorp, Aug. 27.-Command-
ant DeLarey appeared before Bank
station With a large force and sum-
moned the, garrison, commanded by
Lord ALTERNATE. to surrender, which
the garrison refused to do. In the
meantime De Wet took advantage Of
this ruse and crossed the river towards
the Orange River colony.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-29
BoEa pLoTTER ExECUrEp.
Lieut.. Coriua. Convicted of Completely
Against Lord Roberts, IL Shot.

Lieut. Cordua, Convicted of Completely
AgninAt Lord Roberts. Is Shot.
London, Aug. 27.-Lieutenant Cor
due, the Boer officer convicted by
court-martial as one of the ringleaders
in the conspiracy to abduct Lord Rob-
erts and to kill leading British officers,
was executed at Pretoria late in the
afternoon. Lord Roberts, to whom the
verdict and sentence of the court had
been referred, approved it and the exc
cution followed within few hours.
Cordun walked fearlessly to the gar
den behind the Jail. AT his own re-
quest he was not bound and sat In a
chair with folden arms. He told Cap
tain Bnrclard, commanding the firing
party, that he was ready and ten bull
lets struck him. The body was buried
near the spot where the lieutenant
fell.
Cordua was one of dozen men i'm.
plieated in the conspiracy. The plan
was to enter the quarters of the lead
ing British officers In Pretoria mt a sig
nal, and to kill oil but Lord Roberts,
who WAS to be carried by relays OF
horses to the nearest Boer camp. at
his trial Cordua asserted that he was
drunk when lie Joined the conspiracy,
and that he had been prompted by a
British secret service agent
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-29

Georgetown, Ky, Aug 24-After
considering the atlidavits submitted by
both sides, and hearing arguments,
Judge Cantiill has overruled the mo-
ton for new trial in tie case Of Ca
leb Powers, and Powers has been sent
to Louisville for safekeeping.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-29
Manchester Markets.


have for sale No IL Tornado Feed Cutter
| cheap. We have two silos, to fill and want a
| cutter of greater capaclty. Twenty tons OF
green corn cun be cut with this machine per
dy. WATTSON CHILDS 35w1
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-29
Democratic Congressional Conven.

A delegate convention of the demo
Gratis of the third Iowa Congressional
district will be held at Waterloo, Iowa,
Thursday, August 30, at 1870 o'clock p.
M, for the purpose of placing in nomin-
alton candidate for congress in said
district, and for the transaction of such
other business as may come before it.
The basis of representation will be
the same as 10 the state convention,
and will entitle the various counties in
the district to representation as follows
Rlackhawk 10 delegates, Bremen IL
Buchanan IL, Butler z, Dubuque 49,
Delaware 8, Franklin 4, Hardin g.
Wright 6. Total 98.
WALTER ELDER,
Chm. Com. Sd Cong. Dist
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-29
popU11sTs NOTIFY BRYAN.
Also this Monetary League-Grcat Bryan
Meeting Mt Topeka.

Meeting Mt Topeka.
Topeka. Kas., Aug. 24.-Bryan yes
terday received the second official noti-
iieation of his nomination for the presi-
dency. This notification cnme from the
Popullst party, and Thomas NJ. Pat
terson. of Colorado, acted as the mouth
piece of the party in making it. lie
was Mt the same time Informed of the
Endorsement of his candidacy by the
United States Monetary League, this
notification being given by n. w.
Rucker. The ceremonies occurred in
the spacious and beautiful grounds of
the state capital. and We're witnessed
by large number of people.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-29
rensio. Agent Mt Louisville.

Washington, Aug 23.-The prcsi-
lent has appointed ID. Il. Collier pen
sion agent at Louisville, Ky, to sue
aaed General Leslie Combs, who re-
signed to become chairman of the
state Republican committee.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-29
Brick for Sale.
Notice of Final Report,

Ihave just finished burning u kiln Of brick
and they are now ready for delivery. 1M
G, H. MATTOX,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-29
September twelfth. 34ws

The Upper Iowa University at Fayette,
Aowa, Is the oldest and best college In North.
eastern lows. Fall term opens September
twelfth. Expenses lowest In Iowa. a5w2