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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-16
WOULD STOP AMERICAN FLEET.
RussIn Keeps Close Watch of the Turko-
American Dispute.

Russia Keeps Close Watch of the Turlxo-
American Dispute.
London, May 14.-The Times pub.
fishes letter from its Odessa CORE
spondent. dated May 6, in which he
comments upon the suspicion and jeal-
ousy with which official circles in Rus
STA are watching the progress of the
Turko-American dispute. He quotes
at great length from an important ar
ticle, sanctioned by the Turkish CEN
sor that has appeared in the Odesky
Listok, which declares that the impe-
rial policy of the United States is
prompted by the necessity of finding
new outlets for trade"
Commenting upon the report that
the United States government was pre-
pared to dispatch a hostile fleet to Eu.
rope, the writer of the article hints
strongly that Russia would head the
powers in preventing such violation
of Turkish WRITER'S -
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-16
Railw.y FIre,oan KiIled.

Scranton, Pa, May 14.-By COLI
sion Of freight trains on the Lacka-
wanna railroad near this city shortly
after midnight william Eschenbach, a
fireman of one of the trains, was
killed. The two engineers and other
trainmen escaped unhurt. The wreck
age was not cleared until late In the
morning
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-16
Tax Titles Declared Good.

Des Molnes, Ia, May LITTLE su-
preme court has confirmed the title to
$4,000 acres of land In the present
owners, those who hold 1t by tax
titles, which the heirs of John irving
wanted set aside. Irving bought unim-
proved prairie land, $4,000 acres of
which he allowed to be sold for taxes.
His children sought to establish that
he was insane and that the law pro
tected his right to redeem. The courts,
district and supreme, held that Irving
was not insane and his failure to re-
deem within one year after the same
was made confirms the title to the land
In the owners.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-16

London. May 14.-Thc publication of
the will OF the late John Ruskin shows
that his personal estate WAS only E1O,-
600, all that was left of his fathers he
quest Of 100000. In codfcil Rus
kin revoked the beQuest of his art
treasures to the Bedloian library at Ok,
ford, and the treasures will remain at
Brentwood,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-16

Clarinda, H.. May 12.-Representa-i
tive Hepburn, author of the Nicaragua
canal bill. is spending day or SO at
his home In the city. He attended the
state convention at Des Moines. He
says the bill Is certain TO pass the SEN
ate and will meet the approval Of Pres
ident Mckinley,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-16
LolsiSi1sSe1 EIe6frsnrs.

Boston. May 14.-In the United
States court here Charles IL. Cole, for
mer president Of the now defunct
Globe National bank of this city, who
recently pleaded guilty on several
counts Of an indictment charging with
transportation of funds of the insti-
tuition, was sentenced to servo eight
years in Greenfield Jail.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-16
Iowa Federation of Labor.

Des Moines. Ia, May 1.-THE Iown
Fedemtion Of Labor began its annual
convention IN Dies Moines Wednesday.
Representatives of more than half q
hundred unions. with an aggregate
membership exceeding 10000, are in
attendance. Several questions of great
Importance to organized labor through
out the state are scheduled for consid-
Grafton by the convention.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-16

81 had stomach trouble twenty years
and gave up hope of being cured till /
began to use Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. 1t
has done me SO much good / call it the
savior of my life" writes w. r. Will
kinson, Albany, Tenn. 1t digests what
YOU eat, II. C. Smith.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-16
M1sHAPs AND DISASTERS.

Mrs. Adeline AIcNally, 90 years old,
Of 1912 Page street. San Francisco,
tainted in a bath tub and was drowned.
Two persons were killed and three
injured in several small cyclones in
Kansas.
Bruno Anderson, aged 8, was run
over and killed by a Chicago oil wagon.
While hunting near Leavenworth,
Kan, Charles Kisker was shot and in
stantly killed by the accidental dis
charge off, gun in the hands of Har-
ry Kennett.
Mrs. NJ. r. Tut and Mrs. Eliza
Flowerday were drowned in the st.
Johns river in Florida.
The village of Empire, Pa, is sur
rounded by forest fires, and 1t is I'm
possible for any one to get in or out.
Five houses have been destroyed and
three children were burned to death. J.
Henry Welting, GO years old of Ev-
anston, Ills, was killed by Chicago
and Northwestern passenger train.
Alexander Logan, Northwestern
brakeman, was fatally injured at Bes-
semer, Mich, and died of injuries some
hours later.
A severe wind and hail storm
passed over st. Paul, MIMI, at s
o'clock at night and three persons were
killed by falling wreckage.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-16
80 Acres For Sale.
My 80 acres near Manchester is for sale.
If FRIEDRICH kALTENBACH.

j. c. Kennedy, Roanoke, Tenn, says.
81 cannot say too much for DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve One box Of 1t
cured what the doctors called an incur
able ulcer on my jaw" Cures piles and
all skin diseases. Look out for worth
less limitations. III. @. Smith,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-16
1 reckon not the seasons,
Nor the years that come and go,
Lies an all-arOund pleasure to mo,
Since taking Rocky Mountain tea,

"After suffering from piles for fifteen
years was cured by using two boxes
of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve," writes
w. J. Baxter, North Brook, N. Q. It
heals everything. Beware Of counter
feits. II. q. Smith.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-16
BUSINESS NOTES.

1t is rumored that A. P. Wilder, ed..
tor of the Wisconsin State journal. of
Madison, will buy H. A. Taylor's stock
In the paper and assume full owner.
ship.
General r. A. Alger and associates.
It is reported here, have just completed
the purchase Of 100000 acres of choice
long-leaf yellow pine lands in Ala.
bama.
Seventy chnirmakers from all parts
Of the United States organized the Ma
tional Chair association at Detroit.
After being on strike for fifteen
days the 1900 miners of the Spring
Valley Ills.) Coal company will return
to work.
w. G. Richardson, public admins
traitor, has filed petition at st. Louis
for the appointment of receiver for
the p. 'Iaccard Jewelry company.
Wholesale cheese dealers of Chicago
have formed a combination to control
prices =
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-16
burglars were priyen on

Boyd, Ia, May 12.-Burglars made
an unsuccessful attempt to enter the
large general store Of Albert Butscher
at this place. They carried false keys
and tried to unlock the rear door aud
to force It IN. The noise awoke
Clerk Theodore Butscher, who sleeps
in the store. He succeeded In soaring
the intruders away without shooting
at them. The safe In the store con-
tanned about 100000.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-16
Notice of Probate Of WIN.

STATE OF IOWA. Ice
Delaware County, 3d.
To WHOM It MAY CONCERN.
You are hereby notified that the last will OF
Annie kearnie, deceased has been filed, opened
and read, and Monday, the 18th day Of May,
A. d.. 1900. fixed us the time, and the count.
house in Manchester the place for hearing andl
proving the same.
Witness my hand and seal OF said court this
25th day of April, 1900. -
Ell. PAUL,
By Z. f. S1AS, :"
Deputy.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-16

Port Said, May 14.-So far there
have been twenty cases Of the bubonic
plague here. OF this number thirteen
patients have died, four have recov-
cred and the rest are still under treat
ment. No further cases have been ~
ported.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-16
ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION.
To Which May Yet he Added tho Insamy
of Mob Law.


Dunlap, Ia, May 14.-Tom Taylor, q
well-known lawyer, stood upon the
steps of the postotlice Saturday after
noon and us L. Fl. Barrett, school di-
rector, passed by Taylor fired half q
dozen shots at him. Two balls pierced
the legs and a third lodged in the groin.
Barrett was carried home on stretch
er suffering great agony. Taylor's
grown son took the revolver9away from
his father.
AT the last meeting Of the school
board Taylor's daughter failed of re-
election and Taylor is supposed tohave
harborcd the idea that Barrett was ac-
countable. Taylor is in jail. Threats
IRE made by. Rarretts friends that
Taylor will be lynched IL the victim of
the shooting dies
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-16
Denounced by Organized Labor.

Des Monies. Ia, May 1.-THE State
Federation of Labor has passed resolu-
tons denouncing State Senator A. 8.
Hazelton, of Council Bluffs; George B.
Stewart, of Fort Madison, who is as
sistant United States district attorney,
and George G. Tracey, the city solicitor
of Burlington, for, as alleged, interfer-
ing with the trades assemblies Of
Council Bluffs aud RuaiaStoa aud n.
ducing them to pass resolutions aga1nss
the Titus bill before thelast generalas-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-16

Thabanchu, May 14.-The Eighth d.
vision, with its front extending thirty
miles, has been moving forward Cen
eral Greenfell and General Brabant
followed the Beers, reaching Newber-
RVS Mills and capturing great quaint.
ties Of flour and grain. General Bra
bapt's main force. with Campbell's bri.
Ea4A have clARre4 The ea4Rtrz. Tn
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-16

"DeWitt's Little Early Risers are the
finest pills ever d."-D. j. Moore,
Millbfook, Ala. They quickly cure all
liVss and bowel troubles. q. Q. Smith.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-16
American Society of Mechanical En-
gineers at Cincinnati, Ohio,
Nav 14-Io. l9OO

For this semi-annual meeting tho
Chicago Great Western Ry will sell on
May 1916 excursion tickets on the GER
tihcate plan, good to return May 23rd,
az rare and one third for the round
TIP. For further information inquire
OF any agent G. G. w. Ry or address. r.
d. Lord, u. L. Il I. A., lib Adams ST.
Chicago. a1 ~, M
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-16

Lasalle, Ills, May 14.-Alice Simp.
son, the pretty 1S-year-old daughter Of
George Simpson of Deer Park, VIII
lage two miles south of here, commit
ted suicide at that place. The young
woman took arsenic and to make death
certain cast herself into the yermilion
river. A thwarted love affair ls az
,slgned as tha case VI liar act
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-16
Beers are splitting up ana retiring in
the direction of ClOcoland.
DEPUTY MARSHAL IS KILLED.
Shot Dend by Man Supposed To Be
Bunk Rnlhnr

Shot Dend by Man Supposed To Be n
Bank Robbor.
Emporia, Kan, May 14.-Hundreds
Of men, on foot, on horseback. and in
all kinds of vehicles, are securing Neo-
sho valley for two alleged bank rob-
bers. james Murphy and e. T. Estell,
who, it is charged, added murder to
their crime by killing Deputy Marshal
Edward Roberts of Dunlap, member
OF party that had been pursuing
the robbers for several days.
Murphy and Estell, it is alleged,
robbed bank Mt Marysville, Kan,
May 8, and since then posse of depu-
ties has pursued the robbers, travcl-
ing distance of over $50 miles. About
midnight the robbers were encountered
accidentally in the dark by Roberts
and companion, who had become sep
arated from the pursuing party. Be-
fore they recognized the robbers one
of the latter shot Roberts, killing him
Instantly.
Later they stole ex-Mayor Sargent's
horse and buggy and started south.
Roberts was well known in Empo1fa,
and the news of his tragic death
caused intense excitement. The rob-
bers have been traced to within three
miles of Emporia. Lynching will sure
ly follow their capture.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-16

For the Congregational Churches
Association at Mason City, Iowa, May
1920 the Chicago Great Western Ry.
VIII sell excursion tickets on the Ger
tlhcate plan at fare and one-third for
the round trip from points in Iowa, re-.
turn limit May 23rd
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-16

BARGAIN IN RESIDENCE Property
house and lot in one of the best resident
portions of city of Manchester for sale cheap
and on easy terms. Good dwelling, barn, etc.
Enquire at DEMOCRAT OFFICE.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-16

McKinleys appointees in the Ha-
vana postoflice are giving the Cubans
some choice lessons in official dis
honesty.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-16


Eyes, I'm in the necktie department
now. like it ever so much better
than selling ribbons. Men are, SO much
easier to suit than women. All you've
got to do Is smile ut them and you can
sell them any old thing. The women
will finger over the whole stock and
not buy 10 cents worth--just as If a
lady had nothing to do but show goods.
Besides, I don't like the foorwalker
In the ribbon department The one
we've got now is lovely. His name Is
Perkins-Horatio Perkins-and he's
Just as swell.
"And, say, can you keep secret7
He's-you won't tell souli-well, he's
IN love with me. No, he hasn't said SO
yet, but can tell by the way he looks
at me--never takes his eyes off me
from morning till night. He's Jealous,
too, and that's sure sign. You ought
tove seen him yesterday when George
came in to invite me to the bill post.
er's ball. George-he's my old steady,
you know--well, he and was standing
there talking when HoratioI mean
Mr.. Perkins-came along. He gave me
an awful fierce look, but never lei
on that l seen him, but just kept right
on talking.
Then he stepped right up to me and
says. his voice quivering with suppress
ed emotion, he says: Miss Robinson
he says, are you aware that there p1e
half dozen customers waiting for
your
Il know he only said that SO as not
to betray his real feelings, because
when l turned around there wasn't my
six customers there at all. There was
only four."-New York Journal.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-16
WASHINGTON NEWS.

An early adjournment of congress
seems probable.
Gen. Burlington, chief of ordnance,
says his Forthcoming annual report
Will include grave charges against Gen
eral Miles.
The house passed the bill increasing
the appropriation for the national
guard from 100000 to S1,0O0,00O.
President Mckinley and Governor
Roosevelt had brief exchange of
Views at the White House.
Representative Crawford of North
Carolina was unseated by the house in
favor of the contestant. Pearson.
Turkey has given renewed assur-
ances Of settlement of American
claims, but asks n short delay, which
has been granted,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-16

Residence Property for sale.
A good house, barn and large lot in
Manchester for sale at a bargain.
Long time given on half of purchase
money if desired.
Inquire Of BRONSON 6 CABR,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-16

Golden weddings are taking place all over the
country. The old couples evidently took Rocky
MQnntaintea In their young days. a5c-Gregg
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-16

House For Rent.
A good, weli1ocated house with CITY water And
cistern for rent, Enquire of - !
l0tf. w. G. KENYON.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-16
For Sale or Rent.

The 200 acre farm am offering for sale OF rent
state Of cultivation, good fences, never falling
supply of water, nice new barn with basement,
and good comfortable house and cellar. A
bargain. little money down. long time and a low
rate of interest.
L., r. 49, Manchester.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-16

Housecleaning is hard enough without making
it needlessy hard. Use borax or ammonia in
cleaning woodwork or windows and you tighten
the labor and get better results.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-16
NR0ONS7AD IS TAKEN.
General Roberts Enters the Place
at the Head of His
Troops.
WILL SOON INVADE TRANsvAAL
Fresh Start for the vaal River To Be
Made After Brief Rest for
ne. ne. the Soldiers.

London, May 14.-General Roberts
has an army of 100000 men for guard
ing his communications and operating
on q front virtually 200 miles wide.
from Fourteen Streams to Biggars-
burg. Against this army the Beers
have 10000 burghers in the Transvaal
and Natal, and President Steyn has,
perhaps. 5000 burghers under arms in
the Bethlehem district. The Dutch
have fought bravely and made a won
de1fM defense. but the day of miracles
has passed. There was sharp Skin
mishing on Friday on the road to
Kroonstad, and Gordon's cavalry bri-
gade acted with gallantry in the final
onset. The town was formally sur
rendered by the Landrost after the
TTansvaal burghers had removed the
bulk of their own stores, blown up a
bridge, wrecked the railway station
and done other damage.
Bloemfontein Scenes Repeated.
There were groups of British sym
pathizers in the streets when General
Roberts entered the town at the head
Of his troops, and the scenes enacted
at Bloemfontein under similar condi-
tions We're repeated. The troops halt
ed after their long march, the two
columns, which had been forty miles
apart at the outset, having been
massed at Kroonstad. This town will
now be converted into an advanced
base of supplies for operations in the
Transvaal.
While General Botha, with the
Transvaal burghers, has retired to the
| Vaal river, President Steyn, with the
remnant Of the Free State army, Is
making feeble stand in the north
eastern corner. Hebron has been
abandoned, because 1t lies on the line
Of General Roberts march north, but
Lindley, on the Vaalsch river, north
of Ficksburg, is held by small Dutch
force as a temporary capital, with
Bethlehem and Harrismith rs places OF
refuge.
Beers Moving North.
Oltvier's commanders have been op-
erating against Rundle's division from
Mequatlings' Mex, from which the
line Of retreat leads through Ficksburg
to Bethlehem. General Brabant's
scouts reported Saturday that the
Beers we're moving north. What re-
mains Of the Free State force could
be easily dispersed If General Hid
yards division were sent from Natal
over the naohutains to Harrismith.
General Roberts plan of campaign,
unless all signs fail, will not include
operations on q large scale against
Bethlehem and the scattered Free
State commanders on the eastern
flank. He will make a fresh start
for the Vaal after brief halt, and
carry the bulk of his army into the
Transvaal leaving Steyn's burghers at
liberty to retain control Of small
section of the country around Bethle-
hem, where they will gradually dis
perse under pressure from Rumble.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-16
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
OF The First National Bank at Man
chester, in the State of Iowa,
at the Close of Business,
April 90 1900.
RESOURCES.

RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts .............. sao9,0ss OF
Overdrafts, securednnd unsecured . 3isG %
9. s. Bonds to secure circulation. 1850 90
nan Eng MOUSE, furniture and fixtures 9400 90
Pc ss5Ss sfspss reserve agents s.
EnSCks ana other cash items.......-- 900 80
exchanges for Clearinghouse ........ 1928 II
M MsIe ol oLner Natlonal Banks. LOGS 90
fractional paper currency, ntckeis
and cents: .:;s...;...,... lls 20
n specie. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES l6,645 As
Legal,tender notes; 49,, $500 90 25.Oa5 As
, er Is per GENT Of circulation). $50 5a
6per cent redemption fund...... .....
Total ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. .SSa1 1857 9S
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in.................$ $4,000 90
surplus fund. ......,................... 10000 90
Undivided profits, less expenses and
taxes paid. decentralization. 99s 10
Natlona! Bank notes outstanding. 1880 90
Due to State Banks and Bankers 80. 1902 90
Individual deposits subject to check. sl,O45 As
Demand certificates Of deposit. .,..,. 1886 %
Total Observation-Disclosures. ;. $ss7 1857 os
State OF Iowa, County Of Delaware. SIS.
l, M. File Roy, cashier Of the above-named
bank, do solemnly swear that the above state
ment Is true to tho best of my knowledge and
belief. M F.. LIE Roy Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this ord day
ofMay, 1900.
Ennis Boggs.
Notary Public
T. {. + t. R,ahS directors.
ii. A. Granger
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-16

THE WAR IN The PHILIPPINES.
A big force Of Filipinos attacked
the United States troops at Barotac,
killed three and wounded seven be-
fore being driven away.
American troops killed many Fill
ipinos in several fights on Luzon and
Leyete islands, in which the rebels
We're the agressors.
Senior Buencamino. lately member
Of the Filipino cabinet, has sent pro-
posed peace platform to his recent as
sociates, advocating recognition Of
American sovereignty.
The rumors of the latest conspiracy
at Manial have caused much restless
ness at the Philippine capital.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-16
Another Chance.

On the first and third Tuesday of
May and June, homeseekers' tickets
will be on sale at rate of a single fare
plus SO for the round trip to the various
parts of the country.
For rates, limits, territory, ETC., call
on nearest agent or address.
JNo. G. FARMER, A. G. z. & T. A.,
b., G. r. s. N. Ry.
lsw7 Cedar Rapids, Is.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-16

to see or receivs letters from any one.
She is 26 years old, but her parents
have forcibly restrained her from mar
rying the man she wishes.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-16

residence properties for Sale.

BARGAIN IN RESIDENCE PROPERTY
Allouse and lot in one Of the best resident
portions Of city of Manchester for sale cheap
and on easy terms. Good dwelling, barn, etc.
Enquire ut DEMOCRAT OFFICE.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-16
HlST0RYOF WEEK
Items ofInterest from All Over the
World.
PREPARED IN CONDENSED FORM.
Events Reported by Telegraph Given in
Short Paragrnphs-One Weeks Happen
ings Chronicled to Suit the Bnsy Render
Grimes, Casualties and Other Matters
ofPublio Interest.
THE BoEn WAN

Report of the occupation of Win
burg by the British confirmed. Rob
erts seized Smaldeel Junction.
The British have crossed the Zand
river and continue to the north, but
the Beers are contesting every step.
There is no panic among the Burghers.
Hutton's troops in sharp battle mar
rowly escaped capture.
Beers are concentrating for a stub
born fight south of the yaal Lord
Roberts army has driven the federal
forces from the Zand and is now push
Ing on to Kroonstad.
Lord Roberts is within twenty miles
of Kroonstad and pushing his advance
upon the Orange Free State capital
British forces marched in triumph
into kroonstad, the Beers trekking
northward and many Free Staters sur
rendering.