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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-03-14
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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-03-14

80 Rp'fsRtuNG INV ltafttuuf y ~ -
any money, but be, compelled ~ lie ~ ress
satisfied with the necessarles Of life
doied out to them iii such ratlohs as
will enable them to i've aid what!
Work ?noWhereforee worls9 For smere
necessaries? No one need Work for susr
tenance; all that is necessary Is. to join
the army Of tramps. They have sI No
money, yet they live, moreover they
do not work.
seY I'psE.A Friend N Need ii. = !,
|sa"Didn't i help You In your Spanish
war by keeping my hands OFF," This,
toms, rquotlf, England Now comes the
Spanish premier, Silvela. who tells 9
different story. tn.nss;J4ewbe ven
Premier Silvela declared recently ID
\ the Spanish Senate that previous to
\ the war with the United States the
British Government. had consented TO
let Spain have $500 shells which were
being manufactured for England saft ~ ~
\ Maxim's factory, at ,Placentia, meets
with vigorous denial III London. Albert
vickers, head Of the Vicksrs- Maxim
firm, said. sSenori silSela lied: There
| is not wordeef trlitiiin this allegation
that England helped Spain, to fight the
United States. In the first PLACE tt nnee
| factory at PlaGentia is BRANCH ,of , our
concern, built at the request of Spain'
because that country wanted yalnniuni,
lion Of home manufactures 1t is'under
the Spanish G Governments control and
there never was a shell man ny
there for sale In England or ID IN ,; by |,
country except, Spain, where 9 Icy lIlyJ
against the export Of ammunition ex-
,sts pa5an y s9I1aile@ .nBtn SnTo 80
agLordg Salisbury says "tain'ti so, sandi
If itis 80, the AIaxims company
furnished the shells without the kHoMi-
edge of the British Government IN ne yea
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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-03-14
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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-03-14

eYLordg salisbury says stain't so, gantt
If itis 80, the ivlckers.A Maxim company
furnished the shells without the knoYi-
edge Of the British Government r mnlffp n yeaS
idea of the British Goyer s1l Be being s
ignorant when an honest penny ls to
be made! She would have deprived
tie infant Savior of His swaddling
clothes forimoney.sdi 9 yt4sTolf 32neb
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-02-16
Tour of Puerto Rico

The American Tourist Association an
nounces two tours Of the beautiful island
of Puerto Rico under escort Of Mr.. Wal
ter Boyd Townsend, the well-known
artist and traveller, through and around
the island by rail, carriage, automobile
and boat.
Special Pullman cars leave Chicndo
Thursday, February 18th and Thursday,
March 9Th, at IL noon, connecting with
the splendid new steamships Ponce and
San Juan sailing from New York second
day following.
Tickets include all expenses every
where. All railway, steamer and sleep.
ing car fares, meals and births on STAN
ers, meals on dining car, hotel bills in
New York and Puerto Rico, ALL trans
fers, carriage rides in the cities and
through the Island, guides and interpre-
tiers are included in the tickets. There
are no extras.
Tours are under the direction of Reau
Campbell, General Manager, A. T. A.,
1923 Marquette Building, Chicago.
itineraries, maps and tickets can be
had on application to the agent of the
Chicago, Milwaukee & ST. Paul R'y.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-02-16
RESORT TO THE TOR Oh.
Fihpinos Adopt Harvesting Tactics in.
Luzon-Gen. Schwan Attacked.

FiNipinos Adopt Harvesting Tactics in
Luzon-Gen Schwa1a Attacked.
Manila, Feb. 12-Of late the in
surgents in Albay province, Luzor.
have adopted harrassing :. tactics
against the towns which the Ame1i-
cans have garrisoned. They camp in
the hills and. mNi4ta4nrh& CONSTANT fire
upon the American outp6sts:c Nhen the
troops sally against them they scat
ter, returning when the Americans re-
tire. They shoot burning arrows, and
have. thus burned a large part of the
town of Albay: Most of the larger
towns in that province are practically
deserted, except by the garrisoRs ~The
inhabitants are camping in the inter
ior and it is, supposed armed insur-
gents prevent them from going back.
The hemp business in that section is
seriously hindered. Hemp held in the
interior is quite inaccessible. -.
Guerilla warfare continues south of
Manila. Two attempts have been
made to ambush the Americans. Col.
Schwan, while returning to Manila
with his staff and an escort of hun
dred cavalry from SBatangas, was at
tackled by the insurgents. The lat
ter were dispersed, but the Ameri-
cans had five men wounded.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-02-16
Only TGur of All Mexico

in Pullman's finest compartment, draw
ing room, library, observation and din
ing cars all vestibuled = with the open
top car sChililitli" se:. s'-...
:. Longest tour ever offered longer in
Mexico, longerin City of Mexico, longer
in tropics. Only tourto ruined cities
Special trains start January 23d and
March 6. Tickets include all expenses
everywhere. Under escort of the Amer
lean Tourist Association, 1923 Marquette
Building, Chicago. Reau Campbell, GEL
eral Manager i. 80, ;..
i For maps, books ofathe tour, tickets,
etc, call on agents of the Chicago, Mil
waukee & st. Paul Ry.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-02-16
<WO hundred bushels
of Potatoes remove

eighty pounds of actual Pot
ash from the soil. One thou
sand pounds of a fertilizer con-
tanning so actual" Potash
will supply just the amount
needed. If there is a de-
hciency of Potash, there will be
a falling-off in the crop.
We have some valuable
books telling about compost
ton, use and value of fertilizers
for various crops. They are
sent free.
GERMAN KALI WORKS,
os Nassau ST., New York
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-02-16
FUND FOR TOMMY ATKINS.
British at Home Redouble Their Efforts
for War Relief.

for War Relief.
London, Feb. 14.-As the conviction
grows in Great Britain that the wal
will be long the efforts for providing
for the sick and wounded and the fam
. lilies of the soldiers at the front are re-
doubling. There is scarcely woman
ii England who, in addition to making
articles OF clothing for those in the
E3sd and in the hospitals, is not work
ing for and contributing to some social
fund. Mrs. Arthur Paget's entertain
ment Of stage tableauX at Her Males
TVS theatre last night Melted more
than $4,000 for the benefit of the
Household troops. The theatre present
ed beautiful sight 1t was filled with
we'll known people, the ladies being
fairly ablaZe with jewels. Sorgeants
from the Life Guards and Foot Guards
stationed at intervals along the sides
Of the auditorium lent military aspect
to the scene.
In the front row Of stalls sat the
Prince and Princess OF Wales and all
the principal members Of the English
royal family except the queen.
Mrs. Arthur P0get's husband is q
colonel Of the Scots Guards. The Man
sion House fund exceeds 100000. The
Daily Telegraph's fund amounts to
E119,000 and The Daily Mails totals
Ell, 900. These amounts cover only the
larger London funds and do not in
clude numerous provincial funds Of
large amounts being raised to equip
volIntonrc
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-02-16

important part Of which was that the
reason Governor Taylor refused to
sign was that too much pressure was
brought against signing it by his Re-
publican friends, which fact Governor
TAYLOR disclosed to Blackburn over the
long-distance telephone.
Following is the text Of the agree
ment:
"1.-That should a resolution be
passed by the general assembly dur
ing it's present session in joint session
of the two houses declaring that the
action heretofore taken by the general
assembly did invest William Goebel
with the title to the Office of Governor
of this commonwealth on the End day
of February 1900, and did invest J. c..
w. Beckham with the title to the Of
flee of lieutenant governor Of this COM
monwealth as Of said date, the con-
testees, William S. Taylor. and John
Marshall, shall not dispute the said
titles respectively.
'2.-That should the general assem-
bly, pass the resolution stated in the
foregoing paragraph, immunity shall
be extended to all persons from all &C
cusations growing out of political acts
done pending the contests for the Of
fees Of governor and lieutenant COVER
nor.
'3-That all legislative action by
the present general assembly shall be
postponed until Monday, Feb. II, 1900,
except only such steps as may be nee
essary under the constitution to make
lawful adjournments.
"4-That the board Of state election
commissioners, sitting as q board of
contest, shall postpone all Of it's pro-
ceedings until Tuesday, Feb. 10, 1900,
or until such later date as it may de-
termine: Provided, it may in the mean
time meet and adjourn if it shall deter
mine that such meetings are necessary
or eXpedient.
"5.-That it is earnestly recon-
mended to both parties that in the con
Sideration aud determination Of all
pending and undetermined contests for
the Offices Of representatives and sen
! atOrs, all partisan considerations shall
be eliminated as far as may be; but
! this provision shall not be regarded
| as anything more than q recommends
ton
"6.-That the present general assem-
bly, shall provide an absolutely fair and
nOn-partisan election law which shall
secure to the voter the fullest measure
Of protection, to the end that he shall
have the fullest liberty to cast hi&
vote without let OR hindrance and have
it counted as cast, and shall secure tC
the officers Of election the fullest pro
! lection in the discharge Of their duties
'7.-That as soon as possible from
| this date the state militia now or
duty at the seat OF government shall
be withdrawn, and sent to their homes
due regard being had for The preserva
| ton Of public peace"
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-02-16
Trouble for Telephone Company.

Oshkosh, Wis, Feb. IA resolu-
ton has been presented to the common
council to force the Wisconsin Tele
phone company to live up to the pro
visions Of the franchises Of the North
western Telephone company, which
the Wisconsin company bought q few
days ago. The Northwestern's fran
chise requires that the rate shall be
SIS q year for phones in residences
and $50 q year III business houses. The
Wisconsin company has no restrictions
pit upon it at present.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-02-16
NATIONAL LEGIGLATURE.
Synopsis of Proceedings in the Senate and
House.

Synopsis of Proceedings in the Senate and
House.
Washington, Feb. 10.-The senate
yesterday transacted only routine bus1-
ness and adjourned early to enable
members to attend the obsequies OF
General Lawton. A bill was passed to
erect a public building at Deadwood,
S. D., to cost 100000.
The house after a brief session at
which no business was transacted took
O recess until p. m. The night ses-
sion was devoted to private pension
bills, thirty-fve of which were passed.
Adjourned until Monday.
Washington, Feb. PA resolution
offered by Allen expressing sympathy
with the Beers in their struggle against
Great Britain and urging mediation on
the part of the United States between
the belligerents was adopted by the
senate Saturday in a fit Of temporary
alteration of attention of the dozen
or more senators present A minute
later, however, at the request Of the
chair Allen consented to reconsidcra-
ton of the vote. and the resolution
went over. The financial debate was
continued by Chandler who opposed
the gold standard and strongly urged
the double standard. Chiffon of Texas
and Money Of mississippi also spoke.
Washington, Feb. 13.-The final
weeks discussion Of the pending finan-
c;a! bill was begun in the senate yes
terday. Wolcott, chairman of the in
ternational bimetallc commission Of
1897, spoke for many Republicans who
adhere to bimetallism. \ number Of
! bills were passed, among them a house
bill for the preservation of the frigate
Constitution. An executive session
was held.
An important bill was passed by the
house which makes universally appli
cable the law that now permits the
| transit OF goods in bond through GER
! tain ports Of the United States. Under
it goods in bond can be shipped
through any portion Of the territory
| of the United States to foreign ports
The remainder of the day was 0ccu
| pied partly in passing the private pen
sion bills favorably acted upon last
Friday night.
Washington, Feb. 14.---BesideS lis
tening to speeches Oh the currency
bill by Allison and Jones OF Nevada
the senate yesterday passed 2 few bills
one appropriating $4,000 to enlarge
the Portland, Ore, public buildings. A
funeral committee was appointed to as
sist in the obseQuies OF the late Rep
resentative ChickeriDg Of New York.
The house passed a bill appropriate
ing an additional $429 OC0 for the new
/ government printing office, made nee
essary by the rise in the cost Of build
ing materials The session was GU
short by the announcement Of th'
death OF Representative ChickeTing.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-02-16
Beers to. Besiege Eshowe.

london. Feb. l3.-The Pietermaritz-
burg correspondent of The Daily Mail.
telegraphing yesterday, says: "A dis
patch from EshoWe asserts that a
large commando of Beers is encamped
near Ngutu, with eighty wagons and
nine guns. 1t is rumored that this
force intends to hesiege Eshowe, the
intention probably being to fortify the
Insult hills il. order to@ prevent tie
British traversinS Zululand tc relieve
LadySmith."
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-02-16
Wyndhana Nails a Story.

London, Feb. lin the house Of
commons yesterday the under secre-
tary Of state for the war office, Wynd-
ham, definitely set at rest all the
stories of government interference in
the. prerogatiEe of the commander-in-
chief, Field Marshal Lord Wolseley;
to select the generals commanding ia:
South Africa. Replying to a QUESTION
Wyndham said the commanders qn the
field were selected by Lord Wolseley.
subject to the approval of the esecre-
tary of state for war; and added that
every selection put forWaRd~had been
annrOVpd
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-02-16

Fond du Lac, Wis, Feb. 12.-The
body of Elijah Gone. one of the oldest
newspaper men in this portion of the
state was found frozen in this city at
II o'clock last Saturday morning.
Gone had been missing for forty-eigh
hours. Up to the time Of his disap-
pearance lie was editor of the Fond du
Lac Daily News. He was graduate
s..of, Yale>;college, He probably fell in
to the river. +"F~ -:
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-02-16
GERMANY AND SAMOA.
Won 15ueIow Makes Staten crit Regard
Ing the Partition Of the Islands.


Berlin. Feb. 13.-In introducing in
the reichstag yesterday the draft Of q
law authorizing the abrogation Of the
treaties with the Tonga islands Of 1876,
Samoa of 1879, and a portion Of the
Zanzibar treaty Of 1885, the minister Of
foreign affairs, Count Won BueloW,
made q speech during which he said
the legislation was neceSsitated by the
recent Anglo-German and German
Anglo-American agreements dividing
the islands. SO far as Tutuila was con-
cerned, the minister said, Germany
never contested the American claims
that the United States possessed the
right Of a port and settlement there.
Since 1878 Upolu and Savaii had
formed an economic whole, and there
fore could not be separated from each
ether, but could easily be severed from
'rrutuila.
Continuing, the minister said: Il
have pleasure in stating that the
Americans did not hinder, but rather
furthered, this clear severance. We
hope the relations of Germany with
the United States and Samoa will re-
main friendly, even as the relations Of
the German and American members
of the Samoa commission have been
thoroughly friendly" Count Won
Buelow then dealt lengthily with the
Tonga. Solomon, Togoland and Zanzi-
bar questions, and the benefits accru-
ing to Germany by the treaties recent
ly concluded He next referred to the
special agreement to arbitrate the
claims arising from the troubles in
Samoa. .s>
'"rhis agreement" added the foreign
minister, SIS now before the American
senate. L is proposed that the king
Of Sweden shall be arbitrator and I
think we may anticipate that his decis-
ion will be in accordance with the.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-02-16

Homeseekers excursion tickets will DO
sold January Is, February 9th and Goth,
March 9Th and Goth, April 3D. and 18th.
Good for Il days at one fare plus 81 for
round trip to the following points: New
Hampton, Ia, Austin MINI, BIRD Is
land, Mimi, Mapleton, Ia, and points
west thereof. No tickets sold within Is
miles of Sioux City, For further infor-
nation call on ticket agent.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-02-16
wisconsin characterization.

Madison. Wis. Feb. 13.-'Eminent
members of. bench and bar from all
parts Of the state gathered in Madison
yesterday for the annual meeting of
the Wisconsin State Bar association.
The convention was formally opened
with Il welcoming session last evening,
and will conclude with the annual ban
0uet TONIGHT
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-02-16

New York. Feb. 14.-President S. r.
Galloway, of the New York Central.
says that there is no truth in the re-
port that the Cleveland, Cincinnati.
Chicago and st. Louis railway would
soon be absorbed by the Lake Shore
and the two arrangements combined.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-02-16
MO- TaD.RRG Sold and guaranteed by all drug,
s'V ~SES gists to CURE Tobacco Habit
wRa IS SzrIIOSa?
os Nassau ST., New York

A grand old NEEDY for conghe, colds
and consumption; used through tho
world for half a century, has cured in
Vulnerable cases Of inotpent conaump-
ton and relieved many in advanced
stages. IL on are not satisfied with the
results zee will refund your money.
Price Csc, Soc and 81.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-02-16

Chicago, Feb. 13.-The sum total of
the result of the conflict between the
labor unions related to the building
trades and their employees so far is
that about 1000 men are not at work,
but the fight is expected to wax hotter
each day.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-02-16

Taylor Concludes to Fight the Is
sues Out Entirely in
the Courts.
SENDING HOME ALL THE TROOPS,

And Inviting Both Legislatures to Meet
in the Chambers of the Capitol Building
Refuses to Sign the Louisville Agree
ment, the Text of Which Is Made Public
Republican Solons Will BE on Hand
Democratic Action Not Certain.
Cincinnati, Feb. l3.-In the United
States circuit court Of appeals Judge
Taft heard arguments yesterday after
noon for over three hours ON the ap-
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-02-16
Bank Held Up by Thugs.

Santa Fe, N NJ, Feb. 13.-The bank
of Henry ID. Bowman, at Las Cruces,
was yesterday robbed by two men who
held up the employees at the muzzles of
revolvers. The amount taken was 3d.
coo. Officers are after the robbers.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-02-16
CLEANED His Revolver While Loaded.

Tomahawk, Wis, Feb. 14.-As L.
Barney was cleaning his revolver it
accidentally discharged, the bullet
striking little Pearl Cummings. years
old, killing her instantly
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-02-16
Marriage of a Musical Lady.

Fond du Lac, Wis, Feb. ia ca
blegram received by r. e. 3. Beeson,
of this city, announced the marriage in
London Of his sister, Nine. Abbie Bee
son Darlington, the American opera
singer, to Professor Wilbert Lewys,
director of the Virgil Cravier Music
Schools of London and Berlin. Nine
Darlington, who is daughter Of Ed
ward Beeson, deceased, has had a bril-
liant musical career, having sung all
over the United States and before
many Of the royal courts of Europe.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-02-16
Fifty Head of Cattle cremafe,,

- Walworth, Wis, Feb. 13.----A large
barn belonging to John Kohn. of Lake
Geneva, was destroyed by fire at an
early hour yesterday morning. There
were over fifty head of cattle in the
barn and all persisted. The cause of
the fire is unknown. The loss is esti-
mated at So 800 -. -..
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-02-16

663 acres Of land in Grant county, Wis
consiD, fenced with 3 barbed wire, so
acres improved, watered. Good sheep
and cattle ranch. Price ST per acre il
taken quick. Enquire of w. G.. Palmer,
BOscObel. Wis
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-02-16
Wealthy Oshkosh Man Dead.

Oshkosh. Wis, Feb. LEX Mayor
Joseph Stringham, aged 90 is dead
here. He was one of the city's wealth
lest men. He was formerly treasurer
of New York state and once editor OF
the Buffalo. Y Y. Courier
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-02-16
Injunction Against County Bonds.

Port Washington, Wis, FEB. IA
resolution was unanimously passed by
the county board to issue 100000 in
bonds, payable inside of twelve years.
FOR building a new court house in this
city. \ committee from Cedarburg,
with their attorney, applied to all Of
the court commissioners to grant an
injunction against the sale and issue
Of the bonds. The application was de-
MED by all except e. S. Turner, who
granted them IN order to show cause
returnable, and to be heard at Juneau
next Friday before Judge Dix, and re-
straining the sale or issue Of the bonds
until after such hearing.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-02-16
Testimony in the Clark Case.

Washington, Feb. BIN the Clark
case before the senate elections com
mittee yesterday several witnesses
were examined for the defense. their
testimony tending TO iInpeach that OF
Senator Whitesides, of the Montana
legislature, and prove him a friend os
DAILY, Clark's enemy.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-02-16

WILLIAM Il. TAFT. able to hold all
NhO came to the federal building for
admission. Very many OF the visitors
were from the Kentucky side, notably
the plaintiffs against the state board
who are citizens of COvingtOn, The
Republican state officers were also
present, but the only one of the de-
PENDANTS in attendance was Judge
POyntz, Of the state board.
Frankfort, Ky, Feb. 12.--All day
Saturday troops poured out Of Frank
fort OH special trains and last night
only the soldiers from Covington
Newport, Lexington and Morgantown
were camped in the Capitol square.
The leaving Of the troops was the only
feature that TRANSFERRED in the pOliti
cal situation in Frankfort. This evac-
uation by the military was the result
Of the final decision Of Gov Taylor to
leave all matters in dispute to the
courts, which determination was an
nOunced by the governor in a procla-
nation he issued Saturday night, and
according to his oral statement at the
time of it's issuance embOdies all he de-
Sires to say concerning his position at
the present time.
Statement by the Governor.
Following is the governors oral
statement: u have only this to say:
After mature deliberati0n and con-
ference with my friends from every
section Of the state. [ have concluded
to allow this controversy to take it's
due course, vigorously contesting
every inch Of ground and upholding
the rights Of the people TO the utter
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-02-16
VIII Give 1000 MenaWork

Pittsburg, Feb. 14-3T'he Mononga-
hela tin plate works and the Star
tin plate works. beth owned by
the American Tin Plate company.
which have been closed for two
months, will resume operations onFeb.
26. The two plants employ over 1000
WOrkmeD