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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-01
JOHN m1rcHELL.s STATEMENT
He Replies to Baer's Allegations Relative
to the Coal Strike.

He Replies to Baer's Allegations Relative
to the Coal Strike.
Philadelphia, Sept. 29.-John Mitch
ell, president of the United Mine
Workers, has written statement in
reply to recent utterances of Baer,
president of the Reading railway.
Mitchell says in part: MIR. Baer states
that the wages paid in the anthracite
coal regions are, compared with the
wages paid in like employment, fair
and just BY like employment Mr..
Baer must refer to bituminous coal
mining. am willing and prepared to
demonstrate that wages in the bitumin-
Gus coal fields are from 20 to 40 per
cent. higher than those paid for SINH
lar classes Of work in the anthracite
fields" He then present figures to
prove that assertion, and adds that
the danger III anthracite mines to life
Is greater than in bituminous.
Mitchell says: There are other
statements of Mr.. Buer which are
equally incorrect; among these is his
assertion that the miners only worked
from four to six hours per day. and
his further assertion that the lowest
scale of wages was 50 cents for boy
slate pickers.' If Mr.. Baer desires
shall gladly furnish him with the
names and addresses of thousands of
slate pickers, each of whom received
much less than So cents per day, and
shall be willing to have the returns
verified by the companies pay rolls.
1.-THE next misstatement of Mr.. Baer
to which l shall give notice is that
which claims that for some mysteri-
GUS reason the miners restricted the
output of the mines. Mr.. Baer claims
that in this manner the product of
the cOllieries has been reduced about
12h per cent. and that in the case
of the Reading company it amounted
to more than 100000 tOns.'"
Mitchell then quotes figures from Of
fetal reports and The Engineering and
Mining Journal to show that this
statement is wide of the truth, and
that even the per capita output was
increased, not diminished. "a
He also denies that the United Mine
Workers seeks to interfere with the
management of the coal properties,
that the organization Is lawless, and
that the companies cannot pay the in
crease demanded. He declares that
the hired guards are lawless, how
ever, and that their acts are charged
to the miners. He declares the state
ment that the 40 per cent. of the coal
mined being less in the market than
the case or mining misleading, be.
cause it leaves out of account the coal
that is sold, for which the miners re-
ceive no pay.
He closes with the declaration that
the fight is not SO and for the present
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-01
EMILE lola IS DEAD
Suffocated by the Fumes from
Heating Stove in His Home
in Paris.
DOCTORS REsUsC1TATE HIS WIFE
Celebrated Novelist Had Retired ii
Good Health-Rumors of Sui.
eide and the Cause.

Paris, Sept. 29.-Emile lola, the
novelist, who was born in Paris, April
2, 1910, was found dead in his
house from asphyXiation. His wife is
grayely ill. zola was asphyxiated by
fumes from a stove, the pipes of which
are said to have been out of order.
At the same time it is stated that
there are indicatinos of suicide. It
is hoped that Nine. lola will survive.
Retired at 10 O'clock.
lola returned to his Paris home
from his country house at Medan, and
owing to sudden spell of cold wealth
er here, he ordered the heating stove
in his bedroom to be lighted. The
stove burned badly, but Zola and his
wife retired at 10 O'Clock at night, and
the servants, not hearing any move
ment in the apartment In the morning,
entered the bedroom ut 9:3O and found
Madame lola lying on the bed, IMAM
innate. lola was lying half out of
bed, with his head and shoulders on
the floor and his legs on the bed. Doc
tors We're summoned but they failed to
restore lola to life. After prolonged
efforts they resusciated Madame Zola
The ruhor circulated regarding
Zola's supposed suicide from poison
was based OH the fact that election,
from his stomach We're found on tn,
floor, but the doctors say they cam,
from Zola's dog, which was also in the
bedroom and which did not suffer as
phyXiation.
Nothing Unusual Heard.
lola dined with good appetite IL
the evening and the servants of thu
household ate of the same dishes
Nothing unusual was heard in the bed
room during the night.
Some workmen arrived at the Zol,
residence at $50 in the morning in or
der to make some repairs in Zola'l
bedroom, but the servants had alread,
become alarmed ut hearing no sount
| from the room, decided to enter it, an,
burst open the door. A slight odor O
carbonic gas was at once noticed an,
the bodies of the novelist and his wifi,
were found in the positions already de
scribed. lola had evidently bee,
awakened by choking sensation
tried to rise, but was overcome by TIL
fumes, which apparently escaped iron
the defective stove. The windows wer
Immediately opened, doctors and com
missary of police We're summoned, an,
the utmost efforts We're made to reviv
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-01
m.trimopial ,Acencie, Ra.ded.

Chicago, Sept. GA decided check
was given thematrimonial agency bust
ness when the police seized several
concerns, confiscated vast quantity
of circulars, books and letters and
made several arrests. The raid was
made on the accumulated complaints
which have been received by the local
police department and which charged
the agencies with fraud.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-01
Supreme Court Justice Dead.

Topeka, Kan, Sept. 27.-Justice A.
81. Ellis, of the Kansas supreme court,
died here very suddenly He had been
in bad health for several months. JUS
Wee Ellis served in a Michigan regi-
ment during lie civil war. In 1878 he
came to Kansas. He was appointed to
the supreme court by Governor Stan
ley two years ago, and was nominated
by the Republican state convention for
a four-year term.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-01
Negro burned at the stake,

Corinth, Miss, Sept. 29.-WrithiR
in the flames of burning fagots, piled
high by hundreds of citizens, Ton,
Clark, alias VIII Gibson, a young me-
gro, was burned at the stake here at III
late hour yesterday, after having
confessed to one of the most atrocious
crimes in the history of North Missis-
sippi, the assault and murder of Mrs.
Carey Whitfield on Aug. 10 last
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-01
To the School officers and Teachers of
Delaware County.


Delaware County.
To the school officers of Delaware
county we wish to present q matter
which we trust will appeal to you in a
business way as we hope to present it
from business standpoint. 1t will be
conceded by all that in union there is
strength. Great trusts monopolies and
corporations carry on gigantic bust
ness because Of the strength acquired
through the united effort of capital and
skilled labor. The leaders of these cor
porations meet with their associates in
business and discuss subjects of great
moment to their interests and the inter-
ests of those associated with them.
Bankers, editors and suock-breeders
hold annual and semiannual meetings
for the purpose of gaining information
that will better qualify them to carry
on the business of their choice. All this
is right and proper and highly com
mendable. The best is none too good.
Most of the school officers are bust
ness and professional men. You enter
upon your duties to do the best possible
in the interests of education. You will
be unable to secure the best results un-
less you cooperate with your teachers.
You must get in touch with the educa-
tional interests of your school corpora
ton; aid the teacher in her difficulties;
furnish suitable and pleasant rooms in
which to educate the children; and pro-
vide such apparatus as is necessary for
the teacher to bring about the best re-
suits. We urge you to visit the school
during the Winter term and see what is
needed to improve the facilities for
school work. The law makes 1t manda-
tory upon you to provide for the schools
as above stated.
With the object IN view of obtaining
new ideas and thus better qualifying
our teachers, we solicit the hearty leo.
operation of all school boards to en-
courage the teachers of Delaware coun-
ity to attend the Northeastern Iowa
Teachers Association to be held ut
Cedar Falls, Oct. is, II, and 18th. The
expense will be very slight. The car
fare will be one and one third fare for
round trip on the certificate plan. We
suggest that school boards give teachers
the above named dates providing they
visit schools and attend the association.
We urge every earnest and conscien-
tious teacher to take advantage of this
rare opportunity. Nc progressive teacher
can afford to stay away from such a
great annual meeting. Attend the
meeting and you will return to your
work with renewed zeal and inspiration,
determined to do better work. We
urge the teachers from the rural dis
tricts to be present as well as those from
the towns and villages.
The state superintendent says sit is
hoped that boards of directors will not
only permit, but will insist that their
teachers attend"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-01
MITCHELL AND BAER
v. M. w. President Replies to Re.
cent Statements of the
Reading President.
GALL FOB TROOPS Is REPUDIATED
Sheriff Says He Asked for None-More
Cavalry ordered Out-Boston
Men Go into Court for
Relief.

Wilkcsbarre, Pa, Sept. 29.-Some of
the local coal operators, after being
shown copy of the statement issued
by President Mitchell yesterday, say
it will probably be the last he will give
to the public before the ending of the
strike. They say that his appeal is
made up of generalities. Atstrike head
quarters AIitchelrs latest deliverance
is termed ten strike" and it is
stated that the facts and figures he
presents are irrefutable. The military
authorities, Sheriff Jacobs and some of
the superintendent of the coal COM
panies in this vicinity held meeting
IN the office of one Of the coal COM
panies Saturday evening and talked
over n plan by which the troops can
be moved promptly TO scenes Of dis
| turbance.
Purpose of the Militia.
1t is not the purpose of the military
to do police duty, but if any of the COM
panies can get men to go to work the
soldiers will give them protection. 1t
is reported again that attempts will be
made today to resume work at several
| collieries in this region which have
i the report cannot be verified. At
Observation-Disclosures it was claimed that
there will be no change in the situa-
ton this week, which is the twenty
first of the strike; that the strikers are
as firm as ever, and that there will be
no assertions from the ranks to make
| it possible for the coal companies to
start up any new colleries.
Another Troop Ordered Out.
Harrisburg, Pa, Sept. 29.-Goyernor
Stone yesterday ordered the Sheridan
troop. of Tyrone, to report to General
Goblin for duty in the anthracite strike
territory. The troop left Tyrone last
evening by special train. Y
Saws Hi$Name Was Uuauthorized.7 ~.
shenaudoah, Pa, Sept. 29.-sheriff
KnorRvof Columbia county, says he did
not, Sign nor authorize his name to be
signed to the telegram which was sent
to Governor Stone asking that troops
be sent to Centralia and the miners
leaders here, headed by Terence Gin
ley, of the executive board, have tele-
graphed the governor to that effect,
and to guarantee the surrender to the
authorities of all accused persons.
Gobin's Say in the Controversy.
Harrisburg, Pa, Sept. 29.-Goyernol
Stone called up General Goblin by tele
phone last night and advised him that
he had received telegram from Shen
andoah advising him that the call fol
troops to Columbia county was for
, gerry. General Goblin replied that tht
sheriff's call for soldiers wasauthentic
and that Sheriff Knorr had sent his
deputy to him (Gobim for troops.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-01
Three Little Boys Found Drunk.

Bay City, Mich, Sept. 20.-Three lit
tie boys were found drunk OH the
steps of the Fremont school. Ac-
quaintances got them to their homes
before the police patrol wagon was
called. Mayor Cunningham instruct
ed the police TO asce rtain who the sa-
loon man that sold the liquor is, and
prosecute him.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-01
New York Republican TIcket.

Saratoga, N. Y, Sept 25.-The state
Republican convention named the fol
lowing ticket: Governor, B. B. Odell,
Jr., of Orange; lieutenant governor,
f. w. Higgins. of Cattaraugus; secre-
tary Of state, John +. O'Brien, of Gin.
ton; treasurer, John G. Wicker, of
Erie; attorney general, Henry B.
Conan, of Madison; comptroller, N.
B. Miller, Of Cortland; engineer, Z. A.
Bond, Of Jefferson; judge of the court
of appeals, w. Z. Werner, of Mon
roc
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-01
Aeronaut DE-, ,ps to Death.

Taunton, Mass. Sept. 26.-In full
sight of crowd variously estimated
at from $4,000 to 10000 people, Louis
Girard, one of the aeronauts with the
Stafford troupe, Iell $50 feet with u
collapsed hot air balloon at the Bristol
county fair and died an hour after
wards from his injuries.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-01

Dubuque, Ia, Sept. 27.-Delia Lid
dy, aged 20 years, unmarried and re.
siding near Elkador, Ia, poured car
bolic acid down the throat of her 3
weeks old baby, placed the dead BODY
in satchel, and was arrested as she
was about to leave the city. She con.
fessed the crime.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-01

Cleveland. Sept. 29.-Standing be-
meath his wifeS window, Charles r.
Schrader shot himself to death late
ut night. His corpse was found in the
morning. Schratler, who was formerly
part owner of the Excelsior Varnish
works in this city, quarreled with his
wife last spring and went to Chicago,
where he lived until few days ago,
when he returned and sought to make
up with his wife. who had already
brought suit for divorce. She refused,
and Schrader killed himself.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-01
Sicily Again storm swent

Syracuse, Sicily, Sept pa fresh
storm burst over the district of Santa
Maria and many houses were de-
stroyed. The stormy weather continues
generally throughout Sicily. 1t is now
believed that 200 persons persisted at
Modica during the rnado. The Will
age of Sortno has been practically de-
stroyed and forty-three persons were
drowned There have been some dis
graceful scenes of pillage from the
ruins and from bodies.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-01
Lawyer Die. in q courtroom

Minneapolis. Him.. Sept. 25.-Gen-
eral William j. Hahn, of the law firm
of Hahn, Belden & Hawley, died of
npoplexy during the afternoon. While
examining witness in Judge Harri-
sons courtroom General Hahn fell to
the floor unconscious. He was carried
from the room and died within few
minutes. General Hahn was one OF
the pioneer members of the Minneap-
oils bar. He was member of the tax
commission which drafted the recent
tax bill submitted to the last legisla-
fure
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-01
LEG Is PRETTY SORE
Slightly lnjured-Cortelyou
Issues a Statement.

Washington, Sept. 30. Secretary
Cortelyou. at $3.50 p. m. yesterday is
sued the following statement:
DIR. Newton NJ. Shaffer, of New
York, Joined the presidents physicians
in consultation this morning at 10
O'Clock. The increase in local symp-
toms and a rise in temperature rem.
.dered it necessary to make an incision
into the small cavity, exposing the
bone, which was found to be slightly
affected.
Thorough drainage is now estab.
lished, and the physicians feel conf.
dent that recovery will be uninter.
rupted. The operation was performed
by Surgeon General Rixey, assisted by
DR.. Lung, and in consultation with
Surgeon General O'Reilly and Doctors
Shaffer Uric and Stitt."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-01

Washington, Sept. 81. = Secretary
Shaw yesterday issued an official cir
cular announcing that he will antici-
pate the interest OIL government bonds
which fall due next June and pay it
now at present value" figures. He
also announces that he will buy any
of the bonds due in 1904. These must
be presented on or before Oct. 10 next.
Prepayment of the interest noted in
the foregoing begins Oct. ], and ends
Nov. 20.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-01

Keokuk, Ia, Sept. &c. r. Joy has
presented the Keokuk Young Mems
Christian Association, of which he is
president, with Il $4,000 natatorium.
Construction work will begin at once,
and the building will be ready for use
by Jan. /. The gift includes an arte.
sian well for q water supply.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-01
Kills Infant WIFI, AoId.

Dubuque, Ia, Sept. 29.-Delia Lid
dy, aged 20 years, unmarried and re-
siding near Elkador, Ia, poured car
bolic acid down the throat Of her 8
weeks old baby, placed the dead body
in a satchel and was arrested on a
train as she was about to leave the
city, She confessed the crime.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-01

generation q L..ners Us & i. foi 100
little children "prematureiy deemed 10
the whirl of the mill ard the noise and
blackness of the breaker toll
win life for the child and sGcGre foi
it place in the world in keeping with
advancing civilization"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-01
Locomotive Flremen Adjourn

Chattanooga, Tenn, Sept. 26.-The
eighth biennial convention of the
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
has concluded its sessions and ad-
journed to meet at Buffalo two years
hence.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-01
Four stockmen Killed \, Wrecl.

Princeton, Ills, Sept. 26.-Four
stockmen were killed and two serious
ly injured in a rear-end collision on
the Burlington road at o'clock in
the morning. A Burlington passenger
train crashed into stock train. The
passenger engine telescoped the ca
boose. The dead: George Stewart,
Winchester, Ills; A. H. Canthers. Ia.
bic Grove, Ills; A. H. Wagner, Prairie
City, Ills; W. L. Collins, Bardolph,.
Ills. The seriously injured: L. B..
Wisely, Maxyille, Ills.; N. B. johnson.
Avon, Ills.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-01

Keosauqua, Ia, Sept 26-Mrs. Geo.
Clafin, a prominent woman, commit
ted suicide by hanging, while her hus-
band. who had been watching her to
prevent the deed, had fallen asleep,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-01
Annual meeting OF Bankers, New

Orleans, La, Nov. IL to IL.
For the above occasion the l. q. r.
R. will sell tickets from Manchester to
New Orleans and return at q rate of
one fare plus two dollars for the round
trip. Tickets sold Nov. 7th to the 9th,
limited to return ten days from date of
sale. II. G. PIERCE,
80. Agent.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-01
Theosoplnis,s at Chicago.

Chicago, Sept. 29.-The annual con-
vention Of the Theosophical ssciety
opened here Saturday night with del
egates present from Canada, Honolulu,
England, France and other European
countries
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-01
JUST SHORT OF MILLION
Total Pensioners on the Rolls Is 900. 44e-
Other Pension Facts of
General Interest.

Washington, Sept. 29-The annual
report of Commissioner of Pensions
Ware shows that the number of names
on the pension rolls, July 1, 1902, with
net gain of 5,732 pensioners since
1898, was 999,446, against 997, 1876 last
year. The total comprises 73S,SO9 SOL
diers and 260,637 widows and Deepen.
dents. The number of death notices
of old soldiers, not now in the sery-
ice, received by the bureau during the
year was 50,128, of whom 27,O43 were
pensioners.
The total amount paid for pensions
during the fiscal year was s137, sou .s6s
and the yearly cost of operating and
maintaining the bureau and the agen-
cies, outside of the payment of pen
sions roper,aggregates $3,59O,5s9. The
pension system, says the report, since
the beginning of the government has
cost 92,509,019, exclusive of the es
Establishment of the holders homes.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-01

Cleveland, Sept. 29.-Ernie Johnson,
well-known professional bicyclist,
committed suicide by shooting himself
through the heart Saturday night at
his home in this city.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-01


MasOnville,
In the Countyof Delaware. at the close of bust
to the Auditor Of State as required Ty law. 0'
ASSETS.
Amount of Bills, Bonds and
other evidences Of debt
discounted OF purchased
actually owned by the s,- -, -
silver coin and bullion rs 1875 90 ''-' .
! Legal tender and national
bank notes and subsidiary
Drafts rsa and checks on other 'O "
solvent hanks and other
cash items not dishonored,
on hand and belonging to
Amount NO subject to be drawn iisii' w. y
| at sight on deposit with SOL
vent banks or bankers
| (specifying names and loca-
| lions OF banks):
of Cedar Rapids. Ia:...-....-S 2O56 "a
] First Natl Bank Dubuque las 71O GS
\ Bankers Natl Bank Chicago
Delaware eh Co. State Bank. u
o-..,.,,,. $500 % ss, ;s5 e e
, Total Of real property own
by the bank. IS zoo 90
Value Of perse nal property
1 (owned by the banl) ......$ t.O00 90 800 90
Total Assets..... $4SO74 81
LIABILITIES.
] Amount of capital stock
actually paid UP In cash.. $4,000 90
| Amount sight depOsits..... 0,096 81
Amount time deposits. .....$ 23 800 s2 Ss2,SW "
Bills payable. ...........$
| Other profits on hand (after
deducting taxes and ex-
penseS ......@ - SIl o2 oT VI
Total Liabilities. .....,...... 643,0 4 SO
Amount of all liabilities to
the bank on part OF It's
directors.
As endorsers. ......-... eco % $3.50 90
State of Iowa. Delaware County-ss.
We, jaw. Turley, Cashier, of the Bank above
l named, dOsolemnly swear that the foregoing
statement Is full, true and-correct TO the best OF
/ our knowledge and belief. that the assets there
| In set forthare bona. hde the property Of said
bank in its corporate capacity: and that no part
l of the same has been loaned or advanced to said
bank for the purpose OF being exhibited as
portion gifts assets.
i ]. w. TURLEY,
Cashier.
| Sworn to before me and subscribed In my
presence by ]. w. Turleythls 10Th day Of Sept.
| 1902.
lsEALl CHAs. oHAGAM,
ey B:;:i % S$sS$;
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-01
Panama Safe from Rebels.

Colon, Sept. accompanies A, q.
and D of the United States marine,
corps are encamped at Panama and
Company Fl at Colon. The vigorous.
action taken by the United States
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-01

seems to have had deterrent effect
on the rebel forces, who are reported
to have retired in the direction of
Chorrere in face of their declared in
tention to attack Panama within ten
1OyS
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-01

London, Sept. 29.-Sir Marcus SAM
uel has been elected lord mayor of
London for the ensuing year, succeed
ing Sir Joseph G. Dimsdale.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-01
Manchester Markets.
Bank Statement.
Statement OF the condition of the
Delaware County State Bank,

= Organized under the Laws of Iowa, located ut
Manchester, Iowa, in the County OF Delaware, at
the close Of business on the 18th day of September
| A. D. 1902, made to the Auditor of State, ms re-
quired by law.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-01
STATEMENT

Of The Condition of Masonville Saw
ings Bank, Organized Under The
Laws Of Iowa, Located at
MasOnyille,