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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-09-24

The tariff plank in the platform to
which Mr.. Henderson took exception
is as follows:
1--WE stand by the historic policy of
the Republican party in giving pro-
lection to home industries and point
for Its ample vindication to the extra
ordinary rapidity with which our ma
tional resources have been developed
and our industrial and financial in
dependence secured. We favor such
changes In the tariff from time to
time as become advisable through the
progress of our industries and their
changing relations to the commerce Of
the world. We indorse the policy of
reciprocity as the natural complement
of protection and urge its development
as necessary to the realization of our
highest commercial possibilities"
Action Carefully Considered.
Speaker Henderson's action was not
the result of hasty decision. For
weeks he has been considering the
subject and cndeavoring to learn his
duty in the matter. He studied the
conditions in his district, learned the
sentiments of party leaders there, and,
he says, found considerable sentiment
conflicting with his political views.
Not until Monday, however, did Mr..
Henderson make known his deter
mination. Then he notified several of
his political friends that he had decided
to decline the nomination. Word was
sent to several of the party leaders
ana they cumc here hurricdly to con.
fer with the speaker.
For twenty-four hours the friends of
Mr.. Henderson argued with him and
Urged him to remain in the race. But
the speaker was adamant-he said his
mind was made up beyond recall.
General Regret Expressed.
The announcement was general
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-09-24
PRESIDENT IS SURPRISED.
Senators Comforting with Roosev
Amazed Mt Henderson,s Acttor.

Senators Comforting With Roosevelt
Amazed at Henderson's Action.
= New York, Sept. 1s.-When the first
news of Speaker Henderson's action
reached the president and the quintet
of senatorial advisers, who were in
conference at Oyster Bay, the story
was not believed. 1t was considered
too improbable to be true. The presi-
dent first got the news by wire from
Private Secretary Loeb, who called up
Sycamore Hill from an office in the
village.
President Roosevelt fairly shouted
the intelligence to his guests, gathered
on the piazza. All eyes at once turned
10 Senator Allison, of Iowa.
81 don't believe it," said Senator Al
lison. "Therc must be some mistake.
Henderson couldn't make such fool
of himself"
When it was made clear that it was
indeed true Senator Allison sighed and
said:
ut is incomprehensible, absolutely
comprehensive"
"This is the most extraordinary
thing that ever occurred in American
politics. said Henry G. Payne.
Then the party adjourned to dinner,
but Henderson had spoiled the meal.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-09-24
ODD FELLOWS ON PARADE
Governor Cummins and Others Review
$4,000 Men of the Order
Iowa Heads the Line,

Des Moines, Ia, Sept. 1S.-The feat
ure of the third day of the sovereign
grand lodge of Odd Fellows was the
parade yesterday afternoon, in which
$4,000 men participated. The parade
was reviewed by Governor Cummins.
Mayor Brenton, Grand Sire Goodwin
and Past Grand Sire Gable. Rain
married the day to some extent, but the
parade was had according to plans.
General q. Il. Lambert, of Newton, Ia,
was grand marshal.
The Patriarchs Militant to the num-
Der of 5000, commanded by General NJ.
A. Ramey, of Iowa, headed the parade.
Following We're over 10000 Odd Eel
lows. with John B. Cockrum, of In
diana, aschief marshal Of that division.
The sovereign grand lodge officers and
grand representatives rode in carriages
at the head Of the parade. A band
concert and banquet concluded the
0ay
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-09-24

A numberof brief stops will be made
on Sept 30 at points in Iowa, includ-
ing ClarinGa. NanWert, Osceola, Des
Moines, Oskal osa and Ottumwa. Leav-
ing Ottumwa during the night the train
will go by way of Neokuk, Ia, Quincy,
Ills, Hannibal. Louisiana and Clarks-
Willie, Mo. to st. Louis arriving. at the
last named place about p. M, and
leaving the following morning. The
train then passes through Illinois,
stopping at Springfield and arriving at
Chicago Mt $40 a. m.. Oct. 3. Leaving
Chicago that night the train will on
Oct. pass through Buchanan, Niles,
Dowagiac. Decatur. Lawton, Kalama-
ZOO, Grand Rapids and Jackson, Mich,
ana Toledo and Sandusky, o., thence
the train goes east.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-09-24
Why Did Col. Henderson Decline the
Nomination?

Nothing of like nature has occa-
stoned 80 much surprise and comment,
since the designations of Senators Conk-
lin and Plat more than twenty years
ago, as the refusal of Col. Henderson to
accept the nomination for congress in
this district. The reasons assigned by
him for his action are given in full In
another column. There are many,
however, who do not consider his pub.
lished reasons sufficient warrant for bis
action, and are asking for the additional
feaffQps which they think must exist.
We can think 6f a reason which may
have occasioned the Colonel's wholly
unexpected action. For the first time
in his political career he found the
republicans Of his district divided on q
question pertaining to national policies,
and in addition to that he was opposed
by far the ablest man who had ever
been nominated against him.
The President was about to make
some speeches in Iowa, in which Mr..
Henderson would probably be more in
terested than any other man in the
state. The President recognized the
fsr-reaching consequences of what he
might say, and invited q number Of
party leaders to confer with him on the
subject at Oyster Bay. Col. Henderson
the Speaker of the House of Represent
atives, the man whose position placed
him second only to the President II
power and influence, the man whose
district was In q critical condition ant
likely to be greatly influenced by tn
Presidents utterances while in Iowa
aoas not i1auited. Under all the circum
stances, the action of the President ma,
we'll have been construed by Mr.. Hen
derson as an intentional slight, ant
while suffering from the indtgnity TIL
Colonel Jared the Presidents quiet con
ference by the announcement of his re-
tirement from politics.
No one will ever be apt to know to
certainty whether the failure of MI
Roosevelt to invite Mr.. Henderson tt
the Oyster Bay conference was or wa
not one of the reasons for the Speaker
declfnation. While positive proof ma.
always be lacking, the fact may at som,
time be fairly apparent.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-09-24

The Washington Post makes an en-
phatic denial of the Republican asser-
ton that, that party has exhausted its
resources in efforts to diminish the ex-
tent and force Of trust evils, but asserts
that "On the contrary, that party, in
the Fifty-sixth and thus far in the Fiji
ty.seventh congress, has been extreme
ly careful to avoid anything inimical to
trust interests.
The Post is anything but democratic
IN It's policy and this statement cannot
but carry conviction.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-09-24
Alden Benedict's New Attraction
0Thelma y

Marie Corelli's we'll known novel
"Thelma" has been dramatized by Chss
w. Chase and will be presented for the
first time In this city by Alden Bene-
diets excellent company at the Central
opera house on Tuesday October z. The
play was successfully produced lsst
season throughout the east by two of
Mr.. Benedict's companies It was both
financial and artistic success and pro
nounced q most wonderful piece of
work. The cast has been carefully
selected. The scenery and electrical
effects are all new and indications point
to very large audience In this city.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-09-24

surprise 10 the Republicans of the
state, although it was known there
was considerable opposition to the
speaker, even before the convention
that nominated him.
From all sides came expressions of
regret over the withdrawal, and the
hope is general that Mr.. Henderson
may yet be persuaded to reconsider
his action. 1t is felt by many that
the move is i'll advised and may harm
the party by furnishing ammunition
to the Democrats.
From friends in Washington have
come protests against the refusal OF
the nomination by Mr.. Henderson, but
to all the speaker has turned deaf
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-09-24

QUEEN OF THE BELGIANS.
family, nor her majestys doctors were
present at the time of her death. DR..
Guillaume during the day had re-
marked upon certain disquieting
symptoms in the queens condition. he
was summoned Immediately, but her
majesty was dead before he arrived.
Queen Marie Henriette was daugh-
ter of the late Archduke Joseph of Aus
tria. She was born Aug. %, 1886, and
was married Aug. %, 1858, to Prince
Leopold of Belgium. who succeeded to
the throne Dec. 10, 1865. The queen
was noted for her piety and charity,
and in recognition of her devotion to
the church the pope sent her about
nine years ago the Golden Rose of
Virtue. She had been i'll three years.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-09-24
Sewer Notice.

To Whom 1t May Concern:
as sen Ssn G the SSp 81
City Council of Manchester. Iowa, to wit:
Be 1t resolved by the City Council OF the city
Necessary that a SC Ter be Constructed in said
Of the center lires Of Franklin and Fayetse
srueted in Franklin street. term TERMINATES and ea
| fencing northward along the center line Of said
Franklin street e and eliminating Of the Inter.
aud Howard street, with branch thereof COM
menctng at the intersec Ion Of the center line of
raid Franklin street and the center line Of the
alley, running east and west betyeen Howard
along the center line Of said alley to and termin-
| sting A. the Intersection Of the center line Of
said alley with the center line Of Brewer street.
That said sewer be constructed OF first quality
y.trifled sewer tile, with suitable man-holes and
cOrdance with the plans and specifications now
on file in the ONCE of the City Clerk. which
by reference thereto.
That 80 much Of said sewer as lies north and
south along the center line Of said Franklin
street shall be fifteen inches In diameter, and
along the center line of said alley between
Howard and Butler streets shall be eight
inches in diameter.
That special assessment, not exceeding 81 90
per linear foot. be levied against the admitting
property on said proposed sewer to aid In the
cost Of the construction thereof; one half o;
such assessment 10 be levied against the pro-
, perty en- either side OF said sewer
You are further notified that said Resolution
Will be considered for its passage and adoption
on the 22nd day Of October, 1902. at special
meeting Of the city council of Manchester, Iowa,
to be held In the Council chambers Of said city
on the 2!nd day of October. 1902, commencing at
8 o'clock p. M, at which time and place the
owners of property AUDITING on said proposed
Interested, may appear and make objection to
said contemplated sewer and to the passage of
said proposed Resolution.
pt In,u ito Ho,y ~
J September 1902
Attest: 8. "A. STEADMAN
h. r. ROBINSON Mayor.
CITY Cle.k. sSw4
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-09-24
Appointed to Talk irrigation.

Lincoln, Neb., Sept. Ex-Governor
Savage has appointed delegation of
twenty, headed by Edgar S. Bradley,
to represent Nebraska ut the National
Irrigation Congress at Colorado
Springs Colo.- Oct. 6.
De Moines. la, Sept. 2O.-After sew
eral years discussion and one failure
a national organization OF Patriarchs
Militant was effected In connection
with the session Of the sovereign grand
lodge of Odd Fellows. 1t will be
known as the National Council
Patriarchs Militant. General NJ. A.
aRney, of Marengo. Ia, present com.
mander of the Iowa department, will
be chosen national commander.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-09-24
SURPRISE IN POLITICS
Speaker Henderson Declines His
Eleventh Unanimous Nom.
ination to Congress.
D1sAeREEs WITH THE IOWA IDEA
His Letter of Defamation Given in Its
Full Text.
Says He is Not in Harmony with His
Constituents on Tariff
Revision.
DIsAGREEs WITH THE IOWA IDEA

Dubuque, Ia, Sept. 1s.-speaker
David B. Henderson, Of the national
house of representatives,, is out with
his party in Iowa and has refused re-
nomination for congress to oppose eX-
Governor Horace Boies. The chief
reason he gives is that he is not in
harmony with his constituents on the
question of tariff revision and that he
is opposed to the tariff revision plank
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-09-24
The crx of Alarm,

From the west comes the cry of alarm
from Speaker Henderson. From the
east it comes from Candidate Foss.
What are the republican leaders going
to do about it? Ignore it or try to
silence itP 1t is the cry in both cases
of public sentiment, and it can be no
more sllenced or ignored than can the
flow of Niagara be stopped or stayed
with handful of sand.-Philadelphia
Record.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-09-24

Cape Haytien, Hayti, Sept. 19.-The
forces of the provisional government
of Hayti, commanded by the war min
lister, General Nord have sustained
severe defeat at Limbo. General Nord
at the head of 5000 men attacked
Limbo at 8 o'clock in the morning and
after desperate fighting lasting three
hours, the general abandoned his po-
sitions, guns and war munitions and
left u great number of dead and
wounded, including several generals,
on the field,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-09-24
George Thornton Beck, whom the
Wyoming democrats have nominated
for governor, is son of the lamented
Senator Beck of Kentucky anda great
grandnephew Of George W ashington.

The work of the trusts and combines
Is beginning to tell in commercial circles.
Dun & Co.report the business failures in
the United States for the past week as
numbering 1893, against 157 for the
same period last year.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-09-24
Castro in Retreat.

Willemstad, Island of Curacao, Sept
18..-President Castro, of Venezuela,
has retreated from Ocumare before
the advance Of the revolutionists. The
Venezuelan governments situation is
critical. From all points are reported
assertions of government soldiers to
the ranks of the revolutionists and the
general impression in Venezuela is
that the last important incident of the
revolution is approaching.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-09-24

of the Iowa Republican platform. He
believes the plank adopted by the state
convention July 80 demanding tariff
revision is a step in the direction of
free trade. The action Of the speak
er came as complete surprise to the
Republican leaders Of Iowa and 1t is
likely to have great effect on the COM
ing elections not only . in Iowa but
throughout the country.
Mr.. Henderson's Letter.
Mr.. Henderson's letter of withdraw
al, which is addressed to Chairman @.
e. Albrook Of the notification COM
mittee, is as follows:
"AIy Dear Sir: have never an
swered the kind notice communicated
by you and your associates. advising
me of my nomination for the eleventh
time by reclamation us the Republic
an candidate for congress for the
Third congressional district of Iowa.
Reported conditions in the public mind
in my district upon public policies in
duced me to take this delay. Since
my return to the district have made
q careful study rs to the sentiment
In the district and state, and believe
that there is no little sentiment-and
growing sentiment-among Republic
ans that do not truly represent their
views on the tariff question.
Declines the Nomination.
believing this condition to exist,
and knowing that l do not agree with
many of my people that the trusts, to
which l am and have been opposed,
cannot be cured or the people benefit
ed by free trade In whole or in part,
must decline to accept the nominal
ton SO generously and enthusiastical-
ly made. l have devoted twenty of
the best years of my life to the serv-
Ice of my people and my country, and
have fought for what l believed to be
the best for the farmer, the laborer,
and the business interests of this dis
trict and state.
Will Give His Views Later.
81 am grateful for the devotion that
has ever been accorded me, and to
the hour Of my death Whine 81 in n
grateful heart the memH -lat de-
votion. l will later .re in some
detail my views and cdoIfctions OIL our
conditions and on public questions,
| and state my reasons why the Repub-
lican party and Its policies should con-
tinue in the confidence Of the voters
of the United States, and why the
doctrines Of the Democracy should find
no Judgement III the faith and teach
tngs of the Republican party.
Every truly yours,
sd r HENDERSON
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-09-24
Climatic Change in Consumption.

Sioux City. Ia, Sept. 2O.-At the
meeting of the Missouri Valley Medi-
cial association DIR. Il. G.. Moore, of
Omaha. made an attack on the theory
that climatic changes are of benefit to
consumptives. Not only did he MAIN
tain that the superior climatic advan-
tages of the southwestern states was n
fiction, but supported his contention
with statistics.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-09-24

The New York World is curious to
know what the President will do when
he gets to Iowa. 1t asks this question:
evil the peripatetic President stand
with Gov. Cummins, avoid with ALI
son or scuttle with Henderson ?"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-09-24

Clinton. Ia, Sept. 22-Geo. Jones,
cashier for linstine & Morris, cloth
ing dealers in this city, committed sui
eide Saturday at the home of his par
ents in Andover. A warrant for Jones'
arrest was sworn out Friday by his
employers. charging the embezzlement
Of $4,000. They say he had confessed
to taliing between s90e0 and $4,000.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-09-24

B. W. Jewell arrived here Monday,
and with the other delegates from this
county, is at Hampton today, assisting
to select a candidate to take the place
of Col. Henderson, in the race with
Governor Boies to represent this district
in Congress.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-09-24
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The sale of lots in the new town of
Lanesboro, Iowa, on the Omaha extern
sion of the Chicago Great Western Line
will take place Tuesday, October 7th,
1902, at p. m. For particulars write
to Edwin b. Magill, Manager Town
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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-09-24
sd. A. HENDERSON,"
SHAW ON nENDERsoN's ACTION.
Important That the Position of the Speak
er Should Not BE Misunderstood.


Washington, Sept. 1S. = Secretary
Shaw said in commenting further upon
Speaker Henderson's declination of
denomination, that while he refrained
either from criticising or justifying
the speakers course, he considered it
of very great Importance and due to
General Henderson that his position
be not misunderstood. Secretary Shaw
said:
EITHER many newspapers mfsun-
derstood General Henderson's position
or do. l understand him to stand
pat on the tariff plank of the Iowa
platform, which favors such revisions
as changed conditions make advisa-
Bile. In his address to the Republican
voters of the Third Iowa district he
says: While have been against q
general revision have
never been opposed to making need
ed changes, and l am not now
"Nor do l understand him to object
to the antitrust plank, which is in a
different section of the state platform
and which only declares against al
lowing the tariff to become shelter
for trusts. 1t goes no further than in
timating that such a thing may occur
1t does not say such thing does exist
Commenting on this plank in his ad.
dress, the general says: 1T is bold
declaration that if notifications of
the tariff are required to prevent mon.
opoly from sheltering itself under the
wings of protection then tariff shall
be modified to prevent that condition.
GAS understand him he finds him.
self unable to agree with the interpre.
tation placed upon this plank by many
of his constituents and firm party
friends. To what if any extent tn,
Republicans of Iowa are advocating
removal of the tariff on trust mad
or controlled goods as remedia
measure am unable to speak. thinl
General Henderson's friends ought t,
see to 1t that his position be correctl,
interpreted to the people and that h.
be not placed in the false light of hav
ing declined to be candidate for con
gress because opposed to use the Ian
guage of the Iowa platform, to sucl
changes in the tariff from time to tim,
as becomes advisable through tn
progress of our industries and thei
changing relations to the commerce
of the world"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-09-24
REFUSES no RECONSIDER.
Speaker Henderson Says His Decision Is

Speaker Henderson Says His Decision Is
Final,
Des Moines, Ia, Sept. 1S.-Speaker
Henderson refuses to reconsider his
withdrawal from the congressional
race in the Third district. The follow
ing telesraphic reply was received in
response to Il request to reconsider
his action:
Dubuque, Ia, Sept. 17.-Messrs.
Lafe Young and S. w. Rathbun, Des
Moincs, Ia: Your joint telegram sim
cerely appreciated. but cannot recon-
slider, for after an age spent in fight
ing for my country, state and district
1 cannot acluiesce in administering
free trade poison to cure the trust
evil. which l abhor.
sd. A. HENDERSON,"
Speaker Henderson is positive in
his declination of the congressional
nomination. President Roosevelt sent
lengthy telegram, deploring his ac-
ton and urging him to withdraw his
declination, but the speaker replied
that his decision was final. Other
kilograms of the same tenor were re-
ceived from all the members of the
national committee and national con.
gressional committee, Senators ALI
son, Hanna, Spooner, Lodge, Fair
banks and others.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-09-24
Tammsny Picks a Chief.

New York, Sept. 22.-Charles f.
Murphy, Tammany leader of the
Eighteenth assembly district and presi-
dent of the dock board during the adj
ministration Of Mayor Van Wyck, was
elected leader of the Tammany organi-
zotiou
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-09-24
Prairie Township Caucus.

The democrats Of Prairie township will hold
CAUCUS at the Stewart school house, Friday
evening, September %, at half past seven to
Place IN nomination q township ticket.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-09-24
QUEEN OF THE BELG1ANs DEAD
Suddenly Stricken While None of Her
Family Was Observation-Disclosures
of Archduke Joseph,

Spa, Belgium, Sept. 2O.-Marie Hen
rlette, queen of the Belgians, died here
suddenly last night at 7:15 o'clock.
Neither her husband. members of her
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-09-24
Delaware County Fair.
Continued from page 2.)


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