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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-08-21
BANDITS ROB A STAGE
Tourists in the Adirondaclss Have n Move

Experiences.
Albany, N. Y, Aug. ia stage rob-
berry in the Adirondacks is something
new, but one took place i'll broad day
light two miles north of Dunlap's no.
tel at North River, on the road to Blue
Mountain Lake. The stage had left
Dunlap's on Its daily trip up the noun
tain, and had reached a piece of woods
through which the road winds at a
heavy grade.
Here lone horseman, masked and
armed to the teeth, came from the for
est. and taking up position in the
road, ordered the driver to halt. The
latter. surprised at the dime novel APP
partition, took the command as Il bluff
and urged his four horses on. The
highwayman thereupon shot down the
leaders and brought the stage to a
sudden stop. Then, presenting him
self at the door, he began to relieve
the travellers of their pocket money.
he afterward ripped open the mail
pouches took all the registered letters
and rode off. 1t is supposed the high
wayman secured upward of $1,000 by
the robbery.
San Francisco, Aug. 16.-one man,
armed with n repeating rifle, held up
stage loaded with twenty passengers
on the Callstoga and Clear Lake road
about eighty miles north of this city.
After taking the express box the mail
bag and the watches and purses of
passengers, the bandit ordered the
stage to be driven on. He got few
hundred dollars, but the exact amount
is not known. The passengers We're
all tourists. The hlghwayman wore
over his face handkerchief, in which
holes We're cut for the eyes. This is
the third robbery in this section in
the last three months.
Terrific Explosion Sets the Woods Annme.
Roseburg, Ore, Aug. ia South
ern Pacific freight train was wrecked
about seven miles north of Glendale at
tunnel No. Z Saturday evening. Two
of the cars contained powder. An ex-
plosion occurred, almost completely de.
molishing the train. The crew was
badly shaken up but no one was Sc
riOusly injured. The explosion was
terrific, the surrounding woods all be-
ing set on fire.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-08-21

Thompson, who was for years in the
indianapolis postotlice in responsible
positions, was convicted at Havana
yesterday of manipulation of postotiice
funds, and sentenced to $400 fine or six
months in prison. He would draw
money orders for himself and put his
due bill in the place of the cash. When
an inspection was due he would put
the cash in, and when the inspector
was gone he would take the cash out
and replace it with his due bill.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-08-21
IN A TIGHT PLACE
Representative who Wanted an. Office, but
a Woman Helped him Out.

Representative Who Wanted an Office, but
"A Woman Helped Kim Out.
Washington, Aug. 19.--That clever
little worker. Cupid, took a hand in
Kentucky politics recently and helped
representative out of a tight place.
Mrs. Mary Tiggle, a charming widow.
was postmistress at Monticello, Wayne
county, Ky. The place was wanted
by ]. L. Kennedy, leading Republi-
can Of the town. Representative Boer-
ing was in hot water. He wanted his
political friend Kennedy to have the
plum, but he was afraid of storm
about his ears if he forced the popular
widow to give up the Office.
Then word came to the representa-
tive that Mrs. Tiggle would gladly give
up the postotiice. The letter to Rep
resentative Boering confirming this
statement was signed Mrs. Kennedy
The people of Monticello rejoiced over
the fine political work of ]. l.. Ken
nedy and Cupid, and the representa-
tive wired his congratulations.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-08-21

The man who paid his fare to Cedar
Rapids was the exception. Every del
egate was supplied with pass by some
of the roads. 1t was noticed that the
Cummins men from Clinton county
went out over the milwaukee or the
B. G. r. & N. roads, while the anti
Cummins forces took the Northwestern.
Up in jackson county Bartholomew
had the regular delegation taken care
of on the Milwaukee, while the contest
ants as led by Murray came around by
the way of Clinton on the Northwestern.
Delegations from all portions of the
state were taken care of by various
roads, and it is doubtful whether there
was single delegate who attended the
convention who did not ride on pass
And yet it was stated that this would
be reform" movement against the
railroads. -Iowa State Register.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-08-21

Burlington, Ia, Aug. 19.-The busi-
ness portion of Seaton, HIS, was al
most wiped out by fire. Over a dozen
buildings We're destroyed and many
stocks of merchandise We're ruined.
The loss is estimated ut about $4,000
to $4,000; insurance from $4,000 to
$4,000. No fire apparatus was at hand
to fight the flames, and a call on Mon
mouth failed because there was no
fiat car on which to transport an en-
nipn
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-08-21
vessel IN Way to.New York Uses wireiss.
Photography.

Nantucket. Mass, Aug. 19.-The big
Cunarder Lucania. on her way to New
York, has transmitted the news by
wireless biography to the Nantucket
south shoals lightship, thence to the
station mt Siasconset. The working of
the machines WAS attended with some
little difficulty ut first, but finally they
got tuned up. and when the I.ucania
sent Il message to the lightship the
machines worked without break.
The news of the passing of the Luz
cania was forwarded to New York
without delay. The Lucanla passed
the lightship about $40 p. IN. She
was within easy distance of the float
Ing beacon, which is anchored forty.
three miles of the coast The work,
ing of the wireless system demon
strated beyond question the success Of
the MarcOnL system
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-08-21

Washington, Aug. 19.-Edward v.
Shepard of Massachusetts, chief clerk
of the patent Office, was summarily
dismissed from his position. This ac-
ton was. the elimination of an inves-
tigatlon that has been conducted for
several days past by Commissioner of
Patents DUEL, the assistant commits
sioner and other officials, in connec-
ton with the disappearance of certain
moneys contained in unclaimed regis
tered lptterS returned to the office
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-08-21
PHILLIPS COMPANY BANKRUPT
Corn Kings Firm Owes More Than 1t Can
Pay M TIiinrs A ra Going.

Corn hings Firm owes More 1hnn 1t Can
Pay as Things Are Going.
Chicago, Aug. 17.-After all other
efforts failed the George Ii. Phillips
company has plunged into voluntary
bankruptcy. George II. Phillips him
self, Il creditor of tie company in
amounts he is unable to name, filed
the petition asking for a receiver.
This move is claimed to be in the in
.terest of all creditors and to forestall
action of three individual creditors
who had already begun action to force
involuntary bankruptcy. The Chicago
Title and Trust company was APP
pointed receiver.
The company owes $4,000, and has
good Derhaps) assets of S125.000 and
worthless ones Of 100000 Phillips de-
clares he will resume and pay every
dollar the firm owes, giving up all he
earns to the creditors except a fair
living salary
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-08-21

Marshalltown, Iowa, August 81 to 80,
1901. For this annual tournament the
Chicago Great Western railway will
on August rs to 3Osell excursion tick
cts to Marshalltown good to return
August 3lst, at one fare for the round
trip. For farther information inquire
OF any Great Western agent, or u. T..
Elmer, G. p. A., Chicago, Ill.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-08-21

au,aigamated Association as '.unnr Tor
the recognition or support of union
men" were adopted by the Chicago
Federation of Labor last night, The
resolutions were not adopted without
a fight, however. At East Chicago
the employees of the Republic Iron and
Steel company held meeting ad-
dressed by Tighe that adopted resolu-
lions denouncing the men at South
0hicoon
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-08-21
SHOOTS TO SCARE AND KILLS
saloonkeeper Fires at Alleged Annoyers
with Fatal Consequences.

with Eatnl CONSEQUENCES.
Chicago. Aug. ia group Of
youths, none over 81 years old, was
shot into at midnight and one, Henry
Zeigelmeier, was killed by Pabelp
Phlacepka, saloonkeeper at 80 West
Twenty-tirst street. Two others were
wounded, one of whom may die. The
saloonkeeper charged that they had cut
a pooltable covering into ribbons and
turned the contents of a whisky bar
rel upon the floor. Fearing that they
had designs OH the cash-drawer, Phla-
cepka followed them to the door, and
as he told the policeman who arrested
him, only intended firing the bullets
into the air for the purpose of fright
ening the boys away.
Charles Bonlauser, 1875 West Eight
zenith street; William Harms, 735 I'm
ion street, and Henry Zeigelmeier, 497
Lumber street, We're the victims.
Harms is not expected to recover. Two
members of the party escaped during
the confusion. 1t was denied by the
wounded two that they We're the mel
who annoyed the saloonkeeper.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-08-21
cumm,ns for the Mulct Law.

Des AIoines, Ia. Aug. 15.-A. B.
Cummins. the Republican nominee for
governor, in an interview tuesday, de-
clared himself an upholder of the mulct
law. and insisted that this was the
position of the Republican party of the
state. The interview is important in
view of the Forthcoming convention of
the Anti-Saloon League of Iowa, when,
it has been asserted, an attempt will
be made to take action inimical to Mr..
CumminS' candilacy
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-08-21

KolSomo. Ind, Aug. 19.-Ierome
Haney went to the races and when he
reached the ticket window he laid
down dollar and said. II want a
ticket to the place over yonder" indi-
eating the grand stand. Haney got
his ticket. but before the ticket seller
could hand out the change Haney fell
dead on the spot from heart disease,
clutching his ticket in his hand.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-08-21

A remedy for nasal catarrh which is
drying and exciting to the diseased
membrane should not be used. What
is needed is that which is cleansing,
soothing, protecting and healing. Such
q remedy Is Ely's Cream Balm. Price
80 cents at druggists, or it may lis mail.
ed by Ely Brothers, Sc Warren street,
New York. The Balm when placed in
to the nostrils, spreads over the mem
brane and is absorbed. A cold in the
head vanishes quickly. 33.2-w
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-08-21
Died of Her Injuries.

Des AIoines, Ia, Aug. 19.-NIrs.
James Callahan, wife of the we'll
known capitalist and philanthropist.
reputed to the wealthiest man in Iowa,
died Mt midnight rs the result of Il
runaway two weeks ago. in which
she and her husband We're severely
injured
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-08-21

New York, Aug 19.-The German
steamer Alene, now running in the
Atlas branch of the Hamburg Ameri-
can line, ran down and sank the pilot
boat James Gordon Bennett No. Z, Sat-
urday and drowned three pilots and
the cook of the Bennett. The names
Of those who lost their lives are: Pilot
Henry Mix, Pilot John Godboy, Pilot
John Leonard and Cook John CRUDE.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-08-21

Warsaw, Ind, Aug. 19.-The WI
mona Bible conference opened its sew
enth annual meeting at Winona Lake
yesterday morning in the chapel Of
Minnewawan Inn. the opening devo-
tional service being conducted by s..
d. Gordon, of Cleveland, chairman of
the Ohio evangelization committee, at
sunrise.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-08-21

Potsdam, Aug. 14.-'rhe remains of
the Dowagcr Empress Frederick have
been inferred beside those of her hus-
band, in the masauleum of Frieden-
skirche, near Potsdam. Between s
and o'clock in the morning the bells
of ali the churches in Potsdam were
tolled, with two intervals of rest.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-08-21
CHICAGO POLICE BOODLERY
City Detective Officers Accused of Dcvel-
oping II Rake-OM.

oping Rnke-On.
Chicago, Aug. 19.-sensational ale
cations of corruption III the admins
tration of the Chicago detective bu-
reau have been made in charges filed
by Chief of Police O'Neill with the
civil service commission here against
Detectives J. j. Tracy and John Cra-
mer and Lieutenant of Detectives
Peter Joyce.
The last named officer is also ac-
cused OF making false reports 1t is
alleged that for years detectives have
made Il 'rake-oif by turning in ex-
penses for mileage when they really
used passes and for bringing prison.
ers back from other states when they
really had not been out of town.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-08-21
Wont Away Out of shnme.

Fort Dodge, Ia, Aug. 13.-Eva Judd,
stepdaughter of William Rolph, eX-
mayor of Laporte, Ia, whose recent
disappearance had been explained by
the suicide theory, was found Satur-
day by her mother, Mrs. Rolph, work
ing rs chambermaid in the Union
hotel at Fort Dodge, and u joyful union
ensucd. Shame and grief over the ar
rest of her sweetheart OH a charge of
counterfeiting caused her to leave
home
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-08-21
,.xty school Teachers Marry.

San Francisco, Aug. 19.-Sixty
school teachers of the 400 who started
from here on the transport Thomas to
take chargeof the schools in the Philip
pines were married ut Honolulu.
When they departed from this port
they were utter strangers, but COM
partnership across the Pacific brought
about numerous love affairs.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-08-21
Suit Aeainnt John A. Hinsex.

Chicago, Aug. 19.-Suits for the re-
covery Of sums nggregating $4,000 al
legged to have been withdrawn from
the Endowment Rank, knights of
Pythias, have been filed in the circuit
court here by the supreme lodge of the
order against John A. Hinsey, former
president of the board of control, and
Henry B. Stolte, former secretary of
the body
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-08-21
JOLIET MEN STRIFE.
Unanimously Vote to Quit Work After
nm Exciting Meeting.

Note u SuIL hIGeE
nm Exciting Meeting.
Joliet, Ills, Aug. 1.-THE steel work
ers of Joliet, after an exciting sew
en-hour meeting, voted unanimously to
strike. They have completely revoked
their decision of last Sunday. and have
Joined the Amalgamated association
men in the east in their fight for lib
erty and unionisin."
The refusal of the Amalgamated
men to 80 back to work will throw
out approximately 800 skilled work
men, 700 handy men and GOO helpers.
In addition it is confidently predicted
that the American Steel and Wire
company's plant, employing 1000
hands, will be forced to close within
a week for lack OF material. for which
1t depends upon the Illinois Steel com
pany. Other mills dependent on the
big works, and which are likely to be
affected, are the Joliet stove works.
employing 300; the Phoenix Horse
Shoe company, 500; and the Joliet
Bridge and Iron company, with 100
men. n
Instead of seizing OH the precedent
established by the South Chicago
lodges in disobeying the order of Pro
fessor Shaffer, the union men here
harshly criticised the action. and de-
clared they Were glad of the oppor-
tunity to show their loyalty to the
N otiono1 nrropiyatino
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-08-21

Webster City, Ia, Aug. 15.-The
family of j. c. Porter was poisoned
yesterday by eating cabbage. The
vegetable was raised in the Porter gar
den, but had been sprayed with paris
green to kill the bugs. One child will
probably die
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-08-21
Old bInn Divorces His Insane wife.

Miami, Fla, Aug. 15.-Henry NJ.
Flagler, the multi-millionaire oil mag
nate, has secured q divorce under the
new Florida statute, which provides
that insanity of four years standing is
sufficient ground for decree. Flagler
is said to have procured the passage
of the law. He is 70 years old.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-08-21

Bucharest, Aug. 15.-According to
statistics published by the ministry of
agriculture, the Roumanan wheat
crop for the present year is 40 per cent
above that of last year. The maize
crop is expected to exceed all previous
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-08-21
Original Notice.
TATE OF IOWA, Delaware county-s

STATE OF IOWA, Delaware County--ss.
Isabel Henderson,, In District Court,
VS.. october Term, A. ID.
EbeneZer Henderson, 1901.
TO EBENEZER HENDERsHoT. DEFENDANTS:
You are hereby notified that there is now on file
In the office of the Clerk of the District Court of
the State of Iowa, In and for Delaware County, a
petition of Isabel HendershOt praying that the
bonds of matrimony between her and the de-
PENDANT, Ebenezer Henderson,, be dissolved
and divorce decreed, for the causes set forth
in said petition and for such other and further
relief as may be equitable In the premises And
that unless you appear thereto and defend, on
or before noon of the second day of the October
term. 1901, of said Court which will commence
and be held at Manchester, in said County, on
Monday. the 18th day of October A. D. 1901, de-
fault will be entered against you and judgment
and decree rendered as prayed.
Dated this 9th day OF August 1901.
Bronson g. Carr, Attys for Plaintiff. 32w4
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-08-21
Iowa pythians Financially All Right.

Cedar Rapids, Ia, Aug. 16.-The
grand lodge knights of Pythias has
elected as grand chancellor +. w. Por-
terrified. of Atlantic. Iowa Pythians
will have $4,000 in the treasury when
this grand lodge is over. Heretofore
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-08-21
Turning for Governor-of Iowa.

Burlington. Ia, Aug. 19.-Former
State Senator w. w. Dodge of Bur
lington, in an interview in Tie Hawk
eye, announces his candidacy for gov
ernor before the Democratic conven-
tion nt dos NOiuas
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-08-21

Chicago, Aug. 14.-Daniel f. Sher-
man, a prominent fruit preselver. filed
petition in bankruptcy yesterday,
scheduling liabilities of 81 $4,000. AS
sets were placed at S5,00g.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-08-21
Firemen's Tournament
MarshaIltown, Ia, Aug. ago.

For this occasion the Illinois Central will sell
excursion tickets to Marshalltown from all Iowa
points, August &c and q. and from points within
100 miles on August IS, 49, and 30 also. limited to
Augusta for return, at one fare rate.
J 4. MERRY,
3l-s-w Asst, Gen. Pass. Agt.. Dubuque, la.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-08-21
BAY VIEW MEN "wALk OUT"
Meeting Resolved to Undo the Refusal To
strike-Other Western Plants.

Stakeholder Western Plants.
Milwaukee, Wis, Aug. 19.-The Bay
View men will strike. The vote on
President Shatfer's order to strike was
157 to IS in favor of obeying the man
date. On motion the vote was made
unanimous.
The plant of the Illinois Steel COM
pany at Bay View is shut down in
definitely and about 1,4OO men are
rendered idle. There was u debate of
five hours on the question.
When the meeting was called to or
der Saturday afternoon it is said 1876
members of the lodge out of total OF
219 We're present. Assistant Secretary
Tfghe made a long appeal to the men
to obey the mandate of President Shaf-
fer. Tighe was followed by w. c..
Davis, of South Chicago, who spoke on
the same lines. President Joseph Red
fern, of the Bay View lodge, took the
negative side and was followed by
others who We're not in favor of going
out
A secret ballot showed a majority in
favor of Il strike. When the result
was announced Il motion to make the
vote unanimous in favor of obeyng
the famous order was carried without
dissenting voice. If the strike is of
long duration Nlilwaukees suburb of
Bay View will be seriously affected,
as that section of the city is prac-
tically made up of mill men, and the
merchants depend upon these patrons
for n living.
Superintendent George l.. Refs, of
the Bay View plant, said after the
meeting that he was very much disap-
pointed at the outcome. Il fully eX-
pected that when the question came to
a vote the men would stand by their
contracts with the Illinois Steel COM
pany and refuse to strike" said Mr..
Refs. THE amount of wages to be
lost by the men going out will foot
up 100000 per month"
| Embraced nm Opportunity.
Pittsburg. Aug. LITTLE employees
Of the Pennsylvania Tube works, II
plant in this city controlled by the
National Tube company, completed
Lnalr organization as Il lodge OF the
American Federation Of Labor Satur-
day and then made a demand for a
general advance in wages. They
threatened to join the strike unless
| their demand was granted.
SITUATION AT SOUTH CHICAGO
sign of q strike lct-Iinris Is !, npe,uA,
| Other Union llen Denuncintory.
Chicago Aug. l0.-l here WAS 10
| meeting yesterday Of the lodges of the
Amalgamated Association in South
Chicago, and so far as can be learned
| no step has been taken that seems like
| ly 10 lead TO Il reversal of the decision
Of the local lodges not 10 strike. Tighc,
| the agent of President Shaifer, in
| speaking of the probability of the men
ut South Chicago reconslaerin@ their
| action of last week. said: II Will
make no further effort with those men
unless they come to me and ask for ii
| conference. They are not HOW mem
beis of the association, and nothing
can be done until they are reinstated."
W. G. Davis. the Amalgamnted vice
president for the Fourth district says
he believes the South Chicago men
will strike eventually. He is seeing
the men and making appeals to them
Individually to obey the strike order,
and believes he will succeed.
Resolutions denouncing the members
of the South Chicago lodges of the
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-08-21

Jagersfontein, Aug. 15.-Command-
ant Pretorius, who was recently shot
through the eYea. is dead.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-08-21
Manchester Markets.

CYCLONE AND TORNADO
Insurance In first class companies written and
policies issued by BRONSON Il CARR.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-08-21
State Firemen's Association.

cHEAP--:Resldence properties In this city. En-
quire Mt Manchester Democrat ofice.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-08-21

For this occasion the Illinois Central will sell
excursion tickets to Louisville August "a, 49, and
iting ticket and paying fee of fifty cents.
To those who will attend the Louisville con.
clave. the Illinois Central offers unsurpassed IA
cities to and from Chicago,
The big Four route, which has been named n
the official route east of Chicago for knights
Templar uses the Ill nois Central Chicago station
so that Illinois Central patrons will not have to
transfer across the city. Its understood tile
Iowa Knights will spend Sunday the 25th, in
Chicago. leaving there from the Illinois Central
p. M, arriving at Louisville G:SO a. M, Of the
2Gth.
For further Information apply to the under
signed at Dubuque.
3i.2-w Asst. Gen. Pass. Agt., DUBUQUE, la.