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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-12-18
MRS. BONNIE GOES AcQU T
Jury Thinks That She Had Right to Kill
James Seymnur Ayres

JHfIVs Sly tIrHHt Ky 1cSs
Washington, Dec. 1.-THE jury in
the case of Mrs. Bcnine, charged with
the murder of james Seymour Ayres,
Jr., in the Kenmore hotel in this city,
on the night of May Is. last evening
rendered Il verdict Of not guilty, and
the defendant was set mt liberty. Such
a conclusion of the trial was generally
the popular impression here
being that from me ,-vftfrrcr- s,,rJ1r1,r
ted the prosecution had failed to prove
It's case against Mrs. Bonnie. The jury
WIS ont less than five hours
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-12-18
senator sewell Very Weak.

Camden, y. j., Dec. 1G.-United
States Senator William j. Sewell is
reported to be in very weak condi-
ton and in danger of a second re
LAPSE. The physicians say that while
he may live for some days yet, anoth-
cr sinking spell might cause his death
at any time. The Sewell family is
gathered at the homestead awaiting
the end. Senator Sewell is suffering
from diabetes, complicated with other
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-12-18
Run Down by il Train.
kitchener Reports a victory.

London, Dec. 1G. Reporting to the
war office from Pretoria. Lord Kitch-
ener says: Bruce Hamilton, after Il
long night march, surprised Pet Vii
joen's laager. nj dawn Dee. 10, at Wit
kraens, twenty-five miles northwest OF
Ermelo. killed sixteen Roprs and capt
.ured seventy-siX armed prisoners.
Many others We're wounded and were
left mt farms, He also recaptured one
of Bensou's guns. the other having
been destroyed. Two Held comets are
among the prisoners. The captured
gun is in good order and was used
against the ralrpaline nNnmY"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-12-18
veralel or IA .noo tn,. aihel.

Omaha Ayc. H.. The Jury in the
case Of Miss agnes I'riazelI. who sueu
]. C. Root, sovereign commander of the
W oodmen OF the World, and others for
the publication i'll The 1'idings OF al.
alleged libel has returned = verdict
iii favor of the plaintit1. allow ing her
$li,oO0 damages The publication was
in connection with a controversy over
the placing Of tombstone over the
grave of a victim of an Arkansas toi
IL
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-12-18

London. Dec. ia fierce gale is
sweeping the English and Irish chan
ncls Many vessels are seeking shelter
and the lifeboats are busy rescuins
small craft. Dover is experiencing the
full force of the storm, and numbers
of ships off there are making signals
of distress. A Belgian fishing boat has
foundered in the North sea, resulting
in the drowning of fourteen persons.
Snow in the midlands has stopped
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-12-18
1901 DECEMBER 1901
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g g 10 IL IL 13 IA
15 is IL Is 10 90 81
The fault-finding habit is a goot

The fault-fnding habit is a good
thing to avoid. 1t requires no ability
to find fault. When unaccompaniedb by
some suggestions for Improvement, the
kick of fault finder is Intellectually
upon the same level as the kick of a
mule. The men who make a success
of life, who forge, who construct. who
help the condition of their fellow
men, spend little time finding fault
with the efforts of others.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-12-18
.D|Y|S|ON| IN TAECOURT
Admirals Not Unanimous in Their
Conclusions in the
Schley Case.
BENHAM AND RAMSEY ARE AGREED
Dewey Notes a Difference of View as
to Six Points.
Majority Of the Court Condemns
Schley on Eleven Points-Dewey
Declares Him Sole Com
mander on July
3, 1898.
BENHAM AND RAMSEY ARE AGREED

Washington. Dec. 14.-The most pro-
longed interesting and important ma
val tribunal ever held i'll this country
came to close MISUNDERSTANDING in
open and secret session lasted one
week short of three months-when
Secretary Long was handed the find
ings of the court of inquiry which in
auired into the conduct of Rear Adj
miral Schley during the Santiago cam
paign. For seven weeks the court
heard testimony. and for fully month
1t deliberated upon that mass of evil
dence finally reaching the conclusions
announced The result was a COM
rIete surprise, and it is probable tina,
no prophesy has approached the truth
Instead of one report there are two
both are signed by George Dewey
president, and by Samuel G. Lemly, us
| Judge advocate.
simply n Matter of Form.
This is n form said to be recognized
| in all courts of inquiry, the signatures
of the other members not being neces
sary. But il is explained that Admira
Dewey signed the second report, a mi
nority report, TO express his qualitica
| ton of or dissent from the views eN
| pressed by the contemplating be
side himself Admirals Benham ant
Ramsey-in tle first report 1t is sal,
at the navy department that there vii
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-12-18
STATEMENT
OF the Condition of the Delaware
County State Bank,

Organized under the laws of Iowa. located at
Manchester IN the county of Delaware. at
the close of business on the 10th day of Dee.
A. D., 1901, made to the Auditor of State
Amount of Bills, Bonds and other
evidences of debts discounted or
purchased actually owned by the
Amount Of cash on on hand '''' -
described as follows:
Gold coin. .................. 9.lsj 90
Silver coin and bullion ,. l.l2D 40
Legal tender and national
bank notes and subsidiary
Drafts raft; and checks on other ~ 90 W
solvent banks and other
cash items not dshonorcd,
on hand and belonging to
the Dank.. ..,....,. 3.alI Us 2iG1 tS
The amount subject to be
drawn at sight on deposit
with sOlventbanks or bank
Natl Bank of Republic,
First National Bank, Chica-
second National Bank. Du. -'''''
buque. Iowa. .........,... II ISL IL
Des Moines Savings Bank, $50
Des Molnes. ............. 12,sia 81
Merchants National Bank,
Cedar Rapids la........... 1924 50 1861 AZ
Revenue stamp acct. 1913 on
Ine value OF real property
(own,d by the bnnk).. lo,s47 90
| The value of personal prop
erty (owned by the bank. $500 90 1891 90
Total Assets. ......,...............4s 6,4i2 IS
| LIABILITIES.
The amount of capital stock actually
| paid up in cash l GnOnD on
(Ihs total amount due depositors, as $3.50 y
| follows):
Amount sight deposits ~ I46aa6 90
Amount time deposits. 25l.19S IL 397,495 So
The amount of undivided
| profits, as follows;
Surplus fund, ,...:... 10000 90
Other profits on hand latter
deducting taxes and eN-
penses) Observation-Disclosures. s,9lG 90 2s,9l6 %
Total liabilities. .....;....,....... 4S6,4l2 IS
Amount of liabilities to the
Bank on part of the directors
As Appropriateness. $50 90
As endorsers,,. 6,247 90 7,l27 o.
State of Iowa, Delaware Colinty-ss. 81 I s....
we, WIN; Z; Cawley, President. II. " Thrill
vlce-Presldent, and Chas. j Seeds. Cashier Gi
the Bank above named do solemnly swear that
the foregoing sta ement IS full, true and correct
% the best OF our Knowledge and belief, thai
property OF said Bank in Its corporate capacity
anu tlat no part OF the same has been loaned
or advanced to said Bank for the purpose OF
Uemg exhibited as portion of its assets.
WIN. C. cAWLEY.
r.. W, TlRRiIL.
| Nlce-PTeSident.
CllAS.J. SEEDS.
Cashier.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in M,
presence by Wm. {. Cawcy president aud Chas
J.Seeds cashier this 10th day oil Dec, 1901
tsEAL] G. G. PIERCE.
! Notary Public of Iowa in and for Delawar,
l county.
Attested by: w. q. Kenyon,
r II. II. Arnold,
CIV. keagy,
Directors
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-12-18
True Bill Against the Jacksons.

London, Dec 16.-At the Old Bailey
the grand jury returned Il true bill
against Theodore jackson and Laura
Jackson tam Odealia D.ss de Barr
The recorder, III charging the grand
jury, commented upon the horrible
and blasphemous character of the evil
dence.'
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-12-18
Notice of Appointment of Administra.
tor With the Will Annexed,

STATE OF IOWA, &C
Delaware County. %
Notice is hereby given, that the undersigned
ms beend duly appointed and qualified an Ad
mnistrator with wiliannexed, Of the estate o
Ferdinand Durham. latc of Delaware county
Iowa. deceased. allpersons indebted to SAID
estate are reqdested to make immediate pay
ment, and those having claims against the SAINT
will present them. duly authenticated to tht
Undersigned for allowance.
Dated Manchester, Iowa. December, II. 1901
ABNER DUNHAM.
BRONSON e. CARR,
Attorneys for Estate. 5l-3.w
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-12-18
For Sale.

Thirty-two farms in southern Iowa
from 60 to 400 acres S27 tc $50 per
acre.
Hotel and fixtures for sale. One
good creamery for sale or trade for
lands, also farms and city property in
and around Manchester and South Da-
kota w. G. KENYON.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-12-18

Ford City, Pa, Dec. 13.-The Fifth
Avenue hotel, of this place, was dc
stroyed by fire ut an early hour yes
terday and seven persons more or less
burned or otherwise injured. After
the fire was subdued the charred To-
mains of John Demond were found in
the ruins.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-12-18
MARcoNrs GREAT TRIUMPH


Were Sent from England.
st. Johns, Nd. Dee. 16.-Signor Mar
conf announced the most wonderful
scientific discovery Of modern times
Saturday night in stating that lie had
received electric signals across the At
lantic ocean from his station in Corn
wall, England. Ee explains that he
fore leaving England he made plans
for accomplishing this result Before
he left England he arranged that ,he
electrician III charge OF the station.
which is located at Poldhu. should be-
gin sending signals daily after il GER
tain date which Signor Marcoui would
cable him after having perfected his
arrangements mere.
Signor Marconi cabled the dates and
the hours during which signals were TO
be sent. and on these Wednes-
day and Thursday last-lcceiNed the
signal agreed upon. the letter IS" re-
peatedly. The distance is 1.TG0 miles.
Marconi is going to England soon and
expects to telegraph the story of the
coronation next summer by the Wire
less method.
Tesla declared he had received tele-
electrician suggests that Marconi's sig
nails at st. Johns may be also from
Mars, rs it is exactly the same signal.
Run Down by II Train.
Detroit, Mich. Dec. 16.-1wo mel,
We're killed and another was severely
injured at Delray, Il suburb of De,
tloit, early i'll the day by Lake Shore
passenger train No. 800. The dead:
Charles De Roster. Ecorse. Fred
Weisner, Delray. Injured: Ernest
Hemselman. leg broken. head cut. The
men, who We're on their way to work
We're walking on the railroad track
1t was foggy and they neither heard
nor saw the approaching train. DC
Roster was instantly killed. and WHls
per died from his injuries very soor
after he WAS picked up. Iiemselma1
will recover.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1901-01-17
HE SPEAKS FOR CLEVELAND.
Rasseur Talks of Location of G. A. X. En-

canpment.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14.-General
Lee Rasseur, commander-in-chi Of
the G. A. R., and other members of
the Grand Army pension committee,
arrived here today to confer with the
invalid pension committee of the
house relative to the bill establishing
a pension court of appeals. Discuss
ing the question of the meeting place
of the next national encampment Gen
eral Rasseur said:
"As a member Of the executive COM
mite l do not desire to express an
opinion as to how l will vote at the
meeting of the executive committee in
ST. Louis January 81. The situation
will probably be changed by that time.
Cleveland, however, has not yet had
national encampment of the Grand
Army, and that has been the point
uppermost in my mind. l think all
sections should have a chance. There
is large number of members living
in the vicinity of Cleveland and who
would not have an opportunity to at
tend a national encampment unless it
were held in their section of the coun-
try. l believe in looking out for the
poorer members of the order"
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1901-01-17
BOER FORCES ARE ACTIVE.
Attack the Eritish Along the Line OF
Lorenzo Marquee Railroad.

Attack the Eritish Along the Line Of
Lorenzo Marquee Railroad.
LONDON, Jan. 11.-General Kitch-
. ener sends news of a serious simulta-
neous attack on the night Of January
z by the republicans on the British
positions between points sixty miles
apart, along the line of the Pretoria
& Lourenzo Marquee railway. The
losses on both sides were heavy. Ac-
cording to reports the Beers were
beaten off after prolonged fighting.
Following is the text of the dis
patch from General Kitchener:
PRETORIA, Wednesday, Jan. g.
On the night of January the Beers
made simultaneous attacks upon all of
our posts at Belfast, Wonderfontein,
Nooitgedacht and Wildfontein. In
tense fog prevailed and taking advan-
tage of the cover it afforded, the
Beers were able to creep up close to
our position. A heavy fire continued
until $40 a. NJ, when the Beers were
driven off. One officer was killed and
three were wounded, while twenty men
were killed and f1fty-nine wounded.
The loss of the Beers was heavy, twen-
ty-fOur dead being counted.
A convoy taking supplies to Cor
don's brigade, north of Krugersdorp,
was attacked by Beyer's commando
yesterday (Tuesday). The Beers were
driven off, leaving eleven dead on the
field. Our casualties were four slight
ly wounded.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1901-01-17
GENERAL GRANT HOPEFUL.
American Commander Believes His Dis
trict Fairly Pacified.

MANILA, Jan. 14-General Grant,
who is endeavoring to quell the latest
insurrection in his district, and who
is possibly commanding his scouts at
the eastern end, reported today that
he had encountered a number of
bands south of Bulloc mountain, all
Of whom retreated up the hills. He
says that 100 of the enemy, who were
well intrenched, made considerable re-
sistance, but were ultimately driven
from their positions. Four bodies of
insurgents were found. The Ameri-
can casualties were a sergeant and
one private of Troop A, Philippine
cavalry, wounded.
In the opinion of General Grant,
his district is now fairly pacified,
with the exception of the locality
south of Bulloc mountain, and the
province of Pampanga is ready for
civil government. 1t is expected
Pampanga will be the first province
in which civil government will be ap-
piled
Lieutenant Frank D. Baldwin yes
terday destroyed an insurgent arsenal
in the Patung district, seizing a guam
tity of arms and ammunition, to-
gether with printing press and other
material
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1901-01-17
CAN'T COMPETE WITH AMERICA.
Small Methods to Cfrcumvent Transatlan-
tic Competitors.

tic Competitors.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14.-In com
plfance with special instructions from
the State department, Consul General
Mason at Berlin has submitted a re-
port setting forth the restrictions
placed upon the publication of adver-
tisements for certain American prod
ucts by trade journals in Germany.
The movement, states the consul
general, dates back to 1896, when the
growing competition of American BIZ
cycles began to alarm the German
makers to a considerable extent. It
was at first attempted to secure an
advance in the rate of duty on Amer
lean wheels, but failing in this, the
association of German manufacturers
adopted the plan of boycotting, so far
as possible, advertisements of Amer
lean wheels and bicycle parts in the
trade papers of the country. These
trade journals were given to under
stand that they were to choose be-
tween the patronage of German BIZ
cycle makers and their foreign COM
petitors, especially those of America.
Under this pressure most, if not all.
of the German bicycle publications
refused to accept American advertise
ments and still maintain their re-
striction.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1901-01-17
BOERS CUT THE WIRES.
A RalIying Fight That Was Maintained
for Six Hours. .

for Six Hours.
PRETORIA, Jan. I4.-Last night
the Beers cut the wires between Irene
and Olifantsfontein stations. Early
this morning 800 Beers, under Com
mandant Boyer, invested Kaalfontein
station. A hot rife fire and shell fire
with two field pieces and Maxim
was maintained for six hours. An
armored train and reinforcements
were sent from Pretoria, but before
they had arrived upon the scene the
garrison had driven off the Beers,
who retired unmolested with a trans
port train half a mile long.
The Beers blew up the line beyond
Kaalfontein, compelling the mail
train to return here. 1t is supposed
their object was to obtain supplies, a
great quantity of which is stored al
Kaalfontein. The British had no cas-
ualties.
LONDON, Jan. 1.-THE War Office
has received the following dispatch
from Lord Kitchener:
PRETORIA, Jan. 14.-About 1,400
DOOAo CLOooCu LnC lllLC, dLLoSh1h6 OOLh
Zuurfontein and Kaalfontein stations,
but were driven off. They are being
pursued by cavalry brigade"
Lord Kitchener reports also several
sk!rmishers at different points with
trifling British losses and adds:
Three agents of the peace commits
sioners were taken as prisoners to
Dewet's laager near Lfndley on jan
uary 10. One, who was a British sub
Ject, was fogged and then shot. The
other two, burghers, were fiogged by
DeWet's orders"
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1901-01-17

What suffering frequently results
from a mothers ignorance; or more
frequently from mothers neglect to
properly instruct her daughter!
Tradition says woman must suf-
fer" and young women are so taught.
There is little truth and a great deal
of exaggeration in this If young
woman suffers severely she needs
treatment, and her mother should see
that she gets it.
Many mothers hesitate to take their
daughters to a physician for examina-
ton but no mother need hesitate to
write freely about her daughter or
herself to Mrs. Pinkham and secure
the most efficient advice without
charge. Mrs. Pinkham's address is
Lynn, Mass.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1901-01-17
Another Nebraska Jndpe.

WASHINGTON, Jan. I1.-Senator
Thurston today favorably reported
from the committee On judiciary his
bill providing for additional district
judges in the districts of Minnesota
and Nebraska, with an amendment
providing that the senior circuit Judge
Of the Eighth circuit or resident cir
cult judge within that district shall
make all necessary orders for the di-
vision Of business and assignment of
cases for trial in either of said dis
tricts. The report states that there
are strong reasons for the appoint-
ment of additional district Judges in
Minnesota end Nebraska.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1901-01-17
Irriga tiou in Nebraska,

WASHINGTON, Jan. 11.-Congress.
man Sutherland is taking a
great interest in the subject of
irrigation these days, and lately
he has been on the still hunt
fer a hearing before the irrigation
committee of the house, of which Rep
resentatiVe Tongue of Oregon is chair
man. Sutherland has a bill pending
appropriating $4,000 for irrigation
purposes, to be spent in Nebraska, and
he desires his bill reported out of
committee. Il believe my efforts to
get a hearing on the irrigation prob
lem will be successful" he said, land
that bill will be reported, which will
be of incalculable benefit to the arid
sections of our country"
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1901-01-17
Joint Note Signed.

PEKIN, Jan. 14.-The joint note OF
the powers has finally been signed by
the Chinese peace commissioners
Prince Ching signed yesterday and Lii
Hung Chang, who is better, signed to-
day 1t is understood that the NAL
ady from which Ii Hung Chang is
suffering is Bright's disease He was
feeling worse yesterday, and there
fore postponed the affixing of his sig
nature, but Prince Ching was hopeful
that he would be able to sign today,
which proved to be the case.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1901-01-17
WILSON SIDES WITH THE cow
he Addresses Senate Committee in Sup
port of the OIeomargarine Bill.

He Addresses Senate Committee in Sup
port of the OIeomargarIne Bill.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 11-Secretary
Wilson made an argument before the
senate committee on agriculture today
in support { { the Grout oleomargarine
bill. He said the measure was intend
ed to protect the farmer and the pub
lie at large and should become law
Speaking of the consumption Of butter
and Of oleomargarine, Mr.. Wilson said
that the amount of butter disposed OF
annually is about eighteen pounds per
capita and Of Oleomargarine something
over one pound, and he said in re-
sponse to Judge Springer that he con-
sidered this dangerous competition. He
was of opinion that there was danger
III the imitation of butter by the use
of coloring matter and thought that
in time the use of improved methods
would result in driving renovated but
ter out of existence. The secretary
said he did not accept the opinion
that the regulation Of oleomargarine
business would injure the beef cattle
business, and said that farmers will
find it profitable to keep and fatten
their own beeves. Incidentally, he ex-
pressed the opinion that farmers of
the south would get far more in the
way of returns by raising cattle and
crops necessary to that end than they
would out of the sale of a few thou
sand barrels of cOttonseed oil to the
oleomargarine makers.
He said that more than half the
substance used in Washington for but
ter is oleomargarine and that to make
certain of getting the real article he
had butter for his own table shipped
direct from creamery in Iowa.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1901-01-17
New Bids for ARMY Rlankets.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14.-Bids
were recently opened by the army Off
GERS Of the quartermaster's depart
ment in Philadelphia, Boston, Chi
cago and San Francisco for $4,000
blankets for the army. The lowest
bid received was that of George Camp
bell of Philadelphia who formerly
held a similar contract with the gov
ernment and whose business was re-
Gently placed in the hands of a re-
ceiver. 1t is alleged that one Of the
causes of his failure in business was
the rejection by the governm ant of
blankets delivered under Q former
contract.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1901-01-17
Cannot Get Together.

TOPEKA, Kas., Jan. 1.-THE fusion
members Of the legislature are having
difficulty in getting together en-
candidate for senator. The democrats
support David Overmeyer and the
populists have L. P. King and Jerry
Simpson to choose between.
At one time the fusionists had prac-
tically agreed to support Overmeye1.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1901-01-17
After Big Endo .ymeut Fund

CLEVELAND, o., Jan. 11.-At the
meeting of the board of trustees of
the Chautauqua assembly tonight the
old officers were reelected and reports
on the last years work were submitted
1t was decided to make an effort to
raise a quarter of a million dollars.
the endowment fund started by Miss
Helen Gould with a gift of S25, 900. It
was also voted to erect a memorial
at the assembly grounds to the late
Lewis Miller, one of the founders.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1901-01-17
Increase in Moral Force

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-THE house
committe on naval affairs today prac-
tically completed the naval appropri-
alton bill but it will not be in shape
to make public until tomorrow or Sat
urday. The question of the increase
Of the navy which usually entails the
largest contest was easily settled this
year by the acceptance of the recon-
mendation of the secretary of the navy
for two battleships and two cruisers
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1901-01-17
Pat is Well Advertised.

OMAHA, Jan. 9.-Over 5000 de-
scriptions of Pat Grove and his sup
posed pals, with the $4,000 reward
offered for arrest and conviction of
kidnapers, are being mailed to chiefs
of police all over the country from
cities the size of New York down to
the place where the chief comes in
at night to get his mail after plow-
ing corning or cutting ice all day.