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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-07-17
RODE THROUGH TIE RlpIDs
Man With tho Barrel Triumphs Over the
Niagara WITHHOLD.

Man With tho Barrel TriampHs Over this
Niagara whirlpool.
Niagara Falls, n. Y. July 15.-About
5000 persons saw Carlisle D. Graham
make his fifth successful voyage
through the whirlpool rapids in bar.
rel yesterday afternoon. The barrel is
OF locust wood. oval shaped, except
that 1t has Il fiat head; it is about five
feet long, nineteen inches In diameter
at the foot and twenty-six inches at
the head. With its 100 pounds of bal
last it weighs 165 pounds. The start
was made from the old Maid of the
Mist landing, below the falls. The
barrel was caught In an eddy and
nircled about a little above the Can't
lever bridge for q quarter of an hour.
The stronger current in the middle of
the stream finally jerked 1t out of tho
eddy into the foaming waters of the
rapids. Passing under the second
bridge the barrel Ind narrow escape
from being dashed to pieces against
the stone abutments of the bridge.
The passage through the rapids was
swift. 1t took the barrel five minutes
to reach the eddy from the starting
point, and twenty minutes to get out
of 1t, but 1t took only three and one
half minutes to pass through the rapids
and the whirlpool, n distance of about
a mile. AT no time during the pass
age through the rapids was the barrel
lest sight of. IT was taken from the
water after 1t had circled about in The
whirlpool for few minutes. Graham
was slightly bruised about the elbows
and knees, but he was otherwise up-
hurt.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-07-17

Ifyou want some ..just as goodr.I make II
myself Remedy. try an imitation of Rocky
Mountain Tea; Twill make you sick and keep
yousck. f. X. Gregg.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-07-17
Nortbss 7estern Life and Saving In.
4 surance Companv

Special Agent j. A. Wood. of the above
named HE Insurance company, Is in MancGes.
He is oferf ng, an endowment policy which cor.
taiHs some admirable features, aStf
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-07-17

Come to head quarters for Bard Plymoth Rock
Cockerels. one mile south east of Manchester,
66 Benz. Brown.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-07-17

~. -, -. ------
eat fats and sweets, To reduce flesh ranidjv
take Rocky Mountain Tea. Acts directly on the
fatty ssues 35 cents. f. X Gregg.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-07-17

The orange came to Europe from AZ
RIGA in the eleventh century. Sir Wal
ter Raleigh brought it to England in
the sixteenth century. 1t was first
planted in Australia in 1888.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-07-17

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 Il CARR
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-07-17

Eucaline,

Several fine residences in desirable portions
OF the CITY OF Manchester for sale cheap, I'm
Qutre at the nice of Manchester Democrat
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-07-17
STATEMENT

OF The Condition of Masonville Saw
ings Bank, Organized Under The
Laws of Iowa, Located at
Masonville, Iowa,
In the County of Delaware, at the close of brisi
ness on the Goth day of June, A. d., 1901, made
to the Auditor of State as required by law.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-07-17

week ISSUE VI luo OemOcIdty IeS6Eu-
ng the storage of quantity of the ex.
plosive in the business part of this
place, says that in his judgment the
fears of those who think there is danger
in such storage, are groundless. How
ever, he does not want to be the means
of annoying any one and has moved the
dynamite belonging to him to the out
skirts of town and says he will remove
lit farther away if desired by any one.
Louis Let's, a seventeen year old
boy was ordered taken to the Reform
School last Wednesday by Judge Blair,
and was taken there Saturday by Sher-
| iii Fishel. The evening before he,
without leave orlicense, took Geo. Ans
denis bicycle and made off with it. Geo.
missed his wheel few minutes later
and went to James Toogood's place of
business and informed him of his loss.
Mr.. Toogood told him that he saw a
boy with the wheel few moments be-
fore, going north on Franklin street
They at once mounted tandem and
started in quest of the runaway Wheel
but failed to find 1t. The next morning
Mr.. Toogood saw young Let's on the
street and accused him of having Ans
denis wheel. The boy admitted he
knew where the wheel was, and war
then placed under arrest He then &C
companied Marshal Graham and Ans
den to some place near the Quaker
/ Mill and there found it. The boy wal
then arrested, and an application wal
made to Judge Blair to send him to thu
Reform School with the result as abov'
stated. 1t is said that the boy has here
tofore borne good reputation.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-02-15
Vickers-NIaxim Ora III D Deal

New York; Feb 14.-In the Vickers- Maxim Cramp deal it is learned that the capital of the new company will be $32, 100000, divided as follows $10, 900, 900 in bonds s10O00,000 in six per cent. pre- ferred stock and $12,O00,0O0 in common stock. This will be the largest consoli- dation of it's kind in the world. The price paid for the Cramp company plants and the terms cannot be learned
 New York, Feb. 14.--The Times to- morrow will say: Negotiations looking to consolidation of the Vickers Sons and Maxim company, limited, of Eng land, the Cramp Ship and Engine Building company of Philadelphia and the Midvale Steel company of Nice town, have been satisfactorily con- cluded. All important matters that have been in dispute have been adjusted and announcement of the &C., tual consolidation is likely to be made now at any time.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-02-15
NATHAN HALE STATUE.
A Reply Issued to the Warming Circular
 of Yale.

New York, Feb. 14.-The advocates and promoters of the movement for the presenting to Yale university of stat ue by William Ordway Parridge of Yale's famous graduate of Revolution ary times, Nathan Hale, have issued a reply to the so-called circular of warn ing recently published at New Haven and protesting to represent authorities of the university. The reply cites the obpect of the work to be accomplished when the movement was begun, and refers to statement issued at the time subscriptions were solicited. The reply says:
 There has been nothing secret or un- derhanded in our proceedings. The of- flee of our treasurer is at all times open to all persons who may be interested in our undertaking or conscientiously op- posed to the same. Upon the spirit and phraseology of this New Haven circular (to which our self-respect has compelled us to this extent to reply) we make no comment. The movement for the Par ridge statue will go on."
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-02-15
Photographic and Cable Notes,

Concord, N. H., Feb. 14.-In the legisla-
 ture to-day the joint convention canvassed
 the vote cast last November on the question
 tu ton o ahe b to vot the eons
 affirmative and the convention will be held
 in September 1902. The House killed the measure for the purchase by the state of the Daniel Webster birthplace farm.
 Albany, N. Y Feb. 14-Without debate and by vote of S3 to 20 the assembly to. day passed the weeks bill abolishing com mon law marriages in the state. As amend. ed tEe bill provides that written marriage ties shall also be signed by at least two witnesses and filed within six months in the office of the city or town clerk.
 Boston, Feb. 14-The board of aldermen held special meeting this noon at the re- quest of Mayor Hart and unanimously pass ed the S1,O0o,ooO loan order for sewer Con con struction which previously had passed the common council. The order was taken im- mediately to Mayor Hart, who signed it.
 Washington, Feb. 14-The record in the case of Captain Oberln NJ. Carter was filed in the United States supreme court today The case is an appeal from the decision of the circuit court of the United States for the district of Kansas denying Carter's mo tion for q writ of habeas corpus.
 Ras Jibntil French East Africa. Feb IA Tekla, king of Gojam (also written God jam, northwest of the kingdom of Shao. re. gently died of poisoning and two pretneders are now quarrelng for the throne. Elm peror Menelik has despatched an army to restore peace.
 Philadelphia, Feb 15.-Provost c. c. Har- rison, of the University of Pennsylvania, to. day announced that Burnham, Williams x Co. to-day subscribed $25.00O to the new engineering building of the University of 
 Washington, Feb 14.-President and Mrs. Mckinley gave dinner at the white house tonight iu honor of the members of the diplomatic corps. It was the first social function given by the president since his from the attack of the grip.
 Washington, Feb. 14.-The Senate commit. tee on civil service to-day took favorable action upon Senator Harris bill giving ex- soldiers of the civil war preference in inc matter of civil service appointments
 Berlin, Feb 15.-The German diyisionary torpedo boat ID g. Is believed to have gOns, ashore on the Danish coast and to be lost. Several torpedo boats are now searching for her, but without avail
 Vienna, Feh. 14.-The remains of the Iata King Milan were conveyed to-day to the { Servian church with military honors in ths 1 presence of very large crowd of spectators. |
 Springfield, Mass, Feb. 14.-The Spring i field Gas Light company sold out to-day fo ! New York syndicate, the Security Trust , company financing the transaction.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-02-15
3HANKS TO SAMPSON.
President Sends Another Message on
 the Matter.

Washington, Feb. 14.-President Me gress urging that the thanks of con- gress be rendered to Admiral Sampson for his work during the Spanish war as commander of the naval force of the North Atlantic squadron. The message Is as follows: During our recent war with Spain the United States naval force on the North Atlantic station was charged with varied and important du- ties, chief among which were the main- tenance of the blockade of Cuba, aiding the army in landing troops and in sub sequent operations, and particularly in the pursuit, blockade and destruction of the Spanish squadron under Admiral Cervera.
 This naval campaign, embracing ob jects of wide scope and grave responsi- bilities, was conducted with great abil- ity on the part of the commander in- chief and of the officers and enlisted men under his command. It culminat- ed in the annihilation of the Spanish fleet in the battle of July 3,>1S9S, one of l1l6 IIlUSl IldNdl CH6dSCIliClito in history.
 ''The result of this battle was the freeing of our Atlantic coast from the possibilities to which it hed been ex- posed from Admiral Cervera's fleet and the termination of the war upon the seas.
 T recommend that, following our na- tional precedents, especially that in the case of Admiral Dewey and the Asiatic squadron the thanks of congress be given to Rear Admiral William T. Sampson, U. S. N, and to the officers and men under his command for highly \ conduct in conflict with the enemy and in carrying on the block ade and naval campaign on the Cuban coast, resulting in the destruction of the Spanish fleet at Santiago de Cuba July 3, 1898. (SignedD
 civilian Mckinley"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-02-15
4 YITAL BLOW
Dealt the Prosecution in Kennedy Case
 Yesterday.

Dealt the Prosecution in Kennedy Case Yesterday.
 New York, Feb. 14.-A vital blow was
 dealt the prosecution to-day at the trial of pr. Samuel Kennedy for the murder of Dolly Reynolds, when Justice Furs- man refused to admit the Testimony of
 William J. Kingsley, an expert in handwriting The basis of the refusal was that Mir Kinsley was not familiar with the handwriting of the defendant and was not competent to compare the disputed writing of the defendant with that conceded to be his. The justice held that the testimony of handwriting experts could be admitted only when the writing exhibited was the actual subject of dispute. The writings ex- hibited in this case, he said, were mere ly pieces of evidence.
 The justices decision, which has caused a sensation in legal circles, was taken to have an important bearing on the Molineux case, in which expert tes- timony greatly contributed to the con- viction. Besides MT. Kinsley, three other experts were called to testify as to handwriting, but the courts ruling barred them out. The testimony actu- ally given in the case to-day was un- interesting. The court granted the re- quest of the prosecution for adjourn ment until tomorrow and also gave the state permission to send Police Captain Price to Jacksonville to bring back Dan iel Melville, the missing witness for the defence
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-02-15
MRS. NATION BACK IN KANSAS.
Brought to Trial for Destroying Prop
 erty-Case Not Finished.

Topeka. Kan, Feb. 14.-After an ab- sence of week on lecture tour Mrs. Carrie Nation returned to Kansas from Chicago to-day. Mrs. Nation appeared greatly fatigued and expressed the in tention of going to her home at Medi- cine Lodge on Monday for brief rest. She expressed much qualification over the closing of the Topeka joints"
 Mrs. Nation was brought to trial in the city court here this afternoon on charge of destroying property. The complainant was w. F. Lytle, proprie tor of the Senate saloon, which Mrs. Nation and her crusaders wrecked last week. The room was crowded with vis- itors, many of them sympathizers with the crusaders. The conclusion of the case was postponed to next Monday.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-02-15
THE CHINESE SITUATION.
Important Despatches Received from
 the eCourt-Opposition to Powers.

Pekin, Feb. 14.-No official commuri- cation has yet been made to the for eign envoys by the Chinese plenipoten- tiaries on behalf of the court, but it is known that during the last three days four despatches from the court have been received. At present the negoti- ations are no further advanced than they were at the meeting when the Chinese plenipotentiaries agreed to the death of Prince Chuang and Yu Hsien. Private despatches from Sian-Fu say that strong opposition has developed among the officials to an agreement by the court in the demands of the pow CTS as well aA an opposition to the re- forms. Several memorials have been presented to Emperor Kwang Su urg- ing him to refuse further negotiations and to promote those whom the foreign CTS desire executed. On the other hand it appears that Chang Chic Lung, the viceroy of Hankow, urges the corn- mencement of reforms immediately.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-02-15
SALE OF DANISH VEST INDIES.
Important Developments Expected
 Shortly Favorable to United States.

Copenhagen, Feb. 14.-Important de- velopments in regard to the sale of the Danish West Indies are expected short ly It is said in well informed circles that the foreign office is about ready to send definitive and favorably reply to- the United States. King Christian, it is understood, gave recent assurances that while he preferred the islands to remain Danish, if their circumstances could be improved, he would do nothing to prevent their transfer. The rigsdag has apparently concluded that enough sacrifices have already been made for the West Indies, so it is unwilling to give the further appropriations neces- sary to retain their possession.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-02-15
A Tin Can Com blnatton.

Chicago, Feb. 1.-The Record to- morrow will say: The newest thing in consultations is the tin can combina- ton, which it Is said is now being formed with a capitalization of $10,O00,- 900. It is alleged an agreement has been signed with the understanding that after April the American Tin Can company will control the output of ev- cry company in the country.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-02-15
FIGHTING WITH GEN. DEWET
BRITISH TROOPS ARE NOV EN-
 G4GED WITH HIM.
Kitchener Reports That the BOer Leader Crossed the Orange River at Sand Drift Gen. French Still Pressing
 the Burghers-Thcir Efforts to Break North Unsuccessful-ManyC Captures of

| Carts and Cattle
 London, Feb. 14.-The war office has
 received the following cablegram from
 General Kitchener: Pretoria, Feb. 14.-Our troops are now engaged with Christian DeWet's force north of Philipstown, which we hold, De Wet having crossed the Orange river at Sand Drift, apparently moving west
 French, reporting from point twen- tyfive miles southeast of Ermelo, states that large force of the enemy is being driven on to Piet Retief, their efforts to break back having so far, been frustrated.
 "The Inniskillings charged the ene- my, who left five killed and six wound ed on the ground Ten Beers were cap- tured and there was a large capture of wagons, carts and cattle. Our casu- alties were one killed and five wound- ed'
 A Cape Town dispatch to the Evening
  vised that General Christian De Wet and former President Steyn entered Cape Colony and occupied Philipstown. The British attacked them yesterday, and drove them out of the town, with loss"
 Cape Town, Feb. 14.-A Beer convoy of sixty-five wagons and forty-five pris- oners has been captured north of Am- sterdam A Boer commando crossed the Orange river yesterday in the Phil- ipstown district. It is reported that De Wet was in command. Van Wyksvlei was occupied Monday by BOO Boers, who were retreating from Calvinia The Boers are reported in force twenty-four miles west of Carnarvon.
 London, Feb. 15.-Little further news has been received from South Africa. An official statement issued in Cape Town estimates General DeWet's force between 1000 and 5000 men. It is re- ported from Cape Town that the wife of Commandant General Louis Botha left Pretoria with military escort to endeavor to persuade her husband to surrender.
 Orders have been received at Kimber- ly from the military headquarters to suspend all civilian traffic to and from the south. The Boers tried unsuccess- fully to destroy culvert near Bank station not far from Johannesburg Se- were fighting ensued, the Boers leaving three killed and twenty-tnree wounded behind.
 The British lost one killed and two wounded. It IS reported from Mel bourn that MT. Chamberlain has asked if thousand men could be recruited in Australia for General Baden-PowelTs The Australian govern ment is expected to decline to recruit, although willing to invite volunteers.
 Cape Town, Feb. 14.-Fighting is re- ported to have taken place near Aler- deen on Friday and Saturday last, the Boers being worsted.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-02-15
S52,OO0 for stock Exchange Seat.

New York, Feb. 14.-High price rec ords for the payment of a stock ex- change seat were broken again to-day. when Charles l. Gates, a son of John w. Gates, of American Steel and Wire fame, paid 51,000 for a membership. To this price must be added the initia- tion fee of S1,000, making the total cost of the seat s52.0O0.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-02-15
Denied by c. H. cramn.

Philadelphia, Feb. 15.-Charles H. Cramp, president of the Cramp Ship- building company, entered an emphatic denial yesterday of the story that the and the Vickers- Maxim company of England are to be combined, is about to be closed.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-02-15
Charley Mitchell Here.

New York, Feb. 14.-Charley Mitchell, the English pugilist, arrived here to- day on the Majestic. He said to a re-. porter that he would like to get in the ring with Corbett. Prize fighting in England,' he said, lis dead. It is not because we have lost interest in the sport but because we have not any good men. The interest in the sport is keen"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-02-15
BOSTON YALE ALUMNI

Judge Townsend, Walter Camp and
 Gordon Brown Guests.
 Boston, Feb 14.-George L. Huntress, of the class of TO- presided at the an- nual dinner of the Yale Alumni associ- ation, which was attended by over two hundred loyal sons of the college at the Exchange club tonight. The guests in- cluded Rev. Joseph Twichell '59, Gen. eral Charles M. Reeve TO, Hon. William K. Townsend '71, Walter Camp 80, AL bert Lee 91, Francis Gordon Brown 1901 and Charles Gould 1902. One of the evening, which created great merri- ment, began:
 Harvard has blue stocking girls,
 Yale blue stocking men;
 We've done Harvard up before,
 We'll do her up again.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-02-15
Howe & StetS0ll.
HAS RELATfT6s HERE.
James Flood Killed on a Railroad in
 New Jersey.

Sandy Hook, N. J., Feb. 14.-About 6 o'clock this evening a substitute mail carrier, James Flood, who was bringing the Fort Hancock mail from Highlands, N. J., on a railroad tricycle. over the government railroad, was struck by the government engine midway between Sandy Hook and Highlands. He was taken to the government post hospital at Sandy Hook, where he subsequently died. He was unmarried and was thir- ty-two years of age. His mother re- sides in Ireland. He has relatives in New Haven, Conn.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-02-15
strathcoma Horse Landed.

London, Feb. 14.-The Strathcona Horse, which sailed from Cape Town on the British steamer Lake Erie on Jan- uary 20, and was prevented from land ing yesterday, landed at the Albert docks this morning in the midst of much enthusiasm and cheering and the shrieking of steamers sirens. A crowd was on hand to watch the men land The troops at once took trains for the city.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-02-15
HARTFORD INSURANCE co.
Withdraws from Business in NIassa-
 chusetts-Reason Unknown.

Boston, Feb. 14.-It was announced to-day that the Hartford Life Insurance company of Hartford, has withdrawn from business in this state. At the off, flee of the insurance commissioner to- learned
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-02-15
THE STEEL DEAL.
Consolidation Said to be Greater Than
 Ever Talked About.

Consolidation Said to be Greater Than
 Ever Talked About.
 Pittsburg, Feb. 14.-The Pittsburg Leader to-day says: "Each day is bringing to light some new features of the Carnegie Morgan deal It became positively known to-day that the extent of the proposed consolidation is greater even than has been talked about. In addition to the steel companies, it will combine the vast lake and ore interests of John D. Rockefeller. which are prac- tically inestimable. The ore properties of the Minnesota Iron company and the American Mining company will also be It IS practically settled now that the American Steel and Wire company will also be included in tile in addition to the eight steel companies named.
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The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-02-15
A New Haven Failure.

Hartford, Feb. 14.-In the United States court to-day Ferdinand B. Smed- ley, of New Haven, filed petition in bankruptcy. The liabilities are $5,4S6- 92 and the assets $14,12752, including money due on open accounts amounting to $13,s2752
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-02-15
Cabinet Crisis I'm nmfnent,

Madrid, Feb. 14, s p. m.-A cabinet crisis is looming up. It appears that Senor Garcia Alix, minister of public instruction, and Senor Sanchez Toca, minister of public works at to-day's council disapproved of the declaration of martial law for Madrid. General Azcarraga, the premier, will this even- ing submit the question of confidence in the cabinet to the queen regent.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-02-15
Princeton Baseball Shedule.

Princeton, N. J., Feb. 4.-Manager Hall of the Princeton base ball team, tonight gave out the schedule of games during the coming season. The games with Yale are as follows: Yale, at New Haven. June 1: Yale, at Princeton, June 8; Yale, at New York; in case of tie.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-02-15
Brother of LongfelIo~v Dead

Portland, Me. Feb. 14.-Alexander W. Longfellow, brother of the American poet, Henry W. Longfellow died here. to-day. aged eighty-six years. Death was due to old age. He is survived by a widow, two sons and two daughters.