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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-21
REASONS FOR THE cENsuRE.
Country Entitled to All the 1nlorma-


LONDON, April 2l.-4:2o P. M.-General
Chermside and General Rundle are NOV
ing over the sodden roads. Rain was still
falling when they went into camp Thurs
day afternoon eighteen miles west OF De-
Vets D6rp. They hold the railway ana
fine southern frontier of the Free State
with 10000 men.
How many are going with me generals
who vii, engage the Beers al Wepener is
not mentioned in the latest dispatch from
Oolarssport, where the British btvouacAed
Wednesday night. The field telegraph
ends there.
On Thursday the Beers still mad Ioho-
mel Dalgetty closely penned IN.
REASON FOR PUBLICATION
The Governments reason for pubilshlhs
Lord Roberts special dispatch was eS-
planned last evening at Huh py MI. Wa,
TER Hume Long, President OF the Boaru
of Agriculture who said that the Soun-
trv was entitled to receive all the infor-
nation the government could give. me
government is told" continued MIR. Long,
..that having published the dispatch, II
is bound to deal Immediately with the
generals affected, but, in following such
a course, the government might have 10
dismiss every general the moment ne
made mistake. Had such Il policy peen
pursued in the past many most glorious
deeds would not have been performed
"The government used its discretion In
publishing the dispatch. From the begin
ming of the campaign her Majesty's min
listers have not swerved from the, rule
of leaving the conduct of the operations
to the discretion and Judgment of the
Connrander-in-Chief.'
General White. if not required in South
Africa. will go as Governor of Gibraltar
toward the end of May.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-21
SUMMARY OF TO-DAY's NEWS.



The American Tobacco Company said
to have made big purchases in Richmond
and in Petersburg.
Plan adopted for election of delegates
to Norfolk Convention.
The Carnival plans are working adj
mirably.
Meeting of the Sunday Observance
League.
Sudden death OF Manchester gem
Meeting of military companies.
State.
while in a Jealous rage on account OF his
wife.
DIR. Tonpkins' family have narrow
escape from poison in Fredericksburg.
The Roanoke Board of Trade are ur-
dertaking To arbitrate between the Nor
folk and Western and the striking boiler
-Cissie Lofsus walks of the pier into
the water at Old Point, and is saved by
- marine.
Captain of a barge drowned at the
wharf at Newport News.
John McNurrey commits suicide rather
than go to the poor-house
a mad dog gets among the iady
dancers at q German in Petersburg and
tears their dresses.
Charles f. Harper. slayer OF Duncan
Ross acquitted ut Portsmouth to.nignt.
-Silas Washington accused OF Killing
his prospective mother-in-law.
commemorative Attorney Duncan. OF
Norfolk successfully tries conclusions
with big policeman
Motor Cycle Company chartered, Win
fifteen million capital
General.
State Department moving cautiously
In enforcing demands upon Turkey.
House wransles over armor-piate.
Senate received conference report or
Hawaiian bill. but postponed action until
Traffic in the South still tied UP by
9on!y two National League games
played on yesterday
Foreign.
reasons given for publication OF
Roberts censure OF the generals.
-DaIgctty still, surrounded.
-Rritons moving over sodden roads.
--NlgerIan soldiers marching to the
rescue OF Kummasste.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-21

The Speaker was unable to count
quorum, whereupon Mr. Underwood moE-
cd an adjournment The motion was lost.
but the quorum failed on the next vote
and at 6:25. without finally disposinS Oh
the bill, the House adjourned
In the Senate.
WASHINGTON, April 2o-The Senate
had under consideration during the
greater part of the days session the
conference report on the Hawaiian civil
government measure. Mr.. Cullom made
an extended explanation of the changes.
The bill was the subject of sharp crtti-
cism Final action upon 1t was postponed
until tomorrow
The Alaskan civil code bill was consid-
cred for a brief time. Mr. Bate. of Ten
nessee delivering a speech in opposition
to the pending Hansbroush amendment
relating to the rights of alien miners
Mr.. Foraker, of Ohio. pronounced a
e,,losy on the late Lorenzo Danford, a
representative from Ohio, and the Senate
adopted resolutions expressive of its sor-
row.
Mr.. Bacon. of Georgia, offered two
resolutions, one inquiring of the Secretary
of War whether army officers had receaV-
ed or were receiving salaries for the per-
formance of civil duties in addition to
their regular pay and the other inpuirinS
about the expenses for officer quarters
and equipment, etc. Both resolutions
were objected to and went over.
Mr.. Hale presented the conference re-
port upon the additional urgency dell
cheney bill, and it was agreed to.
Mr.. Gallinger offered substitute for
the resolution he introduced yesterday
asking information as TO revenue derived
from stamp taxes. The substitute directs
the Secretary of the Treasury to furnish
a statement of the sum derived from the
war revenue act, the items regarding
each subject of taxation to be stated sep
arately. The resolution was agreed to.
At 4:ia the Senate adjourned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-21
Desu,torr Cannon Fire.

tA1AsBRU, April 2O-The Beers continue
to move freely around Wepener, going in
all directions from which relief columns
are expected Desultory cannon fire and
shipping have been going on all day, with
scarcely any reply from Colonel Dai-
getty's force.
The Calendon River rose considerably
during the night. This made the Beers
uneasy. as they feared separation. Some
reimforcements have arrived for them.
coming apparently from Thaba N'Chu.
or that direction. -
Our casualties up to date are believed
to have been twenty-five killed and 1i0
wounded.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-21
ICARNIYAL WEEK, RICHMOND, NAY TO 19.|
while they are trying to reach wepener -rIII-

while they are trying to reach Wepener
week ago.
Everything was taken from the pris-
oners, who were sent to Pretoria. Their
native servants. who escaped from the
Boer Iaager near Wepener. say that
there were four guns disabled and that
the Beers had lost one hundred in killed
alone.
1t is also ascertained that the Beers
made a night attack on April 11th. but
were discovered while creeping along a
deep ditch. by Cape Mounted Rifles, with
maxims, who fired into them at a dis
tance of two hundred yards. with the
result that the Beers lost tive wagon
loads of killed and wounded
A simultaneous attack in other quarters
was repuised by the British, who used
their bayonetS.
The Beers still surround Wepener, but
there has been little firing lately.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-21
MODDhR IMPASSABLE.
Traffic Southward Interrupted by
Washing" Away of tho Iiallroad.

LONDON, April a--The Bloemfontein
correspondent of the Morning Post. teie-
graphing Thursday April 18th. says:
."I,here is already thirty foot flood
Of the Colendo River, which is reported
to be still rising. All the drifts on the
Modder River are impossible. Traffic Is
interrupted southwark. the water having
washed the ballast from the line of rail-
way.
strenuous efforts are being made to
rearrance the transport to meet the re-
uuirements of the enlarged army.
I'm view Of the impending advance
anxiety increases among the troops con-
cerning the future of the garrison at
Bloemfontein. everyone hating the
thought of being left there. There has
been no increase of Sickness.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-21
BoER FoRTIFlCATI0Ns.
They Are Arranged Along tue Bissars-
berg Mountains.


ELAiNDSLAAGTE, Thursday, April -
The British patrols yesterday discovered
another party of Beers on the British left
in the same position from which the enc
my recently fired on the South African
Horse. In this instance, however, there
was no firing.
Native deserters confirm previous state
ments with respect to he Notifications
and strength of the Beers along the Big
earsberg Range. The enemy have re-
Gently established a large hospital. which
is already filed, and similar hospitals are
being established by them at various rail-
way towns.
The Beers are losing many horses me
rank and file are not allowed to forage 1or
supplies. Their sugar is exhausted, and
only bush tea is available.
The Beers are reported to wish to leave
the Bsgsarsherg and TO take up position
at Majuba, but the commandants refuse.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-21
RUSHING TO THE RESCUE.
Nigerian Troops Dispa' chcd to Relieve
KumaSsic.

LAGOS. BRITISH WEST AFRICA,
April 2O-Three hundred Nigerian troops
have been dispatched overland to the
Canaan country northwest of Ashanti,
where the British residents are in danger,
-Four hundred and fifty other troops are
proceeding from the gold coast.
There are unconfirmed rumors here OF
trouble with the French at AIeco. in the
Yeruba country, in the neighborhood of
Danomey frontier. Owing to the distance,
however, this can hardly be connected
with the troubles In the Ashanti and
Canaan
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-21
A DlSAPPOINT MENT.
Mr.. SntherIin's Opinion of the N. Z.
Popuiist Convention.
" ashinston Bureau, The Times.
No. 515 Fourteenth Street.

No. DO ForteeIltn SlreIe'
WASHINGTON. D. c., April 2o.-Spe-'
oi,n -.Renresentattve Sutherland. of Ne
tra ska, who accompanied senator Butler
to the Populist Convention at Raietsh. IS
not very enthusiastic over the convention.
He realizes that he was made dupe
ard eatspaw of by Senator Rutler.
When asked to-day by The Times cor
respondent what he thought of the con-
vention. he said: '''rhe convention was
disappointment to me- 1 was led TO De
lleye that I was to attend Bryan cor
vention. 1 cannot understand nov s'ict,
!, hodv can pretend to be for Bryan and
SIN, refuse to endorse his f-tsssrf
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-21
MAJOR BABTIE DECORATED.
Given Victoria Cross for Conspicuous

Bravery.
LONDON, April 2o.-Tne Gazette an
nounces that the Queen has conferred
the Victoria Cross on Major William Bah
tie. of the army medical corps, for con-
spicuous bravery at the battle of Colenso.
Major Babtie went to the assistance
of wounded gunners in the face of a
heavy rifle fire during the fighting of De-
cenber 18th. and later in the day assisted
in bringing in Lieutenant Roberts. son OF
Lord Roberts, who lost his life while at
tempting to rescue the guns, for which,
after his death. he was awarded the Vic
toria Cross.
This latter feat of Major Babtie was
also accomplished under a severe fire.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-21
REPUBLICAN, SPLIT.
Two Tennessee Delegations viii Go TO
PhiIaucIphia.

NASHVILLE, TENN. April 2o.-Ten-
,,assss viii have two Republican tickets
il, the field in the coming State cam
na;en likewise two sets of delegates
viii go to the National Convention at
Philadelplfa. Both delegations are in
structed for Mckinley
The situation is the outcome of bitter
factional fight that has been wased IN
the State for some time.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-21
British Eortifications,

BiRANFORT, ORANGE FREE STATE,
April 19.-General Delarey has returned
from reconnaissance in force east of the
railroad TO the Modder River. He reports
that he met only a few scouts, but that
he saw British fortitications all along the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-21
Yortscr nl...le.l No. Gnlltv.

FRANKFORT. KY. April 20.-In the
Circuit Court to-day the case of Henry
E. Youtsey. one of the men Indicted as
PRINCIPALS in the assassination OF Cover
nor Goebel, was called Youtsey plead
ed not guilty.
Mohon was entered for ball ard the
hearing was set foS Monday April s0th.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-21
AGREEMENT CONCLUDED.

Russia and Korean Governments to
Come to an Understanding.
tsOuEL., April 20-An agreement has
been concluded between the Russian and
Korean governments, Korea pledGins her
self not to alienate I<opje Island, at the
mouth of Masampho harbor.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-21
Foot Mashed.

William Brook (colored) had has foot
terdav about o:aO p. NJ. He was carried
to his home in the ambulance.
The ambulance was called yesterday
morning to Hagerman's drugstore to at
tend a white man whose hand had been
mashed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-21
anneal for intervention.

CAPE TOWN. April 20.-At meeting
of the Volksraad of the Orange Free State
at Kroonstad today President Steyn de-
nounced Lord Roberts proclamation as
.-treachery,'' and declared that as Great
Britain's object was their destruction,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-21
EAT CANNED BEEF.

The Soldiers i'll the Philippines Live
on 1t.
WASHINGTON, April eo.-War Depart
ment officials have been compelled TO re-
sor, to the use of canned roast beef Cor
the subsistence of the army in the Philip
pines. This is due to- the fact that 1t is
absolutely essential that the soldiers
shall be served with fresh meat, and be-.
cause of the impossibiliry of providing
refrigerated beef or cattle on the hoof
under existing conditions.
DIR. NIcGuire No Better.
There was no Improvement in the condi-s
.ions of DR.. Hunter Mcclure throughout
yesterday and last night.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-21
=WEPENER STILL SURROUNDED.

Captain Little, or Brabant's Horse,
Captured by I'ocrs.
ALIWAL NORTH. April 20.-Captain
Little, Of Brabant's Horse; lieutenant
Holteck, and Mr.. Milne. Reuter- cores
Epondent, fell into the hands Of the enemy
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Continued on Second Page.)
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-21
nANGE OF TREKMoIMETEts.

Following was the range of the ther-
sacmetcr at The Times office yesterday:
3 A NJ. -: u NJ SO: 3 p. NJ. So: 6 p.
NJ. ei. 9 p. NJ. SIS; u M, sc. Average
temperature. 5s.Ss.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-21
WEATHER FoFECasr.

Forecast for Saturday and Sunday.8
Virginia Showers Saturday and prooa-
bly sunday: brisk easteriy winds.
North Carosina- -farin. followed by cieaf-
ing Saturday; sunday fair. brisk south.
east winds
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-08
COCOON.

Andrew Nc Donald of Hopkinton,
spent Sunday with his parents at Ehler.
Mrs. Andrews went to Hazel Green
Tuesday to visit with her daughter,
Mrs. Keys, for few days.
The Linn County Association of the
Disciples of Christ will hold their
forty -first annual meeting of the as
ISOLATION on August 81 to September 8.
SD. Lyttle found it necessary to
take his wife back to! the hospital at
Independence. She did not seem at all
sentented at home and requested to be
taken back.
Alta public meeting held in the Coun
Gil Room last Friday evening for the
purpose of perfecting plans for the
coming Linn County Harvest Home
picnic, the date was fixed fol
August 10th.
l. s, Hanna and wife, Mrs. A. w
Savage, Cora Hanna and Cora Savage
and N. II. Richards and wife spent thu
day at the United States Fish hatcher!
near Manchester yesterday. From there
Mr.. and Mrs. richards go to Monticello
for two weeks visit.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-08
New Lines of the Burlington, ceda,
Rapids G Nothern Railway.

The prosperity of the towns 'on the
burlington, Cedar Rapids Il Northern
Railway is everywhere evident. The
Railway Company regards the well being
OF the towns on its lines as inseparable
from the well being of the Company ard
considers ita plt SAINT and profitable duty
to aid them i'll any proper manner. The
company asitwere becomes an interested
citizen in every one of its cities and towns
The patrons all speak of the manage
ment in the highest terms. There is no
cold barrier OF dignity between its pat
rons and any officer of the Company. This
mutual sympathy and assistance ac-
counts for much of the prosperity Of its
cities and towns.
The Company is fully abreast with
the expansion of the age as its extern
sions will show. The line from Worlhing.
ton, Nobles,C County, to Hardwick, Rock
County, Minnesota, has Just been com.
pleted, making four bright young cent
ers OF business, Reading, Wilmont, Lis
more and Kenneth. All in as rich q
country rs found in the "Corn Belt, of
the Northwest.
Tho line from Germania in northeast
erly direction through Kossuth and
Winnebago Counties, Iowa Fairbault
Freedom, Steele and Rice Counties
Minnesota is now under vigorous con
suction. The laying Of steel com
menccd July 10th, and is intended to
reach the city of Fairbault this fall
FREEDOM and Steele are the richest dairy
counties in the United States. Indeed
the whole line runs through remark
ably rich country, New towns are
being located and plated. Rake, in
Winnebago, County, Iowa, is now on
the market, Walters in Faribau!t
County, Minnesota, will soon be open
for business. These two towns are
well within the dairy district and have
a bright future. These towns need
men of every calling. Reach out from
the overcrowded old towns and become
a pioneer in anew growing business
center, where your experience and abil.
| ity will receive Commensurate re.
ward. Carve out an estate for yourself
where the raw materials are at hand.
Address, TIIos III. Brown,
Sioux Falls, 5. ID.
Gen'l 'rownsite Agt New Lines, Bur.
lington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Ry.
GO. 3lW5
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-08
ONEIDA.
Too late for last weok. i

Most of our farmers have finished
harvesting and haying but they must
find something to occupy their time as
we notice none Of them have been
loafing around the stores lately.
Mr. Heise and Miss Harrison were
Greeley callers Tuesday.
Mr.. Robinson and family have moved
into their new residence and everything
looks as slick as a button.around there.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ellis Kenyon, of Nor
folk, Neb., are visiting the formers sis
ter, Mrs. j. B. Durham.
Mr.. and Mrs G. b. Cox and son, and
Mrs. G. w. Jordy went to Delaware
Friday after blackberries.
Several from here attended the ice
cream social at Greeley Friday evening.
Mrs. j. Lukenbill is entertaining a
sister from Walker.
F. M. Lillibridge and family had
business in Manchester Saturday.
Miss Laurens, is spending few days
with her sister, Mrs. Lee Burbridge.
A. L. Cougar is fencing for Frank
Seger this week.
Floyd and Ethel Bundy contemplate
wheeling to Fairbanks, Iowa, soon to
visit their sister, Mrs. Frances Hall.
Rev. Leamon, of Greeley, was down
this way Wednesday after a load OF
oats.
Mrs. Heiden and daughters, Berthe
and Eva, visited relatives at Colesbure
several days this week.
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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-08
\ BATTLE DEPENDS

As much on the weapons with
which it is fought as upon the
genefalship.
This is true of the Battle OIL
Competition as anything else.
The brightest man in the world
won't hit the mark if he loads up
with poor shot.
Our Shoes are. our Weapons
We are careful in choosing them,
We buy for cash from the bes,
manufacturers.
By selling for cash we can sci
on smaller per cent OF profit
than credit stores do.
We repair rips on the shoes we
we sell free of charge.
We carry large assortment in
all sizes and widths which makes
It easy to be suited, and fitted at
our store. We aim to buy Shoes
Come in, examine our shoes and
get prices and be convinced that
it pays to trade with
Our New Fall Stock of Little
Giant School Shoes have been re-
ceived. They are the best made
for Girls and boys.
Special Bargain Little Gents
Satin Calf School Shoes, sizes 9
to 10 price SIPS, size 13a to 2.
$3.50, size q to 81, $175.
GRASSFIELD BROS.
CASH SHOE STORE.
Manchester, Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-08
ROCK PRAIRIE.
These days are scorehsrs.

These days are scorehsrs.
Mrs. w. Childs and family are enjoy
ing visit from Mrs. Anthony Robin.
son, of Madison, Nsb. Mrs. Robinson
used to live in this neighborhood a few
years ago. She is also visiting her hus-
bands brothers family, r.. r. Robin
son, Ewho lives on Mrs. Bradfcrd's
farm.
A letter from Miss Ida Sheldon states
that she is at present up in Minnesota
with her two brothers, Tom and Burt,
and that she is enjoying herself quite
well and her health is very good, which
all her friends are glad to hear.
Last Friday morning Mr.. and Mrs
Erastus Smiths grandson was taken
quite sick. A physician was called and
relieved the little fellows suffering.
Miss Lulu sHigman will depart to
night On the eleven thirty-five train TO
Mitchell, s. D., to visit her sister, Mrs
Vera Smith.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-08
HoPKINToN.

John Burns went to Manchester last
Saturday, on account of the sickness of
his father.
j. d. Morgan and wife, returned from
a visit to Bloomington, Nebraska, last
Thursday. j. D.reports that crops in
some parts are badly damaged by grass
hoppers and chintz bugs.
Pres. A. q. Wilson, Prof. VIM.
Reeve, Fred Wheeless, Will Ricketts,,
Oils Smith and Misses sary Lord, lnez
Wheeless, Media Petes went to Coggon
Monday to attend the funeral of Roland
Nash.
BENZ. King, who has been hero the
past two months visiting his sister
Mrs. l. Sweesy, returned to his home in
Washington Monday. Geo. Sweesy, Of
Monticello, one of Lenox's 9S's accom-
panied him home.
Mrs. G. q. Colyer and baby left Tues.
day evening for Smiths Center, Kansas
where she will visit at the home of hel
parents until the latter part of Septem
Der. Her husband expects to go later
| L. A. Jones of Sand Spring has al
apple tree of which he is proud and ex
poets great things of it In a few years
1t is three feet high and half an incl
through the body. 1t commenced tt
bear fruit this demonstrating on
with seven apples, but SO many threat
ened to break the young limbs 80 Mr.
Jones took four off. The remaining
three are big ones and will probably b.
exhibited at the county fair on aecoun
of their size and beauty.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-08-08
lfTiday, morning nun the family real
dence north of town-.News Letter.
HARTWICK.
Plenty of mumps now days.

Plenty of mumps now days.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. o. Billans and chill.
dren visited at the home of A. Miester
last Sunday.
Mrs. Jas. Smith was called last week
to Delhi, on account of her mother,
Mrs. Williams, getting badly hurt.
Mr.. and Mrs. III. Porter was in Delhi
Sunday.
John Held has new binder.
9. Held was quite sick last week, but
it is said he is some better this week.
Mrs. Sherman and grandchildren, of
Minneapolis, was here visiting at H,
Porter's for few days.
A. Miester has given up his milk
route to Mr.. Hurstey, of Milo township
Mrs. Jas. Smith is said to be quite
eick.
We are sorry that the Delhi people
said that this little town had the
scarlet fever. We do not like. to have
such mistakes made. AS for Mis-
Hartman having the scarlet fever, ther,
was no symptom of scarlet fever abou
the tonsilitis which she had. Please,
after this, if you want to know VIVA
the matter is with our sick people, go t,
the doctor and he will tell you free O
charge. Itmade a big scare for moth
ing.