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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-03-12

men were killed. Five British officers
and seventy-two men We're wounded.
One British officer and 200 men are
missing.
The fight in which General Methuen
was captured occurred before dawn
March Z, between Winburg and Lich-
tenburg, Orange River Colony. The
British force numbered 1000 men. The
Beers captured all the British bag
gage. General Methuen is retained as
u nriSnnpr
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-03-12

Liverpool March S.-Th, steamer
Waeslald of the Red Star Line was
sunk in collision With the Houston
liner Harmonides off IIolyhead ut
II 80 O'Clock ut night. Elsie Emmett,
daughter of Il cabin passenger, and n
steerage passenger named Danger
field, were killed, but all the others
were taken off the sinking boat by
the HarmonidcS. The lIarmonidcs,
which WAS towed into this port, has
n great hole in her bow.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-03-12
More Condemnation of John Bull.

Davenport, Ia., March 1O.-Hannah
Caldwell chapter, Daughters of the
American Revolution, has adopted res
olutions condemning the British con-
centra, on camps in South Africa, in
which it says it understands that
thousands of Boer women and children
are confined, and pledges its support
to any organized movement looking to
the relief of the present sufferers.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-03-12
Has Invented New Paddle Wheel

Sioux City, Ia. March frank
ENline, of Geddes, S. d.. has been given
Il patent on Il vertical steamboat pro-
peller. Instead of the old wheel pad
die, which pressed downward and
then upward in the water, thus vast
ing 20 per cent of the transmitted
power, the paddles of this propeller,
fastened vertically OH horizontal
t'usses between. two wheels, one be.
hind the other, enter and leave the
water in vertical position, thus press
ing altogether backward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-03-12

Pittsburg. March 6.-Fourteen frame
houses ut Schoenville, Il suburb of this
city, were destroyed by fire at 4 o'clock
in the morning, rendering $50 people
homeless. The occupants got out safe
ly and generally saved their house
hold goods. The loss was $4,000. The
fire was caused by an exploding lamp.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-03-12

Cincinnati, March 6.-The Ohio riv-
er appears to have reached the limit of
the present rise-509. Captain Bass
Ter, local forecaster, says it will be
practically stationary for the next
twenty-four hours and will fall slow
ly on account of the heavy snowfall
in west Virginia, Kentucky and south
ern Ohio. Reports from Kentucky
show from ten to fifteen inches of
snow. At NIaysville even omnibuses
have been compelled to abandon their
t,.rn
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-03-12
Scale Is Under Discussion.

Des Moines Ia. March 1.-THE Iowa
miners have taken up the scale ques-
ton. The discussion will probably
continue until the joint conference
with the operators March II. The min.
ers insist on the employment of shot
firers and mime run" scale. They
voted unanimously to establish perma-
nent head offices at central location,
probably at Abba or Oskaloosa, and
to nlace officers on salary
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-03-12
WILL SPEND EIGHT MILLIONS
Steel Corporations Plans for Improve
ments at pittsburp.

bteel Corporations fldns LOr improve.
ments at Pittsburg.
Pittsburg, March 10.-The following
are the estimates of the cost of i'm
provements to be made by the United
States Steel Corporation in Pittsburg-
work on which has either started or
will be during the present year: Armor
plate mills. S3,000000; Bessemer rail
road, $1,00O,000; Central mills, Home
stead, $750.00O; American Bridge plant
(new), $1,500.000: Neville Island Fur
mace plant, S1,500,00O; other improve
ments, $25O.O00: total, $S.000,000.
While nothing regarding the plans of
the corporation have been announced
President Schwab has made the state
ment to Pittsburg men who are iden
titled with the corporation that large
portion of the improvements for the
year will be made in the Pittsburg dis
f,tc
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-03-12

Dcs Moines. Ia, March 1O.-The SEN
ate committee OH appropriations has
passed resolution to the effect that
1t is the sense of the committee that
not more than $4,000 should be ap-
propriated for an exhibit at the st.
Louis exposition in 1908. The senate
passed the Trewin resolution request
ing the Iowa delegation in congress to
SunnOrt the Nelson COrliSS bill
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-03-12
Emin.ut sur.cnn Is Dcnd.

Chicago March S.-Dr Christian
Fcnger. one of the most noted sur
geons in Chicago. died last night. He
lad been i'll for ten days with COM
plication of diseases. DIR. Fenger was
known throughout the world as an
eminent surgeon. He was born in Co
nenhngen. Eenmark. G2 Nenrs ago.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-03-12

E. L. Boies, of Waterloo, and Miss
Florence w. Raymond, of Grundy Cen
ter, were married in Chicago on Thurs
day of last week. Mr.. Boies is one OF
the ablest and best known lawyers in
eastern Iowa and is son of Ex-Gov.
Horace Boies. The bride is daughter
of prominent banker at Grundy Cen
FRO
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-03-12
Burns HIS Been le-1slected.

Pittsburg, March l0.-The vote for
officers of the Window Glass Workers
association. l.. A. 300. knights of La
bor, has been counted. The result was:
President, Simon Burns; secretary,
Paul st. Peter, of Pittsburg; assistant
secretary, Frank B, Yourison, of
Wilkesbarre, Pa, treasurer, S. s.
Hunter, Newcastle, Pa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-03-12

Chicago, March 10.-With the ice in
the Straits of Mackinac and the upper
lakes rapidly disappearing it is prob
able that all records of early navisa-
ton on the lakes will be broken this
year. Reports from Sault Ste. Marie,
Bay City, CharlevoiN and other upper
lake ports all point to a clearing of the
ice and the resumption of business be-
fore the end of the month.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-03-12

If fair trade treaties are entered into
between this country and Cuba, the
farmers of the Mississippi valley will
gain splendid market for their prod
ucts. If the tariff wall builders have
their way the trade of the island repub-
lie will be driven off to other countries.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-03-12
ETRuRIA.

Il comparatively uneventful passage,
except for the loss of her screw which
occurred during the dinner hour of
Feb. 2G. When this occurred the Etru-
ria had only just finished speaking by
wireless telearaphy with the Cunarl
line steamship Umlria. After the ac-
cldent was discovered the Etrulia
called the umbria wirelessly for on3
h1ulr hut without SuccnSS.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-03-12

Clinton, Ia, March 6.-United States
Deputy Marshal Nealy arrested and
brought here from Maquoketa DR.. G.
A. Larkey, charged with opening mail
belonging to DR.. Bernadon. He was
taken before United States Commits
sioner Keefe and bound over to the
federal grand jury.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-03-12

London, March 1O.-General Lord
Nlethuen and four guns have been
captured by General Delarey. Gener-
al Mcthuen was wounded in the thigh.
Three British officers and thirty-eight
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-03-12

st. Paul, March TO- The summer
residence of Michael neran, the we'll
known Democratic politician. at Cot
tage Park. White Bear lake. has been
totally destroyed by fire. The resi-
dence cost 100000, and was insured
fol. COZ cen
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-03-12

philadelphia, March 10.-Prince
Henry of Prussia finished his Ameri-
can tour in this city and for the brief
space of five hours was the guest of
this municipality. His reception was
most cordial and his welcome heart
felt. From the moment when the spc-
cial train bearing the imperial visitor
steaed into the Pennsylvania railroad
station the popular demonstration was
hearty and spontaneous. The pro-
gramme covering the flying visit of
Prince Henry was carried out as
planned in manner BETTING the dig
nifty of the royal visitor.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-03-12

Macon. Ga, March l0.-Harvie Jor-
dan. vice president OF the Farmers
National congress. announces that the
executive committee of the congress
has voted in favor of Macon as the
next place of meeting, Oct. Z. s, 8 and
10. A one-fare rate by rail has been
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-03-12

st. Louis, March l0.-.lohn Lindsay,
former chief of the st. Louis fire de-
partment, is dead after n long illness,
Previous to 1890 Mr.. Lindsay held tho
position of chief and for more than
twenty years was member of the
fire department.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-03-12

Washington. March 1.-THE Spanish
treaty claims commission has handed
down a decision against the claimants
for Deaths and injuries received by
officers and scamen in the wreck Of
the battleship Maine in Havana har-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-03-12
SECRETARY LONG RESIGNS
Congressman w. II. Moody of Massacllu
sets Has Been Chosen as His

Washington, March 1O.-secretars
Long has handed his resignation as
secretary of the navy to the president.
1t is to take effect May /.
Congressman w. II. Moody of Mas.
sachuetts will be Secretary Longs
successor. He was offered the port
folio by President Roosevelt and ac-
oepted it at once.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-03-12
minnesota Not To BE There.

st. Paul. Mimi. March 6.-The
louise yesterday adopted Il committee
report Tor the indefinite postponement
Of thc hill making an appropriation
for u MINI, sofa exhibit ut the st.
Louis exposition.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-03-12


PETER, of Kan
sas, died here ut
the residence of
her daughter,
Mrs. N. j. Nell
benny. NJ rs.
PETER, WHO was
20 years old, suf-
fered an attack
of paralysis in
January, from
which she was
unable to recov-
er. Ex-senator
PETER. w. A.
Senator w. A.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-03-12

Telluride, Colo, March s.-News
from the Ingram basin was received
yesterday. The seven miners for
whose safety much alarm has been
felt are alive and well.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-03-12

Mrs. McIlhenny We're Mt the bedside
when death occurred. She leaves a
husband and five children. The body
will be taken to Kansas for interment.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-03-12

Joliet, Ills. March l0.-Among the
indictments returned by the Will coun-
ty grand jury was one against Harry
Donavan ard Harry Hoffman. alleged
keepers of the poolroom at Richton,
on the Illinois Central in the astern
part of VIII county. The evidence
back of this Indictment is said to
have been furnished by Il man of the
name of Whalen. said to he IL member
of the fire department at Pullman.
Whalcn claims to have lost several
hundred dollars in the Rchton resort.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-03-12

Chicago, March 10.-Word I...Il
Sault Ste. Marie comes that the tug
River Queen of Detour opened nayiga-i
ton at st. Mary's river by making tlr
first run Of the season into Lake HUI
ron. 1t reported no ice in sight The
river is clear at Detour to the Pick
ands-NIather dock and the ice above is
"a ing out rapidly.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-03-12

Des NIoines, Ia, March 10.-J. II. r.
Hull carried the Republican primaries
in Polk county, having n majority of
about twenty delegates in total of
241 The fight was very bitter and
had continued for four weeks.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-03-12
SENATOR PEFFERs WIFE DEAD
of a Parnlytic Stroke-Will he
Buried in Kansas,

an illness of several weeks duration
Washington. March 10.-Followng
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-03-12
METHuEN IS A PRISONER

Beers Win Great Victory Over the Brit
isl, in the Orange River Colony
Losses Arc Heavy.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-03-12
DYERSVILLE.

Arnold Boeckenstedt of Petersburg
was in this city last Wednesday on bust
ness.
George Link of Manchester was
among his relatives here oven Sunday.
johns Conrad was passengeSk e Man
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-03-12

Michigan beet sugar is the worst
bawling brat President Roosevelt has
ever met
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-03-12
ETRUR1A ARRIVES IN PORT
Vessel Which Lost Her Screw Has Tradi-
tional Cunard Luck-All
on Board Well.

Horta, Azores, March 10.-The Etru-
ria anchored here at 6 p. III. yester-
day. All on board are well. She had
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-12
FO07Fg-g FIT
81. a 3rs Eg3

Weldon Grossmith, the English come
dian opened the new, beautiful Princess
Theatre, on Broadway near Twenty
eighth street. on October 9Th in his own
play, The Night Of the Party. he
played Crosbie. a typical London man
servant, who gives a party for his fellow
funkieS, when his master is presumably
out OF town. Unexpectedly the latter
returns, and the servants hastily conceal
themselves, and so become eaVesdrop-
pers to a supposedly clandestine meeting
between the master and married Wo-
man. Various attempts at blackmall
on the part Of the slavtes and the sue
eessful defence of his employer by Gro
bic provide the business Of the piece later
on, and the first night audience laughed
-uproariously and voted the productlon
the funniest they had noted since the
work Of another English comedian, Bran,
don Thornas's "Charley's Aunt. MAD
been called TO their attention. Herbert
Stealth Maud Eobson, May PalfreY, and
Wilfred Draycott render excellent sup
port, and the shuhert hrothers and Dam
prise, have positipe winner.
The Detroit Opera House was the scene
on October 9th OF a brilliant first .. nA;Eht,
Mr. Fred G. Whitney presented .WneH
Johnny Comes Narching Home: g light
opera, by Stantslaus STANCE and Julian
Edwards. who have written together Pc
fore with gratifying restlts-as...for N
stance. In the case of Il Dolly rd en-
The music, itsis sa is quite as dslight-55
full as anything that Mr.. EDWARDS has
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-12

character sketch, with a plaintive little
scene between Carrots and Bruce Nc
Rae, as the father, in which they be-
moan the harsh trea tnlent they. both
receive from Carrotss mother. Miss
Barrymore on the stage in breaches was
distinct novelty. and it may be said she
filled them gracefully,
Hearts Atiame, Mrs. HaineS,s society
drama. rounding out it's run at the Bijou,
New York, started in by introducing
ping-pong to the American stage. Now
the members OF its company are further
ing the scheme of hospitality in the side
scenes. Aubrey Boucicault. who has Just
retired as leading man, gave a pink tea
to Biiou Fernandez and her friends in
his dressing-room, and Miss Fernandez
retaliated by giving even a pinker tea
to Mr.. Boucicau1t and his pals.
STAGE GOSSIP.
At the New York Garrick Charles
Frohman has presented at the Tele-
phone the Antoine Theatre, Paris. sem
sation, which made a success that aston
ished even the French capital: It is
given in connection with There's Many
a Slip. The principal figure. in the
story is a man who has left his wife
and child alone in their country home,
while he goes on a visit to a friend some
distance away. He is called up on the
telephone by his wife. and from her
frightened lips hears the details of an
awful tragedy that is being enacted in
his home Her last word is her death
cry. The husband is played by Edwin
Stevens with very unusual nervous en-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-12
The south,s Advantage.
Nashville Banner.)

The scarcity of coal caused by the
strike in the anthracite region has elicit,
ed a great deal OF speculation IN regard
to the ultimate coal supply. Inc slex in,
prices for fuel in districts dependent upon
the anthracite miners are temporary, ana
local conditions, but one or the gradudi
changes in the conditions of lite and IN,
dustry in such a country as the unlted
States will probably be increasing eN.
penses and difficulty in working coal
mines, and the consequent upward ten
dencv in prices for 1uel; Inc ne Leaui Il
increasing at q much greater ratio IMAM
the population 1T is quite possiole: me
Leader continues. that before 1875 the
United States will burn more than half
billion tons every year. No limit can
be placed on the coal traffic OF the next
fifty years. But such increase VIII mean
deeper mines. more trouble from water
greater expense. in machinery, and high
er wages in proportion to what is &C.
complished by the mine-workers All OF
this will mean a higher price Tor coal
where it is still accessible. The Leader,
reasoning on these premises further
says:
Such conditions will give the South an
advantage, in competition with the North,
which has not been taken much account
Of by those who have tried to promote
the development of the former section. 1t
will be cheaper to live with given de-
quires little heating of houses. than 1T
can be in the Northern States. where
winters are long and severe. The warm
ing of business places Will cost less, IN
the colder months of the year. and the
use of coal will be more a matter of
steam and electric power than of heat
ing. But as long as coal must be de-
pended upon as the chief source Of energy
for all industrial purposes. the question OF
fuel will be mainly a matter of cheaper
or dearer power. In that respect the
South is likely to gain -ar more before
many years. than it can through the
cheaper living which should result from,
less need of heating dwellings and other
buildings There arc great coal deposits
in Southern States, which have been sub
jected to comparatively little drain, as
yet, and the search for cheap power and
cheap heat will surely direct attention,
more and more. to the coal-felds of the
South.
This is only one of the conditions that
points to the South as region of pros
pectiye wealth and great industrial and
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-12

commencing Thursday, by the George
Fawcett Stock Company, with Miss Mary
Shaw, from Baltimore. This Fawcett
stock company is entirely distinct from
the company headed by Mr.. Frank Gill
more, but it is said to be equally as
strong.
The Gilmore company is Mr.. Fawcett's
comedy organization the Mary Shaw
company is his strong dramatic COM
pary.
Each Is under his personal mana cement
and the two companies alternately appear
in Baltimore, Norfolk, and Richmond.
The first appearance Of the Mary Shaw
company next week will be an interesting
event. especially because of the vehicle.
''Theodora" is a remarkable drama. vivid
and spccta cular. and it is Eaid that MIR.
Foster has made an laborate production
of it.
The play was given in Baltimore week
ago by this company. and made strong
dramatic sensaJ ton. the newspapers unan-
imousIy voting it one. of the best things
ever given in Baltimore oy a stock COM
pany.
JOHN w. AVERY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-12
The Gratitude of the Helped.
fChicage Record Herald.l

Her husbands brother had. through his
own efforts, become very rich.
Now" he said, II will do something
for her and the children | am under
no obligation to them, but they are poor
and I feel it will be no more than right
for me to help them.
Therefore he bought comfortable homo
for them and gave her the deed Then
he took her to the furniture stores and
they secured carpets. beds, chairs, ant
other things that were necessary 70 maxi
them comfortable. and he paid for then,
after which he went about his own AFFAIR."
rejoicing.
What is the trouble?" her neighboi
asked.
II was thinking of the selfshness ana
meanness of some people, she sorrow.
fully replied, Think of all the money
he has. Yet he is too stingy. too mar
row-minded to even give us a piano"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-12

VET composed; the action Is fleet, and tn q,
backgrounds are pictu1rxeg1q7,ne: i Homsl
: .mrii,e Sanders. and Maud Lambert
Ethel Bsrryman made her first a,o MsW
= modest but alert country girl, whose
Venture y into London society furnishes
the theme for the play Ia Dolly yyon NdF-
tina+ed and Their callous society folk
N the cast cast and the contrast between
these and the wholesome and intellige e
Country Mouse is used for the nam nam
nIayed the title role charmingly. and It
looks as though she would, duplicate e
her success in Captain Jinks Of the
Horse Marines. In the same bill Sn g
Of that name from the French 1t IS a
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-12
MR.. ALEXANDER FRANK IN "L0RD sTRATHMoRE."

ergy and subtle suggestions of horror,
despair grief. and the other emotions
pertinent to the occasion,
The company that is to support Lewis
Morrison in Faust has left New York
for ST. Paul and Minneapolis. where Mr
Morrison's tour under jules shurry 5
management will begin on October 18TH
A handsome Pullman car has been char
tered for the tour.
Amelia Bingham. in "a Modern Mag
da lene,'' broke all the records for drama
a the Olympic Theatre. ST. Louis. the
week ending September Goth She open
ed at the Tulane. in New Orleans. on Oc-
tober 9Th, and Percy Weldon. her bust
ness manager. writes that it is sell
out for the entire enSa cement.
The phenomenal growth of the Stan
hope-Wheatcroft Dramatic School, New
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-12
SIMPLICITY

The Qunlan and Wall Imperial Min
strels occupied the boards at the Union
Opera House last, Friday night, and were
greeted with q, large, enthusiastic, and
appreciative audience. The first part
"a Reception at the Diplomatic Lesa-
tion" was certainly magnificent, and the
enthusiasm that was manifested by the
audience was spontaneous and generous
when the curtain was rung up showing
a reproduction of the Capitol building IN
Washington, made brilliant with many
incandescent lights. and the company. In
their elaborate costumes marched down
the steps to inspiring nusic-every MEM
Der of the company is an artist-and the
verdict OF many New Philadelphians is,
that it is the best, brightest, and most en-
joyable minstrel show that has ever ex-
Inhibited in this city. We congratulate
Messrs Quinlan and Wall upon the
organization of so excellent a. company
and predict and wish for them fame and
fortune.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-12
Society Note.
Chicago Record Herald

Chicago Record Herald)
The many friends of Mr.. and Mrs. WIZ
lie Darlington. who have just returned
from an extended wedding tour III the
east to their cozy new home III Fond
heart. are planning to give them a hard
coal shower next Wednesday evening. Re
sure to go, and don't forget to take your
lump,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-12
e. Other natural re

commercial Importance. Other natural re
sources besides coal are better preserved
in the South than elsewhere. The greai
advantage OF our cotton crop will ablds
and be augmented by the cotton mills
and the Isthmlan canal will put southern
ports in close contact with the world'(
commerce The future holds great thingi
in store for the South.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-12
1t Depends.

New Haven Saturday Chronieie)
The boy who asks for some OF hh
neighbor's pears instead OF stealing them,
has hit the right trail says the Hart
ford Post, That depends on the height OF
the fence.