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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-03-21
Colonel schiel i, On,rre,.o,,. .

Cape Town, March 19.-OwinR to
the quarrelsomeness of Colonel Schiel,
the German officer in charge Of the
Boer artillery, who was wounded and
taken prisoner at the battle of Elans.
landgte, had been removed from the
prisoners camp to transnnrt.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-03-21
Liquor DenIers Oflier Reward.

Cedar Rapids, Ia, March 16.-The
Retail Liquor Dealers association has
offered reward of $50 for the arrest
and conviction of the parties who
placed dynamite on the steps of st.
Paul's Methodist church on Sunday
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-03-21
FREE TRADE WITH PUERTO RICO.
Senator Beveridge Introduce. an Amend
ment 10 Tariff Bill

Washington, March 19.-Beveridge
gave notice at the opening of the SEN
ate, that In connection with an amend
nent to the Puerto Rico tariff bill.
which he offered, that lie would ad-
dress the senate next Thursday on the
amendment and pending measure. The
amendment Is as follows:
"All articles coming into the United
States from Puerto Rico or going
into Puerto Rico from the United
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-03-21
Hovers Between Life and Death.

Madison, Wis, March 19.-General
Henry Harnden still hovers between
life and death. All the members of his
family are at his bedside. The gen.
eral is unconscious most of the time
and seldom recognizes those about
him.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-03-21

Pretoria. March 16.-State Secretary
Reitz has posted the following an
nouncement: "Rloemfonteln was oc.
cupied by tie British after the burgh-
ers had retired in northern direction.
Ths seat Of the government of the Free
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-03-21

Puerto Rican laborers struck yester-
day for so cents instead of 40 cents a
day. Those are the people congress and
the president propose to charge 10 per
cent extra for their own good.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-03-21
State has been already transferred t
Kroonstadt.'

Kroonstadt."
British Casualties at Dreifontein.
London, March 17.-It Is officially
announced that the British casnaltieS
at Dreifontein March 10 were 60 men
killed and 321 wounded. including
twelve Canadians wounded.
Naval Brigade Sails for England.
Cape Town, March 1.-THE British
first-class cruiser Powerful. with the
naval brigade which has been operat-
ing against the Beers in South Africa,
has sailed for England.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-03-21
Shot by a Younger Brother

Marshalltown, Ia, March 19.-Frank
Hull, son of Charles Hull, was acci-
dentally shot Saturday evening by q
younger Brother, and doctors give no
hopes Of recovery.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-03-21

Bethulie Bridge Camp. March 49,
General Clements brigade has effected
a junction with General Gatacre's
troops at Burgersdorp. A patrol has
left for Aliwal North to join hands
with General Brabant.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-03-21

The Supreme Court instead of con.
gress has the power to say whether the
constitution reaches over Porto Rico.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-03-21

President Steyn fled to Kroonstadt
without replying to Lord Roberts de-
mand for his surrender. The press
dispatches giving most of the above
interesting details also settle the point
raised about the cutting of the rail
road and telegraph north of Bloem-
fontein, showing it was plucky act.
Major Hunt Weston Of the Royal En-
gineers, accompanied by ten men,
traversed the Boer lines and succeed
ed in cutting the wires and blowing
up the tracks. Bloemfontein is now
regarded there as sort of halfway
house and base of operations for the
advance on Pretorio
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-03-21
MISSING FREIGHTER PAUILLAC,

Nothing Seen of the Overdue Steamer by
the Gascogne.
New York, March 19.-During the
passage of the French liner Gascogne
from Havre, which ended at this port,
q special lookout was kept for the
French line freighter Pauillac, which
is overdue on her trip from this port
to Bordeaux and Havre. The PAUL.
lac left this port on Feb. 8, under the
command of Captain Gicquel. She was
II RQnssr e . nsy frlishs aaeJlsa
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-03-21
An Important Supreme Court De-
cislon.

Last Monday the Supreme court of
the United States handed down de-
cision affirming the validity of the anti
trust statutes of the state of Texas.
The state of Texas grappled with the
Standard Oil monopoly in heroic man
ner and their action has the approval of
the highest court in the land. Now let
other states follow where Texas has led.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-03-21
ONE OF THE B1oRsrroNrE1N ronrs.


amidst the acclamations of the COM
mander-in-chief's battalions, in which,
curiously enough, the Orange Free
State burghers appear to have Joined
with remarkable heartiness.
Opposition Insignificant.
The opposition to the entry of the
British troops into the capital was
insignificant. Beers were found occu-
plying few hills south of the place,
but a few shells drove them of and
at 10 in the morning some newspaper
correspondents entering the town,
found Mr.. Fraser and other officials
and guided them to where Lord Rob-
-ertsi stood on top of hill waiting for
Them AS spokesman, MI. Fraser
asked protection for life and property
and surrendered the keys. Lord Rob.
erts, accompanied by his staff, rode at
the head of cavalcade mile long
to the presidency, receiving an ova-
ton throughout the route, culminat-
ing in remarkable demonstration at
the Market square. Reaching the gov
eminent buildings Lord Roberts took
possession of the city in the name of
the queen and then repaired to the
nrpsidencp
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-03-21

over to the police. Later at the trial
McAllister was sent to Jail for two
months. The wife returned home
alone with the horse and sleigh.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-03-21

Here the ceremony of hosting the
Union Jack ended forever according
to universal opinion here. the Boer
government of the Free State. Dur.
ing his progress through the town
Lord Roberts stopped aud ordered the
instant replacement of goods which
were being looted from the artillery
barracks by Kattirs, thus giving the
populace an earnest assurance of the
treatment they might expect from the
Nictors
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-03-21

London, March 16.-At precisely
l:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon Un.
ion Jack, specially made for this pur-
pose by Lady Roberts, was hoisted
over the presidency at Bloemfontein
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-03-21

Cape Town, March 15.-Colonel
Plumer is now within forty miles of
Mafeking.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-03-21

Burghersdorp, March 19.-Comman-
dant Olivier evacuated his position on
hill in front of the British during
the night. Several Beers of his force
have surrendered. DR.. Dewitt, mem.
be of the Cape parliament, and his
brother have been arrested.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-03-21
.BL0BMF0NTD|N TAKEN.
Roberts Occupies Capital of the
Free State.
FLAG Ho1sTED OVER PRESIDENCY

Opposition to. the Entry of the British
Troops Insignifcant-Lord Roberts Civ
en- an Ovation as He Rides ut the Head of
Cavalcade to the Presidency 4Stcyn
Flees to ACCOMPLISHMENTS Us a
HALFWAY House.
London, March 19.-1t is persistently
reiterated that Mafeking has been re-
lieved, but the war office has no con,
flrmation of the rumor.
Bethulie, March l9.-Generali Cat
acres scouts have occupied Springfon-
tein. The country is clear of the en-
envy. The main column is following
the scouts.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-03-21

Ladysmith, March 19.-Lord Dun
donald's cavalry patrols reconnoitered
the Free State border of Basutoland
to De Beers pass, where a slight Skin
mish occurred in which two British
were wounded. The Beers were also
encountered in strength at Van Reen-
ans pass and Tintwas pass. Kaffirs
arriving here report that the Beers
are manifesting very vindictiye
spirit under defeat, and that many
kraals hitherto respected have been
burned.
The German ambulances attached to
the Boer forces were found near Mod.
der Spruit, having been abandoned
by the Beers because they We're unable
to keep pace with the retreat, They
were brought into camp, where the
wounded were cared for. Transports
were, subsequently supplied and the
ambulances were sent to the Boer lines.
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were still at work on the i1oldering
ruins when the owners OF theSall met
and decided to rebuild. NeXtHay the
clearing away of the rubbish bega, Con-
tracts let for the destroyed structure
were duplicated, and Immediately egaR
the rush of steel structural work, lnber,
brick and building material to kasas
City. The original had only been ,on-
structed in 1893, and was regarded a
model building of the kind. On Junf24
the finishing touches were put upon his
building and save for the lack OF debra-
ton the convention could have metlext
day. The rapidity of the executlo9of a
task so monumental reflects great Fedit
upon Western energy.
The hall occupies a space 314 1900
feet 1t is two stories high, built of fis-
souri, stone, with cream brick and IRA
Gotta embellishments. The first ston is
of the renaissance style and the send
of peristyle form, with groaps and CYn-
THAN columns. 1t is of bridge consno-
ton, without column, the foofseing
supported by great steel girdeE The
floor space is divided into an fena, in
which the delegates and alter1tes were
seated, an arena balcony and gAlcony and
roof garden, with boxes flirting the
arena and arena balcony. gThe arena
alone seats four thousand pSons. while
the entire structure affords Sliding room
for about twenty two thousa5
+ During the convention 4y fremen
were stationed about the huiIng, and an
engine was kept in readinesbn the out
side. The building can be eAtied as the
rate Of i've thousand ninut
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Early in the day the crowds began to
turn toward Convention Hall and all the
approaches to the vast edifce were filled
with an eager and excited throng, surg
ing toward the many entrances, and seek
ing to gain early admission to the build
ing With them came bands, marching
clubs and drum corps, and to the con-
fusion Of their crash and hurrah was
added the constant crack, boom, sizz of
bombs and crackers as the convention
enthusiasts and the, small boy We'd with
each other in celebrating the day.
Further away there was evidences of
the desolation left by the great fire
which swept away the convention hall
three months ago-here the tall spire Of a
church with the chancel of mass of ruins,
and there the debris of a school house,
only the dignifed facade remaining. The
convention hall itself at first glance looks
crude and imperfect, but this was only
in it's external ornamentation of cornice
and column. The substantial elements
of the structure were complete. ready to
house the delegates and the legion Of on
lockers in one of the most perfect con-
vention halls ever offered to the gather
ing of a great party. The stars and
stripes foated from a hundred stats
along the gable. and at intervals sur
rounding the entire building. There were
hundreds Of these flags topping the struc-
ture, giving an idea Of it's vastness, $40
feet long and 1913 feet wide.
Squads of policemen were on the
ground, keeping back the crowds and
maintaining quiet.
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PARADE is NOISY AND LURID.
Marchers Weld Their Pistols and Burn
Much Red Fire.

MaTCheTS "1G1 1hclE = ASCOAS eAAA>A 1880
Much Red Fire.
The national Democratic parade Wed
nesday night probably was the nolslest
and the most lurid pageant that ever
streaked the streets of city with hre
and detonations, vocal, musical and ex-
plosiye. It was four miles Of men, music,
fire and birthstone. Probably there new
Ell were so many pistol shots fired IN SO
short time Every man and boy along
the route of the parade seemed to be oc-
cupied industriously in loading and firing
pistols of all kinds They didn't look at
the show, but kept their guns hot with
incessant volleys The men in the process
sion seemed to be seized with the pistol
mania also. The hambeau clubs shot
skyrockets so fast that the faces Of the
men were black with powder. They ex-
ploded SO many cannon crackers that
their trail was like the road up Vesuvius.
With roman candles they shot holes in
flags and streamers, and the windows OF
hotels, crowded with watching faces,
seemed to be a favorite target.
The Colorado band of Indians, the
Montana Miners band, the Cowboy band
from Idaho, the rough riders and cattle
punchers, the real whooping Indians,
rounded out the carnival of thundG and
fire. The rosaries of electric hts,
stretched in illumination across the down
town streets, were shattered and I'M
strung. The only dissatisfied element in
the show was the bands of music, which
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man as he rose, and it was several min
utes before he could proceed amid the
uproar Words outlining the policy of
the party for the coming campaign were
spoken in the address of Gov. Thomas of
Colorado it's temporary chairman, and
the gathering of $4,000 people listened to
the solemn reading Of the Declaration of
independence. After the appointment of
the various committees the convention
adjourned until O'clock. At that heur
it was found that the committee on Gre
dentials was not yet ready to report and
adjournment was taken to $50 in the
evening.
Throughout The night there had been no
sleep, for the sky was lurid and the
sound deafening from rockets and can
non and evecy conceivable device Of
noisy demonstration. And with the day
light the shock was increased into one
long-continuea roar in which the patriot
ism of the day and the enthusiasm of the
party blended. The heat was intense.
Kansas City was one of the warmest
places on earth on the Glorious Fourth.
Within the confines of the city, in its
hump-backed streets, in the corridors Of
its hotels and in the convention hall,
there were no less than 100000 visitors
who helped to make the biggest noise
the Gown had ever heard. From Kansas
and Nebraska aud from every corner Of
Missouri thousands OF visitors came to
celebrate. And, Kansas City let loose its
own population for holiday. The roar
and rattle Of the giant crackers and the
swapping of fireworks almost drowned the
noise made BY the convention orators.
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Inside the convention hall the officials
were early on hand to make final prepar-
alton. The sergeant-at-arms gave a clos
ing drill to the 800 ushers under his di-
rection, showing that they performed
their duties with precision. The door
keepers. messengers and pages were like
wise drilled in their several duties, and
all was made ready for the rush to occur.
Night Session.
At $50 Chairman Thomas raped the
convention to order. Pending the reports
of the committees the convention was adj
dressed by Ex-Governor Altgeld of Iili-
noiS. The organization committee then
reported the selection of j. p. Richard
son, of Tennessee, as permanent chair
man. The announcement was received
with cheers, and upon assuming the
chair Mr.. Richardson addressed the con-
vention Shortly after he had concluded
his speech a motion to adjourn until
Thursday morning was made and car
ried.
The Democrats decided that their ma
tienal convention this year should be head
farther west than ever before and that It
should open on the Fourth of July. The
nearest the Democrats have come to hold
ing a convention on the Foarth Of July
before was at the 1896 session in Chi
cago. which opened July 6 and nominated
Rryan July 10. The next nearest was
that of 1884, which opened July s and
Nominated Cleveland three days later.
One of these candidates was defeated
and one carried the Democratic banner to
victory, both starting out in the month
Of Juiy.
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Convention Notes.

One-half the Nebraska delegation are
bankers.
Plenty of free literature was distribute
ed at the hotels.
The New York Journal employed an ex-
pert kite-fyer to send up kites during the
convention.
Senator "Dry Dollar" Sullivan of New
York was the herald and high priest Of
thu Sulzer boom.
Mayor Carter H. Harrison of Chic
was given great informal reception IN
on his arrival in Kansas City.
Delegates were amazed at the preya-
lence of nickel-in-the-slut machine gam
bling devices that are sure things for the
owners.
81. N. Hitchcock, editor OF The Omaha
World Herald and chairman Of the pre-
committee, had 61O tickets at Ms liis.
posai.
The whiskers &c j. H;, iilton Lewis
fo4ner Congfe m gfon.
and Senator CLARK 81 afe elike
ans peculiar
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~O~~~~~o~1.

New YORK Reports of declines in com.
modify prices continue to come in, and
there has been some falling off in the
volume of business. The months of july
and August always have been compare.
tiTely dull season in nearly all lines Of
trade. The fiscal year of the Government
has ended, and advices from Washington
state that experts estimate that exports
0f merchandise will reach the enormous
total OF 81, 400, 600 900, an increase Of
s153, 0O0, 600 as compared with the pre-.
ceding year. In the stock market the sit
ustion is still one that tends to conserv.
atism. Bug Orders are being held back
because of the presidential campaign, the
reports of crop damage and the Chinese
complications. The prevailing idea now
is that the market will continue dull and
rather narrow for several weeks
Chicago-The speculative fever in. the
wheat market gave ND sign of abatement
during the week, although the trend of
prices was reversed and the previous
weeks advance all but. obliterated. The
pace had been too fast, and, alarmed over
the probability Of future scarcity, the op-
orators figuring on q rise lost sight of the
present plenty. Because Of the latter
condition the spectators lacked the as.
sistance Of the millers and shippers who
on the eve of deliveries from the new
crop were naturally DESTROYS of awaiting
the effect upon the market of the early
movement before buying more than was
necessary for their immediate wants.
There would appear to be ne remedy for
the shortage Of spring wheat except such
economy in it's use as must come from
higher prices. But it is not likely that
speculation will do much more toward
the application of this remedy until the
test Of experience from diminished sup.
plies has been applied and shall give
clearer indications than at present exist
Of their actual necessity. Unless the pres
ent information concerning the crops of
Europe proves to be wrong, the import
ing nations will require as much wheat
from this side as they took during the
crop year now about to close. That such
can be supplied at any such
prices commanded for the previous crop
issout Of the question. Corn hung in the
balance between the influences of report
edsmall reserves of old corn and favor.
able week for the growing crop.
WON KETTELER CUT TO PIECES.
Brutal Butchery of theeGerman Min,b- :,
Il lister by Chinese. =
Official dispatches received by tile con- y
sular body at Shanghai, a abkgram
says, confirm in the fullest manIk the
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ing issue of the ehppaign. The conyen-
ton then adjournNl until 1890 o'clock
Friday morning. N
It was after II NNcIock when Perrna-
nent Chairman Richardson called the
convention to rderla'hursday. Bishop
Glennon Of Kansas Qef offered the OPEN
ing prayer. The WeaEer was cooler and
the great crowd thalhSpacked thu hall
heard the proceedings bfth more comfort
than on Wednesday n fter the prayer
there was so much no(tS that the chair
man had to appeal for Aer. WhileYwait-
ing for the committed, resolutions to
report the convention lisfGuao .elaea-.
by several orators, among wh4 We're
Gov. Hogg of Texas, Alex. Ddkery OF
Missouri and Mayor Rose of Milwaukee,.
The resolutions committee beim not yet
ready to report a recess was taSen until
$3.50 o'clock.
1t was not until 4 o'clock thar Chair
man Richardson picked up the lei and
brought the convention to order The
resolutions committee, headed by Selator
Jones, -. ]. CaInrau, Senator IiLman
and Judge Van WICK, pushed their way
to the front. Mr. Tiilman read the lat
form in a voice easily heard A,nf a
roar Of cheers and applause the platfirm
was adopted without dissent
s Nominations for President were text
in order. Alabama yielded to Nebraska
and w. ID. Oldham presented the rhme@
of w. 3. Bryan Then followed a Wild
d monstration The vote was unanimous,
and The convention adjourned till Friaay.
The presidential kite was swiftly f,wn
and across it was emblazojied the name
Of Bryan. But as to the Till of the Ute
the ybminee for the viderpresidencl
there were various opinionf.
Fridays Session.
AT 1916 Chairman Richardson, win
a sweep Of the gavel, cuHpff the straiks
of the band, slowly stined the confusiofA
and brought the convention to order for,
its third days work. After prayer the
call Of States for nominations for Vice
President was begun. Arkansas yielded
to Illinois and Congressman Williams
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1900-07-12

Kansas City correspondence:
The Democratic national convention
was called to order at noon Wednesday
by Chairman James X. Jones of the Ma
tional Committee amid scenes Of great
enthusiasm. The convention hall was
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1900-07-12
GREAT CONVENTION HALL.

Kansas City An }torium Has Risen
Phoenlx-L1ke4 eom the Ashes.
The great auditor Inn in which the ma
tional Democratic Invention met has
risen Phoenix-like finn the ashes. On
April the great strhture of which it is
duplicate was entirely destroyed by fire,
entailing a loss OF A35. 900. Firemen
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1900-07-12
DEMOCRATS MEET.
Opening of the National Conven-
ton in Kansas City.
RICHARDSON RULES.
Tennessee Man Chosen to Preside Over
the Big Gathering.

Democratic National Convention Called
pendence Day-Speeches Made by Gov.
Thomas of Colorado, Ex-Gov. A1tge1d
of Illinois and Permanent Chairman
Observation-Disclosures Are Clear
ed Away and Adjournment Taken I'm
til the Following Day.
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blew their horns till they uttered ty-
phoons of wind without making any mu-
Sic
The parade was made up of most ev-
erything." Floats, advertising wagons,
politicians, fremen, policemen, Populists,
Republicans, Democrats, Odd Fellows,
societies of women, of children and OF
boys, Modern Woodmen, Indians, cow
boys, old Deadwood stage coaches, auto
mobiles, shotguns, fine horses, donkeys,
pistols and more pistols.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1900-07-12

Kansas City correspondence
William ]. Bryan was nominated for
President by the Demo tic national
convention at s o'clock = hursday evening,
after day of immense enthns asn. The
convention had two sessions both uproar-
ious. A Is to platform was adopted
and Imperialism was named as the lead
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1900-07-12

Stevenson Gets Second sle< %
the Democratic
PLATFORM FOB | 81 q 1
Imperialism Is, However, DECLARED fo y
the Paramount Issue

National Democratic'c zen tio b Nom-
mates William ]. Bryan by Accla-
nation Amid scenes Of Wild 41smon-
stration- Resolutions Adopted nv it'll
out the Expected Fight Indperiai-
lam the CHIEF Issae- Trusts and MILF
tarism Denounced conventi osi'l Dra-
matte Close.