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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-01-31
FRED q. BLAIR.
A TIORNEY AT LAW. Office in the City Hall
IA Block. Manchester. Iowa.
PHYSICIANS.

II. II. LAWRENCE.
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. Special at
tention given diseases of children. Have
also made special study of Gyneocology,
Obstetrics. and Rectal Diseases. All chronic
diseases successfully treated with the aid of
chronics solicited. Consultation free. Onics
over Works market. All calls promptly at
tended. Residence on Main street, the old DIR.
Kelsey property.
The colored American., 1900-03-17
A FEAST OF REASON.
Mr, william III. johnson the Host of q
"Smart Set"

Albany, N. Y, Special. Thomas
81. Diggs the genial and aftsble compa-
tr1ot Of John Irving, who together make
life pleasant for the travelling public as
proprietors of the Adams House and ex-
pert mixologists, entertained the mem
bers Of the House Social Club at din.
ner on the II instant in the cosy dining
parlor of that famous hostelrie The
event was also In celebration of the 67bh
anniversary o. Mr.. William q. Johnson,
founder and first president Of this
popular social organization which dates
its beginning back to 1887. Covers
were laid for twelve including the guest
of honor, Mr.. William 81 johnson. Mr..
William 81. Brent, J F. Price, J. b,
Clifton, G 81. Tummey, A. Q. Green,
William Nan Alstyne, Frank Fulton,
A. G. Gordon. G. Edwards and "mine
host" Thomas 81. Diggs. Esq, &C
companied by his usual smile and pro-
verbal DonhommIe. After all the good
Things had been eaten, and swallowed,
Vice President J. W. Price arose and in
felicitous and happy speech present.
ed Mr.. William 81. johnson with a
handsome elk badge with gold and
silver ornaments, the center piece be
ing a silver horse shoe bearing the
monogram q. 8. G. ard the word "seo
retaryn this being the Office now held
by Mr.. johnson in the club and which
he has held for the past eight years. In
accepting this token Of regard and es
TEEN from his fsllew members and as
sociates, MI. johnson responded in ap.
propriate and fitting terms thanking
each and all for their generous remem
berance of him. After the speech max,
ing cigars and ice water were passed
around which OF course called for more
talk, and everybody talked and smoked
for along while. BRUCE GRIT.
The colored American., 1900-03-17

are still in progress at the Mt Zion and
First Baptist churches with great sue.
cess. At the Mt. Zion church, Rev. r.
D. Hardy pastor, ls being assisted by
Revs. Nathan Cave, Wilson Carter and
billiard Gottney Of the county. Large
humbers have pTofessed faith In Christ.
Al the First Baptist Church, Rev. r.
G. Quarles, pastor, Rev. r. J. Perkin-
of Linton, West Vir. iEia, is conducts
Ing the meetings Rev. Perkins Ia a
talented expounder of the gospel and is
Iaeeting with great success in winning
souls for Christ. The funeral OF Mrs.
Phoebe Johnson, VINO was accidentally
burned to death, took place from the
Mt. Zion Baptist church, Sunday at 8
o'clock. Rev. r. b Hardy off eating.
Sne was left in charge Of two children
VINO on hearing the ban d left her alone
and 1t is supposed she caught from
lighted pipe. She was los years old.
Fne funeral Of Mabel Sellers daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Thsmss Sellers, took
place from the home of the parents,
Monday at IL o'clock. Rev. G. N. Har-
rls otficiated. Rev. E. Duke Venture,
pastor Of the M. q church Of this city,
will leave this week for Baltimore, Md,
to attend the annual conference. Mr.
William Sammons, of Jersey City was
in the city last week having come down
to bury his infant child. MISS M. e.
White who has been visiting Miss Bet
tie James on Preston avenue left Mon
day for her home in Stsunton, Va.
Mr.. Godfrey B. Brown and Miss Lueil-
la GraysOn were married at Iyy
Depot the home Of the bride on Thurs
day night the 18th. Mtssrs. William
Reeves, Brszel Jackson and Stephen
Gray lef, this week Tor Hot Springs,
VS.. MIR. EgberG Terry who has been
teaching In Augusta County, has re-
turned home having closed bis school
for the term. Mrs. Mary E. Gordon has
closed her school in the county and is
home again. Lawyer J. e Byrd, Pres.
Ident of Uuitad Aid aud Insurance Co.,
OF Richmond, Va, was In The city this
week. Mrs. J. Madeline Brown who
has been home on the illness of her
father Mr.. Moan Jackson (who is much
1mproved,) left this week for Pittsburg,
Pa. MIR. }. H. Dickinson has recently
improved his tonsorlal parIor al the
foot of the chip and the affable ton.
soriai artists Messrs. w. F. Walker and
John L. Leech are still ready to serve
the puhllc. The American can be had
every saturday at Pollard and Mobiles
barber shop or from Mr.. A. F. Angel at
the University. MONTICELLO.
The colored American., 1900-03-17

colored people as a separate race. In
her country she was preached to by a
colered man who told her that there
were sc, 900 promises in the Bible and
that she believes it. She is a great
woman and have none of the color
phobie in her. 1t is delightful to hear
h. + talk and to talk with her. Che is
truly q woman of God.
The colored American., 1900-03-17
Mr. CH ARIES E. HALL
,..;,+,nt Secretary Illinois League OF
Republican clubs.

rso spbipct of this sketch, son OF
ln' T. Hall, was born in Batavia,
Es'' . .ro illinois, May %, 1888, and
hAD0 ,,.d common school education.
lsss R'sa,s reaching his majority, Mr. hall
bslU's Itrelv interest in politics and at
!0 love .re . of twenty one was appointed
'p' 'ono,eesman ~o A J. Hopkins to a
lu'l n'n. T-non the completion OF bis
.' .'.,a. here he returned to Illinois, and
The colored American., 1900-03-17
The Charlottesville Va Letter.

Char rlottesyille, Va, Spscial-At the
Ebeuezer Baptist church Sunday at ii
q. m. Rev. G. N. Harris, pastor, bap
tixed fourteen candidates who were
converted at the revival recently held
1T the aforesaid church. At three
O'Clock communion services were held
and the right hand of fellowship given
the newly made members. Revivals
The colored American., 1900-03-17

sho,tiv after went TO the Pacific Coast
where he located in Spokane, Wasn.,
engaging in the real estate and loan
business until, the extreme financial
stringency and populiBtc theories
prevalent, precluded the possibility OF
his making much headway Is broker
or politician.
Returning to his native state after an
absence OF several years he engaged in
business and politics meeting with
success. In 1897 he wHs sppointed as
senate committee clerk IN the Illinois
LsgiElRtUre, having the Important COM
mittees on Banks and Banking and
Mines and Mining. About this time be
became interested in newspaper work,
and for two years was managing editor
Of the Illinois Record, a republican pa
per published in Springfield, ILL.,, de
votsd 10 the interests Of the race.
Congressman Hopkins, one OF our
national leaders, appreciating the ener'
" and worth of Mr.. Hall again per
.usded him to accept a lucrative
clsrksbip in the Census Bureau, and
bis many friends rejoice at his return
to the national capital.
At the last State G invention Of the
Illinois League Of Republican Clubs
Mr.. Hall vas the unanimous choice Of
1900 delegates for the position of Assist
ant s Cretary, and be has the honor OF
being the first colored man to fill that
position.
Although pleasantly employed in
the Census Bureau Mr.. Hall has under
confederation the opportunities OF bis
friends who desire to see him placed as
Chief OF the Afro'American Republican
State Bureau during the coming cam
pslgn. Needless to say that Charles
T. Hall IS hustler and justly deserves
any recognition he may receive from
F0eparty. Congressman Hopkins might
well be proud of such a protege who Is
destined to become leader of his peo'
pie.
The colored American., 1900-03-17

lie Fero Dentists will be pleased to
Te sng new customers and all of their
VIZ ones, at their new place 1901 Penn.
'!lVania Avenue, north west.
The colored American., 1900-03-17

There will be grand musical con-
eft given at Enon Baptist church,
Wednesday evening April 4th 1900 by
misses Eva E. Belle ana Mary O.
HuelL Rev. J. l. Loving pastor.
The colored American., 1900-03-17
GEORGIA REPUBLICANS CONVENE
And Elect Bright Galaxy to Represent
Them at Philadelphia in June Next.

i
one of the largest, as well as one OF the
most harmonious State Conventions
ever held in this State by any party.
Long before 10 o'clock, the appointed
hour for the assembling of the Conven'
ton, the streets, avenues and thorough
fares leading to the Capital were liter
ally lined aud packed with delegates
and visitors making their way to the
place of meeting. The crowd was SO
great that the managers or officers OF
the organization were compelled to is
sue tickets to the convention hall. Shor
ly after IL O. clock U. 8. Marshal W. Il.
Johnson, chairman OF the State Exeeu'
tive Committee appeared at the msin
entrar ce to the hall, the audience get
ting a glimpse of him fairly went wild
with applause. This but scarcely end
ed when Register J. W. Lyons appeared
such a demonstration was perhaps
never witnessed before, the great audi
encs rose en- masse, the ladies in the
galleries waved their handkerehiefs
and fans
Fitting recognition was shown Ex'
Governor Bullock, w. A. Pledger, H.
L. Johnson, 81. A. Rucker and other
great party leaders upon their entering
the hall. Chairman Johnson called
the convention to order and requested
Bishop IL. M. Turner to open the con-
vention with prayer. AS the Bishop
arose and started down the main aisle
with his crutches in his hands another
demonstration broke out approaching
If not surprising the great demonstra-
tion paid to Register Lyons few mo-
ments bsfore. The good Bishops voice
was clear and distinct. The lroll call
developed the fact that every one Of the
1877 counties IN the great State was re-
presented In person, 8 fact heretofore
unknown. Chairman johnson follow
ing the recommendation of the Execu'
tive Committee in one of the most elo'
q
placed IN nomination for temporary
chairman Elk State Attorney General
Col. Henry P. Farrow'of, GAINESVILLE. He
was unanimously elected. A com salt
tee of eleven was appointed on ereden
tial with Maj. w. II. Smyth chairman.
while this committee was out Ex Gov
ernor r. B. Bullock. Prof. r r. Wright,
Bishop II. NJ Turner, Register Lyons,
Bishop L. n. HoIsey, Hon. 9. A. Oar
nell, ExU. s. Attorney Rea, H. s.
DOYLE, 4 Graves, Esq, Rev. E. K.
Love, D. D., were called upon for
speeches, and each responded and gave
the great mass of human beings some
good old time Republican taIKs.
The convention sfler adopting the re
nort of the committee on credentials
e,ectt d Col. W. A. Pledger permanent
chairman, Col. ]. n. Deveaux, Prof. 8.
8 I4umbard, Of Montszuma and Col.
Ia B. Vaughn of Augusta permanent
secretsries Messrs. W. b. Johnson, J..
W LIONS, H.A Rucker, 81. L john
SON were eli cted delegates to the ma
t,onol convention from the state at
iaroe Messrs A. Graves, Alexander
Akermau. son of ex-attorney general
~ the United States; Hon. amos L.
Akarmau. Prof. L. M. Dent, Captain L..
N PHEASANT were elected alternstes.
Hon, W. H. Jonson was elected chair
man Of the state committee. Col W..
pledger vas elected vice chairman, |,
- al ! r, Deyeaux secretary, Prof A.
Graves assistant secretary. Ine COLL
The colored American., 1900-03-17

Mr.. J. Harry Ward is in the field for
Cooper the tailor and it goes without
saying he is making 'em hum.
The colored American., 1900-03-17

TOoihaeha Curp FREE, to advertise it: best In
AVo'hoOho ouio the world: send cents for
sample. La RUE 1917 Arch St. PhiIa,, Pa,
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-02-06
BIG STRIKE IN CHICAGO.
Thought That by the End of the Wee
Sixteen Thousand Men VIII Be Ont.

Thought That by the End of the Week
Sixteen Thousand Men Will Be Out.
CHICAGO, Feb. 6.-At a meeting Of
the Building Trades council labor diff
culties reached what is thought to be a
crisis. The business agent Of the Hod
Carriers and Building Laborers' union
was ordered to call off men at work on
every building in Chicago where the
new rules of the Building Contractors
council were posted. AS nearly every
firm of building contractors in Chicago
is bound by the rules of the contractors
council this means that 5000 men will
be ordered to strike.
In addition to this number 5000 car
penters, it is asserted, will walk out
next Saturday. This action was pre-
ceded by the independent action on the
part of the plumbers union, which
called off its members earlier in the
day. Two thousand plumbers refused
to go to work. A fierce struggle for su-
premacy between employers and en-
ployes is expected.
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BRYAN Mt North Adams.

NORTH ADAMS, Mass, Feb 6.-This
city went wild over Mr.. Bryan from the
moment the party arrived from Pitts
field until Mr.. Bryan retired shortly
before midnight. He got his first ex-
perience of northern Berkshire enthusi-
asm when he reached Adams at $50
and as he appeared on the rear plat
form, Mr.. Bryan exclaimed, "Why,
you people have seen president here
SO many times that did not think you
would turn out to see candidate. .
On reaching here the enthusiasm
seemed literally to break loose. There
was an abundance Of red fire and a
brass band led the procession. When
the doors of Odd Fellows hall were
opened there was rush for seats, sew
eral persons being crushed in the wild
scramble.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-02-06
TELLING THE CLARK STORY.
Witnesses In the Senatorial Investigation
DenN Receiving Bribes.

Witnesses In the Senatorial Investigation
Deny Receiving Brides.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6.-The two most
important witnesses before the Clark
Investigating committee of the senate
yesterday We're Representative Jaqueth
of the Montana legislature, and J. B.
Cook, ex-state auditor. Mr.. Jaqueth is
one of the members in whose name Mr.
iWhiteside claimed to have received
5000 for voting for Mr.. Clark for the
senate, and Mr.. Cook had been repre-
sented by Speaker Stiff of the Montana
legislature as trying to induce him to
vote for Mr.. Clark for a money consid-
Grafton. Both denied these charges.
Mr.. Jaqueth said he had never before
seen the envelope in which the $4,000
said to have been intended for him had
been placed. Mr.. Cook declared that
he had never but once talked with Mr..
Stiff concerning the contest for the
United States senate and that then
Mr. Stiff had brought up the subject,
suggesting that he might cast his vote
for Mr. Clark for the senate for $50, 600
but that he (Cook) had said that he was
not interested i'll the senatorial contest
to this extent.
A half dozen other witnesses were ex-
amined, all by the defense and each in
refutation OF some testimony offered by
the prosecution.
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ment on which the negotiations could
proceed. -Four hours We're spent in this
preliminary work aud discouragingly
little progress made. Finally q stage
was reached where propositions We're
submitted by both sides and things
began to look more hopeful
Shortly after midnight the conferees
in session at the Gait house came to an
agreement.
1t is said the conference is decidedly
favorable to the Democrats. Governor
Taylor is to withdraw the troops from
the state buildings at Frankfort and
send them homo. 4he order convening &
the legislature at London, KY, is TO be
revoked and the regular sessions of tho
general assembly are to be resumed at
the state capital without molestation.
The agreement provides that i'll order
to leave no question as to the title of
William Goebel and j. @. W. Beckam
to the offices of governor and lieutenant
governor, respectively, the general as
sembly shall pass a resolution in joint
assembly validating the acts on that
subject since the legislature has been
prevented by troops from holding its
regular sessions at Frankfort. AS soon
as the legislature does this Beckham S
title to the Office of governor is not to be
questioned.
1t is believed that the understanding
arrived at will result in an amicable
settlement of the dispute between the
two parties in this state and do away
with the dual government now assert
ing themselves.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-02-06
Would Turn Filipinos Loose.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6.-Senator CAT
ferry (La), in a discussion of the Phil
ippine question in thetsenate yesterday,
broke new ground in developing his po-
sition as an anti-expansionist. In re-
sponse to a question as to what, in the
present circumstances, he would do
with the Filipinos, he said, with char
acteristic courage of conviction: 'Turn
them loose as soon as we can get rid Of
them. That would be better for them
and infinitely better for u.s. Mr.. Caf-
fery's argument was mainly a discus
sion of the constitutional question. He
maintained that the constitution ex-
tends absolutely over the Filipinos and
that they We're entitled to. all the rights
and privileges of citizens of the United
States guaranteed by the constitution.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-02-06
DAY OF MANY CHANGES.
Governor Taylor Willing to Leave the
Dispute to Arbitration.

Governor Taylor Willing to Leave the
Dispute to Arbitration.
FRANKFORT, KY, Feb. 6.-Governor
Taylor last night made Il distinct and
positive offer to submit the merits of his
claim to the gubernatorial chair of Ken
lucky to any three fair minded men in
the world these three men to be selected
by the United States supreme court.
He will allow them to arbitrate the case
and will abide by their decision. This
announcement he made to a correspond
ent of the Associated Press in his Office
in the executive building. The declara-
ton made by Governor Taylor as to ar
bitration was at once wired to Lieuten-
ant Governor Marshall and Lieutenant
Colonel Fairleigh at Louisville.
Choatic is the only word that will de-
scribe the political situation as it existed
yesterday in Frankfort. This condi-
ton arose not so much from anything
that was done by either side, as from
the countless stories and rumors spread
broadcast during the day.
Members of the state board of election
commissioners were yesterday admitted
to the capitol building, the first civilians
allowed there since the legislature was
| barred out
EARLY in the morning it was posi-.
lively asserted by the Democrats and
confirmed by few Republicans, that
the legislative session in London was
about to be called off. The Democrats
claimed to have had the highest posi-
BILE assurances that Governor Taylor
would take such action, and that the
lext session of the legislature would be
held in Frankfort in the capitol build
ing this morning. Governor Taylor
later in the day altered the situation
entirely, declaring to q correspondent
of the Associated Press that no ordel
had been issued revoking the meeting
at London and that it would proceed a.
originally intended by him.
He denied in the most emphatic man
ner that there had been any intention
on the part of the Republican party tt
abandon the London session. This wa
A q bombshell to many of the Democratic
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-02-06
Dock strike at santiago.

SANTIAGO, Feb. G,-The strike Of the
stevedores employed by the Ward line
and the government, which began last
Thursday, was considered trivial until
yesterday, when all the day laborers in
the city refused to go to work. The
stevedores demand pay for full day
even if they work only an hour and
they wish an increase from 81. so to 50 a
day. The situation provoked consider
able disorder. The agent of the Ward
line has cabled to Nassau, New Provi-
dence. for 100 men.
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steyn and Kruger Enter a Protest.

CAPE Town, Feb. 6.-President Steyn
and President Kruger have communi-
Gated with Field Marshal General Rob.
erts, the British commander in chief,
protesting against the destruction of
farm houses and the devastation of
property. General Roberts in replying
declared the charges were not sus-
tanned, adding that wanton destruction
of property was contrary to British
practices.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-02-06
Brinson MAY Get 1t.

CHICAGO, Feb. 6.-The Tribune says:
1t is said that the president of the Kan
sas City, Pittsburg and Gulf railroad
will be announced Off ;ially next Thurs
day OF Friday. The general impression
is that w. G. Brimson, Il warm friend
of j. w. Gates. will be selected. 1t is
said that the line will have no positive
connection, but will run independent
of all roads.
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members OF the legislature, who, act
ing on the advice Of their attorneys,
had left the city in order to be away
from the capital in case it was decided
by Governor Taylor to convey to London
sufficient number for the purpose of
helping out a quorum. They had left
the city as directed, and a large number
of then, were told to return, as every
thing had been settled. They came in
from all directions and were confronted
on their arrival in Frankfort by the
statement Of Governor Taylor. They
Immediately began preparations to leave
the city and at nightfall Democratic
members We're as scarce as they were in
the morning before tbs first train ar
rived. Late in the evening word came
that an adjustment favorable to the
Democrats might be made at the Louis
Wills conference.
Adjutant General Collier had made
more ample preparations for the sup
preston of possible trouble than he had
done at any previous time. A 3-inch
rif1ed cannon was brought from the
armory on the hillside and placed in the
capitol grounds, pointing directly down
st. Clair street. Ammunition was
placed beside it, and the Gatling guns,
which were CT both sides Of it, COM
manded the approaches to the capitol
building from the southwest and south.
east.
A post mortem of the body of Gov
ernor Goebel was held last night under
the direction of DIR. E. e. Hume. The
brothers of the dead man at first OBJ
jected strenuously, but finally gave way
when it was represented to them that it
was necessary in order to procure evi
dence in the event of the murderer evel
being brought to trial. DIR. Hume re.
fused to say what was learned from the
examination. The remains We're taker
to Covington by special train this morn
ing.
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.TALK ON PHILIPPINES.
Democrats Occupy the Time In
Both Branches.
CHAMP CLARK HAS THE FLOOR
Missouri Congressman Denounces the Phil
ippine Policy of the Administration.
Caffery of Louisiana Says Filipinos Are

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6.-The Demo
Gratis Of the house continued their as
saults on the Philippine policy of the
administration during the general de-
bate upon the diplomatic and consular
appropriation bill yesterday. Two
speeches were made by Democratic
members of the foreign affairs commit
tee, Dinsmore (Ark.) and Champ Clark
(Mo.) opposing the retention of the ISL
ands. Clark's speech, which lasted two
hours, was a notable effort, replete with
epigrams, and attracted much attention.
No Republican spoke in defense Of the
administration policy.
Congressman Clark, in his character
istic way, laid down the following prop
ositions: ga man is not traitor be-
cause he is opposed to doing those
things which jeopardize the life of the
republic.
can American is not pessimist be-
cause he is unwilling to see his country
adopt as a settled policy the political
principles Of Alexander, Caeser and Ma
poleon.
'In the hands of political jobbers, the
American flag, like the mantle of char
ity, will be made to cover multitude
of sins.
''I think more-far more-of the lib
critics of my children than of all the
trade of the earth. I would like to
leave them both rich and free, but of
the two, would rather leave them free
free to work out their own destiny,
free to sympathize with and help all
peoples struggling for liberty anywhere
and everywhere.
Believing firmly that the annexa.
ton of the Philippines, either by force
or with their consent, will in the end
prove dangerous, perhaps ruinous to ou1
government of the people, by the peo
pie and for the people, 1 am dead
against it now and for all time.''
Sibley (Pa.), who was elected as .
Democrat. but who made speech lasl
week, defending expansion, was goaded
into the announcement that the Demo
Gratis could consider his seat construct
iyely on the Republican side.