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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-02-12
GIRL MURDER ARousEs COAST
Fate OF Nora Fuller Recalls the Crimes
Which Were Committed by The
Odore Durrant.

odore Durrant.
San Francisco, Feb. 1O.-The nude
body of the murdered girl found in
an empty house at 2211 Suter street
has been identified as that of 16-year-
old Nora Fuller. The crime has star
tied the city as no other has since the
finding Of the victims of Theodore
Durrant The girl, inexperienced and
eager to earn money to help support
her brothers and sisters, answered an
advertisement on Jan. 8 ''for girl to
attend baby" On that day she met
q man who gave the name Of John
Bennett, and was not seen thereafter
until her decomposed body was found
Invested entirely of clothing, in rear
room of the Suter street house. One
@. B. Hawkins, who had rented the
house for a month, disappeared at the
same time. The police believe that
Bennett and Hawkins are one and
the same, and their theory is that he,
enticed the girl into the house, kept
her prisoner there and murdered her
after he had grown tired of her.
The police have not been able to find
any trace Of Hawkins except that
they have located the restaurant at
which he took his meals. Neighbors
today say they saw girl and man
enter the house Jan. 8 and that they
never saw either one afterward. They
reported the fact to the agents, but
as the rent was paid no investigation
was made.
The autopsy developed that the
girls death was not due to natural
causes. There are discolorations on
the sides of her neck, indicating that
Che may have been strangled The
city chemist is examining the stomach
for evidences of poison. The only
furniture placed in the house was a
secondhand mattress, pillows and
chair. On the latter the girls cloth
ing, nicely folded, was found. The
mother Of the girl is divorced from her
h,,choud
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-02-12
IONA STATE COLUMN
Matters Of General Interest to
Our Readers Reported by
Telegraph.
PRINCIPAL HAPPENINGS OF WEEK
State Items of Interest Gathered from
Various Sources for the Benefit
of Our Headers.

Des Moines, Ia, Feb ca bill was
introduced Tuesday in the upper house
for the purpose of authorizing the for
nation of a securities company similar
in many ways to the Northern Securi-
ties company, and which was drafted
under the guidance of w. w. Baldwin.
assistant to the superintendent Of the
Burlington railroad. The bill attracted
great attention for the reason that 1t
was rumored the measure was made
under the direction of the Northern Sc
curities company as means Of escape
should the supreme court decide that
its present position is untenable.
The bill was introduced by Senator
Hubbard and its title reads: "a bill
for an act to authorize and empower
railroads of this state to transact bust
ness, lease or purchase the stocks,
bonds or securities of railroads in other
States" The bill created much COM
ment in the Hobbies, and the fact that
1t contained a publication clause, max
ing it effective from the date of its
publication, was taken as evidence
that the Northern Securities company
had fathered it and was urging Its
passage.
Des Moines, Ia, Feb. 1.-THE house
committee on municipal corporations
yesterday buried the bill providing for
municipalization of franchlsed corpora
tons by referring 1t to subcommittee
whose majority is opposed to munich
pal ownership. Sweeley, who is au.
thor of the bill, declares that If the
bill is not reported favorably he will
bring it up on the floor of the house.
Des Moincs, Iowa, Feb. SIT is the
feeling here that the bill introduced
by Senator Hayward to reduce the
tax on foreign companies from 3h to
21a per cent, which is the same as is
paid by domestic companies, will be-
come law. Considerable interest
has already been manifested in the
measure.
Des Moines, Ia. Feb. 1O.-The sen.
ate committee on judiciary of the Iowa
legislature has reported favorably n
bill to prevent citizens of other states
securing divorces in Iowa on grounds
not accepted where the trouble orig
mated. The bill also provides that no
divorce shall be granted for any cause
arising prior to residence of plaintiff
or defendant in this state which was
not ground for divorce in the state in
which the cause arose
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-02-12
CAPTURED LETTER PRINTRD
Smuts Dismissed for Burning Farms-Boc
Women Driven Into Camp.

Women Driven Into Camp.
London, Feb. Ga letter recently
captured In South Africa has been
published. 1t is from General SHUTS
to General Botha, and is dated Sept.
2, 1901. General SHUTS protests
against his dismissal for burning
farms at Bremersdorp. General SHUTS
III the course of the letter shows that
at Botha's orders the Beers drove their
women unwillingly into the British
lines to force them into the concen-
tration camps.
News from the firing line in South
Africa yesterday was cheering to the
British. Kitchener reported the rout Of
Commandant Vessels, the capture of
the last cannon held by the Beers of
their captures and the last Boer POM
pom In DeWet's command. The Beers
lost thirty-eight men In killed, wound
ed and prisoners; British casualties
slight. Kitchener also reported the
capture of many horses, mules and cat
tie and at three other points the cap.
ture of fifty-two prisoners.
Kitchener has also sent the follow.
Ing message from Pretoria: "Major
Leaders force surprised Delarey's
commando, killing seven and capturing
l$1bx The British casualtiesepearIy
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-02-12
BIG STRIKE AvERrsp
Miners Delegates at Indianapolis Adopt
Report of the Joint Scale
Cnrinitfaa

indianapolis, Ind, Feb. 1O-After q
stormy session lasting until after mid
night, during which there was talk Of
a great national strike, the United
Mine Workers Of America adopted the
report Of the joint scale committee
made the previous night, thereby re.
affirming the scale agreement Of last
year without change. The report was
decided upon at a meeting Of the scale
committee late in the afternoon.
The miners had demanded a 10 per
cent. increase of wages, but their eff
forts in this direction had been sue
cessfully resisted, by the operators.
The action taken at night was pre-
sented next day as matter of form
to the joint conference, at Tomlinson
hall, where it was ratified and MEM
bers of both sides of the scale commit
tee appointed to draw up the contract
for tho nayt wear
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-02-12

DR.. Sumpmann, of Dyersville, was
here Oh the vaccination business last
week, Saturday.
F. H. Kramer, of Dixon Settlement,
was noticed in this vicinity last Sstur-
day.
b. Eilers made flying trip to Dyers-
vile last week, Saturday afternoon.
The roads are fine and the farmers
make good use of them.
Last Tuesday morning at half-psst
seven occurred the marriage of VIM.
Hearting to Miss Kate Puetz, both of
this congregation. The groom is q
brother of John Hesrting and is an in
dustrious young man. The bride is the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Michael
Puetz, who reside q few miles north.
east of town.
Fl. b. Woerdenhotf, of this congrega-
ton, and Miss Lizzie Tsuke, of New
Vienna, were united in the holy bonds
of matrimony, by Rev. j. Rotttler, last
Tuesday. The groom is an industrious
young farmer. and is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. Woerdehoff, who live few
miles south of town. The bride is
the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. lily
Tsuke, of New Vienna.
Miss Maggie Digmann, of Remsen
L., attended the Woredehoff. Tsuke
wedding last Tuesday.
Geo. Schneiders, of Dyersville, snd
Angeline Kiefer, of Sherrills Mound
Joined the holy state of wedlock last
Wednesday, j Rottler tied the nuptis
knot. We join with their many friends
In wishing these three foregoing couples
long, prosperous and happy lives in
their newly chosen vacations.
Rev. Rottler moved his household
goods to st. Donatus last Wednesday
and will have charge of that congregs-
tion In the future. Rev. Sassen, of St
Donstus, will have charge of our con
gregatlon.
B. H. Deutmeyer attended the ref.
cree sale last Saturday.
Mrs. Geo. Hildebrand, Sr., iB on the
sick list. We hope to see her around
soon again.
Attorney Millen, of Earlville, was no
ticed here last Saturday.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-02-12
CONGRESS IN BRIEF
synopsis of the Proceeding in the ssnat
and the House.

Synopsis of the Proceedings in the Senate
and the House.
Washington, Feb. 6-Throughout
yesterdays session the senate had un-
der consideration the urgent deficiency
appropriation bill, and just before ad-
journment passed 1t substantially in
the shape In which it was reported to
the senate by the committee. An ex-
ecutive session was held.
An agreement was reached in the
house yesterday whereby the oleo-
margarine bill will be brought to a
vote after two more days Of consider
alton, one to be devoted to general de-
bate and one to debate under the five.
minute rule. The legislative, execu-
tive and judicial appropriation bill was
reported.
Washington, Feb. THE senate
yesterday nearly completed the Philip
pine tariff bill, all the committee
amendments being adopted. Hans
brough spoke for irrigation of arid
lands. Scott of West Virginia spoke
at length in favor of the San Bias
route for the isthmian canal. An ex-
ecutive session was held.
The house spent the day on the legls-
lative, executive and judicial appro-
priation bill. Seventy-four Of the 1870
pages of the bill We're disposed Of be-
fore adjournment.
Washington, Feb. S.-The Philip
pine tariff bill was taken up in the
Senate yesterday. Mr.. Turner of
Washington delivered a carefully pre-
pared attack on the Philippine policy
and had not concluded when the bill
was laid uside for the day. After the
adoption OF some amendments the
pension appropriation bill was passed.
An amendment prohibits the collec-
ton Of fee for services in the pass
age of the private pension bill. An
executive session was held. Ad-
journed to Monday.
The house passed the legislative,
executive and judicial appropriation
bill. the second of the regular supply
bills. 1t carries $25, 1863. An
amendment was adopted authorizing
the president in his discretion to cover
into the civil service the temporary
clerical force employed on account Of
the war with Spain.
Washington, Feb 1O.-The house
Saturday devoted an hour to the
transaction of minor business, and the
remainder Of the day to eulogies on
the life and public services of the late
Representative Burke of Texas.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-02-12
Held for Fraud by Mail,

Kansas City, Feb. en-. d. Parker,
young man who lives at Ottawa.
Kan, has been held to the federal
grand jury on charge of fraudulent
use of the mails by obtaining goods
under false pretenses. 1t is said he
obtained $4,000 worth Of goods Of all
descriptions from prominent firms in
Chicago, st. Joseph and Kansas City.
He is alleged to have ordered goods
III the name OF the Ottawa Brokerage
company and to have sold the goods
to retailers near his home.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-02-12
Elopes with a Senator's Son

Denver, Feb. 7.-Chnrles d. Carey,
son Of Senator Carey of Cheyenne
Wyo., and Miss Maybelle Myers,
daughter of J. A. Myers, n wealthy
resident of this city, We're married
here by a justice Of the peace and
later the marriage ceremony was re-
peated by Rev. George c. Rafter of the
Episcopal church at Cheyenne. The
marriage was a surprise to the young
woman's friends In this city, where
she was leader in society, and even
her parents were not let into the Sc.
cret until the bride sent message
to them from Cheyenne.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-02-12
Boy Coasters Fatally Hurt.

Peoria, Ills. Feb. G.-Five boys
with broken bones and internal in.
juries, four of them in hospitals and
the other at home, is the terrible re.
suit Of coasting accident shortly
after 6 o'clock in the evening. Two,
If not three, of the boys will probably
die from their wounds. The injured
are: Roscoe Coyle. injured Internal
ly. condition serious; Richard Day,
aged 81, head crushed and injured in
ternally, will probably die: Will Flor
eth. right leg broken and other slight
injuries: Earl Langdon, injured in
ternally, unconscious, and 1t is feared
will die; Wallace Markley. Injured in
ternally, will probably die; unl ae
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-02-12

Washington, Feb. 1O.-The condition
OF Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., shows no
change Of any Importance. The pres
ident left for Groton Saturday night
and arrived safely, and as it is proba.
bic, In the nature of the Illness, that
1t will be several days or more before
the outcome viii be apparent, the
president is not likely to return to
Washington until at least the end of
the week. Last evening the White
House made public the following mes
sage. received from Groton: .The
president saw his on shortly after ar
rival here. The boys condition is un-
changed, but he is holding his own
we'll"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-02-12
Good Haul by Bank Robbers.

Acworth, Ga, Feb. 1O.-Safe-blow-
ers forced the vaults of the Lemon
Banking company here early in the
morning, securing $1,000 in gold, S.
600 Georgia state bond and large
amount Of stock certificates. Between
$4,000 and $4,000 in notes, stock
certificates and bonds were hopelessly
mutilated by the explosion and much
currency and small bills destroyed.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-02-12
Joseph Letter Dangerou.ly mn.

New York, Feb. 1O.-Joseph Letter.
who made a sensational corner In
wheat In 1907 in Chicago, lies dan
gerously Ill in his apartment at e
West Thirty-third street. opposite the
Waldorf. A consultation Of physi-
clans was held during the day. At it's
conclusion n hopes were held out, but
the doctors said 1t would take two or
three days to determine the result.
Typhoid fever is feared.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-02-12
Aberdeen-Angus Bull Fetches the smal,
Fortune of 80, 90 at Chicago.

Chicago, Feb. 6.-The Aberdeen.
Angus bull, Prince Ito, sold at auction
at Dexter Park amphitheater, Union
Stock Yards, yesterday, brought the
record price of $500. The highest
price for an Angus bull ever realized
III the ring before was $1,000. The
Herefords made the previous highest
record in twenty years with the bull,
Perfection, which brought $4,000. Mr..
NJ. A. Judy, Williamsport, Ind, was
the owner of Prince Ito, which was
sold to B. R. Pierde 4 Son, Creston,
Ills.
Chicago, Feb. G.-The Aberaeen-
Angus heifer BLACK Cap Judy" was
sold at auction at Dexter Park
amphitheater Union Stock Yards, to
2. II. Gardner, of Blandnsville Ills,
for $1,000.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-02-12
TRIED FOR SISTERS CRIME
VIII Prince Faces Jury in Kansas City
Murder Case,

Murder Case.
Kansas City, Feb. THE trial Of
VIII Prince for the alleged murder
of his brother-in-law, Philip H. Ken.
nedy. began here In the criminal court.
Kennedy was shot and killed by his
wife, Lulu Prince Kennedy, who is
under sentence Of ten years for the
crime, but VIII Prince and his brother
and father are accused of having ''in-
cited, moved, procured. counseled, aid.
ed and commanded her to do the
deed"
VIII Prince is being tried separately
upon his own application. The prose-
cutting attorney said that he expected
to show that Phil Kennedy was forced
into the marriage with Lulu Prince;
that his life was threatened II he did
not marry her, was threatened after
he had married her, and that Win
Prince was the arch-conspirator.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-02-12
Meant to Shoot in the Air.

Mason City, Ia, Feb. 1O.-Mrs. A.
G. Linhoff broke down and wept dur.
Ing her cross-eXamination Saturday.
When asked why she shot Bromley
she replied: Il did not mean to shoot
any one. meant to shoot in the air."
The state commenced its rebuttal evl.
dcnce, witnesses testifying that Mrs.
Linhoff used vulgar and Indecent Ian.
euage on one occasion when speaking
OF the Bromley children.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-02-12
superintendent Lake shore Ro.d

Cleveland, o., Feb. 1O.-w. H. Mar
shall has been appointed general SUI
perintendent of the Lake Shore road,
to succeed A. H. Smith, who was re.
Gently appointed general superiuten.
dent of the New York Central lines.
A circular will be issued making for
mai announcement of Mr.. Marshalls
appointment within day or two. Mr.
Marshall has filled the position of su-
perintendent of motive power for the
Lake Shore for a number of years
past. 1t is understood that H. F.Ball
the ITcceed Mr.. Marshall in the mo-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-02-12

This year the publishers Of the four
best newspapers in Des Moines, The
Leader, The Register, The Capital and
The News, avoided being parties to dis
graceful and humilitating newspaper
contest, by making no application to be
appointed as official papers of Polk
County,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-02-12
DowAaRK QUEEN MARenER1rA

ing tour Of the United States. but she
has decided to preserve her lncognito
by taking an Atlantic liner from Eng
land for New York.
The 'dowagen queen desires to visit
the United States was revived recent
ly through conversation with Nine
Eistori, the tragedienne, whose S0th
birthday was celebrated few days
ago. The famous actress described
the wonders of the new world to the
queen In glowing terms. While in the
United States the queen will live un-
der the name of Countess Stupinigi.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-02-12
SMALLPOX AT DIES MONIES
Business -hen of the Town Issue a State
ment Regarding the Pest.

Business Men of the Town Issue a State
ment Regarding the Pest.
Des Moines, Ia, Feb. 1.-THE fol-
lowing statement was given to the As.
ISOLATED Press yesterday: "a body of
business men,, called together for the
purpose Of investigating the newspa-
per reports regarding smallpox in the
city of Des Moines, find that the may
or and city officials are fully alive to
the requirements Of the situation, and
they also find that the condition is not
half so bad as reported. All cases are
Of very mild type, no deaths having
occurred, and Des Moines citizens dc
not feel the least alarm.
"They also find that the disease is
well in hand+being rapidly stamped
out-and bids fair within short time
Of being entirely eradicated." The
statement is signed by NJ. Frankel,
president of the Retail Merchants as.
ISOLATION; Edward ]. Riser, secretary
of the Jobbers' and Manufacturers as.
ISOLATION, and Milo Ward, secretary
Of the Commercial Exchange.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-02-12
Her child Burned to n CrI,,,.

Grinnell, Iowa, Feb. 1O.-When
Mrs. J. b. Eickerly, of Ida Grove, re.
turned home from making call she
found her infant child on the top of Il
red-hot stove, burned to crisp. The
child had climbed from its crib and
fallen on the hot surface The mother
is almost unbalanced by the shock.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-02-12

Council Bluffs, Ia, Feb. 1O.-Mrs.
George Bick, wife of railroad engin-
eer, was fatally burned early Saturday
by her clothing catching fire from a
stove. j. w. French and Oscar Under
We're also badly burned while trying
to eXtinguish the flames which had
enveloped the woman. Mrs. Bick was
starting Il fire with kerosene.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-02-12

Chicago, Feb. 1.-THE Varsity fiat
building, situated at the southeast cor.
ner of SiXtieth street and Ellis avenue.
was completely destroyed by fire last
evening, entailing an aggregate loss
upon the owner of the structure and
the tenants {of 100000. Forty-seven
.te2IPfpt Is, We're driven out but no one
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-02-12
Ma.lcnester Markets.
or Sale.

Thirty-two farms in southern Iowa
from GO to 400 acres 1927 to $50 per
acre.
Hotel and fixtures for sale. One
good creamery for sale or trade 70,
lands, also farms and city property In
and around Manchester and South Da-
kota. W. G. KENYON.
stiff
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-02-12
VICTORY FOR osTEopATHs
Iowa Medical Examiners Fixes Stand
ard That Is Knocked Out.

u
ard That Is Knocked Out.
Des Moines, H.. Feb. 1O.-District
Judge Holmes directed the issuance of
a writ of mandamus Saturday to COM
pei the state board of medical exam
iners to issue certificates to graduates
of the S. S. Still College of Osteopathy
in Des Moines In accordance with the
provisions of the statute. The board
had refused to issue certificates to
graduates of any collge of osteopathy
Oh the ground that the standard of the
schools was not satisfactory.
The law provides that the board
shall issue certificates to graduates of
those institutions which are in good
repute as osteopathic colleges. An ar
bitrary standard was fixed by the
board, which then declared that no
school Of osteopathy could maintain a
satisfactory standard.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-02-12

Springfield, o., Feb. 1O.-The East
street shops, belonging to United
States Senator Fairbanks, are burn
ing. Fifteen factories, employing g..
600 people, are located in the build
lngs, which cover over twenty-five
acres. The shops cost 100000
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-02-12
Two Rear Admirals Retired

= Washington, Feb. 1O.-Saturday was
the last day in active service of Rear
Admirals William L. Sampson and
Bartlett Cromwell, and Saturday the
names of both were placed on the re-
tired list, on account Of their having
reached the age of G2 years.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-02-12
Boy Killed While Coating,

Sioux City, Ia, Feb. 1O.-John Long.
necker, aged 1G. son of a travelling
salesman, was killed while coasting
Friday. His skull was crushed and
he died in half an hour,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-02-12

Sofia, Bulgaria, Feb. IN. KANT.
chef, the minister of public instruc-
ton, was assassinated in his study by
Macedonian, who pretended he want.
ed to present petition. The assassin
Subsequently committed suicide by
shooting himself.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-02-12
SHERIFF SHOT TO DEATH
He Surprised Some Bank Robbers. VIII.
Got Away with $4,000.

Got Away with $4,000.
Fort Smith, Ark, Feb. 6.-Robbers
at GAINESVILLE, Ark, at 2:30 o'clock in
the morning blew up the safe Of the
Bank Of GAINESVILLE with dynamite,
secured sum estimated at $4,000,
killed John Powers, sheriff Of johnson
county, who attempted to capture
them, and escaped before the citizens
We're aware Of their presence.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-02-12

Bloomington, Ills, Feb. 6.-The jury
In the Chisn murder case returned a
verdict of imprisonment for seventeen
years. Chism murdered his wife by
stabbing her to death because she In
tended to seek legal separation from
him
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-02-12
Presidents BOY Is M,

Washington, Feb. S.-The latest in.
formatiin received at the White
House from the presidents son, who
Is Ill with pneumonia at Groton.
Mass, was that his condition was a
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-02-12

Washington. Feb. 6.-Senator Elkin,
says that his Limited pooling" bill, in.
troduced Tuesday, is intended for the
protection Of smaller roads, SO thai
they shall not be absorbed by the larg
er ones.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-02-12

little more favorable. The president
feels encouraged to hope that 1t may
continue so, and that the necessity for
visit to Groton may be avoided.
Mrs. Roosevelt left for Groton yester-
day at $40 ID. m.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-02-12
Hx-ouEEN TO VISIT AMERICA

Margherita of Italy VIII Travel I'm the
United States Incognito,
Rome, Feb. Naval officers are
striving for the honor of conveying
Dowager Queen Margherita to Amer
lea, on the occasion of her forthcom-