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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-14


Rear Admiral Evans in the May issue
of McClure's Magazine says: "For COM
fort and luxury, the special train on
which he travelled made q lasting i'm
preston upon the Prince and his suite.
Prince Henry said. Il have seen the
best equipment on Russian railroads,
and they are the best in Europe; but i
have never seen or imagined that a
train like this could be put together"
Coming from such an authoritative
source this is indeed compliment, es-
pecislly 30 ss two of the cars, the Ohio
and Iowa, belong to the regular equip
ment of the Chicago Great Western Ry.
These beautiful compartment sleep
ing cars run every night between Chi
cago, st. Paul and Minneapolis on the
Great Western Limited the new
sumptuous electric lighted train.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-14
The Barbarous War in the Philippines.

In the declaration of war against
Spain this country alleged as cause,
that "the abhorrent conditions which
have existed for more than three years
in the island of Cuba have shocked the
moral sense of the people of the United
States and have been a disgrace to
Christian civilization" If the condi-
tions which called for our declaration of
war against Spain were "abhorrent" and
"a disgrace to Christian civilization" by
what name will history describe. the
cruelties and barbarous devastation
wrought by the armies of this country
in the Philippines? Weyler shot some
prisoners in Cuba, but he never was &C.
cused Of killing them by slow torture,
nor was he ever accused of ordering his
soldiers to shoot all the inhabitants of
district or island over 10 years of age.
Weyler never administered the "water
cure" nor any other cowardly and in
human torture to prisoners of war.
When compared with some of the Off
GERS who are disgracing this country in
the Philippines, Weyler is humane,
Christian gentleman.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-14

Speaker Henderson was nominated
for the eleventh time for congress, at
Waterloo, Thursday. The attendance
was small, and enthusiasm was at q low
ebb. 1t has been well called the "cold-
weather" convention, for it was the
frostiest affair of the kind ever held in
Waterloo. With the Waterloo news
papers and many of the old time leaders
In open revolt, Henderson's fences in
that part of the district at least are in
very bad repair. There are several rails
off right here In Observation-Disclosures
ence Conservative.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-14
The net result of the recent elections
in France, is a substantial gain for the
present ministry.

That the voters of the west are al
ready making manifest their disgust of
the republican party and its policies is
evidenced by the fact that in the last
weeks elections in western states, and
particularly in Illinois, the democrats
have made very significant gains, carry
ing some localities which had never
been carried by them before. No won
der the man in the white house is wor-
ried over the acknowledgements Tele-
gram.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-14

Scranton, Pa., May 12.-President
Mitchell of the United Mine Workers
states that the tie-up in the three an
thracite districts is complete. Approx
imately 100000 men and boys are idle,
of which number only one-half are in
the Laclawanna and Wyoming region.
In every instance, Mr.. Mitchell says,
the order to suspend operations had
been obeyed. About 10000 mine work
ers are out in the Lehigh district, and
10000 in the Schuylliill field. An Off
cial of the Delaware, Lackawanna and
Western Railway company said that
chat corporation had no intention of
..esorting to lockout.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-14

Des Moines, Ia. May lU.-Ihe Iowa
State Dental association ut its closing
session decided to meet next year at
Sioux City, and elected the following
officers: President, DR.. u. S. Baudy,
Upton; secretary, DIR. w. Il. Clark,
Clear Lake. a resolution consuming
Secretary Lewis, of the state dental
commission, for alleged improper at
tempts to influence legislation was
stricken from the records of the asso-
citation.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-14
Het.y Green to Garry a Gun.

New York, May 9.-Hetty Green. the
noted woman of finance, has been
granted a permit to carry revolver
by the police department of this city.
Mrs. Green applied for the permit
week ago to Captain Stephen O'Brien
of the Leonard street station, and it
was on his recommendation that the
permit was given. Captain O'Brien's
report on the application says Mrs.
Green declared she was in the habit of
carrying large sums of money. stocks,
bonds and iewelry She also said it
was her intention to secure pistol per-
mits in all the large cities in which she
does business.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-14
Fruit Damaged in New York.

Lockport, n. Y, May 12.-'rhe heavy
frosts of the last two days have caused
damage estimated at 100000 in this
extensive fruitgrowing section of the
state. Cherries. it is said, viii be n
total loss. Early apples are almost
entirely ruined. Strawberries in bios
som are blighted and vegetable gar
dens hive suffered SEVERELY
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-14

the captain IN steering their vessel
out of danger with his own hands,
which We're badly burned by the rain
OF fire which kept falling on the ship
for miles after she got under way.
Beyond burns all over his body the
captain is safe, as is also the ships
agent, though he is badly scorched.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-14
Another Delaware County Boy Wins a
Good Position.

The following Washington dispatch
of q recent date announces the outcome
of long struggle:
The senate today confirmed the fol
lowing Montana land Office nominations,
thereby sustaining the regular organic
alton OF the republican party in the
state:
Andrew M. Swaney, register and John
E. Lewis, receiver, Kalispell land office.
The Mr.. Lewis mentioned in the dis
patch is son of the late Samuel Lewis,
of Elk township, and Mrs. Catharine A.
Lewis Topper of Greeley is his mother.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-14
Business Opportunities For all.

Locations in Iowa, Illinois, Mime
sofa and Missouri on the Chicago Great
Western Railway; the very best agri
cultural section of the United States
where farmers are prosperous and bust
ness men successful. We have demand
for competent men, with the necessary
capital, for all branches of business.
some special opportunities for creamery
men and milleTs. Good locations for
general merchandise, hardware, harness,
hotels, banks and stockbuyers. Cores
pondence solicited. Write for Maps and
Maple Leaflets. w. L. Reed, Industrial
Agent, 6O4 Endicott Building, st. Paul,
MINI.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-14
Homeseekers Excursions.

Tickets to nearly all points in the
United States on sale ut all ticket Of
fees of the Chicago Great Western
Railway on the first and third Tues
days of May at the low rate of one and
one third fare plus $500 for the round
trip. Good to return in 81 days from
date of sale. For detailed information
address any Chicago Great Western
Agent or j. Il. Elmer, G. p. A. Chicago,
Ill.,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-14

Defunct Banks Etnai Dividend.

Milwaukee, May 12.-Stockholders
in the defunct Commercial bank will
receive S6.97 as first and final divi-
dend OH every share of stock valued ut
500 they hold iii that institution. Re-
.ceiver Frank II. Thompson reported to
Judge Halsey of the circuit court that
he had cash on hand with which to
make immediate payment to this
amount
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-14
TRAINS CRASH IN FOG
Two Men iulled and Seven Injured at
North Topeka. Kan.-Oniy One
Passenger Escapes,

Topeka, Kan, May S.-During
heavy fog an east-bound extra freight
train on the Union Pacific ran into
freight train No. II at II crossing Mt
North Topeka, causing bad wreck
and killing two men and injuring
seven others. The dead: All Nc
Candless, stockman. Natona, Kan,
unidentified stockman, Luray, Kan.
The injured: II. w. Hueker, Miles,
Kan. head badly hurt; j. L. Fields,
HOLE, Kan. badly bruised; John Buzz
zard. Bellview, Kan, bruised; John
Hammerlund, st. Mary's, Kan. left
leg cut: Ed. Arnold, Chapman Kan,
internally injured; Ford, head cut.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-14
Iowa People Die at St Pierre

Des Moines, Ia, May 12.-William
j. Ince, of this city, has received word
that his aunt and cousin, Mrs. II. j.
1nce and her son Samuel, We're among
the passengers ON the Roraima and
persisted at st. Pierre, Martinique.
They had been visiting in New York
and We're returning to their home in
Barbados.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-14
HOW THE HARDoR WAS SWEPT
Bravery of the Captain of the British
Steamship Roddam Saves His Shin,

Bravery of the Captain of the British
Steamship Roddan Saves His Ship.
The following is the description CIV
en- by the first mate of the steamship
Roraima, which was lying in the liar
Dor at st. Pierre when the catastrophe
occurred: Between $50 and I o'clock
in the morning on Thursday. without
warning, there came Il sort of whirl-
wind of steam, boiling mud and fire,
which suddenly swept the shipping
and the rondstead There We're some
eighteen vessels anchored In the har-
Dor, including the Roraima, the French
smiling ship Talnaya, four larger sail
Ing ships and others. All five sailing
vessels Immediately canted over and
began to burn AL the boats except
the Roraima sank Instantly and at the
same moment. Every house ashore was
utterly destroyed and apparently
buried under the ashes and burning
| lava"
When the British ship Roddam crept
slowly into Castries harbor her cap
tain, Whatter, reported that having
just cast anchor off st. Pierre at a.
m, in fine weather succeeding an aw-
full thunder storm during the night, he
Was talking to the ships agent, Joseph
| Plissono, who was in a boat alongside.
when he saw a tremendous cloud of
smoke, and glowing cinders rushing
with terrific rapidity over the town
and port, completely, and in an In
slant, enveloping the former in sheet
of flame, and raining fire on board.
The agent had Just time to climb on
board when his boat disappeared. Sew
eral of the crew of the Roddam We're
quickly scorched to death. BY superhu-
man efforts, having steam up, the ca
BILE was slipped and the steamer
backed away from the shore, and nine
hours later managed to reach Cas-
tries.
Ten of the Roddam's men were lying
dead, contorted and burned out of hu-
man semblance. among the black elm
ders which covered the ships deck to
a depth of six inches. Two more of
the crew have since died Two e
survivors of the crew
their prai Of the hero
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-14
Money to Loan at Low
Rates. Hubert Carr.
Specia! Excursion To Des Moines,
Ia. Nav 21st, 1902,

The Chicago Great Western Railway
will run special train to Des Moines,
on Wednesday, May 81, leaving at 6:30
a. M. Returning leave Des Moines at
500 p. m. Round trip rate $1.50.
Tickets good only on special train. A
good chance to visit the State Capital.
For further information apply to any
Great Western Agent or j. p. Elmer,
q. z. A., Chicago, Ill.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-14

Marshaltown, Ia, May 9.-The an
nual meeting of the Western Grocery
company, Il $5,000,0OO combine operat-
ing houses mt Marshalltown, Oska-
ioosa and Mason City. Ia; Albert Lea,
Mimi. and Kansas CITY and ST. Joseph.
MO. was held here. Frank G. Let's,
Oh Cnlcago' was elected president, and
a. =. Spencer, of Oskaloosa, secre-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-14
BEEF BILL is FILED.
United States Attorney Bethea
Begins Suit Against the
Big Meat Packers.
TIE CHARGES MADE IN THE BILL
Packers Arc Accused of Being in an
Unlawful Conspiracy to Raise
and Lower Prices.

Chicago, May 12.-The long-awaited
bill against the alleged beef trust
charging its members with maintains
ing methods iii restraint of trade ana
in direct violation of the Sherman
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-14
Library Dedicated Mt Grlnuell.

Grinnell, Ia. May l2-The Stewart
library, the gift of Mr.. and Mrs. Joel
Stewart, has been dedicated with APP
propriate ceremonies. The building cost
$4,000. 1t is of pressed brick with
stone trimmings. The state library
commission was present at the cere-
monies.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-14
Iowa Republican Convention.

Des Moines, H., May 9.-The Re
publican state central committee has
fixed the date of the state convention
at July 30 and Des Moines as the loca-
ton. Representative w. /. Smith, of
Council Bluffs, was chosen temporary
chairman, and Herbert Remley, of
Iowa City, temporary secretary.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-14
FLOCK WESTWARD FOR LAND
Homeseekers Rush to Bonesteel, s. d., TO
Get Rosebud Indian Acres,
When Opened.

Sioux City, Ia, May 12.-The treaty
with the Rosebud Indians opening to
settlement 41G,000 acres of the Rose
bud reservation has not yet been
signed by the president, but new
Lawton has sprung up to prepare for
the giving away of S4SO,000 worth of
land. This is Bonesteel, a village in
southern Gregory county, S. D. Last
fall there We're fifty settlers there. To-
day there are 300. Three months from
now there will be 1000. Five real es-
tate offices have been opened and lots
are selling for $500 and $500 each.
Camp wagons have pitched Gordon
Of tents about the town. Saloons have
been opened in tents with board on
two barrels for the bar. Fifty thou
sand persons are expected to take n
hand in drawing for the land. On ac-
count of the great demand it is expect
ed the government must resort to the
lottery scheme as 1t did in Oklahoma.
n0TNTNN OHn DrN1 nNn nrpn YIN
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-14
Murder Over a Lnnd AccretIon

SIOUX City, la, May 1O.--In a fight
WIN sherif Lewison and posse, of
uhioh county, 5. d., three brothers
HlMed IurSeon were shot five miles
hortilWest OF Sioux City. Gne of the
men, Fred Turgeon, may die. The
trouble was over accretion land, the
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-14
Hoist by His own petard.

Northwood, Ia, May s.-August
Hermann, a Mormon farmer, drove his
eldest son from home and threatened
to shoot his wife. His wife attempted
to snatch the gun from him. and in the
scufile the weapon was discharged
killing Hermann almost instantly. The
coroner's jury found the shooting ac-
cidental.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-14

Des Moines, Ia, May S.-The break
Ing down of tank car filled with oil
caused a costly wreck on the Chicago
Great Western ut Talmage fifty miles
south of here, last night. Conductor
George Miller, of st. Joseph Mo-, was
killed. The tank car fell from the
bridge over the Grand river, drag.
ging with 1t three cars, including the
cabooso, and the cars and bridge were
burned
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-14

New York, May 12.-John Il. Van
Pelt, for many years prominent in
Democratic politics in Illinois. died
here at Flower hospital. He had beer
sick with pneumonia for about a week
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-14

Washington, May 10.-Senator Nc
MILAN, of Michigan. has received a
dispatch announcing the death ycster-
day ut Colorado Springs of his son.
Captain James ii. Mcmillan.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-14
cyclone kills the Birds.

Marshalltown, la, May 12.-Hun-
dreds of southern birds were found
dead on the court house square Sat
urday. They are supposed to have
been dropped by cyclone passing
high in the air.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-14
CYCLONE Ruins n Big Plant.

Newcastle, Pa, May S.--A cyclone
brought ruin to the Shenango tin-plate
works of this city, the largest fac
stack was torn from its foundations,
steampipes were broken. the roof torn
Off, and the 1000 employees thrown into
panic. Fogtg9}ifas1IEE. not person was
int III
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-14
May Musical Festival at Dubuque,
Iowa. Nav 26 and 81.

For the above occasion the 1. G. r..
II. will sell excursion tickets from Man
chester to Dubuque and return at a
rate of one and one third fare for the
round trip. Tickets on sale May 26-
81. Good to return until May 90.
l9w3 ii. G. PIERCE, Agent.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-14
COMING DEPARTMENT TIED UP
Man Promoted In Philadelphia Mint by
the President Declines the Position
-Coining Machines Idle.

Philadelphia, May 12.-Thc coming
department in the United States mint
in this city is tied up by the refusal
of an appointee to take the position
to which he was nominated by the
president Henry G. Boyer was re-
lieved from the position of superintcn-
dent of the mint and John II. Land
Is, chief coiner, was promoted to the
place.
Albert A. Norris. chief clerk, was
then appointed chief coiler, all the
changes taking place on May l. Lands
accepted the promotion, but Norris re.
fused, saying he preferred to remain
In position of less responsibility.
Meanwhile the coining machines are
idle, for under the regulations ITO coin
ing can be done except under the per-
sonal superintendent of the chief COIN
err. The $50 idle employees are draw
ing about So a day each.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-14
Iowa Retail Grocers.

Dubuque, Ia, May 10.-The Iowa
State Retail Grocers' association has
elected the following officers: A. III.
Albrecht, Tama, president; Ira d.
Thomas, Des Moines, secretary.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-14

Paris, May 12.-Senor Augusta Sc
vero's airship exploded while making
an ascension and the Brazilian aero
naut and an assistant, who We're on
board were killed
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-14
Manchester Markets.
District B. Y. P. U. Rally, 1ndepen-
dence, Iowa, NAV 10 to ID

For the above occasion the l. G. II. r.
will sell tickets, Manchester to indie
Tickets on sale May Ito IA. Good to
return until May 10.
2Ow1 II. q. PIERCE, Agent.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-14

Washington, May 12.-The prcsi-
1ent today sent message to con-
gress urging that half n million dol
lars be appropriated for the relief of
the Martinique sufferers.
Fort de France, May IA landing
has been made at st. Pierre and the
worst has been confirmed. The corpses
lie in heaps, all naked, the clothing
having been burned off and the vic
tins roasted to death.
Paris, May 12.-The minister of ma
rine, NJ. De Lanessan, yesterday re-
ceived cable dispatch from the COM
mander of the French cruiser Suchet,
dated Fort de France, Martinique,
saying that he conducted search at
st. Pierre Saturday. The captain re-
ports that the town is now a mere
heap of smoking ruins, under which
the victims of the catastrophe are
buried. The Suchet was able to coli
yey some of the inhabitants of LIE
Precheur to Fort de France, but could
not reach the northernmost part of the
island on account Of the dense rain OF
ashes. The captain of the Suchet fur
Their reports that the Mont Pelee vol
cano still had Il threatening aspect
Saturday evening. Subterranean rum.
blings We're still heard, flashes OF
flame still belched from the volcano
other stores for the relief of the Mar
mense force.
Many Onicials Among the Dead.
A dispatch received at the colonia
office here Sunday from Fort d.
France says there is no doubt tha
Governor Mouttet and the commando
OF the troops at st. Pierre, Colone
Dain, are dead Other dispatches con
firm the reports that the United State
and British consuls and their familie
persisted. NJ. Bloch, inspector o
finance, and NJ. Labarthe, the colonia
minister's secretary, who have BEEF
dispatched by the government to Mar
Unique, sailed from Brest yesterda.
on board the French cruised D'Assas
which carries money, provisions ant
other storess for the relief of the Mar
Unique sufferers.
Presents the Kings Sympathy.
The British ambassador, Sir Ed
mund j. Monson, called at the Elyse,
palace yesterday afternoon and com
municated to President Loubet person
ally the sympathy Of King Edward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-14
DEATH FOR ALL IN REACH
In the Furious Eruption That Occurred
on Thursday Morning at St. Pierre.

on Thursday Morning at st. Pierre.
Fort de France, Martinique, May -.
-Advices received here from the Vi
cinity of st. Pierre fen miles from
here contain further details of the
terrible volcanic upheaval which re-
suited in the utter destruction of that
town and the death of nearly all its
inhabitants. The crater of Mont Pc
lee had been wearing its smoke cap"
since May 3; but there was nothing
until last Monday to indicate that
there was the slightest danger. On
that day u stream of boiling lava burst
from the top of the crater and
plunged into the valley of the River
Blanche, overwhelming the Guerin
sugar works and killing twenty-three
work people and the son of the pro-
prietor.
A commission was appointed by the
governor to investigate the outbreak,
and 1t returned reassuring report on
Wednesday evening. But about S
O'Clock on Thursday morning shower
kof fire rushed down ON St Pierre and
the coast. from lie Carbet, which had
n population of 5000, to lie precheur,
which had a population of 1000, burn
ing up everything in its path. Through
out Thursday the heat in the vicinity
of St Pierre was so intense, and the
stream OF flowing lava SO unremitting,
that it was impossible to approach the
town during the carly part of the day.
AS evening approached the French
cruiser Suchet, after n heroic battle
| with the heat, suffocation and sulphur
| fumes, succeeded In making a dash
toward the shore, nearing the land
close enough to enable her to take off
thirty survivors of the disaster, all of
whom We're horribly burned and mu-
tilated. st. Pierre at that time was an
absolute, smoking waste, concealing
10000 curpses. whose rapid decompo-
sition necessitated, In some cases, in.
stantly completing their cremation
which was only partially accomplished
by the lava.
The work of relief Is progressing
| here on the most extensive scale pos
Siblp
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-14
Injunction Is Asked

An injunction is therefore prayed,
cnioining the defendants and their
agents and attorneys from continuing
any of these unlawful proceedings,
and from attempting to monopolize
the commerce. A discovery of the
books, papers, cts, is asked, as well
us a subpoenae for the defendants to
appear and answer under oath.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-14
STORY GROWS WORSE
That Comes from the West Indies
ofthe Terrible Volcanic
Havoc.
ST. PIERRE A GREAT oREMAToRY
Its Inhabitants Being Buried Under
Rain of Hot Lava.
Devastation Extends to st. Vincent,
b. w. l., Where 500 Are Prob
ably Dead Some Details
ofthc Awful Wis.,
itation.

Washington, May 12.-The presi-
1ent today sent message to con-
gress urging that half n million dol
lars be appropriated for the relief of
the Martinique sufferers.